Popular Post jsharr ★ Posted January 30, 2021 Popular Post Share #1 Posted January 30, 2021 We had a dumbass come into the office without being tested after being sick this week. Stomach issues and body aches. After I told him I did not want him in our offices until being tested he did a rapid test and was negative, but out of an abundance of caution, I have opted to isolate for 5 days and then get tested. I am symptom free but just do not want to take any chances. I made my decision to isolate after speaking with my doctor, who will perform my covid test 5 days after my possible exposure. Staying at a local suite hotel less than a mile from the house. Wife is going shopping and bringing me groceries later today. I just had to use a paper towel as a coffee filter. This is worse than glamping. 3 8 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Some Old Guy Posted January 30, 2021 Share #2 Posted January 30, 2021 When I just went to the dentist about a week ago, they asked me all the usual questions about having been sick, having a fever, flying on a plane, etc. But what is to keep someone from lying? Maybe they flew somewhere but they don't think it matters, so they just say they didn't fly. Seems like just asking people to be honest falls a bit short of reality. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solution Square Wheels Posted January 30, 2021 Solution Share #3 Posted January 30, 2021 You'll catch Covid from the hotel. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prophet Zacharia Posted January 30, 2021 Share #4 Posted January 30, 2021 2 minutes ago, Clark said: Seems like just asking people to be honest falls a bit short of reality. Unless you have the capacity to test, what option do you have? But even testing everyone isn’t 100% safe. It cuts down your risk a lot, but a) the rapid tests aren’t as accurate as the PCR tests and b) neither test will reliably detect recent exposure (the reason @jsharr needs to wait to test before returning home). So, you mitigate your risks to the best of your ability using the resources you have available. But at the end of the day, we don’t have enough access to testing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddmaxx ★ Posted January 30, 2021 Share #5 Posted January 30, 2021 8 minutes ago, Clark said: When I just went to the dentist about a week ago, they asked me all the usual questions about having been sick, having a fever, flying on a plane, etc. But what is to keep someone from lying? Maybe they flew somewhere but they don't think it matters, so they just say they didn't fly. Seems like just asking people to be honest falls a bit short of reality. Some have found themselves in serious trouble for lying about their health and the infecting someone else. I'm not sure, but in some places it's a crime and in others perhaps grounds for a stiff civil case. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted January 30, 2021 Author Share #6 Posted January 30, 2021 I am bored. TV channels suck. Cannot plug in HDMI to tv to stream. Have already finished one book. I may take a nap, or do some sit ups and pushup and planks and then take a nap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted January 30, 2021 Author Share #7 Posted January 30, 2021 You know to tell you are bored? When you take apart your Sonicare toothbrush to give it a deep cleaning is one sign. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddmaxx ★ Posted January 30, 2021 Share #8 Posted January 30, 2021 Just now, jsharr said: You know to tell you are bored? When you take apart your Sonicare toothbrush to give it a deep cleaning is one sign. You are doing the right thing. Good on ya. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted January 30, 2021 Author Share #9 Posted January 30, 2021 2 minutes ago, maddmaxx said: Some have found themselves in serious trouble for lying about their health and the infecting someone else. I'm not sure, but in some places it's a crime and in others perhaps grounds for a stiff civil case. Yep. I realize I could play the odds and stay home and go to Scouts, but I could not live with myself if I gave this to someone and it resulted in a death. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted January 30, 2021 Share #10 Posted January 30, 2021 Invent something, like baseball, or Twinkies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prophet Zacharia Posted January 30, 2021 Share #11 Posted January 30, 2021 3 minutes ago, Square Wheels said: You'll catch Covif from the hotel. Unlikely if it’s been cleaned between guests. Not impossible, but I’d rate it as lower in risk than going shopping or to an office building. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Some Old Guy Posted January 30, 2021 Share #12 Posted January 30, 2021 1 minute ago, jsharr said: You know to tell you are bored? When you take apart your Sonicare toothbrush to give it a deep cleaning is one sign. You should shave your mustache. That should keep you busy for a while. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prophet Zacharia Posted January 30, 2021 Share #13 Posted January 30, 2021 3 minutes ago, jsharr said: You know to tell you are bored? When you take apart your Sonicare toothbrush to give it a deep cleaning is one sign. So do the Stars play tonight? Or at least the Mavs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted January 30, 2021 Author Share #14 Posted January 30, 2021 Just now, Clark said: You should shave your mustache. That should keep you busy for a while. I would have to use MS paint as a razor. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted January 30, 2021 Author Share #15 Posted January 30, 2021 Just now, Prophet Zacharia said: So the Stars play tonight? Or at least the Mavs? The only thing worse than watching baseball on tv is watching basketball. Or maybe I have that backwards. I will have to check on the Stars. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddmaxx ★ Posted January 30, 2021 Share #16 Posted January 30, 2021 2 minutes ago, jsharr said: Yep. I realize I could play the odds and stay home and go to Scouts, but I could not live with myself if I gave this to someone and it resulted in a death. Did you happen to notice if your toothbrush had a California prop 65 warning label? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddmaxx ★ Posted January 30, 2021 Share #17 Posted January 30, 2021 Does this mean 5 days of really bad parodies? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MickinMD ★ Posted January 30, 2021 Share #18 Posted January 30, 2021 19 minutes ago, Clark said: When I just went to the dentist about a week ago, they asked me all the usual questions about having been sick, having a fever, flying on a plane, etc. But what is to keep someone from lying? Maybe they flew somewhere but they don't think it matters, so they just say they didn't fly. Seems like just asking people to be honest falls a bit short of reality. There's not much of an alternative to hoping for honest answers and taking the temperature via forehead besides closing everything down. Having spent a couple weeks with gum and tooth aches, going to one dentist, then waiting 8 days for a root canal appointment, now waiting 6 total weeks to Feb. 22nd to get the permanent crown, I'm glad they're in business! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted January 30, 2021 Share #19 Posted January 30, 2021 Thanks for the tooth references. I haven't been to a dentist in two years now. I just made an appt at a new dentist. Mine retired. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Some Old Guy Posted January 30, 2021 Share #20 Posted January 30, 2021 7 minutes ago, MickinMD said: I'm glad they're in business! Me too. It just makes you think, though. Suppose Jsharr's guy was someone he didn't know and the guy didn't mention being sick? Jsharr would now probably be at home unknowingly infecting everyone (possibly). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prophet Zacharia Posted January 30, 2021 Share #21 Posted January 30, 2021 1 hour ago, jsharr said: The only thing worse than watching baseball on tv is watching basketball. Or maybe I have that backwards. I will have to check on the Stars. I’m no fan of basketball, to be sure. Stars play the Hurricanes at 7 pm Eastern. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Posted January 30, 2021 Share #22 Posted January 30, 2021 Glad you're being safe, even though this is very inconvenient for you. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airehead Posted January 30, 2021 Share #23 Posted January 30, 2021 Good call. A rapid test is just a snap shot. Pretty accurate with more false positives than false negatives, yet still a snap shot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted January 30, 2021 Author Share #24 Posted January 30, 2021 3 hours ago, maddmaxx said: Does this mean 5 days of really bad parodies? I cannot believe that no one has picked the low hanging fruit of this thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Silly Posted January 30, 2021 Share #25 Posted January 30, 2021 3 hours ago, jsharr said: I am bored. TV channels suck. Cannot plug in HDMI to tv to stream. Have you tried masturbating? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted January 30, 2021 Share #26 Posted January 30, 2021 Just now, Mr. Silly said: Have you tried masturbating? He said he took two naps. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Silly Posted January 30, 2021 Share #27 Posted January 30, 2021 1 minute ago, Square Wheels said: He said he took two naps. Good point. He's only been there a couple hours. He must be a "two pump chump". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrAzY Posted January 30, 2021 Share #28 Posted January 30, 2021 I was kicked out of work for 12 days because somehow my wife tested positive for COVID even though she never leaves the house. Least the 12 days is paid.. Whats weird is that I just got back this week from emergency leave for 25 days... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted January 31, 2021 Author Share #29 Posted January 31, 2021 I am bored Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted January 31, 2021 Share #30 Posted January 31, 2021 2 hours ago, jsharr said: I am bored Write a book. Create a symphony. Solve Riemann Hypothesis. Sheesh, it's not that hard to think of things to do. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Further Posted January 31, 2021 Share #31 Posted January 31, 2021 Maybe ya could write a song.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheep_herder ★ Posted January 31, 2021 Share #32 Posted January 31, 2021 Work, read, watch a movie, polish boots, work crossword puzzles, etc. in between napping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddmaxx ★ Posted January 31, 2021 Share #33 Posted January 31, 2021 Well, are you awake? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheep_herder ★ Posted January 31, 2021 Share #34 Posted January 31, 2021 1 hour ago, maddmaxx said: Well, are you awake? Maybe not! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddmaxx ★ Posted January 31, 2021 Share #35 Posted January 31, 2021 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donkpow Posted January 31, 2021 Share #36 Posted January 31, 2021 Since he is locked up in a hotel room, he should at least try to keep decent hours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Some Old Guy Posted January 31, 2021 Share #37 Posted January 31, 2021 A number of years ago, I regularly stayed at a relatively nice Holiday Inn in Los Angeles while visiting the area on business several times a year. Attractive young ladies were often seen seated in the hotel lobby. If you made eye contact with them, they would smile and approach you. It was certainly one way to alleviate the stress and/or boredom associated with work-related hotel life. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donkpow Posted January 31, 2021 Share #38 Posted January 31, 2021 3 minutes ago, Clark said: A number of years ago, I regularly stayed at a relatively nice Holiday Inn in Los Angeles while visiting the area on business several times a year. Attractive young ladies were often seen seated in the hotel lobby. If you made eye contact with them, they would smile and approach you. It was certainly one way to alleviate the stress and/or boredom associated with work-related hotel life. That's the way it is around Naval stations, as well. I assume all military bases. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petitepedal ★ Posted January 31, 2021 Share #39 Posted January 31, 2021 At least I was at home when I was waiting...washed windows, organized some shelves and drawers..had 3 or 4 boxes of donations when I was done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airehead Posted January 31, 2021 Share #40 Posted January 31, 2021 What are you doing for meals? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheep_herder ★ Posted January 31, 2021 Share #41 Posted January 31, 2021 2 minutes ago, Airehead said: What are you doing for meals? Think he has a suite and his wife is supplying groceries. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted January 31, 2021 Share #42 Posted January 31, 2021 14 hours ago, Square Wheels said: Solve Riemann Hypothesis. Is that aboot an auditorium in Nashville? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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