COVID-19 - or - "What potential exposure have you had in the last two weeks?"

[aronteo]

We had to shut down another GP surgery yesterday because an idiot who'd recently been to Italy and had a cough walked in, ignoring the signs on the door.
So the building had to be closed - its getting a deep clean over the weekend, and the staff are all on isolation until the test results come back.
Until they do, that's the entire practice out of use.

Jesus Christ......

[daviemac]

You aren't only putting yourself at risk, that's a very naive attitude that shows you either haven't understood the advice provided or have chosen to ignore it for selfish reasons.  You are increasing your chances of contracting the virus by having an intimate roll around with a sp, if you contract it you are highly likely to pass it on to others who may suffer poorly due to their age and underlying health conditions.
I wouldn't like to think I had increased my chances of passing it onto the vulnerable in my family key and in my community because I chose to take the risk of sleeping with a sp.

My life is not going to come to a standstill because of this, I do not believe the chances of me catching it are very high, the same as I don't believe the chances of me catching flu are high, that's why I refuse the flu jab, despite 100's dying every year from flu. I am one of the ones in the very high risk group as well. 

For me to catch it from an SP, she would have to have it and as long as she looks fit enough when I arrive then I will go through with the meet. I take the precautions I feel are necessary to look after myself and others I may come into contact with, it's up to the individual to do what they feel they need to.

One thing I am not and that is naive, I make myself very aware of any risk I might be putting myself in all aspects of my life.  For example by reading this -  External Link/Members Only in the case of COVID-19.

 

[Haruki]

My life is not going to come to a standstill because of this, I do not believe the chances of me catching it are very high, the same as I don't believe the chances of me catching flu are high, that's why I refuse the flu jab, despite 100's dying every year from flu. I am one of the ones in the very high risk group as well. 

For me to catch it from an SP, she would have to have it and as long as she looks fit enough when I arrive then I will go through with the meet. I take the precautions I feel are necessary to look after myself and others I may come into contact with, it's up to the individual to do what they feel they need to.

One thing I am not and that is naive, I make myself very aware of any risk I might be putting myself in all aspects of my life.  For example by reading this -  External Link/Members Only in the case of COVID-19.

To be honest saying "as long as she looks fit enough" is extremely naive given it is well known that symptoms show up after contagion

Personally I think your approach is very selfish but each to their own

[daviemac]

To be honest saying "as long as she looks fit enough" is extremely naive given it is well known that symptoms show up after contagion

Personally I think your approach is very selfish but each to their own

You are the on being extremely naive about this. Explain how I am being selfish by not believing in all the hype and can you explain just who I am putting at risk.

I will have shown no symptoms for at least 2 weeks prior to the punt, so it will be very unlikely I will have it. For you to say anything different would mean you would have to have full knowledge of my lifestyle, where I visit and the number of people I've been in contact with.

If I turn up and she doesn't look well in any way I would say thank you but no thank you and walk away, if she looks fit enough then I go ahead. That is not being naive, that is my own personal risk assessment.

I presume by the way you are going on you intend staying in the house until this is all over and not going to work, shops, travel on public transport or any where near another human being. The risk from catching it by contact with numerous strangers is far higher than having contact with one individual.

     

[scutty brown]

My life is not going to come to a standstill because of this, I do not believe the chances of me catching it are very high, the same as I don't believe the chances of me catching flu are high, that's why I refuse the flu jab, despite 100's dying every year from flu. I am one of the ones in the very high risk group as well. 

For me to catch it from an SP, she would have to have it and as long as she looks fit enough when I arrive then I will go through with the meet. I take the precautions I feel are necessary to look after myself and others I may come into contact with, it's up to the individual to do what they feel they need to.

One thing I am not and that is naive, I make myself very aware of any risk I might be putting myself in all aspects of my life.  For example by reading this -  External Link/Members Only in the case of COVID-19.

1)  You've got a communal responsibility to avoid activity which creates a risk of disease transmission. Whether you think you're going to catch it or not is irrelevant: the simple fact is you probably ARE going to catch it but the longer you can delay that happening then the better and safer for all. The later in the crisis you get infected, the higher your chance of survival.

2) The churchyards are full of people who thought "it would never happen to them". Whatever you may think, you are taking a risk with your life. Only you can know if that personal risk matters, but when you do catch it (and you will) please make sure you don't pass it on

[myothernameis]

We had to shut down another GP surgery yesterday because an idiot who'd recently been to Italy and had a cough walked in, ignoring the signs on the door.
So the building had to be closed - its getting a deep clean over the weekend, and the staff are all on isolation until the test results come back.
Until they do, that's the entire practice out of use.

Doesn't surprise me, was at my local health centre, and there signs up, like keep behind yellow line, and dont touch window ledge.  Well I didn't see this right away, and almost had my head torn of, and got told, stay behind the yellow line

After she calmed down, she explained, so with what going on, if someone comes into the helth centre, infected, they will ahve to close, so measuresin place to keep it open

[Dogfather]

1)  You've got a communal responsibility to avoid activity which creates a risk of disease transmission. Whether you think you're going to catch it or not is irrelevant: the simple fact is you probably ARE going to catch it but the longer you can delay that happening then the better and safer for all. The later in the crisis you get infected, the higher your chance of survival.

2) The churchyards are full of people who thought "it would never happen to them". Whatever you may think, you are taking a risk with your life. Only you can know if that personal risk matters, but when you do catch it (and you will) please make sure you don't pass it on

Is this virus natures way of keeping the human race from becoming too much of a problem to it?

We've seen the selfishness in this world with the panic buying going on.

C'est La Vie?
Or the rather more cruel "payback time"?

[daviemac]

1)  You've got a communal responsibility to avoid activity which creates a risk of disease transmission. Whether you think you're going to catch it or not is irrelevant: the simple fact is you probably ARE going to catch it but the longer you can delay that happening then the better and safer for all. The later in the crisis you get infected, the higher your chance of survival.

2) The churchyards are full of people who thought "it would never happen to them". Whatever you may think, you are taking a risk with your life. Only you can know if that personal risk matters, but when you do catch it (and you will) please make sure you don't pass it on

I totally agree, however the point I am making is the risk of catching it from contact with people in large groups like in shops, pubs or whatever is far greater than catching it from one individual.

The country is not in shut-down mode, for one Ant and Dec are on tonight, are the audience members there all irresponsible.     They will all be in close contact with others for far more than the 15 minutes.

In all aspects of my life I assess the risk to myself and the risk my actions might have on others and to me the risks at this point in time are acceptable.

[exhippy]

On the question of the providers losing money - there are some internet fund raisers going round within the provider community to get donations for the women who are in financial trouble. seen it shared quite a bit. As to the person talking about foreign trips, I have just had to cancel one for next week, and two more in the next month are likely to vanish. I was hoping for a big trip in the summer but we will have to see. I have to say that I am going to use dating sites and seeking in my potential destinations to engage women in chat so that when I can go I have things set up. I have had a lovely conversation with a young woman over the last two days who understands perfectly the situation but still wants to meet up - so I plan to make do with some online flirting. This worked really well for me before I went to Argentina+, one of the women I met in Uruguay was more fun in the middle of the night in England than when I met her in the flesh

[scutty brown]

Is this virus natures way of keeping the human race from becoming too much of a problem to it?

We've seen the selfishness in this world with the panic buying going on.

C'est La Vie?
Or the rather more cruel "payback time"?

So you think it should be named the Gaiea virus?

[paper7]

You'd think that If BoJo had any sense or guts that compulsory rationing would be enforced by now!.

Your comment is spot on. Bojo won't though because it will cut into his friends profits!

[B4bcock]

Is this virus natures way of keeping the human race from becoming too much of a problem to it?

Absolutely.    Whenever any species of animal becomes too abundant nature will find a way of thinning it out.   Mostly it is the weakest members which die off/get killed, so the species will be left with reduced numbers but will be overall fitter and stronger.

There is no doubt in my mind that there are too many humans on this planet and I'm sure Mother Nature is well pissed off with our disrespect towards her.

[Dogfather]

So you think it should be named the Gaiea virus?

Like it 

I'm hearing some people who've been confirmed cases have had stomach cramps and the "tommy tits" a couple of days before the NHS symptoms of fever and cough come into play.

Love a good rumour to cause a bit more panic as well of course. 

[scutty brown]

You'd think that If BoJo had any sense or guts that compulsory rationing would be enforced by now!.

Until around 30 years ago the government had massive regional food reserve warehouses dotted around the country. Basically they held flour and tins and were enough to keep the country alive for three months following a nuclear exchange with Russia.
The principal northwest one was in the village of Claughton, a few miles NE of Lancaster - safely away from any big towns. The tories scrapped the idea to save costs and the buildings were sold off - the Claughton one now makes window security shutters.
At the same time the five emergency mobile bakeries were either scrapped or given away overseas as "aid" - so now we have no bread if we lose the electricity supply.
If we still had those reserves there would be no need to panic. As it is, the tories removed the reserves

[B4bcock]

Like it 

I'm hearing some people who've been confirmed cases have had stomach cramps and the "tommy tits" a couple of days before the NHS symptoms of fever and cough come into play.

Love a good rumour to cause a bit more panic as well of course. 

Wtf are "tommy tits" ?? 

[Gordon Bennett]

I totally agree, however the point I am making is the risk of catching it from contact with people in large groups like in shops, pubs or whatever is far greater than catching it from one individual.

The country is not in shut-down mode, for one Ant and Dec are on tonight, are the audience members there all irresponsible.     They will all be in close contact with others for far more than the 15 minutes.

In all aspects of my life I assess the risk to myself and the risk my actions might have on others and to me the risks at this point in time are acceptable.

I think your being pigheaded and wilfully antisocial. But, putting that to one side, are you seriously going to have a punt in the next week or so or are you just defending your right to have a punt during this outbreak?

[scutty brown]

Wtf are "tommy tits" ?? 

rhyming slang for shits

[B4bcock]

rhyming slang for shits

 

[scutty brown]

You must be with American Babcock not British Babcock otherwise you would have known

[Dogfather]

Until around 30 years ago the government had massive regional food reserve warehouses dotted around the country. Basically they held flour and tins and were enough to keep the country alive for three months following a nuclear exchange with Russia.
The principal northwest one was in the village of Claughton, a few miles NE of Lancaster - safely away from any big towns. The tories scrapped the idea to save costs and the buildings were sold off - the Claughton one now makes window security shutters.
At the same time the five emergency mobile bakeries were either scrapped or given away overseas as "aid" - so now we have no bread if we lose the electricity supply.
If we still had those reserves there would be no need to panic. As it is, the tories removed the reserves

From 3:00 in the link:
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[B4bcock]

You must be with American Babcock not British Babcock otherwise you would have known

Neither.    I'm british (english) through and through, old boy.   My moniker does derive from my earlier career, but is much more obscure than being a firm I may have worked for.   I can't elaborate further as it was quite a niche thing not many people were/are involved in.   Fuck me, I'm starting to sound like James Bond.

Just never heard the tommy tits rhyming slang - sheltered life I guess.

[Dogfather]

I think your being pigheaded and wilfully antisocial.

When it comes down to it humans will eat humans to survive. And for the stockpilers - they will come for you first.

are you seriously going to have a punt in the next week or so or are you just defending your right to have a punt during this outbreak?

Yes. I'm supporting small business.

[daviemac]

I think your being pigheaded and wilfully antisocial. But, putting that to one side, are you seriously going to have a punt in the next week or so or are you just defending your right to have a punt during this outbreak?

Yes I am going to have a punt this coming week, like I keep saying who am I putting at risk by doing so. 

Again I'll ask, in your opinion are those attending Saturday Night Takeaway all being 'pig headed and anti social'. Or even the 251,684 who attended the Cheltenham Festival are  they the same, or is it just me, the person who's going to meet one person.

I am not exposing myself to large groups. I also take great care of my personal health including following all the advice given.

I know where the greater risk of infection is and it isn't with the one escort I'm going to meet.



 

[Rochelle]

Don't see why that solely applies to foreign ladies? There will be Brits for whom escorting is their livelihood and they will continue working  to pay their mortgages etc. Dreadful position to be in really but there's a bigger picture involved and their need to make coin does not excuse them from their wider social responsibility..... They need to pack it in.

I won't be packing it in. It's up to each individual to assess their situation.

[Haruki]

You are the on being extremely naive about this. Explain how I am being selfish by not believing in all the hype and can you explain just who I am putting at risk.

I will have shown no symptoms for at least 2 weeks prior to the punt, so it will be very unlikely I will have it. For you to say anything different would mean you would have to have full knowledge of my lifestyle, where I visit and the number of people I've been in contact with.

If I turn up and she doesn't look well in any way I would say thank you but no thank you and walk away, if she looks fit enough then I go ahead. That is not being naive, that is my own personal risk assessment.

I presume by the way you are going on you intend staying in the house until this is all over and not going to work, shops, travel on public transport or any where near another human being. The risk from catching it by contact with numerous strangers is far higher than having contact with one individual.

     

If you can't see the difference between walking past someone in the shop compared with exchanging bodily fluids and engaging in up close and personal contact with a relative unknown person who has likely been doing the same with numbers of other unknown persons then God forbid that explains a lot.

It isn't about you having had no symptoms for two weeks, you might be a carier just not showing any symptoms yet.  The same goes for her. The same goes for the bloke she saw earlier that day or the blokes she saw earlier that week.

And I have to say I laughed out loud that you think you are capable of performing a visual risk assessment on an SP to see if she has Covid-19.  I haven't seen that approach endorsed by any government, any scientist, any health professional or the World Health Organisation yet you seem to think that is acceptable? 

And your last paragraph is just incorrect, again you are making things up to try to justify your selfish behaviour.

[daviemac]

If you can't see the difference between walking past someone in the shop compared with exchanging bodily fluids and engaging in up close and personal contact with a relative unknown person who has likely been doing the same with numbers of other unknown persons then God forbid that explains a lot.

It isn't about you having had no symptoms for two weeks, you might be a carier just not showing any symptoms yet.  The same goes for her. The same goes for the bloke she saw earlier that day or the blokes she saw earlier that week.

And I have to say I laughed out loud that you think you are capable of performing a visual risk assessment on an SP to see if she has Covid-19.  I haven't seen that approach endorsed by any government, any scientist, any health professional or the World Health Organisation yet you seem to think that is acceptable? 

And your last paragraph is just incorrect, again you are making things up to try to justify your selfish behaviour.

Right last time, there was 1/4 million people in close contact with one another at the races for an extended period of time, are they not at a greater risk of infection than me visiting one person.

I'll ask yet again who am I putting at risk by visiting one escort, nobody's answered that yet. Though in order to answer it accurately you would need to know all the details of my lifestyle, how many people I come into contact with on a daily basis and which of my family members would be at risk, non of which you know. Remember I can only be classed as selfish if I pose a danger to others through my actions.

You are interpreting my words to suit your misguided point of view, if you don't understand what I mean by a visual risk assessment then I don't know what to say really. Not showing any visual symptoms of the virus doesn't mean that she is not infected, it means I'm willing to take the risk and it's my risk to take. 

The virus is spread via close contact with others, within 6 feet, as well as from hard surfaces, therefore there is a higher risk of contracting it within large groups.

[Doc Holliday]

The virus is spread via close contact with others, within 6 feet, as well as from hard surfaces, therefore there is a higher risk of contracting it within large groups.

Davie ..that is a gross oversimplification with far too many variables which could swing it either way ... the main one being the status of whoever you come into contact with in either situation. Your normal lifestyle history would, as you say, also be relevant. I could go into many more details about those variables, but it would be pointless as my experience is once you have made your mind up about something nothing will persuade you otherwise 

I am disappointed though as you are always telling posters to speak to their GP rather than ask questions on here, a view which I have often backed you up on. Given your personal vulnerability with this virus I think he/she would be horrified at your proposed actions?

[Gordon Bennett]

I totally agree, however the point I am making is the risk of catching it from contact with people in large groups like in shops, pubs or whatever is far greater than catching it from one individual.

The country is not in shut-down mode, for one Ant and Dec are on tonight, are the audience members there all irresponsible.     They will all be in close contact with others for far more than the 15 minutes.

In all aspects of my life I assess the risk to myself and the risk my actions might have on others and to me the risks at this point in time are acceptable.

I think your being pigheaded and wilfully antisocial. But, putting that to one side, are you seriously going to have a punt in the next week or so or are you just defending your right to have a punt during this outbreak?

[Gordon Bennett]

Yes I am going to have a punt this coming week, like I keep saying who am I putting at risk by doing so. 

Again I'll ask, in your opinion are those attending Saturday Night Takeaway all being 'pig headed and anti social'. Or even the 251,684 who attended the Cheltenham Festival are  they the same, or is it just me, the person who's going to meet one person.

I am not exposing myself to large groups. I also take great care of my personal health including following all the advice given.

I know where the greater risk of infection is and it isn't with the one escort I'm going to meet.

To be honest, f you weren't a mod I'd think you were a troll. I reckon you are unaligned with 99% of normal society if you cannot see difference between being in a crowd and being intimate with a lady who spends her day being intimate with others. But there's no point going back and forth.... do what you want. The pigheaded bit relates to the need or imperative to punt at this time. At least an escort could maybe say I've got kids to feed, got no choice. I'd say 99% of normal society would be baffled at your commitment to seeing an escort at this time. But as you say, we don't get it and have misunderstood the situation.

[tynetunnel]

 🍿Popcorn time! 🍿

[daviemac]

Davie ..that is a gross oversimplification with far too many variables which could swing it either way ... the main one being the status of whoever you come into contact with in either situation. Your normal lifestyle history would, as you say, also be relevant. I could go into many more details about those variables, but it would be pointless as my experience is once you have made your mind up about something nothing will persuade you otherwise 

I am disappointed though as you are always telling posters to speak to their GP rather than ask questions on here, a view which I have often backed you up on. Given your personal vulnerability with this virus I think he/she would be horrified at your proposed actions?

I'm rather disappointed you are taking this stance. Like I keep saying nobody knows who I am likely to come into close contact with following my punt and that has a massive effect on any decision I have made.

Please don't presume I haven't consulted with medical professionals, I will repeat I take my health and well being very seriously. Just been for the results of my annual checkup, blood tests, all OK and to have a Spirometry test, which showed a slight deterioration.

Granted it was 'only a nurse' and not a doctor, though she is fully trained in that field and I will take her word on the risks I face over anybody on the internet. As it stands the risk of me becoming infected by visiting an escort are low enough for me to be happy to do it. Likewise the risks I could possibly pose to others if I were infected are negligible.

Edit

As an aside can I ask how many others have discussed this situation with a medical professional within the last few days.   

[chrishornx]

The later in the crisis you get infected, the higher your chance of survival.

not doubting you for one minute but can you explain how that works ?? cheers

[scutty brown]

not doubting you for one minute but can you explain how that works ?? cheers

medics become more experienced in caring for the disease
greater the chance of a vaccine or retroviral treatment appearing
later infections stand a chance of being mutated to a weaker strain
the later you catch the disease, the fewer the number of other people with it at the same time so the care effort will be less diluted

[chrishornx]

medics become more experienced in caring for the disease
greater the chance of a vaccine or retroviral treatment appearing
later infections stand a chance of being mutated to a weaker strain
the later you catch the disease, the fewer the number of other people with it at the same time so the care effort will be less diluted

cheers follow most of that but 12 weeks from now would be 'later' yet put you at the expected peak so not sure care effort would be better than now  and whilst we hope for a vaccine but that is months away

[Whoisarrypotter]

I'm not gonna lie this last week I have been looking to book but despite there being quite a few green lights on aw, every single one is not responding to contact be it e mail, text or call.
I even contacted the ropey ones which I would never normally look twice but I got curious just to see if I could get a bite.  ( I didnt get one not even from the dodgy Ilford brothels)
So I think those who said the girls may be hanging up their heels for a bit seems to be the case, I guess they are leaving their profile on to try and make a bit of money on the private galleries.

Following this due to a lot of people's opinions on punting during this period, does this now mean that any reviews going up in the next few days weeks months will be met with judgement or unpleasantness from the ones who are opposed to this.

My thoughts go out to all the punters who are retiring temporarily or permanently I hope you are able to get through these difficult times and that the pornhubbers managed to get enough toilet roll to carry you through.

[scutty brown]

cheers follow most of that but 12 weeks from now would be 'later' yet put you at the expected peak so not sure care effort would be better than now  and whilst we hope for a vaccine but that is months away

12 weeks is still "early" in this context
this bloody disease is going to cause problems for a lot longer than that. I'd hazard a totally unqualified guess at November as being the endpoint of the crisis

[Grumpy Pumpy]

Daviemac and others are, of course, free to carry on punting. As SPs are entitled to carry on providing services.

I'm taking a contrary view. Perhaps I'm being overly cautious. But - not uniquely, but certainly unusually - I feel I need my brain to override my dick.

Working largely from home is certainly a factor, as my opportunities will diminish. But I also feel that, right now, the risks from punting - both to my own health and the health of others - are greater than the undoubted benefits.

I'm anticipating at least a few months off. Which will be the longest break I've had for about two decades. I hope I'm strong enough to cope with this "punting celibacy"

[Kamilondon]

More people die of cancer and no one seems to be scare mongering for a global outbreak of cancer, if you believe all the media bullshit then you'll live a sad life.
This is just a virus, people die from The Flu and again we don't get this all over the news.

What about Bird flu, Sars, etc....social media was a lot less active then so scaring people was a lot harder

Well done for posting one of the most stupid comments ever on this forum ..... have you ever heard anyone CATCH cancer ?
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[Beamer]

More people die of cancer and no one seems to be scare mongering for a global outbreak of cancer, if you believe all the media bullshit then you'll live a sad life.
This is just a virus, people die from The Flu and again we don't get this all over the news.

What about Bird flu, Sars, etc....social media was a lot less active then so scaring people was a lot harder

Amazing that you can be so off target. A global outbreak of cancer? What planet are you on?
Suggest you read your post again in say 3 months time (assuming that you are still able to) and see how off target you were.

[GingerNuts]

Well done for posting one of the most stupid comments ever on this forum ..... have you ever heard anyone CATCH cancer ?
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Don't hold your breath. He didn't answer the question when I asked 12 days ago.

[Hongkongphooeysucks]

I’m not seeing anyone at the moment, it’s just me, xvideos, xhamster, xnxx and for sick fun Heavy R

I’ve been to Tesco, stocked up on bog roll and am preparing to wank myself stupid for the next for months.

I assume that’s why everyone has been stocking up on toilet paper

[Jonestown]

According to Robert Peston over 70's are going to be limited by law to outcalls for the next four months, now that "news" should put some emphasis on panic buying.

[PapaSmurf]

Haven't been punting for some time, and the week I consider getting back on it, this COVID bullshit pops up. 

I'm putting a complete halt on punting for another few months as a result of this.

For what it's worth I'm not that concerned about COVID. I'm the the bracket of younger(ish) men with no underlying heath conditions, so I'll probably power through it. Based on the hysteria it seems like just a matter of time before we all catch it. Especially with the UK's "herd immunity" approach.

Fuck it, we'll take each day as it comes. 

[Kamilondon]

Haven't been punting for some time, and the week I consider getting back on it, this COVID bullshit pops up. 

I'm putting a complete halt on punting for another few months as a result of this.

For what it's worth I'm not that concerned about COVID. I'm the the bracket of younger(ish) men with no underlying heath conditions, so I'll probably power through it. Based on the hysteria it seems like just a matter of time before we all catch it. Especially with the UK's "herd immunity" approach.

Fuck it, we'll take each day as it comes. 

Not only covid 19 mate... be careful you don’t catch that cancer... it’s real bad out there I heard... take care brother 🤝

[DonDickDraper]

On a light-hearted note.
What are the best names you’ve heard for the virus?

I really like,

Commie Cough
Wu-Flu
Kung-Flu

[GingerNuts]

On a light-hearted note.
What are the best names you’ve heard for the virus?

I really like,

Commie Cough
Wu-Flu
Kung-Flu

On a serious note, off topic chat will get this thread locked.

[Dogfather]

I’m not seeing anyone at the moment, it’s just me, xvideos, xhamster, xnxx and for sick fun Heavy R

I’ve been to Tesco, stocked up on bog roll and am preparing to wank myself stupid for the next for months.

I assume that’s why everyone has been stocking up on toilet paper

And when the toilet paper runs out?
It's going to get inventive out there.

[MrMatrix]

Daviemac and others are, of course, free to carry on punting. As SPs are entitled to carry on providing services.

I'm taking a contrary view. Perhaps I'm being overly cautious. But - not uniquely, but certainly unusually - I feel I need my brain to override my dick.

Working largely from home is certainly a factor, as my opportunities will diminish. But I also feel that, right now, the risks from punting - both to my own health and the health of others - are greater than the undoubted benefits.

I'm anticipating at least a few months off. Which will be the longest break I've had for about two decades. I hope I'm strong enough to cope with this "punting celibacy"

I agree with your comments Grumpy. Had my last punt last week and we both mentioned CVirus. Didn't stop us filling our boots as such. Even so I will now lay off puting for a while. 

[MrMatrix]

On a serious note, off topic chat will get this thread locked.

This topic has a direct effect on our ability to safely punt. I personnally don't see this as off topic.
H&S is a serious issue in our hobby

[GingerNuts]

This topic has a direct effect on our ability to safely punt. I personnally don't see this as off topic.
H&S is a serious issue in our hobby

My comment was in response to one specific post which was unrelated to punting or H&S. A discussion of witty names for a deadly virus is off topic. There have been warnings that off topic chat will get the thread locked.

If any additional threads are opened about COVID-19 they will be deleted. If this thread strays away from   Punting related chat it will be locked. A reminder to all that this is a punting forum.