Splice the mainbrace Posted June 23, 2021 #22801 Share Posted June 23, 2021 9 minutes ago, SarahHben said: It’s been a lovely sunny day here. We spent the morning at Carisbrooke Castle, the afternoon at Alum Bay and have just got back from a very good dinner at the Buddle Inn. My husband said he’d promised me a cruise so he took me on a boat trip to the Needles 😂 I'm glad that you got to the Buddle Inn. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dermotsgirl Posted June 23, 2021 #22802 Share Posted June 23, 2021 Today, we have had a very long day out. We left our house at 6am and got back at 9.15pm. We went on a coach trip to Cromer. We really enjoyed it, and the weather was ideal. Sunny but not too hot. 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare SarahHben Posted June 23, 2021 #22803 Share Posted June 23, 2021 24 minutes ago, Splice the mainbrace said: I'm glad that you got to the Buddle Inn. Thanks for the recommendation! We had Yarmouth crab and my husband tried some Isle of Wight Ale. Good food and brilliant waiters. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloodaxe Posted June 23, 2021 #22804 Share Posted June 23, 2021 4 hours ago, grapau27 said: Cheers Kalos. We finished the day by calling to the beach on the way home. Graham. Just missed you Graham, we will be in York tomorrow and may call at the outlet. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalos Posted June 24, 2021 #22805 Share Posted June 24, 2021 Good morning hope everyone's happy . I have enjoyed looking at your holiday snaps and day trips out and the nice weather that came with it and the tales of pub meals. We have come so far since last year if you look back on it .I was reading they are testing a couple of machines that will test the air for covid ,actually sniff it out, that is amazing ! Yesterday was a nice warm day ,we hit 23.c in our garden .It was nice sat in the garden listening to the birds tweeting and the sound of Sierra-Yankee-ninety nine ,(that's our police helicopter ) hunting someone down no doubt. Another sign of normality. I will leave you with this little cracker to brighten your day ... I heard five-year-old saying to her grandmother, "Granny, can you do me a frog impression?" Her Grandmother asked, "What? Why do you want me to do that sweetheart?" "Because Daddy says we'll be worth fortune when you croak and can go on a cruise ship ." Have a lovely day and stay safe 7 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare P&O SUE Posted June 24, 2021 #22806 Share Posted June 24, 2021 12 hours ago, Dermotsgirl said: Today, we have had a very long day out. We left our house at 6am and got back at 9.15pm. We went on a coach trip to Cromer. We really enjoyed it, and the weather was ideal. Sunny but not too hot. Looks lovely, similar weather to here, lovely but not unbearably hot. How did you find the coach? I guess you felt safe. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalos Posted June 24, 2021 #22807 Share Posted June 24, 2021 Just having a quick surf around the web (as you do) and came across Mr Ludlow who posted a message less than two days ago . Maybe some have seen it but will post below for those who have not ...... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dermotsgirl Posted June 24, 2021 #22808 Share Posted June 24, 2021 2 hours ago, P&O SUE said: Looks lovely, similar weather to here, lovely but not unbearably hot. How did you find the coach? I guess you felt safe. The coach was about half full - I think they could have moved us around a bit so we could have had more social distancing - we were quite surprised that the two seats across the aisle were occupied. However, on a full risk assessment basis we felt safe. The coach has a new air filtration system for ventilation, everyone was wearing masks, our area is still quite low for infections and infections are generally low in older people ( most people on board were …. er…. old! ) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dermotsgirl Posted June 24, 2021 #22809 Share Posted June 24, 2021 1 hour ago, kalos said: Just having a quick surf around the web (as you do) and came across Mr Ludlow who posted a message less than two days ago . Maybe some have seen it but will post below for those who have not ...... Thanks for that….. I had managed to avoid it until now! 😂 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josy1953 Posted June 24, 2021 #22810 Share Posted June 24, 2021 I have reviewed this letter this morning to confirm that I have been double jabbed during the trial. I just hope that if I do have to prove that I have been vaccinated that this will be enough because it is not yet on my medical records. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare P&O SUE Posted June 24, 2021 #22811 Share Posted June 24, 2021 3 hours ago, Dermotsgirl said: The coach was about half full - I think they could have moved us around a bit so we could have had more social distancing - we were quite surprised that the two seats across the aisle were occupied. However, on a full risk assessment basis we felt safe. The coach has a new air filtration system for ventilation, everyone was wearing masks, our area is still quite low for infections and infections are generally low in older people ( most people on board were …. er…. old! ) That’s good, I’m surprised there were people opposite you too. The air filtration system sound good. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wowzz Posted June 24, 2021 #22812 Share Posted June 24, 2021 33 minutes ago, P&O SUE said: That’s good, I’m surprised there were people opposite you too. The air filtration system sound good. To be honest, with everyone wearing masks and good air filtration, I would have thought they could have operated a full coach. After all, thousands of people are using the tube/railway/buses everyday, with no issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare P&O SUE Posted June 24, 2021 #22813 Share Posted June 24, 2021 26 minutes ago, wowzz said: To be honest, with everyone wearing masks and good air filtration, I would have thought they could have operated a full coach. After all, thousands of people are using the tube/railway/buses everyday, with no issues. Well, you say that. I’ve booked train tickets to Edinburgh and hubby and I haven’t been given seats next to each other due to social distancing 🙄 I’m hoping when we get there he can sit in the ‘empty’ seat next to me! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Peterson Posted June 24, 2021 #22814 Share Posted June 24, 2021 41 minutes ago, wowzz said: To be honest, with everyone wearing masks and good air filtration, I would have thought they could have operated a full coach. After all, thousands of people are using the tube/railway/buses everyday, with no issues. Do you know there are no issues, or is that just an assumption? I’ve not seen any evidence either way yet. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted June 24, 2021 #22815 Share Posted June 24, 2021 Pauline came to work with me today while I did a couple of calls. I decided to drive 100 miles to Keswick and we had a great day. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peanut006 Posted June 24, 2021 #22816 Share Posted June 24, 2021 6 minutes ago, grapau27 said: Pauline came to work with me today while I did a couple of calls. I decided to drive 100 miles to Keswick and we had a great day. Are you sure you were working Graham?? Lol Looks lovely and great photos. I copied you today Graham and went to McDonalds drive through and got an ice cream, it was my mums first McDonalds ice cream, she is 86!! Michelle 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete14 Posted June 24, 2021 #22817 Share Posted June 24, 2021 5 hours ago, Josy1953 said: I have reviewed this letter this morning to confirm that I have been double jabbed during the trial. I just hope that if I do have to prove that I have been vaccinated that this will be enough because it is not yet on my medical records. This could become a real problem with vaccine trials that are awaiting approval. It seems as though there is greater awareness now but it still needs somebody with authority to make final decisions to announce that trial vaccinations should count. I believe that the decision has been made but that there is a problem with including it on the NHS IT system, including the app. Who would have guessed that the NHS would be encountering problems with their IT systems? Our next cruise is at the end of November so it should be sorted by then, but until it is, I will not be paying the balance (in consultation with P&O). 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted June 24, 2021 #22818 Share Posted June 24, 2021 2 minutes ago, Peanut006 said: Are you sure you were working Graham?? Lol Looks lovely and great photos. I copied you today Graham and went to McDonalds drive through and got an ice cream, it was my mums first McDonalds ice cream, she is 86!! Michelle Both my late mam and Pauline's late mam liked McDonald's Mcflurrys ice cream. I hope your mam enjoyed hers. We left home at 8.30am and did 2 arranged calls. I left my second call in Hartlepool at 10am and thought we love the lakes so I would drive to Keswick. We got back home at 6.30pm. It is raining outside now. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Eddie99 Posted June 24, 2021 #22819 Share Posted June 24, 2021 I really hope you brave and selfless people who volunteered for vaccine trials don’t suffer “admin side effects”. That would be so unfair. Also, if it receives publicity it might deter others from future trials 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peanut006 Posted June 24, 2021 #22820 Share Posted June 24, 2021 6 minutes ago, grapau27 said: Both my late mam and Pauline's late mam liked McDonald's Mcflurrys ice cream. I hope your mam enjoyed hers. We left home at 8.30am and did 2 arranged calls. I left my second call in Hartlepool at 10am and thought we love the lakes so I would drive to Keswick. We got back home at 6.30pm. It is raining outside now. Raining here too, Richard is out walking the dogs so I expect two soggy doggies back anytime. We need the rain so I shouldn’t complain. It’s nearly the weekend so I think I will go pour myself a glass of wine 🍷 Michelle 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zap99 Posted June 24, 2021 #22821 Share Posted June 24, 2021 28 minutes ago, grapau27 said: Both my late mam and Pauline's late mam liked McDonald's Mcflurrys ice cream. I hope your mam enjoyed hers. We left home at 8.30am and did 2 arranged calls. I left my second call in Hartlepool at 10am and thought we love the lakes so I would drive to Keswick. We got back home at 6.30pm. It is raining outside now. I take it you are either semi-retired, or self employed. A hundred +miles and 2 calls would have got you noticed by our sales managers. Our reps would have been asked to explain anything less than 6 calls, but good luck if you can get away with it.😁 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted June 24, 2021 #22822 Share Posted June 24, 2021 (edited) 44 minutes ago, zap99 said: I take it you are either semi-retired, or self employed. A hundred +miles and 2 calls would have got you noticed by our sales managers. Our reps would have been asked to explain anything less than 6 calls, but good luck if you can get away with it.😁 Been part retired for about 6 years. I don't need to work so working as an agent now when I want as customers want me to stay as I have always looked after them and it gives me something to do when Pauline is at work as my arthritis put paid to playing golf. I phone customers and a lot ring their own orders in to me or the company which I get the credit for. Been with this company 20 years and opened up the North East of England for the company. Been in sales for 40+ years and 15- 20 calls a day was my norm when I was territory manager. I used to drive 40,000+ minimum miles a year. Edited June 24, 2021 by grapau27 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ardennais Posted June 24, 2021 #22823 Share Posted June 24, 2021 Good news for those itching to get away (and for all of us in the long run) - there’s more choice of overseas destinations. Don’t like Simon Calder’s comment though - he mentions the ‘key locations’ now open such as the Balearic Islands but ends with ‘And a number of highly irrelevant places’. Rather arrogant turn of phrase. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ann141 Posted June 24, 2021 #22824 Share Posted June 24, 2021 2 hours ago, grapau27 said: Pauline came to work with me today while I did a couple of calls. I decided to drive 100 miles to Keswick and we had a great day. I have been to The lakes today too including a wander around Bowness where your favourite hotel is We also paddled in Coniston water and visited Grasmere.Lovely sunshine.Think it will change tomorrow for when we arrive in Scotland 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wowzz Posted June 24, 2021 #22825 Share Posted June 24, 2021 2 hours ago, grapau27 said: Both my late mam and Pauline's late mam liked McDonald's Mcflurrys ice cream. I hope your mam enjoyed hers. We left home at 8.30am and did 2 arranged calls. I left my second call in Hartlepool at 10am and thought we love the lakes so I would drive to Keswick. We got back home at 6.30pm. It is raining outside now. Unless you picked up £50k of orders, you could have stayed at home! Glad you had a good day out, but as previously mentioned, you are not really working. Good luck to you, glad you still have a job. Not exactly the same as sweating in Asda House or Cheshunt, hoping for a listing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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