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  • cincybearcat
    cincybearcat Posts: 16,834
    brianlux said:
    We just got word that California's governor Newsom is asking everyone over 65 years of age here to stay home.  No problem governor, no problem at all!  I am SO relieved.  Working in the bookstore- even my shortened hours- has been nerve wracking and C., being an owner, has been there even more.  She was actually glad to get the news.  Now we can stay home and be a lot safer.  We did have to work part of the day and I had to do one last trip to the grocery store today, so I will feel even better in 4 or 5 days if no symptoms show up.  Then I will really be able to breathe easier. 

    I hope you're all doing well out there. 
    Brian, if you were concerned and your wife was concerned, why did you wait for the governor to tell you what to do? 

    Honest question and no judgment meant in the question. Did they offer some relief?
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  • Saltzy23
    Saltzy23 Posts: 1,350
    edited March 2020
    josevolution said:
    The hospital I work in just canceled all elective surgeries till April 18th..
    Who decides if a surgery is considered elective or not?

    Seriously.

    Is it just anything that is not considered life and death?
    'I know I was born and I know that I'll die, the in between is mine.'
  • Saltzy23
    Saltzy23 Posts: 1,350
    https://mobile.twitter.com/DanLinden/status/1239353848206184449

    So, Las Vegas is closed.

    Holy crap.
    'I know I was born and I know that I'll die, the in between is mine.'
  • CM189191
    CM189191 Posts: 6,927
    Saltzy23 said:
    https://mobile.twitter.com/DanLinden/status/1239353848206184449

    So, Las Vegas is closed.

    Holy crap.

    our entire executive management was in vegas for a conference 2 weeks ago.  100s of our employees. 
  • bootlegger10
    bootlegger10 Posts: 16,256
    edited March 2020
    Saltzy23 said:
    josevolution said:
    The hospital I work in just canceled all elective surgeries till April 18th..
    Who decides if a surgery is considered elective or not?

    Seriously.

    Is it just anything that is not considered life and death?
    Probably.   We all need to work together to keep this country going.  368 dead in Italy today.   

    No more games.  No more focus on winning and losing politically.  No more ignoring this as no big deal.    We need to do the right thing even if in the end it was a little overboard.  

    If you aren’t a fucking doctor then listen to the experts.  Sick of the petty behavior.   

    Edit:  not attacking anyone here.  Just annoyed with some family members not taking it seriously.
  • brianlux
    brianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 43,662
    MayDay10 said:
    brianlux said:
    We just got word that California's governor Newsom is asking everyone over 65 years of age here to stay home.  No problem governor, no problem at all!  I am SO relieved.  Working in the bookstore- even my shortened hours- has been nerve wracking and C., being an owner, has been there even more.  She was actually glad to get the news.  Now we can stay home and be a lot safer.  We did have to work part of the day and I had to do one last trip to the grocery store today, so I will feel even better in 4 or 5 days if no symptoms show up.  Then I will really be able to breathe easier. 

    I hope you're all doing well out there. 
    That's great!  Well, considering the situation that is...

    I got the go ahead to work from home for awhile which is a relief.  Kids are off until April 20th at a minimum.  My 6 year old son (turns 7 next week) has asthma which makes me nervous.  My in-laws and step dad are also uniquely vulnerable.

    Glad you can work at home, MayDay.  Good thoughts for your son and in-laws, I hope they stay well!
    "It's a sad and beautiful world"
    -Roberto Benigni

  • brianlux
    brianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 43,662
    cincybearcat said:
    brianlux said:
    We just got word that California's governor Newsom is asking everyone over 65 years of age here to stay home.  No problem governor, no problem at all!  I am SO relieved.  Working in the bookstore- even my shortened hours- has been nerve wracking and C., being an owner, has been there even more.  She was actually glad to get the news.  Now we can stay home and be a lot safer.  We did have to work part of the day and I had to do one last trip to the grocery store today, so I will feel even better in 4 or 5 days if no symptoms show up.  Then I will really be able to breathe easier. 

    I hope you're all doing well out there. 
    Brian, if you were concerned and your wife was concerned, why did you wait for the governor to tell you what to do? 

    Honest question and no judgment meant in the question. Did they offer some relief?

    Fair enough question, Cincy, no problem.

    I had already told C. that I will mostly only work in the storage room/ behind the scenes.  She felt an obligation to her other employees to keep things going but was already seriously  considering shutting down.  The announcement from the gov made the decision much easier- kind of gave her an out from being the bad guy.  Besides which, it is her and her business partners' store.  I can make suggestions but I respect their autonomy as far as the store goes.  I've been there 18 1/2 years.  They've been running it 36 years.

    No relief for used bookstore businesses.  We have one full time employee who may keep it open part-time.  If not, we'll be tightening belts.
    "It's a sad and beautiful world"
    -Roberto Benigni

  • dignin
    dignin Posts: 9,478


    Go to Your Local Pub': While Experts Call for Social Distancing, Rep. Devin Nunes Advises People to Leave Their Homes


    https://time.com/5803470/devin-nunes-coronavirus-covid-19/
  • Zod
    Zod Posts: 10,896
    What I don't get is if this is successful, and closing everything down slows it down... doesn't this mean we'll be dealing with it for month and months?  So many decisions are for 2 weeks to 6 weeks... but it would seem if those actions work, it could go on a very long while.. of which I wonder how long it can go on for before people go nuts.
  • Saltzy23
    Saltzy23 Posts: 1,350
    Zod said:
    What I don't get is if this is successful, and closing everything down slows it down... doesn't this mean we'll be dealing with it for month and months?  So many decisions are for 2 weeks to 6 weeks... but it would seem if those actions work, it could go on a very long while.. of which I wonder how long it can go on for before people go nuts.
    Dude, welcome to a new reality for a while. I don't see how this doesn't take at least 2 months to blow over.  

    People are already going nuts.

    Life is about to get seriously weird for an indefinite period of time.
    'I know I was born and I know that I'll die, the in between is mine.'
  • CM189191
    CM189191 Posts: 6,927
    Saltzy23 said:
    Zod said:
    What I don't get is if this is successful, and closing everything down slows it down... doesn't this mean we'll be dealing with it for month and months?  So many decisions are for 2 weeks to 6 weeks... but it would seem if those actions work, it could go on a very long while.. of which I wonder how long it can go on for before people go nuts.
    Dude, welcome to a new reality for a while. I don't see how this doesn't take at least 2 months to blow over.  

    People are already going nuts.

    Life is about to get seriously weird for an indefinite period of time.
    our work travel is already cancelled through the end of april.  not restricted. straight up cancelled.

    no visitors allowed in the office. 

    people who are able to work from home  should not come into the office.

    it's ok though, we only have like 31k employees, so it's not that big of a deal
  • dignin
    dignin Posts: 9,478
    Zod said:
    What I don't get is if this is successful, and closing everything down slows it down... doesn't this mean we'll be dealing with it for month and months?  So many decisions are for 2 weeks to 6 weeks... but it would seem if those actions work, it could go on a very long while.. of which I wonder how long it can go on for before people go nuts.
    Yeah, it seems to be a delicate balance. You want it to run it's course, but not to be overwhelmed by it. I don't think there is any perfect solution.
  • Saltzy23
    Saltzy23 Posts: 1,350
    Seeing that Vegas is closed and they are shutting down all NYC restaurants except for pick up and delivery just put a shiver down my spine.

    This is fucking surreal.
    'I know I was born and I know that I'll die, the in between is mine.'
  • Hi!
    Hi! Posts: 3,095
    I can’t believe I’m thinking about going to the store and stocking up on essentials. Marlboro Lights, coffee, canned no sugar added mangos.

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  • CM189191
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  • mace1229
    mace1229 Posts: 9,829
    Thoughts_Arrive said:
    Laughing at some Americans stockpiling on guns. Wtf is wrong with people?
    Honestly, stockpiling guns and ammo makes more sense than toilet paper and water bottles to me at this point.
  • myoung321
    myoung321 Posts: 2,855
    Saltzy23 said:
    josevolution said:
    The hospital I work in just canceled all elective surgeries till April 18th..
    Who decides if a surgery is considered elective or not?

    Seriously.

    Is it just anything that is not considered life and death?
     
    Several major categories of common elective procedures include:
    • Plastic surgery. Cosmetic or reconstructive surgery that improves appearance and in some cases, physical function.
    • Refractive surgery. ... 
    • Gynecological surgery. ... 
    • Exploratory or diagnostic surgery. ... 
    • Cardiovascular surgery. ... 
    • Musculoskeletal system surgery.
    "The heart and mind are the true lens of the camera." - Yusuf Karsh
     


  • bbiggs
    bbiggs Posts: 6,964
    dignin said:


    Go to Your Local Pub': While Experts Call for Social Distancing, Rep. Devin Nunes Advises People to Leave Their Homes


    https://time.com/5803470/devin-nunes-coronavirus-covid-19/
    This shit is so irresponsible, it makes my blood boil. These are the messages that are brain-washing people (I know some personally) into thinking this is no big deal. Haven’t been this pissed off at the political mess this country is in quite some time. Fucking embarrassing. 
  • bootlegger10
    bootlegger10 Posts: 16,256
    bbiggs said:
    dignin said:


    Go to Your Local Pub': While Experts Call for Social Distancing, Rep. Devin Nunes Advises People to Leave Their Homes


    https://time.com/5803470/devin-nunes-coronavirus-covid-19/
    This shit is so irresponsible, it makes my blood boil. These are the messages that are brain-washing people (I know some personally) into thinking this is no big deal. Haven’t been this pissed off at the political mess this country is in quite some time. Fucking embarrassing. 
    I know some too and it makes me livid.  I have to bite my tongue as best I can because I don’t want to get in a argument with family and ruin relationships.  I just want to yell “You are the problem, you are the ones who won’t let this country move forward, you are the ones who are taking about a president no longer in office,  etc....”.
  • brianlux
    brianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 43,662
    dignin said:


    Go to Your Local Pub': While Experts Call for Social Distancing, Rep. Devin Nunes Advises People to Leave Their Homes


    https://time.com/5803470/devin-nunes-coronavirus-covid-19/

    Because Nunes says so.  Riiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiight.  Got it.  :lol: 
    "It's a sad and beautiful world"
    -Roberto Benigni

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