Space Pirate Posted March 23 (edited) Boris is still just advising people what to do. Just get the lock down on the go, you're only allowed out for exercise on your own or to go to the food shop or for medicine, simples. Edited March 23 by Space Pirate Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
milky_26 Posted March 23 Just now, Space Pirate said: Boris is still just advising people what to do. Just get the lock down on the go, you're only allowed out for exercise on your own or to go to the food shop or for medicine, simples. the police are being given powers to fine people who dont comply, how is that just advice? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Space Pirate Posted March 23 (edited) 5 minutes ago, milky_26 said: the police are being given powers to fine people who dont comply, how is that just advice? I didn't hear the word lockdown. I think people will still take the piss. Just my opinion. Edited March 23 by Space Pirate Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Space Pirate Posted March 23 The youth of today will love a wee chase from the police. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SwindonJambo Posted March 23 I defrosted my fridge freezer yesterday so needed to restock. Today I got up at the crack of dawn and headed for Aldi in Faringdon (between Swindon & Oxford) to catch it opening at 8am. 25 people waiting and all very civIlised and people giving distance. I walked in to a wonderous sight: Fully laden fruit and veg stalls with full availability of everything. So too chilled meats, fish and ready meals. And... bog roll!!! They were short on frozen foods but everything else was plentiful. No argy bargy of any kind. Result! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Real Maroonblood Posted March 23 3 minutes ago, SwindonJambo said: I defrosted my fridge freezer yesterday so needed to restock. Today I got up at the crack of dawn and headed for Aldi in Faringdon (between Swindon & Oxford) to catch it opening at 8am. 25 people waiting and all very civIlised and people giving distance. I walked in to a wonderous sight: Fully laden fruit and veg stalls with full availability of everything. So too chilled meats, fish and ready meals. And... bog roll!!! They were short on frozen foods but everything else was plentiful. No argy bargy of any kind. Result! 👍 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cairneyhill Jambo Posted March 23 2 minutes ago, SwindonJambo said: I defrosted my fridge freezer yesterday so needed to restock. Today I got up at the crack of dawn and headed for Aldi in Faringdon (between Swindon & Oxford) to catch it opening at 8am. 25 people waiting and all very civIlised and people giving distance. I walked in to a wonderous sight: Fully laden fruit and veg stalls with full availability of everything. So too chilled meats, fish and ready meals. And... bog roll!!! They were short on frozen foods but everything else was plentiful. No argy bargy of any kind. Result! I went to Aldi in Dunfermline today and it was the same. The chilled counters were fully stocked. It wouldn't take long before the jungle drums were going and the chavy Asda shoppers turned up and emptied the shelves. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redjambo Posted March 23 Just heard from a Greek friend. They've just made it that you can only go out for certain activities (exercise not included) and have to print out and fill in a form or send a text message to the authorities before you do. ID must be carried at all times. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dobmisterdobster Posted March 27 On 23/03/2020 at 22:44, redjambo said: Just heard from a Greek friend. They've just made it that you can only go out for certain activities (exercise not included) and have to print out and fill in a form or send a text message to the authorities before you do. ID must be carried at all times. Those countries are used to that level of authoritarianism. We are not which is why some people aren't taking the quarantine seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Harry Potter Posted March 27 41 minutes ago, dobmisterdobster said: Those countries are used to that level of authoritarianism. We are not which is why some people aren't taking the quarantine seriously. You ask some people to do a certain procedure and they will do the opposite, sitting on my PC looking out the window and no shortage of folk walking past, its pissing down as well, folk eh beyond me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redjambo Posted March 27 52 minutes ago, dobmisterdobster said: Those countries are used to that level of authoritarianism. We are not which is why some people aren't taking the quarantine seriously. You obviously don't know the Greeks. They don't take instructions from the authorities lightly. "Those countries". - a Petty Englander attitude if I've ever heard it, Dob. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
...a bit disco Posted March 27 Went to get a loaf from the local Co-op (Westburn) yesterday. Had to make do with a loaf in a plain blue see through wrapper, one wee label with ingredients and 'not suitable for home freezing' on it. Reasonable enough bread though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Real Maroonblood Posted March 27 12 minutes ago, ...a bit disco said: Went to get a loaf from the local Co-op (Westburn) yesterday. Had to make do with a loaf in a plain blue see through wrapper, one wee label with ingredients and 'not suitable for home freezing' on it. Reasonable enough bread though. Surely you could freeze it and if needed just toast it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jambo-Jimbo Posted March 27 7 minutes ago, The Real Maroonblood said: Surely you could freeze it and if needed just toast it. Probably been frozen already then defrosted, whilst it is ok to re-freeze it again, it can affect the taste and quality of it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
...a bit disco Posted March 27 32 minutes ago, The Real Maroonblood said: Surely you could freeze it and if needed just toast it. Don't know? Nearly finished it anyway! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Real Maroonblood Posted March 27 26 minutes ago, ...a bit disco said: Don't know? Nearly finished it anyway! Greedy bugger. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
...a bit disco Posted March 27 23 minutes ago, The Real Maroonblood said: Greedy bugger. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Victorian Posted March 28 Tesco Colinton was quiet at 8.30. No queues, or even cues, to get in. Sparse inside. Unfortunately witnessed a right old monkey taking part in his own 'handle as many things as I can without selecting anything' competition. A couple of oblivious people not giving an arse about keeping distance. Short wait at the till. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tazio Posted March 28 A council down south has posted photos on its website of wheelie bins outside house that are full of food items that people are throwing out as they are passed their use by dates. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
H2 Posted March 28 2 hours ago, Tazio said: A council down south has posted photos on its website of wheelie bins outside house that are full of food items that people are throwing out as they are passed their use by dates. Any toilet rolls in them? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tazio Posted March 28 2 minutes ago, H2 said: Any toilet rolls in them? Plenty bread rolls. Same end result. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
H2 Posted March 28 5 minutes ago, Tazio said: Plenty bread rolls. Same end result. LOL, and they will decompose better than the paper ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gjcc Posted March 28 Hell mend anyone that has a fridge/freezer go on the blink. They’ll be strung up. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
...a bit disco Posted March 28 7 hours ago, Victorian said: Tesco Colinton was quiet at 8.30. No queues, or even cues, to get in. Sparse inside. Unfortunately witnessed a right old monkey taking part in his own 'handle as many things as I can without selecting anything' competition. A couple of oblivious people not giving an arse about keeping distance. Short wait at the till. How was the stock levels? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Victorian Posted March 28 12 minutes ago, ...a bit disco said: How was the stock levels? Fresh fruit and veg well stocked. Meat, fish and chicken was ok. Bread, rolls, milk, eggs all good. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
...a bit disco Posted March 28 7 minutes ago, Victorian said: Fresh fruit and veg well stocked. Meat, fish and chicken was ok. Bread, rolls, milk, eggs all good. Good to hear. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
heartsfc_fan Posted March 28 Haven't seen toilet roll in bigger supermarkets for a good couple of weeks now. Mind you that's going in the evening time. Local corner shops are the way to go, picked up a 9 pack earlier 👍 panic over. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MES Posted March 28 Aldi at Oxgangs. Full shelves of toilet roll at 6pm tonight. So much I didn’t even bother😱 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jonesy Posted March 28 10 hours ago, Tazio said: A council down south has posted photos on its website of wheelie bins outside house that are full of food items that people are throwing out as they are passed their use by dates. Disgusting stuff. Especially given there'll be kids out of school at the moment whose parents are incapable of nourishing them properly through either poverty or neglect. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
