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  • calcotti
    calcotti Posts: 15,696 Forumite
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    The lockdown in SA is much stricter than here and, I think, being patrolled by the military
    Information I post is for England unless otherwise stated. Some rules may be different in other parts of UK.
  • bradders1983
    bradders1983 Posts: 5,684 Forumite
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    calcotti said:
    The lockdown in SA is much stricter than here and, I think, being patrolled by the military
    Indeed. But only from the 26th March.  As the post at the bottom of page 2 states, there was still ample time.
  • LilElvis
    LilElvis Posts: 5,835 Forumite
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    calcotti said:
    The lockdown in SA is much stricter than here and, I think, being patrolled by the military
    Indeed. But only from the 26th March.  As the post at the bottom of page 2 states, there was still ample time.
    And, unlike our government, Ramaphosa gave advance warning so that it didn't start until after payday so people could go and stock up on supplies. Apparently the gun stores were doing a roaring trade in ammunition.
  • LynneBSmith
    LynneBSmith Posts: 19 Forumite
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    Another one judging without knowing the whole story. I was due to fly out on 1st April but was rushed into the hospital with a suspected burst appendix. I have been very sick and the worry on top of everything  else does not make for much patience when being attacked by people like you. Yes I am a carer and a very good one. But everyone has their limits,especially when being confronted by judgemental people.
  • LynneBSmith
    LynneBSmith Posts: 19 Forumite
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    Bradders1983 what do you want an award? Why keep on?? I have just tried to explain to someone else what happened to me. I was sick from mid March and could do nothing. Are you happy now? Leave it for goodness sake you are like a dog with a bone.
  • LynneBSmith
    LynneBSmith Posts: 19 Forumite
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    Calcotti yes you are quite right.
  • bradders1983
    bradders1983 Posts: 5,684 Forumite
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    edited 8 May 2020 at 8:45PM
    Another one judging without knowing the whole story. I was due to fly out on 1st April but was rushed into the hospital with a suspected burst appendix. I have been very sick and the worry on top of everything  else does not make for much patience when being attacked by people like you. Yes I am a carer and a very good one. But everyone has their limits,especially when being confronted by judgemental people.
    Why do you keep adding things to your story? How can you expect any help when you dont explain any of this from the outset?
  • LynneBSmith
    LynneBSmith Posts: 19 Forumite
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    Because I keep feeling that I have to defend myself. You are as I said a bully. Very brave Im sure.
  • bradders1983
    bradders1983 Posts: 5,684 Forumite
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    edited 8 May 2020 at 8:51PM
    No, tell people everything at the start and none of this would have happened. 

    Enjoy your time in South Africa. Maybe the cast of Spitting Image were onto something and the locals have rubbed off on you.
  • LynneBSmith
    LynneBSmith Posts: 19 Forumite
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    You seem to think you are so wise and funny. You are not, you need help. Good luck.
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