Covid 19 -

[Pis-ton broke]

Originally Posted by MercuryT

Just saw a guy not wash his hands (Woolies doesn't require it at my store) then touched pretty every piece of fruit in the Market to examine before deciding on a few items for his basket.

Deadset these safety/risk measures mean nothing so long as this stupidity continues.

i saw this while visiting a roadside fruit seller, i complained to the vendor, then he told this guy to stop it. i know why they do it , but we all have to put up with who knows, germs/ bacteria.

[GO FURTHER]

[Tassie f100]

Originally Posted by MercuryT

Just saw a guy not wash his hands (Woolies doesn't require it at my store) then touched pretty every piece of fruit in the Market to examine before deciding on a few items for his basket.

Deadset these safety/risk measures mean nothing so long as this stupidity continues.

Hope you pointed out to him the arrogance of his stupidity.

[blue sleeper]

Originally Posted by blue sleeper

You're not wrong there. My mother has been battling cancer and a heart condition, I have chronic sinus allergies so it would be hard for me to tell if I actually had it. Yet the beach up the road yesterday was packed with tourists from a much bigger population, they have no ****ing idea how much their leisure can affect the locals.

Because of people like them I could possibly not see my parents for months, hell I could possibly not get to say goodbye to my mother in person because a bunch of people decided they needed a tan or some waves or some instacrap pictures....

The beach situation still hasn't changed. Anyone have a P90 I can borrow?......

[blue sleeper]

Originally Posted by MercuryT

Just saw a guy not wash his hands (Woolies doesn't require it at my store) then touched pretty every piece of fruit in the Market to examine before deciding on a few items for his basket.

Deadset these safety/risk measures mean nothing so long as this stupidity continues.

Can we bring back public executions? 2 metres apart from each other of course.....

[danzvtil]

People don’t wash their hands full stop. Being on the rd all day, I use public/shopping centre toilets frequently, every single time, there will be someone in the cubicle, flush, walk straight out, often they are wearing the uniform of a food court outlet. Fkn disgusting.

[CyberWasp]

Unfortunately we are now in the hands of the dumbest 5% of the community, who will keep spreading this around for a much longer time than is necessary.
It is sad that a majority of people are trying to do the right things to minimise the spread and get things back to normal asap.

[Franco Cozzo]

Originally Posted by danzvtil

People don’t wash their hands full stop. Being on the rd all day, I use public/shopping centre toilets frequently, every single time, there will be someone in the cubicle, flush, walk straight out, often they are wearing the uniform of a food court outlet. Fkn disgusting.

Go to a shopping centre and take a crap and while you're snapping off a log, count all the people who come in and leave without washing their hands

[Beastie]

I made myself a portable hand washing system in my zombie van using a 20ltr water container from Bunno's and a few bits and pieces that I had laying around at home.

It even slides in and out...

[burnz]

socialist/Marxist should like this virus,
think of it as a 60 day free trial...

[cheap]

Originally Posted by CyberWasp

Unfortunately we are now in the hands of the dumbest 5% of the community, who will keep spreading this around for a much longer time than is necessary.
It is sad that a majority of people are trying to do the right things to minimise the spread and get things back to normal asap.

The results post Stage 1, 2 and 3 have been really good. Lockdown/quarantine/social distancing whatever you want to call it, it is working.

We were on a daily trajectory of 25-30% increase in cases, i.e a doubling every 3-4 days. The latest number is 6.6%. Just have to keep the governance up and people need to co-operate.

IMO, forget the fines just go to the next level and make ABC TV useful. Have the ABC "live stream social distancing compliant public floggings".

This would help motivate the dumbest, and it would probably be a ratings winner.

[cheap]

Why isn't "going for a drive" an acceptable reason for being out?

I just want to get out of the house, I'd be minding my own business, being in the car if best practice social distancing, and for many motoring enthusiasts it is their "stress relief". It doesn't make much sense to me. Alternatively, I'll pack a bunch of shopping bags in the boot and go the long way to Costco a few times a week. If I get pulled over I'm going shopping.

[oldel]

Originally Posted by burnz

socialist/Marxist should like this virus,
think of it as a 60 day free trial...

I used to be pro-socialism when it was about executing the aristocracy and land lords plus releasing the peasants and indentured servants from their bonds.
But I'm not longer a socialist because it became all about saving companies like banks, airlines and gm etc.

[Romulus]

Originally Posted by MercuryT

I'm not saying your proposal is necessarily wrong in terms of PS workers.

It was the completely offensive and unnecessarily nasty comment about PS workers and their output that I was referring to.

Oh.....ok. Apologies, I should have clarified. With the exception of Police, Military, Teachers and Nurses, there's nothing that couldn't be done in the private sector more efficiently and at a cheaper cost than what's done in the public sector. As Nigel Farage said of unelected government bureaucrats "I know that virtually none of you have done a proper job in your lives" echos the competency and vacuum of accountability in the PS. My opinion.

[Romulus]

Originally Posted by Tassie f100

Hope you pointed out to him the arrogance of his stupidity.

I hope you agree the PSU should take a haircut like the rest of the million odd who've lost their jobs. $750 per week is quite generous.

[Romulus]

Originally Posted by CyberWasp

Unfortunately we are now in the hands of the dumbest 5% of the community, who will keep spreading this around for a much longer time than is necessary.
It is sad that a majority of people are trying to do the right things to minimise the spread and get things back to normal asap.

Are you referring to the politicians or the 'health' experts?

[LG17]

Bowdens are doing their bit in the battle.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KdwtvJEend8

[five 7]

Originally Posted by cheap

Why isn't "going for a drive" an acceptable reason for being out?

I just want to get out of the house, I'd be minding my own business, being in the car if best practice social distancing, and for many motoring enthusiasts it is their "stress relief". It doesn't make much sense to me. Alternatively, I'll pack a bunch of shopping bags in the boot and go the long way to Costco a few times a week. If I get pulled over I'm going shopping.

Maybe to prevent things like this happening, young couple were bored with lockdown so were heading out to Piha beach on Sunday. Ended up myself members of my family plus tow truck driver getting involved. Lucky they weren't injured which meant we could keep some distance.

[smoo]

Do you think insurance would cover that... Non essential driving during a national state of emergency.

[five 7]

Yes i think its going to be a bit hard to explain, not to many food outlets at Piha, i will find out at some stage the towie is a mate, he said they take photos back at the yard to send to insurance, so claim processing can proceed while lockdown is in place.

[ford71V8]

Originally Posted by Sioso

Just in case anyone thought using magnets could be helpful, think again:
https://www.theguardian.com/australi...navirus-device

He doesn't look very happy.
I think I would have asked for my photo to not be included in article.
And he's supposed to be one of the clever ones

[five 7]

Originally Posted by ford71V8

He doesn't look very happy.
I think I would have asked for my photo to not be included in article.
And he's supposed to be one of the clever ones

That made me laugh, also a good reason not to have much confidence in people with letters after there name, who seem to be making a lot of important decisions lately.

[MercuryT]

Originally Posted by Romulus

Oh.....ok. Apologies, I should have clarified. With the exception of Police, Military, Teachers and Nurses, there's nothing that couldn't be done in the private sector more efficiently and at a cheaper cost than what's done in the public sector. As Nigel Farage said of unelected government bureaucrats "I know that virtually none of you have done a proper job in your lives" echos the competency and vacuum of accountability in the PS. My opinion.

All good mate.

I guess the "PS is a joke" is something I've put up with for years. Personally I'm proud of my work, I don't earn much and yes it is in the PS.

Sure there is weaknesses, don't dispute that at all nor your pay cut proposal, but I'd be confident in saying any huge private corporation has weaknesses too that's all.

But again. All good and unfortunately people's lives are being affected in various ways.

[MercuryT]

Originally Posted by Romulus

Oh.....ok. Apologies, I should have clarified. With the exception of Police, Military, Teachers and Nurses,

Land (my area) is pretty important too Romulus.

Without a highly functioning office the real estate/Conveyancing industry and elderly safety (Powers of Attorney) stops to nothing which further impacts lives (which may be inevitable if we lock down but hopefully you get my point mate).

[MercuryT]

Originally Posted by Tassie f100

Hope you pointed out to him the arrogance of his stupidity.

I actually should have. You are right.

But no I avoid conflict where possible these days due to ex wife court etc as stress no good for me.

But yeah......this is no exaggeration, grabbed at least 20 apples, at least 20 bananas etc....it was like he wanted the perfect fruit.

Then bought just two of each???

[MercuryT]

Originally Posted by cheap

Why isn't "going for a drive" an acceptable reason for being out?

Is it not?

I was pulled over last night for a RBT about 11pm and all good - they asked where i was going.

I said "No idea. Just enjoying the music and a drive to relax".

They laughed and were fine about it! Are other States different?

[asagaai]

Got back from round four in Sydney - was there Sunday, Monday and Tuesday this week.

I was in an apartment 54 floors up in CBD overlooking Botany Bay and the Blue Mountains.

Compared to last week where jets were flying in every 15 minutes, I literally this week saw 1 jet coming in each 8 hours, 1 jet out each 8 hours odd. Just freakily quiet.

As a plus- on Tuesday evening sat on the balcony and there was an amazing sunset over the Blue Mountains- I have never seen the Blue Mountains so clearly from Sydney CBD- that rust belt of brown smog that sits over the skyline has lifted....

Because there was so little in pedestrian movement in the Sydney CBD, you see people on the street more. I actually got a little emotional when I saw a girl with dark hair about 18 on the street, and she looked a lot like my youngest daughter.

Then on Tuesday I saw a lady who looked 90 sleeping on cardboard with grey hair, and small bony blackened hand sticking out from the blanket- and she looked a lot like my grandmother who lived to 99.

I had my bodyarmour on as I was in fight mode running a matter, but these pitiful scenes still ripped through me.

Tough times for many and a reminder that I have it good and to quit bitchin...

[Sioso]

This excuse won't work, it was worth a shot though...............

From news.com.au:

Lamborghini driver caught allegedly speeding to coronavirus clinic
Natalie Wolfe

A Sydney man has had his licence suspended after police allegedly caught him speeding to a coronavirus clinic.

Just before 7pm on Monday night, police spotted the 35-year-old man allegedly driving his Lamborghini at speeds of up to 160km/h in a 90km/h zone along Sydney's M4.

The man was pulled over in Lidcombe, in Sydney's west, and allegedly told the officer he was on his way to Westmead Hospital to get tested for coronavirus.

The officer, who followed appropriate protocols, fined the man and suspended his licence.

The man then continued to the clinic to be tested before undergoing mandatory self-isolation, NSW Polie said.

Traffic and Highway Patrol Commandeer, Assistant Commissioner Michael Corboy, issued a warning to motorists.

“Drivers shouldn’t break the road rules under any circumstances,” Assistant Commissioner Corboy said.

“Speeding endangers the life of motorists as well as pedestrians.”

“If you think you may have symptoms of COVID-19 and want to seek help from a doctor or hospital, call ahead of time to book an appointment, or visit a NSW Health COVID-19/Flu assessment clinic should you become unwell.”

[.:4:.]

I got called in to work today and caught up with the boys. Yes adhearing to guidlines. They were saying over the past few days police on pushys have been handing out warnings/fines to those in the streets who are not complying to current distancing rules. Even people in cars with more then 2 people who arent family members. It really is how it is these days.

[oldel]

The USA is being hilariously bad again.
The private hospitals say it's not a good look for staff to wear a mask in public, so they are reprimanding or firing staff.
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/31/h...ronavirus.html

The Theodore Roosevelt air craft carrier is struck down by the virus but the navy isn't answering calls to relieve the crew.
https://www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/...h-15167883.php

Before anyone jumps in saying I'll blaming this on one person - I'm not. It's idiots all the way down.