The Virtual Lounge

[blissgirl]

Anyone here ?

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[jonsie]

Isn't Yorkshire in tier three?

[Cleoriff]

Everywhere except North Yorkshire and York (Tier 2)

The rest of Yorkshire is is Tier 3. @jonsie 

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/full-list-of-local-restriction-tiers-by-area 

[Anonymous]

Just got home from the pub ... fed the cat ... kettle on

Yes, North Yorkshire and York are in Tier 2

During Lockdown 1 and 2 the pubs were shut

Now if the establishment serves food you can have an alcoholic drink providing you have a 'substantial' meal

One micro pub in town has been closed because they did not have a 'food licence'... (does't normally serve food)

The hotel, bar and restaurant I have frequented nigh on 30 years since living in North Yorkshire has become a 2nd home to me and my few good friends ... today we exchanged Christmas cards and presents ... it was our Christmas party 

Don't know what will happen when Boris makes an announcement on 16 December

@Cleoriff @Anonymous @jonsie thank you for your comments.

[Cleoriff]

I'm just hoping on Dec 16th we come out of Tier 3 @Anonymous 

Our boxing day family meal will be off, if it doesn't.

All a bit **** as we were in Tier 1 pre-lockdown.

[Anonymous]

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@Cleoriff wrote:

I'm just hoping on Dec 16th we come out of Tier 3 @Anonymous 

Our boxing day family meal will be off, if it doesn't.

All a bit **** as we were in Tier 1 pre-lockdown.

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It is non-sensical @Cleoriff 😞

I know how you enjoy your special festive meal out with your family at Christmastime

I shall be spending Christmas Day and Boxing Day with my mum ... God Willing ... mum is vulnerable ... it will be a first for us both = just the 2 of us together at Christmastime ... my sister will be spending special time with her family ... my son and daughter-in-law are having a quality Christmas Day and Boxing Day by themselves ... or ... maybe travelling to visit her family - it just depends.

[Cleoriff]

How did the haircut go @pgn? Do you now feel a little light headed and cold?

[pgn]

Once the barber actually could see through the tears of laughter at the sight of me and my mullet, and the central parting I had adopted to keep the hair from falling into my eyes, @Cleoriff...
I went for my usual 'summer' cut, scissors as short as can go (not keen on "a number 3 all over"). This was on the grounds that January may see us go into lockdown again, sadly, and now I should make it to Valentine's Day OK.
The cut took the full 30mins, and my ears now know it is winter once more. 🥶Lightheaded, not so much. It feels great!

[Cleoriff]

Of all of the above, the part which made me laugh most was the idea of you with a central parting.

[pgn]

Always glad to amuse, @Cleoriff 😖🤣

[Anonymous]

I’m doing the foster carer thing for the weekend. This is the 1st chance I’ve really had to post about it & can’t really go into detail. Tbf I think social services have literally no one to turn and I’m the last resort.
So we got a pizza last night. (I say last night 1am.. diet out the window) Did some shopping. Borrowed a bike from a mate so we could go on a short ride today. Tomorrow said child is off on a club ride where they’ll get some peace from me for a few hours. Some reflection time tomorrow night before catching a bus on Monday to school.
If all goes well that is. (Yikes)