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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: Papaw on March 19, 2020, 02:48:51 PM
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I hope everyone here is well and practicing safe social activities.
As for me- What I have been doing during this strange time- Sleeping late, drinking coffee, having lunch, checking the mail, taking naps, checking the internet ,fixing supper, washing dishes.
OH WAIT! That is what I have been doing for a long time!
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haha :smiley:
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We're under shelter in place orders here in the SF Bay Area. People are encouraged to go out and walk, as long as they stay appropriate distances apart. I've been darkly entertained by the photos of people outside right next to each other; and also by all the public servants telling us to stay appropriate distances apart while they stand shoulder-to-shoulder at the microphone. SHOW us how it's done, people!
I could easily stand two months of being told to stay on my property, and I'd get through about 10% of my list!
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Yeah Bill, I almost wish they would tell me to stay home - for a couple or three weeks. Here in New York State businesses are supposed to be under order to have 75% of workers work from home, as of today. I think businesses that can actually do this are few and far between.
My boss has just squeaked through a very slow winter - nearly zero sales of snowblowers, new or used, due to mild weather. Having just reached the point where people want their mowers serviced for spring, (and many panicking about getting service), he does not want to send anyone home. In fact he had a guy come in who works for him part time.
Hoping to stay employed.
Al
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Most of the time I work in an office building near downtown Houston, as of this week, at company orders, I am working from home. We did this for 5 months right after Harvey hit so we are prepared. My better half loves having me home even if I am tied to my computer.
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I'm with ya Papaw, hunkered down and stayin in, outa site, just like every day. ;-)
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Yeah Bill, I almost wish they would tell me to stay home - for a couple or three weeks. Here in New York State businesses are supposed to be under order to have 75% of workers work from home, as of today. I think businesses that can actually do this are few and far between.
Not easy for, say, a trucking firm.
My boss has just squeaked through a very slow winter - nearly zero sales of snowblowers, new or used, due to mild weather. Having just reached the point where people want their mowers serviced for spring, (and many panicking about getting service), he does not want to send anyone home. In fact he had a guy come in who works for him part time.
Hoping to stay employed.
Al
It's gonna be tough. The hit on the economy will be deep and long, and we all know who will be hit hardest by the projected high unemployment rate, and it won't be people with high incomes.
Both our sons are self-employed, and don't qualify for unemployment insurance. I haven't seen much of anything in the news reports about how sole proprietors/self-employed folks are going to be helped, except expanded small business loans - which will just put off the day that their income becomes unsustainable, when they have to repay the loan!
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Hello, Guys. Best wishes to all who are struggling. Campus is closed where I work, faculty & staff working from home.Construction in the area still goes on, as in the roof on the Carrier Dome, and the new ( almost complete ) National Veteran's Resource Center. My group is considered "essential personnel", so we are still working to keep the place running, ( Plumbers, HVAC, Electricians) and repair work/emergencies keep the Carpenters busy!! Hang in there, Lou
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We are all at home except my son inlaw who trims and takes down trees for a living and is not around many people except co-workers. The people he works for have a farm and give him fruit, veggies and eggs to take home. I have been watching the free section of Craigslist and it has been flooded with lots of goodies that I can't go get. Most of all I miss my trips to the Habitat Restore. I have been out in the garage for about a week building myself a mini bike. I will need to order a jackshaft, chain and throttle, but have everything else I need. We has a big surprise yesterday. My brothers girl friend of 35 years ago called our local Fred Meyers food store and ordered $399.00 worth of food sent to our house. She then called Costco and ordered a bunch of over the counter meds to be sent to us. Still waiting on those. Got plenty of pine cones for our bathroom needs. Need to fill up the car and a couple of gas cans for the generator just in case. Got plenty of protection in case those hippies in Oregon try to cross the river and invade us. Well you all take care, stay healthy and safe.
EvilDr235
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Hello, Guys. Best wishes to all who are struggling. Campus is closed where I work, faculty & staff working from home.Construction in the area still goes on, as in the roof on the Carrier Dome, and the new ( almost complete ) National Veteran's Resource Center. My group is considered "essential personnel", so we are still working to keep the place running, ( Plumbers, HVAC, Electricians) and repair work/emergencies keep the Carpenters busy!! Hang in there, Lou
You know how it is Lou, no rest for the wicked. So just keep on working.
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spending a couple of weeks (or more) at or near home - local restore told the volunteers to stay home. ok. done
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I hope for the best to all. I have this hope even more for the people here on this site, there is a very good group of people here.
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Self-check attendant (my job title) at that big retailer with 4,700 outlets is not a job that can be done from home or from behind a plexiglas shield. My daughter (the nurse) says I should quit working -- but there is that nagging "cash flow" issue running around my brain.
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You are in a bad spot. Get some protection. Good luck.
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MVWC needs you, at least use a mask and hand sanitizer. I think you and almost all of mvwc are in the over 55 category, myself included.
Be Careful!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Hello, Stan. Sounds like the place you work for should have access to proper PPE. Should you decide to wear one, you should be wearing an N95 (particulate rating) Disposable Respirator ( double strap, with metal nose crimp). These are made with or without an exhalation valve to relieve moisture buildup inside the mask. If you feel the need to wear one, and they are not available, I may be able dig up a few, and send them your way. Regards, Lou
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Lou, my daughter is a nurse at Vassar Brothers Hospital in Poughkeepsie & they are concerned about PPE. If you have some to spare, a local health care provider would likely appreciate getting it.
A few customers appear with some kind of disposable paper masks, or handkerchiefs -- more have gloves -- nothing has been said about precautions for staff beside use hand sanitizer & with no known local cases (of course the store I work at is right on Interstate 80 half way between Chicago & Denver ) too drastic measures of PPE would tend to spread panic. Our store is undergoing a remodel, and the first stage of that was to remove all but four (out of nine) regular check out line & replace them with self-check. Self-check attendants have to wade through that mass of humanity, carts, etc. to deal with glitches & provide customer assistance. The layout does not jibe with "social distance." Sometimes there are two attendants to deal with twelve self-check stations on the "grocery" side of the store, sometimes three or perhaps four around the time to change shifts. There are four self-check units by the other "less used" door, and that set has a single attendant -- I was at that set six hours yesterday.
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Hello, Stan. I will check at work tomorrow. Regards, Lou
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My boss is applying to be officially an "essential provider". Some of his customers are under contract to state gov't (New York State), not to mention local municipalities and police depts. As such I am still working (and earning!). There are 3 of us working in the shop, with almost no exposure to the public. Our boss is handling the front counter.
This link is to a discussion on Britbike.com about safe practices. I recommend reading the post, although it is long, I believe the information is very practical in this critical situation. The post is by Britbike member Semper Gumby from Atlanta, an airline pilot, and the post is called "Mitigating the Virus".
Stay safe
Al
(Edit) On reviewing the post I would suggest not being distracted too much by the comments but stay focused on the posts by Semper Gumby. Thanks.
http://www.britbike.com/forums/ubbthreads.php/topics/802106/mitigating-the-virus#Post802106 (http://www.britbike.com/forums/ubbthreads.php/topics/802106/mitigating-the-virus#Post802106)
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I have been absent for a few days because I developed a kidney infection and spent Monday through Thursday at UTMB Angleton. Came home yesterday and am recovering at home. No visitors and as little going out in public as necessary. I was tested for Corvid19 and checked out negative with those results to be confirmed by the CDC.
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Live in the boonies, retired, and got plenty of work staring at me right in my yard. Quick trips to the grocery, havent seen any tp there for 12 days, but my stock is good. Had a burger in town to break the monotny of home cooking. No garage sales, habitat restores are closed, so been searching corners of my old sop at home. Always making some [ when did get this ] finds.
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Well guys, My wife has some of the same medical issues that I have, bad heart and COPD. She went to the grocery Monday and picked up a few things. Now she is in bed with 102 fever and hard breathing. I'm starting to feel bad myself now, we'll see. Only one place to get tested and that ain't good. Waiting game because there is nothing they can do anyway. ;-(
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There are things you can do. I have confirmed both of these things to make sure they were not old wives tales: 1st, loads of vitamin C. 1500 mgs 4 times a day. 2nd, stay away from Ibuprophin or is it acitominophin. Tylenol is safe whichever one that is but stay away from the other. these both may turn out to be BS, but at this point both have been confirmed by multiple sources.
Bruce
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Use Tylenol which is acetaminophen. "Tylenol - Generic drug name: Acetaminophen". The World Health Organization originally warned against using ibuprofen but now has changed its stance. Some sources claim ibuprofen can cause the virus to spread faster.
I would rather err on the side of caution and stay with acetaminophen.
Dan, we'll be prayin' for ya and the Mrs.
Al
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Well, I said one place to get tested and that ain't good, I was right. UofL hospital and they said that they will not test anyone that is not sick enough to be hospitalized. I told the guy that by then it will be too fu**ing late and hung up on him. We're on our own for a fact.
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dont ya need a note from your doctor,for the test....very first case in ct. is back home with wife and kids....still waiting for the big shut down...maybe this week??????
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Hello, papadan. My best to you and your wife. I agree with international3414, the place to start for testing is with your Primary Care Physician. Regards, Lou
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Primary is the one that told us to go to UofL, and I let them know that and who my primary is. Didn't matter.
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Take care, hope it is only (well even that is not good), the flu. Sounds like something stinks in the health system of Kentucky.
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Dan,
My thoughts are with you and your wife. Please keep us updated.
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No longer own the A/C business, and have been trying to make do as an all-around handiman. Was slim pickens - people just don't want to pay real money for repairs these days. Would rather just plop down the CC and get new stuff with a "warranty".
Well, the virus has pretty much killed the little bit I had. So I stay home as a house husband and keep the homestead going. Lots of stuff on this old house needs fixing!
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I'm retired, so not much change. I'm missing the Sunday fleamarket , though, no gatherings and 6ft apart. I couldn't take my wife out for dinner on our anniversary , take out only, I cooked waffles for breakfast instead. Hope you stay safe. Ray
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so...i work at a cemetery...been steady..not overwhelming...talked with a few funeral directors from NYC...its hell there
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Spent a day with my son, 2 days later he started feeling bad and found out he has the virus. As of Friday, I have the covid virus! :shocked:
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Dang. Keep us informed, and best to you and yours.
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My best to you and yours, too, Lou
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We have been staying home as much as possible. One friend got it and has recovered.
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Been trying to stay out of stores as much as possible. Tamara is working now but in an office with few people. I'm still unemployed and home a lot. We'll say a prayer for you Dan.
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keep the shiny side up! :smiley:
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Good thoughts headed your way Dan!
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So far my wife and I are holding our own, fighting the fever. My son seems to have gotten past any danger zones, but his wife is now in the hospital on a ventolator and being kept in an induced coma.
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Dan, You and your family are in my prayers, Lou
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God be with you and yours. I'm more or less on quarantine as someone in our small church tested positive.
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They want me to go to the hospital, but I wont go. My wife and I are holding our own. My daughter in law died this morning in the hospital, my son and grandsons are still infected and active. They cannot even say goodbye to their wife and mother. We did find out that we did not get it from our sons job at the bars, they have been thourgholy checked out and clearded. It turns out that the day before I helped move the furniture, while my son was at work, his wife got bored and went to the YMCA for a swim without telling anyone. There has been 2 other deaths of people in that pool that day. Please stay away from others until a cure can be found!
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Dan,
My condolences for your family's tragic loss. My thoughts are with you at this time.
Lyndon
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Dan, My condolences to you and your family, so sorry, Lou
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I'm so sorry to hear that, Dan. I hope the rest of you will pull through.
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My sincere condolences Dan. I know what it’s like to lose a loved one, it sure isn’t easy.
To the rest of you...be careful and stay safe!!
Mike
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So sorry Dan.
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Well, it appears the rest of us have survived and gotten over the virus. Sad part is it will be at least another 3 weeks before they will release my DIL body for cremation.
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Glad to hear you’re getting over it. I’m sure it must have been a scary time
Mike
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Very sad time. But glad your family is recovering.
Al
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Sorry to hear that. Time will certainly help all of you :wink:
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Crossing my fingers for you to go through this the least painfully as can be! We're here for you :smiley:
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Exceptionally miserable time. Yet, happy your family is recuperating