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By *ay68 OP   Man
over a year ago

London

A new thread- as the previous one was full.

Lots of confusing stories in the media at the moment about Covid vaccinations across the EU alongside uncertainty about UK residents’ ability to travel to the EU…

How will this affect our travel plans this year to the fabulous island of Gran Canaria?

Here is a quick catch-up with the situation in The Canary Islands which I hope will be helpful!

At March 24th 238,000 people have received their first dose; 80,000 have received both doses

Gran Canarian President Torres has today reiterated his commitment to reaching a 70% vaccination rate by the end of the summer – which will achieve the level of immunity that will allow the islands to re-open and large numbers of tourists to be welcomed back. That’s the plan anyway!

To reach this target he is relying on a significant increase in the supply of vaccines to the Canaries from April – so that they can make a considerable increase in their daily vaccination rate.

The target figure for the number of vaccinations is around 1.5 million which they are currently 16% along the way to achieving. Let’s keep watching those figures rise

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By *den_GCCouple
over a year ago

San Fernando, Gran Canaria

Hi Jay. Exciting times! Just the other day we got 7000 vaccinations done in one day! Proving that when the vaccine is available the willingness a drive is the to get those shots done.

Some of us personally believe that 17th of May will be a significant date in the return to normality. But that's just what we're picking up from the news. ERTE finishes in May and none of us can imagine what will happen if there is no ERTE and no jobs either. So maybe that is the best litmus test.

Our gut feel is that October will start early this year in September and that October will be rammed. But then we've always been optimistic that this nightmare will end eventually...

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By *den_GCCouple
over a year ago

San Fernando, Gran Canaria

"The President of the Canary Islands Government, Ángel Víctor Torres, reiterated yesterday that the Archipelago is "ready and prepared" to achieve the goal of immunizing 70% of the population against Covid this summer. "If they give us the raw materials we need and the supply of the vaccine arrives, I will advance what is undoubtedly the best news: the Islands will achieve immunity against the virus before the end of the summer," he said.

Torres said that in the remainder of March and April, more than 336,000 doses of Pfizer, AstraZeneca and Moderna will arrive to the islands, and "those of Janssen will soon join aswell," which will allow the Health Service to administer between 25,000 and 30,000 doses a day."

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By *ebjonnsonMan
over a year ago

Maldon

Call a cynic but I suspect travel restrictions will be eased just in time for the parliamentary recess. Just like last year!

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By *amissCouple
over a year ago

chelmsford

Hoorah! The Edens! X

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By *den_GCCouple
over a year ago

San Fernando, Gran Canaria


"Hoorah! The Edens! X "

Calima is back but Kiosk 6 was quite busy for a Wednesday. It's really funny because it's the same locals every day. Today there were two tourists and them Germans were calling them "fresh meat" (but in a nice joking way). It's a bit like groundhog day, the same people in the same spots. Because there are no loungers people use rocks to hold down their linen and so they return then next day and they are still there.

Still waiting for a day when someone says "excuse me that's my spot" or "you're using my stone".

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By *amissCouple
over a year ago

chelmsford


"Hoorah! The Edens! X

Calima is back but Kiosk 6 was quite busy for a Wednesday. It's really funny because it's the same locals every day. Today there were two tourists and them Germans were calling them "fresh meat" (but in a nice joking way). It's a bit like groundhog day, the same people in the same spots. Because there are no loungers people use rocks to hold down their linen and so they return then next day and they are still there.

Still waiting for a day when someone says "excuse me that's my spot" or "you're using my stone".

"

Haha! We normally go to old kiosk 8 at PDI, but plonk ourselves back in the dunes, a little way and also like the same spot. I do get a little possessive about my rocks too!!

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By *den_GCCouple
over a year ago

San Fernando, Gran Canaria


"Hoorah! The Edens! X

Calima is back but Kiosk 6 was quite busy for a Wednesday. It's really funny because it's the same locals every day. Today there were two tourists and them Germans were calling them "fresh meat" (but in a nice joking way). It's a bit like groundhog day, the same people in the same spots. Because there are no loungers people use rocks to hold down their linen and so they return then next day and they are still there.

Still waiting for a day when someone says "excuse me that's my spot" or "you're using my stone".

Haha! We normally go to old kiosk 8 at PDI, but plonk ourselves back in the dunes, a little way and also like the same spot. I do get a little possessive about my rocks too!! "

That should be the dictionary definition of a swinger. Someone who is willing to share their sexual partner but not their towel stone....

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

In the last 24 hours things have moved on fast! Things are definitely starting to look up. Just need to wait and see what the next 2 weeks bring.

There is 800,000 vaccines due in from next week till July. It’s always the same words. 70% of the island vaccinated for full tourism.

Depending on what is said from the Uk. We could be looking at 30/40% of 2019 tourists in May. 50% in June & July. August and as we head to winter season 60%. Then October to March could well see record numbers.

Today winter pride added 3 extra days due to bookings

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By *den_GCCouple
over a year ago

San Fernando, Gran Canaria

From GOV UK:

After 6pm (GMT+1) on 30 March 2021 (5pm / GMT in the Canary Islands), while passenger travel from the UK to Spain will resume, entry to Spain will only be granted to those passengers who can demonstrate that their journey is essential.

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By *den_GCCouple
over a year ago

San Fernando, Gran Canaria


"In the last 24 hours things have moved on fast! Things are definitely starting to look up. Just need to wait and see what the next 2 weeks bring.

There is 800,000 vaccines due in from next week till July. It’s always the same words. 70% of the island vaccinated for full tourism.

Depending on what is said from the Uk. We could be looking at 30/40% of 2019 tourists in May. 50% in June & July. August and as we head to winter season 60%. Then October to March could well see record numbers.

Today winter pride added 3 extra days due to bookings "

I've got that party feeling in my toes!!!

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By *amissCouple
over a year ago

chelmsford


"Hoorah! The Edens! X

Calima is back but Kiosk 6 was quite busy for a Wednesday. It's really funny because it's the same locals every day. Today there were two tourists and them Germans were calling them "fresh meat" (but in a nice joking way). It's a bit like groundhog day, the same people in the same spots. Because there are no loungers people use rocks to hold down their linen and so they return then next day and they are still there.

Still waiting for a day when someone says "excuse me that's my spot" or "you're using my stone".

Haha! We normally go to old kiosk 8 at PDI, but plonk ourselves back in the dunes, a little way and also like the same spot. I do get a little possessive about my rocks too!!

That should be the dictionary definition of a swinger. Someone who is willing to share their sexual partner but not their towel stone.... "

Yes!

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By *amissCouple
over a year ago

chelmsford


"In the last 24 hours things have moved on fast! Things are definitely starting to look up. Just need to wait and see what the next 2 weeks bring.

There is 800,000 vaccines due in from next week till July. It’s always the same words. 70% of the island vaccinated for full tourism.

Depending on what is said from the Uk. We could be looking at 30/40% of 2019 tourists in May. 50% in June & July. August and as we head to winter season 60%. Then October to March could well see record numbers.

Today winter pride added 3 extra days due to bookings "

That all sounds very promising!

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By *amissCouple
over a year ago

chelmsford


"In the last 24 hours things have moved on fast! Things are definitely starting to look up. Just need to wait and see what the next 2 weeks bring.

There is 800,000 vaccines due in from next week till July. It’s always the same words. 70% of the island vaccinated for full tourism.

Depending on what is said from the Uk. We could be looking at 30/40% of 2019 tourists in May. 50% in June & July. August and as we head to winter season 60%. Then October to March could well see record numbers.

Today winter pride added 3 extra days due to bookings

I've got that party feeling in my toes!!! "

I have a tingly feeling..

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By *den_GCCouple
over a year ago

San Fernando, Gran Canaria


"In the last 24 hours things have moved on fast! Things are definitely starting to look up. Just need to wait and see what the next 2 weeks bring.

There is 800,000 vaccines due in from next week till July. It’s always the same words. 70% of the island vaccinated for full tourism.

Depending on what is said from the Uk. We could be looking at 30/40% of 2019 tourists in May. 50% in June & July. August and as we head to winter season 60%. Then October to March could well see record numbers.

Today winter pride added 3 extra days due to bookings

I've got that party feeling in my toes!!!

I have a tingly feeling.. "

I hear that a lot. It's that thing I do with my tongue

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By *ay68 OP   Man
over a year ago

London

Now all we need is for the beach-sunbed guys to pay their taxes and the world will be a food place again!!!

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By *our LamourCouple
over a year ago

'near that London'

What is the situation re the Astra Zeneca jab there ? Are people willing to be vaccinated with it ? Sadly if they are not it, I suspect the hoped for dates will not be met. 17 million + AZ jabs so far given here in the Uk, with no problems and great results infection prevention wise. The other vaccines will not be available in sufficient quantities until at least the autumn.

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By *den_GCCouple
over a year ago

San Fernando, Gran Canaria


"What is the situation re the Astra Zeneca jab there ? Are people willing to be vaccinated with it ? Sadly if they are not it, I suspect the hoped for dates will not be met. 17 million + AZ jabs so far given here in the Uk, with no problems and great results infection prevention wise. The other vaccines will not be available in sufficient quantities until at least the autumn."

The Spanish government have got their hands on a lot of the Pfizer Vaccine and are expecting the Janssen vaccine too. The Janssen vaccine is a single dose vaccine which has obvious advantages.

Covid-19 in GC is very much a Las Palmas thing. We have over 1400 infections in the Las Palmas municipality (north) and last time I looked 38 known infections in San Bartolome de Tirajana (South) and some of those are illegal immigrants.

When you look at the situation of holidaymakers coming in, you have a case of a low infection rate population being diluted by a population of people who have been vaccinated and/or tested. It isn't the catastrophe waiting to happen that some people are making it out to be.

Yes our leaders are putting out a lot of PR to make the Canaries known to be a safe place to visit, but the fact remains this part of the island has kept a good record of social distancing discipline and our figures refect that.

The main problem here has been getting our hands on any vaccine, but that situation is one that is improving.

The lifeblood of the Canaries is tourism and it's something the Canarian Government takes very seriously. The police have a no nonsense stance and we are going into strict rules for Easter to protect our visitors as much as possible when they arrive in May.

Can't wait to see you guys again!

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By *ad Bi CoupleCouple
over a year ago

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That all sounds positive. We can but hope that our 3 weeks in October work out!

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By *ay68 OP   Man
over a year ago

London


"What is the situation re the Astra Zeneca jab there ? Are people willing to be vaccinated with it ? Sadly if they are not it, I suspect the hoped for dates will not be met. 17 million + AZ jabs so far given here in the Uk, with no problems and great results infection prevention wise. The other vaccines will not be available in sufficient quantities until at least the autumn."

As an outsider in the UK I am relying on various different media channels for my info and I am definitely getting very positive feelings about the attitude and the focus of the Canarian President, Health Minister and Tourism Minister. This seems to be far more ambitious and creative than the government in mainland Spain.

I hope my Eden friends agree...

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By *den_GCCouple
over a year ago

San Fernando, Gran Canaria


"What is the situation re the Astra Zeneca jab there ? Are people willing to be vaccinated with it ? Sadly if they are not it, I suspect the hoped for dates will not be met. 17 million + AZ jabs so far given here in the Uk, with no problems and great results infection prevention wise. The other vaccines will not be available in sufficient quantities until at least the autumn.

As an outsider in the UK I am relying on various different media channels for my info and I am definitely getting very positive feelings about the attitude and the focus of the Canarian President, Health Minister and Tourism Minister. This seems to be far more ambitious and creative than the government in mainland Spain.

I hope my Eden friends agree... "

Winston Churchill once famously said "Give us the tools and we will do the job".

I think that's pretty much our attitude here. Give us the vaccine and we'll do our level best to make our beautiful Island as safe for our visitors as possible.

As I mentioned earlier ERTE comes to an end in May and we don't have the social housing benefits that are in places like the UK. So if the government doesn't do something urgently a lot of people will end up on the streets. The joke here is that if you get kicked out of your home you find a dinghy and row into Arguineguin and you get put up in a hotel (sorry Canarian humour - just a joke).

Spanish news is full of we just bought millions of this and millions of that but buying it and having it delivered are two different things.

Personally I was at a shipping warehouse today and was shown a stockpile contacting millions of pounds worth of medical equipment (not Covid related - just normal equipment purchased from the UK) standing there since January because of Brexit.

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By *illynmintCouple
over a year ago

liverpool

Well Churchill is no more, and Boris is in charge here, and what he and the English Government decide goes, as the Welsh and Scots follows suit.

Thing is , you have Spain saying one thing and EU saying another.

Most in UK won't risk or cannot afford a £5K fine or quarantine.

With UK having to fly over EU countries, commercial risk comes into play for airlines.

Until Boris and Co say we in UK can travel without restriction and until the receiving country or state have the same in place, we are all going to Ourgate...

And until a fixed and firm date is announced by all..Es könnte ratsam sein, in der Zwischenzeit Deutsch zu lernen

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By *otts24FunMan
over a year ago

Nottingham

Yep, not many can self isolate for 10 days when they get back to the U.K. but here’s hoping.


"Well Churchill is no more, and Boris is in charge here, and what he and the English Government decide goes, as the Welsh and Scots follows suit.

Thing is , you have Spain saying one thing and EU saying another.

Most in UK won't risk or cannot afford a £5K fine or quarantine.

With UK having to fly over EU countries, commercial risk comes into play for airlines.

Until Boris and Co say we in UK can travel without restriction and until the receiving country or state have the same in place, we are all going to Ourgate...

And until a fixed and firm date is announced by all..Es könnte ratsam sein, in der Zwischenzeit Deutsch zu lernen"

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By *den_GCCouple
over a year ago

San Fernando, Gran Canaria

My Churchill quote was in reference to the Canarians ablility to meet their vaccination targets being dependent on the availability of vaccine.

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By *amissCouple
over a year ago

chelmsford


"In the last 24 hours things have moved on fast! Things are definitely starting to look up. Just need to wait and see what the next 2 weeks bring.

There is 800,000 vaccines due in from next week till July. It’s always the same words. 70% of the island vaccinated for full tourism.

Depending on what is said from the Uk. We could be looking at 30/40% of 2019 tourists in May. 50% in June & July. August and as we head to winter season 60%. Then October to March could well see record numbers.

Today winter pride added 3 extra days due to bookings

I've got that party feeling in my toes!!!

I have a tingly feeling..

I hear that a lot. It's that thing I do with my tongue "

Haha!

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By *ay68 OP   Man
over a year ago

London


"My Churchill quote was in reference to the Canarians ablility to meet their vaccination targets being dependent on the availability of vaccine."

Quite right too!!

I will remind you of this when we are in Eden 2nd week of October!!

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By *amissCouple
over a year ago

chelmsford


"My Churchill quote was in reference to the Canarians ablility to meet their vaccination targets being dependent on the availability of vaccine."

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Can I just ask, after 1 year of Eutopian, things are looking up, by Julember it'll be grand, posts.... what planet are some of you living on?? I'm all for optimism.. when it's well founded but you couldn't make some of this up....honestly, you couldn't

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By *ay68 OP   Man
over a year ago

London

Having read your profile it seems you have just come back from GC. Is that correct? If so then let's gave your assessment of how things are looking over there - it would be very much appreciated

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

See you later in the year Jay. We'll have a cocktail or two

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By *illynmintCouple
over a year ago

liverpool


"My Churchill quote was in reference to the Canarians ablility to meet their vaccination targets being dependent on the availability of vaccine."

I think if you mentioned Churchill and his quotes to a Spaniard , they would look at you and wonder , what the hell ?!

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By *otts24FunMan
over a year ago

Nottingham


"Can I just ask, after 1 year of Eutopian, things are looking up, by Julember it'll be grand, posts.... what planet are some of you living on?? I'm all for optimism.. when it's well founded but you couldn't make some of this up....honestly, you couldn't "

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By *illynmintCouple
over a year ago

liverpool


"Can I just ask, after 1 year of Eutopian, things are looking up, by Julember it'll be grand, posts.... what planet are some of you living on?? I'm all for optimism.. when it's well founded but you couldn't make some of this up....honestly, you couldn't "

It is not even the beginning of the end. But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning." – Winston Churchill

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Can I just ask, after 1 year of Eutopian, things are looking up, by Julember it'll be grand, posts.... what planet are some of you living on?? I'm all for optimism.. when it's well founded but you couldn't make some of this up....honestly, you couldn't

It is not even the beginning of the end. But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning." – Winston Churchill"

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By *illiedecCouple
over a year ago

sheffield

Only this forum could mention Winston Churchill followed by a load of emojis and actually sound like Vicky ‘yes but no’ Pollard

Unbelievable

!)

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By *an from UncleMan
over a year ago

ml1


"Hoorah! The Edens! X

Calima is back but Kiosk 6 was quite busy for a Wednesday. It's really funny because it's the same locals every day. Today there were two tourists and them Germans were calling them "fresh meat" (but in a nice joking way). It's a bit like groundhog day, the same people in the same spots. Because there are no loungers people use rocks to hold down their linen and so they return then next day and they are still there.

Still waiting for a day when someone says "excuse me that's my spot" or "you're using my stone".

"
is there a business opportunity here to hire out rocks say €5

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Only this forum could mention Winston Churchill followed by a load of emojis and actually sound like Vicky ‘yes but no’ Pollard

Unbelievable

!) "

Interesting, I wonder when you talk to yourself, do you talk out loud?

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By *amissCouple
over a year ago

chelmsford


"Hoorah! The Edens! X

Calima is back but Kiosk 6 was quite busy for a Wednesday. It's really funny because it's the same locals every day. Today there were two tourists and them Germans were calling them "fresh meat" (but in a nice joking way). It's a bit like groundhog day, the same people in the same spots. Because there are no loungers people use rocks to hold down their linen and so they return then next day and they are still there.

Still waiting for a day when someone says "excuse me that's my spot" or "you're using my stone".

is there a business opportunity here to hire out rocks say €5 "

Yes, or pay someone to guard your stone!

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By *amissCouple
over a year ago

chelmsford


"Only this forum could mention Winston Churchill followed by a load of emojis and actually sound like Vicky ‘yes but no’ Pollard

Unbelievable

!)

Interesting, I wonder when you talk to yourself, do you talk out loud? "

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By *illiedecCouple
over a year ago

sheffield


"Only this forum could mention Winston Churchill followed by a load of emojis and actually sound like Vicky ‘yes but no’ Pollard

Unbelievable

!)

Interesting, I wonder when you talk to yourself, do you talk out loud?

"

Only one emoji ????

Things are looking up.

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By *amissCouple
over a year ago

chelmsford


"Only this forum could mention Winston Churchill followed by a load of emojis and actually sound like Vicky ‘yes but no’ Pollard

Unbelievable

!)

Interesting, I wonder when you talk to yourself, do you talk out loud?

Only one emoji ????

Things are looking up. "

A lot less than you

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Hoorah! The Edens! X

Calima is back but Kiosk 6 was quite busy for a Wednesday. It's really funny because it's the same locals every day. Today there were two tourists and them Germans were calling them "fresh meat" (but in a nice joking way). It's a bit like groundhog day, the same people in the same spots. Because there are no loungers people use rocks to hold down their linen and so they return then next day and they are still there.

Still waiting for a day when someone says "excuse me that's my spot" or "you're using my stone".

is there a business opportunity here to hire out rocks say €5 "

Good plan! Surely you could get enough money to sort out the sun bed situation

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By *an from UncleMan
over a year ago

ml1


"Hoorah! The Edens! X

Calima is back but Kiosk 6 was quite busy for a Wednesday. It's really funny because it's the same locals every day. Today there were two tourists and them Germans were calling them "fresh meat" (but in a nice joking way). It's a bit like groundhog day, the same people in the same spots. Because there are no loungers people use rocks to hold down their linen and so they return then next day and they are still there.

Still waiting for a day when someone says "excuse me that's my spot" or "you're using my stone".

is there a business opportunity here to hire out rocks say €5

Yes, or pay someone to guard your stone! "
now your just showing off i always suspect you were affluent bet you've got your own Moon rock

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By *illiedecCouple
over a year ago

sheffield


"Only this forum could mention Winston Churchill followed by a load of emojis and actually sound like Vicky ‘yes but no’ Pollard

Unbelievable

!)

Interesting, I wonder when you talk to yourself, do you talk out loud?

Only one emoji ????

Things are looking up.

A lot less than you "

I’m sure you will have caught up by the end of the post.

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By *illynmintCouple
over a year ago

liverpool

We shall defend our island, whatever the cost may be, we shall fight on the beaches, we will guard and defend our stones, we shall fight in the fields and in the streets, we shall fight in the hills; we shall never surrender the place where our towel has been laid

Winston Churchill..plus edit

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By *amissCouple
over a year ago

chelmsford


"Only this forum could mention Winston Churchill followed by a load of emojis and actually sound like Vicky ‘yes but no’ Pollard

Unbelievable

!)

Interesting, I wonder when you talk to yourself, do you talk out loud?

Only one emoji ????

Things are looking up.

A lot less than you

I’m sure you will have caught up by the end of the post. "

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By *den_GCCouple
over a year ago

San Fernando, Gran Canaria


"My Churchill quote was in reference to the Canarians ablility to meet their vaccination targets being dependent on the availability of vaccine.

I think if you mentioned Churchill and his quotes to a Spaniard , they would look at you and wonder , what the hell ?! "

Quotes in general are more to do with with the gist of the wise words and not really the cheerleeding of the people who originally said them. In this case particularly apt.

But I wasn't quoting Winston Churchill to a Spaniard. I was quoting him on a predominantly British forum.

Whilst I appreciate you feel need to pounce on everything I say, the forum moderators have asked for this bitchiness to desist and it would be really nice if we could try to behave like adults.

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By *an from UncleMan
over a year ago

ml1


"We shall defend our island, whatever the cost may be, we shall fight on the beaches, we will guard and defend our stones, we shall fight in the fields and in the streets, we shall fight in the hills; we shall never surrender the place where our towel has been laid

Winston Churchill..plus edit

"
you forgot the sand dunes

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By *illynmintCouple
over a year ago

liverpool


"We shall defend our island, whatever the cost may be, we shall fight on the beaches, we will guard and defend our stones, we shall fight in the fields and in the streets, we shall fight in the hills; we shall never surrender the place where our towel has been laid

Winston Churchill..plus edit

you forgot the sand dunes "

Police have them covered. They are natural now as not allowed to enter. Lol

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By *amissCouple
over a year ago

chelmsford


"My Churchill quote was in reference to the Canarians ablility to meet their vaccination targets being dependent on the availability of vaccine.

I think if you mentioned Churchill and his quotes to a Spaniard , they would look at you and wonder , what the hell ?!

Quotes in general are more to do with with the gist of the wise words and not really the cheerleeding of the people who originally said them. In this case particularly apt.

But I wasn't quoting Winston Churchill to a Spaniard. I was quoting him on a predominantly British forum.

Whilst I appreciate you feel need to pounce on everything I say, the forum moderators have asked for this bitchiness to desist and it would be really nice if we could try to behave like adults."

Yes..

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By *illynmintCouple
over a year ago

liverpool


"Only this forum could mention Winston Churchill followed by a load of emojis and actually sound like Vicky ‘yes but no’ Pollard

Unbelievable

!) "

Beggers belief...

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By *athy1Couple
over a year ago

bournemouth


"Can I just ask, after 1 year of Eutopian, things are looking up, by Julember it'll be grand, posts.... what planet are some of you living on?? I'm all for optimism.. when it's well founded but you couldn't make some of this up....honestly, you couldn't

It is not even the beginning of the end. But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning." – Winston Churchill"

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By *illynmintCouple
over a year ago

liverpool

Stone collector = Makka Pakka

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By *amissCouple
over a year ago

chelmsford


"Stone collector = Makka Pakka"

They are so cute

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Leaving this thread to go and collect stones on the beach ready for when we can welcome our friends back.

Mates Rates, ya know

Peace! BDCAW Xx

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By *amissCouple
over a year ago

chelmsford


"Leaving this thread to go and collect stones on the beach ready for when we can welcome our friends back.

Mates Rates, ya know

Peace! BDCAW Xx "

I'll need 8 please...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Leaving this thread to go and collect stones on the beach ready for when we can welcome our friends back.

Mates Rates, ya know

Peace! BDCAW Xx

I'll need 8 please... "

for you free

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By *illiedecCouple
over a year ago

sheffield


"Leaving this thread to go and collect stones on the beach ready for when we can welcome our friends back.

Mates Rates, ya know

Peace! BDCAW Xx

I'll need 8 please... "

For when ?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Leaving this thread to go and collect stones on the beach ready for when we can welcome our friends back.

Mates Rates, ya know

Peace! BDCAW Xx

I'll need 8 please...

For when ? "

Whenever anyone wants stones. Just give 24hrs notice and I will get you however many stones you want

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By *illynmintCouple
over a year ago

liverpool


"Agree also, but we have to understand that some people have businesses to promote and will say anything that might persuade people to book a holiday.

"

There is a valid point there !

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By *ugby 123Couple
Forum Mod
over a year ago

O o O oo


"My Churchill quote was in reference to the Canarians ablility to meet their vaccination targets being dependent on the availability of vaccine.

I think if you mentioned Churchill and his quotes to a Spaniard , they would look at you and wonder , what the hell ?!

Quotes in general are more to do with with the gist of the wise words and not really the cheerleeding of the people who originally said them. In this case particularly apt.

But I wasn't quoting Winston Churchill to a Spaniard. I was quoting him on a predominantly British forum.

Whilst I appreciate you feel need to pounce on everything I say, the forum moderators have asked for this bitchiness to desist and it would be really nice if we could try to behave like adults."

The post was fine in relation to what they were replying to

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By *ugby 123Couple
Forum Mod
over a year ago

O o O oo

Can people remember if they are going to post to be civil, if you want to call people out for something they have posted that is totally allowed, but please stay within rules while doing so

Also can others use just the one profile to answer queries about another post they have made on another profile otherwise it looks like it is to deceive people

Thanks

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

https://www.canarianweekly.com/posts/minister-health-big-increase-vaccination

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By *ay68 OP   Man
over a year ago

London


"https://www.canarianweekly.com/posts/minister-health-big-increase-vaccination

"

Thanks-very helpful.

Clearly there is an ambitious and realistic plan in place in the Canaries to step up their vaccination programme,

Which is very good news... But unfettered optimism is rarely a good idea, so let's all continue to monitor the numbers!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"https://www.canarianweekly.com/posts/minister-health-big-increase-vaccination

"

Interesting wording.....70% vaccinated in Summer, perhaps poor translation and meant to be 70% vaccinated by Summer. Even an optomist would probably say only a chance of some tourism likely in Autumn, certainly not back to normal by then

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"https://www.canarianweekly.com/posts/minister-health-big-increase-vaccination

Thanks-very helpful.

Clearly there is an ambitious and realistic plan in place in the Canaries to step up their vaccination programme,

Which is very good news... But unfettered optimism is rarely a good idea, so let's all continue to monitor the numbers! "

One thing but, it’s always been the plan. It’s not like Spain have at any point said anything different.

On a side note: We have the jet2 manager who comes in now and then for bingo lol

Bookings are poor in May (but still way more bookings than last year) June & July so so. But august bookings are looking really good. So is the rest of the year.

We just need to see what the Uk government say on the 5th to see what’s happening. I’m way more hopeful than I was even a week ago!

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By *den_GCCouple
over a year ago

San Fernando, Gran Canaria


"Agree also, but we have to understand that some people have businesses to promote and will say anything that might persuade people to book a holiday.

There is a valid point there !"

If a person opens a new club DURING a pandemic, there is also a good chance they might genuinely be optimistic.

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By *amissCouple
over a year ago

chelmsford


"Leaving this thread to go and collect stones on the beach ready for when we can welcome our friends back.

Mates Rates, ya know

Peace! BDCAW Xx

I'll need 8 please...

for you free "

Thank you x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

At no point from May till October will the numbers be big. As I’ve said before.

30% May

50% June and July

August to October from 50% to 70%

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By *ay68 OP   Man
over a year ago

London


"Leaving this thread to go and collect stones on the beach ready for when we can welcome our friends back.

Mates Rates, ya know

Peace! BDCAW Xx

I'll need 8 please...

For when ?

Whenever anyone wants stones. Just give 24hrs notice and I will get you however many stones you want "

Probably a stupid question, but are the kiosks on the beach actually open?

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By *amissCouple
over a year ago

chelmsford


"At no point from May till October will the numbers be big. As I’ve said before.

30% May

50% June and July

August to October from 50% to 70%

"

Great start!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Leaving this thread to go and collect stones on the beach ready for when we can welcome our friends back.

Mates Rates, ya know

Peace! BDCAW Xx

I'll need 8 please...

For when ?

Whenever anyone wants stones. Just give 24hrs notice and I will get you however many stones you want

Probably a stupid question, but are the kiosks on the beach actually open? "

No they aren't open. But can I offer you a stone? BDCAW

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By *amissCouple
over a year ago

chelmsford


"Leaving this thread to go and collect stones on the beach ready for when we can welcome our friends back.

Mates Rates, ya know

Peace! BDCAW Xx

I'll need 8 please...

For when ?

Whenever anyone wants stones. Just give 24hrs notice and I will get you however many stones you want

Probably a stupid question, but are the kiosks on the beach actually open? "

No, I think there're all part of the sun bed people. Take your coolbox

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By *amissCouple
over a year ago

chelmsford


"Leaving this thread to go and collect stones on the beach ready for when we can welcome our friends back.

Mates Rates, ya know

Peace! BDCAW Xx

I'll need 8 please...

For when ?

Whenever anyone wants stones. Just give 24hrs notice and I will get you however many stones you want

Probably a stupid question, but are the kiosks on the beach actually open?

No they aren't open. But can I offer you a stone? BDCAW"

Haha!

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By *den_GCCouple
over a year ago

San Fernando, Gran Canaria


"Leaving this thread to go and collect stones on the beach ready for when we can welcome our friends back.

Mates Rates, ya know

Peace! BDCAW Xx

I'll need 8 please...

For when ?

Whenever anyone wants stones. Just give 24hrs notice and I will get you however many stones you want

Probably a stupid question, but are the kiosks on the beach actually open?

No, I think there're all part of the sun bed people. Take your coolbox "

No the sunbed people and the kiosk people are separate companies according to the locals.

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By *amissCouple
over a year ago

chelmsford


"Leaving this thread to go and collect stones on the beach ready for when we can welcome our friends back.

Mates Rates, ya know

Peace! BDCAW Xx

I'll need 8 please...

For when ?

Whenever anyone wants stones. Just give 24hrs notice and I will get you however many stones you want

Probably a stupid question, but are the kiosks on the beach actually open?

No, I think there're all part of the sun bed people. Take your coolbox

No the sunbed people and the kiosk people are separate companies according to the locals."

so they also owe taxes?

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By *illiedecCouple
over a year ago

sheffield

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By *den_GCCouple
over a year ago

San Fernando, Gran Canaria


"Leaving this thread to go and collect stones on the beach ready for when we can welcome our friends back.

Mates Rates, ya know

Peace! BDCAW Xx

I'll need 8 please...

For when ?

Whenever anyone wants stones. Just give 24hrs notice and I will get you however many stones you want

Probably a stupid question, but are the kiosks on the beach actually open?

No, I think there're all part of the sun bed people. Take your coolbox

No the sunbed people and the kiosk people are separate companies according to the locals.

so they also owe taxes?"

I only asked if they were the same people and apparently they're not. The locals tend to bring a rucksack with a few drinks and a sandwich. But then I think they always did....

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By *amissCouple
over a year ago

chelmsford


"Leaving this thread to go and collect stones on the beach ready for when we can welcome our friends back.

Mates Rates, ya know

Peace! BDCAW Xx

I'll need 8 please...

For when ?

Whenever anyone wants stones. Just give 24hrs notice and I will get you however many stones you want

Probably a stupid question, but are the kiosks on the beach actually open?

No, I think there're all part of the sun bed people. Take your coolbox

No the sunbed people and the kiosk people are separate companies according to the locals.

so they also owe taxes?

I only asked if they were the same people and apparently they're not. The locals tend to bring a rucksack with a few drinks and a sandwich. But then I think they always did.... "

Yes, I think they do. It will be good when they can open again, it creates a bit more atmosphere. The beds don't bother us, we just chuck towels down, with said rocks on and buy an umbrella and hope that the Calima doesn't carry it off!

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By *den_GCCouple
over a year ago

San Fernando, Gran Canaria


"Leaving this thread to go and collect stones on the beach ready for when we can welcome our friends back.

Mates Rates, ya know

Peace! BDCAW Xx

I'll need 8 please...

For when ?

Whenever anyone wants stones. Just give 24hrs notice and I will get you however many stones you want

Probably a stupid question, but are the kiosks on the beach actually open?

No, I think there're all part of the sun bed people. Take your coolbox

No the sunbed people and the kiosk people are separate companies according to the locals.

so they also owe taxes?

I only asked if they were the same people and apparently they're not. The locals tend to bring a rucksack with a few drinks and a sandwich. But then I think they always did....

Yes, I think they do. It will be good when they can open again, it creates a bit more atmosphere. The beds don't bother us, we just chuck towels down, with said rocks on and buy an umbrella and hope that the Calima doesn't carry it off! "

This is true. We've had a windy time of late and those wind shields are missed more than the loungers I think.

They do sell a chair very similar to a camping chair but it folds flat. They are light and ideal for tanning on.

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By *amissCouple
over a year ago

chelmsford


"Leaving this thread to go and collect stones on the beach ready for when we can welcome our friends back.

Mates Rates, ya know

Peace! BDCAW Xx

I'll need 8 please...

For when ?

Whenever anyone wants stones. Just give 24hrs notice and I will get you however many stones you want

Probably a stupid question, but are the kiosks on the beach actually open?

No, I think there're all part of the sun bed people. Take your coolbox

No the sunbed people and the kiosk people are separate companies according to the locals.

so they also owe taxes?

I only asked if they were the same people and apparently they're not. The locals tend to bring a rucksack with a few drinks and a sandwich. But then I think they always did....

Yes, I think they do. It will be good when they can open again, it creates a bit more atmosphere. The beds don't bother us, we just chuck towels down, with said rocks on and buy an umbrella and hope that the Calima doesn't carry it off!

This is true. We've had a windy time of late and those wind shields are missed more than the loungers I think.

They do sell a chair very similar to a camping chair but it folds flat. They are light and ideal for tanning on. "

The wind shields were definitely a blessing!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Another Calima! Wow, not just me thinking it then, there definitely is more hot air about at the moment. Strange times indeed.

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By *lee69Couple
over a year ago

gravesend


"Leaving this thread to go and collect stones on the beach ready for when we can welcome our friends back.

Mates Rates, ya know

Peace! BDCAW Xx

I'll need 8 please...

For when ?

Whenever anyone wants stones. Just give 24hrs notice and I will get you however many stones you want

Probably a stupid question, but are the kiosks on the beach actually open?

No, I think there're all part of the sun bed people. Take your coolbox

No the sunbed people and the kiosk people are separate companies according to the locals.

so they also owe taxes?

I only asked if they were the same people and apparently they're not. The locals tend to bring a rucksack with a few drinks and a sandwich. But then I think they always did....

Yes, I think they do. It will be good when they can open again, it creates a bit more atmosphere. The beds don't bother us, we just chuck towels down, with said rocks on and buy an umbrella and hope that the Calima doesn't carry it off!

This is true. We've had a windy time of late and those wind shields are missed more than the loungers I think.

They do sell a chair very similar to a camping chair but it folds flat. They are light and ideal for tanning on. "

Eden you best start stone hunting we have specific requirements stones need to be spooky themed and you best have fancy dress in your club because we plan to be there for Halloween x

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By *den_GCCouple
over a year ago

San Fernando, Gran Canaria


"Leaving this thread to go and collect stones on the beach ready for when we can welcome our friends back.

Mates Rates, ya know

Peace! BDCAW Xx

I'll need 8 please...

For when ?

Whenever anyone wants stones. Just give 24hrs notice and I will get you however many stones you want

Probably a stupid question, but are the kiosks on the beach actually open?

No, I think there're all part of the sun bed people. Take your coolbox

No the sunbed people and the kiosk people are separate companies according to the locals.

so they also owe taxes?

I only asked if they were the same people and apparently they're not. The locals tend to bring a rucksack with a few drinks and a sandwich. But then I think they always did....

Yes, I think they do. It will be good when they can open again, it creates a bit more atmosphere. The beds don't bother us, we just chuck towels down, with said rocks on and buy an umbrella and hope that the Calima doesn't carry it off!

This is true. We've had a windy time of late and those wind shields are missed more than the loungers I think.

They do sell a chair very similar to a camping chair but it folds flat. They are light and ideal for tanning on.

Eden you best start stone hunting we have specific requirements stones need to be spooky themed and you best have fancy dress in your club because we plan to be there for Halloween x "

That's brilliant news! We can't wait to see you again. Message received loud and clear we will keep a secret stash for you

Halloween is going to be a huge party! Although I think we will all end up being Adams and Eves

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

New high today with just over 10,000 vaccinated in 24 hours. Yes much lower than the Uk. But it’s getting higher and higher everyday. Still only 7% of the population done.

Still too many infections just now everyday. (In and around 200 per day for all the islands)

Let’s see what next week brings us!

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By *amissCouple
over a year ago

chelmsford


"New high today with just over 10,000 vaccinated in 24 hours. Yes much lower than the Uk. But it’s getting higher and higher everyday. Still only 7% of the population done.

Still too many infections just now everyday. (In and around 200 per day for all the islands)

Let’s see what next week brings us! "

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By *our LamourCouple
over a year ago

'near that London'


"What is the situation re the Astra Zeneca jab there ? Are people willing to be vaccinated with it ? Sadly if they are not it, I suspect the hoped for dates will not be met. 17 million + AZ jabs so far given here in the Uk, with no problems and great results infection prevention wise. The other vaccines will not be available in sufficient quantities until at least the autumn.

The Spanish government have got their hands on a lot of the Pfizer Vaccine and are expecting the Janssen vaccine too. The Janssen vaccine is a single dose vaccine which has obvious advantages.

Covid-19 in GC is very much a Las Palmas thing. We have over 1400 infections in the Las Palmas municipality (north) and last time I looked 38 known infections in San Bartolome de Tirajana (South) and some of those are illegal immigrants.

When you look at the situation of holidaymakers coming in, you have a case of a low infection rate population being diluted by a population of people who have been vaccinated and/or tested. It isn't the catastrophe waiting to happen that some people are making it out to be.

Yes our leaders are putting out a lot of PR to make the Canaries known to be a safe place to visit, but the fact remains this part of the island has kept a good record of social distancing discipline and our figures refect that.

The main problem here has been getting our hands on any vaccine, but that situation is one that is improving.

The lifeblood of the Canaries is tourism and it's something the Canarian Government takes very seriously. The police have a no nonsense stance and we are going into strict rules for Easter to protect our visitors as much as possible when they arrive in May.

Can't wait to see you guys again!"

We will have had two jabs by June !! Fingers crossed, as long as we can guarantee that some restaurants will be open and we will not be Billy no mates we are thinking of coming then !! Need some sun and fun

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over a year ago


"What is the situation re the Astra Zeneca jab there ? Are people willing to be vaccinated with it ? Sadly if they are not it, I suspect the hoped for dates will not be met. 17 million + AZ jabs so far given here in the Uk, with no problems and great results infection prevention wise. The other vaccines will not be available in sufficient quantities until at least the autumn.

The Spanish government have got their hands on a lot of the Pfizer Vaccine and are expecting the Janssen vaccine too. The Janssen vaccine is a single dose vaccine which has obvious advantages.

Covid-19 in GC is very much a Las Palmas thing. We have over 1400 infections in the Las Palmas municipality (north) and last time I looked 38 known infections in San Bartolome de Tirajana (South) and some of those are illegal immigrants.

When you look at the situation of holidaymakers coming in, you have a case of a low infection rate population being diluted by a population of people who have been vaccinated and/or tested. It isn't the catastrophe waiting to happen that some people are making it out to be.

Yes our leaders are putting out a lot of PR to make the Canaries known to be a safe place to visit, but the fact remains this part of the island has kept a good record of social distancing discipline and our figures refect that.

The main problem here has been getting our hands on any vaccine, but that situation is one that is improving.

The lifeblood of the Canaries is tourism and it's something the Canarian Government takes very seriously. The police have a no nonsense stance and we are going into strict rules for Easter to protect our visitors as much as possible when they arrive in May.

Can't wait to see you guys again!

We will have had two jabs by June !! Fingers crossed, as long as we can guarantee that some restaurants will be open and we will not be Billy no mates we are thinking of coming then !! Need some sun and fun "

You two are keen lol We too will have had both Jabs by June but the BIG question is, will BoJo lift the restrictions on holidays? All of a sudden, nothing is certain in life, crazy times still

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By *den_GCCouple
over a year ago

San Fernando, Gran Canaria


"What is the situation re the Astra Zeneca jab there ? Are people willing to be vaccinated with it ? Sadly if they are not it, I suspect the hoped for dates will not be met. 17 million + AZ jabs so far given here in the Uk, with no problems and great results infection prevention wise. The other vaccines will not be available in sufficient quantities until at least the autumn.

The Spanish government have got their hands on a lot of the Pfizer Vaccine and are expecting the Janssen vaccine too. The Janssen vaccine is a single dose vaccine which has obvious advantages.

Covid-19 in GC is very much a Las Palmas thing. We have over 1400 infections in the Las Palmas municipality (north) and last time I looked 38 known infections in San Bartolome de Tirajana (South) and some of those are illegal immigrants.

When you look at the situation of holidaymakers coming in, you have a case of a low infection rate population being diluted by a population of people who have been vaccinated and/or tested. It isn't the catastrophe waiting to happen that some people are making it out to be.

Yes our leaders are putting out a lot of PR to make the Canaries known to be a safe place to visit, but the fact remains this part of the island has kept a good record of social distancing discipline and our figures refect that.

The main problem here has been getting our hands on any vaccine, but that situation is one that is improving.

The lifeblood of the Canaries is tourism and it's something the Canarian Government takes very seriously. The police have a no nonsense stance and we are going into strict rules for Easter to protect our visitors as much as possible when they arrive in May.

Can't wait to see you guys again!

We will have had two jabs by June !! Fingers crossed, as long as we can guarantee that some restaurants will be open and we will not be Billy no mates we are thinking of coming then !! Need some sun and fun "

You guys are coming in October right?

So the BIG question is, if after 3 months of vaccinations the UK have given their first jabs to over 40%, then why wouldn't they have achieved 70% required for herd immunity long before then?

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By *uboCouple
over a year ago

East kilbride

We expect we will also have had two jabs by June/july, but thought that getting to PDI might still be an issue. Hence why we are coming over end of Oct as we feel there is a much better chance of it happening.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"What is the situation re the Astra Zeneca jab there ? Are people willing to be vaccinated with it ? Sadly if they are not it, I suspect the hoped for dates will not be met. 17 million + AZ jabs so far given here in the Uk, with no problems and great results infection prevention wise. The other vaccines will not be available in sufficient quantities until at least the autumn.

The Spanish government have got their hands on a lot of the Pfizer Vaccine and are expecting the Janssen vaccine too. The Janssen vaccine is a single dose vaccine which has obvious advantages.

Covid-19 in GC is very much a Las Palmas thing. We have over 1400 infections in the Las Palmas municipality (north) and last time I looked 38 known infections in San Bartolome de Tirajana (South) and some of those are illegal immigrants.

When you look at the situation of holidaymakers coming in, you have a case of a low infection rate population being diluted by a population of people who have been vaccinated and/or tested. It isn't the catastrophe waiting to happen that some people are making it out to be.

Yes our leaders are putting out a lot of PR to make the Canaries known to be a safe place to visit, but the fact remains this part of the island has kept a good record of social distancing discipline and our figures refect that.

The main problem here has been getting our hands on any vaccine, but that situation is one that is improving.

The lifeblood of the Canaries is tourism and it's something the Canarian Government takes very seriously. The police have a no nonsense stance and we are going into strict rules for Easter to protect our visitors as much as possible when they arrive in May.

Can't wait to see you guys again!

We will have had two jabs by June !! Fingers crossed, as long as we can guarantee that some restaurants will be open and we will not be Billy no mates we are thinking of coming then !! Need some sun and fun

You guys are coming in October right?

So the BIG question is, if after 3 months of vaccinations the UK have given their first jabs to over 40%, then why wouldn't they have achieved 70% required for herd immunity long before then?"

I think the issue would be that the Government would loosely view that for any type of herd immunity, people would have had to have received both Jabs and given the 10 week interval between Jabs, that extends the date well towards Autumn. There is also risk of vaccine resistant variants being brought into the UK, increasing the risk to those that aren't/won't and can't be vaccinated. Add to that, that there is already talk of booster vaccinations being required by Autumn/Winter, so, unfortunately, there still is no clear and definite path out of things. We remain optimistic for Autumn but that's all it is, optimism

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By *den_GCCouple
over a year ago

San Fernando, Gran Canaria


"What is the situation re the Astra Zeneca jab there ? Are people willing to be vaccinated with it ? Sadly if they are not it, I suspect the hoped for dates will not be met. 17 million + AZ jabs so far given here in the Uk, with no problems and great results infection prevention wise. The other vaccines will not be available in sufficient quantities until at least the autumn.

The Spanish government have got their hands on a lot of the Pfizer Vaccine and are expecting the Janssen vaccine too. The Janssen vaccine is a single dose vaccine which has obvious advantages.

Covid-19 in GC is very much a Las Palmas thing. We have over 1400 infections in the Las Palmas municipality (north) and last time I looked 38 known infections in San Bartolome de Tirajana (South) and some of those are illegal immigrants.

When you look at the situation of holidaymakers coming in, you have a case of a low infection rate population being diluted by a population of people who have been vaccinated and/or tested. It isn't the catastrophe waiting to happen that some people are making it out to be.

Yes our leaders are putting out a lot of PR to make the Canaries known to be a safe place to visit, but the fact remains this part of the island has kept a good record of social distancing discipline and our figures refect that.

The main problem here has been getting our hands on any vaccine, but that situation is one that is improving.

The lifeblood of the Canaries is tourism and it's something the Canarian Government takes very seriously. The police have a no nonsense stance and we are going into strict rules for Easter to protect our visitors as much as possible when they arrive in May.

Can't wait to see you guys again!

We will have had two jabs by June !! Fingers crossed, as long as we can guarantee that some restaurants will be open and we will not be Billy no mates we are thinking of coming then !! Need some sun and fun

You guys are coming in October right?

So the BIG question is, if after 3 months of vaccinations the UK have given their first jabs to over 40%, then why wouldn't they have achieved 70% required for herd immunity long before then?

I think the issue would be that the Government would loosely view that for any type of herd immunity, people would have had to have received both Jabs and given the 10 week interval between Jabs, that extends the date well towards Autumn. There is also risk of vaccine resistant variants being brought into the UK, increasing the risk to those that aren't/won't and can't be vaccinated. Add to that, that there is already talk of booster vaccinations being required by Autumn/Winter, so, unfortunately, there still is no clear and definite path out of things. We remain optimistic for Autumn but that's all it is, optimism "

Since we started with the high risk groups first, this means that those yet to have their second jabs going into autumn will be low risk.

Fatality figures have flattened out to 7 day average of 74. Last year this time we were on a sharp increase only peaking in April. By midsummer without the vaccine, infections were so low that the UK was not viable for vaccine testing and South Africa and Brazil were chosen as test populations. This year we go into summer with over 40% having had their first jab, which though not comprehensive is still better than no jab.

It could be argued that if Covid-19 had only ever had had a fatality rate of 74 replacing flu deaths it would hardly have been noticed.

So the only argument against holidays is mutations of the virus which could be equally applied to any other virus.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"What is the situation re the Astra Zeneca jab there ? Are people willing to be vaccinated with it ? Sadly if they are not it, I suspect the hoped for dates will not be met. 17 million + AZ jabs so far given here in the Uk, with no problems and great results infection prevention wise. The other vaccines will not be available in sufficient quantities until at least the autumn.

The Spanish government have got their hands on a lot of the Pfizer Vaccine and are expecting the Janssen vaccine too. The Janssen vaccine is a single dose vaccine which has obvious advantages.

Covid-19 in GC is very much a Las Palmas thing. We have over 1400 infections in the Las Palmas municipality (north) and last time I looked 38 known infections in San Bartolome de Tirajana (South) and some of those are illegal immigrants.

When you look at the situation of holidaymakers coming in, you have a case of a low infection rate population being diluted by a population of people who have been vaccinated and/or tested. It isn't the catastrophe waiting to happen that some people are making it out to be.

Yes our leaders are putting out a lot of PR to make the Canaries known to be a safe place to visit, but the fact remains this part of the island has kept a good record of social distancing discipline and our figures refect that.

The main problem here has been getting our hands on any vaccine, but that situation is one that is improving.

The lifeblood of the Canaries is tourism and it's something the Canarian Government takes very seriously. The police have a no nonsense stance and we are going into strict rules for Easter to protect our visitors as much as possible when they arrive in May.

Can't wait to see you guys again!

We will have had two jabs by June !! Fingers crossed, as long as we can guarantee that some restaurants will be open and we will not be Billy no mates we are thinking of coming then !! Need some sun and fun

You guys are coming in October right?

So the BIG question is, if after 3 months of vaccinations the UK have given their first jabs to over 40%, then why wouldn't they have achieved 70% required for herd immunity long before then?

I think the issue would be that the Government would loosely view that for any type of herd immunity, people would have had to have received both Jabs and given the 10 week interval between Jabs, that extends the date well towards Autumn. There is also risk of vaccine resistant variants being brought into the UK, increasing the risk to those that aren't/won't and can't be vaccinated. Add to that, that there is already talk of booster vaccinations being required by Autumn/Winter, so, unfortunately, there still is no clear and definite path out of things. We remain optimistic for Autumn but that's all it is, optimism

Since we started with the high risk groups first, this means that those yet to have their second jabs going into autumn will be low risk.

Fatality figures have flattened out to 7 day average of 74. Last year this time we were on a sharp increase only peaking in April. By midsummer without the vaccine, infections were so low that the UK was not viable for vaccine testing and South Africa and Brazil were chosen as test populations. This year we go into summer with over 40% having had their first jab, which though not comprehensive is still better than no jab.

It could be argued that if Covid-19 had only ever had had a fatality rate of 74 replacing flu deaths it would hardly have been noticed.

So the only argument against holidays is mutations of the virus which could be equally applied to any other virus."

I think a lot of people focus on the death figures, as opposed to hospitalisation rates and the number seriously ill at any given time, which is actually equally, if not more important. Unfortunately, people are not generally just hospitalised for a couple of days with Covid and can be there for months, so capacity can be exceeded very rapidly. I have a family member who was hospitalised for 3 months and although no longer in hospital, is still far from recovered. Things are headed in the right direction, no doubting that but there are still risks and more importantly, there are still people at risk.....so the balance is holidays vs those still at risk. Nightmare times

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By *den_GCCouple
over a year ago

San Fernando, Gran Canaria


"What is the situation re the Astra Zeneca jab there ? Are people willing to be vaccinated with it ? Sadly if they are not it, I suspect the hoped for dates will not be met. 17 million + AZ jabs so far given here in the Uk, with no problems and great results infection prevention wise. The other vaccines will not be available in sufficient quantities until at least the autumn.

The Spanish government have got their hands on a lot of the Pfizer Vaccine and are expecting the Janssen vaccine too. The Janssen vaccine is a single dose vaccine which has obvious advantages.

Covid-19 in GC is very much a Las Palmas thing. We have over 1400 infections in the Las Palmas municipality (north) and last time I looked 38 known infections in San Bartolome de Tirajana (South) and some of those are illegal immigrants.

When you look at the situation of holidaymakers coming in, you have a case of a low infection rate population being diluted by a population of people who have been vaccinated and/or tested. It isn't the catastrophe waiting to happen that some people are making it out to be.

Yes our leaders are putting out a lot of PR to make the Canaries known to be a safe place to visit, but the fact remains this part of the island has kept a good record of social distancing discipline and our figures refect that.

The main problem here has been getting our hands on any vaccine, but that situation is one that is improving.

The lifeblood of the Canaries is tourism and it's something the Canarian Government takes very seriously. The police have a no nonsense stance and we are going into strict rules for Easter to protect our visitors as much as possible when they arrive in May.

Can't wait to see you guys again!

We will have had two jabs by June !! Fingers crossed, as long as we can guarantee that some restaurants will be open and we will not be Billy no mates we are thinking of coming then !! Need some sun and fun

You guys are coming in October right?

So the BIG question is, if after 3 months of vaccinations the UK have given their first jabs to over 40%, then why wouldn't they have achieved 70% required for herd immunity long before then?

I think the issue would be that the Government would loosely view that for any type of herd immunity, people would have had to have received both Jabs and given the 10 week interval between Jabs, that extends the date well towards Autumn. There is also risk of vaccine resistant variants being brought into the UK, increasing the risk to those that aren't/won't and can't be vaccinated. Add to that, that there is already talk of booster vaccinations being required by Autumn/Winter, so, unfortunately, there still is no clear and definite path out of things. We remain optimistic for Autumn but that's all it is, optimism

Since we started with the high risk groups first, this means that those yet to have their second jabs going into autumn will be low risk.

Fatality figures have flattened out to 7 day average of 74. Last year this time we were on a sharp increase only peaking in April. By midsummer without the vaccine, infections were so low that the UK was not viable for vaccine testing and South Africa and Brazil were chosen as test populations. This year we go into summer with over 40% having had their first jab, which though not comprehensive is still better than no jab.

It could be argued that if Covid-19 had only ever had had a fatality rate of 74 replacing flu deaths it would hardly have been noticed.

So the only argument against holidays is mutations of the virus which could be equally applied to any other virus.

I think a lot of people focus on the death figures, as opposed to hospitalisation rates and the number seriously ill at any given time, which is actually equally, if not more important. Unfortunately, people are not generally just hospitalised for a couple of days with Covid and can be there for months, so capacity can be exceeded very rapidly. I have a family member who was hospitalised for 3 months and although no longer in hospital, is still far from recovered. Things are headed in the right direction, no doubting that but there are still risks and more importantly, there are still people at risk.....so the balance is holidays vs those still at risk. Nightmare times"

That's a fair point.

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By *ixieandfairyCouple
over a year ago

St Helier


"What is the situation re the Astra Zeneca jab there ? Are people willing to be vaccinated with it ? Sadly if they are not it, I suspect the hoped for dates will not be met. 17 million + AZ jabs so far given here in the Uk, with no problems and great results infection prevention wise. The other vaccines will not be available in sufficient quantities until at least the autumn.

The Spanish government have got their hands on a lot of the Pfizer Vaccine and are expecting the Janssen vaccine too. The Janssen vaccine is a single dose vaccine which has obvious advantages.

Covid-19 in GC is very much a Las Palmas thing. We have over 1400 infections in the Las Palmas municipality (north) and last time I looked 38 known infections in San Bartolome de Tirajana (South) and some of those are illegal immigrants.

When you look at the situation of holidaymakers coming in, you have a case of a low infection rate population being diluted by a population of people who have been vaccinated and/or tested. It isn't the catastrophe waiting to happen that some people are making it out to be.

Yes our leaders are putting out a lot of PR to make the Canaries known to be a safe place to visit, but the fact remains this part of the island has kept a good record of social distancing discipline and our figures refect that.

The main problem here has been getting our hands on any vaccine, but that situation is one that is improving.

The lifeblood of the Canaries is tourism and it's something the Canarian Government takes very seriously. The police have a no nonsense stance and we are going into strict rules for Easter to protect our visitors as much as possible when they arrive in May.

Can't wait to see you guys again!"

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By *ixieandfairyCouple
over a year ago

St Helier


"Stone collector = Makka Pakka"

Love Makka Pakka!

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By *amissCouple
over a year ago

chelmsford


"Stone collector = Makka Pakka

Love Makka Pakka! "

Me too!

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By *unloversCouple
over a year ago

rotherham

Just Google him

I love him

Xxx

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By *edonist 2Couple
over a year ago

Fylde Coast.

I’m hoping we’ll have a clearer picture from Boris on the 12th April as to when we can travel abroad and to which countries.

As soon as we get the green light we’re off, be it Spain, Greece, Cyprus?? Like everyone we just need some Sunshine and lots of R&R! It’s been an awfully long winter here in the UK

Mrs H xx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

There maybe no British tourists so far. But seen a few full buses of Swedish and Germans today.

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By *illynmintCouple
over a year ago

liverpool

EU freedom of movement is something that is very difficult to stop, it's part of the makeup of EU charter or direcive.. hence Boris and the £5k fine so we know our laws

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By *lamourpussyCouple
over a year ago

Solihull


"There maybe no British tourists so far. But seen a few full buses of Swedish and Germans today. "

That could be a bit of a disaster with their current infection rates

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By *uicey1972Couple
over a year ago

benfleet....not looking for single guys

We can’t wait to visit hopefully October

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Lots of EU countries are saying they will be open to tourism, the problem won't be getting somewhere on holiday, it will be on returning to Britain and possible restrictions that may be in place like being required to quarantine on return. UK medical people are shit scared of new variants arriving that might not be protected from our current vaccines

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By *an from UncleMan
over a year ago

ml1

I agree with that, the problem is you can't maintain that stance so ,they are going to have a grown up conversation about it

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By *ral lover01Man
over a year ago

Gran Canaria, Altrincham & Portsmouth, north West, South East

1) With covid immunisation passports.

2) Tests within 3 days of departure.

3) Quarantine for 5 days on return with a negative test at day 5.

If a good amount of the population in Gran Canaria is immunisated then it shouldn't be an issue for travel to resume on May 17th.

The newer covid variants have been around for some time now so the government will know exactly how effective the covid jabs are against the newer variants. Prolonging the decision not to allow international travel only confirms that the covid jabs aren't effective against the newer variants but they don't want to compromise the the roll out of the current immunisation program by under mining the public confidence in it. If my predictions are correct then the government will put off international travel until mid to late summer where they will roll out a top up covid jab booster in or around September to protect against the newer variants. Extending the furlough scheme and legal powers given to the government to September also adds weight to my theory.

The government have handled this pandemic abysmally, only choosing to be follow science when it suits them.

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