Coronavirus

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  • #108156
    wmcforum
    Which Mobility Car

      There is a lot of knowledge amongst us, I exclude myself.

      The COVID 19 is dominating the news:

      How worried should we be?

      Will this be Spanish flu proportions or just another contained outbreak as SARS and MERS were?

      Oh – and when will we start to see ‘Just in time’ manufacturing suffer?

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    • #111718
      Avatar photoMike 700
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        Missed off – I have 2 Grandkids under 11 living in Copenhagen – it is very worrying!

        #111724
        Oscarmax
        Participant

          Wife went to Morrison in Rugeley this morning, despite the staff trying their hardest people were totally ignoring social distancing it was like a cattle market people pushing and shoving, next time she is only going to Tesco who have very strict enforcement rules.

          Unfortunately I have suffered a brain injury and occasionally I get confused and often say the wrong thing.

          #111741
          joss
          Moderator

            Folk are just so ignorant of social distancing.  I can’t fault Tescos policy on this.

            Joss
            Current car: BMW X2 sDrive 20i M Sport 5dr Step Auto In metallic Portimão Blue. 04:10:2025
            Previous car:Peugeot 308 GT Premium 1.2 Pure tech Petrol.

            #111762
            Philjb

              One of our neighbours had a birthday party with a party games a bouncy castle and bbq for about 25 kids and their parents during the day on Monday.
              My wife was sitting in our garden and heard them singing happy birthday to someone who doesn’t even live there. It turned out the family who live in the house offered to hold a party for a friend with a small garden? It finished about 8pm in the evening.

              These are the people who would never follow self isolating or anything that prevented them from doing what they want to.

               

               

              #111764
              on the spectrum
              Participant

                These people are the selfish type who when everyone is abiding by the lockdown they think they can override everyone else they should have been fined or put in the cells for a night.

                #111797
                Avatar photoVinnie
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                  Was our granddaughters birthday this week and we had a virtual party via FaceTime, all sang happy birthday together was lovely, she had her cake which, I may say, looked lovely, kept telling my daughter to put my slice on a plate please! It’s my son in laws today, so will be doing the same again this evening.

                  Bz4x fwd vision in silver

                  #111801
                  martino

                    vinnie thats great new technology birthday parties

                    #111809
                    Avatar photoPOPS
                    Moderator

                      It was my second son’s birthday yesterday and we did the same Vinnie, we also played an App game on our mobiles so that all the family could have a good laugh.

                      #111816
                      JBX

                        Hi folks, i’m not sure if it’s already been discussed but what happens if our cars develop a fault during the 6 month extension period and the car’s 3 year warranty has expired?

                        I assume we would be liable to pay to have it repaired?

                        #111817
                        Wigwam
                        Participant

                          Remember, JBX – it’s not your car – Motability owns it and is responsible for its upkeep, not you.  No need to worry.

                          #111818
                          JBX

                            Thanks buddy

                            #111821
                            brydo

                              JBX I don’t think I’ve seen you post before so welcome to the forum, if I’m wrong …………. welcome to the forum again lol.

                              #111822
                              Mike

                                A friend tells me you can spread the virus by breaking wind is this true ?

                                #111823
                                Wigwam
                                Participant

                                  Must be easier ways, Mike, surely?

                                  #111824
                                  brydo

                                    Mike you should choose your friends more carefully.

                                    #111825
                                    Georgie

                                      Joss – Gosh.  I’ve only just noticed the bottom line of your sig.: “”It is a great ability to be able to conceal one’s ability.”

                                      Glad to know I’m not the only fan of Francois de la Rochfoucuald!

                                      #111830
                                      Mike

                                        Just read online Doctor said it can be spread through farting

                                        #111837
                                        joss
                                        Moderator

                                          Joss – Gosh. I’ve only just noticed the bottom line of your sig.: “”It is a great ability to be able to conceal one’s ability.” Glad to know I’m not the only fan of Francois de la Rochfoucuald!

                                          Indeed Georgie. Stumbled upon him in my college years. a noted French author of maxims and memoirs.

                                          Joss
                                          Current car: BMW X2 sDrive 20i M Sport 5dr Step Auto In metallic Portimão Blue. 04:10:2025
                                          Previous car:Peugeot 308 GT Premium 1.2 Pure tech Petrol.

                                          #111838
                                          joss
                                          Moderator

                                            Just read online Doctor said it can be spread through farting

                                            Don’t believe everything you read on line hahahahaha.

                                            Joss
                                            Current car: BMW X2 sDrive 20i M Sport 5dr Step Auto In metallic Portimão Blue. 04:10:2025
                                            Previous car:Peugeot 308 GT Premium 1.2 Pure tech Petrol.

                                            #111858
                                            Georgie

                                              Joss – Churchill also came up with some real crackers, of course (as well as his Inspiring Speeches).  Insults in particular.

                                              But I have to confess to a sneaky preference for Cicero.  “A room without books is as a body without a soul” is pretty much my Family Motto.

                                              #111867
                                              joss
                                              Moderator

                                                There are just so many to chose from. For they all deliver quick whit and repartee.

                                                Joss
                                                Current car: BMW X2 sDrive 20i M Sport 5dr Step Auto In metallic Portimão Blue. 04:10:2025
                                                Previous car:Peugeot 308 GT Premium 1.2 Pure tech Petrol.

                                                #111891
                                                Briggsy
                                                Participant

                                                  Just read online Doctor said it can be spread through farting

                                                   

                                                  Well if he has proof of this way to spread the virus you can’t fault his work ethic I suppose.

                                                  #112218
                                                  Wigwam
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                                                    #112245
                                                    fwippers
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                                                      A quick thought, we supposedly have brilliant scientists throughout the world yet, on the simple question of wearing face masks, they cannot agree.

                                                      #112248
                                                      gothitjulie
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                                                        Scientists aren’t supposed to agree on anything unless it’s been exhaustively tested, everything has to be questioned over & over, that’s simply the way science works.

                                                        Face masks are relatively simple to test in ideal lab conditions, but put those masks onto people out in the wild & you’re never going to be able to test exhaustively, there are far too many unknowns.

                                                        Therefore you can make a quick & dirty decision based upon a very simple question, “will face masks help to protect the public if used correctly”, the answer is “yes” but that covers everything from 1-100% protection increase. If used incorrectly of course it could possibly make things worse, for instance, if people imagine they have better protection that they really do with a mask on & enter a more dangerous situation than they would otherwise. This is where the “no” comes in.

                                                         

                                                        The question would be better phased “as a scientist, would you use a face mask to help protect yourself” – I’m a scientist, based upon what I understand, know & don’t know, I would wear a mask in certain situations such as visiting a supermarket, or any shop, etc. I wouldn’t bother wearing a mask inside my car as I could use recirculate & put the air through the filters if I’m following another car/passing cyclists, etc.

                                                         

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