Re: Does it count as DIY?

Apr 22, 2020 Last reply: 6 years ago 2 Replies



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>>>>> >>>>>
>>>>>> Preventative maintenance, I'd say.
>>>>>
>>>>> Is that allowed, or would you have to prove that it was actually
>>>>> preventing something?
>>>>>
>>>>> What about 'idling and the pollution?
>>>>>
>>>>> I had a mate offer me to take his Merc out for a run yesterday. I
>>>>> (politely) turned him down.
>>>>>
>>>>> 1) Because 'he didn't need it going on a run', he has the opportunity
>>>>> to charge it outside his house if that was the issue and the money to
>>>>> buy a solar charger if the cba to plug one in the mains.
>>>>>
>>>>> 2) Taking a car for a run under these circumstances would count (to me
>>>>> and possibly the 5-O) as a good reason.
>>>>>
>>>>> 3) I've not been out in my own car for nearly 3 weeks and so if I was
>>>>> going to do that in any car, it would be my own.
>>>>>
>>>>> And it's not a matter of 'who would know' or carrying some food with
>>>>> you as an excuse, it's all about not doing anything that could put any
>>>>> unnecessary load on the NHS.
>>>>>
>>>>> Mum (90) said she was going to use the lockdown to have a 'good
>>>>> clearout' and I warned her against it. I reminded her that there were
>>>>> no charity shops open, the dump was closed and none of us would be
>>>>> available to run any such about if they were.
>>>>>
>>>>> She took no notice of course and then caught her leg on the edge of a
>>>>> plastic crate and ripped a load of skin off. After it had soaked two
>>>>> tea towels in stuff, she was able to get it under control and a
>>>>> dressing on it.
>>>>>
>>>>> She is 90, has a nice back garden and loves knitting, that's what she
>>>>> should have been doing, not risking us and the emergency services, or
>>>>> herself, had she had to go into hospital or even deal with a visiting
>>>>> nurse or paramedic.
>>>>>
>>>>> Another mate said it was going to pop (in the car, 2 mins drive) down
>>>>> to Screwfix, Click N Collect. It sounded like he wanted to do
>>>>> something because he was bored, not because it was an 'emergency
>>>>> repair' or 'essential food / medical shopping'. When I questioned him
>>>>> he said he would be careful, wear /
use PPE etc? I explained that
>>>>> wasn't the point, what of the AA driver or the Paramedic, should the
>>>>> worst happen and couldn't he have it delivered (or not bother doing
>>>>> it). I asked him of he couldn't walk there, assuming it wasn't too big
>>>>> / heavy but I didn't get a reply.
>>>>>
>>>>> Why is it some people seem happy to risk 'getting away' with stuff,
>>>>> rather doing what they are supposed, that the rules don't apply to >>>>> them?
>>>>
>>>> Why is it people think they're not allowed out?
>>>
>>> Because they arent for all but food purchases and exercise.
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>> Bullshit. Police are checking nobody here.
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> Irrelevant to what the rules are.

They're token rules.


>>> We are not in a lockdown.
>>>
>>> Must be why none of the pubs and cafes and gyms and schools are open. >>
>> We're not supposed to congregate in groups, but we can do anything else we >> please.
>
> That's bullshit too with moving around the
> country and going to your holiday house etc.

How can going to a holiday house possibly spread it? You and your family who already live together go to another house, and meet.... yourselves.


>>> All we are supposed to do is keep our distance from people.
>>>
>>> Wrong as always, most obviously with tourists
>>> and using your holiday house etc.
>>
>> Using my holiday house doesn't endanger anyone.
>
> Still not allowed.

Typical lack of thought by the government.


> If I had one I'd use it.
>
> Because you are a psychopath that doesn't
> give a damn about risking others life.

Except it poses no risk. I would be in contact with no more people than if I stayed at home.


>>> Inside your car you are not going to be able to cough over anyone are >>>> you?
>>>
>>> Must be why all those tourists are free
>>> to go anywhere they like in their cars.
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>> They are.
>
> Bullshit they are.

Well they're doing it and not being stopped, including myself.


> It's the destination that's the problem if it's crowded beach. >
> It isnt just crowded beaches that they arent allowed to go to.

Where else then?


> And no matter what the rules are, there should be no rules,
>
> That worked REAL well before the rules were applied.

It would work fine, since 99% (a real number not an estimate, I got it form the New York City stats) of deaths are people with an existing medical condition. Anyone with one should stay indoors, anyone else should go out, catch it, recover, and be immune. Instead of the current f****ng nonsense which is ruining the world economy.


> we must all be able to make our own decisions, or it's a dictatorship. >
> Must be why there are rules against murder etc.

Most people wouldn't murder if it was made legal. Those that do would be killed by those with morals.

Nope, they are sensible rules for a reason.

We have seen the rules produce an excellent result of less than 10 new infections per day for the entire country now.

And could stamp out the virus if we choose to go that route.

An infected person takes the infection with them there and infects others in the shops there etc.

But still need food etc,

Typical stupidity by you.

Bullshit.

Bullshit when there is no home delivery at the holiday house and even you should have noticed that you need to get petrol etc for your car to get there and that that isnt delivered to your original house.

Far fewer are than if there was no lockdown.

Plenty are.

The tourist traps, stupid.

It clearly didn't in northern italy.

< people with an existing medical condition.

That number is bullshit.

You don't.

Or die.

Your stupid scheme wouldn't work.

< Those that do would be killed by those with morals.

Even sillier than you usually manage and that's saying something.

Normal people.

OCD freaks like you.

WTF else do you want people to occupy their time with?

Actually not, since most businesses have shut down, f****ng the economy and making everyone bankrupt. Just where is all this money coming from they claim to be giving businesses?

More fool them.

What has that got to do with the AA?

Now you're making no sense at all. The AA mechanic just stays clear of the driver, simple.

My car has a wonderful invention called a petrol tank.

Oh stop being such a pathetic little snowflake.

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