france closes Dover route - Page 5

devo49 wrote on Thu Dec 24, 2020 10:14am:

Dario , not sure when you where in uk last ? But how you can say the citizens of the uk pay scant regard is as usual crap . I live in a rural area but travel into large towns to shop and 99% of the CITIZENS are sticking to the rules . Perhaps the younger generation in bigger towns and cities may ...

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...flout the rules and of course the few who are just bloody awkward . I saw plenty of rules broken in mojacar thru July and august with gangs of youngsters some with masks most without , the consequence huge outbreak at Mandela and Lua . And people still greeting with hugs and kisses . Why this constant knock the Brit . Grrr 

chrisso50 wrote on Thu Dec 24, 2020 11:31am:

There is no doubt that Covid protection rules are not being followed as well in England, less so in Scotland. How do I know? I have family and friends living in Southern England and in various spots in NW England and in Yorkshire and in Scotland - East and West. Plus friends here in Almeria that ...

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...recently visited the UK and travelled on trains. Yes of course UK residents don’t have to wear masks outdoors - but in shops all are supposed to do so yet there are still quite a few shops where even staff are not wearing masks.

Which is maybe why the U.K. is heading towards a third lockdown. In Spain we have had one, plus a curfew and curtailment of hospitality opening hours.

Chris

devo49 wrote on Thu Dec 24, 2020 11:31am:

Please tell them that in Madrid , Barcelona and Valencia . It’s worldwide Dario . I really think our government have been poor to say the least and I doesn’t help that our doors are open to everyone for too longer . It must be a fine line trying to keep the economy going and pleasing the shut...

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... everything groups . Has anyone on the forum had the vaccine yet ?  Let’s hope and pray that it is the answer in the long term but this virus is a tricky little bugger and has a few twist and turns yet I think . Be safe 

DarioMartin wrote on Thu Dec 24, 2020 12:20pm:

Not had the Vaccine yet - it’s being released in Spain 27/12.  It’ll be those most at risk first, so I’m guessing I won’t be offered until June / July at the earliest .... *sigh* and I was so hoping to be getting rid of masks sooner.  Apparently not.  Will be an interesting...

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... tourist season if masks are still mandated .... given Guardia Civil are self-funded, I foresee their coffers swelling if that is the case .... :-D

enjoy the festivities as best you can - remember to give any wandering pregnant women in need of shelter a place in your barn and of course the warmest manger ....

chrisso50 wrote on Thu Dec 24, 2020 12:50pm:

“ Guardia Civil are self-funded,”

Is that correct?

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Chris

DarioMartin wrote on Thu Dec 24, 2020 1:46pm:

Yes - that is my understanding, and why if you get stopped by GC you are at higher risk of a fine than Policia Local.

DarioMartin wrote on Thu Dec 24, 2020 12:20pm:

Not had the Vaccine yet - it’s being released in Spain 27/12.  It’ll be those most at risk first, so I’m guessing I won’t be offered until June / July at the earliest .... *sigh* and I was so hoping to be getting rid of masks sooner.  Apparently not.  Will be an interesting...

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... tourist season if masks are still mandated .... given Guardia Civil are self-funded, I foresee their coffers swelling if that is the case .... :-D

enjoy the festivities as best you can - remember to give any wandering pregnant women in need of shelter a place in your barn and of course the warmest manger ....

Lesley4 wrote on Fri Dec 25, 2020 9:58pm:

Gosh, I have just read the last 5 pages of comments & discussions and I'm quite amazed at how nasty people are being in these times. Should we not all pull together and as my grandmother used to say " if you can't say anything nice don't say anything at all"

Merry Christmas and a happy New Year to all x...

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