Alan Medic

Alan Medic Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I wanted to send someone, who can't go out for > fear of getting the virus, some shopping. I tried > Waitrose, Ocado, Sainsburys, Morrisons and > Iceland. No delivery slots available. Any others I > could try? The person lives in SE25. I eventually got a booking with the Co-op near the address in SE25. It was limited to 20 items and due to be delivered yesterday. When it was several hours late I contacted them, only to be told the order had been cancelled. No communication whatsoever. They didn't have the stock in store to fulfil the order.

Not saying he's right but son in China says masks only really useful to help wearer not touch their own face.

As the death rate increases so will peoples awareness of what not to do will also.

Any recommendations where some basic shopping supplies can be bought locally? Have any shops applied procedures to allow us to keep away from each other? A list of these and what the procedures are, advertised on here, may lead others to follow suit. Perhaps if you do suggest somewhere, you could add what they usually stock.

It is good news. I still think we should be in lockdown, as much of the damage has already been done, which will become apparent in the next two weeks. The supermarkets are now probably the worst place you can go.

What is it you doubt about your role? You're keeping your distance. Anyone visiting them would not be doing them a favour.

Very powerful. Thanks for posting it.

Finally indeed. Now they need to sort out the supermarkets. Only a lockdown will do that.

Clutterqueen Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Alan Medic Wrote: > -------------------------------------------------- > ----- > > Who are these kids worried about not having > exams? > > Not a helpful comment in light of the many > youngsters who have worked so hard. Well that was my spare thought. I didn't realise it had to be helpful.

My son in China reckoned panic buying stopped there after a couple of weeks, when the penny dropped that there was no need to do it.

malumbu Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > This is a site for advice and help. Go to the > lounge if you want to have wider discussions. The post you are referring to is on topic with the name of this thread. Perhaps you should ask admin to move the thread to the lounge if you think it's inappropriate?

Jennys Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Sainsbury?s cancelled my online order for today > and one I made for a few weeks? time. These were > booked some time ago. That's very short notice. Did they say why?

Who are these kids worried about not having exams?

JohnL Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > seenbeen Wrote: > -------------------------------------------------- > ----- > > Alan Medic wrote > > 'PS Each time we selected a tile of the same > > number they were returned to the table, so we > were > > always selecting from a total of 106.' > > Is it 105 cards on the table when the partner > picks a card ? > > Both cards are replaced on the table after both > have picked a card and they compare them to see if > one wins ?. Yes. Tiles though not cards.

The only reason I presume people are panic buying is fear of there not being food in the shops. Yet there is no indication that there is a shortage of food in the country. So why do it? Herd mentality?

Exdulwicher, do you agree with Rachel? I suspect her point that your calculations are based on 1 person might be right.

I was amazed how much I enjoyed doing a jigsaw I was given as a present. I hadn't done one since childhood. I found it addictive. You're likely to find one in charity shops I believe if you want an inexpensive trial run.

I wanted to send someone, who can't go out for fear of getting the virus, some shopping. I tried Waitrose, Ocado, Sainsburys, Morrisons and Iceland. No delivery slots available. Any others I could try? The person lives in SE25.

I played a 'board' game with the Mrs the other day. I would love to what the odds were of what happened when we were determining who went first. The game consists of 106 tiles. 8 sets of numbers 1-13 and 2 'jokers'. These were all placed facedown on the table in random order, and we pick one each to see who has the higher number and thus gets to start. This time however we both picked the same number (as each other, not literally the same number) on 3 successive occasions. Eventually at the 4th attempt, who should start was decided. I think the odds on this happening must be huge, but I don't know how huge. Anyone know? Quids might if he reads this! PS Each time we selected a tile of the same number they were returned to the table, so we were always selecting from a total of 106.

This is important but I don't believe it's common knowledge. I know that two younger people died in France possibly because of this. It's worth being aware of. The head of infectious disease in Cork University hospital has released a statement to doctors. They have 4 young people in serious condition from COVID19. None have underlying conditions. All were taking non/steroidal anti inflammatory drugs. France has issued a similar advisory. Many Bective players take anti-inflammatories for injuries. They are what I mostly prescribe for rugby related injuries. They include difene, neurofen (ibuprofen) and vimovo. There are many others. All players should stop taking these drugs immediately and not take them for the duration of the COVID19 crisis. There is significant evidence that they exacerbate COVID19. Dr. Tim

What I picked up from Bojo yesterday: a) Don't go on a cruise b) Wash my hands c) Some of us will die I wasn't planning on a) or c). I can do b). If the plan is to flatten the 'sombrero', which science suggests is the best way to minimise the impact on the health services, why are other countries closing schools, stopping large events etc, when their aim is the same as that of the UK?

Well, one game left standing this week-end. Not sure what happens then. Saturday Wales v Scotland 2.15pm

That additional fixture is there now.

No GSP awarded this week for 2 out of 2. Round 4 Leaderboard

Just two matches due to the postponement of Ireland v Italy. Saturday England v Wales 4.45pm Sunday Scotland v France 3.00pm