Be careful what you wish for!

LeTouriste replied on 28/03/2020 18:20

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Posted on 28/03/2020 18:20

I was brought up as Christian and follow Christian principles, but I am an Agnostic. My belief is in the power of Nature - not just our planet but the whole Universe.

A year or so ago I got into a discussion with friends about the problem of global warming, and my case for argument took me along the following path, as follows:

The Earth was not formed specifically for the benefit of Mankind - we simply evolved by accident along with all other species. In fact, Mankind itself has become the greatest threat to life on Earth. My claim was that Nature would one day address the balance by producing some form of catastrophe. Annihilation of Mankind would only remove one species, and probably result in reducing the threat that now exists to many more.

I was speaking quite glibly at the time, and a few of the group were quite amused by my “prophecies”. Now, with the advent of COVID-19, and its on going progress despite drastic actions by governments and medical science, I cannot help wondering if my comments about the power of Nature were a little nearer to the truth than I imagined.

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Posted on 30/03/2020 13:06 by Rocky 2 buckets

JV, ET, I was going by this🤷🏻‍♂️

Posted on 30/03/2020 13:16

Yes R2B but I personally would apply my own common sense. Some need deliveries of food or medicine an it is not uncommon, from what friends have said, that those delivering have stood at a gate or half way across a lawn to have a short talk.

On Friday our grass cutting chat sat on a wall on part of our covered patio wearing a face mask and gloves for a 10 minute natter. He was sat 12 feet from me and 9 feet from OH. No matter what generality the government dictates it is up to all to risk assess and to use good judgement

Rocky 2 buckets replied on 30/03/2020 13:17

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Posted on 30/03/2020 13:13 by Tinwheeler

That was my understanding of the situation, Rocky. We should not visit family, friends or neighbours in their homes, or anywhere else. Shopping should be left on the doorstep, I hear.

I'm afraid it’s the thoughtlessness of some that's going to aid the spread of infection. 🙁

Posted on 30/03/2020 13:17

Going to & actually is aiding the spread😕.
some folk will always have an excuse to believe rules are not for them🤷🏻‍♂️

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Rocky 2 buckets replied on 30/03/2020 13:20

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Posted on 30/03/2020 13:16 by

Yes R2B but I personally would apply my own common sense. Some need deliveries of food or medicine an it is not uncommon, from what friends have said, that those delivering have stood at a gate or half way across a lawn to have a short talk.

On Friday our grass cutting chat sat on a wall on part of our covered patio wearing a face mask and gloves for a 10 minute natter. He was sat 12 feet from me and 9 feet from OH. No matter what generality the government dictates it is up to all to risk assess and to use good judgement

Posted on 30/03/2020 13:20

I’ve yet to see your personal caveats on Govt dictats ET🙄

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JVB66 replied on 30/03/2020 13:20

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Posted on 30/03/2020 13:06 by Rocky 2 buckets

JV, ET, I was going by this🤷🏻‍♂️

Posted on 30/03/2020 13:20

That is not the official idea, as the meaning is IN the homes of relatives,

Cornersteady replied on 30/03/2020 13:22

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Posted on 30/03/2020 13:13 by Tinwheeler

That was my understanding of the situation, Rocky. We should not visit family, friends or neighbours in their homes, or anywhere else. Shopping should be left on the doorstep, I hear.

I'm afraid it’s the thoughtlessness of some that's going to aid the spread of infection. 🙁

Posted on 30/03/2020 13:22

yes indeed, our eldest daughter lives by herself only about 20 minutes walk away but we haven't seen her (well apart on on the mobile and computer) and nor do we expect to.

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Posted on 30/03/2020 13:20 by Rocky 2 buckets

I’ve yet to see your personal caveats on Govt dictats ET🙄

Posted on 30/03/2020 13:22

You have no need to R2B.

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JVB66 replied on 30/03/2020 13:24

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Posted on 30/03/2020 13:13 by Tinwheeler

That was my understanding of the situation, Rocky. We should not visit family, friends or neighbours in their homes, or anywhere else. Shopping should be left on the doorstep, I hear.

I'm afraid it’s the thoughtlessness of some that's going to aid the spread of infection. 🙁

Posted on 30/03/2020 13:24

That is what a "visit" is the understanding of sensible people, not IN the relatives property