Why? Why oh why are people still coming here on holiday?

[Jux]

Devon. We have seen caravans and motorhomes and people obviously on holiday (canoe and suitcases etc on car roof, all that stuff; it's bloody obvious), bikes loaded with camping stuff....

We live 20 miles from the beach and none of us have seen a wave for weeks. DH spends half the day complaining because he can't go to the beach in this lovely weather as he normally does.

Thank goodness the market is not on, or we'd be over-run. Really worried as both dd and I are vulnerable (not extremely vulnerable) and dh freaks out every time he has to go out as our Designated Shopper that he'll bring it home to us.

Why are people such arseholes?

We're going to need road blocks!

Jux - you have to remember, these people are special. Rules do not apply to them. They probably have 'already had the virus', 'really won't be a burden' and 'definitely won't need medical care' while at their 2nd/3rd home with their mates. They will probably be very cross about the queues at your local supermarkets though...I hope you have cleared out all the wine.

I’m going to guess because holiday companies are refusing to refund and people don’t want to lose their money.

Up here the police are stopping cars on major roads to The Lakes and sending them back

Nothing like that happening there ?

You don’t lose the money, you lose the holiday because the country is (supposedly) locked down. It sucks, but if you’ve spent the money already you can afford to do without.

"because holiday companies are refusing to refund and people don’t want to lose their money."

Much more important than a dangerous virus and lockdown rules

Cos some people are cunts.

My friend who lives in Snowdonia National Park says the police are out on the roads sending people back home.

What are the police and council doing about this.

Because there's no reasoning with stupid. Whack them. With a 6foot stick, you don't want to put yourself at risk. I hope your police will get out there and send the stupid sods home, with a hefty fine for their trouble.

That's really disappointing to hear. I am starting to wonder if some people just don't care, and/or are really thick..
I am dreading this weekend as some are just going to do whatever they please because it's Easter and nice weather.

What is the point of them coming, everything will be closed.

Where are the bloody police? Surely they can see the caravans, suitcases etc?

I honestly think some people are living in a parallel universe. One without coronavirus in it apparently.

Police will be very proactive on this tonight on the main roads into Devon and Cornwall. Stopping everyone, only letting lorries through.

I'm in Wales, by the sea. It's truly shocking how many people are landing here.

Some are just so entitled and willing to risk it.

I would call the police. Where are these people staying as hotels and holiday parks are mostly closed.

Devon and Cornwall police have put on FB that Devon is closed. They will be stopping people on the main routes such as the A38, A30 and North Devon link road and asking them to turn around if they have a caravan/motor home or are visiting their second home.

Why are there no road blocks?

Where are they going though, aren't all campsites and holiday parks closed? I don't understand why people are so stupid and selfish, but also why on earth would you go on holiday when nothing is open and you are going to get a cold (quite rightly) reception from the locals? I would love a holiday as I'm sure would everyone else who is at home, in fact we should have been in Cornwall this week but I am at home because I'm not a selfish dick!

Absolutely bastards
Hope the police get them

Second homes?

I’m 15 minutes from the sea and haven’t seen a wave in weeks either. Do people really think they’ll be allowed to go to the beach when locals can’t.