edscissors's blog

Happy 2022, everyone. Keep safe; be careful. Sadly, covid ain't yet licked and that's a negative with (here in the UK) just 30 minutes remaining of 2021 ... but, as ever, I do remain very positive about our excellent site MF as we move into 2022.

Personally double-jabbed and with booster, but with omicron variant said to be rampant here in the UK (new infections apparently doubling every couple of days) I did cancel (with reasonable notice) one long-planned meeting: thank you for your understanding, Chris!

But MF meetings/matches are still taking place and this is great. I've always felt that the "style" of MF is one of mutual tolerance, mutual concern and care. And somehow, in spite of the pandemic, we are still, it seems, getting together for whatever floats our particular boat, wrestling-wise.

But I hope none of us will ever be embarrassed to enquire about a potential opponent's vaccination status, to ask for evidence of a very recent covid-negative test - or be offended if we are questioned closely. That frame of mind, I think, is how (now most are vaccinated) we CAN still meet. Any such enquiries should not be taken amiss.

Edward

PS Would you ever consider meeting someone who, maybe for some reason of principle, has refused any vaccinations?

What do you like to see in the background of Meetfighters photos? Hopeful signs?

Personally, I like to see a few books ... but that's just me. (207 books read so far in 2021: rabid bibliophile here!)

Probably better not to ask what might be contra-indicators ...

As I've said before, I really love the inclusivity and tolerance demonstrated by a majority of people here. Books or no books, I've made some great friends here. Thank you, Meetfighters.