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  • hedonisthedonist Posts: 24,524
    dankind said:
    PJNB said:
    PJNB said:
    My table sits just two! I’m ok if I don’t socialize anymore I only want to hug & be with my family..
    Sounds great for you but what about the rest of us?
    what about the rest of you , even if we get back to normal I’m done socializing, no games no concerts no movies I’m ok with not having any of these as part of my life I’d rather sit by a river by a lake with no one around ..
    Sorry to hear that. 
    I'll wave at you from the other side of the lake, fellow introvert.

    Unfortunately, we have pretty nice weather today, so a bigger crowd of jackasses from New Hampshire have descended upon my seaside Massachusetts town to scream at an empty house.
    Introvert waving from the other side of the country. 

    Tish, I’m making do with resistance bands but SO prefer the actual press machine and cycler. 

    jose, do what’s necessary to keep your peace of mind intact. You’re a smart man with good judgment (and a good heart).  
  • cincybearcatcincybearcat Posts: 16,402
    PJNB said:
    My table sits just two! I’m ok if I don’t socialize anymore I only want to hug & be with my family..
    Sounds great for you but what about the rest of us?
    what about the rest of you , even if we get back to normal I’m done socializing, no games no concerts no movies I’m ok with not having any of these as part of my life I’d rather sit by a river by a lake with no one around ..
    Wow.  Seems extreme.  But you do you.  Just know that the feeling you have today isn't likely to last.   
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  • mrussel1mrussel1 Posts: 29,590
    hedonist said:
    dankind said:
    PJNB said:
    PJNB said:
    My table sits just two! I’m ok if I don’t socialize anymore I only want to hug & be with my family..
    Sounds great for you but what about the rest of us?
    what about the rest of you , even if we get back to normal I’m done socializing, no games no concerts no movies I’m ok with not having any of these as part of my life I’d rather sit by a river by a lake with no one around ..
    Sorry to hear that. 
    I'll wave at you from the other side of the lake, fellow introvert.

    Unfortunately, we have pretty nice weather today, so a bigger crowd of jackasses from New Hampshire have descended upon my seaside Massachusetts town to scream at an empty house.
    Introvert waving from the other side of the country. 

    Tish, I’m making do with resistance bands but SO prefer the actual press machine and cycler. 

    jose, do what’s necessary to keep your peace of mind intact. You’re a smart man with good judgment (and a good heart).  

  • SpunkieSpunkie Posts: 6,598
    Somehow not antisocial enough! - Poets - "Tragically Hip".

    Good thing I didn't get Ohana tix or I'd be begging you guys to smuggle me into the States again!
  • hedonisthedonist Posts: 24,524
    mrussel1 said:
    hedonist said:
    dankind said:
    PJNB said:
    PJNB said:
    My table sits just two! I’m ok if I don’t socialize anymore I only want to hug & be with my family..
    Sounds great for you but what about the rest of us?
    what about the rest of you , even if we get back to normal I’m done socializing, no games no concerts no movies I’m ok with not having any of these as part of my life I’d rather sit by a river by a lake with no one around ..
    Sorry to hear that. 
    I'll wave at you from the other side of the lake, fellow introvert.

    Unfortunately, we have pretty nice weather today, so a bigger crowd of jackasses from New Hampshire have descended upon my seaside Massachusetts town to scream at an empty house.
    Introvert waving from the other side of the country. 

    Tish, I’m making do with resistance bands but SO prefer the actual press machine and cycler. 

    jose, do what’s necessary to keep your peace of mind intact. You’re a smart man with good judgment (and a good heart).  

    :lol:
  • F Me In The BrainF Me In The Brain Posts: 31,206
    tish said:
    Somehow not antisocial enough! - Poets - "Tragically Hip".

    Good thing I didn't get Ohana tix or I'd be begging you guys to smuggle me into the States again!
    Nah, no chance that concert goes this year.


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  • Spiritual_ChaosSpiritual_Chaos Posts: 30,439
    mrussel1 said:
    hedonist said:
    dankind said:
    PJNB said:
    PJNB said:
    My table sits just two! I’m ok if I don’t socialize anymore I only want to hug & be with my family..
    Sounds great for you but what about the rest of us?
    what about the rest of you , even if we get back to normal I’m done socializing, no games no concerts no movies I’m ok with not having any of these as part of my life I’d rather sit by a river by a lake with no one around ..
    Sorry to hear that. 
    I'll wave at you from the other side of the lake, fellow introvert.

    Unfortunately, we have pretty nice weather today, so a bigger crowd of jackasses from New Hampshire have descended upon my seaside Massachusetts town to scream at an empty house.
    Introvert waving from the other side of the country. 

    Tish, I’m making do with resistance bands but SO prefer the actual press machine and cycler. 

    jose, do what’s necessary to keep your peace of mind intact. You’re a smart man with good judgment (and a good heart).  

    Don't get why someone would use a racist character for that pic, when there are plenty of other characters to choose from.


    "Mostly I think that people react sensitively because they know you’ve got a point"
  • Spiritual_ChaosSpiritual_Chaos Posts: 30,439
    Stockholm predicted to have 33% being affected by the virus.
    "Mostly I think that people react sensitively because they know you’ve got a point"
  • KatKat Posts: 4,862
    The best part about his question is the replies. My favorite begins with a "c"
    Stay safe all...listen to some good music to help you chill. The Train's Lounge Car thread has a lot to help you. :)



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  • PJNBPJNB Posts: 13,433
    edited May 2020
    Stockholm predicted to have 33% being affected by the virus.
    I do not believe it. If that was the case than the death rate would be 0.0888% if you factor in 3000 deaths and a population of 10.24 million people. There is no way it is that low. 

    Edit: I see you said Stockholm alone. I still do not buy it. 
    Post edited by PJNB on
  • SpunkieSpunkie Posts: 6,598
    edited May 2020
    Well, SC, my guess is that we reach the "herd" immunity your country is contributing to before the vaccine or treatment. So a big thank you, as my province is banning international travel until then! We're calling it "community immunity".

    Kat, lol, I suppose you are referring to your President. I loved the "my work here is done" photo you posted a ways back.

    Ugh, the BC College of Dental Surgeons (dentist governing body) are only booking emergencies although the province is giving the green light. la-la-la


  • lindamarie73lindamarie73 Posts: 413
    mrussel1 said:
    hedonist said:
    dankind said:
    PJNB said:
    PJNB said:
    My table sits just two! I’m ok if I don’t socialize anymore I only want to hug & be with my family..
    Sounds great for you but what about the rest of us?
    what about the rest of you , even if we get back to normal I’m done socializing, no games no concerts no movies I’m ok with not having any of these as part of my life I’d rather sit by a river by a lake with no one around ..
    Sorry to hear that. 
    I'll wave at you from the other side of the lake, fellow introvert.

    Unfortunately, we have pretty nice weather today, so a bigger crowd of jackasses from New Hampshire have descended upon my seaside Massachusetts town to scream at an empty house.
    Introvert waving from the other side of the country. 

    Tish, I’m making do with resistance bands but SO prefer the actual press machine and cycler. 

    jose, do what’s necessary to keep your peace of mind intact. You’re a smart man with good judgment (and a good heart).  


    One of Clints best roles.  He reminded me of my Grandfather in that movie.  I would love to hear what his thoughts would be on this Virus...I learned so much from that no nonsense man.  
  • Halifax2TheMaxHalifax2TheMax Posts: 38,888
    mrussel1 said:
    hedonist said:
    dankind said:
    PJNB said:
    PJNB said:
    My table sits just two! I’m ok if I don’t socialize anymore I only want to hug & be with my family..
    Sounds great for you but what about the rest of us?
    what about the rest of you , even if we get back to normal I’m done socializing, no games no concerts no movies I’m ok with not having any of these as part of my life I’d rather sit by a river by a lake with no one around ..
    Sorry to hear that. 
    I'll wave at you from the other side of the lake, fellow introvert.

    Unfortunately, we have pretty nice weather today, so a bigger crowd of jackasses from New Hampshire have descended upon my seaside Massachusetts town to scream at an empty house.
    Introvert waving from the other side of the country. 

    Tish, I’m making do with resistance bands but SO prefer the actual press machine and cycler. 

    jose, do what’s necessary to keep your peace of mind intact. You’re a smart man with good judgment (and a good heart).  


    One of Clints best roles.  He reminded me of my Grandfather in that movie.  I would love to hear what his thoughts would be on this Virus...I learned so much from that no nonsense man.  
    Like how to speak to an empty chair?
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  • SpunkieSpunkie Posts: 6,598
    ^ Dude! Empty chair therapy is a thing! (Works well when you can't speak to the deceased.) 
  • Halifax2TheMaxHalifax2TheMax Posts: 38,888
    tish said:
    ^ Dude! Empty chair therapy is a thing! (Works well when you can't speak to the deceased.) 
    Except Obama was very much alive and well. Not surprising though as that whole political party needs way more than empty chair therapy.
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  • CM189191CM189191 Posts: 6,927
    https://youtu.be/h9JbaNlOKcc

    God bless public radio for turning me on to this catchy tune

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  • jeffbrjeffbr Posts: 7,177
    mrussel1 said:
    hedonist said:
    dankind said:
    PJNB said:
    PJNB said:
    My table sits just two! I’m ok if I don’t socialize anymore I only want to hug & be with my family..
    Sounds great for you but what about the rest of us?
    what about the rest of you , even if we get back to normal I’m done socializing, no games no concerts no movies I’m ok with not having any of these as part of my life I’d rather sit by a river by a lake with no one around ..
    Sorry to hear that. 
    I'll wave at you from the other side of the lake, fellow introvert.

    Unfortunately, we have pretty nice weather today, so a bigger crowd of jackasses from New Hampshire have descended upon my seaside Massachusetts town to scream at an empty house.
    Introvert waving from the other side of the country. 

    Tish, I’m making do with resistance bands but SO prefer the actual press machine and cycler. 

    jose, do what’s necessary to keep your peace of mind intact. You’re a smart man with good judgment (and a good heart).  


    One of Clints best roles.  He reminded me of my Grandfather in that movie.  I would love to hear what his thoughts would be on this Virus...I learned so much from that no nonsense man.  
    Not sure where he is now, but in Feb he had ditched Drumpf in favor of Bloomberg, so he apparently saw the error of his ways.
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  • Spiritual_ChaosSpiritual_Chaos Posts: 30,439
    PJNB said:
    Stockholm predicted to have 33% being affected by the virus.
    I do not believe it. If that was the case than the death rate would be 0.0888% if you factor in 3000 deaths and a population of 10.24 million people. There is no way it is that low. 

    Edit: I see you said Stockholm alone. I still do not buy it. 
    Don't know what to believe. We'll see next week. They are to release a report on it.
    "Mostly I think that people react sensitively because they know you’ve got a point"
  • Spiritual_ChaosSpiritual_Chaos Posts: 30,439
    mrussel1 said:
    hedonist said:
    dankind said:
    PJNB said:
    PJNB said:
    My table sits just two! I’m ok if I don’t socialize anymore I only want to hug & be with my family..
    Sounds great for you but what about the rest of us?
    what about the rest of you , even if we get back to normal I’m done socializing, no games no concerts no movies I’m ok with not having any of these as part of my life I’d rather sit by a river by a lake with no one around ..
    Sorry to hear that. 
    I'll wave at you from the other side of the lake, fellow introvert.

    Unfortunately, we have pretty nice weather today, so a bigger crowd of jackasses from New Hampshire have descended upon my seaside Massachusetts town to scream at an empty house.
    Introvert waving from the other side of the country. 

    Tish, I’m making do with resistance bands but SO prefer the actual press machine and cycler. 

    jose, do what’s necessary to keep your peace of mind intact. You’re a smart man with good judgment (and a good heart).  


    One of Clints best roles.  He reminded me of my Grandfather in that movie.  I would love to hear what his thoughts would be on this Virus...I learned so much from that no nonsense man.  

    "Mostly I think that people react sensitively because they know you’ve got a point"
  • Mike D88Mike D88 Posts: 723
    Back to Dr. Bright's removal from BARDA:


    Bright "provided information to a reporter about the specific danger to the public health and safety caused by the Administration's decision to release these untested drugs for use by the general public," the complaint said. The journalist was Katherine Eban, whose Reuters article on April 16 revealed internal emails about the Trump administration's chloroquine push.

    "HHS leadership, including [HHS] Secretary [Alex] Azar and Dr. Kadlec, were already gunning for Dr. Bright's removal because of other issues he had raised about fraud, waste, and abuse, but they chose to remove him as BARDA Director within days of publication of the article about chloroquine because they suspected that he was the source," Bright's complaint said.

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  • mrussel1 said:
    hedonist said:
    dankind said:
    PJNB said:
    PJNB said:
    My table sits just two! I’m ok if I don’t socialize anymore I only want to hug & be with my family..
    Sounds great for you but what about the rest of us?
    what about the rest of you , even if we get back to normal I’m done socializing, no games no concerts no movies I’m ok with not having any of these as part of my life I’d rather sit by a river by a lake with no one around ..
    Sorry to hear that. 
    I'll wave at you from the other side of the lake, fellow introvert.

    Unfortunately, we have pretty nice weather today, so a bigger crowd of jackasses from New Hampshire have descended upon my seaside Massachusetts town to scream at an empty house.
    Introvert waving from the other side of the country. 

    Tish, I’m making do with resistance bands but SO prefer the actual press machine and cycler. 

    jose, do what’s necessary to keep your peace of mind intact. You’re a smart man with good judgment (and a good heart).  

    it's funny, as people keep asking (obviously) how things are going, and i honestly tell them "my life hasn't changed all that much; if i'm being honest, it's actually improved as i don't have the stress/anxiety of turning people down and/or cancelling plans". 

    my wife, on the other hand, is going batty not being able to see people. but she sure is enjoying not working while getting paid 100%. 
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  • bbiggsbbiggs Posts: 6,950
    There are several people in my life I need to stop talking about this with.  It blows my mind the stupidity I'm seeing and hearing from educated people.  I finally told a couple of them that it's best we don't talk about this topic anymore at all or it is going to start straining relationships.  I even had to tell one of them that "you can't fix stupid."  Probably a bit much, but oh well.  That's how bad this shit has become.
  • pjl44pjl44 Posts: 9,369
    I still think it makes more sense to look at this regionally, but good news is good news


  • tempo_n_groovetempo_n_groove Posts: 40,283
    Does anybody think that this is going to hit all of us no matter what?
    Hit us, as in affect us in some way? Absolutely. 

    Hit us, as in infect all of us? Probably not. Epidemiologically, that would be pretty rare, though eventually a good chunk of us will have been infected. Over 50% I’m pretty sure, maybe closer to 75%. 
    Yes infect all of us eventually.  It appears that many people are getting it even without contact which is just mind boggling.

    66% of the new patients that are being admitted into nyc hospitals were stay at home and quarantined.  If that number is correct then I see everyone having this at some point, asystematic or not.

    Also if this is true then the numbers from China are false, but we kind of knew that already.
  • tempo_n_groovetempo_n_groove Posts: 40,283
    bbiggs said:
    There are several people in my life I need to stop talking about this with.  It blows my mind the stupidity I'm seeing and hearing from educated people.  I finally told a couple of them that it's best we don't talk about this topic anymore at all or it is going to start straining relationships.  I even had to tell one of them that "you can't fix stupid."  Probably a bit much, but oh well.  That's how bad this shit has become.
    Question about those people.  

    Do they travel?  If they do travel is it outside of the comfort zones of Europe and the Bahamas?  Purely curiosity on my part as I would like to compare them with my same family members.

    @bbiggs ?

  • brianluxbrianlux Posts: 41,893
    edited May 2020
    Does anybody think that this is going to hit all of us no matter what?
    Hit us, as in affect us in some way? Absolutely. 

    Hit us, as in infect all of us? Probably not. Epidemiologically, that would be pretty rare, though eventually a good chunk of us will have been infected. Over 50% I’m pretty sure, maybe closer to 75%. 
    Yes infect all of us eventually.  It appears that many people are getting it even without contact which is just mind boggling.

    66% of the new patients that are being admitted into nyc hospitals were stay at home and quarantined.  If that number is correct then I see everyone having this at some point, asystematic or not.

    Also if this is true then the numbers from China are false, but we kind of knew that already.

    Being the top U.S. medical expert that I am, I fully agree with oftenreading, it will not infect everyone.

    ^^^only one third of that statement is false.  Can you guess which third?  :smiley:
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  • oftenreadingoftenreading Posts: 12,845
    Does anybody think that this is going to hit all of us no matter what?
    Hit us, as in affect us in some way? Absolutely. 

    Hit us, as in infect all of us? Probably not. Epidemiologically, that would be pretty rare, though eventually a good chunk of us will have been infected. Over 50% I’m pretty sure, maybe closer to 75%. 
    Yes infect all of us eventually.  It appears that many people are getting it even without contact which is just mind boggling.

    66% of the new patients that are being admitted into nyc hospitals were stay at home and quarantined.  If that number is correct then I see everyone having this at some point, asystematic or not.

    Also if this is true then the numbers from China are false, but we kind of knew that already.
    What’s your source for that figure? I find it very hard to believe that 66% of people ill enough to be admitted to hospital had absolutely no route of infection. Who was getting their groceries, necessities, etc? 
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  • oftenreadingoftenreading Posts: 12,845
    Just looked it up - the “staying at home” people were not “quarantined” at home. These are the people who were not going out to work, but were otherwise doing what was allowed under the lockdown rules - ie getting groceries, getting takeout, etc. And who knows how careful they really were with their social isolating?
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  • bbiggsbbiggs Posts: 6,950
    bbiggs said:
    There are several people in my life I need to stop talking about this with.  It blows my mind the stupidity I'm seeing and hearing from educated people.  I finally told a couple of them that it's best we don't talk about this topic anymore at all or it is going to start straining relationships.  I even had to tell one of them that "you can't fix stupid."  Probably a bit much, but oh well.  That's how bad this shit has become.
    Question about those people.  

    Do they travel?  If they do travel is it outside of the comfort zones of Europe and the Bahamas?  Purely curiosity on my part as I would like to compare them with my same family members.

    @bbiggs ?

    They don't travel at all.  I have one family member that travels domestically for work, and he has some different views on this than mine, but nothing crazy.  He's pretty reasonable.  The crazy ones do not travel.  They just think the light switch should go from off to on and that the virus is not nearly as harmful as it has been made out to be.  Always glad to chat more on it if you want to PM me.

  • SmellymanSmellyman Posts: 4,524
    bbiggs said:
    There are several people in my life I need to stop talking about this with.  It blows my mind the stupidity I'm seeing and hearing from educated people.  I finally told a couple of them that it's best we don't talk about this topic anymore at all or it is going to start straining relationships.  I even had to tell one of them that "you can't fix stupid."  Probably a bit much, but oh well.  That's how bad this shit has become.

    Look no further than where these 'smart' people get their news.

    Some right wing friends of mine like to post the crazy no vetting weird youtube videos and say 'interesting' or 'makes you think'

    they love to feed their stupidity. 
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