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OT: Coronavirus – The "800-Pound Gorilla" In Every Room
posted by FormerlyKnownAsSTAFFMOD on March 12, 2020 at 11:28 AM
How are you guys coping with the Coronavirus outbreak. Seems like every few years one of these things pops up out of nowhere.
Now every little sneeze, cough, headache, etc. you or yours have cause you to worry. Even a trip to the market is an in-and-out venture…no leisurely browsing and/or chit-chatting in the aisles with a fellow shopper.
There is a lot of misinformation out there. And, of course, snake oil salesmen and shysters trying to make a quick buck. Then there are the folks who love to hear the sound of their own voice coming out of the woodwork to prey on everyone's fears.
As for me, we've had a longstanding work-at-home policy; so for now no traumatic changes are required. Must say that I’m adhering to the recommendation to avoid crowds as much as possible. I don't have to ride the bus or the train so I've lucked out in that regard.
Anyway...
Stay vigilant.
Stay safe.
Reply by Tim-Buktu
on March 22, 2020 at 10:19 PM
That's nice but I'm old school:
https://youtu.be/R6qFG0uop9k
Reply by FormerlyKnownAs
on March 23, 2020 at 12:20 PM
Thanks.
In spite of everything that's happening, it's still good to be able to
a bit.
Reply by FormerlyKnownAs
on March 24, 2020 at 12:44 PM
Let's hope these Clinical Trials for Coronavirus treatment bring us some much needed good news.
Reply by Knixon
on March 25, 2020 at 7:57 PM
People just need to do it right. Don't be like the people who blame Trump because they ate fish tank cleaner because they read it contains chloroquine, the husband died and the wife I heard is still in bad shape but expected to survive.
Reply by Tim-Buktu
on March 25, 2020 at 9:23 PM
You would think people would be smarter than that. It is so sad.
Reply by Knixon
on March 26, 2020 at 5:06 AM
Well, maybe the maker of the fish tank cleaner stuff forgot to put "Note To Idiots: Don't Eat This Stuff!" on the package. So they'll get sued.
Reply by Tim-Buktu
on March 26, 2020 at 7:36 AM
I'm trying to take a positive view of things. Like the Darwin awards, these people are thinning the herd so the smarter people will have more stuff.
Reply by Tim-Buktu
on March 26, 2020 at 7:51 AM
Here's some positive news to share: https://youtu.be/WinPcASr8xw
Reply by Knixon
on March 26, 2020 at 8:10 AM
A lot of the people who do that, already have kids. So, damage already done.
Reply by Tim-Buktu
on March 26, 2020 at 12:37 PM
Maybe the kids could be given to a wolf pack. They seem to have pretty solid values.
Reply by Tim-Buktu
on March 26, 2020 at 6:29 PM
Just found another one: https://youtu.be/Fgv4hTs5fDw
Reply by FormerlyKnownAs
on March 31, 2020 at 3:38 PM
Saw on the news yesterday that the sale of ammo as gone up 777%, and that applications for gun permits up over 300%.
Can't know what it says about our country that guns/ammo places, along with alcohol and pot stores are considered essential.
Reply by Tim-Buktu
on March 31, 2020 at 9:59 PM
Did I not mention that AA meetings have stopped?
Reply by FormerlyKnownAs
on March 31, 2020 at 10:33 PM
Yeah...and also heard it on the news. No doubt, with the meetings closed down, sponsors have their work cut out for them. A face-to-face beats the heck out of phone calls...but, any port in the storm.
Reply by znexyish
on April 1, 2020 at 3:42 PM
AA meetings closed. Liquor stores open. Hold the meetings in the liquor stores. Case closed.