Compass Point Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 We were staying in Swaffham over the weekend , and as usual we visited the Saturday market . Like to watch the street auction , and it was there that I nearly got sucked in . Standing watching the auctioneer , I suddenly realised I was in a crowd of people standing close together , very few masks ( I was wearing one ) I could not got out of the crowd quick enough , just hope I was not too late . Little wonder the virus is spreading at an alarming rate , some people just don’t get it .A small market town in Norfolk in tier 1 , not for long though . 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WispMan Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 But you were in the crowd! 1 4 Quote Graham Unless otherwise stated all posts are my personal opinion Link to post Share on other sites
joanie Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 as Mr. Mainwarring in Dad's Army would say, " I was waiting for one of you to spot that" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Compass Point Posted October 19, 2020 Author Share Posted October 19, 2020 3 hours ago, WispMan said: But you were in the crowd! Yeeessss I know !!! Have you ever been so focused on something that you did not pick up what was going on around you ,well that was me ,it is easy to loose track, as soon as I was aware of the closeness of the crowd building up , I distanced my self FAST 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Richie43 Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 Just get on with life 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GaryB1969 Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 53 minutes ago, Compass Point said: Yeeessss I know !!! Have you ever been so focused on something that you did not pick up what was going on around you ,well that was me ,it is easy to loose track, as soon as I was aware of the closeness of the crowd building up , I distanced my self FAST It’s so easy to do, you ride along with the atmosphere of the moment and lose focus on your surroundings. At least you realised and took action. However, brace yourself for ten pages of judgemental condemnation! 😂 1 1 Quote 2018 Volvo V90 and 2018 Swift Sprite Quattro EB Link to post Share on other sites
2seaside Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 very very difficult to be totally focussed on several things at once. If it was easy, there would be no such thing as an accident... and everybody would be able to remember exactly where they put the keys, even if the phone did ring just as they were putting them down. 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WispMan Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 4 hours ago, Compass Point said: Yeeessss I know !!! Have you ever been so focused on something that you did not pick up what was going on around you ,well that was me ,it is easy to loose track, as soon as I was aware of the closeness of the crowd building up , I distanced my self FAST With C19 you have to be aware all the time. I just keep away from people all the time and avoid groups of people. Cases are increasing in nearly every country and soon, deaths will also increase. You have to be focused on what is around you all the time. 1 Quote Graham Unless otherwise stated all posts are my personal opinion Link to post Share on other sites
GaryB1969 Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 2 hours ago, WispMan said: With C19 you have to be aware all the time. I just keep away from people all the time and avoid groups of people. Cases are increasing in nearly every country and soon, deaths will also increase. You have to be focused on what is around you all the time. We’re at the CMHC site in Cheddar and since Saturday we have noticed that shops and people fall into two distinct categories, the “stay away from me” or the “it’s all over” type. Most of the local businesses have been great and encourage social distancing but some individuals really lack common sense to the point where I wonder how they manage to walk. One local restaurant (the Bath Arms) has it just right. Excellent food and a high level of COVID awareness. Highly recommended. Quote 2018 Volvo V90 and 2018 Swift Sprite Quattro EB Link to post Share on other sites
Gordon Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 7 hours ago, Compass Point said: I distanced my self FAST Possibly a little thought earlier on would have kept you away from the market in the first place? 6 hours ago, Richie43 said: Just get on with life Life will return to normal much sooner if we all avoid going anywhere non-essential for the time being IMO. 6 hours ago, GaryB1969 said: . . . brace yourself for ten pages of judgemental condemnation! If that is what it takes to finally get people to realise the seriousness of the situation, then a little well meant criticism surely is appropriate. 3 Quote Fourwinds Hurricane 31D Motorhome. Also MGTF135 1. 8i Roadster (fun) & Volvo V70 3.2Ltr LPG (everyday car)Unless otherwise stated, my posts will be my personal thoughts and have the same standing as any other member of Caravan Talk. Link to post Share on other sites
ericfield Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 I’ve been banging on about ‘low risk’ Norfolk on this forum. A significant number of the Norfolk populous (like other areas of the country) belief they are safe and don’t need to take precautions. Add to that, the number of visitors to this area, who also believe it’s a haven of safety and it’s only a matter of time before it’s no longer low risk. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MalH Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 But if they catch it who will get the blame? Answers on a postcard. 1 Quote Nissan X-Trail Tekna + Coachman Festival 450 Link to post Share on other sites
Dave Capiro owner Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 10 hours ago, ericfield said: I’ve been banging on about ‘low risk’ Norfolk on this forum. A significant number of the Norfolk populous (like other areas of the country) belief they are safe and don’t need to take precautions. Add to that, the number of visitors to this area, who also believe it’s a haven of safety and it’s only a matter of time before it’s no longer low risk. What the hell are they all thinking? They're risking catching bird flu as well.. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Townie Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 15 minutes ago, MalH said: But if they catch it who will get the blame? Answers on a postcard. Everybody else!! (But never them.) Just like the stupid woman who was interviewed on Durdle Door beach when lockdown was first eased, "We left home at 5.00 AM this morning and drove for 2 hours to get here, but I didn't realise that all these other people would be coming here as well!!" 1 Quote 2014 SsangYong Rexton W towing a 2017 Sprite Major 4EB. (After June 9th). Link to post Share on other sites
John19 Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 11 hours ago, Gordon said: Possibly a little thought earlier on would have kept you away from the market in the first place? Life will return to normal much sooner if we all avoid going anywhere non-essential for the time being IMO. If that is what it takes to finally get people to realise the seriousness of the situation, then a little well meant criticism surely is appropriate. My thoughts exactly and the best reply in this thread. 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paul1957 Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 16 hours ago, ericfield said: I’ve been banging on about ‘low risk’ Norfolk on this forum. A significant number of the Norfolk populous (like other areas of the country) belief they are safe and don’t need to take precautions. Add to that, the number of visitors to this area, who also believe it’s a haven of safety and it’s only a matter of time before it’s no longer low risk. They did not want to give up the first chance in 40 years to see a rufous bush chat bird. The pictures of the bird look like a sparrow so to me not worth bothering with. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-norfolk-54583461 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MalH Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 1 hour ago, Paul1957 said: They did not want to give up the first chance in 40 years to see a rufous bush chat bird. The pictures of the bird look like a sparrow so to me not worth bothering with. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-norfolk-54583461 Worth dying for? 1 Quote Nissan X-Trail Tekna + Coachman Festival 450 Link to post Share on other sites
ericfield Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 1 hour ago, Paul1957 said: They did not want to give up the first chance in 40 years to see a rufous bush chat bird. The pictures of the bird look like a sparrow so to me not worth bothering with. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-norfolk-54583461 That’s because you are not obsessed like these people. They have to see it in the UK ...when they are as common as sparrows in Spain. Last year I came across a young guy who had driven up overnight from Cornwall in a tiny ‘city’ car on the off chance he would see another rare migrant. He saw it for 15seconds before it flew further up the coast ... and he was trying to catch some sleep in a lay-by before driving back in time for work the next day. Bizarre. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Campervan Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 17 hours ago, ericfield said: Last year I came across a young guy who had driven up overnight from Cornwall in a tiny ‘city’ car on the off chance he would see another rare migrant. He saw it for 15seconds before it flew further up the coast ... and he was trying to catch some sleep in a lay-by before driving back in time for work the next day. Bizarre. To use a polite term, for "twitcher" read "twit". When a hobby overrules common sense - it has clearly become an obsession, that if not curbed could currently result in additional innocent deaths. Like many other sensible members of society, I am currently restricting myself from all avoidable travel. Campervan. Quote If you don't like something but can't change it, change the way you think about it. Link to post Share on other sites
karlak Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 (edited) The Twitchers can be a weird lot. We were recently on a site up at Wells next Sea. Took the dogs for a walk on a very public footpath and they were all there with their zoom camera thingy's obviously looking for a lesser spotted whatchamacallit. As we walked by, the disapproving looks and murmurings (just low enough so I couldn't hear - very brave), because we had the temerity to use a footpath that they were on. I walked by them 4 times before I realised that it may have been because we were disturbing the birds. I guess a bounding 30kg dog will do that . Edited October 21, 2020 by karlak 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
664DaveS Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 18 hours ago, MalH said: Worth dying for? Start a rumour on social media that the birds have been seen on some remote uninhabited island and they will all clear off there! Silly sad people ! Quote Hyundai Santa Fe+Bailey Unicorn Cadiz Mini Cooper convertible -fun Car! Link to post Share on other sites
Pickled Onion Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 Seen whilst in Devon, a guy entering a shop was told he needed a mask on to go in, his reply was,.... but I'm on holiday!! Dave. 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
joanie Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 1 hour ago, Pickled Onion said: Seen whilst in Devon, a guy entering a shop was told he needed a mask on to go in, his reply was,.... but I'm on holiday!! Dave. so apart from emmets and grockles they now have covidiots Quote Link to post Share on other sites
664DaveS Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 Scary thing is they breed unfortunately 1 Quote Hyundai Santa Fe+Bailey Unicorn Cadiz Mini Cooper convertible -fun Car! Link to post Share on other sites
Leedslad Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 On 19/10/2020 at 15:10, Richie43 said: Just get on with life I'm getting on with life cautiously as I prefer life to the other option ! John. 3 Quote Never ask a man if he comes from Yorkshire. If he does, he'll tell you. If he doesn't, why humiliate him? Link to post Share on other sites
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