By popular demand posted:

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Garrand posted:

https://twitter.com/NBCLA/status/1427498520513327131

HisMajestyBOB posted:

About aggressive, but I find it hard to disagree with their approach.

PhantomOfTheCopier posted:

But it takes two doses (depending) plus 14--21 days to become effective.

Garrand posted:

https://twitter.com/NBCLA/status/1427498520513327131

ROBON WOLOMS posted:

https://twitter.com/jerrysaltz/status/1427815061394006021

By popular demand posted:

anyone got a transcript? I missed most of the insanity.

quote:

For centuries, pilgrims have walked in the footsteps of monks who once inhabited Lindisfarne, connected by a tidal causeway to the ancient kingdom of Northumbria.

They have marvelled at the birthplace of the Lindisfarne gospels, one of the most celebrated illuminated manuscripts in the world, admired the castle that towers over crashing waves and the ruins of the ancient priory, and watched thousands of grey seals basking on the sand banks.

But in recent weeks, the Holy Island’s famed peace and tranquility have been shattered by an acrimonious row over a garish green and yellow interloper.

Larry Landtrain has been proposed as a Covid-secure and child-friendly alternative to the existing shuttle bus that ferries locals and visitors between the island’s amenities and attractions. His three open-air carriages, which can accommodate 36 passengers and a conductor, will boost local businesses, claims his chief advocate, Steve Wood of Woody’s Taxis.

But opposition to Larry has been swift and ferocious. “First and foremost, I don’t think Holy Island is the place for a land train: it’s not Disneyland, we’re not a theme park,” said Nicola Douglas, 47, a lifelong Lindisfarne resident who is spearheading the resistance.

The existing shuttle bus was needed by older and disabled people but Larry would “appeal to families and kids who could have walked, so that will take footfall from stalls along the route”, Douglas told the regional news site Chronicle Live.

“The streets here are already awful with traffic, and parking is a nightmare. I think the train is going to play havoc with the traffic, especially for the businesses who get deliveries every day.

“When tourists come to the island we want them to enjoy it for what it is … and people feel for so many reasons that a land train is taking away from the experience of the island.”

By Wednesday, almost 9,000 people had signed a petition set up by Douglas opposing Larry’s introduction, and supporting the argument that Holy Island “is not the place for a land train”.

But Wood, whose taxi firm has operated the shuttle bus for the past three years and expects to run the land train service, said Larry’s open sides would be welcomed by those concerned about Covid-19 transmission.

“The reason behind using a land train is it’s open air, so it’s Covid-friendly,” he said. “The train only does 10mph, it’s narrower than a bus and it has a conductor on the back, so if anything it’s safer than the shuttle bus. It’s more environmentally friendly as it has a smaller engine.”

Moving to the bitter heart of the dispute, he added: “This is all happening because some local people don’t want it on ‘their island’ – but they don’t own the island. There are local people on the island now with young families who can’t wait to take their children on it.”

So inflamed is opinion that on Wednesday Northumberland county council scrapped a four-week trial of the land train “following serious issues raised by local people”. Further consultations with the Holy Island Development Trust, the National Trust, area of outstanding natural beauty officials and other agencies, will be held instead.

“There is no denying the spiritual and historical heritage of Holy Island, and it truly is a remarkable place,” said the council’s leader, Glen Sanderson.

Lindisfarne was founded by St Aidan, who came from Iona, the centre of Christianity in Scotland, to convert Northumbria to Christianity. He was the first abbot and bishop of Lindisfarne monastery, founded in 635.

Described by Historic UK as “possibly the holiest site of Anglo-Saxon England”, the island is cut off from the mainland by the tide twice a day. The island’s resident population of about 160 is boosted by more than 650,000 visitors each year.

I would blow Dane Cook posted:

https://twitter.com/guardian/status/1428007613317406721

Captain Hygiene posted:

Lmao, there is nothing I want more now than to roll up to this ancient and storied place in a knockoff Thomas the Tank Engine

madeintaipei posted:

How many iguanas d'ya thing it can hold?

I would blow Dane Cook posted:

https://twitter.com/guardian/status/1428007613317406721

quote:

Sexually frustrated sea snakes mistake scuba divers for potential mates

a kitten posted:

Hotbot all the way

Zereth posted:

bobjr posted:

https://twitter.com/ABCmediawatch/status/1428495793363636227?s=20

ultrafilter posted:

https://twitter.com/SundownSol/status/1428495213979258883

Bloody Hedgehog posted:

And aren't those poppy seeds?

Cartoon Man posted: