mercury7289 Posted June 13, 2020 #2451 Share Posted June 13, 2020 (edited) 28 minutes ago, Harry Peterson said: We did - seriously - do a deal with the local Co-operative Funeral Service, just before all this kicked off, for stripped down cremations at £1300 each all-in. They couldn’t quite match the best online price, but I know the Co-op has an excellent reputation. Wouldn’t do us a BOGOF though.......... Why would you not just go on a cruise? Edited June 13, 2020 by mercury7289 tenses Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Peterson Posted June 13, 2020 #2452 Share Posted June 13, 2020 9 minutes ago, mercury7289 said: Why did you not just go on a cruise? Well, it's certainly a cheap alternative......but a little unfair on the other passengers. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercury7289 Posted June 13, 2020 #2453 Share Posted June 13, 2020 (edited) 6 minutes ago, Harry Peterson said: Well, it's certainly a cheap alternative......but a little unfair on the other passengers. You could have got a round of applause and been the man over board! Edited June 13, 2020 by mercury7289 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Peterson Posted June 13, 2020 #2454 Share Posted June 13, 2020 9 minutes ago, mercury7289 said: You could have got a round of applause and been the man over board! Don't think I hadn't considered it for the longer term. Switzerland costs at least £10,000 and you don't get a cruise built into the package. Just a few chocolates. Yes - it might prove a great attraction for quite a few passengers, but distressing and inconveniencing for quite a few too. Not a great idea, but I'm sure it's not that uncommon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrierjohn Posted June 13, 2020 #2455 Share Posted June 13, 2020 4 hours ago, kalos said: We did the same Harry ,all paid for and nothing for our kids to worry about and we own a burial plot anyway . Looking back it is turning out to be a good investment to what it would cost at today's prices . What happens when the co op goes bust? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adawn47 Posted June 13, 2020 #2456 Share Posted June 13, 2020 4 hours ago, Harry Peterson said: Is Barnsley Co-op still as strong as it was? Used to be one of the strongest in the country, but I’m talking a while back. 12.5p in the pound divi then. Answered on another thread Harry. I'm forgetting what thread I'm on now. I hope this is not going to be my "new normal" Then again Frank would tell you I never know where I am😆 Avril Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger88 Posted June 13, 2020 #2457 Share Posted June 13, 2020 A friend of wine lives and work in Ireland right now. He is German and according to him the country is not experiences any problems dealing with Covid. Well, Germany is a very different story. The country is sort of a hub where tons of people meet and spread all over the place. This means that Germany will be hit the most but according to recent news it seems like they managed the situation very well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Peterson Posted June 13, 2020 #2458 Share Posted June 13, 2020 13 minutes ago, terrierjohn said: What happens when the co op goes bust? Nothing in my case, because nothing was paid in advance. In the case of prepayment schemes, the reputable ones are all fully bonded and financially protected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Peterson Posted June 13, 2020 #2459 Share Posted June 13, 2020 Just now, Roger88 said: A friend of wine lives and work in Ireland right now. He is German and according to him the country is not experiences any problems dealing with Covid. Well, Germany is a very different story. The country is sort of a hub where tons of people meet and spread all over the place. This means that Germany will be hit the most but according to recent news it seems like they managed the situation very well Germany has a very cool, calm, experienced leader in the shape of 'Mutti' Merkel, now the darling of the nation in the light of the outcome in Germany. Look what we've got, by comparison. And look at his standing in the polls now he's been tested and found seriously lacking. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalos Posted June 13, 2020 #2460 Share Posted June 13, 2020 39 minutes ago, terrierjohn said: What happens when the co op goes bust? The money gets ring fenced through a insurance trustee that ensures the paid up service cannot go bust even if the company does . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wowzz Posted June 13, 2020 #2461 Share Posted June 13, 2020 I know it is insensitive, but you can find companies that give very cheap deals by offering "off peak " cremations. It means that there is lots of money left over for the wake, but there is no "send off" in the crematorium. All down to personal choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indiana123 Posted June 14, 2020 #2462 Share Posted June 14, 2020 What do you think might happen tomorrow where you are? I see in one town they say that if it gets too crowded with shoppers they will have to barricade!! I'm not sure about this. It could go either way. Some people, like myself will hold back for a while. Do you think people are going to go out straight away? I am erring a bit on a slow start as I think us seniors will hold back... but then again ......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wowzz Posted June 14, 2020 #2463 Share Posted June 14, 2020 3 minutes ago, indiana123 said: What do you think might happen tomorrow where you are? I see in one town they say that if it gets too crowded with shoppers they will have to barricade!! I'm not sure about this. It could go either way. Some people, like myself will hold back for a while. Do you think people are going to go out straight away? I am erring a bit on a slow start as I think us seniors will hold back... but then again ......... God knows my wife likes shopping, but as she says, what's the point of buying new clothes when you can't go anywhere to wear them? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyMichelle Posted June 14, 2020 #2464 Share Posted June 14, 2020 9 minutes ago, wowzz said: God knows my wife likes shopping, but as she says, what's the point of buying new clothes when you can't go anywhere to wear them? If we go 'proper' shopping in Town, it has to evolve around food, so until the pubs or cafes are open, I ain't traipsing round any shops... Andy 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian1 Posted June 14, 2020 #2465 Share Posted June 14, 2020 13 hours ago, wowzz said: I know it is insensitive, but you can find companies that give very cheap deals by offering "off peak " cremations. It means that there is lots of money left over for the wake, but there is no "send off" in the crematorium. All down to personal choice. Like a happy hour without the happy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indiana123 Posted June 14, 2020 #2466 Share Posted June 14, 2020 37 minutes ago, wowzz said: God knows my wife likes shopping, but as she says, what's the point of buying new clothes when you can't go anywhere to wear them? What is Lady W's grand plan for the money saved during lockdown? I can help her if needed!!!😉😃 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wowzz Posted June 14, 2020 #2467 Share Posted June 14, 2020 21 minutes ago, indiana123 said: What is Lady W's grand plan for the money saved during lockdown? I can help her if needed!!!😉😃 Hands off ! I've suggested that Lady W might care to make a substantial contribution to our holiday fund. To that end, I have started leaving the Viking Ocean Cruises brochure in strategic places around the house. (My previous strategy, that revolved around me telling her that a convertible Jaguar would be a great investment, was, unfortunately, a non-starter!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare DamianG Posted June 14, 2020 #2468 Share Posted June 14, 2020 (edited) I've been up to our local park for a walk this morning, thoroughly enjoyed it and did me a world of good just getting out without any specific purpose (such as shopping). Saw quite a few groups of more than 6 people who were definitely not spaced 2m apart. Plenty of people either don't know or still choose to ignore the rules/guidance. Also, it still makes me laugh how closely all the cars are parked together even though there was a whole field available for parking as well as the usual 4 regular car parks. One thing I found really odd was how one group of 10 set up their chairs etc. on a bit of waste ground near one of the car parks. Maybe some of them have mobility issues but they were literally 20 metres away from a lovely, well maintained open field with lots of available space. There's nowt so funny as folk 😕 Edited June 14, 2020 by DamianG 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Peterson Posted June 14, 2020 #2469 Share Posted June 14, 2020 8 minutes ago, wowzz said: Hands off ! I've suggested that Lady W might care to make a substantial contribution to our holiday fund. To that end, I have started leaving the Viking Ocean Cruises brochure in strategic places around the house. (My previous strategy, that revolved around me telling her that a convertible Jaguar would be a great investment, was, unfortunately, a non-starter!) On another forum she’s telling people she’s off to Seasalt and Browns at Marshall’s Yard on Monday............and that’s just for starters! 😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wowzz Posted June 14, 2020 #2470 Share Posted June 14, 2020 12 minutes ago, Harry Peterson said: On another forum she’s telling people she’s off to Seasalt and Browns at Marshall’s Yard on Monday............and that’s just for starters! 😉 I'm hoping that she will just go to Poundland! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josy1953 Posted June 15, 2020 #2471 Share Posted June 15, 2020 I can't believe the numbers of shoppers that are being shown on the news today. They were showing huge queues waiting to do go into Primark, not a shop that I usually shop in but I can't imagine what they are selling that people are desperate to buy. They interviewed a lady who said she was desperate to buy some new clothes. I don't see the point of going into crowded places right now, if I was desperate I think that I would order on line. Am I just being stupid not understanding the need to shop ? 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Harry Peterson Posted June 15, 2020 #2473 Share Posted June 15, 2020 26 minutes ago, Josy1953 said: I can't believe the numbers of shoppers that are being shown on the news today. They were showing huge queues waiting to do go into Primark, not a shop that I usually shop in but I can't imagine what they are selling that people are desperate to buy. They interviewed a lady who said she was desperate to buy some new clothes. I don't see the point of going into crowded places right now, if I was desperate I think that I would order on line. Am I just being stupid not understanding the need to shop ? Absolutely agree with you - just why? The picture on this page horrifies me - queues outside a Nike store in central London. Is there any proper distancing going on, or is it just the perspective? https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-53044826 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Eddie99 Posted June 15, 2020 #2474 Share Posted June 15, 2020 28 minutes ago, Josy1953 said: I can't believe the numbers of shoppers that are being shown on the news today. They were showing huge queues waiting to do go into Primark, not a shop that I usually shop in but I can't imagine what they are selling that people are desperate to buy. They interviewed a lady who said she was desperate to buy some new clothes. I don't see the point of going into crowded places right now, if I was desperate I think that I would order on line. Am I just being stupid not understanding the need to shop ? I would agree with you Josy Just one point I’ve read elsewhere - young children do grow quickly, plus the season has changed, plus Primark is cheap but doesn’t do online. So, there may be a small constituency who really do need get in there to dress their kids properly ... but not the long lines shown in the media 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adawn47 Posted June 15, 2020 #2475 Share Posted June 15, 2020 48 minutes ago, kalos said: Covid 19 must make your trousers shrink too. Or as they say here 'ez cat deed' translation :- "Has the cat died? 😆 Avril 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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