stretch Posted March 22, 2020 Share Posted March 22, 2020 (edited) Bring back the tracking paper we had for toilet roll back in the day people would soon stop panic buying then. Last week i popped into the supermarket to pick up some milk for work like i always do and the car park was packed as if it was a Saturday afternoon. There was literally nothing on the shelves. Every day i go to the shops to try and get the bare essentials and I'm met with mass hysteria with people filling trolley loads. If everyone shopped normally there would be enough for everyone. I rent and been told that no evictions will take place within the next 3 months if it's not paid but if it's not then when everything hopefully returns to normal i would have to do some sort of repayment plan so would be worse off really. Oh and don't even get me started on the individuals and shops charging £2 a roll for toilet paper and £20 for hand sanitizer! Edited March 22, 2020 by stretch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Posted March 23, 2020 Author Share Posted March 23, 2020 11 hours ago, spannermonkey said: Had a quick chat with some gentlemen wearing green today as they set up portacabins on our industrial estate. Yes you guessed army check points. Our estate houses our million square foot food warehouse and several smaller pharmaceutical warehouses. As we left tonight we had armed guards in both check points and a massive police presence. Never been scared to go to work before but must say I'm uneasy leaving home in the small hours tomorrow. Haven't told the wife as she is worried enough as it is. Someone I know is a army reserve and has just been called in for an unspecified reason. So that might tie in with this. It could be that they are just helping with distribution efforts, I imagine the armed forces could support the network quite well with the amount of personnel and vehicles they can offer? They are also passing a bill in parliament today so they can enforce a lock down and prosecute those who disobey. So it could also be that... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.AJ. Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 How long will your toilet rolls last? https://thepooptool.com 36 days for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kukynas Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 25 minutes ago, .AJ. said: How long will your toilet rolls last? that day is inevitable 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.AJ. Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 Got 3 huge rolls of blue tissue in my van as a back up 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rover Man Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 31 minutes ago, .AJ. said: Got 3 huge rolls of blue tissue in my van as a back up 😂 Ive got white lmaooo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh How Original Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 (edited) I've got white too, several rolls in the loft Can confirm, more patrols will be coming out, from a reliable source. Someone also said something to me today which stuck, it's that all the local shops to people, who are their only option, for some, who don't drive, or are elderly, who have now put prices up to ridiculous amounts, I really thoroughly hope everyone boycotts them when all this nonsense is over with. A bit of karma for the greed. Edited March 23, 2020 by Oh How Original 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomzac66 Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 Last wed out flying my mate got a text from a friend at UK consultant telling lockdown in 10-15 days from then, & all non essential staff to return home.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post tomzac66 Posted March 23, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted March 23, 2020 We all like a flow chart, as flow charts go this is pretty simple & and can save lives.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh How Original Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 (edited) Officially in lockdown. According to media, not to Boris, he's too weak and spineless. Edited March 24, 2020 by Oh How Original Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spannermonkey Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 Can't say I'm surprised. After the weekends farce with people treating it like a bank holiday weekend those of us with half a brain new it would be soon. 7 to 14 days times cases will rise sharply no doubt. Business as usual for me, just had all leave cancelled and emergency rota issued to help us socially distance, basically fewer staff and short shifts. Let's hope it buys the health service the time it needs. Probably won't get on for a while so hope everyone stays safe and well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh How Original Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 For us it's the opposite, more hands on deck (all together) and more people coming into our facility. Also, a solid two months of longer days. I don't know what to do, I'm zero hour so don't have to go in, but also a key worker and don't want to let the team down. On the other hand, my health and life is more important than my job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spannermonkey Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 13 hours ago, Nick said: Someone I know is a army reserve and has just been called in for an unspecified reason. So that might tie in with this. It could be that they are just helping with distribution efforts, I imagine the armed forces could support the network quite well with the amount of personnel and vehicles they can offer? They are also passing a bill in parliament today so they can enforce a lock down and prosecute those who disobey. So it could also be that... It was pre lock down as we now know. Good bunch of guys on there today. Explained the reasons for them being posted. Major supply hubs are being protected as terrorism is still a major threat according to the Commanding officer. Not sure and can honestly say I don't care at the moment. Head down and get on with it for the time being. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spannermonkey Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 4 minutes ago, Oh How Original said: For us it's the opposite, more hands on deck (all together) and more people coming into our facility. Also, a solid two months of longer days. I don't know what to do, I'm zero hour so don't have to go in, but also a key worker and don't want to let the team down. On the other hand, my health and life is more important than my job. Only you can make that choice. If you are fit, healthy and under 60 years of age the risks are said to be minimal. I'm not a Dr so don't know, what I do know is for the next 4 weeks I will be working 7 days a week 8 hours a day to keep the supply chain wheels rolling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh How Original Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 1 minute ago, spannermonkey said: Only you can make that choice. If you are fit, healthy and under 60 years of age the risks are said to be minimal. I'm not a Dr so don't know, what I do know is for the next 4 weeks I will be working 7 days a week 8 hours a day to keep the supply chain wheels rolling. My days at the moment are 12-13 hours... With this new bunch of troops coming in and the new hours system for them to remain completely quarantineed, the days are likely to get even longer. I am young, of what I believe is reasonably good health, but still, it's a risk... My parents are only a few years away from 60 (Dad 54, Mum 56) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy20xe Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 I deliver car parts and I'm apparently a key worker! At least the roads should be quiet now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarlC Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 It is a weird old time. I work from home most of the time. Early last week I cancelled all my visits to clients. Heads down on project work during the lockdown with no need to leave house. Maybe a few afternoons on some new truck builds too. Be safe everyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spannermonkey Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 31 minutes ago, Oh How Original said: My days at the moment are 12-13 hours... With this new bunch of troops coming in and the new hours system for them to remain completely quarantineed, the days are likely to get even longer. I am young, of what I believe is reasonably good health, but still, it's a risk... My parents are only a few years away from 60 (Dad 54, Mum 56) My usual days are 12 to 14 hours. Because we are a small team they have decided to split us into shifts of 2, no over laps, no physical hand overs and time for a cleaning crew to go through the practical areas between shifts. My parents are slightly older with my dad being just over 70. I made the tough choice not to visit them as soon as this started to escalate. I shop for them and take them meals but it's left inside their gate and I phone as I leave. Difficult times but common sense will help us through. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spannermonkey Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 37 minutes ago, Andy20xe said: I deliver car parts and I'm apparently a key worker! At least the roads should be quiet now! You sure are a key worker, paramedic cars etc will be hammered hard these next few weeks. You guys with the parts will play a key role in the whole process. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomzac66 Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 If you work for Timpsons are you a Key worker [emoji16]Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh How Original Posted March 24, 2020 Share Posted March 24, 2020 20 hours ago, spannermonkey said: My usual days are 12 to 14 hours. Because we are a small team they have decided to split us into shifts of 2, no over laps, no physical hand overs and time for a cleaning crew to go through the practical areas between shifts. My parents are slightly older with my dad being just over 70. I made the tough choice not to visit them as soon as this started to escalate. I shop for them and take them meals but it's left inside their gate and I phone as I leave. Difficult times but common sense will help us through. I live with my parents currently, so have no option but to see them. We found out that the chap who came in whos mother had tests came back all negative. But today, another bloke came in, who doesn't even really work at our facility (his facility is closed) and he is supposed to be in isolation because his mother in law has got the virus and they've been in contact!! He could have easily passed it onto all of us. Small claims court if thats the case, because it's risking peoples lives for the sake of getting a few hours work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted March 24, 2020 Share Posted March 24, 2020 Still working as per the latest statement, you can go to work if you can't work from home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh How Original Posted March 24, 2020 Share Posted March 24, 2020 Yep, media has gone mad calling it lockdown, but it's actually not. Something is going to have to give soon, Boris is too spineless, weak and greedy to call it like he should have done when the first death happened in the UK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mond Posted March 25, 2020 Share Posted March 25, 2020 He's not going to until forced. France, Spain and Italy by comparison have said no one will lose their home and all wages will be covered, yet Boris, when you read the fine print just made the minimum time for eviction by one month and payment holidays for mortgages are no different than before. His wage coverage also doesn't cover self employed. You just get universal credit. Boris had a chance to prove his detractors wrong but he's just proven them right. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bajadre Posted March 25, 2020 Share Posted March 25, 2020 or make them use sandpaper Heavy haha used our asda this morning nice and quiet up there only letting set numbers into the store etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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