Coronavirus (non political)

[mredskins]

Originally Posted by MTK

I am so done with this shit.

[MTK]

There's plenty of TP available right now on Amazon. Granted it's a bunch of no name brands but who cares.

[CRedskinsRule]

What I can't find any useful articles on is lysol or clorox type products. Walmart had 8 bottles of 1 gallon bleach the last time I went, which I got 1 for my mom.

[Buffalo Bob]

I am sure everyone's experience will vary depending on where they live. Around me people in the country panic buy every time they predict 1-2" of snow. They wipe out all the bread, eggs and milk. If you are unfortunate enough to be out and about when that snow does start to fall you will see behavior that boggles the mind, people actually start driving faster and more recklessly even in parking lots. Normally most people return their shopping carts to the return areas, that does not happen when it starts snowing they scatter them all over the place.

I am assuming I am in one of the last areas where things will return to normal.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by Buffalo Bob

I am sure everyone's experience will vary depending on where they live. Around me people in the country panic buy every time they predict 1-2" of snow. They wipe out all the bread, eggs and milk. If you are unfortunate enough to be out and about when that snow does start to fall you will see behavior that boggles the mind, people actually start driving faster and more recklessly even in parking lots. Normally most people return their shopping carts to the return areas, that does not happen when it starts snowing they scatter them all over the place.

I am assuming I am in one of the last areas where things will return to normal.

Same here in upstate NY where we average 52 inches of snow a year... I don't think what you're describing is a unique situation

[Buffalo Bob]

Originally Posted by MTK

Same here in upstate NY where we average 52 inches of snow a year... I don't think what you're describing is a unique situation

We only get about 12-24" snow a year here. It might of been a different place and time but I lived in an area in The Southern California mountains where it wasn't rare to get 12-18" over night and things continued on as normal, the plows were running 24-7, they used cinders, not salt on the roads and they chained up the school buses. I have a customer in Minnesota, he laughs his ass off when I tell him how government offices and schools close over 2" of snow here. He said they get two feet dumped in a day and things keep rolling along.

I have only lived here 10 years, but the long term residents I meet say they didn't used to roll up the sidewalks over a little snow back in the day.

[jamf]

Someone on Reddit said that Amazon lists new items at 2:42AM eastern.
I don't know if it was a fluke but I was able to pick up some surgical masks and gloves. Worth a shot if you have the time and are in need.

[SunnySide]

Tp - I’ve gotten on my last 2 trips to wegmans. Limit 1. Last time it was charming soft, first time it was a brand I have never seen.

Surge - I was expecting a huge surge and jump in numbers, maybe even hitting 5k dead a day .... it seems there won’t be a surge ... but now a longer curve vs a steep curve?

Home schooling - I found this channel called homeschool pop to teach my kid second grade math. It was really well done. I was trying to teach my kid double digit subtraction with carrying the 1 ... and lol I had to pause and think about it.

Beer store - I worked late Friday night and stopped by a typical beer wine store. It was weird. The clerk was freaking out with all these signs, people were waking in without masks and he was yelling at them. Showing customers photos of us kids, saying 2 regular patrons had already died.

I honestly appreciated it. This may not be non-political ... but it wasn’t in the greatest part of town and practically nobody was wearing a mask except me. I thought the areas hardest hit were because it’s so diverse and populated that we are in so close contact with each other ... but I’m starting to think certain demographics just don’t give a damn. Idk.

Customers there vs in Columbia md ... it was a stark contrast.

Hope everyone is staying smart.

I’m ready for this shit to be over.

[SunnySide]

Shoes - I read an article where a study found that a lot of people have Coronavirus on the sole of their shoes. Makes sense, heavier particles drop to the floor where they can live for up to 3 days.

I’m now taking my shoes off at the front door and then spraying them with Lysol or 409.

Open windows - open your windows and get as much sun in your house

[Buffalo Bob]

Originally Posted by SunnySide

Shoes - I read an article where a study found that a lot of people have Coronavirus on the sole of their shoes. Makes sense, heavier particles drop to the floor where they can live for up to 3 days.

I’m now taking my shoes off at the front door and then spraying them with Lysol or 409.

Open windows - open your windows and get as much sun in your house

Have they settled on a list of rules to live by yet, or are they still all over the place?

[SunnySide]

Originally Posted by Buffalo Bob

Have they settled on a list of rules to live by yet, or are they still all over the place?

Hey bob. “They” being the local or federal government? 2 months ago I thought it was silly to wear masks and was waiting for “they” to tell us what precautions to take. So I held off on a mask. Then they say masks are very helpful and it can be caused by just breathing near someone else.

Now I wear a mask and gloves to grocery stores. Now I have a system where (or were?) I take things I buy and disinfect all surfaces before I put it away. I take off my shoes at the front door and disinfect the soles. I try to keep my windows open. I avoid walking down the same aisle if someone is there. I wash my hands 25 times a day. I don’t let my dog sniff the trash/food on the streets when I walk her. I’m not meeting in person with clients. I stagger the days I work so that I am in there when as little co-workers are there.

These are just my rules. I live in a very condensed area.

I’m responsible for my own familiy’s safety and plan of attack.

I’m lucky, I still make good money, working at the same place for almost 15 years I can afford to work when I want to.

Others aren’t so fortunate to have resources at their disposal. My kids school up the street has a huge never ending line of families getting their free lunch. If you’re in a rural area, you’re fortunate but I would still be very meticulous when I go outside.

Stay safe, stay smart.

[Buffalo Bob]

Along with the recommendations for masks and or gloves are they telling people how to properly use them? In just a matter of minutes I saw a girl repeatedly stick her fingers up inside her mask while leaning on the counter at the mini-mart. Then I walk outside and I see a guy finish pumping gas with gloves. He uses one gloved hand to remove one glove, then uses the bare hand to remove the other glove, then scratches his nose. It is damn hard not to touch your face. I have to be real conscience of not doing it till I wash my hands after touching something that might not be sanitary.

[MTK]

Anyone else feeling stimulated today? If you know what I'm saying.

[Chico23231]

Originally Posted by MTK

Anyone else feeling stimulated today? If you know what I'm saying.

Lol..I read this and was like wtf...

But then I checked my bank account...and suddenly feel very stimulated

[TheMalcolmConnection]

LOL. Checked the bank account and was like: