islandgun Posted February 26, 2020 Report Share Posted February 26, 2020 Thought this was telling https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-bristol-51649275 "We have confirmation of people travelling from across the UK by car, bus, coach and train. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted February 26, 2020 Report Share Posted February 26, 2020 1 minute ago, islandgun said: Thought this was telling https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-bristol-51649275 "We have confirmation of people travelling from across the UK by car, bus, coach and train. 🙂 I wonder how she's getting there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penelope Posted February 26, 2020 Report Share Posted February 26, 2020 1 minute ago, Scully said: 🙂 I wonder how she's getting there? Astral projection or a magic carpet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandgun Posted February 26, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2020 sailing route is over 8 days.. http://ports.com/sea-route/port-of-vasteras,sweden/neath-harbour,united-kingdom/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave-G Posted February 27, 2020 Report Share Posted February 27, 2020 The woke brats must have dozy parents to allow them to travel up close and personal to such a gathering given the huge amount of Chinese students there are in this country. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobba Posted February 27, 2020 Report Share Posted February 27, 2020 6 hours ago, Dave-G said: The woke brats must have dozy parents to allow them to travel up close and personal to such a gathering given the huge amount of Chinese students there are in this country. Traffic flows in Bristol are already a torture due to the bonehead, Buggins turn, job for life, jobsworths in the Council House. As to the Fri protest meeting I predict they will close off roads with no diversion signs other than their favourite which merely states "find alternative route" One of the closures will be Park Street which connects direct with Bristol Uni. Driving in the vicinity of Bristol University is already very much a danger zone these days due the high volume of Chinese students stepping out into the road despite the traffic. Generally talking in groups, texting, earbuds in so do not hear traffic. When you brake and Look at them they stare at you as if looks could kill. Then, still standing in the road, wave you by. The Uni want to convert the area into a pedestrian zone. This will undoubtedly add to existing traffic problems The boneheads in the Councilhouse will probably agree because on other planning matters eg student Accomodation, when the Uni say jump, the planners ask "how high"? Worryingly, the sod up to traffic in that area will impact greatly upon emergency services and staff movements to our major hospital the Bristol Royal Infirmary. But hey, what do these kids care as long as they get their day of fame and disruption. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderbird Posted February 27, 2020 Report Share Posted February 27, 2020 A Bristol mate told me this morning that two of his teenage kids want to go and see her. 🙄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penelope Posted February 27, 2020 Report Share Posted February 27, 2020 Just now, Thunderbird said: A Bristol mate told me this morning that two of his teenage kids want to go and see her. 🙄 Does he have a ready supply of rotten tomatoes and eggs to give them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderbird Posted February 27, 2020 Report Share Posted February 27, 2020 32 minutes ago, Penelope said: Does he have a ready supply of rotten tomatoes and eggs to give them? 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
countryman Posted February 27, 2020 Report Share Posted February 27, 2020 This country is all ways a nice soft target for these minorities to come and preach. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
udderlyoffroad Posted February 27, 2020 Report Share Posted February 27, 2020 21 minutes ago, countryman said: This country is all ways a nice soft target for these minorities to come and preach. Eh? I usually welcome with open arms Swedish girls. Or Norwegian. Or Finnish. If you don't, you're just plain waycist.... Annnyway, I will be trying to finish work early and head out of Bristol, in my diesel pickup, to one of my permissions. Whereupon I will attempt to give some pigeons and squirrels rapid-onset lead poisoning. Just a rebel without a cause, me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry d Posted February 27, 2020 Report Share Posted February 27, 2020 8 hours ago, Dave-G said: The woke brats must have dozy parents to allow them to travel up close and personal to such a gathering given the huge amount of Chinese students there are in this country. Perhaps you should self isolate then 🤧 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clangerman Posted February 27, 2020 Report Share Posted February 27, 2020 bristol is at the forefront of the don’t think for your self become a sheep brigade i’m a big fan of the young how did they become so brain washed wearing a number instead of having a name is clearly just around the corner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave-G Posted February 27, 2020 Report Share Posted February 27, 2020 (edited) 55 minutes ago, henry d said: Perhaps you should self isolate then 🤧 Better safe than sorry, been there for almost three weeks apart from essential shopping, dental/doctor appointments etc, then walk or drive don't catch a bus although I have a bus pass. I'll be sure not to get onto a bus with so many people who may have recently travelled - or spent time with anyone else who has recently travelled from China, or possibly had such a passenger earlier. I'm retired with compromised immune system health issues, so am slightly more at risk of catching/spreading the virus if its about. I'd much rather be way over cautious than risk contacting it and becoming a carrier of it to the rest of my family. Its easier for me than most because I rarely actually NEED to go anywhere. Edited February 27, 2020 by Dave-G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonm Posted February 27, 2020 Report Share Posted February 27, 2020 17 hours ago, islandgun said: Thought this was telling https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-bristol-51649275 "We have confirmation of people travelling from across the UK by car, bus, coach and train. I know I probably sound old, but what does this actually achieve? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShootingEgg Posted February 27, 2020 Report Share Posted February 27, 2020 I work in the centre of Bristol.. And I am taking tomorrow off. Avon and Somerset police are predicting a huge number of followers to show up and be at a level of protestors that is not safe. It will be a complete nightmare for all road users tomorrow and they will choke the city with cars, vans, buses and lorries sat idling waiting for them while they walk the streets chanting flying flags etc. Forecast is set for heavy rain all day too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonm Posted February 27, 2020 Report Share Posted February 27, 2020 4 minutes ago, ShootingEgg said: Forecast is set for heavy rain all day too Let’s hope someone hands out soap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandgun Posted February 27, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2020 3 minutes ago, simonm said: Let’s hope someone hands out soap 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old man Posted February 27, 2020 Report Share Posted February 27, 2020 Possibly yet another scenario whereby a minority are allowed to cause expense and disruption to a majority? If the Police deem it unsafe can't they ban it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Centrepin Posted February 27, 2020 Report Share Posted February 27, 2020 17 hours ago, islandgun said: Thought this was telling https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-bristol-51649275 "We have confirmation of people travelling from across the UK by car, bus, coach and train. How else would they travel, horse and cart, walk? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandgun Posted February 27, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2020 2 minutes ago, Centrepin said: How else would they travel, horse and cart, walk? You forgot bicycle.. the irony seems to have escaped you of thousands of people from all over the Uk, travelling to a demonstration to reduce the use of fossil fuels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Centrepin Posted February 27, 2020 Report Share Posted February 27, 2020 Just now, islandgun said: You forgot bicycle.. the irony seems to have escaped you of thousands of people from all over the Uk, travelling to a demonstration to reduce the use of fossil fuels No, I was just trying to be humorous 🥺 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandgun Posted February 27, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2020 1 minute ago, Centrepin said: No, I was just trying to be humorous 🥺 Sorry my misunderstanding Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShootingEgg Posted February 27, 2020 Report Share Posted February 27, 2020 20 minutes ago, old man said: Possibly yet another scenario whereby a minority are allowed to cause expense and disruption to a majority? If the Police deem it unsafe can't they ban it? That link takes you to that headline.. 'Police warn of inadequate safety' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KB1 Posted February 27, 2020 Report Share Posted February 27, 2020 2 hours ago, Dave-G said: Better safe than sorry, been there for almost three weeks apart from essential shopping, dental/doctor appointments etc, then walk or drive don't catch a bus although I have a bus pass. I'll be sure not to get onto a bus with so many people who may have recently travelled - or spent time with anyone else who has recently travelled from China, or possibly had such a passenger earlier. I'm retired with compromised immune system health issues, so am slightly more at risk of catching/spreading the virus if its about. I'd much rather be way over cautious than risk contacting it and becoming a carrier of it to the rest of my family. Its easier for me than most because I rarely actually NEED to go anywhere. God forbid I bump into a retired person with a compromised immune system😷 never know what you might catch🙄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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