So Major Catastrophe has learnt nothing from his success with Brexit. To win a campaign does not need scientific evidence or logic, just bluster and a message that appeals to the selfish. Vaccines are an inconvenience and the conspiracy theories support selfishness. So a significant proportion of the population will not take it. That these are the same people who complain about pubs being shut, having to wear a mask, their doctors surgery being closed for most illnesses reveals that common sense does not prevail. And people who believe that because they are under 50 they will be ok, are possibly wrong with at least 10% of these people getting long covid.
SUNDAY – 22 NOVEMBER
Saw Maz, Archie and Adam for first time since February. All good. Adam won 3-1 against Exeter and scored the third. Erin gave me a great painting.
ADVENT CALENDAR
I don’t think I ever had one before. Thanks Mart – and a surprise parcel was also a brilliant novelty. Smashing.
Cinnamon and ginger iced buns
COOKING DISASTER
OK, disaster is a bit OTT, but I cooked some chestnuts that smelt gorgeous, but were hard – I should have cooked them as soon as I was given them 2 weeks ago.
COVID BRISTOL
CHEESE AND ONION
Just saying’ – putting cheese in the fridge in a container with half an onion – cheese and onions taste, brilliant!
FOOTBALL AND HEADING THE BALL
Interesting hearing Sir Geoff Hurst on this issue. he made the point that it was practice that was the problem, not actual matches where he might head the ball once or twice. I guess that might be true for a forward meeting crosses, but a defender heading back goal kicks might be different. possible rule changes here?
AID
I am sad about this. Aid shows that we as one of the richest nations on the planet can help others. Not under the mean tories though! It seems a no brainer to me that aid to countries in need would restrict the spread of virus’s and others like it. But populism (basically saying what you think people want you to think), is a sensible way of government.
WHAT HAVE THEY BEEN DOING?
The second wave has been predicted sinceJune, been happening since the start of October. And still there is no clear message from the government. Apart from stay at home unless you have to go out, work from home unless you have to go to work. Hey you incompetent excuse for a human being – yes you Johnson – stop spending hours making your hair look like a mess and get a grip.
Your first job should be to emphasise the horrific nature of this virus and the number of deaths and the impact on the NHS. Secondly a strategy for dealing with it, not reactive rumblings that would embarrass a 14 year old, but a proactive policy.
Some suggestions. Shut schools early for xmas. 2 more weeks, but cut Easter and summer holidays. Possibly staggered across the country. teaching unions will complain, but I am sure a deal could be reached. Bars to be shut until further notice. Restaurants with enough space and proper arrangements could stay open with reduced hours/numbers. Quarantine all from flights abroad, all lorry drivers to be tested on arrival back in uk (should not be a problem as they will be spending days waiting to get on ferries etc.). There lots of spy cameras around, especially on major routes. Everybody with a car has to register to confirm address and then not allowed to travel outside a certain area/radius. And omg that is total government control – there should be both parliamentary approval and an automatic cessation of rules once stats come down. This would need to be passed into law by parliament who would add necessary provisos.
Oh and M.P.’s taking a pay cut, and maybe moving Parliament to Wentworth House. It is big enough, M.P.’s also need to adapt how they work – video calls etc. A compulsory purchase order would be interesting as I would expect the cost to come in close to £1 billion. But with 365 rooms and huge outbuildings and stables it could house Parliament no problem.