Title: Flu
Post by: lofty on February 29, 2020, 06:13:48 pm
French gov ban gatherings of over 5000 people to prevent virus spread.this may become a problem for us.
Title: Re: Flu
Post by: jimclark on March 01, 2020, 06:06:19 am
Jus' curious.....how is that supposed to work???
Virus: "Oh, there's only 5000 people here, don't jump across guys......" ?????????
Does it really give a hoot how many heads there are? Rocket science..........
Virus: "Oh, there's only 5000 people here, don't jump across guys......" ?????????
Does it really give a hoot how many heads there are? Rocket science..........
Title: Re: Flu
Post by: Kristof on March 01, 2020, 10:35:49 am
It's March, LM is in June ... nothing to worry about so far.
ELMS test and opening race in Barcelona could be a problem in 4 weeks time if there's an outbreak in Spain.
Monza might be a question mark for the ELMS in May.
ELMS test and opening race in Barcelona could be a problem in 4 weeks time if there's an outbreak in Spain.
Monza might be a question mark for the ELMS in May.
Title: Re: Flu
Post by: Bonio on March 01, 2020, 03:59:27 pm
Regardless,
Cant stop us turning up in a French field for beer and merriment..
Huzzah
Cant stop us turning up in a French field for beer and merriment..
Huzzah
Title: Re: Flu
Post by: Truck on March 01, 2020, 05:04:51 pm
Statistically, you stand more chance of being killed by a snake, or one of those strange French sausages
Title: Re: Flu
Post by: Landy_Jon on March 01, 2020, 08:32:23 pm
I'm guessing that it'll all be over by then ~ and hoping the French lift their ban.
Title: Re: Flu
Post by: jimclark on March 02, 2020, 02:18:21 am
It's March, LM is in June ... nothing to worry about so far.
ELMS test and opening race in Barcelona could be a problem in 4 weeks time if there's an outbreak in Spain.
Monza might be a question mark for the ELMS in May.
Outbreak in Spain? Don't forget the race hosting country might not want to let it in. 'Not necessarily the only worry being coming out with it. ;)ELMS test and opening race in Barcelona could be a problem in 4 weeks time if there's an outbreak in Spain.
Monza might be a question mark for the ELMS in May.
Title: Re: Flu
Post by: Kev_mk3 on March 02, 2020, 06:16:41 pm
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Title: Re: Flu
Post by: Rhino on March 02, 2020, 07:11:47 pm
We should be OK as alcohol kills viruses ;)
Title: Re: Flu
Post by: lofty on March 02, 2020, 08:41:38 pm
We should be OK as alcohol kills viruses ;)
I’m on it right now.prevention is better than cure.
I’m on it right now.prevention is better than cure.
Title: Re: Flu
Post by: jimclark on March 03, 2020, 01:05:53 am
"The virus, and its unforeseen impact, has come out of the blue"
What's the impact (besides the panic and results thereof)?
And, out of the blue? The "corona" virus has been around for years and years. This one's just a new strain.
40,000ish people a year die on the highways (lowways too?) each year here in the U.S. Is this "ultra pandemic"?
Oh, the humanity...... ::) (and more seriously, the ignorance.... :()
What's the impact (besides the panic and results thereof)?
And, out of the blue? The "corona" virus has been around for years and years. This one's just a new strain.
40,000ish people a year die on the highways (lowways too?) each year here in the U.S. Is this "ultra pandemic"?
Oh, the humanity...... ::) (and more seriously, the ignorance.... :()
Title: Re: Flu
Post by: lofty on March 03, 2020, 04:36:08 pm
Plague killed over 200 000,000
Title: Re: Flu
Post by: jimclark on March 04, 2020, 12:09:08 am
And? What was the world's population and number infected at the time?....Percentage of infected?
It's not killing nearly that percentage, now is it?
"The Black Death Killed 2/3 of its victims within 3-4 days. 25 million people died due to the Black Death and 1/3-1/2 of the worlds population had died by 1350. The Black Death was a combination of three disease. The mortality rate for humans who caught the bubonic plague was 30-75%. The pneumonic plague killed 90-95% of its victims."
There is ignorance in panicking. That is more dangerous than this virus. ;)
It's not killing nearly that percentage, now is it?
"The Black Death Killed 2/3 of its victims within 3-4 days. 25 million people died due to the Black Death and 1/3-1/2 of the worlds population had died by 1350. The Black Death was a combination of three disease. The mortality rate for humans who caught the bubonic plague was 30-75%. The pneumonic plague killed 90-95% of its victims."
There is ignorance in panicking. That is more dangerous than this virus. ;)
Title: Re: Flu
Post by: smokie on March 05, 2020, 06:00:38 pm
As an ACO member I received an mail from the ACO today, which said
CORONAVIRUS UPDATE
We are monitoring the Coronavirus situation closely.
For the moment, we have not been notified of any requirement to postpone or cancel any of our sporting events scheduled in the coming weeks on the Le Mans circuit. Our event calendar remains unchanged.
We are confident that the 24 Hours of Le Mans will go ahead as planned on 13-14 June.
Please note that our priority is to maintain our published schedule for 2020.
• However, should it be necessary to do so, we will reschedule events later in the year.
• In the event of a cancellation, tickets will be refunded.
CORONAVIRUS UPDATE
We are monitoring the Coronavirus situation closely.
For the moment, we have not been notified of any requirement to postpone or cancel any of our sporting events scheduled in the coming weeks on the Le Mans circuit. Our event calendar remains unchanged.
We are confident that the 24 Hours of Le Mans will go ahead as planned on 13-14 June.
Please note that our priority is to maintain our published schedule for 2020.
• However, should it be necessary to do so, we will reschedule events later in the year.
• In the event of a cancellation, tickets will be refunded.
Title: Re: Flu
Post by: Kev_mk3 on March 06, 2020, 12:36:39 am
I will still be on my ferry and going to France even if the race isnt on.
Title: Re: Flu
Post by: Barry on March 06, 2020, 12:39:32 am
The 5000 limit is for indoor events only.
Title: Re: Flu
Post by: jimclark on March 06, 2020, 04:44:11 am
Aahh. Thank you.
Title: Re: Flu
Post by: jimclark on March 06, 2020, 05:22:22 pm
I will still be on my ferry and going to France even if the race isnt on.
'Hope they let you back out / back in at home........ :)Title: Re: Flu
Post by: smokie on March 08, 2020, 08:18:24 pm
I see F1 are closing Bahrain to spectators (later in march).
Title: Re: Flu
Post by: Truck on March 08, 2020, 10:03:04 pm
Vietnam is only a week later
Marenello is within the Italian isolation zone, but with some "special" permission and moving the kit out last week, means that Ferrari should make it, but what if they've all got it
Marenello is within the Italian isolation zone, but with some "special" permission and moving the kit out last week, means that Ferrari should make it, but what if they've all got it
Title: Re: Flu
Post by: jimclark on March 09, 2020, 07:30:21 am
but what if they've all got it
Well, they won't have to worry about catching it or infecting each other...... ;)Always think glass half full.
Title: Re: Flu
Post by: Kpy on March 09, 2020, 07:00:11 pm
The 5000 limit is for indoor events only.
Quite correct Barry, but now superseded by a ban on all gatherings of over 1000 people in France. We shall have to wait and see how long that lasts.
Title: Re: Flu
Post by: lofty on March 10, 2020, 07:31:12 pm
The coupe de Pâques meeting at Nogaro has been postponed until July.be strange if Le Mans was put back until December.
Title: Re: Flu
Post by: Lawnmower Man on March 11, 2020, 10:36:35 am
I suspect we will see a big drop in cases of food poisoning and other poor hygiene related illnesses since people will be washing their hands more frequently and more effectively.
There is also the chance that there will be a increase in crime as people fight over the supply of Bog Roll.
I wonder if someone dies fighting over toilet Paper will it be counted in the death toll of Corona?
T
There is also the chance that there will be a increase in crime as people fight over the supply of Bog Roll.
I wonder if someone dies fighting over toilet Paper will it be counted in the death toll of Corona?
T
Title: Re: Flu
Post by: Lazy B'stard on March 11, 2020, 02:11:06 pm
24 hours Moto has been posponed until later in the year
https://www.lemans.org/en/news/the-24-heures-motos-postponed-to-5-and-6-september-2020/53525
https://www.lemans.org/en/news/the-24-heures-motos-postponed-to-5-and-6-september-2020/53525
Title: Re: Flu
Post by: Lazy B'stard on March 12, 2020, 09:08:40 am
And now Sebring. Le Mans next :'( :'(
Title: Re: Flu
Post by: geoffd on March 12, 2020, 09:25:12 am
Sebring WEC round has been cancelled, IMSA race still on at the moment.
Title: Re: Flu
Post by: smokie on March 12, 2020, 10:32:40 am
At the moment F1 Aus appears to be going ahead this weekend. Hamilton says the decision is shocking, but I guess he ust has to do what his employers say, and said "cash is king" when asked why he thinks they are going ahead.
Title: Re: Flu
Post by: nopanic - neil on March 12, 2020, 05:11:23 pm
IMSA Postponement of the Twelve Hours of Sebring to November 11-14, 2020
https://www.imsa.com/news/2020/03/12/imsa-postponement-of-the-twelve-hours-of-sebring-to-november-11-14-2020/
https://www.imsa.com/news/2020/03/12/imsa-postponement-of-the-twelve-hours-of-sebring-to-november-11-14-2020/
Title: Re: Flu
Post by: Boorish Grobian on March 12, 2020, 05:38:05 pm
Aussie GP cancelled, a Mclaren crew member tested positive. St Pete Indycar about to get the chop. Feel really bad for all the CA members who were planning on coming to Sebring, I hope you can get refunded for all of the expenses (flights, hotels, car rentals, etc.).
Fax
Fax
Title: Re: Flu
Post by: lofty on March 12, 2020, 09:51:03 pm
Schools,colleges,university’s closed in France until further notice from Monday.
Title: Re: Flu
Post by: lofty on March 12, 2020, 10:01:29 pm
Dix mille tour at Paul Ricard was going to be in April now postponed till July.optic tour also put back.i was hoping to do 30 Le Mans on the trottoir but it looks like I’ll only get to 29.im going to tell herindoors I’ll have to start again.
Title: Re: Flu
Post by: Rhino on March 12, 2020, 11:04:14 pm
Can't help but think without social media and the internet this would have been classed as flu. I've read that in cases of hysteria people go for comfort , ie big bog roll packs.
Remember stress makes you more prone to illness so have a beer and a good nights sleep.
Remember stress makes you more prone to illness so have a beer and a good nights sleep.
Title: Re: Flu
Post by: Landy_Jon on March 13, 2020, 07:27:17 am
Very true
Title: Re: Flu
Post by: Conaero on March 14, 2020, 08:14:11 am
This our stance too.
It’s all down to the ferry companies, if they cancel then we are buffered but we are thinking of doing something in the UK over the same dates.
24hr drinking and BBQ over the race dates.
It’s all down to the ferry companies, if they cancel then we are buffered but we are thinking of doing something in the UK over the same dates.
24hr drinking and BBQ over the race dates.
Title: Re: Flu
Post by: Truck on March 14, 2020, 04:08:42 pm
….. but we are thinking of doing something in the UK over the same dates.
24hr drinking and BBQ over the race dates.
Be daft not to.24hr drinking and BBQ over the race dates.
Title: Re: Flu
Post by: nopanic - neil on March 16, 2020, 01:16:40 pm
https://www.fiawec.com/en/news/postponement-of-the-total-6-hours-of-spa-francorchamps/6669
Postponement of the TOTAL 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps
Sad - but not unexpected
Postponement of the TOTAL 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps
Sad - but not unexpected
Title: Re: Flu
Post by: Kev_mk3 on March 16, 2020, 05:32:55 pm
Quote
Decision on Le Mans Postponement by April 15
https://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/fillon-decision-on-le-mans-postponement-by-april-15/?fbclid=IwAR3paAy2GUujTlb6sO8G6AQhkK3rouwQcSJFamTJKZ4i8KA3zva1lVDvqjg
Title: Re: Flu
Post by: clkgtrlm1 on March 16, 2020, 05:54:58 pm
Quote
Decision on Le Mans Postponement by April 15
https://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/fillon-decision-on-le-mans-postponement-by-april-15/?fbclid=IwAR3paAy2GUujTlb6sO8G6AQhkK3rouwQcSJFamTJKZ4i8KA3zva1lVDvqjg
One week after the balance on the ferry payment becomes due!
Not Very Handy!
Title: Re: Flu
Post by: ewan on March 16, 2020, 08:14:39 pm
With the MeedJa talking about 12 week isolations, and mass gatherings being cancelled... that puts us into middle of June time. I'm increasingly thinking there's no way the race is going ahead :(
Title: Re: Flu
Post by: Kev_mk3 on March 16, 2020, 08:36:57 pm
Quote
Decision on Le Mans Postponement by April 15
https://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/fillon-decision-on-le-mans-postponement-by-april-15/?fbclid=IwAR3paAy2GUujTlb6sO8G6AQhkK3rouwQcSJFamTJKZ4i8KA3zva1lVDvqjg
One week after the balance on the ferry payment becomes due!
Not Very Handy!
I know. Had a few texts and emails from P&O today as I am off to Germany in 3 weeks saying no admin charges etc so we will see.
Title: Re: Flu
Post by: nopanic - neil on March 16, 2020, 10:52:56 pm
Quote
Decision on Le Mans Postponement by April 15
https://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/fillon-decision-on-le-mans-postponement-by-april-15/?fbclid=IwAR3paAy2GUujTlb6sO8G6AQhkK3rouwQcSJFamTJKZ4i8KA3zva1lVDvqjg
One week after the balance on the ferry payment becomes due!
Not Very Handy!
I'd ring the ferry company, they should understand, or aleast let u change the date at a later date, for free or for a small fee.
And if you have booked with a credit card, don't they have a refund system/policy ?
Title: Re: Flu
Post by: garyfrogeye on March 18, 2020, 12:23:51 am
This forwarded to me via Team Languostine.
Note point 4
ACO Statement 17/03/20:
Dear clients, partners and suppliers,
Like you, we at the Automobile Club de l’Ouest (ACO) are faced with an unprecedented situation caused by the coronavirus and its sanitary and economic repercussions.
We are doing our best to inform every one of the steps we are taking and are happy to answer questions relating to our calendar of events for the remainder of this year.
This is a critical situation and in the light of the measures announced by the government, our overriding priority is the protection of our staff, volunteers and subcontractors and, in the longer term, the safeguarding of our operations. Two weeks ago, our executive committee set up a task force to monitor this crisis. As a result, we have a plan of action to get through this period together, responsibly.
1. We have issued reminders to staff, relaying the preventive measures announced by the government. Our employees have been working from home since Monday, with the necessary flexibility to enable parents to look after their children. The staff canteen opening hours have also been adapted to suit new requirements.
2. All ACO venues – the 24 Hours of Le Mans museum, karting track, Bugatti Circuit and the Porsche Experience Center – have been closed since the morning of Sunday 15 March and will remain closed until further notice. We shall await government instructions.
3. All events and races scheduled at the Bugatti, Maison Blanche or Karting du Mans tracks or at other ACO venues between now and the end of April 2020 have been postponed where possible. The 24H Motos scheduled for April will now take place in early September. See this page for the full list of postponed events: https://newsroom.lemans.org/fr/press/coronavirus-le-point-a-date-sur-les-epreuves.
4. We are looking to maintain or postpone events scheduled beyond April. Outright cancellation of our main events is out of the question. On this note, we express our heartfelt thanks for the constructive, positive responses we have received in our effort to find solutions that suit everyone concerned. We have set ourselves the deadline of 15 April to announce our decision concerning our main events this summer, including the 24 Hours of Le Mans scheduled for 13-14 June. You can be sure that everyone at the ACO is doing their utmost to honour contracts and fulfil expectations.
You can rely our unfailing support throughout these trying times. In turn, we know that we can count on your support and understanding at a time when we shall surely need it.
Please take care of yourselves and of others.
Pierre Fillon Stéphane Darracq
President CEO
Note point 4
ACO Statement 17/03/20:
Dear clients, partners and suppliers,
Like you, we at the Automobile Club de l’Ouest (ACO) are faced with an unprecedented situation caused by the coronavirus and its sanitary and economic repercussions.
We are doing our best to inform every one of the steps we are taking and are happy to answer questions relating to our calendar of events for the remainder of this year.
This is a critical situation and in the light of the measures announced by the government, our overriding priority is the protection of our staff, volunteers and subcontractors and, in the longer term, the safeguarding of our operations. Two weeks ago, our executive committee set up a task force to monitor this crisis. As a result, we have a plan of action to get through this period together, responsibly.
1. We have issued reminders to staff, relaying the preventive measures announced by the government. Our employees have been working from home since Monday, with the necessary flexibility to enable parents to look after their children. The staff canteen opening hours have also been adapted to suit new requirements.
2. All ACO venues – the 24 Hours of Le Mans museum, karting track, Bugatti Circuit and the Porsche Experience Center – have been closed since the morning of Sunday 15 March and will remain closed until further notice. We shall await government instructions.
3. All events and races scheduled at the Bugatti, Maison Blanche or Karting du Mans tracks or at other ACO venues between now and the end of April 2020 have been postponed where possible. The 24H Motos scheduled for April will now take place in early September. See this page for the full list of postponed events: https://newsroom.lemans.org/fr/press/coronavirus-le-point-a-date-sur-les-epreuves.
4. We are looking to maintain or postpone events scheduled beyond April. Outright cancellation of our main events is out of the question. On this note, we express our heartfelt thanks for the constructive, positive responses we have received in our effort to find solutions that suit everyone concerned. We have set ourselves the deadline of 15 April to announce our decision concerning our main events this summer, including the 24 Hours of Le Mans scheduled for 13-14 June. You can be sure that everyone at the ACO is doing their utmost to honour contracts and fulfil expectations.
You can rely our unfailing support throughout these trying times. In turn, we know that we can count on your support and understanding at a time when we shall surely need it.
Please take care of yourselves and of others.
Pierre Fillon Stéphane Darracq
President CEO
Title: Re: Flu
Post by: lofty on March 18, 2020, 05:38:00 pm
19-20 September new dates
Title: Re: Flu
Post by: nopanic - neil on March 18, 2020, 06:31:35 pm
19-20 September new dates
aghhh - rush to re-book ferry
Title: Re: Flu
Post by: Papa Eric on March 18, 2020, 07:04:52 pm
Postponed until 19–20 September. Announced this afternoon
Title: Re: Flu
Post by: nopanic - neil on March 18, 2020, 09:50:50 pm
19-20 September new dates
aghhh - rush to re-book ferry
Re-booked my ferry tonight - 35min to get through
Price cheaper than in June and they did not know Le Mans dates had been changed -
Word or warning, on the Wed - Portsmouth - Caen - at present only 2 crossings - but that may change.
So planning Christmas coming early to Le Mans ;D
Title: Re: Flu
Post by: garyfrogeye on March 18, 2020, 11:37:06 pm
I did mine on line by just amending my booking.
Brittany Ferries outbound Portsmouth to Caen on 17th September and return on 21st. Also £90 cheaper ;D
Brittany Ferries outbound Portsmouth to Caen on 17th September and return on 21st. Also £90 cheaper ;D
Title: Re: Flu
Post by: Kev_mk3 on March 19, 2020, 11:56:31 am
With the new dates it means I can't make it :'(
If we can still travel to France in June we will use the ferry and do a little touring trip but September is out due to baby arrival
If we can still travel to France in June we will use the ferry and do a little touring trip but September is out due to baby arrival
Title: Re: Flu
Post by: Steve Pyro on March 19, 2020, 01:44:53 pm
Not surprised at the change given the circumstances.
I've managed to get the ferry booking changed so roll on September (LM will be the weekend after the Goodwood Revival).
I've managed to get the ferry booking changed so roll on September (LM will be the weekend after the Goodwood Revival).
Title: Re: Flu
Post by: Perdu on March 19, 2020, 03:36:10 pm
I'm changed now onto Pompey - Caen like Garyfrogeye
Saved no money because it is a more expensive ride than Pompey - Cherbourg but Brittany were not taking changes for the comet on the timetable >:(
Changed boat rather than risk not getting a slot
Saved no money because it is a more expensive ride than Pompey - Cherbourg but Brittany were not taking changes for the comet on the timetable >:(
Changed boat rather than risk not getting a slot
Title: Re: Flu
Post by: lofty on March 19, 2020, 06:08:22 pm
If this slot and the other races happen the teams will be knackered with August silver stone,september lm.october Monza.
Title: Re: Flu
Post by: ewan on March 19, 2020, 07:33:31 pm
I did mine on line by just amending my booking.
Brittany Ferries outbound Portsmouth to Caen on 17th September and return on 21st. Also £90 cheaper ;D
Brittany Ferries outbound Portsmouth to Caen on 17th September and return on 21st. Also £90 cheaper ;D
Ditto - changed dates on the Pompey-Caen crossing, on the equivalent ferry - out Wednesday overnight, back Monday PM. £77 cheaper :)
Brittany Ferries presumably caught napping by the ACO...
Title: Re: Flu
Post by: Truck on March 21, 2020, 11:59:12 pm
Sh!t, this is serious. Most of the Brittany Ferries boats are parked up. There's a couple doing trailer only crossings
Title: Re: Flu
Post by: jimclark on March 22, 2020, 04:18:23 pm
Sh!t, this is serious.
'Can't get anything past you, eh? :PTitle: Re: Flu
Post by: nopanic - neil on March 22, 2020, 08:46:31 pm
I did mine on line by just amending my booking.
Brittany Ferries outbound Portsmouth to Caen on 17th September and return on 21st. Also £90 cheaper ;D
Brittany Ferries outbound Portsmouth to Caen on 17th September and return on 21st. Also £90 cheaper ;D
Ditto - changed dates on the Pompey-Caen crossing, on the equivalent ferry - out Wednesday overnight, back Monday PM. £77 cheaper :)
Brittany Ferries presumably caught napping by the ACO...
I think you right, they were caught napping,
I re-booked 2 hrs after details came thru - and they told me they had not been informed
And we saved money - more to spend on beer - forget those dam bog rolls ;D
Stay safe all - see you in a field in France in Sept
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Post by: jimclark on March 23, 2020, 01:27:20 pm
September is out due to baby arrival
Hmmmmmm..... Has there been an "arrival" at the 24 previously? :oAn opportunity to go down in the Le Mans record books as the first, mayhaps??? :angel: ;D
Title: Re: Flu
Post by: Lord Steve on March 26, 2020, 01:15:27 pm
It's interesting to read through this thread from the start and see how the posts have changed from bullish optimism to subdued resignation that Le Mans in June is out of the question. I couldn't have made it in June this year but, if the worldwide situation has eased during the summer, September might be possible.
Hopefully I'll see a few of you at Silverstone in August as well if that isn't rescheduled.
Fingers crossed - stay well everyone!
Hopefully I'll see a few of you at Silverstone in August as well if that isn't rescheduled.
Fingers crossed - stay well everyone!
Title: Re: Flu
Post by: lofty on March 26, 2020, 08:43:28 pm
Our gang are using face ,time lot keep in touch.we have Skype apéros same time each week.its been fun fnrom orkney to the south of France all live and pissed. You know it makes sense. God be with you all.
Title: Re: Flu
Post by: smokie on March 27, 2020, 12:59:32 am
I remember back some years we used to have a Sunday night Club Arnage meeting on chat or something. Before we'd all met in real life, I think.
Title: Re: Flu
Post by: Canada Phil on March 27, 2020, 04:57:39 pm
I remember back some years we used to have a Sunday night Club Arnage meeting on chat or something. Before we'd all met in real life, I think.
Hi Smokie,
I remember those Sunday gatherings. Some form of message board with 5 or 6 of us posting. Soon had about 3 conversations going at once with a time lag for replies to questions.
Fun times. Thanks for the memory.
Phil
Title: Re: Flu
Post by: Truck on March 27, 2020, 05:32:43 pm
Has anyone got Zoom? (Video conferencing) I'd never heard of it till last week, but we set the Missus up on it so she can chat to all her friends for hours. Its what Boris uses in his press conferences for the journalists, now they're not allowed in the room, and its free :)
She got the letter today. 12 weeks indoors with me :o I'm hiding everything sharp ;)
PS Ferrari is going to resume production in a fortnight. I thought they were still dropping like flies out there. Could Trump be right, and its all over by Easter, or is it the 1st of the month already
She got the letter today. 12 weeks indoors with me :o I'm hiding everything sharp ;)
PS Ferrari is going to resume production in a fortnight. I thought they were still dropping like flies out there. Could Trump be right, and its all over by Easter, or is it the 1st of the month already
Title: Re: Flu
Post by: Lord Steve on March 28, 2020, 10:07:21 am
I remember back some years we used to have a Sunday night Club Arnage meeting on chat or something. Before we'd all met in real life, I think.
Hi Smokie,
I remember those Sunday gatherings. Some form of message board with 5 or 6 of us posting. Soon had about 3 conversations going at once with a time lag for replies to questions.
Fun times. Thanks for the memory.
Phil
It was hilarious posting a comment then watching more comments come in before deciding who was responding to each comment!
It was made more difficult by the fact that most contributors were probably half-cut....
Title: Re: Flu
Post by: geoffd on March 30, 2020, 02:15:30 pm
Has anyone got Zoom? (Video conferencing) I'd never heard of it till last week, but we set the Missus up on it so she can chat to all her friends for hours. Its what Boris uses in his press conferences for the journalists, now they're not allowed in the room, and its free :)
We use it at work a lot, and even more now that we are all WFH, if you are using the free version then there is a limit of 40 minutes per session don't forget.
Title: Re: Flu
Post by: Truck on March 30, 2020, 07:02:38 pm
We use it at work a lot.....
Title: Re: Flu
Post by: Kev_mk3 on April 03, 2020, 02:31:47 am
We use it at work a lot.....
Title: Re: Flu
Post by: championaudi on April 13, 2020, 09:42:14 pm
things to do whist on the lockdown=
Paint the spare room, tick
refelt the shed, tick
clean out & organise tool boxes, tick
clean out loft tick
cut down neighbours overhanging branches tick
cut grass x2 tick
clean & catalogue all my 43rd scale models tick
list all books to Ebay tick
what next??
Paint the spare room, tick
refelt the shed, tick
clean out & organise tool boxes, tick
clean out loft tick
cut down neighbours overhanging branches tick
cut grass x2 tick
clean & catalogue all my 43rd scale models tick
list all books to Ebay tick
what next??
Title: Re: Flu
Post by: smokie on April 14, 2020, 01:26:38 am
Tipping Point?
Title: Re: Flu
Post by: championaudi on April 14, 2020, 08:34:52 pm
but only after 'homes under hammer' of course ::)
Title: Re: Flu
Post by: Kev_mk3 on April 17, 2020, 01:47:34 pm
I'm lost now home and away is only on monday and fridays :'(
