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Re: It’s getting closer

Postby Andyp » 21 Mar 2020, 13:45

Oh I have used that one before. A few times one look at my UK driving licence has been enough to be waved on.
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Re: It’s getting closer

Postby Woodbloke » 21 Mar 2020, 16:11

RogerS wrote:Great post, Steve :text-bravo:


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Re: It’s getting closer

Postby RogerS » 21 Mar 2020, 23:04

Andyp wrote:Having just contacted the Govt helpline this is what I need in order to collect my daughter on her return from Canada.
Signed attestation.
Livret Famille ( Official document proving she is my daughter)
Another signed declaration stating that there are no viable alternative methods of getting her home.
A copy of her flight ticket.
Copy of her train ticket (she is going to Rennes (2hrs away) 'cos no trains to Caen nor anywhere closer.
My passport
Prove of address
And she must sit as far away from me as possible in the car. We have a 7 seater so that's not difficult.

Nobody is using the term curfew but this is what we are under here.


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Re: It’s getting closer

Postby Phil » 22 Mar 2020, 08:08

Our big shutdown announcement was last weekend.
Monday was chaos at the shops and chemist.

People buying loads of toilet paper.
That one is a bit of a mystery for me as I can wash the the garbage disposal area but I cant eat toilet paper. :lol: :lol: :lol:

Went to the shops on Wednesday, PnP and Woollies. shelves fully stocked. Huge displays of toilet paper stacked up. No queues at the tills, parking close by. An absolute pleasure shopping.

Our Estate is not locked down. Just suspended all social activities and clubhouse is out of bounds.
I walk up, with laptop, and go an work in the one office. Work still goes on.

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Re: It’s getting closer

Postby RogerS » 22 Mar 2020, 08:40

Thanks to the selfish actions of many in this country viz crowded beaches at Hove, Skegness...the promenade at Whitstable I can see us having a lockdown. We need some police brutality to knock some sense into the cretins as reasoning clearly doesn't work.
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Re: It’s getting closer

Postby Andyp » 22 Mar 2020, 08:44

Thanks Roger,

The punishment for infringing the curfew has increased

a fine of 135 euros for breaking the rules,

- 1,500 euros in the event of recurrence "within 15 days"

- and in the case of "four violations within thirty days" an offense "punished with a fine of 3,700 euros and a maximum of six months in prison".

I fully expect to be stopped, more than once, en route to come collect and return with my daughter tomorrow.



Towns here beginning to enforce 8pm curfews
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Re: It’s getting closer

Postby Mike G » 22 Mar 2020, 09:11

Have I turned the corner? I feel a little perkier today. I still have the temperature, aches and stiffness and the damn headache, but I've only had one bout of coughing so far. The overwhelming lethargy seems to have receded. Maybe things are on the up.
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Re: It’s getting closer

Postby RogerS » 22 Mar 2020, 10:40

Mike G wrote:Have I turned the corner? I feel a little perkier today. I still have the temperature, aches and stiffness and the damn headache, but I've only had one bout of coughing so far. The overwhelming lethargy seems to have receded. Maybe things are on the up.


That's fantastic news, Mike. :eusa-clap: Fingers crossed it continues upwards.
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Re: It’s getting closer

Postby Malc2098 » 22 Mar 2020, 10:55

RogerS wrote:
Mike G wrote:Have I turned the corner? I feel a little perkier today. I still have the temperature, aches and stiffness and the damn headache, but I've only had one bout of coughing so far. The overwhelming lethargy seems to have receded. Maybe things are on the up.


That's fantastic news, Mike. :eusa-clap: Fingers crossed it continues upwards.



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Re: It’s getting closer

Postby Woodbloke » 22 Mar 2020, 11:54

Mike G wrote:Have I turned the corner? I feel a little perkier today. I still have the temperature, aches and stiffness and the damn headache, but I've only had one bout of coughing so far. The overwhelming lethargy seems to have receded. Maybe things are on the up.

Good news Mike! I trust that while you've been poorly, the room service was up to snuff? Breakfast in bed, four minute boiled egg n'soldiers, tea and a folded copy of The Times :lol: :lol: - Rob
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Re: It’s getting closer

Postby Phil » 22 Mar 2020, 13:06

Mike G wrote:Have I turned the corner? I feel a little perkier today. I still have the temperature, aches and stiffness and the damn headache, but I've only had one bout of coughing so far. The overwhelming lethargy seems to have receded. Maybe things are on the up.



Good news Mike 8-) 8-) 8-) 8-)

Woodbloke wrote:I trust that while you've been poorly, the room service was up to snuff? Breakfast in bed, four minute boiled egg n'soldiers, tea and a folded copy of The Times :lol: :lol: - Rob


I suspect that it might just be pushing 'service' a bit too far? :lol: :lol:
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Re: It’s getting closer

Postby Mike G » 22 Mar 2020, 13:13

Woodbloke wrote:.......Good news Mike! I trust that while you've been poorly, the room service was up to snuff? Breakfast in bed, four minute boiled egg n'soldiers, tea and a folded copy of The Times :lol: :lol: - Rob


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Re: It’s getting closer

Postby Woodbloke » 22 Mar 2020, 13:48

Mike G wrote:
Woodbloke wrote:.......Good news Mike! I trust that while you've been poorly, the room service was up to snuff? Breakfast in bed, four minute boiled egg n'soldiers, tea and a folded copy of The Times :lol: :lol: - Rob


You'll meet my wife soon..... ;) :lol:

Unfortunately not Mike as my 500th ECGS reunion bash in September has now been postponed to the following year - Rob
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Re: It’s getting closer

Postby Andyp » 22 Mar 2020, 13:59

Good news Mike. How are you insuring that you are not passing it on at home?
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Re: It’s getting closer

Postby Gill » 22 Mar 2020, 14:51

My hubby has a dental infection so on Thursday I took him to our dentist in Skegness. We then had to go into the town centre to pick up his antibiotic prescription. I couldn't believe how casually people were treating the coronavirus threat! Nobody was trying to maintain a safe distance on the packed streets and we overheard countless snippets of conversation, all sneering at the coronavirus threat. Since then, by all accounts, the situation has actually deteriorated because lots of people from Derby, Nottingham, Mansfield etc have decided to take advantage of the school and workplace closures by bringing their families to the seaside for an early holiday. The idiocy of the general public is astonishing.
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Re: It’s getting closer

Postby RogerS » 22 Mar 2020, 15:33

I know. We have two pubs in our village. My friend went to the first "Quite busy" he said ...stayed there a long time and then went on to the other one for a late-night session. I'll not be inviting him for coffee for a while. Basically irresponsible.

Have you listened to that doctor on the Youtube clip...I couldn't listen to it all...just wanted to run out with the gun and take a few of the cretins out.

We've been debating about support ie being able to give a few days work here and there to a couple of our trusted trades-folk in case they're in need. We can get them to do stuff in the orangerie but decided to draw the line with any work inside our house.
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Re: It’s getting closer

Postby chataigner » 22 Mar 2020, 17:45

Gill wrote:My hubby has a dental infection so on Thursday I took him to our dentist in Skegness. We then had to go into the town centre to pick up his antibiotic prescription. I couldn't believe how casually people were treating the coronavirus threat! Nobody was trying to maintain a safe distance on the packed streets and we overheard countless snippets of conversation, all sneering at the coronavirus threat. Since then, by all accounts, the situation has actually deteriorated because lots of people from Derby, Nottingham, Mansfield etc have decided to take advantage of the school and workplace closures by bringing their families to the seaside for an early holiday. The idiocy of the general public is astonishing.


Yes, around here in very rural France every holiday home is occupied. Also I just saw a snippet on BBC World saying that the resorts on Norfolk coast are busy with holidaymakers.
This may prove to be natural selection in operation... but unfortunately they will take others with them.
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Re: It’s getting closer

Postby Andyp » 23 Mar 2020, 10:02

9fingers wrote:
Andyp wrote:David, are you dutifully signing, and taking with you, the attestation every time you leave the house? I cant see something like that working in the UK



David/Andy Who is going to ask you to produce the attestation? Are gendames patrolling the streets?
No it would not work in the UK. I've not even seen a patrolling policeman round here for many years.

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According to the paper over 90000 infractions to date so clearly someone is checking. I am off in a mo to retrieve my daughter I fully expect to be stopped, more than once.
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Re: It’s getting closer

Postby 9fingers » 23 Mar 2020, 10:08

Good luck Andy!

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Re: It’s getting closer

Postby RogerS » 23 Mar 2020, 10:44

Bonne chance, mon ami. Combiens des heures ?
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Re: It’s getting closer

Postby Malc2098 » 23 Mar 2020, 10:55

Stay safe.
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Re: It’s getting closer

Postby Andyp » 23 Mar 2020, 10:55

Aller retour environ 4 heures... peut-etre :)

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Normally I look forward to a couple of hours on my own in the car, my speed :) My music at my volume :)
Today I admit to feeling just a little anxious
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Re: It’s getting closer

Postby 9fingers » 23 Mar 2020, 11:07

I presume there are no call for quarantine for your daughter? maybe she has been tested?

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Re: It’s getting closer

Postby RogerS » 23 Mar 2020, 11:20

Andyp wrote:Aller retour environ 4 heures... peut-etre :)

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Normally I look forward to a couple of hours on my own in the car, my speed :) My music at my volume :)
Today I admit to feeling just a little anxious


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Re: It’s getting closer

Postby Rod » 23 Mar 2020, 11:46

We are letting the builder and his trade people carry on with the extension.
It’s effectively created an East Wing so we are keeping to the original West one.
Keeping 2m away or talking through doors.
We are approaching 2nd fix stage so finish is not too far away.

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