Bo1953 Posted July 4, 2020 #101 Share Posted July 4, 2020 8 hours ago, Germancruiser said: All problems aside- i wish my American friends, from the bottom of my heart a happy and healthy Independence Day! -------------- g - thank you very much... bon voyage 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manchester is blue Posted July 4, 2020 #102 Share Posted July 4, 2020 11 hours ago, Fouremco said: This thread isn't just discussion of a global pandemic, it's a more focussed discussion of the EU's opening of its borders to citizens of a small number of countries, including Canada but excluding the US. As you know, Her Majesty is also the Queen of Canada, and the two countries enjoy a very special relationship because of it. One result has been that travel between the two nations has been easier over the years than for citizens of other countries. Then came the pandemic and old travel policies went out the window. Now, with Brexit on the one hand and the EU's decision to allow Canadians to enter now, @TeeRick's question about Canada - UK travel seems quite in keeping with the thread. Thank you for your response Fouremco,...However it was TeeRicks response that I was curious to learn from given that he/ she had made the original comment about HM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeRick Posted July 4, 2020 #103 Share Posted July 4, 2020 14 hours ago, Manchester is blue said: Apologies Blackduck,59,...you are quite right, my question was posed toward TeeRick, not yourself. TeeRick, perhaps for the purposes of clarity you would care to elaborate as to why you feel it necessary to bring HM the Queen into the debate about a global pandemic. regards. Please see Fouremco's response in post 97. Stated perfectly. I was not trying to say anything disrespectful about HM the Queen. Or really anything at all about her. Just brought up the question of travel between Commonwealth countries. I was wondering because the UK is no longer under EU travel mandates or restrictions. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manchester is blue Posted July 4, 2020 #104 Share Posted July 4, 2020 Cheers TeeRick. Thankyou for taking the time to respond and to clarify that you meant no disrespect to The Queen. Happy Independence Day to you, and all of our cousins in the US. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamond lover Posted July 4, 2020 #105 Share Posted July 4, 2020 Just teasing of course! Happy Fourth of July USA friends! 7 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ipeeinthepool Posted July 4, 2020 #106 Share Posted July 4, 2020 The CDC still has a Level 3 Travel Advisory for Europe and until that changes many US citizens/residents shouldn't go to Europe because they may not have health insurance. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Miaminice Posted July 4, 2020 #107 Share Posted July 4, 2020 We are currently in Venice - enjoying the city without crowds. Compared to the usual craziness, the narrow alleys seem deserted. Just the typical spots have a few people gathering. Some people wear masks in the street, but it’s not mandatory. It is in shops, churches, museums etc. and it is enforced - however, there’s not much need for enforcement. People actually follow the rules. 6 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECCruise Posted July 4, 2020 #108 Share Posted July 4, 2020 (edited) Love the picture in San Marco with breathing room. Edited July 4, 2020 by ECCruise 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GerScot Posted July 4, 2020 #109 Share Posted July 4, 2020 On 7/3/2020 at 10:53 PM, upwarduk said: No new deaths in Yorkshire today and I believe we have a larger population than the whole of Scotland. dont think so! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GerScot Posted July 4, 2020 #110 Share Posted July 4, 2020 Scotland is 5.5 million yorkshire 5.3 million Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamond lover Posted July 4, 2020 #111 Share Posted July 4, 2020 @Miaminice what a dream!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hvbaskey Posted July 4, 2020 #112 Share Posted July 4, 2020 2 hours ago, Miaminice said: We are currently in Venice - enjoying the city without crowds. Compared to the usual craziness, the narrow alleys seem deserted. Just the typical spots have a few people gathering. Some people wear masks in the street, but it’s not mandatory. It is in shops, churches, museums etc. and it is enforced - however, there’s not much need for enforcement. People actually follow the rules. Amazing photos! thank you for sharing the hope and dreams of many of us 🙂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare hcat Posted July 5, 2020 #113 Share Posted July 5, 2020 7 hours ago, Diamond lover said: Just teasing of course! Happy Fourth of July USA friends! Might have been funny at another time. Not today! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare hcat Posted July 5, 2020 #114 Share Posted July 5, 2020 9 hours ago, Manchester is blue said: Cheers TeeRick. Thankyou for taking the time to respond and to clarify that you meant no disrespect to The Queen. Happy Independence Day to you, and all of our cousins in the US. Thank you for your good wishes ..we are in tryIng times but will prevail. The Queen is a special treasure to the World! 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBare Posted July 5, 2020 #115 Share Posted July 5, 2020 (edited) 20 hours ago, TeeRick said: I was wondering because the UK is no longer under EU travel mandates or restrictions. Actually most rules still apply until December 2020 as the UK is in a transition period for leaving. Edited July 5, 2020 by JBare 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeRick Posted July 5, 2020 #116 Share Posted July 5, 2020 12 hours ago, hcat said: Thank you for your good wishes ..we are in tryIng times but will prevail. The Queen is a special treasure to the World! I am a big fan of "The Crown" on Netflix. Anybody else? 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeRick Posted July 5, 2020 #117 Share Posted July 5, 2020 3 hours ago, JBare said: Actually most rules still apply until December 2020 as the UK is in a transition period for leaving. Thank you. Good information. I was trying to understand the details. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Germancruiser Posted July 6, 2020 #118 Share Posted July 6, 2020 13 hours ago, TeeRick said: I am a big fan of "The Crown" on Netflix. Anybody else? Oh yes I am a big fan of The Crown , too! On 7/5/2020 at 2:10 AM, hcat said: Thank you for your good wishes ..we are in tryIng times but will prevail. The Queen is a special treasure to the World! Agreed- to both statements. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadow9612 Posted July 6, 2020 #119 Share Posted July 6, 2020 14 hours ago, TeeRick said: I am a big fan of "The Crown" on Netflix. Anybody else? Absolutely love the show ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgmn Posted July 6, 2020 #120 Share Posted July 6, 2020 (edited) 10 hours ago, Germancruiser said: Oh yes I am a big fan of The Crown , too! Agreed- to both statements. It's a great show, but remember, though based on actual events, it is still a show and not a documentary. Sometimes it's easy to forget and think it's ALL true Edited July 6, 2020 by sgmn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Chew Posted July 6, 2020 #121 Share Posted July 6, 2020 8 hours ago, sgmn said: It's a great show, but remember, though based on actual events, it is still a show and not a documentary. Sometimes it's easy to forget and think it's ALL true It never ceases to amaze me that so many people think shows or movies like this are completely factual ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeRick Posted July 7, 2020 #122 Share Posted July 7, 2020 16 hours ago, Lady Chew said: It never ceases to amaze me that so many people think shows or movies like this are completely factual ... I just commented that I enjoyed watching the series. I know it is not completely factual. Nothing on TV, in Movies or in the Media is completely factual. I personally am a fan of historical shows and historical fiction. So why the comment? 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maryann2 Posted July 7, 2020 #123 Share Posted July 7, 2020 On 7/5/2020 at 5:48 AM, TeeRick said: I am a big fan of "The Crown" on Netflix. Anybody else? On 7/6/2020 at 5:51 AM, sgmn said: It's a great show, but remember, though based on actual events, it is still a show and not a documentary. Sometimes it's easy to forget and think it's ALL true 16 hours ago, Lady Chew said: It never ceases to amaze me that so many people think shows or movies like this are completely factual ... Actually a lot of it is true! Hard to believe but Roddy Llewellen was a scandal at the time. The smogs of the 50s and early 60s. The Aberfan disaster etc. Great series and very well done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maryann2 Posted July 7, 2020 #124 Share Posted July 7, 2020 On 7/4/2020 at 5:10 PM, hcat said: The Queen is a special treasure to the World! I agree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeRick Posted July 7, 2020 #125 Share Posted July 7, 2020 2 minutes ago, maryann2 said: Actually a lot of it is true! Hard to believe but Roddy Llewellen was a scandal at the time. The smogs of the 50s and early 60s. The Aberfan disaster etc. Great series and very well done. Yes it is a nice blend of actual historical events with fictional themes to create a compelling series for watch-ability. Not a documentary. But even documentaries are in the eye of their creators too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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