ironplanet uk900 Posted March 19, 2020 Report Share Posted March 19, 2020 What's your thoughts on a possible lockdown?? Should we have one, will we have one & whats the plan to survive if it goes on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flash Posted March 19, 2020 Report Share Posted March 19, 2020 I believe we will get one but not for a couple of weeks yet, look at Italy. Why would we be any different? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamparker Posted March 19, 2020 Report Share Posted March 19, 2020 No cases at all where i live so not even thinking about it yet. Public trade is well down but trade work is still strong at the moment so i am hoping we can get through without a lockdown. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironplanet uk900 Posted March 19, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2020 Our trade is down atm, but still ticking over. Amazed how many old people are still out and about. I find it a bit strange hes saying keep out of pubs, clubs & other social venues, but people are still going, why not order them to close? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flash Posted March 19, 2020 Report Share Posted March 19, 2020 I doubt we will get through without a shutdown. Fewer and fewer customers coming out every day, trade work may go on longer but even that will dry up sooner or later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Friend Posted March 19, 2020 Report Share Posted March 19, 2020 problem is people don't need their shoes mended if they are staying indoors, key cut if they don't go out ironplanet uk900 and Mike at Vauxhall 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OS Keys Posted March 20, 2020 Report Share Posted March 20, 2020 Don't see scotland getting shut down anytime soon, even the area i live in has only had 7 and its a pretty large area. It's a good time to do stock take and get things done we have been putting aside for the last couple of years. Steven OS keys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike at Vauxhall Posted March 20, 2020 Report Share Posted March 20, 2020 Revised my hours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Count Muppet Posted March 20, 2020 Report Share Posted March 20, 2020 Timpson preparing for shutdown as soon as boris gives the word. We seem to be expecting weeks or even months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Posted March 20, 2020 Report Share Posted March 20, 2020 I've just put my wages in my personal account as I'm overdrawn with bills due and that looks like it will be the last one!! Not taken enough this week for a wage, hope the government hurry up with these grants!!! I'm heartbroken that this could be the end but that's the fine line I've been trading on for while now. kobblers, ironplanet uk900 and CitySafe 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamparker Posted March 20, 2020 Report Share Posted March 20, 2020 3 minutes ago, Michael said: I've just put my wages in my personal account as I'm overdrawn with bills due and that looks like it will be the last one!! Not taken enough this week for a wage, hope the government hurry up with these grants!!! I'm heartbroken that this could be the end but that's the fine line I've been trading on for while now. Hope you can come through this Michael, it's tough for everybody at the moment. kobblers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDTL Posted March 20, 2020 Report Share Posted March 20, 2020 15 minutes ago, Michael said: I've just put my wages in my personal account as I'm overdrawn with bills due and that looks like it will be the last one!! Not taken enough this week for a wage, hope the government hurry up with these grants!!! I'm heartbroken that this could be the end but that's the fine line I've been trading on for while now. All the very best to you hope we all get though this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
windycity Posted March 20, 2020 Report Share Posted March 20, 2020 michael youre not alone mate, no wages for me this week and i can't see that it will improve soon. I might go months like this. i too would welcome the grant with both hands. but every little bit i turnover will go towards bills. but may just close for an enforced holiday and get through the list of jobs my mrs has for me!! :). as long as my family and I can stay out of hospital, i don,t care about the money. it will come back. l just hope London does not go like Milan or the cities you all live in. 1 hour ago, Michael said: I've just put my wages in my personal account as I'm overdrawn with bills due and that looks like it will be the last one!! Not taken enough this week for a wage, hope the government hurry up with these grants!!! I'm heartbroken that this could be the end but that's the fine line I've been trading on for while now. kobblers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaloti Posted March 20, 2020 Report Share Posted March 20, 2020 Walk in trade and call outs down 50%. Solders are on the streets in london. The shit will really hit the fan when we get civil unrest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironplanet uk900 Posted March 20, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2020 We're keeping our head above water at the moment, but very worrying long term. I wish all you independents the very best. Make sure you get all the help your entitled to, & hang in there, dont throw the towel in... we are British we fight on. Good luck everyone x ponsaloti, kobblers and grahamparker 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kobblers Posted March 20, 2020 Report Share Posted March 20, 2020 14 minutes ago, ironplanet uk900 said: We're keeping our head above water at the moment, but very worrying long term. I wish all you independents the very best. Make sure you get all the help your entitled to, & hang in there, dont throw the towel in... we are British we fight on. Good luck everyone x Wot 'e sed. Rick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Posted March 20, 2020 Report Share Posted March 20, 2020 Experts on Sky News saying social distancing should carry on for a year with 6 months like this and 6 months with stricter distancing!! Jesus, the whole world has gone to pot with one virus...Absolutely crazy and just doesn't add up kobblers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamparker Posted March 20, 2020 Report Share Posted March 20, 2020 13 minutes ago, Michael said: Experts on Sky News saying social distancing should carry on for a year with 6 months like this and 6 months with stricter distancing!! Jesus, the whole world has gone to pot with one virus...Absolutely crazy and just doesn't add up The virus is doing what it was invented to do, i am no way a conspiracy theorist but i am 99% sure this virus is man made and not from eating Bats or Pangolins that's just a cover story. gavin, simon1, OS Keys and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gavin Posted March 20, 2020 Report Share Posted March 20, 2020 I am with you on that one.....Graham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hibsjo(SCO) Posted March 20, 2020 Report Share Posted March 20, 2020 my brother lives in israel and him and his wife paid off last week both work in the tourism industry they are saying october best case scenario worst case next january one of my boys asked to go home today he has the fear what can you do? carry on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
x minit uk Posted March 21, 2020 Report Share Posted March 21, 2020 Just about taking enough to cover the overheads , excluding a wage. But I can only see things getting worse. kobblers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
windycity Posted March 21, 2020 Report Share Posted March 21, 2020 On 3/19/2020 at 6:15 PM, ironplanet uk900 said: What's your thoughts on a possible lockdown?? Should we have one, will we have one & whats the plan to survive if it goes on. I’m closing after today as are most of the independent shops in my parade. Only the convenience stores and chemists are open. im glad I don’t have to sack my part timer but would have liked some help for the self employed. i know a rates grant will come through but that will soon be gobbled up for fixed costs I guess I would like 80% of my average salary. Good luck everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironplanet uk900 Posted March 21, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2020 3 minutes ago, windycity said: I’m closing after today as are most of the independent shops in my parade. Only the convenience stores and chemists are open. im glad I don’t have to sack my part timer but would have liked some help for the self employed. i know a rates grant will come through but that will soon be gobbled up for fixed costs I guess I would like 80% of my average salary. Good luck everyone. The rates amnesty is already in place, stop your direct debit now. Freeze your mortgage if you have one. Get on government websites for stuff you can do. There is help out there. All the very best to you all, even hugh candoit xx kobblers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironplanet uk900 Posted March 21, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2020 There is a moral part in me that says I should close to protect myself and the public. But another part of me says I'll close when Timpsons close. They like the moral high ground, free suit dry cleaned for people on job interviews, save the children..etc, let's see if they shut before they're forced, to save the weak and venerable! kobblers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDTL Posted March 21, 2020 Report Share Posted March 21, 2020 Have closed today very sad day but it is the right thing to do, I will reopen ASAP good luck to you all and stay safe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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