Steven W Posted October 4, 2020 Share Posted October 4, 2020 (edited) 9 minutes ago, 101 said: In terms of doing our own thing? Or just FMs general decisions making? Im not so keen on the circuit breaker - I think the October holidays are a good time o have a break if the closure of schools lowers the rate of infection I think over the winter period, until the February holidays then we should be looking at blended learning. If the break in schools doesn't lower the infection then I guess limiting people mixing in houses is as much as you can do without ruining the economy. I think we will look back and be able to properly critique the FMs decisions but I have a lot of sympathy that she can't really do exactly what she wants as she has no borrowing powers to help sectors out if their business is shut/ limited operation. We can't borrow to revolutionise our teaching etc. Granted it's an unenviable job at the minute, but I don't think it's been handled well. Coming out of lockdown much slower than everywhere else on the premise that we'll get our reward for being patient, only to find ourselves going into another lockdown of sorts just a couple of months later sticks in my throat. Among other things, but I can't be bothered typing just now. Edited October 4, 2020 by Steven W 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
101 Posted October 4, 2020 Share Posted October 4, 2020 3 minutes ago, Steven W said: Granted it's an unenviable job at the minute, but I don't think it's been handled well. Coming out of lockdown much slower than everywhere else on the premise that we'll get our reward for being patient, only to find ourselves going into another lockdown of sorts just a couple of months later sticks in my throat. Among other things, but I can't be bothered typing just now. We locked down much later than most mainland European countries and opened hospitality up earlier than some, for example Ireland only let wet pubs open on the 21st September (23rd for N.Ireland) , they closed on the 15th March (ours 20th March) I would have liked to see all outdoor industry open before the indoor sector as its odd that I can watch football at my local cinema with a beer but can watch it live and outdoors. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.A.F.C Posted October 4, 2020 Share Posted October 4, 2020 Unreported cases is a shocker, wtf 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Szamo's_Ammo Posted October 4, 2020 Share Posted October 4, 2020 Nicola on 23rd September: Quote "It is also the case - and we know this from our experience earlier this year - that acting quickly and decisively against the virus is essential. "In other words, if we believe further action will be required there is nothing to be gained - and potentially much to be lost, including lives - from delay." Let's wait until the middle of October then, which will result in an even longer lockdown. -1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BucksburnDandy Posted October 4, 2020 Share Posted October 4, 2020 Irish version of SAGE recommending a four week total lockdown, and Paris is closing bars/restaurants for 15 days. The circuit break is happening lads. Get used to it. Aye it is an inevitability. The sooner it is announced this week about the lockdown, the better for letting people get used to the idea.Not going to be overly bothered by one either, I'll still be working during the week and although I have a week off next week, will happily fill it with dog walks and some lazy days. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8MileBU Posted October 4, 2020 Share Posted October 4, 2020 1 hour ago, Tynierose said: It started when Ed Woodward was appointed, then Ole the hopeless, keeps picking fatty Shaw and slabheid maguire, bailly, lindelof etc whilst continuing to sign players in the wrong positions. Shambles. Yes, a football analogy is pretty apt. Does the government’s inability to operate a straightforward test, track & trace system and do basic math not remind you a wee bit of the Juniors being unable to even produce a full season fixture list? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mathematics Posted October 4, 2020 Share Posted October 4, 2020 2 minutes ago, 8MileBU said: do basic math Mods, please. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honest_Man#1 Posted October 4, 2020 Share Posted October 4, 2020 Here comes my heads gone when it’s announced tomorrow we’re going into a circuit breaker lockdown by the end of the week. Just in time for the government advised staycations that everyone has planned for the school holiday time. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob1885 Posted October 4, 2020 Share Posted October 4, 2020 Wee Nippy just RT'd this [emoji58][emoji58] Hahaha that's actually pathetic from her. The equivalent of falling out with your bird and then goes and retweets about all men being shite. Or something. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Posted October 4, 2020 Share Posted October 4, 2020 By an astonishing coincidence these circuit breakers in October and Christmas will appear at the exact times schools are on holidays. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Posted October 4, 2020 Share Posted October 4, 2020 30 minutes ago, Szamo's_Ammo said: Nicola on 23rd September: Let's wait until the middle of October then, which will result in an even longer lockdown. Everyone knows that 'acting quickly' really means 'waiting three weeks for the schools to be off anyway'. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melanius Mullarkey Posted October 4, 2020 Share Posted October 4, 2020 Schools are off in Dundee now. Do we get our own special circuit breaker? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melanius Mullarkey Posted October 4, 2020 Share Posted October 4, 2020 26 minutes ago, mathematics said: Mods, please. "Its Philip actually, not Phil" type post IMO. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Posted October 4, 2020 Share Posted October 4, 2020 3 minutes ago, Melanius Mullarkey said: Schools are off in Dundee now. Do we get our own special circuit breaker? No need, like all teuchtars you get two weeks anyway. Get out picking tatties 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Posted October 4, 2020 Share Posted October 4, 2020 1 minute ago, Snafu said: Wasn't the purpose of the October break, yes October break not holiday originally was for teacher training and it was only for one week? No 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peasy23 Posted October 4, 2020 Share Posted October 4, 2020 Wasn't the purpose of the October break, yes October break not holiday originally was for teacher training and it was only for one week?It's only one week in Glasgow, and it is a holiday for staff. In service day on Friday for training. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Posted October 4, 2020 Share Posted October 4, 2020 Just now, Snafu said: What was it for then? What do you mean? It's one (or two, depending on the local authority) of our eight weeks' holiday per year. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthernLights Posted October 4, 2020 Share Posted October 4, 2020 2 minutes ago, Snafu said: What was it for then? Agricultural based child labour. http://blog.scottishagriculturalimplementmakers.co.uk/?p=525 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pandarilla Posted October 4, 2020 Share Posted October 4, 2020 Wasn't the purpose of the October break, yes October break not holiday originally was for teacher training and it was only for one week?Tattie fortnight in Dundee and Angus. Time for the weans to help get the harvest in. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Posted October 4, 2020 Share Posted October 4, 2020 Ah right, I see what you mean. The reason some councils get two weeks instead of one was so that children could help with the harvest. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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