The coronavirus

tempo_n_groove

Merkin Baller said:

I think we're set for groceries, & i have a few beers at home.

If I can't hit the store on the way home, it looks like I'll be dipping into my whiskey stash if / when MA locks down.

Was thinking the same thing.  Don't want to puff on any cigars though.  Don't want to compromise my lungs any.

EDIT: I don't inhale but I'm not chancing anything.

F Me In The Brain

bbiggs said:

A neat story to share.  Last night we had a delivery show up at our house around 6:00 p.m.  We hadn't ordered anything.  It was a food delivery guy with a couple bags full of cooked meals.  There was an 8.5 x 11 letter on top.  A local Realtor/ friend of ours sent out meals to a large group of her friends, clients, etc.  The food came from a local, small business restaurant.  She shared her story in the letter as to the "why" behind this and of course it was to show the importance of supporting local businesses during this rough time, as well as to give a helping hand to others around her.  It was such a kind and generous act, I thought I'd share it here.  Hopefully it starts a trend, locally at least, and can help to drive some business to these restaurants.  They sure do need it.

That is great, I love it

Merkin Baller

 tempo_n_groove said:

Merkin Baller said:

I think we're set for groceries, & i have a few beers at home.

If I can't hit the store on the way home, it looks like I'll be dipping into my whiskey stash if / when MA locks down.

Was thinking the same thing.  Don't want to puff on any cigars though.  Don't want to compromise my lungs any.

EDIT: I don't inhale but I'm not chancing anything.

Yeah...been thinking about my herbal intake & how that compromises me. 

hedonist

bbiggs said:

A neat story to share.  Last night we had a delivery show up at our house around 6:00 p.m.  We hadn't ordered anything.  It was a food delivery guy with a couple bags full of cooked meals.  There was an 8.5 x 11 letter on top.  A local Realtor/ friend of ours sent out meals to a large group of her friends, clients, etc.  The food came from a local, small business restaurant.  She shared her story in the letter as to the "why" behind this and of course it was to show the importance of supporting local businesses during this rough time, as well as to give a helping hand to others around her.  It was such a kind and generous act, I thought I'd share it here.  Hopefully it starts a trend, locally at least, and can help to drive some business to these restaurants.  They sure do need it.

This is awesome. I wish we had the money to do the same, but we’re definitely contributing to our local beloved eateries.

Spiritual_Chaos

I'm gonna open a bottle of wine now... tired of beer... got 2-3 hours animation left to do tonight.

TIME FOR...

ISOLATIOOON
ISOOOLATION
ISOOLATIIOOON

There was a solemn man who watched his twilight... etc

mcgruff10

Daily hike. 75 degrees here!! Get outside if you can.  Steam walking today.  

bbiggs

mcgruff10 said:

bbiggs said:

IL lockdown just announced. 

Do you have enough IPA's?

On a light note, I do.    Decided to stock up and helped support two local breweries by buying some fresh four-packs today (curbside pick-up).

bbiggs

tempo_n_groove said:

mcgruff10 said:

bbiggs said:

IL lockdown just announced. 

Do you have enough IPA's?

Oh yeah, forgot to mention.

Beer distributors are closing for 2 weeks...

I feel for these guys.  Going to be hard to weather the storm for long.

Gern Blansten

If we survive this thing we're gonna fucking party

bbiggs

Gern Blansten said:

If we survive this thing we're gonna fucking party

Amen.  If we get through this, I'm expecting some all-time great PJ shows to take place. 

FiveBelow

nicknyr15 said:

Anyone here more informed on this question I have. 

Can over sterilization hurt us?

This is a good question, and I have wondered about this as well. While I have always washed my hands under normal circumstances, I have lately been using hand sanitizer at a clip that is uncharted territory for me. It almost feels too convenient...

jerparker20

A butcher shop I frequently buy from called to let me know that the hog a brought has been butcher, processed, and packaged. Will have 210 lbs of fresh pork in the freezer tomorrow afternoon. So my family is good on that.

My wife has meals planned out for the next 10 days (leftovers for lunch). I will need to make a restock run at some point in the next week.

F Me In The Brain

jerparker20 said:

A butcher shop I frequently buy from called to let me know that the hog a brought has been butcher, processed, and packaged. Will have 210 lbs of fresh pork in the freezer tomorrow afternoon. So my family is good on that.

My wife has meals planned out for the next 10 days (leftovers for lunch). I will need to make a restock run at some point in the next week.

Oh, fuck yeah.  Good eats in the freezer!

mace1229

tbergs said:

mace1229 said:

mcgruff10 said:

All schools in an infected area should be closed.  Those places are like petri dishes, kids sneezing and coughing.  Ugh I was on edge last week.  

Exactly. Anyone who thinks schools won’t help spread this must have been home schooled.

Literally the day before we closed I saw a girl dump her bag of chips on her desk and eat them straight off the desk, and of course sharing with others.
Even without an outbreak this is disgusting, I bet less than half the students wash their hands after using the bathroom.

That's a pretty ignorant statement. Why even say such a thing? What does being home schooled have to do with illogical thinking? I think a better statement would have been, anyone who thinks schools won't help spread this must be a Trump supporter.

It was a half joke, didn’t mean to offend anyone. And I wasn’t trying to imply if you’re home schooled you are an illogical thinker. I was just trying to say anyone who’s been inside a school knows that they are just a big Petri dish of illnesses. If you’re homeschooled not that your are logical, but you just haven’t witnessed the disgusting habits that go on. Sorry if I offended anyone homeschooled. I have nieces and nephews on my side and my wife’s side and you can get a great education at home if the parents put the effort in.

DewieCox

mace1229 said:

tbergs said:

mace1229 said:

mcgruff10 said:

All schools in an infected area should be closed.  Those places are like petri dishes, kids sneezing and coughing.  Ugh I was on edge last week.  

Exactly. Anyone who thinks schools won’t help spread this must have been home schooled.

Literally the day before we closed I saw a girl dump her bag of chips on her desk and eat them straight off the desk, and of course sharing with others.
Even without an outbreak this is disgusting, I bet less than half the students wash their hands after using the bathroom.

That's a pretty ignorant statement. Why even say such a thing? What does being home schooled have to do with illogical thinking? I think a better statement would have been, anyone who thinks schools won't help spread this must be a Trump supporter.

It was a half joke, didn’t mean to offend anyone. And I wasn’t trying to imply if you’re home schooled you are an illogical thinker. I was just trying to say anyone who’s been inside a school knows that they are just a big Petri dish of illnesses. If you’re homeschooled not that your are logical, but you just haven’t witnessed the disgusting habits that go on. Sorry if I offended anyone homeschooled. I have nieces and nephews on my side and my wife’s side and you can get a great education at home if the parents put the effort in.

Dude, nobody could actually take it that way unless they were looking to be upset

mcgruff10

DewieCox said:

mace1229 said:

tbergs said:

mace1229 said:

mcgruff10 said:

All schools in an infected area should be closed.  Those places are like petri dishes, kids sneezing and coughing.  Ugh I was on edge last week.  

Exactly. Anyone who thinks schools won’t help spread this must have been home schooled.

Literally the day before we closed I saw a girl dump her bag of chips on her desk and eat them straight off the desk, and of course sharing with others.
Even without an outbreak this is disgusting, I bet less than half the students wash their hands after using the bathroom.

That's a pretty ignorant statement. Why even say such a thing? What does being home schooled have to do with illogical thinking? I think a better statement would have been, anyone who thinks schools won't help spread this must be a Trump supporter.

It was a half joke, didn’t mean to offend anyone. And I wasn’t trying to imply if you’re home schooled you are an illogical thinker. I was just trying to say anyone who’s been inside a school knows that they are just a big Petri dish of illnesses. If you’re homeschooled not that your are logical, but you just haven’t witnessed the disgusting habits that go on. Sorry if I offended anyone homeschooled. I have nieces and nephews on my side and my wife’s side and you can get a great education at home if the parents put the effort in.

Dude, nobody could actually take it that way unless they were looking to be upset

I ve had a few home schooled kids enroll in my class and god they were so far behind.  

Spiritual_Chaos

Just got an email. Because of VOLVO shutting down production it will affect the company I work for. More info and meeting on monday. My position is pretty central to the whole organization... but who knows what will happen... hoping i will not be laid off...

Spiritual_Chaos

mcgruff10 said:

DewieCox said:

mace1229 said:

tbergs said:

mace1229 said:

mcgruff10 said:

All schools in an infected area should be closed.  Those places are like petri dishes, kids sneezing and coughing.  Ugh I was on edge last week.  

Exactly. Anyone who thinks schools won’t help spread this must have been home schooled.

Literally the day before we closed I saw a girl dump her bag of chips on her desk and eat them straight off the desk, and of course sharing with others.
Even without an outbreak this is disgusting, I bet less than half the students wash their hands after using the bathroom.

That's a pretty ignorant statement. Why even say such a thing? What does being home schooled have to do with illogical thinking? I think a better statement would have been, anyone who thinks schools won't help spread this must be a Trump supporter.

It was a half joke, didn’t mean to offend anyone. And I wasn’t trying to imply if you’re home schooled you are an illogical thinker. I was just trying to say anyone who’s been inside a school knows that they are just a big Petri dish of illnesses. If you’re homeschooled not that your are logical, but you just haven’t witnessed the disgusting habits that go on. Sorry if I offended anyone homeschooled. I have nieces and nephews on my side and my wife’s side and you can get a great education at home if the parents put the effort in.

Dude, nobody could actually take it that way unless they were looking to be upset

I ve had a few home schooled kids enroll in my class and god they were so far behind.  

I see what you did there.

gimmesometruth27

i've been working crazy hours and doing a lot of driving in my territory the last 8 days. haven't had time to spend here.

just stopping in to wish good health to all of you. we are all in this together and we will get through it. cheers.

Pap