Covid and travel discussion

Cheesy said:
People have lost loved ones who they couldn't even spend their last hours with.

Some have died alone & lonely in care homes.

Some have been unable to see their nearest & dearest, some of whom have had virtually no human contact for a year.

Some have been seriously ill in hospital with no one there to comfort them.

Some are suffering debilitating long term effects from this awful disease.

Some people have lost their businesses.

Some have lost their livelihoods.
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And in this thread we have people crying like babies and saying there could be riots because they won't be able to go on their holiday abroad for a while longer.

I think selfish, entitled wankers is the perfect description for them.
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Well said Sire
 
Cheesy said:
If I was thinking along the same lines as some on this thread I'd take a good look at myself and I'd feel pretty fucking ashamed of myself for feeling that way.
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Why ? I'm waiting till October or November,unless you are meaning what has been said in this thread earlier than what has been posted today ?

Everybody has been affected one way or the other mate,some more than others,but whilst we are still here,to enjoy is the only way forward.
 
meeesh said:
Why ? I'm waiting till October or November,unless you are meaning what has been said in this thread earlier than what has been posted today ?

Everybody has been affected one way or the other mate,some more than others,but whilst we are still here,to enjoy is the only way forward.
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It's aimed towards those saying there could be public unrest if these restrictions come into force mate.
 
marcus said:
If you all think one of the reasons behind the ‘holiday in the uk’ isnt money for the gov then you need to have a think.

remember cameron almost guaranteeing, nigh on promising, he had it off the top weathermen, that the uk summer was gonna be a scorcher so book a uk hol ...

it pissed it down all summer , but he got us spending our brass in blighty tho
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well considering Europe is hitting a massive third wave and other countries after spiking - it’s hardly a conspiracy to think it’s probably just best to holiday in the UK this year

And if it’s all an agenda for money - then how about the billions the UK airline and travel industry are missing out on, not to mention the thousands of staff on furlough
 
Just booked a few hotels in August. Making a south coast trip, Chichester, New Forest, Avebury, Bath, Cotswolds. All hotels refundable but I can't see any issue.

Cancelled Ireland and the US. I'm not waiting for the middle of May to then be told naaaa...

Beautiful parts of the country anyway. Going to have a good explore.
 
Has anyone been watching these?? most beautiful scenic railway programmes, the uk has some stunning scenery especially when you travel this way, we really take things for granted in the uk I’m at an age I’d look out of place on a beach in my speedos:) not interested in clubs, etc but definitely want to explore the beautiful places of the uk more.
 
We always holiday in the UK. Mull in Scotland for two weeks at some point. Hopefully the Cotswolds this year for the first time.

But our main thing at the moment is considering whether to buy a caravan in North Yorkshire, which we could go to at any time, for a few days break.

We need to decide whether to buy now, or wait until the end of the summer season, when they might be cheaper.
 
Indaparkside said:
Has anyone been watching these?? most beautiful scenic railway programmes, the uk has some stunning scenery especially when you travel this way, we really take things for granted in the uk I’m at an age I’d look out of place on a beach in my speedos:) not interested in clubs, etc but definitely want to explore the beautiful places of the uk more.
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Definitely. I retired 18 months ago and the wife retired 4 months ago. We are looking forward to exploring the UK a lot more in the coming years.

Edit. And in doing so, help in some small way to boost the UK economy.
 
BlueHammer85 said:
well considering Europe is hitting a massive third wave and other countries after spiking - it’s hardly a conspiracy to think it’s probably just best to holiday in the UK this year

And if it’s all an agenda for money - then how about the billions the UK airline and travel industry are missing out on, not to mention the thousands of staff on furlough
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But we’ll all be jabbed and safe from infection wont we?
Its healthy to question what the fuck is going on. Im no tin foil hat nutter but if we dont question stuff then we are fucked.

do u think the gov dont do shit to suit THERE needs, not ours ? Sometimes ?
 
I think some of the demonising on here for wanting a holiday abroad is a bit off.

I consider myself very lucky that I have been able to work through this, have had my first jab and most importantly, that me and my family are all well. My heart goes out to people who have lost loved ones, are ill or have lost their livelihoods.

That being said, there's nothing wrong with looking forward to whatever you want to do when restrictions are lifted. I couldn't give a toss about pubs and I'm happy not to go in a restaurant or a cinema for a while. These will be the biggest source of new infections when things open up. However, I am not about to wade in and call people selfish for wanting to do these things when they can.

I'm confident foreign travel will startup in July and, as I've complied with every government guideline for the past 12 months, hopefully those of us who want to can get away will be able to. I'd happily give up 12 months of pubs/restaurants/cinemas/theatres for a holiday in Spain, but I guess we're all different.
 
mackenzie said:
I really need to go to Dublin. My 72 year old aunt and I have been talking about it for 2 years now, to look at our family connections and explore those places now that we know what we are looking for.
We went in 2010 but this second trip has been planned for ages.
Fortunately she is in reasonably good health, but I am now fearing that the "window of opportunity" is getting smaller.
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Hopefully if you can't go this year, you will make it in 2022
 
RobMCFC said:
I think some of the demonising on here for wanting a holiday abroad is a bit off.

I consider myself very lucky that I have been able to work through this, have had my first jab and most importantly, that me and my family are all well. My heart goes out to people who have lost loved ones, are ill or have lost their livelihoods.

That being said, there's nothing wrong with looking forward to whatever you want to do when restrictions are lifted. I couldn't give a toss about pubs and I'm happy not to go in a restaurant or a cinema for a while. These will be the biggest source of new infections when things open up. However, I am not about to wade in and call people selfish for wanting to do these things when they can.

I'm confident foreign travel will startup in July and, as I've complied with every government guideline for the past 12 months, hopefully those of us who want to can get away will be able to. I'd happily give up 12 months of pubs/restaurants/cinemas/theatres for a holiday in Spain, but I guess we're all different.
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We are indeed all different. The thing the wife and I are missing most is going out for a drive and a walk, followed by a bite to eat somewhere. I'm so looking forward to being able to go to pubs again, even as a non-drinker.
 
BLUEMATT23 said:
I really feel sorry for the people who work I the industry
I work near the airport and walk near the terminals most lunch time.
All 3 terminals are like ghost Towns and worst still the government has completely ignored and forgotten about them.
The cynic in me thinks that their are a lot in the cabinet of the government that are secretly happy about the situation as it is cutting the emissions down and who knows do they actually want planes flying again?
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Do you ever believe anything that you’ve written? The cynic in me thinks that were in the middle of a global pandemic and flying across the globe should be put on hold until the virus is under control.

Do you honestly think that the government is currently happy with the pandemic as emissions are currently low. You’re off your tits mate.
 
marcus said:
But we’ll all be jabbed and safe from infection wont we?
Its healthy to question what the fuck is going on. Im no tin foil hat nutter but if we dont question stuff then we are fucked.

do u think the gov dont do shit to suit THERE needs, not ours ? Sometimes ?
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Can you tell us all the vaccine efficacy rate against the SA strain before gracing us with your next pearls of wisdom?

Thanks in anticipation.
 
RobMCFC said:
I think some of the demonising on here for wanting a holiday abroad is a bit off.

I consider myself very lucky that I have been able to work through this, have had my first jab and most importantly, that me and my family are all well. My heart goes out to people who have lost loved ones, are ill or have lost their livelihoods.

That being said, there's nothing wrong with looking forward to whatever you want to do when restrictions are lifted. I couldn't give a toss about pubs and I'm happy not to go in a restaurant or a cinema for a while. These will be the biggest source of new infections when things open up. However, I am not about to wade in and call people selfish for wanting to do these things when they can.

I'm confident foreign travel will startup in July and, as I've complied with every government guideline for the past 12 months, hopefully those of us who want to can get away will be able to. I'd happily give up 12 months of pubs/restaurants/cinemas/theatres for a holiday in Spain, but I guess we're all different.
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Other warm countries are available.

Would you really give up 12 months of finally being able to go out with your family and friends just to lie on a beach, eat at a buffet and watch the entertainment in the evening?
 
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