Tier 3 problematic?

[geostorm1]

I understand a lot of Nottinghamshire is going into tier 3 soon. What does this mean for us lot?

It's not the same as the original lockdown is it.. Will the parlours stay open I wonder?

Would you still see an SP im a tier 3 zone?

[kippydon]

whole Notts will go in to Tier 3 on Friday, for 28 days

I think really , you should wait until end of November as mixing with other people indoors or outdoors or any other venues is not allowed

so if you go by this, they should be closed

[HailWood]

It’s so damned annoying. I thought the area that I live in had got away with T3 and now they have reversed the call. Fuckers!!! 

[monkeybucket]

It’s so damned annoying. I thought the area that I live in had got away with T3 and now they have reversed the call. Fuckers!!! 

+1

[gbyld87]

I discussed the possibility of Nottinghamshire entering Tier 3 and how this would affect me last week, and she said she would still be working and still be happy to see me if I wanted to. 

So I would suggest the opportunity would be there and most that are currently happy to work will continue regardless of the number currently stuck on the end of the tier.  All depends on if the client thinks they could / would / should.

[NervousJ]

I don’t think it will change tbh. I did wonder how it may affect going into a hotel for instance.

Hello sir, who are you here to see..

Errmmm it’s a family member in room 345, miss bustybrunnette..

Right or wrong, it won’t stop me punting I’m afraid..

[HailWood]

I don’t think it will change tbh. I did wonder how it may affect going into a hotel for instance.

Hello sir, who are you here to see..

Errmmm it’s a family member in room 345, miss bustybrunnette..

Right or wrong, it won’t stop me punting I’m afraid..

Regardless of whether I would or wouldn’t punt or SPs will or won’t work, Tier 3 is going to make it very hard for me to find some “me time”. Good job my meeting today with a gorgeous woman that I’ve met many times was absolutely outstanding because it will probably be my last punt for a month or so.

[gbyld87]

Regardless of whether I would or wouldn’t punt or SPs will or won’t work, Tier 3 is going to make it very hard for me to find some “me time”. Good job my meeting today with a gorgeous woman that I’ve met many times was absolutely outstanding because it will probably be my last punt for a month or so.

Best to go out with a bang

[gbyld87]

Regardless of whether I would or wouldn’t punt or SPs will or won’t work, Tier 3 is going to make it very hard for me to find some “me time”. Good job my meeting today with a gorgeous woman that I’ve met many times was absolutely outstanding because it will probably be my last punt for a month or so.

My availability will be unaffected either way, so I have the more difficult decision of whether I should rather than whether I can.

[papak]

Regardless of whether I would or wouldn’t punt or SPs will or won’t work, Tier 3 is going to make it very hard for me to find some “me time”. Good job my meeting today with a gorgeous woman that I’ve met many times was absolutely outstanding because it will probably be my last punt for a month or so.

+1 for this. Regardless of the tier situation my job requires me to go into office still, but it will be more and more suspicious turning up at random houses/flats or having random people come over to mine, when there's not meant to be indoor mixing. So I arranged an "out with a bang" booking on Monday and I'm hoping that will tide me over for at least a month or two.

[Charliehutton]

My availability will be unaffected either way, so I have the more difficult decision of whether I should rather than whether I can.

Get her to make you a ham sandwich and then hold a remembrance service for the pig. Then it's all above board.

[NottsThaiLover]

I understand a lot of Nottinghamshire is going into tier 3 soon. What does this mean for us lot?

It's not the same as the original lockdown is it.. Will the parlours stay open I wonder?

Would you still see an SP im a tier 3 zone?

Does anybody know if the massage places can stay open?

[GingerNuts]

Does anybody know if the massage places can stay open?

They're not automatically required to close but businesses providing "personal care and close contact services" could be closed in agreement with local authorities.

If they remain open they are required to operate in a COVID-secure manner or face fines of up to £10,000 or prosecution.

Some may voluntarily close to avoid any problems.

[NottsThaiLover]

They're not automatically required to close but businesses providing "personal care and close contact services" could be closed in agreement with local authorities.

If they remain open they are required to operate in a COVID-secure manner or face fines of up to £10,000 or prosecution.

Some may voluntarily close to avoid any problems.

Thanks. It's really not clear for folks.. so sounds like a masked up covid secure rub n tug in Notts is fine.

[themightyimp]

so sounds like a masked up covid secure rub n tug in Notts is fine.

NFN (Normal For Nottinghamshire)? 

[MaxHamburg]

NFN (Normal For Nottinghamshire)? 

Hahahahah - good work

[Charliehutton]

Even for those comfortable with the level of health risk, I suppose the added complication of visiting an indie in tier 3 is that just going into the house would be the perfect excuse for any neighbouring snitch to call the police. It could be tricky for any punter leaving the property to find the old bill waiting for him outside. A good result for them, though, and there'd be plenty of puritanical bastards wanting to make an example of him. A hefty fine, perhaps, and a nice juicy story for the local paper, too.

I can fully understand the temptation, though. As one of those for whom the risk/reward balance at the moment is tilted towards abstinence, I'm finding it far more frustrating now than I did in the lockdown of spring and early summer.

[kippydon]

Tier 3 in Notts for 28 days ,  so we need just try and hold out until then and maybe just maybe the rules maybe relaxed if the cases started coming down

well in Nottingham they were coming down , and still went in to Tier 3, Charnwood has the highest infection rate at the moment and they still in Tier 1

[Kingy28]

Tier 3 in Notts for 28 days ,  so we need just try and hold out until then and maybe just maybe the rules maybe relaxed if the cases started coming down

well in Nottingham they were coming down , and still went in to Tier 3, Charnwood has the highest infection rate at the moment and they still in Tier 1

Charnwood is now tier 2

[kippydon]

Charnwood is now tier 2

ah ok they must go in to tier 2 from Saturday

[gbyld87]

Even for those comfortable with the level of health risk, I suppose the added complication of visiting an indie in tier 3 is that just going into the house would be the perfect excuse for any neighbouring snitch to call the police. It could be tricky for any punter leaving the property to find the old bill waiting for him outside. A good result for them, though, and there'd be plenty of puritanical bastards wanting to make an example of him. A hefty fine, perhaps, and a nice juicy story for the local paper, too.

I can fully understand the temptation, though. As one of those for whom the risk/reward balance at the moment is tilted towards abstinence, I'm finding it far more frustrating now than I did in the lockdown of spring and early summer.

The only solution to this is to travel to a non-tier-3 area to visit an SP, although those areas seem to be diminishing by the week.

[RedKettle]

The only solution to this is to travel to a non-tier-3 area to visit an SP, although those areas seem to be diminishing by the week.

but the same rules apply in tier 2 about mixing in a private house.  (well I think - I have almost given up on following them.)

[NickyBobby]

And you’re not supposed to travel outside the area if you’re in a tier 3 location. You know, because of the virus 

[Prophet 999]

And you’re not supposed to travel outside the area if you’re in a tier 3 location. You know, because of the virus 

Brum in tier 3 from next Wednesday is what I heard...MK anyone?

[RedKettle]

And you’re not supposed to travel outside the area if you’re in a tier 3 location. You know, because of the virus 

that is only guidance at the moment and not legally enforceable.  (I am not recommending people travel just stating what I believe the position is.)

[gbyld87]

And you’re not supposed to travel outside the area if you’re in a tier 3 location. You know, because of the virus 

You've not been supposed to go within 2 meters of someone outside your household for the past 6 months either. 

[gbyld87]

but the same rules apply in tier 2 about mixing in a private house.  (well I think - I have almost given up on following them.)

. Correct, but I'm assuming anyone contemplating the effect tier 3 will have on their punting liberty has already disregarded that aspect.

Visiting an escort has been incompatible with the 'rules' since march, but we're still here debating how the latest iteration affects us..
 

[NottsThaiLover]

You've not been supposed to go within 2 meters of someone outside your household for the past 6 months either.

Although a sixsome has been fine where rule of 6 permitted

[RedKettle]

. Correct, but I'm assuming anyone contemplating the effect tier 3 will have on their punting liberty has already disregarded that aspect.

Visiting an escort has been incompatible with the 'rules' since march, but we're still here debating how the latest iteration affects us..
 

You were saying that travelling into tier 2 (from 3) is a solution to the neighbours calling the police when they see punters go into a WG's house - I was saying it is not because the same rule applies and the neighbour can call the police in tier 2.

[redliner69]

Rule of six, same household, bubble, tier 1, tier 2 or tier 3 is quite irrelevant when it seems everyone is trying to find a way around the guidelines or rules.    Whether that be for a wank, a fuck, a pint, a picnic, a meal or shopping.

Bottom line is, and has been for a while:

Stay 2 metres away from other people. If 2 metres is not possible, it's 1 metre plus a mask each.
To be honest, the 1 metre+ rule should never have come in. It was only changed to try and let more people get into pubs, restaurants, cafe's and other hospitality venues, because 2 metres would have meant less customers. The same for nail bars, hairdressers and the like.

It wasn't long after the pubs reopened that we saw pictures of people stood chatting like normal at the bars. Lets be honest, we never really followed the guidelines once we started to re-open stuff.
That's the problem, it's not rocket science.

Oh, and as for the thought of kissing some girl you've paid for. Well that beggars belief.  You've probably got less chance of catching an STD from unprotected sex.

Mindboggling 

[Cryton123]

Rule of six, same household, bubble, tier 1, tier 2 or tier 3 is quite irrelevant when it seems everyone is trying to find a way around the guidelines or rules.    Whether that be for a wank, a fuck, a pint, a picnic, a meal or shopping.

Bottom line is, and has been for a while:

Stay 2 metres away from other people. If 2 metres is not possible, it's 1 metre plus a mask each.
To be honest, the 1 metre+ rule should never have come in. It was only changed to try and let more people get into pubs, restaurants, cafe's and other hospitality venues, because 2 metres would have meant less customers. The same for nail bars, hairdressers and the like.

It wasn't long after the pubs reopened that we saw pictures of people stood chatting like normal at the bars. Lets be honest, we never really followed the guidelines once we started to re-open stuff.
That's the problem, it's not rocket science.

Oh, and as for the thought of kissing some girl you've paid for. Well that beggars belief.  You've probably got less chance of catching an STD from unprotected sex.

Mindboggling 

Do you work for the Government or main stream media?! 

You talk the talk but here you are on a punting site. If you’re taking it that seriously, logging on seems a strange thing to do.

[gbyld87]

You were saying that travelling into tier 2 (from 3) is a solution to the neighbours calling the police when they see punters go into a WG's house - I was saying it is not because the same rule applies and the neighbour can call the police in tier 2.

I appreciate that, but my comment was based on the fact Charlie suggested it might be more of an issue (in terms of the likelihood of a neighbour taking umbridge) in a tier 3 area. 

I don't personally believe the police would have the time, resources or remit to follow up on individual acts of defiance such as this anyway - at least not in the time it would need to be caught with your pants down.  Large gatherings and commercial illegalities seem to be much higher on the agenda, as they're much better value for police time in terms of effort vs effect.

[redliner69]

Do you work for the Government or main stream media?! 

You talk the talk but here you are on a punting site. If you’re taking it that seriously, logging on seems a strange thing to do.

I don’t work directly for the government. I don’t work in main stream media at all.

Nobody has ever caught a virus, other than computer based, from logging in to a punting forum.

I am merely stating my opinion.

Bottom line is:
The virus is passed through close human interaction.

Some people don’t like restrictions. I understand that.
Some people don’t believe the virus exists. I don’t understand that.
Some people actively ignore the restrictions. I don’t understand that.

What I do understand is this.
The fact that some people ignore, and actively flout restrictions will only lead to greater restrictions. Those that fail to understand, and act as required, are part of the problem, not the solution.

[HailWood]

I don’t work directly for the government. I don’t work in main stream media at all.

Nobody has ever caught a virus, other than computer based, from logging in to a punting forum.

I am merely stating my opinion.

Bottom line is:
The virus is passed through close human interaction.

Some people don’t like restrictions. I understand that.
Some people don’t believe the virus exists. I don’t understand that.
Some people actively ignore the restrictions. I don’t understand that.

What I do understand is this.
The fact that some people ignore, and actively flout restrictions will only lead to greater restrictions. Those that fail to understand, and act as required, are part of the problem, not the solution.

Absolute spot on IMO 

[j122]

Boris press conference 4pm, pretty much a full lockdown is looking likely.

[Simon_9000]

Kissing a WG isn't the best idea in the world right now and something I'm not even considering, but compared to what I've seen coming through an airport the other day, plus all the youngsters of Nottingham out on pre Tier 3 lockdown city centre street parties (not permitted under Tier 2  ), I'd love to see the stats of the virus spreading through punting Vs shopping in Asda or out with the kids. We shouldn't be punting but if we all stopped, I doubt it would have much overall impact on Covid spread.

[l1mpd1ck]

Boris press conference 4pm, pretty much a full lockdown is looking likely.

Now 5.00 apparently

[Picti]

I don’t work directly for the government. I don’t work in main stream media at all.

Nobody has ever caught a virus, other than computer based, from logging in to a punting forum.

I am merely stating my opinion.

Bottom line is:
The virus is passed through close human interaction.

Some people don’t like restrictions. I understand that.
Some people don’t believe the virus exists. I don’t understand that.
Some people actively ignore the restrictions. I don’t understand that.

What I do understand is this.
The fact that some people ignore, and actively flout restrictions will only lead to greater restrictions. Those that fail to understand, and act as required, are part of the problem, not the solution.

Yes the evidence seems to indicate that the second wave was seeded by those who couldn't forego a holiday abroad for a year. Estimates are that 80% of the current infections are from a variant originating in Spain, and no doubt spread by people not taking basic precautions. Not banning international travel was a mistake in my opinion.

[badsin]

I haven't read or heard of that Picti, so you have a link please ?

[Charliehutton]

Some people actively ignore the restrictions. I don’t understand that.

What I do understand is this.
The fact that some people ignore, and actively flout restrictions will only lead to greater restrictions. Those that fail to understand, and act as required, are part of the problem, not the solution.

You're sounding very, very pious.

As far as punting goes - the only aspect of covid that concerns us on here - we all have differing domestic circumstances and we'll all make differing decisions based on those.

To do otherwise would be ridiculous, don't you think? Unless of course you have absolute faith in the competence of our governing classes.

[Picti]

I haven't read or heard of that Picti, so you have a link please ?

External Link/Members Only

 

[HailWood]

External Link/Members Only

 

It couldn’t be The Sun and had to be the FT from you didn’t it? 

[badsin]

External Link/Members Only

 

Thank you 

[Picti]

It couldn’t be The Sun and had to be the FT from you didn’t it? 

One likes to retain the common touch 

Actually I couldn't remember where I first read it and the FT article came up first when I Googled. As for the Sun, I retain that as an emergency in case there's another rush on bog roll.

[redliner69]

You're sounding very, very pious.

As far as punting goes - the only aspect of covid that concerns us on here - we all have differing domestic circumstances and we'll all make differing decisions based on those.

To do otherwise would be ridiculous, don't you think? Unless of course you have absolute faith in the competence of our governing classes.

Not religious in the slightest. And I certainly don’t feel I have any standing on the moral high ground.

I acknowledge changing our punting habits will probably have very little impact on the overall state of things.

However, the general disregard for the situation we find ourselves generally, is shown by some people here. It’s likely that the percentage of people here who choose to ignore, or flout the guidelines will be repeated in other regular activities. It’s human nature. Therefore it follows that if 15% of people here defy guidelines and actively seek to ignore them, 15% of pub goers will do the same. As will people in other activities.

Simply put, unless everybody follows the guidelines, and does more than the rules, rather than seek to bend them, these guidelines will continue and increase.

[Charliehutton]

One likes to retain the common touch 

As for the Sun, I retain that as an emergency in case there's another rush on bog roll.

How dare you!

I invest 60p on a daily basis to compare the girl on page 3 - their tits are covered up these days, more's the pity - with one of my punting encounters. It's surprising how often you can recall one that's a reasonable match.

[Picti]

How dare you!

I invest 60p on a daily basis to compare the girl on page 3 - their tits are covered up these days, more's the pity - with one of my punting encounters. It's surprising how often you can recall one that's a reasonable match.

I imagine it's like paper mache by bedtime 

[Charliehutton]

I imagine it's like paper mache by bedtime 

Your comment takes me back to the days when my older brother used to toss himself off over the underwear pages of the Grattan catalogue. Our poor mother....

[Simon_9000]

Your comment takes me back to the days when my older brother used to toss himself off over the underwear pages of the Grattan catalogue. Our poor mother....

Blame it on your older brother ... that old chestnut. 

[CoolTiger]

Your comment takes me back to the days when my older brother used to toss himself off over the underwear pages of the Grattan catalogue. Our poor mother....

That brings back memories... Lingerie sections in Grattan, Freemans, Littlewoods catalogues