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Anyone been in the shops etc today?
Been in town and first impressions were it seemed like a sci fi film. Surreal. Seeing so many in masks. Must admit havent been out much / in shops anyway. But went for a coffee at rhode island for a change of scenery from home 'office'.
Despite the strangeness of it (and the fact you didnt need one in the coffee shop) ive actually never seen town as busy this year even pre covid. Is it more confidence? Or people going out intrigued to see what its like? Bit of both.
Hopefuly sign of things to come. Even if the masks give people more confidence rather than more protection that has to be a good thing right?
Been in town and first impressions were it seemed like a sci fi film. Surreal. Seeing so many in masks. Must admit havent been out much / in shops anyway. But went for a coffee at rhode island for a change of scenery from home 'office'.
Despite the strangeness of it (and the fact you didnt need one in the coffee shop) ive actually never seen town as busy this year even pre covid. Is it more confidence? Or people going out intrigued to see what its like? Bit of both.
Hopefuly sign of things to come. Even if the masks give people more confidence rather than more protection that has to be a good thing right?
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Re: Mask day
When out this morning with the dogs saw a couple of people walking around with snoods on, bit more comfy than a surgical mask.
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Burnley in the top five places in the country for getting back to pre Covid footfall in town - strange given the issues in Blackburn and Pendle regards uptick in new cases
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and substantially less effectiveclaretonthecoast1882 wrote: ↑Fri Jul 24, 2020 1:28 pmWhen out this morning with the dogs saw a couple of people walking around with snoods on, bit more comfy than a surgical mask.
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Stern northerners!Chester Perry wrote: ↑Fri Jul 24, 2020 1:28 pmBurnley in the top five places in the country for getting back to pre Covid footfall in town - strange given the issues in Blackburn and Pendle regards uptick in new cases
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Seen a mate put on social media he went to the petrol station without one.
He filled up and went to pay before the chap stopped him and said you haven't got a mask on.
He had a choice of letting him in or him walking away with 80 quid of fuel.
He let him in. The next few customers had no mask either.
Just another 30m masks to landfill.
He filled up and went to pay before the chap stopped him and said you haven't got a mask on.
He had a choice of letting him in or him walking away with 80 quid of fuel.
He let him in. The next few customers had no mask either.
Just another 30m masks to landfill.
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The problem is, a lot of people will be priding themselves on what they can get away with. And ridiculing the whole thing.Quickenthetempo wrote: ↑Fri Jul 24, 2020 1:53 pmSeen a mate put on social media he went to the petrol station without one.
He filled up and went to pay before the chap stopped him and said you haven't got a mask on.
He had a choice of letting him in or him walking away with 80 quid of fuel.
He let him in. The next few customers had no mask either.
Just another 30m masks to landfill.
Same people who think every rule is there to be broken.
Its not hard to comply. Some just choose to be awkward,
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Just been to lidl in Burnley and counted 11 people with no masks on
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Strange. As when you can't pay at petrol stations, they take your car/registration details and ask for you to return to pay. It's happened a couple of times with me over the last 15 years when I genuinely forgot my wallet. Also, you can pay by card or use a cash machine.Quickenthetempo wrote: ↑Fri Jul 24, 2020 1:53 pmSeen a mate put on social media he went to the petrol station without one.
He filled up and went to pay before the chap stopped him and said you haven't got a mask on.
He had a choice of letting him in or him walking away with 80 quid of fuel.
He let him in. The next few customers had no mask either.
Just another 30m masks to landfill.
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Blackburn with Darwen now been designated an "area of intervention" because of rising levels of the virus, so the opening of gyms, pools and leisure centres postponed. (BBC)Chester Perry wrote: ↑Fri Jul 24, 2020 1:28 pmBurnley in the top five places in the country for getting back to pre Covid footfall in town - strange given the issues in Blackburn and Pendle regards uptick in new cases
Same with Luton.
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I was in town today and wore my mask throughout including walking through town. I’ve made a conscious effort to wear it over the last week to get used to it and I was surprised how quickly I became accustomed to it.
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Sainsbury’s have said they will make no attempt to stop people going in if they are not wearing masks.
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ClaretTony wrote: ↑Fri Jul 24, 2020 2:15 pmSainsbury’s have said they will make no attempt to stop people going in if they are not wearing masks.
Think Tesco n Asda have said the same
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Did a Friday morning shopping tour (sad, I know) to Tesco and Sainsbury in Burnley, local butcher and Booths in Barrowford. There was 100% mask wearing compliance in all of them.
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Too right they won't. Virus or no virus, they want the trade, like the rest.ClaretTony wrote: ↑Fri Jul 24, 2020 2:15 pmSainsbury’s have said they will make no attempt to stop people going in if they are not wearing masks.
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I work in a shop and would say 95% of people have worn them. Of those who didn't, all bar one idiot got one out of their pocket or car when reminded. (There is a big sign on the door and I think the mask thing has been mentioned on the news). The idiot was given a mask which he proceeded to wear on his chin
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Does your shop sell brain cells for him?Fenwick wrote: ↑Fri Jul 24, 2020 2:27 pmI work in a shop and would say 95% of people have worn them. Of those who didn't, all bar one idiot got one out of their pocket or car when reminded. (There is a big sign on the door and I think the mask thing has been mentioned on the news). The idiot was given a mask which he proceeded to wear on his chin
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We have some disposable masks but I've gone for the snood option. Will use it for running in the winter too.
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The Tesco staff I spoke to last night said the same. They will have someone dishing free masks out if the want one but will not challenge a non wearer.ClaretTony wrote: ↑Fri Jul 24, 2020 2:15 pmSainsbury’s have said they will make no attempt to stop people going in if they are not wearing masks.
But stated the police could fine them if caught and wished to do so.
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I was in Portugal last week and I think it's been mandatory there for a while, you can take them off once you're in a socially distanced restaurant or bar though for example so it's not too bad. It just became second nature to me after a day or two.
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I think it was a case of being too arrogant/special to do what the plebs were doing
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More likely they’ve seen some of the videos from America. Total fruit loops, kicking off in shops cos they can’t do what they are asked.ElectroClaret wrote: ↑Fri Jul 24, 2020 2:22 pmToo right they won't. Virus or no virus, they want the trade, like the rest.
Minnie, “would you put a mask on, please”
Covidiot, “why should I?”
Minnie, “cos your fecking ugly”
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That's you not being able to pay.FactualFrank wrote: ↑Fri Jul 24, 2020 2:09 pmStrange. As when you can't pay at petrol stations, they take your car/registration details and ask for you to return to pay. It's happened a couple of times with me over the last 15 years when I genuinely forgot my wallet. Also, you can pay by card or use a cash machine.
As a clever lad you will also know that if you offer to pay and they refuse to accept, then you haven't broken any laws. You can walk away.
He wanted to pay, but the cashier wouldn't let him in the shop at first.
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The problem I think we'll have with this is that the animosity created by idiots refusing to wear masks will mean that those people who legitimately don't have to wear one will also be on the receiving end of the animosity from do-gooders. For me its the whole "hidden disability" issue all over again.
Can those people who are expected to wear a mask please just do so, and can those people who will want to vilify those for not wearing one please refrain from judging as there may be a good reason behind it.
Can those people who are expected to wear a mask please just do so, and can those people who will want to vilify those for not wearing one please refrain from judging as there may be a good reason behind it.
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Been mandatory here since early April once you set foot out of your house (including putting the bins out).
Everyone back in the UK says it is not comfortable and so many don't want to wear but try wearing one when it's 34c outside and humidity is 80% in a one hour queue to vote as happened here a few weeks ago. Granted the punishments here are much harsher but despite the relatively high rate per capita of infections per day, there hasn't been anyone in ICU for quite almost a month and the death rate per capita is one of the lowest worldwide.
Given you only need to wear them inside a shop it's not very strict compared to other countries like Singapore.
Everyone back in the UK says it is not comfortable and so many don't want to wear but try wearing one when it's 34c outside and humidity is 80% in a one hour queue to vote as happened here a few weeks ago. Granted the punishments here are much harsher but despite the relatively high rate per capita of infections per day, there hasn't been anyone in ICU for quite almost a month and the death rate per capita is one of the lowest worldwide.
Given you only need to wear them inside a shop it's not very strict compared to other countries like Singapore.
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Every station has a night window, they were using those at my local stations when the lockdown initially happened.Quickenthetempo wrote: ↑Fri Jul 24, 2020 2:37 pmThat's you not being able to pay.
As a clever lad you will also know that if you offer to pay and they refuse to accept, then you haven't broken any laws. You can walk away.
He wanted to pay, but the cashier wouldn't let him in the shop at first.
If they've got any sense then they'll make idiots who don't want to wear a mask use the night window, that way they can still refuse them entry to the shop.
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as you know it's pretty much a disaster over here in the US. Shops here for the last few weeks (under new state legislation) are not allowed to let people in without a mask - you have to wear a mask out in public. I've only been out a couple of times since the order came into place and have seen only 1 person without a mask.
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Pre-empted this by ordering specially made re-usable masks a number of weeks ago. Not had to use them yet as we've had our groceries delivered since late February. In fact we've had everything delivered, including paint. Amazing what you can get delivered online these days. Can finally make use of them at the corner shop as that's about the only contact we've had outside work with the outside world.
Wear visors and masks at work but we wore masks prior to Covid anyway.
Wear visors and masks at work but we wore masks prior to Covid anyway.
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You raise an important point Zlatan, and there is of course exemptions, but it's not always possible to immediate see hidden disabilities (asthma) is an obvious one that's not viewable, my uncle is a sturdy chap and he's relatively fit, but he suffers from asthma, so therefore he's exempt from mask wearing, is it really that much of a hassle to wear one in an enclosed space for a short period of time, it's not like your expected to wear it unless you're in an indoor space, so it's really shouldn't be that hard to comply if you have the will to do so.Zlatan wrote: ↑Fri Jul 24, 2020 2:38 pmThe problem I think we'll have with this is that the animosity created by idiots refusing to wear masks will mean that those people who legitimately don't have to wear one will also be on the receiving end of the animosity from do-gooders. For me its the whole "hidden disability" issue all over again.
Can those people who are expected to wear a mask please just do so, and can those people who will want to vilify those for not wearing one please refrain from judging as there may be a good reason behind it.
And if it limits the spread of this virus all well and good, and we equally need to try and get the economy moving in the right direction, otherwise the fallout will last for a lot longer.
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I'm on Fuerteventura right now where the only people who seem to have a problem with wearing masks are teenage Spanish boys and some of the little Englanders after their €1 lager.
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What sort of person would vilify or judge those who don't waer a mask?Zlatan wrote: ↑Fri Jul 24, 2020 2:38 pmThe problem I think we'll have with this is that the animosity created by idiots refusing to wear masks will mean that those people who legitimately don't have to wear one will also be on the receiving end of the animosity from do-gooders. For me its the whole "hidden disability" issue all over again.
Can those people who are expected to wear a mask please just do so, and can those people who will want to vilify those for not wearing one please refrain from judging as there may be a good reason behind it.
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Thank you. I don't get many gold stars.
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Impressive supermarket tour that ICL. Hope you managed to squeeze in Waitrose, Aldi, Lidl and Asda as well ?
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SammyBoy - have you had to isolate for 14 days then? And how is it monitored if you don’t mind me asking ?
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You can understand people refusing to wear a mask on security grounds. For example all the people who think that ladies shouldn’t be allowed to wear niqabs in public will surely have a problem with this?
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Morrisons in Nelson don't forgetMarney&Mee wrote: ↑Fri Jul 24, 2020 4:17 pmImpressive supermarket tour that ICL. Hope you managed to squeeze in Waitrose, Aldi, Lidl and Asda as well ?
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Two simple solutions to the problem.
1. The government make it law and fine anyone not wearing a mask and fine stores and companies not enforcing it to customers.
2. Anyone who thinks wearing a mask is pointless or doesn't want to wear one, stay at home.
Obviously people who medically or have a legitimate reason for not wearing a mask shouldn't but you know some people will just make a medical excuse for not wearing one when there'll be nothing wrong with them.
1. The government make it law and fine anyone not wearing a mask and fine stores and companies not enforcing it to customers.
2. Anyone who thinks wearing a mask is pointless or doesn't want to wear one, stay at home.
Obviously people who medically or have a legitimate reason for not wearing a mask shouldn't but you know some people will just make a medical excuse for not wearing one when there'll be nothing wrong with them.
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Yeah I’ve had to isolate, but I’ve been working from home anyway so it doesn’t really change much for me. They make you fill out a form on your return stating where you can be located for the next 14 days, this is day 6 and nobody has checked on me yet. I seriously doubt anyone is being followed up to see if they’re adhering to it.
Do fill out the form though because the queue for people who hadn’t bothered was 10 times the size of the one for people who’d done it online.
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The lamest excuse up to date that I've heard for not wearing one was the girl on TV last night who said that she wouldn't wear one as she was worried that it would upset her baby if the baby saw her with one on!
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just been in supermarket. Everyone had masks on but OMG people get so impatient when they feel they don't have to social distance. Horrific experience. Would rather go back to 5m apart than put up with that every time I want a few groceries.
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yes course he didQuickenthetempo wrote: ↑Fri Jul 24, 2020 1:53 pmSeen a mate put on social media he went to the petrol station without one.
He filled up and went to pay before the chap stopped him and said you haven't got a mask on.
He had a choice of letting him in or him walking away with 80 quid of fuel.
He let him in. The next few customers had no mask either.
Just another 30m masks to landfill.
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They come in handy sometimes. I finally decided to take the plunge and learn to ride a horse, been putting it off for years due to it predominantly being a female/kids pursuit. I'm old enough now that I no longer care...
Went into the local horse tack shop to buy some gloves and struggled to find a pair big enough, at which point the assistant announced that 99% of their customers are female.
The mask came in handy to hide my blushes and preserve my anonymity
Went into the local horse tack shop to buy some gloves and struggled to find a pair big enough, at which point the assistant announced that 99% of their customers are female.
The mask came in handy to hide my blushes and preserve my anonymity
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Could he not have just paid through the little window to outdide by the cashier that there ALWAYS is? All sounds a bit dramatic....Quickenthetempo wrote: ↑Fri Jul 24, 2020 1:53 pmSeen a mate put on social media he went to the petrol station without one.
He filled up and went to pay before the chap stopped him and said you haven't got a mask on.
He had a choice of letting him in or him walking away with 80 quid of fuel.
He let him in. The next few customers had no mask either.
Just another 30m masks to landfill.
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I was thinking similar. They would have let him pay somehow. I smell bullsh1t and whoever it was, was just wanting a few likes.Jakubs Tash wrote: ↑Fri Jul 24, 2020 8:22 pmCould he not have just paid through the little window to outdide by the cashier that there ALWAYS is? All sounds a bit dramatic....
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Had to like that Frank...FactualFrank wrote: ↑Fri Jul 24, 2020 8:24 pmI was thinking similar. They would have let him pay somehow. I smell bullsh1t and whoever it was, was just wanting a few likes.
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Your mate is lying.Quickenthetempo wrote: ↑Fri Jul 24, 2020 1:53 pmSeen a mate put on social media he went to the petrol station without one.
He filled up and went to pay before the chap stopped him and said you haven't got a mask on.
He had a choice of letting him in or him walking away with 80 quid of fuel.
He let him in. The next few customers had no mask either.
Just another 30m masks to landfill.