Square Wheels Posted March 23, 2020 Share #1 Posted March 23, 2020 No facts for this thread, how is this viral threat making you feel? If I get a little warm, I start thinking I have a fever and that tickle in my throat must be another symptom. I am very stressed about work. We don't have answers. We're making this up as we go. We will be judged on how we managed this crisis. I am not convinced this is not the end. 16k dead in 4 months, if this continues it may be over 100k by the end of the year. Or maybe far worse. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donkpow Posted March 23, 2020 Share #2 Posted March 23, 2020 I am not that worried because I am taking steps to protect myself and others. I am also not in situations that allow high degrees of hazard. When I look at the numbers and compare to historical situations of similar nature, I am not seeing a threat that exceeds expectations. Government response has been to 'flatten the curve' to ensure treatment capacity exists and at risk populations get a bit more protection. This is not the plague. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Kzoo Posted March 23, 2020 Popular Post Share #3 Posted March 23, 2020 I am losing sleep at night about our business. We are in a great position as things stand right now. That could change quickly. I have 15 employees that are counting on this thing holding together. It's my job, my investment, my retirement... I have also be blessed with great loyal employees and an strong leadership team. I have a feeling that this thing will not last as long as many think. The economy is another matter. 2 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddmaxx ★ Posted March 23, 2020 Share #4 Posted March 23, 2020 It is out of our hands.........if it ever was. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longjohn ★ Posted March 23, 2020 Share #5 Posted March 23, 2020 I don't see how we are going to prevent getting exposed to it, we can just try to slow it down so we don't all get it at once. I think the young people want to get it and get it over with while there are still medical people to help. I don't know where it will go but expect a long haul. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Zephyr Posted March 23, 2020 Popular Post Share #6 Posted March 23, 2020 I worry about my family. Counting my parents, aunts and uncles I have I think around 15 close family members over 75 years old. I do not think we will get through this with losing someone to this I worry about my kids, all are in their mid to late 20's and just starting out. As of today all three are still working but each of them and/or their respective partners will take financial hits because if this that at their age will take time to recover I worry about my wife who, for the last 14 months has been fighting a bizarre auto-immune malady that may leave her exposed. Everytime I sneeze or cough even a bit it comes to mind. Every time my phone rings I wonder before I answer it if I am being called in to be deployed somewhere It is a shitty time, and when I get home, truth be told, I try not to think about it 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris... Posted March 23, 2020 Share #7 Posted March 23, 2020 I feel that people around here (Effingham, IL) are not taking it seriously. It's an insult to all healthcare workers who are trying to slow down the spread. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dinneR ★ Posted March 23, 2020 Share #8 Posted March 23, 2020 Stress is in the air. Given the low level of testing, I think we have a long way to go. We still have tourists here. Everyone is still grocery shopping, right? It will keep spreading. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris... Posted March 23, 2020 Share #9 Posted March 23, 2020 this was posted on my works website. It's bullshit. COVID-19 UPDATE Printing Businesses are considered an Essential Business Last Friday March the 20th, the Governor of Illinois, issued COVID-19 Executive Order No. 8. The declaration mandates a Stay at Home order for all people living in Illinois except for essential personnel. Wortman Printing is considered an “Essential Business” as described in the Executive Order. As printers we provide communication services through the World of Print to many critical industries as outlined in the Governors order. https://www2.illinois.gov/IISNews/21288-Gov._Pritzker_Stay_at_Home_Order.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12string Posted March 23, 2020 Share #10 Posted March 23, 2020 9 minutes ago, Longjohn said: we can just try to slow it down so we don't all get it at once This is the goal. If we can stretch it out, fewer people will die. Not just by flattening the curve, but by giving us time to get more medical supplies, develop medicine, maybe even develop some human immunity. The economy is a tough guess. We were headed for a cyclical recession anyway, this just tipped it over. And the drastically fast drop in the economy, and rise in unemployment is known to be temporary. Once we get the all clear, the economy will ramp up very quickly. Though there will be casualties that won't return. It certainly made the planned recession worse. And somehow we have to pay the bill when it comes due. A lot of things will not be the same for a long time. I read an editorial talking about how it's highlighting the need for a lot of social safety nets we as Americans have been ignoring. Don't be surprised if support for universal health care goes up dramatically. I think a lot of corporations have made good decisions for people over profits, they may re-focus now. We've learned dependence at a time when we were tearing ourselves away from each other. Priorities will be changed - for the better. I don't expect to have a problem if I get infected. I'm more concerned about who I may infect. Right now, we're all stressed. It shows even here. Let's all keep it in mind, keep giving each other some latitude 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted March 23, 2020 Author Share #11 Posted March 23, 2020 I want to cry. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilbur ★ Posted March 23, 2020 Share #12 Posted March 23, 2020 I am not hopeful. I have resigned to the fact that it will end me if I contract it because I already have respiratory and immune issues. I am ok with that. I worry about my mother who has been dealt a horrendous number of blows in the past 5 years. She has renal failure and attends dialysis 3 days a week which keeps her too close to a lot of sick folks. I look around at the numbers of people who are not making attempts to distance themselves and figure a little reprieve in new cases will coax everyone into letting their guard down. It disgusts me. Realistically, I think it will be rotating through the masses until there is an injection. I think there will be a lot of people taken far too early and I feel very strongly that globalism is at the centre of it. In the same capacity that electronic trading expedites the collapse of markets. This isn't the first and won't be the last. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reverend_Maynard Posted March 23, 2020 Share #13 Posted March 23, 2020 I feel pretty similar to donkpow... taking it seriously but not super worried 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisL Posted March 23, 2020 Share #14 Posted March 23, 2020 Anymore I’m the older person and with a diabetes a higher risk in my family group. I’m taking precautions and making necessary lifestyle adjustments but am not overly stressed about it. Neither my wife nor I have been financially impacted either so no sleepless nights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shootingstar Posted March 23, 2020 Share #15 Posted March 23, 2020 31 minutes ago, ChrisL said: Anymore I’m the older person and with a diabetes a higher risk in my family group. I’m taking precautions and making necessary lifestyle adjustments but am not overly stressed about it. Neither my wife nor I have been financially impacted either so no sleepless nights. I am not financially impacted....meaning I still have a job and still work. 45 minutes ago, Square Wheels said: I want to cry. I'm abit haunted by the reality for my sister-doctor who is on the front-line of care. Because she is afraid for herself, etc. now. But she tries not to think about it. For lst time in several decades, I referred to her as my baby sister (because she is in birth order) in my email of concern and love to her after I read this from another Toronto emergency medicine doctor who just lost his otherwise healthy 77 yr. old father in law to cv-19: https://nationalpost.com/news/a-toronto-doctor-describes-what-its-like-to-watch-his-father-in-law-die-from-covid-19-in-seven-days?video_autoplay=true I cried abit...it was around 5:00 am today when I read this. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randomguy Posted March 23, 2020 Share #16 Posted March 23, 2020 25 minutes ago, Wilbur said: Realistically, I think it will be rotating through the masses until there is an injection. This. I stopped going to thai hookers and gay bathouses and full-blown raves, and mostly stopped hanging out in ER's for the free broadband, so I don't have immediate worries. I would love to hang out in the mountains with friends, but don't want to put them at risk if I were to visit. I would also like to hang out in Ohio a bit, but same thing. Traveling anywhere assumes a bit of risk, too. This blows. I also don't want any of you bastards to get it and be the outlier who expires from this. I think many here who aren't retired are gonna lose jobs, too. Suckage all the way around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airehead Posted March 23, 2020 Share #17 Posted March 23, 2020 53 minutes ago, Square Wheels said: I am very stressed about work. We don't have answers. We're making this up as we go. We will be judged on how we managed this crisis. I am not convinced this is not the end. Me too. We are tweaking our plans daily. The recovery will be as hard as the event. 47 minutes ago, donkpow said: Government response has been to 'flatten the curve' to ensure treatment capacity exists and at risk populations get a bit more protection. I am not sure flatten the curve has been successful given the lack of seriousness displayed by many. The asymptomatic carriers are killing us. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airehead Posted March 23, 2020 Share #18 Posted March 23, 2020 I am alternatively mad and sad. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Further Posted March 23, 2020 Share #19 Posted March 23, 2020 I'm scared. I don't see a lot of people taking this seriously around here. A guy at work kept crowding me, I kept backing away, he told me he wasn't sick, I asked him how the fuck he knew I wasn't ? I don't like that I'm still working, scared shitless about bringing it home, Mrs. Further won't survive it. I like that I still have a pay check coming in but I wouldn't trust our management to run water downhill, let alone control this. 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddmaxx ★ Posted March 23, 2020 Share #20 Posted March 23, 2020 Go back to work. The economy is more important than old people dying. That's not really how I feel about it but that's going to be the law of the land. I'll die of this. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead ★ Posted March 23, 2020 Share #21 Posted March 23, 2020 Yeah, I'm couped up. I remain hopeful that all will end well but the economy tanking makes it harder. It's difficult to have an economy when there are no actors. Until there is an injection as many have stated, I suspect the economy will continue to move up and down. It's scary the territory it's in now, but if we can get a predictable curve going then folks won't be so panicky and maybe the markets will chill. In the end, I believe we will recover. I think the markets do OK but the sooner there is a vaccine obviously the better. Or we get used to this wave after wave of self-quarantine. I do worry about my job in that I just refinanced my house and bought a new car on loan. My first payments on both of those happen in April. So I'm in he hole amigo. All my retirement is in stock but I have 10 years before that so I am fairly confident that it has plenty of time to recover. How do I feel? Every time I go out and practice good strategy like sanitization and social distancing (about once a week) I think of how simple it is and it's easy to dupe myself into a false sense of being. But every time I return home, I am grateful I am not showing any symptoms and tell myself to remain in house and cut back on the odds even more. I worry about my wife that has to go to work at her healthcare facility. I'm grateful she does and I'm grateful all the staff continues to sacrifice themselves to provide care for the rest of us. But I worry. There's more chance that I breaks out in her office and brings it home than me making 6 foot transactions with people out there. I also have heart disease and while I have stents, I don't think this is a time to get cute with definitions. I'm playing this conservatively and I suspect our governor is going to enforce a stay at home Draconian rule tonight at 5:30 on TV like a few other states in the country have. Honestly, it's a good time to go solo bike riding -- and if you've never played video games -- this seems like an ideal time to do so. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Kirby Posted March 23, 2020 Popular Post Share #22 Posted March 23, 2020 I'm not specifically very worried about catching it, but I have a floating low grade anxiety about a lot of things. It's probably aggravated by the fact I'm home alone except for some quick shopping trips. I'm the type who likes to plan and know how things are going to go and all this uncertainty is unsettling. The financial impacts are worrying too - both for my own retirement plans but more directly for people who lose their jobs and have immediate financial worries. I try to be positive and part of me really thinks in a few months we'll be back on a more regular schedule, but not seeing my family for a long stretch doesn't help. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airehead Posted March 23, 2020 Share #23 Posted March 23, 2020 well said Kirby 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post petitepedal ★ Posted March 23, 2020 Popular Post Share #24 Posted March 23, 2020 When my sister was attempting suicide on a regular basis and yanking my mother's chain (solo parent) I was the rock...the stability..I am trying to maintain that now. I am doing my best to follow 6ft distance and hand washing..but I am the person on the point in my building..on maintenance guy is on the brink of cracking. I say I have a good strong faith and if it is my time..well it is...I leave behind no one. So for now yeah its gonna get worse..I am scared..but I am the rock. I may breakdown when it is all over. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Posted March 23, 2020 Share #25 Posted March 23, 2020 1 minute ago, Airehead said: well said Kirby Thanks, but I also realize how petty my response can sound when there are so many people on the front lines risking their health to help others. Realizing the sacrifices others are making does help me put my own anxiety in perspective even if it doesn't stop it. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Kirby Posted March 23, 2020 Popular Post Share #26 Posted March 23, 2020 2 minutes ago, petitepedal said: . . .and if it is my time..well it is...I leave behind no one. So for now yeah its gonna get worse..I am scared..but I am the rock. I may breakdown when it is all over. You may not have children, but it's clear that you have a lot of friends who appreciate your kind and generous spirit. Plus you have us. I consider you a real friend and if anything happened to you a lot of us here would be impacted. 3 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted March 24, 2020 Share #27 Posted March 24, 2020 38 minutes ago, Kirby said: but not seeing my family for a long stretch doesn't help. My fambly is dispersed over NJ-MD-PA-OH-TX so we are used to long distance communicating. My wife thinks it is weird that my main communication with my mother is email, but it works for us! 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtyhip Posted March 24, 2020 Share #28 Posted March 24, 2020 41 minutes ago, petitepedal said: When my sister was attempting suicide on a regular basis and yanking my mother's chain (solo parent) I was the rock...the stability..I am trying to maintain that now. I am doing my best to follow 6ft distance and hand washing..but I am the person on the point in my building..on maintenance guy is on the brink of cracking. I say I have a good strong faith and if it is my time..well it is...I leave behind no one. So for now yeah its gonna get worse..I am scared..but I am the rock. I may breakdown when it is all over. Very solid rock. Good job. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prophet Zacharia Posted March 24, 2020 Share #29 Posted March 24, 2020 I feel like there are two extremes: anxiety, because you can’t work because your work isn’t considered essential and you’re worried how you will pay your bills, and you’re directly providing patient care, you’re stressed, scared and wondering if you’re going to get sick and expose yourself family, too. I can’t contemplate the group that isn’t upset by this. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Airehead Posted March 24, 2020 Popular Post Share #30 Posted March 24, 2020 1 hour ago, petitepedal said: When my sister was attempting suicide on a regular basis and yanking my mother's chain (solo parent) I was the rock...the stability..I am trying to maintain that now. I am doing my best to follow 6ft distance and hand washing..but I am the person on the point in my building..on maintenance guy is on the brink of cracking. I say I have a good strong faith and if it is my time..well it is...I leave behind no one. So for now yeah its gonna get worse..I am scared..but I am the rock. I may breakdown when it is all over. Don’t be afraid to come here for support. This mamby-pamby group is pretty good at support. 2 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtyhip Posted March 24, 2020 Share #31 Posted March 24, 2020 Work computer came home with me today. Tomorrow, will be interesting. I have no webcam, so attire could be less strict. No more worry about my coworker. She had her hands on her mouth and nose, as she stood outside of my desk. I said "Stop touching your mouth." She didn;t even reply. Just stone faced me, and walked away. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtyhip Posted March 24, 2020 Share #32 Posted March 24, 2020 7 minutes ago, Airehead said: Don’t be afraid to come here for support. This mamby-pamby group is pretty good at support. Yes, it is. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smudge ★ Posted March 24, 2020 Share #33 Posted March 24, 2020 I don't worry about getting sick except I don't want HoSmudge to get this virus. As it is he caught the cold I had, but this virus would be pretty tough on him. As far as employment goes, I'm in healthcare and we received an email from our union president tonight telling us no one is being laid off. And my 401k is sitting in its safe fund. So far, so good. Fingers crossed. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prophet Zacharia Posted March 24, 2020 Share #34 Posted March 24, 2020 39 minutes ago, Dirtyhip said: have no webcam, so attire could be less strict. If you wear pants “to work” tomorrow, the virus wins. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead ★ Posted March 24, 2020 Share #35 Posted March 24, 2020 6 hours ago, Wilbur said: I am not hopeful. I have resigned to the fact that it will end me if I contract it because I already have respiratory and immune issues. Don't come in contact with it. We're not ready for you to check out ami. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Zealot Posted March 24, 2020 Popular Post Share #36 Posted March 24, 2020 Honest feelings: I am concerned about the lives all around that are/will be affected by this; by the illness itself as well as the economical impact it is having/will have on so many. Lives are going to be disrupted. People are dying, and more are going to die. And it hurts knowing this and feeling helpless to do much of anything about it. As a parent, I am concerned for my family and their safety/well being through all of this. Though I am certainly not looking to die, I know I am not immortal and I know in whom my heart and my faith rest. I cannot predict the timing of my own demise, but when it comes, I trust in Christ. I am not trying to be trite, nor am I attempting to make this a religious post. But this is so much a part of who I am and who I have been for so many years. And SW’s query is about how we feel. This is how I feel. When all of this began to hit the fan here in the US, honestly the first thought I had was this excerpt from the book of Mark: “And there arose a great storm of wind, and the waves beat into the ship, so that it was now full. And he was in the hinder part of the ship, asleep on a pillow: and they awake him, and say unto him, Master, carest thou not that we perish? And he arose, and rebuked the wind, and said unto the sea, Peace, be still. And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm. And he said unto them, Why are ye so fearful? How is it that ye have no faith? And they feared exceedingly, and said one to another, What manner of man is this, that even the wind and the sea obey him?” I have to apply this to my heart today. And I am thankful that I read this post. Because of the work I do, this epidemic seems to be a boon right now and I am absolutely overwhelmed with what I have to accomplish in a very short time at work. I am working from home, and many of our construction sites are shut down, but my work load has tripled/quadrupled and I have awoken every morning for the past week wondering how I am going to get through this successfully. Yet, just as I cannot control the pandemic or it’s eventual outcome, I cannot control these work factors in my life either. I can only do what I can do. And I can trust in the One who owns the ship. I pray for all here, that we come out on the other side of this with a greater appreciation for the gift of life and what we truly have. And I pray for quick resolution to the impacts this thing will have and most importantly, I pray for those whose loved ones won’t survive and have worries for those in their lives who are most at risk. I pray comfort for all. 😞 And for us all, let us be reminded of the words largely attributed to Chief Tecumseh of the Shawnee: “So live your life that the fear of death can never enter your heart. Trouble no one about their religion; respect others in their view, and demand that they respect yours. Love your life, perfect your life, beautify all things in your life. Seek to make your life long and its purpose in the service of your people. Prepare a noble death song for the day when you go over the great divide. Always give a word or a sign of salute when meeting or passing a friend, even a stranger, when in a lonely place. Show respect to all people and grovel to none. When you arise in the morning give thanks for the food and for the joy of living. If you see no reason for giving thanks, the fault lies only in yourself. Abuse no one and no thing, for abuse turns the wise ones to fools and robs the spirit of its vision. When it comes your time to die, be not like those whose hearts are filled with the fear of death, so that when their time comes they weep and pray for a little more time to live their lives over again in a different way. Sing your death song and die like a hero going home.” Love those around you well. Don’t ever leave them guessing how much you care. @Square Wheels, if you must lock this thread because of my post, then please, just delete the post. This isn’t intended at all to spark any kind of debate. But this is who I am. Peace. 3 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Silly Posted March 24, 2020 Share #37 Posted March 24, 2020 I am with SW. Any little symptom, I assume it is the virus. I get annoyed by people wearing masks at the grocery store. I am sure some may have risks that justify them but I suspect many are just paranoid and selfishly using a mask that a healthcare worker needs. Sitting at home feels like the 'Passover' scene in "10 Commandments." We're all just hunker down waiting for the angle of death to pass. This is going last a couple weeks (months?) and we don't have sheep's blood to paint above our doors. The Jews really had it good. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parsnip Totin Jack ★ Posted March 24, 2020 Share #38 Posted March 24, 2020 As many of you have stated previously, we are facing two distinct threats. One, is the pandemic that is a threat to our health. The second is the recession, triggered by many factors, but the pandemic is the catalyst spreading fear and anxiety. The impact to many by businesses closing and the effects of the quarantine efforts to stem the impact of this novel disease. We are in this together and will pull through this. My approach is that fear and anxiety raise our stress levels. The effect of stress on our bodies includes reducing ability to fight infections and increases the risk of acquiring this or other illnesses. To combat this, I practice mindful meditation, eating well and exercising regularly to keep my immune system strong and able to fight off infection. I also practice social distancing and washing my hands regularly as my wife has a weakened immune system. She is still fighting a possible MRSA infection after three rounds of antibiotics. I will remain aware of the risks but will not let fear and uncertainty impact how I live my life. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post MoseySusan Posted March 24, 2020 Popular Post Share #39 Posted March 24, 2020 18 hours ago, Kirby said: I'm not specifically very worried about catching it, but I have a floating low grade anxiety about a lot of things. It's probably aggravated by the fact I'm home alone except for some quick shopping trips. I'm the type who likes to plan and know how things are going to go and all this uncertainty is unsettling. The financial impacts are worrying too - both for my own retirement plans but more directly for people who lose their jobs and have immediate financial worries. I try to be positive and part of me really thinks in a few months we'll be back on a more regular schedule, but not seeing my family for a long stretch doesn't help. I thought about you yesterday. Here's the story: It's "virtual Prom spirit week" for my high school, and the school Senate is encouraging everyone to post a photo of their school spirit each day on Twitter. Monday was "self-care day". One of our students posted a selfie while eating an ice cream treat...a kind of Drumstick, pre-packaged ice cream cone. Clearly, he had stocked up on ice cream treats to weather this time of crisis. I'm convinced he also has a good supply of Thank You notes. 6 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead ★ Posted March 24, 2020 Share #40 Posted March 24, 2020 4 hours ago, Old#7 said: As many of you have stated previously, we are facing two distinct threats. One, is the pandemic that is a threat to our health. The second is the recession, triggered by many factors, but the pandemic is the catalyst spreading fear and anxiety. The impact to many by businesses closing and the effects of the quarantine efforts to stem the impact of this novel disease. We are in this together and will pull through this. My approach is that fear and anxiety raise our stress levels. The effect of stress on our bodies includes reducing ability to fight infections and increases the risk of acquiring this or other illnesses. To combat this, I practice mindful meditation, eating well and exercising regularly to keep my immune system strong and able to fight off infection. I also practice social distancing and washing my hands regularly as my wife has a weakened immune system. She is still fighting a possible MRSA infection after three rounds of antibiotics. I will remain aware of the risks but will not let fear and uncertainty impact how I live my life. Agreed. Fear does not help. It's good for self preservation. Do your best to keep yourself safe. Beyond that, it is a detriment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead ★ Posted March 24, 2020 Share #41 Posted March 24, 2020 Me: "Why the fuck are people hoarding?" Brother-In-Law: "I know, they're friggin idiots. Those same people who have already been to store 8 times. Also, I hadnt gone for a few weeks because every time i tried a place it was so packed with idiots i just gave up. But I did manage to get into Safeway for minute last night and it was packed mostly with old bitchy people ." 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoseySusan Posted March 24, 2020 Share #42 Posted March 24, 2020 And...found out on Sunday that my nephew who lives in NYC has Covid-19 symptoms, but cannot get tested. He’s pretty sure he’s got it, though. I feel disheartened that testing is so limited. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffJim Posted March 24, 2020 Share #43 Posted March 24, 2020 18 hours ago, RalphWaldoMooseworth said: My fambly is dispersed over NJ-MD-PA-OH-TX so we are used to long distance communicating. My wife thinks it is weird that my main communication with my mother is email, but it works for us! My brother the doctor sends postcards. Some years he will send me 30 or more. And he does this to most of the family. Crazy. He is an infectious disease specialist, so this crisis is right up his alley. I haven't talked to him since the early days, when he didn't think it would amount to much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted March 24, 2020 Share #44 Posted March 24, 2020 19 minutes ago, BuffJim said: My brother the doctor sends postcards. Some years he will send me 30 or more. And he does this to most of the family. Crazy. He is an infectious disease specialist, so this crisis is right up his alley. I haven't talked to him since the early days, when he didn't think it would amount to much. Seems like now's a good time to check in with him! Or is he too busy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randomguy Posted March 24, 2020 Share #45 Posted March 24, 2020 23 minutes ago, roadsue said: And...found out on Sunday that my nephew who lives in NYC has Covid-19 symptoms, but cannot get tested. He’s pretty sure he’s got it, though. I feel disheartened that testing is so limited. Everybody says you can't get tested here until after you are being hospitalized for it, that is when they produce the test. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddmaxx ★ Posted March 24, 2020 Share #46 Posted March 24, 2020 27 minutes ago, BuffJim said: My brother the doctor sends postcards. Some years he will send me 30 or more. And he does this to most of the family. Crazy. He is an infectious disease specialist, so this crisis is right up his alley. I haven't talked to him since the early days, when he didn't think it would amount to much. He probably doesn't want to talk about that much now. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12string Posted March 24, 2020 Share #47 Posted March 24, 2020 Called the dentist today for a broken tooth. I told them it didn't hurt so they said to stay out of their office. Unless I develop a fever, then come right in. Ummm....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilbur ★ Posted March 24, 2020 Share #48 Posted March 24, 2020 31 minutes ago, BuffJim said: My brother the doctor sends postcards. Some years he will send me 30 or more. And he does this to most of the family. Crazy. He is an infectious disease specialist, so this crisis is right up his alley. I haven't talked to him since the early days, when he didn't think it would amount to much. Maybe he was basing his guesstimate of early Chinese propaganda. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilbur ★ Posted March 24, 2020 Share #49 Posted March 24, 2020 33 minutes ago, roadsue said: And...found out on Sunday that my nephew who lives in NYC has Covid-19 symptoms, but cannot get tested. He’s pretty sure he’s got it, though. I feel disheartened that testing is so limited. It isn't that testing is so limited, it is that demand is so big. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoseySusan Posted March 24, 2020 Share #50 Posted March 24, 2020 52 minutes ago, Wilbur said: It isn't that testing is so limited, it is that demand is so big. I’m not buying into your supply-side reasoning. Interesting article: https://hbr.org/2020/03/that-discomfort-youre-feeling-is-grief Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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