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Back after most of December on leave (thanks to summer hols cancelled) and I mostly read this from work (via VPN at moment). Just some comments on some of above

1)Local lockdowns may work in larger countries where local could be as big as the UK and the population are compliant and the authorities more authoritarian. Just look at the headlines for people visiting Brecon and another migration from London to second homes of those that can afford it.

2)Finally went to my dentist in a fairly Asian area (need to go for some further work if restriction allow). Lots of Asiatic people both customers and staff in shops without masks. My family report the same in other similar areas.

3)Of course there should be some blame with the civil service and all the other layers of bureaucracy. Will always slow things down, put up objections (sometime valid) or even occasional deliberate interference.

4)I'm looking forward to going out without a mask and giving hugs to friends. To meeting at church, singing together, being with large groups of kids. Able just to decide on the spur which restaurant to go into. Maybe a little way off but hopefully not too far.

5)Whatifs are easy after the event. Certainly a second wave was likely and we don't know what was planned. Health authorities probably did have plans and are implementing them, it would be worse if they hadn't. But they also have to take care of the non-Covid now issues. My wife and I both need tests and scans, not cancelled yet but could be. Will that cause worse issues down the line? How is that fair and the same for other "pushed" out by covid? Would that be better/worse if capacity had been held for 2nd wave? If no second wave but everything geared to one who gets the blame for all the problems that would cause?

It's not been a nice year. Work hasn't changed too much, with my team scattered over the UK it's just moved from different offices to different homes but same work/tasks etc. It's the fun, outside office stuff that's been affected. At least with Tier 4 archery outside is still allowed - bit chilly but we can do it.

Keep safe everyone.