theo29's TFF covid 19 pubs reopening sweepstake

[robot]

What is the actual result based on Theo l.

Takeway pints.
Open but only outside/ social distancing etc
Properly open as pre march.

If its option 2 It's looking goid for me!

[theo29]

just to give the 15 or so FISOers who have a forecast on this a little more excitement there is an additional £20 for the date of any sort of official pub activity. (drinks at tables for example)I think robot might win if he had 1 July 2021 for total non restriction.....if ever.

[theo29]

still no word when there will be any sort of 'open for business'. It cant be long, can it ?

[murf]

You getting thirsty?

[theo29]

both Surprised and Brencarr have fallen so robot closes in. Announcement any time soon ?

[Geoffv]

Interesting piece from the BBC about the pub social distancing issue. If 2m distancing remains pubs will just not be viable hence the demands from the business to reduce to 1m.

https://twitter.com/bbcbreakfast/status ... 82786?s=21

[murf]

Well I won't be going in any pubs or other venues where people are allowed within 2m of me. Virus numbers will have to be near zero for that to be safe enough for me. Not that desperate for a meal or drink!

[theo29]

It's 3 July in Northern Ireland and if it happens robot will carry off the "£20 reward (see 24 May)
If he would care to pm his Bank details in early July I will do the rest. Meanwhile the £50 awaits the day which may never come when you can lean against someone at the bar.

[morganb]

https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/i ... e-22196678

The Isle of Man has become the first place in the British Isles to end social distancing and re-open pubs as its government relaxes coronavirus restrictions.

[murf]

Did we have a rule stating whether it was England/GB/UK/British Isles etc? Not that I really know which ones the IoM belongs to....

[theo29]

no there was no stipulation murf, although I guessed there would be a query, either from you or blah !
robot wins unless there is a second shut-down before 3 July.
Do we have any IOM viewers on FISO ?

[murf]

no there was no stipulation murf, although I guessed there would be a query, either from you or blah !
robot wins unless there is a second shut-down before 3 July.
Do we have any IOM viewers on FISO ?

Sted used to be a regular but not seen him around for a few years - probably since 'entering Douglas' gags were still acceptable.....

[theo29]

sorry murf 'entering Douglas' lost on me. Can you pm details if you do not consider it suitable for delicate ears in the current climate.

[blahblah]

Did we have a rule stating whether it was England/GB/UK/British Isles etc? Not that I really know which ones the IoM belongs to....

None? Same as Channel Islands?

[blahblah]

no there was no stipulation murf, although I guessed there would be a query, either from you or blah !
robot wins unless there is a second shut-down before 3 July.
Do we have any IOM viewers on FISO ?

I assumed England - and for more than a week re 2nd Wave and not just Beer Gardens

I bet we are not allowed to smoke in "beer gardens" if only they are open - and didn;t reaaly need closing in the first place?

[blahblah]

no there was no stipulation murf, although I guessed there would be a query, either from you or blah !
robot wins unless there is a second shut-down before 3 July.
Do we have any IOM viewers on FISO ?

Sted used to be a regular but not seen him around for a few years - probably since 'entering Douglas' gags were still acceptable.....

Has it been that long? He was\is

[theo29]

confirmation that robot wins the £20. I await his pm'd details after he reads this. What are the prospects for non distancing now ?

[robot]

1st June 2020 - Surprised
6th June - Brencarr
1st July 2020 - robot
10th July 2020 - thebillfella
27th July 2020 - Lucky7s
12th August 2020 - Stena Bib
28th August 2020 - morganb
31st August 2020 - murf (Bank Holibobs Monday - I've done my research)
1st October 2020 - Darbyand
27th November 2020 - Johnners
15th December 2020 - wahine
23rd December 2020 - Spinynorman
1st January 2021 - blahblah
26 March 2024 - Knulpuk

Thanks theo, never in doubt.

[murf]

just to assist hancockyjr (not listed as an entrant0 that the yardstick to win is the day that the pubs have no PCSS (Peter Crouch Social Separation) to deal with. I think it doubtful that we will get that info on 7th May or maybe a day or two before. Perhaps there might be morganb mileage in how many pubs there are still in business at Christmas.! Will there be a TFF next season ?

Stewards!

By this, surely the comp is still going as pubs are dealing with a social separation, albeit not a full Crouch.

[murf]

Hang on, just twigged the £20 is a minor side prize. We fight on for the real glory.

[blahblah]

just to assist hancockyjr (not listed as an entrant0 that the yardstick to win is the day that the pubs have no PCSS (Peter Crouch Social Separation) to deal with. I think it doubtful that we will get that info on 7th May or maybe a day or two before. Perhaps there might be morganb mileage in how many pubs there are still in business at Christmas.! Will there be a TFF next season ?

Stewards!

By this, surely the comp is still going as pubs are dealing with a social separation, albeit not a full Crouch.

Indeed, and they could be closed again by Friday.

[Heimi Henderson]

Been in there several times. It's in Galway where I worked for a couple of years.

[Darbyand]

Been in there several times. It's in Galway where I worked for a couple of years.

This poster hasn't gone mad, I deleted a post after realising I'd fallen for a parody photo.

[robot]

Just to see how many FISOers are paying some sort of attention I am offering a cash prize of £50 (my pension and disability allowance have just increased a little) for forecasting the day when the pubs can re-open.

I think theo29 is also running this OFF Fiso and adding our entries there, so this can be the TFF side comp just for fun, and he can update us if any of us are closest in the main draw.

This post says£50 when pubs re open, nothing about social distancing, stewards inquiry should be that I have first prize.

[friendlinzh]

The FISO element here is about a quarter of the field

[theo29]

the stewards agreed with robot and £50 is now nestling in his account.
New post coming shortly concerning the continuation of this thread, with another £50 on offer. It is all from the money saved during the lock-down !