Most buffet places in the UK have gone to table service and a more limited menu now. (You can order X items from the list for your starter and main, and the plate is brought to you.)
For all I know, my favorite Chinese place did too -- as I said, I didn't go in. I may poke my head in the door to see what the setup is.
As for deliveries -- I really like to choose my groceries in person, especially produce. And I try to have as few strangers come to the door as possible.
I totally agree with you on produce, but my farmer basket has been wonderful. They leave the box on the door step ring the bell and take off before I open the door, but there are always a few things I want to add. They also pack, sort, and deliver with mask and gloves. As for meat I eat very little of it and I found deliver is a much better quality then in my local store just now, which seems to be all chicken. Here again they phone to say they are outside, although the dog already has let us know, again mask and glove and leave it on the door step. There are some other things that I want to pick out myself, so once a month I make the store run.
A tangential memory. The quasi-food place once tried to market something called the McWrap, without thinking about how it sounded when spoken. Imagine ordering one...
A tangential memory. The quasi-food place once tried to market something called the McWrap, without thinking about how it sounded when spoken. Imagine ordering one...
Um...are you sure they didn’t name it deliberately. Much as I suspect a certain well-known confectionary manufacturer did when they rebranded one of their best selling lines as Snickers.*
A tangential memory. The quasi-food place once tried to market something called the McWrap, without thinking about how it sounded when spoken. Imagine ordering one...
I had to say that several times before I realised your meaning, I don't know if that's because I am or not very bright.
BF are your flacmurries not usually known as 'macflurries' ? I go regularly to Macdonalds once a year and do try a macflurry with a different topping each year.
Yes, as @Huia pointed out earlier, McFlurry is the correct name. I think they change the toppings quite frequently...I now crave one, with Hundreds n'Thousands on it...
One of the cooks at our senior center has tested positive so they have closed down for 10 days. Feel bad for many who eat take out from there everyday, and meals on wheels people. I am taking some soup to one lady I know depends on them.
Update good news, shut in meals on wheels people will be given frozen meals to heat up until kitchen reopens. Still hard on those who drove by and picked up a meal.
There was an article in the paper here about boys in a school hostel being infected with norovirus. I misread it and panicked because I travelled on a crowed bus with some boys from that highschool. Then I re-read the article.
It's been over 80 days since NZ had a case spread from community transmission. At present there are around 20 and they are all in quarantine. Travellers coming into NZ, mainly kiwis returning from overseas are taken immediately to managed isolation hotels where they are tested on days 3 and 12. If they are symptom free on day 14 they are allowed to go home, if they are shown to have the virus, they go into quarantine.
The Director- General of Health has said that Community transfer is a "matter of when, not if". The politicians are more hopeful, but then there is an election on September 19.
It is to be devoutly hoped, I think, for the sake of NZ that Ms Ardern's party is successful, and that she continues as one of the world's bestest Prime Ministers...
Surely she must have a good chance of winning? Yes?
Trying to sort out whether to keep or reschedule an upcoming dental cleaning, due to risk of Covid. (I'm in multiple "vulnerable" risk groups.) They need to know today. I'm in the midst of reading related advice online. Trying to consult with a couple of professionals about it: one from the clinic, and the other is my GP. Difficulty reaching my GP.
I have an appointment coming up the end of this month, and I've been thinking the same thing. But surely they must be taking every precaution. Plus, my appointment is first thing in the morning, so there won't be a patient in the chair before me.
I had my cleaning and check-up with a new dentist today. They were all very careful and avoided any procedures that would generate aerosol droplets. They did insist on me taking off the mask, though.
My dentist phoned to cancel my mid-August appointment two weeks ago, but rescheduled me for mid-September. I am half-expecting another phone call to re-schedule the Sept appointment into October.
I've been twice - once for a repair, once for the routine Going Over with the dental hygienist. Arrive on dot of appointment, put any bags in box, all staff in gloves/gowns/face shield, when rinsing out, spit into paper cup rather than bowl.
I've been twice - once for a repair, once for the routine Going Over with the dental hygienist. Arrive on dot of appointment, put any bags in box, all staff in gloves/gowns/face shield, when rinsing out, spit into paper cup rather than bowl.
Seemed to be working fine.
Likewise at the hygienist here. No rinse offered, and they couldn't use the aerosol generating cleaning procedure. But frankly I would much rather be visiting a health professional who routinely used mask & gloves under pre-covid conditions, and have added the shield & gown as additional precautions than a bar or restaurant. Or come to that a supermarket!
There was one old gentleman in the Co-Op this morning NOT wearing a mask, but I know he has breathing difficulties (he lives in nearby sheltered accommodation).
I have just learned that the wearing of a green lanyard with yellow sunflowers on indicates a hidden disability, possibly one that means its wearer is exempt from wearing a mask.
Apologies if you knew that already.
Not that hot in Embra (it seldom is) but humid - enough to make mask-wearing distinctly onerous. I spent a couple of hours in a complicated itinerary, coming home with noodles, pickles, moth-killer, coconut milk, brushes, spinach, prescription drugs, Tom Yum paste, vodka and sore feet.
I went to store at 7 AM senior hours and only about 6 other customers. They and staff all in masks, Went to pay a bill and they now have outside slot for deposit no need to go inside. Finally 9 AM I entered the just opened post office. 2 other customers all masked and social distance. I could relax everywhere. Great new normal trip.
I have just learned that the wearing of a green lanyard with yellow sunflowers on indicates a hidden disability, possibly one that means its wearer is exempt from wearing a mask.
Apologies if you knew that already.
Where did you see/hear that, Puzzler? It seems dubious to me.
I have just learned that the wearing of a green lanyard with yellow sunflowers on indicates a hidden disability, possibly one that means its wearer is exempt from wearing a mask.
Apologies if you knew that already.
Where did you see/hear that, Puzzler? It seems dubious to me.
I've heard of autistic kids wearing those lanyards in airports. I hadn't heard of them in much more general use.
I'm sympathetic to people who have some sort of disability that means they can't tolerate wearing a mask. My question for those people is this: OK then, what alternative measures are you taking to try to ensure that you're not going to give me Covid-19?
I compare this to the kids who aren't vaccinated against measles, for example. (Some have a medical exception, some have a philosophical or religious objection.) If there's an outbreak of measles, those kids get told to stay home until the outbreak has passed.
Because I have suspicions that most of the people with a "medical reason not to wear a mask" are also people with a political belief that we should just open up and damn the consequences, or that "it's just like 'flu".
I have just learned that the wearing of a green lanyard with yellow sunflowers on indicates a hidden disability, possibly one that means its wearer is exempt from wearing a mask.
Apologies if you knew that already.
Where did you see/hear that, Puzzler? It seems dubious to me.
I have just learned that the wearing of a green lanyard with yellow sunflowers on indicates a hidden disability, possibly one that means its wearer is exempt from wearing a mask.
Apologies if you knew that already.
I’ve come across this too. I think most people who can’t cope with masks have been keeping 2m apart and avoiding crowded areas.
I did forget to wear a mask in chippy today but I was the only customer and stayed back. I try to keep at least two on me.
I’ve found it helpful to think of consent and personal space. I do wonder if it will reinforce these concepts more long-term. (Thinking of those of you who dread The Peace)
I do worry though that when my mum goes to hug me if I’ll clench up from not being used to that contact. Only had actual physical contact with three-year old kid of single mum I bubbled with. To go from not seeing anyone other than via zoom or at distance in local co-op to having a three-year old nearly shove his toe up my nose was quite an experience but it was a few weeks back now.
Just saw an article about a school that is proposing to enforce their dress code for remote learning (meaning no pyjama bottoms for zoom school). Who are they kidding - they know that half the class will be in their finest newsreader attire (shirt and underwear).
I found that I needed to do all I would normally do for work (dress properly, have a shave etc) to make working from home possible. I needed all the routine and structure I could manage. I sometimes even left the flat at the normal time (even if just to go down stairs to put rubbish in the bin) before coming back in to start work.
I get dressed for watching church via Facebook on Sunday morning and finish my tea before the start of watching the service. It helps set the mood for me so I feel more involved and less like watching a program.
I found that I needed to do all I would normally do for work (dress properly, have a shave etc) to make working from home possible. I needed all the routine and structure I could manage. I sometimes even left the flat at the normal time (even if just to go down stairs to put rubbish in the bin) before coming back in to start work.
I’ve worked from home for 12 years and go for a walk every morning as part of my preparation for the work day. Routine is very important to get in the right mindset, IMO, which is why I struggle in the summer after uni term is finished. Going for a walk also psychologically breaks the day up.
I found that I needed to do all I would normally do for work (dress properly, have a shave etc) to make working from home possible. I needed all the routine and structure I could manage. I sometimes even left the flat at the normal time (even if just to go down stairs to put rubbish in the bin) before coming back in to start work.
I’ve worked from home for 12 years and go for a walk every morning as part of my preparation for the work day. Routine is very important to get in the right mindset, IMO, which is why I struggle in the summer after uni term is finished. Going for a walk also psychologically breaks the day up.
I found that I needed to do all I would normally do for work (dress properly, have a shave etc) to make working from home possible. I needed all the routine and structure I could manage. I sometimes even left the flat at the normal time (even if just to go down stairs to put rubbish in the bin) before coming back in to start work.
It is to be devoutly hoped, I think, for the sake of NZ that Ms Ardern's party is successful, and that she continues as one of the world's bestest Prime Ministers...
Surely she must have a good chance of winning? Yes?
Yes, unless someone is sitting on some scandal to do with her party. Normally the possibility wouldn't cross my mind, but heads on both Government and Opposition parties have rolled in last month or so, and theses are not normal times.
Personally I won't relax until all votes are counted and the returns finalised as a lot is riding on the results. I am probably being over anxious.
I found that I needed to do all I would normally do for work (dress properly, have a shave etc) to make working from home possible. I needed all the routine and structure I could manage. I sometimes even left the flat at the normal time (even if just to go down stairs to put rubbish in the bin) before coming back in to start work.
I’ve worked from home for 12 years and go for a walk every morning as part of my preparation for the work day. Routine is very important to get in the right mindset, IMO, which is why I struggle in the summer after uni term is finished. Going for a walk also psychologically breaks the day up.
I found that I needed to do all I would normally do for work (dress properly, have a shave etc) to make working from home possible. I needed all the routine and structure I could manage. I sometimes even left the flat at the normal time (even if just to go down stairs to put rubbish in the bin) before coming back in to start work.
Totally get this.
Really? I just leave getting out of bed to the last possible moment then throw on some clothes and sit at the desk.
Was woken up by a National Emergency alert phone call. A family of 4 in Auckland have tested positive for COVID 19. Auckland goes into Alert level 3 at midday, the rest of the country into Alert level 2.
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As for deliveries -- I really like to choose my groceries in person, especially produce. And I try to have as few strangers come to the door as possible.
I wonder if somebody's lockdown ambition is to finally deal with their backlog of e-mails?
Thank you!
MacFlur*y seems such a silly name that I decided to see if I could make it even sillier...
I can think of another variation, but it is Rude, and NSFW...
Um...are you sure they didn’t name it deliberately. Much as I suspect a certain well-known confectionary manufacturer did when they rebranded one of their best selling lines as Snickers.*
* Amusing only if you live on the UK, I think.
I had to say that several times before I realised your meaning, I don't know if that's because I am
(Only applicable to objects which occur in multiples of four, of course).
Sounds like a cadré of masks.
It's been over 80 days since NZ had a case spread from community transmission. At present there are around 20 and they are all in quarantine. Travellers coming into NZ, mainly kiwis returning from overseas are taken immediately to managed isolation hotels where they are tested on days 3 and 12. If they are symptom free on day 14 they are allowed to go home, if they are shown to have the virus, they go into quarantine.
The Director- General of Health has said that Community transfer is a "matter of when, not if". The politicians are more hopeful, but then there is an election on September 19.
It is to be devoutly hoped, I think, for the sake of NZ that Ms Ardern's party is successful, and that she continues as one of the world's bestest Prime Ministers...
Surely she must have a good chance of winning? Yes?
Seemed to be working fine.
Likewise at the hygienist here. No rinse offered, and they couldn't use the aerosol generating cleaning procedure. But frankly I would much rather be visiting a health professional who routinely used mask & gloves under pre-covid conditions, and have added the shield & gown as additional precautions than a bar or restaurant. Or come to that a supermarket!
The hot weather probably doesn't help, poor chap!
Apologies if you knew that already.
I've heard of autistic kids wearing those lanyards in airports. I hadn't heard of them in much more general use.
I'm sympathetic to people who have some sort of disability that means they can't tolerate wearing a mask. My question for those people is this: OK then, what alternative measures are you taking to try to ensure that you're not going to give me Covid-19?
I compare this to the kids who aren't vaccinated against measles, for example. (Some have a medical exception, some have a philosophical or religious objection.) If there's an outbreak of measles, those kids get told to stay home until the outbreak has passed.
Because I have suspicions that most of the people with a "medical reason not to wear a mask" are also people with a political belief that we should just open up and damn the consequences, or that "it's just like 'flu".
I have the wristband because of my IBS and using disabled toilets.
I have asthma but I do wear a mask. It filters out pollen and dust which helps the asthma.
I’ve come across this too. I think most people who can’t cope with masks have been keeping 2m apart and avoiding crowded areas.
I did forget to wear a mask in chippy today but I was the only customer and stayed back. I try to keep at least two on me.
I’ve found it helpful to think of consent and personal space. I do wonder if it will reinforce these concepts more long-term. (Thinking of those of you who dread The Peace)
I do worry though that when my mum goes to hug me if I’ll clench up from not being used to that contact. Only had actual physical contact with three-year old kid of single mum I bubbled with. To go from not seeing anyone other than via zoom or at distance in local co-op to having a three-year old nearly shove his toe up my nose was quite an experience but it was a few weeks back now.
Yes, unless someone is sitting on some scandal to do with her party. Normally the possibility wouldn't cross my mind, but heads on both Government and Opposition parties have rolled in last month or so, and theses are not normal times.
Personally I won't relax until all votes are counted and the returns finalised as a lot is riding on the results. I am probably being over anxious.
Really? I just leave getting out of bed to the last possible moment then throw on some clothes and sit at the desk.
We knew this could happen, but ...
The item I saw seemed to indicate that the renewed lockdown may be only for a few days, but yes, it must be disappointing for the whole country.
IIRC, your PM did indeed warn against complacency, and that the virus could reappear.