Monkeys Fist 41165 Posted July 9 Share Posted July 9 Ooof! Just looked up the categories for hurricanes… Cat 1 - Very dangerous winds will produce some damage: Well-constructed frame homes could have damage to roof, shingles, vinyl siding and gutters. Large branches of trees will snap and shallowly rooted trees may be toppled. Extensive damage to power lines and poles likely will result in power outages that could last a few to several days. all the up to Cat 5- Catastrophic damage will occur: A high percentage of framed homes will be destroyed, with total roof failure and wall collapse. Fallen trees and power poles will isolate residential areas. Power outages will last for weeks to possibly months. Most of the area will be uninhabitable for weeks or months. Maybe Beryl isn’t such a bad choice, for a Cat 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo 172 Posted July 9 Share Posted July 9 She was a Cat 5 in the Gulf but thankfully just clipped the edge of the Yucatan Peninsula which weakened it, otherwise we'd have been fucked, I went through Hurricane Harvey which I think was a Cat 4 but thankfully we only got the outer bands, even that was absolute carnage 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Ayatollah Hermione 13501 Posted July 23 Share Posted July 23 Fucking COVID. I think anyway. Started with a cough and now I’m absolutely fucked. Aches and pains everywhere, no energy, sore throat and could hardly taste my tea. Though that might be my lasses cooking. Good timing for the Olympics like Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Monkeys Fist 41165 Posted July 24 Share Posted July 24 8 hours ago, Ayatollah Hermione said: Fucking COVID. I think anyway. Started with a cough and now I’m absolutely fucked. Aches and pains everywhere, no energy, sore throat and could hardly taste my tea. Though that might be my lasses cooking. Good timing for the Olympics like My neighbour and uncle have both just had it- it’s definitely doing the rounds again up here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonatine 11065 Posted July 24 Share Posted July 24 38 minutes ago, Monkeys Fist said: My neighbour and uncle have both just had it- it’s definitely doing the rounds again up here. Fair few folk at work have had it again too, definitely been a spike recently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 42030 Posted July 24 Share Posted July 24 I'm on a packed train to London. Tube action once I get there. Just waiting for the sore throat... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinRobin 10587 Posted July 24 Share Posted July 24 3 minutes ago, Gemmill said: I'm on a packed train to London. Tube action once I get there. Just waiting for the sore throat... Thought you were immune Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renton 20177 Posted July 24 Share Posted July 24 Colleague put it on teams she had tested positive last week. I had talked to her face to face. Last night, I felt a bit ill. Nowt really, slightly tight chest, general malaise. In line with bad hay fever or a mild cold. Felt better this morning, but not quite 100%, so just done a test. The line is very faint but its positive. Fucking wish I hadn't done the test now. After missing previous holidays due to my "illness" at the start of this month, I'm supposed to be walking in the Lakes tomorrow and Friday, staying at a hotel. It's non-cancellable so if I don't go that's £500 wasted and tbh that's a big hit for me cos I'm struggling a bit financially at the moment. Am I really going to sack this off due to a very faint line on a test when I feel okay, well enough to walk 15 miles over Helvellyn as intended? I've no legal requirement to self isolate, and if this was just a normal cold, which it basically is now (coronavirus have always caused 10% of colds), I wouldn't even consider not going under these circumstances. On the other hand, its clear this bugger is very infectious and I don't want to be responsible for infecting someone who might not cope as well. Really not sure what to do now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 10335 Posted July 24 Share Posted July 24 13 minutes ago, Renton said: Colleague put it on teams she had tested positive last week. I had talked to her face to face. Last night, I felt a bit ill. Nowt really, slightly tight chest, general malaise. In line with bad hay fever or a mild cold. Felt better this morning, but not quite 100%, so just done a test. The line is very faint but its positive. Fucking wish I hadn't done the test now. After missing previous holidays due to my "illness" at the start of this month, I'm supposed to be walking in the Lakes tomorrow and Friday, staying at a hotel. It's non-cancellable so if I don't go that's £500 wasted and tbh that's a big hit for me cos I'm struggling a bit financially at the moment. Am I really going to sack this off due to a very faint line on a test when I feel okay, well enough to walk 15 miles over Helvellyn as intended? I've no legal requirement to self isolate, and if this was just a normal cold, which it basically is now (coronavirus have always caused 10% of colds), I wouldn't even consider not going under these circumstances. On the other hand, its clear this bugger is very infectious and I don't want to be responsible for infecting someone who might not cope as well. Really not sure what to do now. Can't you call the Hotel and explain the situation? Most places are pretty reasonable when it comes to COVID? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJS 4227 Posted July 24 Share Posted July 24 That looks more like a faint positive at the end of the infection rather than at the start - maybe test again tomorrow and Friday? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree 4375 Posted July 24 Share Posted July 24 (edited) Go, wear a mask when inside. Edited July 24 by Christmas Tree 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 10335 Posted July 24 Share Posted July 24 Just now, Christmas Tree said: Go, wear a mask when inside. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renton 20177 Posted July 24 Share Posted July 24 1 minute ago, NJS said: That looks more like a faint positive at the end of the infection rather than at the start - maybe test again tomorrow and Friday? I din't feel any symptoms until last night and the timing would fit getting it from my colleague last week. I will repeat tomorrow morning* and make a decision then though. If I'm positive, I'll not go, the wife and kids can go without me. So fucked off with this shit. * Might forget to put the swab in my nostril. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex 33830 Posted July 24 Share Posted July 24 23 minutes ago, Renton said: Colleague put it on teams she had tested positive last week. I had talked to her face to face. Last night, I felt a bit ill. Nowt really, slightly tight chest, general malaise. In line with bad hay fever or a mild cold. Felt better this morning, but not quite 100%, so just done a test. The line is very faint but its positive. Fucking wish I hadn't done the test now. After missing previous holidays due to my "illness" at the start of this month, I'm supposed to be walking in the Lakes tomorrow and Friday, staying at a hotel. It's non-cancellable so if I don't go that's £500 wasted and tbh that's a big hit for me cos I'm struggling a bit financially at the moment. Am I really going to sack this off due to a very faint line on a test when I feel okay, well enough to walk 15 miles over Helvellyn as intended? I've no legal requirement to self isolate, and if this was just a normal cold, which it basically is now (coronavirus have always caused 10% of colds), I wouldn't even consider not going under these circumstances. On the other hand, its clear this bugger is very infectious and I don't want to be responsible for infecting someone who might not cope as well. Really not sure what to do now. Given you don’t have to isolate, I’d guess hardly else is, even in the unlikely event they’ve actually tested. Unless it’s an excuse to work from home or pull out of a presidential election. I.e. they won’t be cancelling any non-refundable holidays. I’d take CT’s advice and be considerate. Wear a mask indoors, avoid too much contact where you can etc 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewerk 29211 Posted July 24 Share Posted July 24 Aye, if no other cunt is isolating these days then you missing out on your trip isn't going to majorly change anything. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazzler 8158 Posted July 24 Share Posted July 24 1 hour ago, Renton said: Colleague put it on teams she had tested positive last week. I had talked to her face to face. Last night, I felt a bit ill. Nowt really, slightly tight chest, general malaise. In line with bad hay fever or a mild cold. Felt better this morning, but not quite 100%, so just done a test. The line is very faint but its positive. Fucking wish I hadn't done the test now. After missing previous holidays due to my "illness" at the start of this month, I'm supposed to be walking in the Lakes tomorrow and Friday, staying at a hotel. It's non-cancellable so if I don't go that's £500 wasted and tbh that's a big hit for me cos I'm struggling a bit financially at the moment. Am I really going to sack this off due to a very faint line on a test when I feel okay, well enough to walk 15 miles over Helvellyn as intended? I've no legal requirement to self isolate, and if this was just a normal cold, which it basically is now (coronavirus have always caused 10% of colds), I wouldn't even consider not going under these circumstances. On the other hand, its clear this bugger is very infectious and I don't want to be responsible for infecting someone who might not cope as well. Really not sure what to do now. I’d go, personally. Would you still go if it was a cold? If the answer is yes then I’d treat it the same. 90% of the people you’d kill off voted reform anyway so fuck them. I’ve had what I presume was Covid in the last week which has now devolved into what I think is a chest infection. I was fine with the maybe Rona but way worse now. I’m writing this from the office because fuck these people and their underlying health problems - get on your holidays. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 21191 Posted July 24 Share Posted July 24 covid is over @Renton - no body gives a shit if you catch it anymore, no one else is isolating if they catch it, most people aren't even testing. enjoy your holiday and cross your fingers it's a mild case 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayatollah Hermione 13501 Posted July 24 Share Posted July 24 I took the day off today like but that was more to give myself a day of rest to get better rather than anything kind of obligation to isolate. If I only had mild symptoms and I had a holiday to go on, I’d be there with bells on. Just bring sanitiser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Dynamite 6795 Posted July 24 Share Posted July 24 6 hours ago, Alex said: Given you don’t have to isolate, I’d guess hardly else is, even in the unlikely event they’ve actually tested. Unless it’s an excuse to work from home or pull out of a presidential election. I.e. they won’t be cancelling any non-refundable holidays. I’d take CT’s advice and be considerate. Wear a mask indoors, avoid too much contact where you can etc Doctors and nurses are working on the wards with COVID now. They just mask up and avoid the vulnerable patients. It's nigh on impossible to transmit it outdoors too. You've basically for a cold so I wouldn't overthink it. Enjoy your holiday 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renton 20177 Posted July 24 Share Posted July 24 Aye, cheers lads, as long as I feel okay tomorrow I'll go. Good excuse to not hang around the bar and get Mrs Rents to fetch my breakfast. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 42030 Posted July 24 Share Posted July 24 Aye just go. If you did kill someone you'll never know anyway. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holden McGroin 6128 Posted July 25 Share Posted July 25 Aye. There are no rules anymore. I treat it like any other cold etc now. I don’t even bother testing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazzler 8158 Posted July 25 Share Posted July 25 15 minutes ago, Holden McGroin said: Aye. There are no rules anymore. I treat it like any other cold etc now. I don’t even bother testing. I still test then I hold it up as I hockle on passers by. I miss the glory days of mass panic in 2020. Just bought a trolley full of bog rolls and got a semi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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