Starting with the school that I teach at! We just got told yesterday evening that the schools will be closed for the next three weeks.
We also were informed that we will not be able to enter our school buildings for the whole next week. Last week, we spent time planning to teach by remote learning, and I'm pretty capable in that area, so I'll be making videos and uploading them to YouTube. Then I'll assign them to the students through our online platform Schoology. The students will download the assignments, then upload them back to me.
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All the local colleges and most of the school districts around here are taking the same tack.
And, I just heard from a former co-worker in Texas. He was supposed to be up at the company offices next week, and we were going to get together. The office has closed and all employees are told to work from home.
Since the COVID has shown up in Vail, and a couple of the other ski resorts, most of them are closing early. Too bad, with all the snow lately, they were looking forward to extended seasons.
And, I just heard from a former co-worker in Texas. He was supposed to be up at the company offices next week, and we were going to get together. The office has closed and all employees are told to work from home.
Since the COVID has shown up in Vail, and a couple of the other ski resorts, most of them are closing early. Too bad, with all the snow lately, they were looking forward to extended seasons.
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Our school districts are closed.
Local colleges are closed.
our stores have signs posted to limit the amount of products you can purchase.
I'm receiving e-mails from our local stores " Safeway is clean & safe". really?
Our Costco had to limit the number of people entering - full to capacity. People waited for hours to pump gas.
No sports - no gatherings - no concerts - nothing festive here. We're on lock down.
Oh - all Casinos are up & running... LOL
Patsy
Local colleges are closed.
our stores have signs posted to limit the amount of products you can purchase.
I'm receiving e-mails from our local stores " Safeway is clean & safe". really?
Our Costco had to limit the number of people entering - full to capacity. People waited for hours to pump gas.
No sports - no gatherings - no concerts - nothing festive here. We're on lock down.
Oh - all Casinos are up & running... LOL
Patsy
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I'll not be surprised if the Easter school holiday is extended beyond 12th April in England, but the current term is going to run through to the normal end on 27th March. We have abandoned all live sports crowds but that's about it. The Scots have shut indoor venues for over 500 people which leaves most places open.
The annual local elections for all representation short of Westminster MPs has been cancelled, the next elections will be in May 2021. The announcement was that May 2020 would coincide with Peak Virus here, which isn't that bad an approximation. The last half of June would be more likely for the UK but I doubt most people would have gone to the poll in mid-May.
The annual local elections for all representation short of Westminster MPs has been cancelled, the next elections will be in May 2021. The announcement was that May 2020 would coincide with Peak Virus here, which isn't that bad an approximation. The last half of June would be more likely for the UK but I doubt most people would have gone to the poll in mid-May.
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When flower power came along I stood for Human Rights, marched around for peace and freedom, had some nooky every night - we took it serious.
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Daughter Stopped by WalMart today, and said she found the shelves nearly empty. Dried Beans and Pasta, Breakfast cereals, Canned foods, Paper products, all shelves were empty.
This is kinda getting weird.
Our neighbor is a Mormon, and they have been locked in their house the last three days.
This is kinda getting weird.
Our neighbor is a Mormon, and they have been locked in their house the last three days.
The home of the soul is the Open Road.
- DH Lawrence
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Was thinking to start a blog - the last tourist in pompeii. Flew back from Naples on wednesday to stanstead then on to edinburgh. Don't think i had it but you never know what being inn a metal tube for three hours breathing recycled air will give you. Currently self isolating as per instructions.
Everything shut down until the 3rd of April. All the tourist attractions, the restaurants and the hotels , (I got put in a separate annexe) I lost a holiday these guys in the gig economy (which os wonderful of it suits you but if you have no other choice and need two jobs just to get by it is no fun at all) have lost their livelihoods for a month, working from home sounds nice most people can't actually do it. Got talking to a girl from new zealand first trip home in 11 years touring Europe and visiting relatives kind of put it in perspective lost a weeks holiday and can easily go again there are a lot of people on once in a lifetime trips affected by this.
Everything shut down until the 3rd of April. All the tourist attractions, the restaurants and the hotels , (I got put in a separate annexe) I lost a holiday these guys in the gig economy (which os wonderful of it suits you but if you have no other choice and need two jobs just to get by it is no fun at all) have lost their livelihoods for a month, working from home sounds nice most people can't actually do it. Got talking to a girl from new zealand first trip home in 11 years touring Europe and visiting relatives kind of put it in perspective lost a weeks holiday and can easily go again there are a lot of people on once in a lifetime trips affected by this.
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You shall have the ForumGarden Bravery Award for 2020 and welcome to it, at least the airports let you back home without taking you to Liverpool for a fortnight. I take it you didn't use Ryanair, since you managed to travel.
I hope you're clear of coughs or worse, though it looks like we'll all have to do it at some point during the next few months. A warmer time of year seems friendlier, that's all.
Congratulations though. You brought home unusual memories.
I hope you're clear of coughs or worse, though it looks like we'll all have to do it at some point during the next few months. A warmer time of year seems friendlier, that's all.
Congratulations though. You brought home unusual memories.
Nullius in verba ... ☎||||||||||| ... To Fate I sue, of other means bereft, the only refuge for the wretched left.
When flower power came along I stood for Human Rights, marched around for peace and freedom, had some nooky every night - we took it serious.
Who has a spare two minutes to play in this month's FG Trivia game! ... My other OS is Slackware.
When flower power came along I stood for Human Rights, marched around for peace and freedom, had some nooky every night - we took it serious.
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Actually it was ryanair then easyjet to Edinburgh. Ryanair were stopping all flights from friday. The airport was deserted and all afternoon flights seem to have been cancelled originally I was supposed to be flying on friday and easyjet were saying their flights were still on but one of the main reasons I used a travel agent is in these circumstances it's up to them to get me home so they organised all the flights. Most travel insurance will not cover you in the event of something like this so I'm out of pocket but at least not stranded. Will still claim at least for the taxi to the airport but I'm not holding my breath.
The closure was quite sudden. I was in the ruins having got there as soon as they opened and at 10.30 a siren went off and they were going round telling everybody to leave so I got a refund and left. You're out in the open I didn't think they were likely to be closed and cancelling my holiday would have lost me everything. Even Vesuvius was shut to the public presumably because you have to travel by bus or taxi. The bus is 3 euro 50 Pompeii to Vesuvius. if you are ever there avoid the organised trips and guided tours.
The closure was quite sudden. I was in the ruins having got there as soon as they opened and at 10.30 a siren went off and they were going round telling everybody to leave so I got a refund and left. You're out in the open I didn't think they were likely to be closed and cancelling my holiday would have lost me everything. Even Vesuvius was shut to the public presumably because you have to travel by bus or taxi. The bus is 3 euro 50 Pompeii to Vesuvius. if you are ever there avoid the organised trips and guided tours.
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I went to my local Safeway store - I needed the basics - bread-milk - eggs & some beef Safeway had on sale.
Safeway was completely out of the beef on sale - none.. No Bread to be found..
No Milk - NONE.. Absolutely no paper products no napkins no paper towels amazing- no cleaning products NONE... Shelves were empty
And the store was packed full of people - the man in front of me had his cart full of BEER...LOL
That's one way to get through all this..!
Patsy
Safeway was completely out of the beef on sale - none.. No Bread to be found..
No Milk - NONE.. Absolutely no paper products no napkins no paper towels amazing- no cleaning products NONE... Shelves were empty
And the store was packed full of people - the man in front of me had his cart full of BEER...LOL
That's one way to get through all this..!
Patsy
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Patsy Warnick;1531349 wrote: I went to my local Safeway store - I needed the basics - bread-milk - eggs & some beef Safeway had on sale.
Safeway was completely out of the beef on sale - none.. No Bread to be found..
No Milk - NONE.. Absolutely no paper products no napkins no paper towels amazing- no cleaning products NONE... Shelves were empty
And the store was packed full of people - the man in front of me had his cart full of BEER...LOL
That's one way to get through all this..!
Patsy
Well, SOMEBODY's got his priorities straight.
Safeway was completely out of the beef on sale - none.. No Bread to be found..
No Milk - NONE.. Absolutely no paper products no napkins no paper towels amazing- no cleaning products NONE... Shelves were empty
And the store was packed full of people - the man in front of me had his cart full of BEER...LOL
That's one way to get through all this..!
Patsy
Well, SOMEBODY's got his priorities straight.
The home of the soul is the Open Road.
- DH Lawrence
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Lars
The Beer guy was a friend of ours which made it soooo funny in line - every one was laughing & having conversations since we had a 20 minute wait in line to be checked out. The store was crazy and carts were full.
People are lining up hours before Costco opens - in the rain.! It's worse than Black Friday.
I've never seen anything like this - pure panic.
Patsy
The Beer guy was a friend of ours which made it soooo funny in line - every one was laughing & having conversations since we had a 20 minute wait in line to be checked out. The store was crazy and carts were full.
People are lining up hours before Costco opens - in the rain.! It's worse than Black Friday.
I've never seen anything like this - pure panic.
Patsy
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Vail Ski resorts announced that the are closing all of their resorts for a week.
My pastor friend said that his church will limit congregations and only run services virtually for the next few weeks. This is happening at a number of churches of several denominations.
So the less normal activity that people can continue, the less normal they will behave, I think.
I suspect that it will get even more weird before we see anything return to normal.
My pastor friend said that his church will limit congregations and only run services virtually for the next few weeks. This is happening at a number of churches of several denominations.
So the less normal activity that people can continue, the less normal they will behave, I think.
I suspect that it will get even more weird before we see anything return to normal.
The home of the soul is the Open Road.
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I do not see the benefit to anyone of changing their behavior. Except improving their hygiene where soap is not already part of their routine. I can see lots of disadvantages if society shuts down but no benefit.
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When flower power came along I stood for Human Rights, marched around for peace and freedom, had some nooky every night - we took it serious.
Who has a spare two minutes to play in this month's FG Trivia game! ... My other OS is Slackware.
When flower power came along I stood for Human Rights, marched around for peace and freedom, had some nooky every night - we took it serious.
Who has a spare two minutes to play in this month's FG Trivia game! ... My other OS is Slackware.
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spot;1531367 wrote: I do not see the benefit to anyone of changing their behavior. Except improving their hygiene where soap is not already part of their routine. I can see lots of disadvantages if society shuts down but no benefit.
I can see some advantages
I cannot presume that other people are following proper hygiene, nor can I presume that they have not been infected. (Hell, I cannot even presume that I have not been infected.)
mingling with them is asking for trouble.
My wife is one of those "Plus 70s, compromised Immune System" types who is very high on the risk scale. as are her older sisters.
The more people mingle, the higher the probability that they have been infected, and the less secure I and my famiy become.
Having said that, I know that people need to ge out and about and try to be have some normality in their lives.
We are missing the "Frozen Dead Guy Days" for the first time in ten years.
But hey, we have to do our parts.
I can see some advantages
I cannot presume that other people are following proper hygiene, nor can I presume that they have not been infected. (Hell, I cannot even presume that I have not been infected.)
mingling with them is asking for trouble.
My wife is one of those "Plus 70s, compromised Immune System" types who is very high on the risk scale. as are her older sisters.
The more people mingle, the higher the probability that they have been infected, and the less secure I and my famiy become.
Having said that, I know that people need to ge out and about and try to be have some normality in their lives.
We are missing the "Frozen Dead Guy Days" for the first time in ten years.
But hey, we have to do our parts.
The home of the soul is the Open Road.
- DH Lawrence
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Most people are within three pay cheques of not being able to pay rent etc.
They could find billions for the banks, and many bankers imo shpuld have been n the way to prison. Be interesting to sewe if they can find billlions for all the people who are going to get in to severe finasncial difficulty because of the lockdown. This idea that all those involved eg in the gig economy, or in shops or restaurants can work from home is ludicrous
They could find billions for the banks, and many bankers imo shpuld have been n the way to prison. Be interesting to sewe if they can find billlions for all the people who are going to get in to severe finasncial difficulty because of the lockdown. This idea that all those involved eg in the gig economy, or in shops or restaurants can work from home is ludicrous
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Our Governor announced State Wide School Closure as of Monday 3/16.
Amount of Time is undetermined.
Kids are home & many parents are going to have to decide which one is staying home - which one will miss work?
CA plan to close restaurants - winery's / bars.
Colorado plan on closing restaurants.
I'm scheduled for a surgery Wednesday 3/18 - My Hubby wants me to cancel?
I'm scared - not sure what to do.
Patsy
Amount of Time is undetermined.
Kids are home & many parents are going to have to decide which one is staying home - which one will miss work?
CA plan to close restaurants - winery's / bars.
Colorado plan on closing restaurants.
I'm scheduled for a surgery Wednesday 3/18 - My Hubby wants me to cancel?
I'm scared - not sure what to do.
Patsy
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Patsy Warnick;1531389 wrote: Our Governor announced State Wide School Closure as of Monday 3/16.
Amount of Time is undetermined.
Kids are home & many parents are going to have to decide which one is staying home - which one will miss work?
CA plan to close restaurants - winery's / bars.
Colorado plan on closing restaurants.
I'm scheduled for a surgery Wednesday 3/18 - My Hubby wants me to cancel?
I'm scared - not sure what to do.
Patsy
Well, I'd start with calling the surgery center in the AM and make sure that it's still on.
We are basically staying home this coming week.
I have a couple of projects I was going to do but the Hardware store said they will be closed. the projects now seem to rely on being able to get supplies delivered in a reasonable time.
It's supposed to be a nice day, so I will just hang out on the porch and watch traffic.
Amount of Time is undetermined.
Kids are home & many parents are going to have to decide which one is staying home - which one will miss work?
CA plan to close restaurants - winery's / bars.
Colorado plan on closing restaurants.
I'm scheduled for a surgery Wednesday 3/18 - My Hubby wants me to cancel?
I'm scared - not sure what to do.
Patsy
Well, I'd start with calling the surgery center in the AM and make sure that it's still on.
We are basically staying home this coming week.
I have a couple of projects I was going to do but the Hardware store said they will be closed. the projects now seem to rely on being able to get supplies delivered in a reasonable time.
It's supposed to be a nice day, so I will just hang out on the porch and watch traffic.
The home of the soul is the Open Road.
- DH Lawrence
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I'm self isolating as per the advice. My dog is in kennels decided to leave him there till I was sure I was showing no symptoms. The kennel owner has just invested a lot in new kennels now he's facing lots of cancellations just as the busy season (easter) is coming up. Hope he manages to stayin business
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Vegas is closing
resorts are closing until April.
Why are the local casino's staying open?
our grocery stores are open but for how long?
gmc - do you have symptoms? or do you think you were exposed?
take care of yourself.
I'm going to cancel my surgery for Wednesday - I'm too scared & I can wait.
Patsy
resorts are closing until April.
Why are the local casino's staying open?
our grocery stores are open but for how long?
gmc - do you have symptoms? or do you think you were exposed?
take care of yourself.
I'm going to cancel my surgery for Wednesday - I'm too scared & I can wait.
Patsy
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Patsy Warnick;1531396 wrote: Vegas is closing
resorts are closing until April.
Why are the local casino's staying open?
our grocery stores are open but for how long?
gmc - do you have symptoms? or do you think you were exposed?
take care of yourself.
I'm going to cancel my surgery for Wednesday - I'm too scared & I can wait.
Patsy
There's around one person in every ten thousand that's infectious at the moment, you're very unlikely to meet one. By the end of next month that will be down to one in a hundred perhaps and then you can worry, but at the moment it's as improbable as being hit by lightning.
If going ahead on Wednesday would do you good then now's a better time than later this year will be.
May and June are the months when places will close in earnest and people will hide in their rooms. After that we can all try to mop up and get back to business as usual, because most of us of any age will have survived getting infected.
resorts are closing until April.
Why are the local casino's staying open?
our grocery stores are open but for how long?
gmc - do you have symptoms? or do you think you were exposed?
take care of yourself.
I'm going to cancel my surgery for Wednesday - I'm too scared & I can wait.
Patsy
There's around one person in every ten thousand that's infectious at the moment, you're very unlikely to meet one. By the end of next month that will be down to one in a hundred perhaps and then you can worry, but at the moment it's as improbable as being hit by lightning.
If going ahead on Wednesday would do you good then now's a better time than later this year will be.
May and June are the months when places will close in earnest and people will hide in their rooms. After that we can all try to mop up and get back to business as usual, because most of us of any age will have survived getting infected.
Nullius in verba ... ☎||||||||||| ... To Fate I sue, of other means bereft, the only refuge for the wretched left.
When flower power came along I stood for Human Rights, marched around for peace and freedom, had some nooky every night - we took it serious.
Who has a spare two minutes to play in this month's FG Trivia game! ... My other OS is Slackware.
When flower power came along I stood for Human Rights, marched around for peace and freedom, had some nooky every night - we took it serious.
Who has a spare two minutes to play in this month's FG Trivia game! ... My other OS is Slackware.
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Oh, Spot your the word of wisdom & some comfort Thank You.
I called my Dr.'s office - I received a recording "Our office is short handed & a representative will call you back". I called the Hospital to discuss and or cancel and I received another recording to leave a message.
Everyone is out taking care of their kids..
I'm very nervous - and I'm recovering from a surgery I had @ 2 weeks ago.
question is my level of pain & what I can tolerate & I have to be comfortable not scared.
Patsy
I called my Dr.'s office - I received a recording "Our office is short handed & a representative will call you back". I called the Hospital to discuss and or cancel and I received another recording to leave a message.
Everyone is out taking care of their kids..
I'm very nervous - and I'm recovering from a surgery I had @ 2 weeks ago.
question is my level of pain & what I can tolerate & I have to be comfortable not scared.
Patsy
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Well, this morning it seems that things are beginning to settle down around here. The major grocery chain has changed their hours. They open at 7 AM, and close at 8 PM.
And the shelves appear to be recovering their stock.
We have also found that early dining has its advantages. We can show up at around 4:30 PM, eat and be on dessert before the place starts to fill up.
I am trying to accomplish some planned projects without having to go out and mingle with the public too much. Being "retired" I can get away with it.
Though online shopping for stuff I need gets tedious. Amazon is proving the most reliable provider, as long as I can wait a few days. The local hardware outfits, like Home Depot and Lowes haven't really caught on to the idea of delivery and Store Pick-up style of shopping. Their loss, Amazon's gain.
I've begun re-scheduling my projects depending on when I can get materials delivered.
I am catering to my latenet Agoraphobe.
Hopefully, by mid-May and early June, when we have to make a couple of cross-country trips, things will have become at least more predictable.
And the shelves appear to be recovering their stock.
We have also found that early dining has its advantages. We can show up at around 4:30 PM, eat and be on dessert before the place starts to fill up.
I am trying to accomplish some planned projects without having to go out and mingle with the public too much. Being "retired" I can get away with it.
Though online shopping for stuff I need gets tedious. Amazon is proving the most reliable provider, as long as I can wait a few days. The local hardware outfits, like Home Depot and Lowes haven't really caught on to the idea of delivery and Store Pick-up style of shopping. Their loss, Amazon's gain.
I've begun re-scheduling my projects depending on when I can get materials delivered.
I am catering to my latenet Agoraphobe.
Hopefully, by mid-May and early June, when we have to make a couple of cross-country trips, things will have become at least more predictable.
The home of the soul is the Open Road.
- DH Lawrence
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Patsy Warnick;1531400 wrote: Oh, Spot your the word of wisdom & some comfort Thank You.
I called my Dr.'s office - I received a recording "Our office is short handed & a representative will call you back". I called the Hospital to discuss and or cancel and I received another recording to leave a message.
Everyone is out taking care of their kids..
I'm very nervous - and I'm recovering from a surgery I had @ 2 weeks ago.
question is my level of pain & what I can tolerate & I have to be comfortable not scared.
Patsy
I hope you can work out that follow-up, and stay safe, too. As Spot said, earlier may be better.
After reading up on all of this stuff, it seems the "Authorities" are attempting to get ahead of the curve on the bug.
The sooner they stop crowd mingling and limit person-to-person contact the sooner they get a handle on it.
The fact that China has managed to slow the spread is encouraging. The question is whether it is sustainable.
I called my Dr.'s office - I received a recording "Our office is short handed & a representative will call you back". I called the Hospital to discuss and or cancel and I received another recording to leave a message.
Everyone is out taking care of their kids..
I'm very nervous - and I'm recovering from a surgery I had @ 2 weeks ago.
question is my level of pain & what I can tolerate & I have to be comfortable not scared.
Patsy
I hope you can work out that follow-up, and stay safe, too. As Spot said, earlier may be better.
After reading up on all of this stuff, it seems the "Authorities" are attempting to get ahead of the curve on the bug.
The sooner they stop crowd mingling and limit person-to-person contact the sooner they get a handle on it.
The fact that China has managed to slow the spread is encouraging. The question is whether it is sustainable.
The home of the soul is the Open Road.
- DH Lawrence
- DH Lawrence
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Hospital called to pre-register me - I discussed my concerns as the Hosp. rep is coughing on the phone...
She stated I would have to enter at the back of the Hospital for pre-screening for this virus before entering the hospital. OMG
She also asked about my driver & suggested that my hubby not enter the hospital - just drop me off & come back to pick me up.
I'm waiting to hear from my Dr.'s office.
I'm very nervous
Patsy
She stated I would have to enter at the back of the Hospital for pre-screening for this virus before entering the hospital. OMG
She also asked about my driver & suggested that my hubby not enter the hospital - just drop me off & come back to pick me up.
I'm waiting to hear from my Dr.'s office.
I'm very nervous
Patsy
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spot;1531397 wrote: There's around one person in every ten thousand that's infectious at the moment, you're very unlikely to meet one. By the end of next month that will be down to one in a hundred perhaps and then you can worry, but at the moment it's as improbable as being hit by lightning.
If going ahead on Wednesday would do you good then now's a better time than later this year will be.
May and June are the months when places will close in earnest and people will hide in their rooms. After that we can all try to mop up and get back to business as usual, because most of us of any age will have survived getting infected.
I don't think that it is quite THAT simple.
There are areas where you are very unlikely to encounter an infected person. However, in populated areas, your chances increase exponentially. Given the rather extreme lag time between exposure and symptom expression there could already be thousands more who are in a communicable condition wandering around.
Staying away from doctor's offices and clinics should be on top of the list.
I contacted our doctor's office and reschedule my wife's appointment for July. The nurse was more than happy to accommodate us. She said that in spite all the official advice to stay away unless one is actually feeling symptoms, they are swamped with people just showing up, requesting to be tested.
If going ahead on Wednesday would do you good then now's a better time than later this year will be.
May and June are the months when places will close in earnest and people will hide in their rooms. After that we can all try to mop up and get back to business as usual, because most of us of any age will have survived getting infected.
I don't think that it is quite THAT simple.
There are areas where you are very unlikely to encounter an infected person. However, in populated areas, your chances increase exponentially. Given the rather extreme lag time between exposure and symptom expression there could already be thousands more who are in a communicable condition wandering around.
Staying away from doctor's offices and clinics should be on top of the list.
I contacted our doctor's office and reschedule my wife's appointment for July. The nurse was more than happy to accommodate us. She said that in spite all the official advice to stay away unless one is actually feeling symptoms, they are swamped with people just showing up, requesting to be tested.
The home of the soul is the Open Road.
- DH Lawrence
- DH Lawrence
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LarsMac;1531433 wrote: I don't think that it is quite THAT simple.
Let me put it this way. I've just spent ten hours on trains today, and I very much doubt I've contracted anything. And I'm not going on trains again for some months. I think those statements are consistently reasonable.
Let me put it this way. I've just spent ten hours on trains today, and I very much doubt I've contracted anything. And I'm not going on trains again for some months. I think those statements are consistently reasonable.
Nullius in verba ... ☎||||||||||| ... To Fate I sue, of other means bereft, the only refuge for the wretched left.
When flower power came along I stood for Human Rights, marched around for peace and freedom, had some nooky every night - we took it serious.
Who has a spare two minutes to play in this month's FG Trivia game! ... My other OS is Slackware.
When flower power came along I stood for Human Rights, marched around for peace and freedom, had some nooky every night - we took it serious.
Who has a spare two minutes to play in this month's FG Trivia game! ... My other OS is Slackware.
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spot;1531435 wrote: Let me put it this way. I've just spent ten hours on trains today, and I very much doubt I've contracted anything. And I'm not going on trains again for some months. I think those statements are consistently reasonable.
You could be right, but I believe that I will avoid public transportation for the now.
And, One guy went skiing at Vail, and is directly, or indirectly responsible for about 30 of the 160 cases in the state.
And two of those are my neighbors. So, how many people in my town are now wandering about sharing their good fortune?
Me, I think that I'll stay home.
You could be right, but I believe that I will avoid public transportation for the now.
And, One guy went skiing at Vail, and is directly, or indirectly responsible for about 30 of the 160 cases in the state.
And two of those are my neighbors. So, how many people in my town are now wandering about sharing their good fortune?
Me, I think that I'll stay home.
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I decided Not to have surgery. I was scared to begin with - as my mind was running the worse scenario's. Several factors went into deciding. First was the risk - the possibility of being infected - my immune system maybe strong but to be a carrier & bring the virus home to my Hubby - he wouldn't survive the virus. I'll take my pain.
I won't be leaving my house for weeks - no need. No one is to come into my house.
I don't see everyone taking this virus seriously - does everyone scrub under their finger nails at each wash? I have a nail brush at all sinks. I went to the store yesterday found milk - bread WooHoo good day. The cashier Licked his fingers to hand me the stupid Monopoly game cards & receipt!! OMG really?
Maybe my way to cope with this outbreak is extreme to some people - we all need to be as safe as possible.
Patsy
I won't be leaving my house for weeks - no need. No one is to come into my house.
I don't see everyone taking this virus seriously - does everyone scrub under their finger nails at each wash? I have a nail brush at all sinks. I went to the store yesterday found milk - bread WooHoo good day. The cashier Licked his fingers to hand me the stupid Monopoly game cards & receipt!! OMG really?
Maybe my way to cope with this outbreak is extreme to some people - we all need to be as safe as possible.
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Patsy, I filled a 4 ounce scent bottle with 70% alcohol before I came out this morning and I've been spraying my hands all day. I smell like I've been drinking solidly for weeks.
Deciding to be cautious about bringing an infection home is definitely your call and nobody else's, I'd call your choice brave.
Deciding to be cautious about bringing an infection home is definitely your call and nobody else's, I'd call your choice brave.
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When flower power came along I stood for Human Rights, marched around for peace and freedom, had some nooky every night - we took it serious.
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Honestly Spot - your train ride today couldn't of been very comfortable.
Or did people avoid you since they thought you were drunk? LOL
Your spray bottle is a good idea.
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Or did people avoid you since they thought you were drunk? LOL
Your spray bottle is a good idea.
Patsy
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Patsy Warnick;1531441 wrote: Honestly Spot - your train ride today couldn't of been very comfortable.
Or did people avoid you since they thought you were drunk? LOL
Let's just say that both train conductors upgraded me to the empty end car.
Or did people avoid you since they thought you were drunk? LOL
Let's just say that both train conductors upgraded me to the empty end car.
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When flower power came along I stood for Human Rights, marched around for peace and freedom, had some nooky every night - we took it serious.
Who has a spare two minutes to play in this month's FG Trivia game! ... My other OS is Slackware.
When flower power came along I stood for Human Rights, marched around for peace and freedom, had some nooky every night - we took it serious.
Who has a spare two minutes to play in this month's FG Trivia game! ... My other OS is Slackware.
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Patsy Warnick;1531439 wrote: I decided Not to have surgery. I was scared to begin with - as my mind was running the worse scenario's. Several factors went into deciding. First was the risk - the possibility of being infected - my immune system maybe strong but to be a carrier & bring the virus home to my Hubby - he wouldn't survive the virus. I'll take my pain.
I won't be leaving my house for weeks - no need. No one is to come into my house.
I don't see everyone taking this virus seriously - does everyone scrub under their finger nails at each wash? I have a nail brush at all sinks. I went to the store yesterday found milk - bread WooHoo good day. The cashier Licked his fingers to hand me the stupid Monopoly game cards & receipt!! OMG really?
Maybe my way to cope with this outbreak is extreme to some people - we all need to be as safe as possible.
Patsy
I've been trying to do my shopping only for home delivery. it is not working very well.
The systems are not really prepared for dealing with the stocking issues caused by this mess.
When I do go, I forego receipts or anything else someone wants to hand to me.
I won't be leaving my house for weeks - no need. No one is to come into my house.
I don't see everyone taking this virus seriously - does everyone scrub under their finger nails at each wash? I have a nail brush at all sinks. I went to the store yesterday found milk - bread WooHoo good day. The cashier Licked his fingers to hand me the stupid Monopoly game cards & receipt!! OMG really?
Maybe my way to cope with this outbreak is extreme to some people - we all need to be as safe as possible.
Patsy
I've been trying to do my shopping only for home delivery. it is not working very well.
The systems are not really prepared for dealing with the stocking issues caused by this mess.
When I do go, I forego receipts or anything else someone wants to hand to me.
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While at the store yesterday - they had NO meat. The meat Dept. was completely empty - not a chicken leg to be had. Right when I was done shopping the butcher brought out some beef - which was the sale for round steak $1.98 lb. I grabbed a couple of packages woohoo I was happy.
I asked the butcher why is the meat dept. so empty? Butcher said they're trying to fill orders for delivery - they're over whelmed & under staffed.
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While at the store yesterday - they had NO meat. The meat Dept. was completely empty - not a chicken leg to be had. Right when I was done shopping the butcher brought out some beef - which was the sale for round steak $1.98 lb. I grabbed a couple of packages woohoo I was happy.
I asked the butcher why is the meat dept. so empty? Butcher said they're trying to fill orders for delivery - they're over whelmed & under staffed.
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How many confirmed cases of the Coronavirus are in your area?
27 confirmed cases here in Arizona today. It was 3 then 7 now 27.
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27 confirmed cases here in Arizona today. It was 3 then 7 now 27.
Patsy
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Patsy Warnick;1531446 wrote: How many confirmed cases of the Coronavirus are in your area?
27 confirmed cases here in Arizona today. It was 3 then 7 now 27.
Patsy
Colorado has 160 confirmed as of this morning.
There are seven in our county. two of those are just a couple of doors down the street.
27 confirmed cases here in Arizona today. It was 3 then 7 now 27.
Patsy
Colorado has 160 confirmed as of this morning.
There are seven in our county. two of those are just a couple of doors down the street.
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Yikes, Lars that's tooooo close for me.
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Just back from trying to do a grocery shop which I normally do once a week on Thursdays, tried to switch to online order/delivery as I am nearing 70 and have underlying health problem but couldn't get a slot for nearly 2 weeks ( and my cousin who works at the supermarket tells me that even those who have managed to get slots won't get half of what they have ordered and there will be no substitutions for out of stock items like there would normally be).
24hr opening of supermarket has changed to 6am to 10pm so I went at 6am this morning, hoping it wouldn't be too busy - mistake!
Got there at 5.50am and car park was already quite full and people were queuing at door.
Doors opened at 6am and went in to try and get some supplies, announcements over tannoy that all items were restricted to 3 per customer, (loo rolls 1 pack restriction).
Shelves were decimated, not much of anything, there were about 8 bottles of milk left when I got there, not much bread left, no cheese, managed to get some fresh vegetables and salad items, a little sliced chicken and pork loin and that's about it.
Frozen food cabinets were mostly bare, no paracetamol, no liquid soap or hand sanitizer, very little kitchen roll or tissues. Can't believe how sparse things are here!
24hr opening of supermarket has changed to 6am to 10pm so I went at 6am this morning, hoping it wouldn't be too busy - mistake!
Got there at 5.50am and car park was already quite full and people were queuing at door.
Doors opened at 6am and went in to try and get some supplies, announcements over tannoy that all items were restricted to 3 per customer, (loo rolls 1 pack restriction).
Shelves were decimated, not much of anything, there were about 8 bottles of milk left when I got there, not much bread left, no cheese, managed to get some fresh vegetables and salad items, a little sliced chicken and pork loin and that's about it.
Frozen food cabinets were mostly bare, no paracetamol, no liquid soap or hand sanitizer, very little kitchen roll or tissues. Can't believe how sparse things are here!
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Clearly what you need is a sergeant with NAAFI privileges for occasional outings.
I've not actually shopped this week, it looks like I ought to pay attention to what's going on. Perhaps I'll stroll down the co-op in a bit. I don't think anyone's going to find six months of essentials though.
I've not actually shopped this week, it looks like I ought to pay attention to what's going on. Perhaps I'll stroll down the co-op in a bit. I don't think anyone's going to find six months of essentials though.
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When flower power came along I stood for Human Rights, marched around for peace and freedom, had some nooky every night - we took it serious.
Who has a spare two minutes to play in this month's FG Trivia game! ... My other OS is Slackware.
When flower power came along I stood for Human Rights, marched around for peace and freedom, had some nooky every night - we took it serious.
Who has a spare two minutes to play in this month's FG Trivia game! ... My other OS is Slackware.
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You have to be careful with Fresh Veggies & fruit. - the virus can stay on a surface for 8 hours. Head of lettuce - celery - apples would be risky.
Our confirmed cases has now jumped to 47 today.
I live in a 55 & older community - I made a large pot of stew today & will be delivering bowls of stew to my neighbors, even the one who has a banner with "Trump 2020".. LOL
stay safe
Patsy
You have to be careful with Fresh Veggies & fruit. - the virus can stay on a surface for 8 hours. Head of lettuce - celery - apples would be risky.
Our confirmed cases has now jumped to 47 today.
I live in a 55 & older community - I made a large pot of stew today & will be delivering bowls of stew to my neighbors, even the one who has a banner with "Trump 2020".. LOL
stay safe
Patsy
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Patsy Warnick;1531463 wrote: Chocoholic
You have to be careful with Fresh Veggies & fruit. - the virus can stay on a surface for 8 hours. Head of lettuce - celery - apples would be risky.
Our confirmed cases has now jumped to 47 today.
I live in a 55 & older community - I made a large pot of stew today & will be delivering bowls of stew to my neighbors, even the one who has a banner with "Trump 2020".. LOL
stay safe
Patsy
We wash all our produce from the store.
Good idea on the Stew Patsy.
I just started a big pot of Ham and Beans. Wanna trade?
You have to be careful with Fresh Veggies & fruit. - the virus can stay on a surface for 8 hours. Head of lettuce - celery - apples would be risky.
Our confirmed cases has now jumped to 47 today.
I live in a 55 & older community - I made a large pot of stew today & will be delivering bowls of stew to my neighbors, even the one who has a banner with "Trump 2020".. LOL
stay safe
Patsy
We wash all our produce from the store.
Good idea on the Stew Patsy.
I just started a big pot of Ham and Beans. Wanna trade?
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I love ham & beans - all home made soups. I have a lot of widows around me & I called on them the other day since I hadn't seen them - today they get stew.
I only bought veggies that need to be peeled. I have my tomato plants producing & I give many away.
Don't forget to wash after opening your Mail..
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I love ham & beans - all home made soups. I have a lot of widows around me & I called on them the other day since I hadn't seen them - today they get stew.
I only bought veggies that need to be peeled. I have my tomato plants producing & I give many away.
Don't forget to wash after opening your Mail..
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Patsy Warnick;1531463 wrote: Chocoholic
You have to be careful with Fresh Veggies & fruit. - the virus can stay on a surface for 8 hours. Head of lettuce - celery - apples would be risky.
Our confirmed cases has now jumped to 47 today.
I live in a 55 & older community - I made a large pot of stew today & will be delivering bowls of stew to my neighbors, even the one who has a banner with "Trump 2020".. LOL
stay safe
Patsy
Thanks Patsy, I had not thought about this although obviously I wash produce before use but it went into the fridge after purchase without taking this precaution, not any more!
You have to be careful with Fresh Veggies & fruit. - the virus can stay on a surface for 8 hours. Head of lettuce - celery - apples would be risky.
Our confirmed cases has now jumped to 47 today.
I live in a 55 & older community - I made a large pot of stew today & will be delivering bowls of stew to my neighbors, even the one who has a banner with "Trump 2020".. LOL
stay safe
Patsy
Thanks Patsy, I had not thought about this although obviously I wash produce before use but it went into the fridge after purchase without taking this precaution, not any more!
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chocoholic;1531477 wrote: Thanks Patsy, I had not thought about this although obviously I wash produce before use but it went into the fridge after purchase without taking this precaution, not any more!
I have no knowledge but I suspect the virus could live indefinitely in the freezer until it's taken back out, so cleaning package surfaces before freezing might help. It's a guess, I don't know where to check for an answer. I have a disinfecting kitchen spray. This is the closest I've posted to fake info, I'll be pleased to be corrected.
I have no knowledge but I suspect the virus could live indefinitely in the freezer until it's taken back out, so cleaning package surfaces before freezing might help. It's a guess, I don't know where to check for an answer. I have a disinfecting kitchen spray. This is the closest I've posted to fake info, I'll be pleased to be corrected.
Nullius in verba ... ☎||||||||||| ... To Fate I sue, of other means bereft, the only refuge for the wretched left.
When flower power came along I stood for Human Rights, marched around for peace and freedom, had some nooky every night - we took it serious.
Who has a spare two minutes to play in this month's FG Trivia game! ... My other OS is Slackware.
When flower power came along I stood for Human Rights, marched around for peace and freedom, had some nooky every night - we took it serious.
Who has a spare two minutes to play in this month's FG Trivia game! ... My other OS is Slackware.
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I didn't buy a head of lettuce that scared me plus the waste of peeling off layers. I'm cheap.. LOL
I bought a head of cabbage & peeled a few layers.
As far as frozen veggies - yes I threw them directly into the freezer & I sliced the bag of corn open - poured into the pot - threw the package away & washed my hands. Opened a couple of can veggies - poured them into the pot & washed my hands to go onto the fresh carrots etc..
I thought about the virus surviving a freeze - Spot your probably right.
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I didn't buy a head of lettuce that scared me plus the waste of peeling off layers. I'm cheap.. LOL
I bought a head of cabbage & peeled a few layers.
As far as frozen veggies - yes I threw them directly into the freezer & I sliced the bag of corn open - poured into the pot - threw the package away & washed my hands. Opened a couple of can veggies - poured them into the pot & washed my hands to go onto the fresh carrots etc..
I thought about the virus surviving a freeze - Spot your probably right.
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Our count has jumped to 64 confirmed cases.
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I'm playing this as it comes. I can do all that has to be done, but to become a germaphobe is not my scene. Basically you'll either get it or you won't, it's as simple as that. And if you get it you may die or you won't.
I've been doing a couple of shifts as security at a grocery store...Iv'e scene everything now. And I won't be a part of it. Whilst they isolate one part of the population others are having to go about their normal business. I'm seeing segregation like never before in my life. It's upsetting. So? **** it!
I've been doing a couple of shifts as security at a grocery store...Iv'e scene everything now. And I won't be a part of it. Whilst they isolate one part of the population others are having to go about their normal business. I'm seeing segregation like never before in my life. It's upsetting. So? **** it!
The 'radical' left just wants everyone to have food, shelter, healthcare, education and a living wage. Man that's radical!....ooooohhhh Scary!
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magentaflame;1531508 wrote: I'm playing this as it comes. I can do all that has to be done, but to become a germaphobe is not my scene. Basically you'll either get it or you won't, it's as simple as that. And if you get it you may die or you won't.
I've been doing a couple of shifts as security at a grocery store...Iv'e scene everything now. And I won't be a part of it. Whilst they isolate one part of the population others are having to go about their normal business. I'm seeing segregation like never before in my life. It's upsetting. So? **** it!
My wife and I have been presented with a fait acomplait in this, the family have put us into isolation. They’re delivering food parcels but refuse to come in through the front door, all contact is by text and FaceTime.
Damn that for a game of soldiers, today we went for a drive out and a walk through the countryside - no way we can be housebound for three months and more!
I've been doing a couple of shifts as security at a grocery store...Iv'e scene everything now. And I won't be a part of it. Whilst they isolate one part of the population others are having to go about their normal business. I'm seeing segregation like never before in my life. It's upsetting. So? **** it!
My wife and I have been presented with a fait acomplait in this, the family have put us into isolation. They’re delivering food parcels but refuse to come in through the front door, all contact is by text and FaceTime.
Damn that for a game of soldiers, today we went for a drive out and a walk through the countryside - no way we can be housebound for three months and more!
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spot;1531481 wrote: I have no knowledge but I suspect the virus could live indefinitely in the freezer until it's taken back out, so cleaning package surfaces before freezing might help. It's a guess, I don't know where to check for an answer. I have a disinfecting kitchen spray. This is the closest I've posted to fake info, I'll be pleased to be corrected.
From my days as a chef, I rember the following:
Most "bugs" can survive extreme cold.
Cold symply slows them down. At sub-zero f, the cold and dry air can cause membranes to break down, and eventually lead to dehydration of the organism, but that can take a while.
All frozen foods should be thawed out and cooked quickly to prevent germ propagation and contamination that can lead to food poisoning.
And tip of the day:
To thaw food safely, fill a pan with hot water, drop the packet of frozen food into the water and leave it for 15-20 minutes.
The frozen package will absorb the heat from the water, and thaw quickly.
Once thawed, remove the food from the package and begin processing it.
Also to avoid contamination of other foods, dispose of the water. do not reuse.
From my days as a chef, I rember the following:
Most "bugs" can survive extreme cold.
Cold symply slows them down. At sub-zero f, the cold and dry air can cause membranes to break down, and eventually lead to dehydration of the organism, but that can take a while.
All frozen foods should be thawed out and cooked quickly to prevent germ propagation and contamination that can lead to food poisoning.
And tip of the day:
To thaw food safely, fill a pan with hot water, drop the packet of frozen food into the water and leave it for 15-20 minutes.
The frozen package will absorb the heat from the water, and thaw quickly.
Once thawed, remove the food from the package and begin processing it.
Also to avoid contamination of other foods, dispose of the water. do not reuse.
The home of the soul is the Open Road.
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Bryn Mawr;1531512 wrote: My wife and I have been presented with a fait acomplait in this, the family have put us into isolation. They’re delivering food parcels but refuse to come in through the front door, all contact is by text and FaceTime.
Damn that for a game of soldiers, today we went for a drive out and a walk through the countryside - no way we can be housebound for three months and more!
I must go out for a walk. I cannot spend the day cooped up. Today was rather tough, because of the spring storm we had, that left a sheet of ice everywhere.
Scraping and de-icing though gave me some good exercise and time outdoors.
We have some good walking paths around here and people have been very good at keeping their distance.
Damn that for a game of soldiers, today we went for a drive out and a walk through the countryside - no way we can be housebound for three months and more!
I must go out for a walk. I cannot spend the day cooped up. Today was rather tough, because of the spring storm we had, that left a sheet of ice everywhere.
Scraping and de-icing though gave me some good exercise and time outdoors.
We have some good walking paths around here and people have been very good at keeping their distance.
The home of the soul is the Open Road.
- DH Lawrence
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LarsMac;1531515 wrote: I must go out for a walk. I cannot spend the day cooped up. Today was rather tough, because of the spring storm we had, that left a sheet of ice everywhere.
Scraping and de-icing though gave me some good exercise and time outdoors.
We have some good walking paths around here and people have been very good at keeping their distance.
Yes, it was very noticeable that other walkers took pains to pass on the other side of the track and any greetings were from many feet away.
Scraping and de-icing though gave me some good exercise and time outdoors.
We have some good walking paths around here and people have been very good at keeping their distance.
Yes, it was very noticeable that other walkers took pains to pass on the other side of the track and any greetings were from many feet away.