Quote: With all these new rules and sanctions, NASCAR could lose its yokel appeal, and see fans exit en mass(e), like Israelites out of Egypt, leaving me with no more jokes about nascar!
But surely you'll be able to make jokes about the "gentrification" of the sport which, God forbid, may start to attract people who were put off specifically by its redneck appeal, so becoming more inclusive?
I came back a short while ago from the 6.00 a.m. opening of Supervalue, Mackey Street. As a Senior Citizen I was allowed to shop in relative peace but even at that time there were lengthy queues all around the carpark. However, might I suggest that supermarkets refine what goods can and cannot be purchased? Even at 6.00 a.m. there was no milk (excepting the evaporated and long-life types), and fruits and vegetables were in very low numbers. I would suggest that perhaps a signage could be made to put on the front doors of supermarkets saying what basic foodstuffs are ***not*** available, with times when the shelves will be re-stocked. There will be many people who will only have enough money to buy essentials and I would include milk, fruit & veg, rice, pasta etc in this signage.
I was down for Friday shopping, but now I'm like everyone else - in a worried state of mind because I have to plan meals for family so far ahead that it's doing my head in. Also - bottled water will have be bought tomorrow or Wednesday, so I will be adding to the people out on the streets when I didn't have to. I just hope that the Good Doctor has another plan for when the shops and businesses are open next week.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the hard working doctors, nurses, technicians, porters, pharmacists, police, firemen and all other emergency personnel who are literally putting their lives on the line in these terrible times.
This morning (Sunday) at the supermarket there was a long queue of people waiting to go in. So far, so good - one in, one out. Then I heard the employee in charge on the door say "Man - look at this long line - might as well let everybody in now" He had to be told in no uncertain terms that this was exactly the WRONG way to handle the situation. Heaven help us if this is how people on the "front line" are reacting, and supports Real Talk's point about companies needing to get a better grip on this situation.
The writer asks why Ms Pindling did not go after one of the 35 "other" seats. Michelle tried way back, but free fridges, washing machines and cash pay offs didn't get her elected. The best thing that Monique and her family can do is just get on with their lives.
I can't be the only one who saw the writing on the wall ages ago, and started to save my plastic bags for such a contingency. I reckon I have a good few years to go until I run out of my stockpile. No doubt many people are doing the same, which is why sales are sluggish. Next step - Government will say it's against the law for citizens to own their own plastic bags, forcing us to buy the re-usable ones and Mr Roberts will get his money, even if it is belatedly.
Simple solution - If the financial industry gets rid of all their customers, then they'd be able to devote much more time to complying with all these foreign agencies and we'd be off all blacklists. It's a win-win situation when you think about it. LMAO.
watcher says...
Quote: With all these new rules and sanctions, NASCAR could lose its yokel appeal, and see fans exit en mass(e), like Israelites out of Egypt, leaving me with no more jokes about nascar!
But surely you'll be able to make jokes about the "gentrification" of the sport which, God forbid, may start to attract people who were put off specifically by its redneck appeal, so becoming more inclusive?
On A COMIC'S VIEW: The South may never rise again
Posted 13 June 2020, 8:53 a.m. Suggest removal
watcher says...
I came back a short while ago from the 6.00 a.m. opening of Supervalue, Mackey Street. As a Senior Citizen I was allowed to shop in relative peace but even at that time there were lengthy queues all around the carpark. However, might I suggest that supermarkets refine what goods can and cannot be purchased? Even at 6.00 a.m. there was no milk (excepting the evaporated and long-life types), and fruits and vegetables were in very low numbers. I would suggest that perhaps a signage could be made to put on the front doors of supermarkets saying what basic foodstuffs are ***not*** available, with times when the shelves will be re-stocked. There will be many people who will only have enough money to buy essentials and I would include milk, fruit & veg, rice, pasta etc in this signage.
On EDITORIAL: We must adapt to survive
Posted 14 April 2020, 9:15 a.m. Suggest removal
watcher says...
I was down for Friday shopping, but now I'm like everyone else - in a worried state of mind because I have to plan meals for family so far ahead that it's doing my head in. Also - bottled water will have be bought tomorrow or Wednesday, so I will be adding to the people out on the streets when I didn't have to. I just hope that the Good Doctor has another plan for when the shops and businesses are open next week.
On UPDATED: Nationwide lockdown from Wednesday 9pm till next Tuesday
Posted 6 April 2020, 2:43 p.m. Suggest removal
watcher says...
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the hard working doctors, nurses, technicians, porters, pharmacists, police, firemen and all other emergency personnel who are literally putting their lives on the line in these terrible times.
On Tributes paid as physician dies of COVID-19
Posted 5 April 2020, 11:50 a.m. Suggest removal
watcher says...
This morning (Sunday) at the supermarket there was a long queue of people waiting to go in. So far, so good - one in, one out. Then I heard the employee in charge on the door say "Man - look at this long line - might as well let everybody in now" He had to be told in no uncertain terms that this was exactly the WRONG way to handle the situation. Heaven help us if this is how people on the "front line" are reacting, and supports Real Talk's point about companies needing to get a better grip on this situation.
On New case of COVID-19 in Grand Bahama
Posted 29 March 2020, 11:30 a.m. Suggest removal
watcher says...
You Tube video where Corona is explained and what we can do to avoid it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_cont…
On UPDATED: Prime Minister announces COVID-19 curfew
Posted 19 March 2020, 6:53 p.m. Suggest removal
watcher says...
The writer asks why Ms Pindling did not go after one of the 35 "other" seats. Michelle tried way back, but free fridges, washing machines and cash pay offs didn't get her elected. The best thing that Monique and her family can do is just get on with their lives.
On Undermining of the South Andros MP
Posted 6 March 2020, 9:01 a.m. Suggest removal
watcher says...
Just off the top of my head - Netherlands, Ireland, Malta, Luxemburg are all well-known tax havens.
What the heck, just for the fun of it, here's a quick Google search that brings up the Top 10
https://www.investopedia.com/articles/w…
On Dutch demand 9% corporate taxation to escape blacklist
Posted 21 February 2020, 11:24 a.m. Suggest removal
watcher says...
I can't be the only one who saw the writing on the wall ages ago, and started to save my plastic bags for such a contingency. I reckon I have a good few years to go until I run out of my stockpile. No doubt many people are doing the same, which is why sales are sluggish. Next step - Government will say it's against the law for citizens to own their own plastic bags, forcing us to buy the re-usable ones and Mr Roberts will get his money, even if it is belatedly.
On Retailer fears on ‘holding the bag’
Posted 14 January 2020, 3:11 p.m. Suggest removal
watcher says...
Simple solution - If the financial industry gets rid of all their customers, then they'd be able to devote much more time to complying with all these foreign agencies and we'd be off all blacklists. It's a win-win situation when you think about it. LMAO.
On FATF calls for further steps on action
Posted 23 October 2019, 12:11 p.m. Suggest removal