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Thread | This is what a corona virus lockdown is REALLY like
at 22:11 24 Mar 2020
I wasn't going to start a new thread on the corona virus (seeing as there is already a thread on the subject), but I felt I had say something on the matter just to give you guys an idea of how bad the situation could get.
Firstly I'm living and working in northern Italy, so I'm right in the thick of it all. When the virus first came to light in Italy, everyone was saying "it's got nothing to with us, it's a Chinese thing", in fact the first businesses to close were the Chinese ones, because no one would do any business with them. Chinese restaurants, hairdressers,supermarkets, general stores etc.... all closed, and this was about 2 months ago.
Then when the virus took hold in Milan/Lombardy region, people were still saying "it's got nothing to do with me, it's a problem for people from Milan". Now this virus is everywhere. The lockdown was a gradual process, it started from social distancing, closing bars restaurants early. It then went up a notch to closing all businesses which were open to the public. People still didn't take it seriously. So the government tightened the screw, now you could only leave your town if you were going to work or had an emergency (and you had to travel with a special permit). And still people didn't get it. So the screw was tightened again, so here's the current situation: ALL non essential businesses are closed, supermarkets are closed weekends, cannot leave town other than for an emergency, can take the dogs for a walk but have to be within a 200 metre radius from my house, non essential items are not being sold (TVs, smartphones, kids toys, magazines, etc...).
Now I'm not saying I'm having a tough time staying indoors, but the economic consequences are HUGE. I work for an very large multi million pound company and our sales have gone through the floor. 40 people have already been told that they will be sacked at the end of the month and we don't know when, or if, the company will recover. At the moment I'm on paid leave till April, after that who knows.
If you are self employed or have a small business there is help from the government, they'll give you €600 a month, which is nothing if you got a family plus mortgage/rent.
I suppose my point is to take this virus seriously because it could change your lives forever. When I call home everyone seems to be so relaxed about the situation. This was the mistake the Italians made and now look how f%%ked up the situation is.
Anyway hoping you are all keeping safe and that you you will be all here for QPR's promotion push next season
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Thread | No wonder we're in a mess
at 11:56 7 Jan 2017
So I'm currently on holiday in south east Asia , so I've been using uncle Tony's wonderful airline. So far I've taken 3 flights and not one has left on time (at least 30mins late) and not only that, they give you the in flight meals 10 mins before landing. Utter shambles. No wonder we're crap on the pitch. Just saying.... |
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Thread | I've had enough
at 19:52 1 Jan 2016
Call it what you want, heat of the moment, post new year's eve hangover etc.... but this result has really done it for me. I have never been so disillusioned with QPR, even worse than when the club was completely skint. We are totally inept.... and whose fault is it ? God knows. Some say it's Les, JFH, Fernandes, Henry, Green, Fer etc.... the fact is no one knows, we are just wrong, from top to bottom. Every year there's a new plan, a fresh start, promises to do the right thing and every year the result is the same. They say that it's the hope the kills you, well it's true. Well I'm not hoping anymore, until we have a comprehensive clean out, from the owners to the ground staff, it's gonna to be the same old story. A big shout out to all you guys who go to LR, week in and week out, to watch this drivel. You guys deserve a medal, being an expat, I can't get over to see the matches, thank God. But I tell you, even though I'm an armchair supporter, seeing our club being reduced to such pitiful state, hurts just the same. |
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