I'm a bit surprised to hear that countries like South Africa and Canada are not getting the vaccine until mid or late next year, particularly Canada. , What is it, the richer countries, US, UK, Germany etc getting their orders in before others. No doubt, the rich countries get first pickings because they can be charged exhorbitant prices, whereas the poor just haven't the money to get it. So, if that's the case, when will the world's poor get a look in, countries like Yemen, Eritrea and all the other impoverished parts of Africa. No doubt, not until the drug companies have satisfied all the demands of their richest clients.


Nerys

"Any events this coming year are going to be crowded because people won't want to miss things. No putting things off anymore ..."
I sincerely hope so Selwyn🤞
Seems now to depend on the logistics of the vaccine production and distribution.
With some vaccines it seems to be much less complex than with others.🤔
Cheers, Doug 😎
PS Welcome back😀 Long time no see! Good to know you're still around👍

"We are not safe until we are all safe world wide."
Absolutely Rick👍
and we're not over the hill just yet, maybe just reaching the crest🤞
But we're getting there.
Hang in there folks, we want to hear from you with your building and sailing exploits next year as well😊
Stay safe, follow the rules, even when it goes against the grain!
Cancelled / postponed events you can catch up on, maybe next year. IF you're still around.
Doug 😎

Any events this coming year are going to be crowded because people won't want to miss things. No putting things off anymore plus a lot of people have had time to finish their projects. A Merry Christmas is on the cards at last.

The good news is the vaccine is in the process of readiness for the near future.
That is wonderful news but we must stay the fight wash hands mask up keep 6 feet apart if we go out.
If we don't look after ourselves who will.
When I read posts I get that most of us are older and have medical issues.
We have members posting from around the world in the same position as we are waiting for the vaccine.
We are not safe until we are all safe world wide.
Rick

The good thing Ian is at least we may have the answer for this Covid problem and then we will be back to normal.

Martin555.

Commiserations Ian🤔
Germany (one of the co-developers) should get it in January.
I'm just about to investigate where the jab centres will be around Munich!
Stay safe shipmate🤞
Doug 😎

In South Africa we will only get the Vaccine mid 2021

"We are all expecting great things of you now that you are able to model indoors."
I'll second that Nerys👍
But I'm having trouble getting my bonce round goodness and Boris in the same sentence!🤕
Aros yn ddiogel🤞
Cheers, Doug 😎

"A little bit of good news for a change."
More good news just seen on the haunted fishtank-
Britain is the first country to approve a COVID vaccine!
Get in line for your jab Martin👍
Cheers, Doug 😎

Hi Guys,
A little bit of good news for a change.
As most of you are aware England has come out of lockdown today, but tough restrictions are in place with this three tier system.
So we will be able to do a bit of Christmas shopping before the big day.
So please remember: HANDS, FACE, SPACE.

Stay safe.
Martin555.

Well done Colin.
So glad things are on the mend.
Tuesday is grandchildren day for us as well 🤪🤪 exhausted is a word that springs to mind.
Take great care.
Bill

Really pleased to hear that you have enjoyed a lovely day with your grandchildren. Thank goodness, or Boris, and more likely goodness as one can't mention those two words in the same sentence that restrictions on you being able to have days like this have been lifted. Pleased that Caroline is getting on well. We are all expecting great things of you now that you are able to model indoors.

Best wishes,
Nerys

Colin, glad Caroline is back home, wish y’all the best.
Cash

Sorry Colin for being a bit tardy ,just catching up with things ,so glad Caroline is back home ,stay safe .
Cheers Marky👍

your being spoiled colin👍
brian

ABIG THANK YOU, to all well wishers.
We have spent a quiet peacefull day with our grandchildren.
Hard to get my head round 3 words in that last sentence, (quiet peaceful, grandchildren.) but it was a lovely calm day, my son had explained that nanny wasn't well and they had to be good.
I can understand it with the 6 year old grandson, but little xena at 23 months that was a revelation.
Sat next to Caroline all day while her big brother read some stories to us, and entertained us with his guitar.
We got home about an hour ago and I am just cooking the evening meal.
Caroline said thank you all, and I am allowed to do my modelling in the house while she needs me nearby.
Cheers Colin.

Colin,
You must be so happy having Caroline back home.
Hope everything goes well
Regards
Ian

hi colin,so glad for you both home is the best place to recover all the best wishes
brian🤞

Hi Colin,

I am so glad to hear that your Caroline is back home.
Where she belongs!

And I'll continue to have both of you in my prayers!

As always, All the Best!

Cheers, Ed & Jen

Very good news Colin. May your Holidays be joyful and peaceful.
Jonathan

Excellent Colin.

I am very very happy for you both.
Stay safe.

Martin555.

Hi Colin so glad that Caroline is back home.
Enjoy

Most wonderful day Colin.
Rick

Excellent news Colin, a dedicated prayer to the BOSS certainly paid off, just keep safe and warm both of you.😊

Pete

Colin, so pleased to hear that Caroline is back home again we sincerely wish you all the best for the coming months and you are able to have a really good Christmas with all of your family. That's two lots of good news I've had today, a friend has been in hospital, quite ill, having been given the wrong chemo which caused sepsis. She came out today too.

All the best, Nerys

BRAVO ZULU Caroline😊
Fleet MO (and me😉) now prescribe generous doses of TLC and cuddles😉
Never mind tea, crack a bottle o bubbles 👍,
(IF the medickles allow!)
Best wishes, Doug 😎

Collin, so glad Caroline is back home and in your care. Put on the tea pot 🫖

Good evening all, better news today.
Caroline has responded well to the medication so they have sent her home, although she has to go back weekly for tests as her bloods are showing signs of cancer again.
But we were aware of this from the past.
She now says let's get back to living life to best we can. She also says thank you all for your support and kindness.
Now with our family, we can hopefully enjoy Christmas together.
Might possibly be able to do some modelling.
Cheers Colin.

Hi Colin,
That is brilliant news, hopefully she will be fighting fit and back home very soon.

Martin555.

Dogs are always your best friend👍👍

Wonderful news Colin.
Rick

That's very good news Colin, let's hope everything goes as we all hope and you are reunited tomorrow. As Doug says, everything possible crossed.

Best wishes, Nerys and Alice

Hi Colin ,Great news will keep everything crossed for you both .
Cheers Marky

Excellent news Colin👍
Fingers (and anything else anatomically possible😉) crossed for you both🤞🤞🤞
In my thoughts,
Very best wishes, Doug

Hi Colin,

That is great news to hear!

I'm very happy to hear the news!

Will keep you both in my prayers!

All the Best, Ed & Jen!

This evenings news on my wife.
Had a chat with the consultant today and he feels that she is responding to medication and may not have to have surgery.
She is having a scan in the morning and if all is going okay then she could be allowed home later in the day.
Fingers crossed it seems like an eternity since Sunday. But I hope to sleep well tonight.
Cheers to all who sent me their wishes, it's helped me no end.
Thanks from both of us, Colin and Caroline. 👍

Hi Colin, hope everything will work out fine, I'm sure she'll be ok. Must be hard not being able to be there to support her. Best wishes from down here in NZ.

JB

Thanks Nerys, luckily Caroline has her phone and video calls me 3 times a day, so at least we can chat to cheer each other up.
Our dog seems lost without her, he sits in her chair whimpering , off his food, and bedtime he keeps jumping onto Caroline's side of bed and pawing the pillow.
I'm sure that she is getting the best treatment and hopefully won't be away too long.
Thank you for your welcome message of concern, I really appreciate it.
Stay safe and well, best wishes to you and Alice.
Cheers Colin.

I am so sorry Colin, do hope everything will be alright. The covid thing doesn't help. Pleased to know that she can phone you. Hope the surgery goes well.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Very best wishes,
Nerys

Will dedicate a special prayer tonight, for you Colin and Caroline🕊

Pete

Thoughts and prayers for you and Caroline
Rick

Thanks guys, its nice to know I'm not alone.
Caroline just rang and also thanks you all for watching over me.
She is feeling a bit better, but that might be the morphine.
They are treating her with drugs for a couple of days, but not allowed anything to eat or drink, she asked if the drip could be changed for Bacardi.
Hopefully the specialist will decide what to do on Wednesday.
I'm feeling better today, so I went to have a clean in the garage. Maybe have a sort through my modelling parts stock tomorrow.
Cheers shipmates Colin and Caroline.

Dear Colin.
So very sorry to hear re Caroline.
It goes without saying that our thoughts are with you both for a speedy recovery.
Regards Bill.

Hi Colin,

I will have both of you in my thoughts!

Take care, Get well soon!

Caroline!


Best, Ed

Hi Colin,
Sorry to hear your news my thoughts are with you and Caroline.
Marky

🙏prayers for you and her. May you know His peace and presence.

Hi Colin,
I am very sorry to hear about Caroline.
I know this is of little comfort but she is in the right place.
They know what they are doing.
Have faith.

Martin555.

Don't worry if I'm not posting for a few days, as I don't feel up to it .
My wife Caroline was rushed into hospital last night, and as the covid lockdown prevents visitors I have to have faith in the NHS to get her well again. She rang me a few minutes ago and told me that she will be having surgery possibly later today or tomorrow.
Signing of for now best wishes to everyone Colin.

'The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing"
Edmund Burke
We have the ability and knowledge to help each other fight this war on covid19.
Hearing that there are two vaccines close to coming out in the near future to me is a light in the tunnel.
We must help each other keep strong in our support .
A little bit goes a long way.
Rick