JoT, I was glad to here about your trip as well but I had a little heads up being as I actually collaborated with ya while you were on your trip thanks for sharing it with us especially the art iit was gorgeous.Im glad you made it home safe and I'm looking forward to you going back.I laughed at the fact you get I D everywhere so do I.I guess that's a good thing we will age gracefully.Stay healthy my friend.I actually did a little research on the artist and how he got his start and how his art had to first appear in mens health and fitness magazines.By the 70s it was booming.
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So many people adversely affected. Everyone will be talking about this global event for years to come. It will be one of those "Do you remember when....?" stories. Things are unfolding rapidly. At the beginning of the day, my agency held a meeting and we were told that we could split our work hours between the office and home in whatever combination worked best for us. In addition, we were requiring our consumers to call first; We were no longer taking walk-ins. By the end of the day, I received an agency directive that we were closing until further notice. All work is to be done at home. That is fine with me...I can handle working in my sweat pants.
Katydyd...How disappointing for your niece. Will she still get married on that date and have the wedding celebration another time?
I have a few books in progress (coincidentally, one is about the Spanish Influenza pandemic entitled "The Great Influenza". Another is about an American couple who buy a cottage in Ireland entitled: O Come Ye Back To Ireland") I GUARANTEE when Thor/Lee and Rudi's books come out, they will immediately skip to the top of my reading list! Those will be "hunker down and read all at once" books. (The equivalent of finding a great series to watch on Netflix, and before you know it, you've watched almost an entire season in one evening.
Katydyd...How disappointing for your niece. Will she still get married on that date and have the wedding celebration another time?
I have a few books in progress (coincidentally, one is about the Spanish Influenza pandemic entitled "The Great Influenza". Another is about an American couple who buy a cottage in Ireland entitled: O Come Ye Back To Ireland") I GUARANTEE when Thor/Lee and Rudi's books come out, they will immediately skip to the top of my reading list! Those will be "hunker down and read all at once" books. (The equivalent of finding a great series to watch on Netflix, and before you know it, you've watched almost an entire season in one evening.
Oh noooo Katy, your poor niece! Hope all works out for her!! Planning a wedding is soo stressful, can’t imagine having to cancel! May might be optimistic, my daughter is a nurse manager and has to sit in on all “those” meetings...the scuttle butt is that it will be on the down slide at that time, so I’m gonna trust her on this. Aannnnnddd, will be keeping my fingers crossed!! Also, didn’t even think that Rudi may be using incorrect vernacular, lol, I think every time, “whoa, another War and Peace or what?” I needed that perspective, thanks.
JB, good work in flipping it! No point in getting worked up over it, really, just give yourself something positive to look forward to!!!
Rainbow, you are spot on. I’m sure we will be talking about this for years. It’s really crazy! My office is still open and it doesn’t look like they’ll be doing a shut down at all. I’m not too concerned cause I have a corner office that keeps me away from others and it’s a small company and not the “walk-in” kind but, gotta admit, I’d like to work from home in my sweatpants too!!!
JB, good work in flipping it! No point in getting worked up over it, really, just give yourself something positive to look forward to!!!
Rainbow, you are spot on. I’m sure we will be talking about this for years. It’s really crazy! My office is still open and it doesn’t look like they’ll be doing a shut down at all. I’m not too concerned cause I have a corner office that keeps me away from others and it’s a small company and not the “walk-in” kind but, gotta admit, I’d like to work from home in my sweatpants too!!!
Rainbow, I'm not sure what my niece is going to do. Though she doesn't see it now, this will be a great story to tell her grandchildren some day. She and her fiancé met at Oklahoma State and are both vets in Texas now. She's definitely a transplant from the East coast so she was so excited to be seeing family and friends at the wedding that she rarely sees now. Not sure how easily they can get time off since they are both new to the practices..
Amidds, I would trust what your daughter says! I sure hope she is correct. My friend's son is a PA in an ER in North Carolina. He said he normally has 10 nurses working his shift, but today he only had 3 because the others were home with their kids.
Rainbow, I'm a reader too. I probably read a book a week so I'm always up for a good recommendation.
Amidds, I would trust what your daughter says! I sure hope she is correct. My friend's son is a PA in an ER in North Carolina. He said he normally has 10 nurses working his shift, but today he only had 3 because the others were home with their kids.
Rainbow, I'm a reader too. I probably read a book a week so I'm always up for a good recommendation.
Hi fellow lurkers just wanted to say hi and let you guys know how friendly this thread is it says ALL welcome I have made several polite statements and not one response.I hope this isnt the way all new posters are treated or poster that may just not agree with a topic .Have a peaceful evening and stay healthy to all you lovely people.Acceptance is a word only unless it is reinforced by actions.Its ok to be a little weird it's what makes you unique and different from everyone else.So come one come all you freaky people you are loved and awesome!
Oh I forgot to say I love you!
I found this thread...thank you Katydid for the heads-up! I feel so badly for those of you with vacations and events cancelled, it’s so hard to miss out on those special times. I really hope everything can get caught up once this virus has calmed down. I coach high school tennis, and it is heart-breaking for the seniors who have worked so hard for years to reach the top of their game and now it is all cancelled. They also don’t get their final fun times with high school friends and possibly even their graduation walks. Kind of amazing how many things are touched by this!
Mhz, It really is scary I havent seen anything like this in my time.
Good to see you MHZ! You'll find that this thread can be very active for a few days and then slow down, only to pick up again when the urge hits someone to post. I hope you will come by often.
There were several news stories today on high school seniors and the things they will be missing due to the current situation. It seems the longer this goes, the more things are affected. It's like ripples on a pond that just keep getting bigger and bigger. I follow a local city page on FB and today some of the kids were worrying about when they could get their yearbooks and if they would ever be able to have friends sign them. Seems a small issue, but to them, it's huge. MHZ do you coach both boys and girls? It's so sad to see the spring sports canceled. The kids must be heartbroken.
(Yikes, the storm sirens are going off. Tornado warning a little too close for comfort...……..back in a sec)
15 minutes later, storms breaking up. It's going to be a long night.
Anyway...……...I'm going to share a video that most of you have probably already seen this week . It's been all over FB and there is even a thread for it on the General Discussion forum. People seemed to be most impressed that they are hearing John Deacon's voice for the first time in years. That isn't a big deal to me, but I thought it was just a cute conversation between father and son. Cam had such a typical reaction to his father. And I have to admit, I love the rabbit hat. Boy could I use one of those to annoy my grandkids. They never think I'm as amusing as I think I am.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGnGCFVcWEU
There were several news stories today on high school seniors and the things they will be missing due to the current situation. It seems the longer this goes, the more things are affected. It's like ripples on a pond that just keep getting bigger and bigger. I follow a local city page on FB and today some of the kids were worrying about when they could get their yearbooks and if they would ever be able to have friends sign them. Seems a small issue, but to them, it's huge. MHZ do you coach both boys and girls? It's so sad to see the spring sports canceled. The kids must be heartbroken.
(Yikes, the storm sirens are going off. Tornado warning a little too close for comfort...……..back in a sec)
15 minutes later, storms breaking up. It's going to be a long night.
Anyway...……...I'm going to share a video that most of you have probably already seen this week . It's been all over FB and there is even a thread for it on the General Discussion forum. People seemed to be most impressed that they are hearing John Deacon's voice for the first time in years. That isn't a big deal to me, but I thought it was just a cute conversation between father and son. Cam had such a typical reaction to his father. And I have to admit, I love the rabbit hat. Boy could I use one of those to annoy my grandkids. They never think I'm as amusing as I think I am.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGnGCFVcWEU
Hi Everyone!! MHZ! Glad you found us! So sad to hear about the high schoolers, I remember how important those times were to my kids. Hopefully, the powers that be, will reschedule events that are important. It can be done!!!
Katy! Just what you need right? Coronavirus AND a tornado. Geez!! Thanks for the vid, it was cute!
Latest Finding Freddie it out today. Making Barcelona:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7-hEY2Mqnjs
Also, Rudi announced another live this Sunday at 4:00 pm Miami time. If anyone, who doesn't get IG Live, is interested, I can attempt to screen record it and forward it to you. Just DM me. Have to say, don't have a lot of hopes for this weeks, he has been complaining a lot about the Coronavirus this week and lack of supplies available. I get his frustration, just sayin he might be a little preoccupied for a good live right now. I feel like I should also take this time to let you know that no one should be panicking about the masks that "aren't" available right now to consumers. Generally, the ones we buy off the shelf are not the right type to prevent contracting this virus. You really need special ones that you can pretty much only find in a Dr office or hospital (and don't steal them, our healthcare workers need them to take care of the ill!) Also, while gloves may be a good idea if you are out touching things, unless you sterilize everything you bring home, you can still bringing it in your house. Just trying to be real, y'all. The best way to prevent this is to wash your hands, use hand sanitizer (which seems to be in supply again), don't touch your face and stay home!
That being said, I am still at work everyday because I work for a small company with an owner who can be stupid at times. :(( Stay safe y'all!!!
Katy! Just what you need right? Coronavirus AND a tornado. Geez!! Thanks for the vid, it was cute!
Latest Finding Freddie it out today. Making Barcelona:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7-hEY2Mqnjs
Also, Rudi announced another live this Sunday at 4:00 pm Miami time. If anyone, who doesn't get IG Live, is interested, I can attempt to screen record it and forward it to you. Just DM me. Have to say, don't have a lot of hopes for this weeks, he has been complaining a lot about the Coronavirus this week and lack of supplies available. I get his frustration, just sayin he might be a little preoccupied for a good live right now. I feel like I should also take this time to let you know that no one should be panicking about the masks that "aren't" available right now to consumers. Generally, the ones we buy off the shelf are not the right type to prevent contracting this virus. You really need special ones that you can pretty much only find in a Dr office or hospital (and don't steal them, our healthcare workers need them to take care of the ill!) Also, while gloves may be a good idea if you are out touching things, unless you sterilize everything you bring home, you can still bringing it in your house. Just trying to be real, y'all. The best way to prevent this is to wash your hands, use hand sanitizer (which seems to be in supply again), don't touch your face and stay home!
That being said, I am still at work everyday because I work for a small company with an owner who can be stupid at times. :(( Stay safe y'all!!!
Amidds, I’m about to make a fast trip to the bank, and then I’m sheltering in. But quick question for you or anyone else: I’m a foodie, used to eating out with friends at least twice a week. So....what do you think about food delivery such as Door Dash or even pizza? Safe?
More later on the podcast and Rudi.
More later on the podcast and Rudi.
Katy, I actually questioned "my nurse" thoroughly this week about what to do and not do as my husband and mom are both in high risk groups. Basically, she said the above and, the rest, you have to decide where you want to draw the line. Anyone can have it and not know about it, therefore spreading it unknowingly. Anytime you go out, have someone over, etc. you are taking a chance. If it helps at all, she is NOT walking around wearing gloves and masks every time she goes out or even when she is entering/leaving work. She is following the above guidelines and not going to bars, restaurants, stores, etc unless she absolutely has to. She has postponed hair and nail appts, dr appts and our vacation (obviously). She still works 3-5 shifts per week, carries around hand sanitizer and orders Door Dash. Her only advice when ordering out was to wash your hands after handling packaging but before eating. Does that make sense? Open the pizza box, wash your hands, then grab that slice!
Thanks Amidds! Door Dash has initiated a “non-contact” delivery meaning they leave it outside your door. I’ll probably go ahead with lots of hand washing.
My bank was interesting and I’m glad I went today because I won’t need to go again until May. They had tape on the floor so you knew where to stand for social distancing and also tape to keep you away from the counter. I was second a line of two when I got there, but there were six in line when I left. I’m in for the duration now.
My thoughts are with those of you who have the care of elderly parents. The news is changing so fast it is hard to keep up.
My bank was interesting and I’m glad I went today because I won’t need to go again until May. They had tape on the floor so you knew where to stand for social distancing and also tape to keep you away from the counter. I was second a line of two when I got there, but there were six in line when I left. I’m in for the duration now.
My thoughts are with those of you who have the care of elderly parents. The news is changing so fast it is hard to keep up.
I saw that video with John’s son, I actually follow him on YouTube but his videos are kind of strange to me...probably geared towards kids his age, I suppose. I don’t watch them often. I wonder how old he is, seeing as he is living at home? Since John is near 70 it seems like his kids would be grown and gone, but I know he had 6 kids so maybe this is the youngest.
On Rudi, he was fun while he had his girlfriend, but lately I find him a little annoying. Hhhmmm, maybe I am just getting grumpy from being isolated, lol! It seems a bit unfair that he comes from a foreign country after the virus has started taking over, and then complains that there are no supplies here. There aren’t supplies anywhere, people have been buying up gloves and masks (and tp!) all over the world, it’s not specific to the US and it kind of irks me that he feels like we did it to him on purpose and that he deserves better. We all deserve better, but here we are and we’re dealing with it and not complaining! Rant over on that...I guess! As far as his book goes, I read on another thread a while back that he has been “writing” and promising this book for years and has never delivered. I am hoping that he is really working on it, but he has said that he wrote a chapter in one night, which seems odd to me. Writing isn’t easy, and I can’t imagine he can just rip through a chapter like that, unless the chapter is a few paragraphs long. And he doesn’t appear to have an editor or anyone reviewing it or helping, so I have to wonder if it is really happening. Oh well, I’ll hang on and monitor, he does drop a few Freddie tidbits in his IG stories if you can keep him focused!
Katydid, I have coached boys in the past, but currently I coach girls. It is fun, but a lot of work. I miss the girls and the matches, but I don’t miss standing outside in the March cold and winds for hours on end!
As far as deliveries and the virus go, I saw some info on TV yesterday about a study on how long the virus survives on different surfaces. For most surfaces (like plastic, etc) it was maybe 6 hours or something. But they said on cardboard it could last up to 24 hours....so now I am wondering how safe shipping boxes will be...my Amazon fix may be ending, lol!
On Rudi, he was fun while he had his girlfriend, but lately I find him a little annoying. Hhhmmm, maybe I am just getting grumpy from being isolated, lol! It seems a bit unfair that he comes from a foreign country after the virus has started taking over, and then complains that there are no supplies here. There aren’t supplies anywhere, people have been buying up gloves and masks (and tp!) all over the world, it’s not specific to the US and it kind of irks me that he feels like we did it to him on purpose and that he deserves better. We all deserve better, but here we are and we’re dealing with it and not complaining! Rant over on that...I guess! As far as his book goes, I read on another thread a while back that he has been “writing” and promising this book for years and has never delivered. I am hoping that he is really working on it, but he has said that he wrote a chapter in one night, which seems odd to me. Writing isn’t easy, and I can’t imagine he can just rip through a chapter like that, unless the chapter is a few paragraphs long. And he doesn’t appear to have an editor or anyone reviewing it or helping, so I have to wonder if it is really happening. Oh well, I’ll hang on and monitor, he does drop a few Freddie tidbits in his IG stories if you can keep him focused!
Katydid, I have coached boys in the past, but currently I coach girls. It is fun, but a lot of work. I miss the girls and the matches, but I don’t miss standing outside in the March cold and winds for hours on end!
As far as deliveries and the virus go, I saw some info on TV yesterday about a study on how long the virus survives on different surfaces. For most surfaces (like plastic, etc) it was maybe 6 hours or something. But they said on cardboard it could last up to 24 hours....so now I am wondering how safe shipping boxes will be...my Amazon fix may be ending, lol!
Katydyd5–there is some risk. On one of the affected cruise ships there were people who fell ill and their only contact was delivered food left outside their doors. This was mentioned on TWiV podcast, sorry I don’t remember which episode number.
Having said that eating is essential, and most of us don’t have months of food stashed in our homes. I’m getting groceries delivered today.
There are several medicines now being used or under study. In that respect things are getting better. I live close to New York State and they’re going into lockdown. But grocery stores will still be open. We have to eat.
Having said that eating is essential, and most of us don’t have months of food stashed in our homes. I’m getting groceries delivered today.
There are several medicines now being used or under study. In that respect things are getting better. I live close to New York State and they’re going into lockdown. But grocery stores will still be open. We have to eat.