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Sorry to hear this Pete, I went through a period of reflection recently but decided a new boat would solve the problem, just let me know when you want to go fishing, you of all people should feel at home on Min-y-Mor! Terry.

Could be or perhaps Chinese, I've been tempted twice recently. I would hate to miss my favourite diner. Terry.

How very dare you! Terry.

Cool???? Getting a bit hip and trendy there Mr. Burt. Terry.

There it is! I've been on online services with my surgery from the beginning and assumed everyone else was as it's so convenient for making appointments, getting results etc. I do recall signing in during the process. Terry.

Ah, I think I see the problem, I use fingerprint for security which worked fine. Dilys occasionally has problems with face recognition, she can't use fingerprint as her fingers are too small to give a reading, it doesn't seem to be as precise as fingerprints with too many variables. Terry.

Trying to work out what the photo and video are about, I just filled out my name, email and NHS number and from there it was plain sailing. Are you both on Apple phones? Perhaps Android is more straightforward. The again, it's the NHS app so there should be no difference. Terry.

No, no photo or video, are you sure you were on the official NHS app. Did you have to wear clothes for the photo and video? 😉 Terry.

I set mine up a couple of weeks ago, absolutely no problem but I do know my NHS number. When you have got that you will find it's very straightforward. Terry.

Anybody want a good laugh? I tried to open a travel tracker account, filled in my email address and was told a verification code would be sent to my email address. Two days later, nothing so I called the Guernsey authorities and, eventually, got through to the tracker department. "Can you send me a verification code please", oh no, I don't think we can do that, it's automatic. But don't worry about it, (here it comes), if you can't sign in before you arrive, there will be a welcome committee when you arrive who will sort it out for you. Really? Probably! Can I speak to someone who knows the situation. No, the manager isn't in until Monday, he's gone fishing, I'll get him to give you a call Does anyone think I should feel confident? Me neither so I opened another account with a different email address and that worked fine. Hopefully, all good to go. Terry.

Alternatively, if you have the NHS app installed on your 'phone (NOT the NHS Covid 19 app), once you have signed in, it shows your vaccination record and you don't have a piece of paper to misplace. Obviously, if you have an aversion to Government apps, you will have to stick to the paper one. Here is the advise from which you will see that the app is by far the least onerous of the alternatives. The little appointment card is NOT valid! https://www.gov.uk/guidance/demonstrating-your-covid-19-vaccination-status-when-travelling-abroad Terry.

Dinner size, perfect in a bouillabaisse with a few other oddments that you have caught. Terry.

Thanks for that Charlie, I was going to circulate that to everyone as some do not read the forum every day, that makes it easier. I will still do that just to be on the safe side. Terry.

Here's the latest announcement from the States of Alderney. The following release has just been issued by the States of Alderney: Press Release Date: 15th June 2021 Alderney ready for changes to travel restrictions Close collaboration with Aurigny and the port authorities has enabled Alderney to put in place a new arrivals system to welcome people travelling direct from the Common Travel Area (CTA) on or after July 1st. The Civil Contingencies Authority (CCA) has announced that passengers arriving from the CTA ‘Blue’ zone who have had both vaccine doses and 14 days have passed since their second dose, will not be required to have a test or self-isolate. However, proof of vaccination is required along with travel tracker information. The Blue zone includes the UK, Ireland, Isle of Man and Jersey. Aurigny staff at Southampton Airport will offer passengers the opportunity to complete travel tracker information before boarding and will check proof of vaccination documentation before boarding, whether flying direct to Alderney or via Guernsey. They will not be allowed to board without a completed travel tracker. With direct flights to and from Southampton resuming on July 1st, a new arrivals system and testing centre will be in place at Alderney Airport, staffed by a Welcome Team. Passengers arriving from Southampton will be directed to a portacabin adjacent to the apron where their documentation will be checked. For those who do not have this information and will be required to self-isolate, testing facilities will be provided. Those who show proof of being fully vaccinated will be able to pass through without further restrictions. Passengers arriving from Guernsey will go through the existing arrivals procedure. However, travellers arriving in Alderney from within the CTA but via Guernsey, identified by their travel tracker information, will be directed to the new Covid-19 arrivals area. Transit passengers will not be permitted to use charter vessels or the Little Ferry to reach Alderney. The harbour will have a fully operational testing centre for ferry passengers transiting through Guernsey and for visiting yachts. Pleasure boats arriving from outside Bailiwick waters with anyone on board who does not have vaccination proof or has incomplete travel tracking information will be directed to an isolation buoy and given a time to come ashore for tests. Charter vessels from the UK are required to pre-register their arrival and ensure all passengers have completed travel tracking, which can be carried out on board if necessary, and ensure they have the required vaccination proof. The CCA has varied its original plans to lift restrictions for those arriving from the CTA because it has been shown that those who have received two vaccine doses are better protected than those who have received a single dose. People travelling from the UK or other parts of the CTA who are not yet fully vaccinated will continue to be subject to the category requirements – as now – based on the rate of prevalence in the country or region they are travelling from. Terry.

You're too late, I gave 6 away last weekend as they were surplus to requirements with my new boat. Sorry! Terry.

Or the seaweed. Terry.

All good to go, everything sorted but I'm afraid I have no connections to ensure suitable weather, anyone know a priest? Terry.

O/k, as I'm sat doing nothing with gout in my right foot, I've 'phoned around everyone and it appears that we are all good to go, being of 'a certain age' except for Adam so, there's some benefit to being an old git; sorry Chris! All very happy to be going so, can we say it's back on? Ian and Adam will be making a decision on their way forward and will, presumably, let us know in due course. This is all good because it saves me having to get into negotiations about returned deposits. Terry.

I have received the same information as Ian so the important question is, how many of us are double vaccinated with a 14 day gap from the last one on the day of departure. I'm o/k so will be able to go. Perhaps we will need a bit of doubling up on participating boats? Please attend to this ASAP as the B&B's will need to know. Terry.

This concurs with the information I passed on a while back gleaned from the B&B who had the latest directive. However, as stated, we must all prepare for this to change at short notice as with any travel arrangements. Terry.

In a word, no. Perhaps a call to Mainbrayce? Terry.

For those staying in B&Bs, a Covid lateral flow test the day before would be very much appreciated although not a mandatory requirement. If it's against your human rights, religious beliefs or you just think it's not necessary, fine, just passing on the information, doesn't seem like a biggy to me and I shall be complying for the peace of mind of my skipper having me in his wheelhouse. They are going to pass this on to the charter skippers. Terry.

It's nice to see Jim can still get wood, even at his age. Well, somebody had to say it. Terry.

Just so there's no confusion, the accommodation I have booked is for the period travelling over on the 2nd and returning on the 5th July. Terry.

Thanks for the kind words, Steve, I have had one other enquiry, I assume he will throw his hat into the ring when I get back to him with accommodation. Terry