Category Archives: COVID

Life in a pandemic

Not Friday, but the 13th

Well, there is a downer. I had my second vaccine three and a half days ago. Today I got my antibody test. Negative. That means (if it is correct) that I have no protection even after the vaccination. Thankfully the … Continue reading

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Singing prohibition

I spotted a flaw in the plan – if we don’t allow singing then the fat lady will be quiet. Locally the infection rates are doubling every four days. This is as bad as it was in December in terms … Continue reading

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Levelling up on Zoom

There has been a lot of talk of levelling up recently. Unfortunately the old grey suits are also talking about getting back to the office. Yes, yes, I know there are some good reasons for being together, but let me … Continue reading

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Me protecting me by protecting you

The latest leaflet that was handed out with my vaccination got me thinking. According to the leaflet two doses reduces the chance of death by a factor of 20. If you look back at the peaks we had that would … Continue reading

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Odd source of seed

We talk about seeds of hope. This week I saw some in an unexpected place. I watched a competition which was run where all the participants were US Air Force. They were all trying to win. But what was different … Continue reading

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The anti-democracy of a referendum

It all started with the last Scottish Indy referendum. Somebody in their wrong mind decided to make 50% the winning vote. To do this creates an anti-democratic system. But surely, I hear you say, 50% is the will of the … Continue reading

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Keir isn’t smiling

But then I don’t often see him smile. I wonder if he has become the Labour party version of John Major? The grey man. I wonder if he tucks his shirt inside his underpants (spitting image fans will understand). Whether … Continue reading

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I’m having trouble keeping my trousers on

Yes – there comes a point with weight loss when the wardrobe starts to fail you. My trousers are definitely feeling a bit loose. The good news is that I have no problem adjusting them by putting in a dart … Continue reading

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Nie Wieder

Just over 9 years ago I visited the Mauthausen concentration camp, which was liberated 76 years ago today. The camp operated within the lifetime of many people alive today. Perhaps the thing that struck me most when I visited was … Continue reading

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Bandwagonism

It’s the latest thing to protest about. The government have decided to H2O to our water supply. We need to get on the streets to stop it. Evidence has shown that people die from H2O on a daily basis. Yes … Continue reading

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