Old-Dutch Dave? No chance he’s going anywhere

I will actually point out, lest anyone think I am a massive China defender, that I do actually spend half my time actively trying to do things that will get me kicked out of this country. Brasses being just one aspect of that. The problem is, the Chinese just aren’t very arsed about degenerate behaviour. I have a highly schizophrenic love-hate relationship with this country and kind of a pact with myself that if I get booted out, I never have to come back here.

    hugopal that has been what a lot of analysts have been saying but this series of lockdowns will hardly be boosting his popularity or reducing the chances of popular discontent… having said that, given they don’t have an effective vaccine, it may be the least worst outcome if they’re not going to capitulate and import Pfizer jabs

        Smallman1 You’ll always be welcome in GREAT Britain Dave.

        One of the things mentioned above that I love/hate about China is you can absolutely ruined and fall asleep on a park bench at 3am while wandering home, which I have done, in a dinner jacket no less, having got shitfaced at a Scottish society dinner (I know I’m not Scottish, I went for the dinner and whiskey). And the morning walkers of all ages literally won’t bat an eyelid, like it’s totally normal/expected thing to happen, if a man wants to get absolutely obliterated and sleep on a bench then it’s his business.

        Whereas in ‘GREAT’ Britain, the park would be chained shut at night, or if it wasn’t, you’d have everything robbed, even your shoes, and then in the morning you can guarantee the PCSOs would be on the scene instead of catching actual criminals.

          Tested positive for the Covids last night. Fucks sake.

          Mono, remember this - Tough times don’t last, tough people do.

          We go again!

          And hope it doesn’t hit you too hard.

          My parents both have it now, both in their late 70s, but thrice vacced, and seem to be on the mend already.

          Good to hear they’re on the mend H.

          Hope all is well Mono.
          My 82 yr old dad had Covid a couple of weeks ago.Fully vaxxed, felt rough for a few days but generally ok. Didn’t feel the need to tell any of his 3 kids until after he tested negative..FFS.

          Jules72 but this series of lockdowns will hardly be boosting his popularity or reducing the chances of popular discontent

          I don’t know what the general sentiment is like in China, or what the demographic of Xi’s support base is, but in UK and Germany there were plenty of numbskulls seemingly in favour of even harsher ongoing lockdowns.

          Also, popular discontent is kind of irrelevant when it’s literally impossible to protest against something because you’re locked up and mass gatherings are prohibited.

              hugopal Starmer being one and now he’s got the gall to complain about low growth and rampant inflation

                  Finally got the dreaded double lines here in TBD towers. Presumably caught it on the way over to Mallorca. Obviosuly I am nails for cycling 150+ miles over the weekend whilst brewing it.

                  Nasal swab was just about positive. Throat swab was properly positive.

                  I feel fine. Bit of a sore throat. Not much else

                    All the George Bens.

                    Hope you’re bang at it quick sharp.

                    benson

                    That’s a long ride! Coast to coast?

                    Hope it goes easy on you.

                    Pay attention when you do feel better; some people prolonged their recovery period by trying to get back into the saddle [in whatever fitness regime they partake] - so for the sake of a faster recovery don’t be afraid of dialing it way back to shorter routes, walking etc. I’m finding the ‘doers’ and the ‘itchy bums’ have a tough time not being so active for a month or so. Same with work load and any stress.

                    The goal is to avoid long covid. It’s a really weird one.

                    Same goes for @mono-stereo @Homegrove you are ordered to chill the fuck.

                      I ran every day through Covid but then I am a different animal tbf.

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                        Another “benefit” of lockdowns with longer-term ramifications, rising obesity levels; including a c. 5 percentage point increase in the proportion of obese and severely obese early years school children:

                        And what’s one of the principal causes of deaths from covid? Yeah that’s right, obesity.

                        https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2022/05/03/deliveroo-culture-make-britain-fattest-nation-europe/
                        https://www.france24.com/en/europe/20220503-world-health-organization-warns-of-obesity-epidemic-in-europe

                        Smallman1 I smoked weed heavily through my dose in Mar 2021. I have no long covid symptoms. Tarah for now.

                          The bike ride was round mallorca. Probably picked it up on the way there on Thursday. Probs gonna avoid the green smack given I’ve not touched it in 20+ years. Gonna catc h up on a load of admin from my bed. Take it proper easy

                            benson What was helpful for me was CBD oil drops under the tongue every 6 hours. Aside from feeling generally better, the theory was that it’s Anti inflammatory properties meant that if inflammation in the lungs was to become an issue it would be held back.

                            The worst of it for me was the sheer tiredness/fatigue (lasted 2-3 weeks) and the sore throat up to my ears was like burning from time to time.

                              Bens, sending some Nugenix to you chief, you’ll be fit and firing in no time.

                              Smallman1 Even though I’ve recently have had Covid I’m still going to get a 4th jab.

                              Why?

                              I might die becasue i have zero minerals.

                                So it took the WHO’s excess death report to finally put to rest the lie that the UK had the worst covid death stats. Broadly in line with many other countries and not quite as bad as Germany. Seems like most other countries were instead significantly underreporting theirs. So much of what we were told at the time turns out to be bullshit. As for Sweden..

                                  alistair Seems like most other countries were instead significantly underreporting theirs.

                                  Not us baby! 🇺🇸 ☝🏼

                                    zackster

                                    Was it dismissed? I dunno, but in my work circles we always considered it a possibility, just knowing that we’ll never get a honest answer from China so what’s the point in speculating.

                                    All I know is that we have a high level virology lab in Richmond, CA. A short BART ride away. If we all of a sudden had an outbreak of something weird in Richmond we’d be asking A LOT of questions. Too much of a coincidence. Same with Wuhan. That said, coronaviruses have been floating about for a long time, particularly in China. It’s not unreasonable to think this just happened irrespective of labs or nefarious motives.

                                        Mad_Cyril

                                        They do shit in porcelain non-toilet holes while sharing fags according to Dave so inclined to agree.

                                        Heathens.

                                          7 days later

                                          Had vaccine number 4 today.

                                          Still no improvement in either length or girth measurements.

                                          Beginning to think this is all a scam.

                                          Has done nothing for your bants either MC.

                                          I can’t figure out whether MC wants to even get on the bants train or not.

                                            China are playing a blinder. They’re fucking the supply chain royally with this lockdown whilst the rest of the world strangles itself with massive inflation. They’ll be holding the world to ransom pretty soon