stewartingram Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 (edited) 2 hours ago, Gwiwer said: Six may meet in public or in a private outdoor space such as a garden. But you are still not allowed into a friend's house to use the toilet. An oversight, perhaps? If you watched the teatime update, you will find that a) Boris suggested even a barbeque could happen. b) Chris Wittie (I think that is his name) added that the idea is to have social distancing of 2m outside, even if it means going through the houise. As for a barbeque, you would have to be VERY careful if you did that, as things (plates etc?) will get passed around. As infection can occur from hands as well as droplets, EVERYTHING should be well sanitised. He then went on to say, using the toilet indeed has to happen, but again, everything sanitised again afterwards. So to say you are NOT allowed in the house is plainly wrong. Edited May 28, 2020 by stewartingram 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartynJPearson Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 10 hours ago, PaulRhB said: If you have an hour to spare It may be a bit dated in some pc’ness but still makes me chuckle. I remember hearing that about 30 years ago and wondered if I would ever come across it - thanks for posting. Led to an enjoyable lunch break listening! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Gwiwer Posted May 28, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 28, 2020 37 minutes ago, stewartingram said: If you watched the teatime update, you will find that a) Boris suggested even a barbeque could happen. b) Chris Wittie (I think that is his name) added that the idea is to have social distancing of 2m outside, even if it means going through the houise. As for a barbeque, you would have to be VERY careful if you did that, as things (plates etc?) will get passed around. As infection can occur from hands as well as droplets, EVERYTHING should be well sanitised. He then went on to say, using the toilet indeed has to happen, but again, everything sanitised again afterwards. So to say you are NOT allowed in the house is plainly wrong. In the after-blurb (for want of a better term) it appears they have acknowledged the inevitable. If you meet in a "private open place such as a garden" you may well need to use indoor facilities and "common sense should apply". I did see the BBQ thing and the advice (for it is that and not a legally-enforceable edict) that we remain 2m from those in other households. We would have to be careful but BBQs are also a place of disposable paper plates and plastic cups which are not of necessity either shared nor passed around. But caution must prevail. In my opinion Boris has never been one to speak as plainly as the situation might require and of course in a very short time he cannot cover every possibility. But simply re-opening the way to spending time with more than one other person has already allowed me to arrange some social events (at which I shall carry sanitiser as I always now do) and that - as per the topic - makes me 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold SHMD Posted May 28, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 28, 2020 3 hours ago, 34theletterbetweenB&D said: I have just seen on the BBC scrolling feed that from next Monday six people in the UK will be permitted to meet. Where do I apply to make sure my name is in the hat to be drawn as one of the lucky six? I wouldn't bother unless you know Dominic... Kev. 2 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
34theletterbetweenB&D Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 38 minutes ago, Gwiwer said: I did see the BBQ thing and the advice (for it is that and not a legally-enforceable edict) that we remain 2m from those in other households. We would have to be careful but BBQs are also a place of disposable paper plates and plastic cups which are not of necessity either shared nor passed around. But caution must prevail. A BBQ strikes me as ideal, because if all the food is cooked on it, each individual can then serve themself directly and the heat will do the job of frying any virus. Happily we already have a supply of paper towels for the WC, in addition to paper plates, and disposable cutlery and plastic cups: all purchased some time ago for a completely different event, which sadly cannot go ahead in the foreseeable future. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold chris p bacon Posted May 28, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 28, 2020 3 hours ago, 34theletterbetweenB&D said: Those coming to meet in our garden will be offered the option: dig your own hole in the woodland over the fence, or take a chance on our downstairs karzi. We'll socially distance from it afterwards for several days... I find people always distance themselves from the loo after I've been there........ 2 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Ramblin Rich Posted May 28, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 28, 2020 32 minutes ago, chris p bacon said: I find people always distance themselves from the loo after I've been there........ At last, the truth about the avatar! 13 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pH Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 (edited) 4 hours ago, 34theletterbetweenB&D said: (And on a related issue, the general closure of public lavatories is a real problem for many.) The closing of fast food restaurants to sit-down dining in Canada, and allowing only drive through, plus the complete closure of places like tourist information centres has highlighted the fact that there are so few standalone public lavatories in the country. We found one yesterday which was open, and which had a "Toilet Open" sandwich board on the sidewalk outside. (P.S. There are plenty of trees, though!) Edited May 28, 2020 by pH 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Enterprisingwestern Posted May 28, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 28, 2020 4 hours ago, Gwiwer said: Six may meet in public or in a private outdoor space such as a garden. But you are still not allowed into a friend's house to use the toilet. An oversight, perhaps? More of an overshite I would have thought? Mike 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
34theletterbetweenB&D Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 2 hours ago, SHMD said: I wouldn't bother unless you know Dominic... I do know a Dominic! He's most likely in Connecticut though, which may not be too useful to the purpose... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
manna Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 G'day Folks 1 16 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Kylestrome Posted May 29, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 29, 2020 Antipodean antics: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-australia-52843846 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Enterprisingwestern Posted May 29, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 29, 2020 2 hours ago, Kylestrome said: Antipodean antics: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-australia-52843846 "Entry was not with intent to intimidate." Depends what kind of entry? Mike. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted May 29, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 29, 2020 Looking for something else and this popped up in your might like this’ Special?!? It certainly is! And that’s the starting bid I can think of several terms but special isn’t one! wreck, scrap erc 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium melmerby Posted May 29, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 29, 2020 9 hours ago, Kylestrome said: Antipodean antics: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-australia-52843846 Hit me with your rhythm stick broom. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold ian Posted May 29, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 29, 2020 23 hours ago, 34theletterbetweenB&D said: I have just seen on the BBC scrolling feed that from next Monday six people in the UK will be permitted to meet. Where do I apply to make sure my name is in the hat to be drawn as one of the lucky six? Be careful what you wish for, you don't know who you might end up meeting... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Kylestrome Posted May 29, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 29, 2020 3 hours ago, melmerby said: Hit me with your rhythm stick broom. Brush me slowly, brush me quick Brush me! Brush me! Brush me! 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Welly Posted May 29, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 29, 2020 4 hours ago, PaulRhB said: Looking for something else and this popped up in your might like this’ Special?!? It certainly is! And that’s the starting bid I can think of several terms but special isn’t one! wreck, scrap erc I think we can all guess who listed that! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
eastglosmog Posted May 29, 2020 Share Posted May 29, 2020 4 hours ago, PaulRhB said: Looking for something else and this popped up in your might like this’ Special?!? It certainly is! And that’s the starting bid I can think of several terms but special isn’t one! wreck, scrap erc To be fair to the seller, I believe "Special Clockwork" is a description applied by Bassett Lowke to a series of locos with a "Special Clockwork" mechanism and does not refer to the state of the model! 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted May 29, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 29, 2020 should have been crammed in a crowd of 50,000 odd watching Guns & Roses tonight, so sat up on the old castle with the headphones on making the best of it 14 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
manna Posted May 29, 2020 Share Posted May 29, 2020 G'day Folks 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hroth Posted May 30, 2020 Share Posted May 30, 2020 (edited) 14 hours ago, PaulRhB said: Looking for something else and this popped up in your might like this’ Special?!? It certainly is! And that’s the starting bid I can think of several terms but special isn’t one! wreck, scrap erc This sort of "vendor" should be keelhauled for their misleading product description. A crass example of keyword fishing! 3 Manufacturers named 2 different Manufacturers product descriptions Calling it a "locomotive" as it can't locomote. O Gauge is just about permissable! It either shows contempt for the customer or culpable ignorance on the part of the vendor. I'd probably offer a fiver for it (inc delivery) as it might make a fun project. New chassis and wheels, a bit of panel beating and a replacement chimney and a black paintjob to turn it back into an LNWR King George V. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LNWR_George_the_Fifth_Class#/media/File:LNWR_locomotive_No._2663_George_the_Fifth.jpg I located the auction on the manufacturer keyword string. No bites yet. The vendor also has an apparently working clockwork mechanism with all wheels for £10 more... Edited May 30, 2020 by Hroth Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Jonboy Posted May 30, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 30, 2020 https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/news/view/demolition-firm-puts-vintage-steam-engine-back-to-work?utm_source=taboola&utm_medium=referral&tblci=GiBmOI_LU_JIRO5gRwuYovCTvbkA5_04Xw4MyS6CY1T-hiCXvEg 15 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
eastwestdivide Posted May 30, 2020 Share Posted May 30, 2020 18 minutes ago, Jonboy said: https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/news/view/demolition-firm-puts-vintage-steam-engine-back-to-work?utm_source=taboola&utm_medium=referral&tblci=GiBmOI_LU_JIRO5gRwuYovCTvbkA5_04Xw4MyS6CY1T-hiCXvEg I like the ingongruity of the steam engine working alongisde a huge Cat excavator, all operated a bunch of people in hard hats and high-vis. 3 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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