O/T Whitby

[Scum-Triumphant]

This is a message board so if you post it's everyone's business, if not don't post.

Only people who live in Tier 1 and Tier 2 areas can go on holiday in England in other Tier 1 or Tier 2 areas. I don't know where you live, maybe it's a Tier 2 area.

Now whether the Scarborough area should be in Tier 2 is a different question given the rising rates which are higher than a lot of tier 3 areas including Rotherham, Doncaster, Sheffield and Barnsley. Or if we should be in Tier 2.

The post was about a good way to enjoy Christmas. If I wanted to get into a covid debate it would be on the other board.

You’re wrong. Look it up. The terminology is shouldn’t, not can’t.

This is copied from the gov website. I checked this was ok with my GP, as we didn’t take it for granted.

“ Where possible, you should stay local and avoid travelling outside your local area, meaning your village or town, or part of a city. People should continue to travel for reasons such as work, education, medical attention or if they have caring responsibilities.

You can still travel to venues that are open, or for reasons such as work or education, but you should reduce the number of journeys you make wherever possible.

You should still avoid travelling outside your tier 3 area other than for the reasons such as those .”

The reason that avoid and should are used rather than cannot are so the elite could still travel out of 3 to 2. This was my GP’s words. Not mine.

[Scum-Triumphant]

Besides, this was intended to be a friendly thread so I hope you had a lovely Christmas FCM.

My penance was having Southampton let me down for £800 acca today.

[Brin]

Buddy, good on you for being extra careful and I'm so glad you and the good lady have had a great time. Ironically, while you've been there Scarborough/Whitby have become tier 3 so no harm done.

Personally, we were looking to stay once again at Ravens Hall Hotel. A splendid old stately castle like establishment. Pomp and grandeur and you pay for what you get. Good food and wine and the service is really friendly and warm. Nice big open frieplace to sit around which the owners encourage you to top up with coal and logs. Nice with a large brandy after a meal.

Alas as we were tier 3 we never pursued it, wish we had now reading your post....bloody jealous really

[fc_miller]

UK holidays should be encouraged, it keeps money in the country. I would normally take a couple each year, though no longer sure about Scotland and giving money to Sturgeon. Its just when gov message is to stay local, I think we shouldn't encourage travel across UK, especially to an area with high rates which is being hidden in Tier 2 of the rest of North Yorkshire.

Glad you had a good Christmas and hope you managed to stay safe.

[fc_miller]

It’s not just the rates, it’s a combination of factors that decides which tier an area is in.

True, Scarborough hospital might have good capacity, maybe lower rates in the over 60s, etc. Though doubt they have as the local Scarborough council level, like Rotherham is Tier 3. But they are Tier 2 as its done on a county level, with the much lower rates across the rest of N Yorks masking the rates.

No matter its tier if rates are higher and also rising then a higher chance of catching it and bringing it back to another area.

[great_fire]

True, Scarborough hospital might have good capacity, maybe lower rates in the over 60s, etc. Though doubt they have as the local Scarborough council level, like Rotherham is Tier 3. But they are Tier 2 as its done on a county level, with the much lower rates across the rest of N Yorks masking the rates.

No matter its tier if rates are higher and also rising then a higher chance of catching it and bringing it back to another area.

Scarborough hospital is terrible, maybe the worst thing about the place.

[Pattylallacks2]

Couldn't/shouldn't is just semantics. What is was is irresponsible.

[Brin]

Couldn't/shouldn't is just semantics. What is was is irresponsible.

Get a grip man. He's already and fully explained he had taken a covid test and was negative before they both set off.

All I'm reading here is a green eyed monster, from more than one of you.

I know Scum personally and there is no way he would put anyone in harms way. One of the nicest men I have ever had the pleasure to meet and his good lady. Have another sherry and sleep it off.

[avondalemiller]

Glad you enjoyed it Scum, ignore this lot.....Psst, get me a couple of fresh crabs....

[Scum-Triumphant]

Couldn't/shouldn't is just semantics. What is was is irresponsible.

That’s not true either. It’s worded and written in a very specific way on purpose.

To call it semantics is to ignore why it’s worded that way. Lots of legal documents are worded this way.

Again, I’m not Dominic Cummings. Didn’t want to debate this because no rules or laws were broken.