MyHumanZoo—amazon boxes should be safe as long as your delivery man is not a carrier of the virus.
The study you’re referring to is under lab conditions. They can’t for obvious reasons put virus on a box and then ship it and study how long the virus remains infectious! WHO is saying delivery boxes are OK.
As a precaution I’m unboxing everything outside, bringing my stuff in and putting the boxes straight into recycling, and then washing hands. This is still less risky than going to the store. I don’t know if this precaution is really needed, but I’m doing it anyway. It might not be a bad idea to put off non-essential purchases for the time being.
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Galileo,hello! I think of you every time I leave the "s" off a link to make it live. :) Thanks for all of the advice. I'd had two Amazon boxes just sitting in the entryway until I could get to them. You spurred me to action. All this hand washing is drying out my hands!
I'm going to try to remember to watch Rudi this week, but if he's as scattered and unorganized as he has been, this may be my last time. I'm kind of tired of Run, Rudi, Run, though I do say good for him for making the effort and keeping at it. He does look thinner. MHZ, we did talk a bit about his book before. Personally I think he's given himself an allotted amount of time each day to write, and quite possibly he's calling that given time a chapter. It's also possible that he's been working on the book for a long time, but pushing it aside for other projects. I actually thought I might use some of this time confined to the house to finish a Shutterfly book I started a long time ago called "Family Fun 2017". At that time my goal was to make a book a year. I do have two books for the years prior, but then I ran out of steam.
Cameron Deacon does seem a bit quirky but I think you are right MHZ that's he's geared towards people his age or younger. I think I read that he is 27 and he is John's youngest child.
Amidds, thanks for the podcast link. I just watched it. Nothing new in this one, and not enough Freddie for me. it indicated that this was Part 1 so maybe we will see more of Freddie in part 2. I do enjoy listening to Mike Moran though.
I'm going to try to remember to watch Rudi this week, but if he's as scattered and unorganized as he has been, this may be my last time. I'm kind of tired of Run, Rudi, Run, though I do say good for him for making the effort and keeping at it. He does look thinner. MHZ, we did talk a bit about his book before. Personally I think he's given himself an allotted amount of time each day to write, and quite possibly he's calling that given time a chapter. It's also possible that he's been working on the book for a long time, but pushing it aside for other projects. I actually thought I might use some of this time confined to the house to finish a Shutterfly book I started a long time ago called "Family Fun 2017". At that time my goal was to make a book a year. I do have two books for the years prior, but then I ran out of steam.
Cameron Deacon does seem a bit quirky but I think you are right MHZ that's he's geared towards people his age or younger. I think I read that he is 27 and he is John's youngest child.
Amidds, thanks for the podcast link. I just watched it. Nothing new in this one, and not enough Freddie for me. it indicated that this was Part 1 so maybe we will see more of Freddie in part 2. I do enjoy listening to Mike Moran though.
Galileo, at least the stores are open my whole town everything is shut down. I have to go to the city to get anything.Walmart wont let you order toilet paper online you have to get it in store and they are out.
Mhz, Do you coach girls wrestling my son wrestled all through highschool and junior high and even went to wrestle in Japan to represent the US.When you said matches It sounded like you might be a wrestling coach.In junior high he wrestled in the 90 weight division.In his senior year it was the 130 or 140 I think.Rudi gets on my nerves a bit but people like him so who am I to say .I just am not too interested in those German years they dont impress me they seem to have been some of his darker times from a personal perspective.
Hi everyone! So good to see the conversation and information about this current situation (yes the ‘ion’s were intentional.... haha). I’ve been thinking about all of you and so glad to hear you are all safe and hunkering in. I agree about concern for those with higher risk. did just get the stay-home order in IL from the Governor starting tonight at 5pm. Amidds — did that change your going in to work?
Our company is instituting full work at home at least thru end of month. So, I believe it’s Rainbow I’ll be joining for working in PJs. :)
Great to know about pizza box!!! I have one from last night. Based on this knowledge I will take it out of the box. Thanks!!
Rainbow- thank you for Your message re: show. the one you were going to looks so good too. There will be shows in our future!!!
I have made an exception and let the dog on the bed yesterday. I think I’ve started something. It’s great though. Anyone else find your doing something differently?
I agree that we will always remember this moment. And I really hope the in it together, global caring, slowing down, being together aspects do change us and do Stay. I felt such gratitude seeing them restocking at grocery store.
As usual I’m going back thru posts. Think I may owe a few more answers. :)
Our company is instituting full work at home at least thru end of month. So, I believe it’s Rainbow I’ll be joining for working in PJs. :)
Great to know about pizza box!!! I have one from last night. Based on this knowledge I will take it out of the box. Thanks!!
Rainbow- thank you for Your message re: show. the one you were going to looks so good too. There will be shows in our future!!!
I have made an exception and let the dog on the bed yesterday. I think I’ve started something. It’s great though. Anyone else find your doing something differently?
I agree that we will always remember this moment. And I really hope the in it together, global caring, slowing down, being together aspects do change us and do Stay. I felt such gratitude seeing them restocking at grocery store.
As usual I’m going back thru posts. Think I may owe a few more answers. :)
And MHZ!! Hi!! So glad your here!!!
Thanks JB! Good to know on the boxes, thank you Galileo. I agree that we’ll always remember this time, and I’m sure this will change things going forward. Soon we’ll be saying “remember when people used to shake hands and hug when they met?” Ha!
My life hasn’t changed a lot, I am retired so most of my time is already at home. We are fortunate in that there are no known cases in my county yet. I feel for people in small apartments and without access to outdoor space, I imagine the domestic fighting cases may jump in number. What’s the saying? Familiarity breeds contempt? Lol!
My life hasn’t changed a lot, I am retired so most of my time is already at home. We are fortunate in that there are no known cases in my county yet. I feel for people in small apartments and without access to outdoor space, I imagine the domestic fighting cases may jump in number. What’s the saying? Familiarity breeds contempt? Lol!
Sorry Chevyman, I forgot to answer...no I don’t coach wrestling. That made me laugh, I can’t imagine myself wrestling at all! I coach tennis, mainly because the outfits are way cuter than the wrestling ones. Just kidding! ; )
Another thing that makes me sad though, professional tennis is suspended and now the French Open has been moved to fall. I am desperately hoping that Wimbledon doesn’t also get cancelled or moved. I live for tennis tournaments and watch as much as possible.
Another thing that makes me sad though, professional tennis is suspended and now the French Open has been moved to fall. I am desperately hoping that Wimbledon doesn’t also get cancelled or moved. I live for tennis tournaments and watch as much as possible.
Mhz, The worst thing I hated about my son wrestling had to wax his legs .Tennis is a cool sport I love to watch it.
I could've killed my son he went to the city and went to a place pub in the city last night to eat drink and hear a band I could've killed him.I chewed him out horribly this virus scares me to death people are dying it reminds me of when I became sick and they could do very little.Young people just dont understand and think they are invinsible.
Katy, couldn’t agree more on the Rudi thing. More power to him, I hope he does well with his projects but, it’s getting tiresome for me. Also not holding my breath on his book cuz that also seems to be dragging on.
HI JB, you been missing girl ;). Yes, as of yesterday, Illinois is on lockdown (as I call it), and I am now out of work until 4/8. I am fortunate enough to work for a company that is small enough and (occasionally) generous enough to pay us for 3 weeks max before we have to dip into our vacations. Of course, I brought home my laptop and will continue to work as I do the acct, payroll and HR stuff. My husband, unfortunately, works for a government contractor and his employer has gotten an exemption for their 2000+ employees to continue to work as they are “necessary for national defense”. He even got a letter sent home to carry with him in case he gets stopped. Pisses me off....my hubby is a bit older than me and this outside him at risk. Not to mention my mom as, if he brings it home, I can spread it to her and I’m the only family she has to help her. I am trying to get him to use up his vacation. *sigh*
HI JB, you been missing girl ;). Yes, as of yesterday, Illinois is on lockdown (as I call it), and I am now out of work until 4/8. I am fortunate enough to work for a company that is small enough and (occasionally) generous enough to pay us for 3 weeks max before we have to dip into our vacations. Of course, I brought home my laptop and will continue to work as I do the acct, payroll and HR stuff. My husband, unfortunately, works for a government contractor and his employer has gotten an exemption for their 2000+ employees to continue to work as they are “necessary for national defense”. He even got a letter sent home to carry with him in case he gets stopped. Pisses me off....my hubby is a bit older than me and this outside him at risk. Not to mention my mom as, if he brings it home, I can spread it to her and I’m the only family she has to help her. I am trying to get him to use up his vacation. *sigh*
Well, I watched Rudi today and he did marginally better than the last time. He reminds me of the students I used to have who could not sit still. He showed off his office again, but then settled into answering questions. He did talk about the corona virus a bit. It was disconcerting to watch him repeatedly touch his nose and mouth after he showed off the sanitary station he has by his front door. I have noticed that I touch my face much more often than I ever knew too but watching him was an additional reminder for me. He talked a lot about the chapters he is working on and I have to believe "chapter" has a different meaning for him than it does for most of us. I guess we'll find out soon enough. Nothing new today but he did say that one chapter will be about Jim and he might have said some of Freddie's other lovers too. Sorry, I wasn't paying close enough attention.
My state is on lockdown too as of tonight. If you are "caught" out you have to be able to prove you are on essential business. I was hoping to make a quick trip to the grocery store this week but now I don't know. You are lucky you can do your job from home Amidds. Are all 2000+ of your husband's fellow employees in the same building? It's so hard to believe that he has to carry a letter with him in case he is stopped. I hope he considers your situation and decides to use up some vacation.
I hope all of you are well. Be safe...………...
My state is on lockdown too as of tonight. If you are "caught" out you have to be able to prove you are on essential business. I was hoping to make a quick trip to the grocery store this week but now I don't know. You are lucky you can do your job from home Amidds. Are all 2000+ of your husband's fellow employees in the same building? It's so hard to believe that he has to carry a letter with him in case he is stopped. I hope he considers your situation and decides to use up some vacation.
I hope all of you are well. Be safe...………...
I am also in Illinois and have one of those letters as I work in the tranportation industry for a manufacturing company that sells steel products. I am a quality engineer, and could work at home, but there is only so much email I can read and respond to. Our company's business software works well remotely, but I rarely use it. I need to use and maintain our custom quality inspection database and also have access to the company network files, and this does not work well remotely at my company. Also, I would feel guilty abandoning our inspectors. Why should I get to safely work at home while they risk going to work? It would seem like I thought that the lower level people who perform the real work are "expendable" while I safely work in luxury at home. I am in my upper 50's and have diabetes, but even so, my risk of death is probably eaily less than 5%.
St. Jiub, speaking of diabetes, even though you're under 60, your diabetes would be considered an underlying medical condition that places you at greater risk for complications from the coronavirus (COVID-19). Seriously, take advantage of the "luxury" of being able to work from home. Not all are afforded the same.
Katydyd, it was awesome to hear John Deacon's voice - after all these years - from the YouTube livestream. His son, Cameron, has type 1 diabetes, formerly known as insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus or juvenile diabetes. Cam wears an insulin pump. That's why John expressed concern how Cam's "blood sugars are up." He IS quirky, but I do like him. I've watched his YouTube videos.
BTW, I have a vested interest in diabetes because of my family history. My late father had type 2 diabetes, even though he was slender. My sister had gestational diabetes. My 1st cousin has type 1 diabetes from the age of 8. It's in my blood.
Anyway, I'm sharing a humorous image of John Deacon that was posted earlier in a private FB group by another QZ member. I do NOT treat COVID-19 lightly, but the image made me laugh. I hope nobody gets offended.
Katydyd, it was awesome to hear John Deacon's voice - after all these years - from the YouTube livestream. His son, Cameron, has type 1 diabetes, formerly known as insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus or juvenile diabetes. Cam wears an insulin pump. That's why John expressed concern how Cam's "blood sugars are up." He IS quirky, but I do like him. I've watched his YouTube videos.
BTW, I have a vested interest in diabetes because of my family history. My late father had type 2 diabetes, even though he was slender. My sister had gestational diabetes. My 1st cousin has type 1 diabetes from the age of 8. It's in my blood.
Anyway, I'm sharing a humorous image of John Deacon that was posted earlier in a private FB group by another QZ member. I do NOT treat COVID-19 lightly, but the image made me laugh. I hope nobody gets offended.
The photo is funny and with a good message, Jo T.--thanks!