Augie Posted March 14, 2020 Posted March 14, 2020 8 minutes ago, DC Tom said: I went two weeks ago, stocked up for two months. Not because I'm afraid of the virus (I'm not), but precisely because I was afraid of people, when they started paying attention. I honestly didn't think it would be the NBA suspending play that would precipitate this panic, though. Ye Gods, people are ***** idiots. I've actually found myself hoping this virus kills me, so I don't have to deal with any of these mutton-heads anymore. It’s Twu, it’s twu! He is alive! I had a list of suspects for your murder, but it was so long I wasn’t going to put much time into it. I mean, you have everybody who posts here, and then.....everybody else. I’m only one guy! I thought the NBA suspending play would have been a reason to rejoice. They rarely try before the playoffs. Give me college ball all day long, then they take THAT away!
DC Tom Posted March 14, 2020 Posted March 14, 2020 3 minutes ago, Augie said: It’s Twu, it’s twu! He is alive! I had a list of suspects for your murder, but it was so long I wasn’t going to put much time into it. I mean, you have everybody who posts here, and then.....everybody else. I’m only one guy! I thought the NBA suspending play would have been a reason to rejoice. They rarely try before the playoffs. Give me college ball all day long, then they take THAT away! I'm rejoicing. I'm not a basketball fan, but I find college ball at least watchable. The NBA I can't tolerate. But NASCAR...where the hell am I going to go to watch cars turning left? 1
Augie Posted March 14, 2020 Posted March 14, 2020 4 minutes ago, DrDawkinstein said: We've been shut out and mandatory WFH since Tuesday. Was only supposed to be this week, and the email came this morning that they are extending the lock out until April 1. This would have been awesome before I had the wife and kid at home to bug me. I might have to risk the virus Im stuck here much longer! ? My wife has a team in Boston and they shut down, all work from home. One young but critical guy kept going to the office. He said he needed his huge double monitors to handle large spreadsheets, and it’s a legit thing. He doesn’t have the monitors at home, and he’s not allowed to take those from work. She said “go home now, the monitors will arrive at your house”. She needed him more than the cost of the monitors, so she bought them for him. NOT real expensive, but not everyone has the tools to get the job done from home. Same with some folks in Pittsburgh. Not everybody has a work laptop. They realized that needs to be corrected as they may shut down next. Get to work plugging these holes! I worry about the effect on the economy, but there is an upside too. 2 minutes ago, DC Tom said: I'm rejoicing. I'm not a basketball fan, but I find college ball at least watchable. The NBA I can't tolerate. But NASCAR...where the hell am I going to go to watch cars turning left? Do you have a window? If not, is there some government ticket generating webcam you can hack into? 6 minutes ago, Jrb1979 said: Its funny. Here in Ontario people really didn't start to go crazy til they closed the schools yesterday. Real concern, or daycare inconvenience? 1
DrDawkinstein Posted March 14, 2020 Posted March 14, 2020 1 minute ago, Augie said: My wife has a team in Boston and they shut down, all work from home. One young but critical guy kept going to the office. He said he needed his huge double monitors to handle large spreadsheets, and it’s a legit thing. He doesn’t have the monitors at home, and he’s not allowed to take those from work. She said “go home now, the monitors will arrive at your house”. She needed him more than the cost of the monitors, so she bought them for him. NOT real expensive, but not everyone has the tools to get the job done from home. Same with some folks in Pittsburgh. Not everybody has a work laptop. They realized that needs to be corrected as they may shut down next. Get to work plugging these holes! I worry about the effect on the economy, but there is an upside too. We implemented an Equipment Sign Out policy so folks can take monitors, phones, headsets, etc home with them since it's going to be a while. For a campus of 6000 people, that's a lot of stuff to track, but I'm glad our leadership is doing the right thing. On the flip side, the MSP I used to run is dealing with a ton of fallout from customers who never wanted to bother setting up systems that can be accessed remotely, but then decided to tell everyone to work from home this week without even telling their IT people. So glad to be out of that business. What a mess! ?
KD in CA Posted March 14, 2020 Posted March 14, 2020 During this very difficult time, we all have hard choices to make...... 1 3 1 1
Jrb1979 Posted March 14, 2020 Posted March 14, 2020 20 minutes ago, Augie said: My wife has a team in Boston and they shut down, all work from home. One young but critical guy kept going to the office. He said he needed his huge double monitors to handle large spreadsheets, and it’s a legit thing. He doesn’t have the monitors at home, and he’s not allowed to take those from work. She said “go home now, the monitors will arrive at your house”. She needed him more than the cost of the monitors, so she bought them for him. NOT real expensive, but not everyone has the tools to get the job done from home. Same with some folks in Pittsburgh. Not everybody has a work laptop. They realized that needs to be corrected as they may shut down next. Get to work plugging these holes! I worry about the effect on the economy, but there is an upside too. Do you have a window? If not, is there some government ticket generating webcam you can hack into? Real concern, or daycare inconvenience? Real concern especially now that they are closing all major tourist attractions. Grocery stores have been packed every day since the announcement
KD in CA Posted March 14, 2020 Posted March 14, 2020 47 minutes ago, DC Tom said: I went two weeks ago, stocked up for two months. Not because I'm afraid of the virus (I'm not), but precisely because I was afraid of people, when they started paying attention. I honestly didn't think it would be the NBA suspending play that would precipitate this panic, though. Ye Gods, people are ***** idiots. I've actually found myself hoping this virus kills me, so I don't have to deal with any of these mutton-heads anymore. Amazing how it all kicked in over the last 48 hours. We did a couple big Costco deliveries early in the week to beat the rush. Restaurants near me still seem to be in good shape (pizza tonight). Lots of small places with locally sourced food so not solely dependant on complex supply chains.
Hapless Bills Fan Posted March 14, 2020 Author Posted March 14, 2020 23 minutes ago, DrDawkinstein said: A quick guide for staying safe... LOL that last one might get some germs transferred to your jaw in some circles I'll go with this:
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted March 14, 2020 Posted March 14, 2020 1 minute ago, Hapless Bills Fan said: That's awesome lol
Hapless Bills Fan Posted March 14, 2020 Author Posted March 14, 2020 2 hours ago, DC Tom said: I went two weeks ago, stocked up for two months. Not because I'm afraid of the virus (I'm not), but precisely because I was afraid of people, when they started paying attention. I honestly didn't think it would be the NBA suspending play that would precipitate this panic, though. Ye Gods, people are ***** idiots. I've actually found myself hoping this virus kills me, so I don't have to deal with any of these mutton-heads anymore. I'm not sure it's the NBA suspending play. Might be President declaring state of emergency? Or certain governors? But in any event sorry gents, a bit too much chit chat to information or funny schtuff so no offense intended, but I'm pruning a bit. If your post got snipped, nothing personal intended here just getting a wee bit too hard to find the info.
Hapless Bills Fan Posted March 14, 2020 Author Posted March 14, 2020 Once upon a time, St Louis got it right (1918 flu). Philadelphia had a big parade attended by 200,000 St Louis closed schools, playgrounds, libraries, courtrooms, churches and banned gatherings of more than 20 people. https://qz.com/1816060/a-chart-of-the-1918-spanish-flu-shows-why-social-distancing-works/ Went to dinner at an Irish pub tonight after passing a couple closed lenten Fish Frys.. Went early, sat in a large booth in an uncrowded area by the door. Felt comfortable with our "social distancing" By the time we left, the place was hopping and the bar was surrounded 3 layers deep shoulder to shoulder. Italians couldn't have packed in closer. A table was set up and free whiskey tasting samples being distributed. As we left, heard a guy talking on his phone "I don't believe in Coronavirus. It's all just stupidity" I refrained from telling him that Covid19 doesn't care what he believes, just a nod and gave a social lip twitch. I'm still concerned we're doing too little, too haphazardly. 1
RaoulDuke79 Posted March 14, 2020 Posted March 14, 2020 There's been some fantastic information in here. First and foremost being confirmation DC Tom has not been murdered or perished due to erotic asphyxiation. 2
Hapless Bills Fan Posted March 14, 2020 Author Posted March 14, 2020 Found on Jerry Hughes Instagram feed (@iam_jerryhughesjr) They might want to specify how it needs to be used, to effectively disinfect.... I have to keep explaining to my friends "you can not raise your internal alcohol concentration >60%, you'd be embalmed"
Hapless Bills Fan Posted March 14, 2020 Author Posted March 14, 2020 12 minutes ago, RaoulDuke79 said: There's been some fantastic information in here. First and foremost being confirmation DC Tom has not been murdered or perished due to erotic asphyxiation. That is important to establish! But how do you know that hasn't occurred, and today's postings were provided by his ghost?
Augie Posted March 14, 2020 Posted March 14, 2020 16 minutes ago, Hapless Bills Fan said: Went to dinner at an Irish pub tonight after passing a couple closed lenten Fish Frys.. Went early, sat in a large booth in an uncrowded area by the door. Felt comfortable with our "social distancing" By the time we left, the place was hopping and the bar was surrounded 3 layers deep shoulder to shoulder. Italians couldn't have packed in closer. A table was set up and free whiskey tasting samples being distributed. As we left, heard a guy talking on his phone "I don't believe in Coronavirus. It's all just stupidity" I refrained from telling him that Covid19 doesn't care what he believes, just a nod and gave a social lip twitch. I'm still concerned we're doing too little, too haphazardly. My daily routine includes a late lunch (2-3:30pm) and sitting at the bar while getting my local favorites with an Arnold Palmer and reading whatever book I’m currently into. Sadly, it’s often the highlight of my little day. Some might call it an abundance of caution, but I only went out once early this week. By that time the bar is usually well past lunch and too early for a crowded happy hour, but no telling what happened on those spots before I got there? I never get a flu shot, and only remember getting the flu once about 25 years ago. I don’t fret about hurricanes unless it’s a Cat 4-5, then I just run away. BUT, this thing scares me, and part of it is I’m afraid to get out and about if I may need to help my mom with anything. She tried to hug me today (in front of her friends, of course) after I delivered groceries. I had to give her the straight arm and tell her to get with the program! I can chill for a while and see how this goes.
Hapless Bills Fan Posted March 14, 2020 Author Posted March 14, 2020 ......Woman with Coronavirus seeks Man with Lyme Disease..... 1 3
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