P&O Cruisers - What are things like where YOU are?

[pete14]

39 minutes ago, Josy1953 said:

It looks like Santa made an early call at our house, I think that everyone is delivering their presents today.  Saves us having to do the rounds, we just gave them their gifts when they called here

There seems to be at least one that is drinkable 🥴

[wowzz]

2 hours ago, Ardennais said:

Secret santa once gave me a turkey baster

Are you sure that was what it was?

[Josy1953]

42 minutes ago, pete14 said:

There seems to be at least one that is drinkable 🥴

There is one box that we think contains 6 bottles of wine judging by the weight and there are 2 bottle bags too, so it looks like we won't be buying any alcohol for a while because we stocked up ourselves a couple of weeks ago hic hic.

[pete14]

1 minute ago, Josy1953 said:

There is one box that we think contains 6 bottles of wine judging by the weight and there are 2 bottle bags too, so it looks like we won't be buying any alcohol for a while because we stocked up ourselves a couple of weeks ago hic hic.

Stocking up the wine rack 2-3 weeks before Christmas is a bit of a risk isn’t it?

[Josy1953]

5 minutes ago, pete14 said:

Stocking up the wine rack 2-3 weeks before Christmas is a bit of a risk isn’t it?

It is but it is bigger risk not to and then have none to drink. 

[Ardennais]

16 minutes ago, wowzz said:

Are you sure that was what it was?

Among other things, yes!

[AnnieC]

28 minutes ago, wowzz said:

Are you sure that was what it was?

Whatever do you mean?😂

[AnnieC]

Press briefing by Boris, allegedly 4pm today. Believed to be about a travel ban for London and South East. What no one seems to know is if that means over Christmas or after Christmas. Anyone better informed than I?

[kalos]

55 minutes ago, pete14 said:

Stocking up the wine rack 2-3 weeks before Christmas is a bit of a risk isn’t it?

 

                                            🎄   A  Seasonal Reminder 🎄

 

              

[Eddie99]

This was Tweeted by the Deputy Political Editor of the Sunday Times about half an hour ago

 

BREAKING: Christmas cancelled for London, South East and East, as areas moved into new Tier 4 with “stay at home” message by law. Christmas bubbles only allowed for Tiers 1 - 3 on Xmas Day with “stay local message”. International travel not advised. Latest plan

 

 

 

 

[grapau27]

We had fish and chips at the city beach today as no pubs or restaurants open.

We then had a walk along the promenade.

[AnnieC]

9 minutes ago, Eddie99 said:

This was Tweeted by the Deputy Political Editor of the Sunday Times about half an hour ago

 

BREAKING: Christmas cancelled for London, South East and East, as areas moved into new Tier 4 with “stay at home” message by law. Christmas bubbles only allowed for Tiers 1 - 3 on Xmas Day with “stay local message”. International travel not advised. Latest plan

 

 

 

 

If correct, and it concurs with what I heard on the radio at about 5am today, we could have a rather good CC party with all the stuff Tesco has just delivered for what was planned to be five people for Christmas, and now appears to be three.

[Eddie99]

It looks nice for you Graham.  We have blue skies too.  Not quite as warm as yesterday but not blowing a hooley either, so all in all, an improvement

[Dermotsgirl]

14 minutes ago, Eddie99 said:

This was Tweeted by the Deputy Political Editor of the Sunday Times about half an hour ago

 

BREAKING: Christmas cancelled for London, South East and East, as areas moved into new Tier 4 with “stay at home” message by law. Christmas bubbles only allowed for Tiers 1 - 3 on Xmas Day with “stay local message”. International travel not advised. Latest plan

 

 

 

 

I think the briefing is at 4pm.

 

If this is what's going to happen, I appreciate it will upset a lot of people's plans, but something drastic is now required in the south east, as the virus is rampant in many areas. 

[grapau27]

3 minutes ago, Eddie99 said:

It looks nice for you Graham.  We have blue skies too.  Not quite as warm as yesterday but not blowing a hooley either, so all in all, an improvement

It was sunny but a little cool.

 

[AnnieC]

2 minutes ago, Dermotsgirl said:

I think the briefing is at 4pm.

 

If this is what's going to happen, I appreciate it will upset a lot of people's plans, but something drastic is now required in the south east, as the virus is rampant in many areas. 

As one whose plans are going to be disrupted, I agree. Pity they didn't do it a bit sooner.

 

[grapau27]

1 minute ago, Dermotsgirl said:

I think the briefing is at 4pm.

 

If this is what's going to happen, I appreciate it will upset a lot of people's plans, but something drastic is now required in the south east, as the virus is rampant in many areas. 

Pauline was in a queue at M&S yesterday.

She was talking to a lady who worked in B&M discount who said lots of university students were very aggressive because they were told to wear masks and socially distance and the store had to employ doorman to control them.

These young people are the reason covid19 is spreading fast.

Graham.

[Dermotsgirl]

Just now, AnnieC said:

As one whose plans are going to be disrupted, I agree. Pity they didn't do it a bit sooner.

 

Agreed.

 

However, I'm also pleasantly surprised that  they appear not to be dilly dallying until after Christmas. If Johnson's been hauled into work on a Saturday, it must be serious! 

 

 

[SarahHben]

4 minutes ago, Dermotsgirl said:

I think the briefing is at 4pm.

 

If this is what's going to happen, I appreciate it will upset a lot of people's plans, but something drastic is now required in the south east, as the virus is rampant in many areas. 

I agree.

We’re in a support bubble with my daughter as she has an under 1 year old, and they were going to stay Christmas/Boxing Day, she’s been here 4 days a week anyway, if they are not allowed to come for Christmas, I may shed a tear or 2 but then get on with it. We need something drastic to break the cycle here.

[kalos]

25 minutes ago, Eddie99 said:

This was Tweeted by the Deputy Political Editor of the Sunday Times about half an hour ago

 

BREAKING: Christmas cancelled for London, South East and East, as areas moved into new Tier 4 with “stay at home” message by law. Christmas bubbles only allowed for Tiers 1 - 3 on Xmas Day with “stay local message”. International travel not advised. Latest plan

 

 

 

 

 

I think the deputy  has been at the sherry again ! 

 

A few facts .... 

Did you know If all the veins in your body were to be laid out in a single, straight line ....

 

you would be dead .

 

Also how creeping up on your missus and shouting BOO!

 

can give her Tourette's.

 

And  Christmas day is between the 24th & 26th of December .

You could sleep all through it ,pretend it never happened  But ..

 

You cannot cancel it , just like you cannot cancel a hour from now or 

a hour past from now .

No matter what you do it will be Christmas Day ! 

 

Who employs these morons ?? 

 

 

[Eddie99]

HaHa

 

I think there was a bit of politics in that wording.  At PMQs this week the PM mocked the LOTO alleging that he (LOTO) wanted to cancel Christmas

Anyway

 

 

 

[Dermotsgirl]

5 minutes ago, SarahHben said:

I agree.

We’re in a support bubble with my daughter as she has an under 1 year old, and they were going to stay Christmas/Boxing Day, she’s been here 4 days a week anyway, if they are not allowed to come for Christmas, I may shed a tear or 2 but then get on with it. We need something drastic to break the cycle here.

I was horrified yesterday when the case rate here went from 772 per 100K the day before to 831 per 100K the next day.  It seems to be getting out of control, so swift action is definitely needed now  

 

 

[jeanlyon]

Yes very bad where you are and London.  Here in Devon, we have 56 cases per 100K, but we were at 30.

[yorkshirephil]

T'was a week before Christmas,

And all through the town,

People wore masks,

That covered their frown.

The frown had begun

Way back in the Spring,

When a global pandemic

Changed everything.

They called it corona,

But unlike the beer,

It didn’t bring good times,

It didn’t bring cheer.

Airplanes were grounded,

Travel was banned.

Borders were closed

Across air, sea and land.

As the world entered lockdown

To flatten the curve,

The economy halted,

And folks lost their nerve.

From March to July

We rode the first wave,

People stayed home,

They tried to behave.

When summer emerged

The lockdown was lifted.

But away from caution,

Many folks drifted.

Now it’s December

And cases are spiking,

Wave two has arrived,

Much to our disliking.

It’s true that this year

Has had sadness a plenty,

We’ll never forget

The year 2020.

And just ‘round the corner -

The holiday season,

But why be merry?

Is there even one reason?

To decorate the house

And put up the tree,

Who will see it,

No one but me.

But outside my window

The snow gently falls,

And I think to myself,

Let’s deck the halls!

So, I gather the ribbon,

The garland and bows,

As I play those old carols,

My happiness grows.

Christmas is not cancelled

And neither is hope.

If we lean on each other,

I know we can cope

[wowzz]

1 minute ago, yorkshirephil said:

T'was a week before Christmas,

And all through the town,

People wore masks,

That covered their frown.

The frown had begun

Way back in the Spring,

When a global pandemic

Changed everything.

They called it corona,

But unlike the beer,

It didn’t bring good times,

It didn’t bring cheer.

Airplanes were grounded,

Travel was banned.

Borders were closed

Across air, sea and land.

As the world entered lockdown

To flatten the curve,

The economy halted,

And folks lost their nerve.

From March to July

We rode the first wave,

People stayed home,

They tried to behave.

When summer emerged

The lockdown was lifted.

But away from caution,

Many folks drifted.

Now it’s December

And cases are spiking,

Wave two has arrived,

Much to our disliking.

It’s true that this year

Has had sadness a plenty,

We’ll never forget

The year 2020.

And just ‘round the corner -

The holiday season,

But why be merry?

Is there even one reason?

To decorate the house

And put up the tree,

Who will see it,

No one but me.

But outside my window

The snow gently falls,

And I think to myself,

Let’s deck the halls!

So, I gather the ribbon,

The garland and bows,

As I play those old carols,

My happiness grows.

Christmas is not cancelled

And neither is hope.

If we lean on each other,

I know we can cope

I see you've been on face flannel!