Silver Lining of the Coronadovirus

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  • slimgirljo15
    slimgirljo15 Posts: 269,456 Member
    Petrol is cheaper than Ive seen for a very long time.
  • TarryTaffyTwo
    TarryTaffyTwo Posts: 448 Member
    edited March 2020
    777Gemma888 wrote: »
    Commutes to LA and SD are shorter ... Almost everyone is off the roads. Win!!

    That's what's odd around here. I live across from Tampa Bay, in a part of the city known for having the highest % of seniors. Everything is closed. The roads have heavy traffic, heavier than usual, all day & all night long for 3-wks. WHERE are all the octogenarians going at 7am, 9pm, midnight, 2am, every single day?? I get phone alerts every hour (only due to the high traffic levels) & the ding has woken me up so many times, I've got to figure out today how to turn it off or I'm tossing my phone into the ocean.

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  • mi_nina_lola
    mi_nina_lola Posts: 767 Member
    _Miss_chievous_ wrote: »
    r3d_butt3rfly_ wrote: »
    Everyday is a no pants day 🙌

    And no bra day!

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    erry day! shake it betty SHAKE IT!!! :o
  • _Miss_chievous_
    _Miss_chievous_ Posts: 2,765 Member
    The planet is getting a little pollution break.
  • GettinLean19
    GettinLean19 Posts: 452 Member
    _Miss_chievous_ wrote: »
    The planet is getting a little pollution break.

    Not from single use plastic 😅
  • _Miss_chievous_
    _Miss_chievous_ Posts: 2,765 Member
    GettinLean19 wrote: »
    _Miss_chievous_ wrote: »
    The planet is getting a little pollution break.

    Not from single use plastic 😅

    Damn.. true 😅🤣
  • that_night_in_paris
    that_night_in_paris Posts: 457 Member
    I finally got to break in the leather Gucci slippers I received last christmas (hey don't hate me, I have a rich auntie)
  • amorfati601070
    amorfati601070 Posts: 2,890 Member
    Johnson has some good points here. Applicable to Rona'.

    "I hope the scythe’s remorseless swing... can bring some comfort to you all."

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c4OP5xAqfWE
  • iMago
    iMago Posts: 8,714 Member
    really seems to have cut down on the spam robocallers too i think
  • TwitchyMacGee
    TwitchyMacGee Posts: 3,120 Member
    iMago wrote: »
    really seems to have cut down on the spam robocallers too i think

    My sister has seen an increase
  • cdubks88
    cdubks88 Posts: 3,573 Member
    TwitchyMacGee wrote: »
    iMago wrote: »
    really seems to have cut down on the spam robocallers too i think

    My sister has seen an increase

    Same here.
  • that_night_in_paris
    that_night_in_paris Posts: 457 Member
    Domino's Pizza is offering 50% off any pizza

    Don't judge me but this deal is my light at the end of the tunnel
  • 777Gemma888
    777Gemma888 Posts: 9,578 Member
    that_night_in_paris wrote: »
    Domino's Pizza is offering 50% off any pizza

    Don't judge me but this deal is my light at the end of the tunnel

    Pizza hut too.
  • mockchoc
    mockchoc Posts: 6,573 Member
    I've had more Chinese food delivered to the door :) Happy about that and happy to support their business too.
  • Motorsheen
    Motorsheen Posts: 20,508 Member
    that_night_in_paris wrote: »
    Domino's Pizza is offering 50% off any pizza

    Don't judge me but this deal is my light at the end of the tunnel

    Don't judge you?

    Of course we're going to judge yo.....




    wait.

    Did you say 50% off of a pizza ??
  • TarryTaffyTwo
    TarryTaffyTwo Posts: 448 Member
    cdubks88 wrote: »
    TwitchyMacGee wrote: »
    iMago wrote: »
    really seems to have cut down on the spam robocallers too i think

    My sister has seen an increase

    Same here.

    Same.
  • cdubks88
    cdubks88 Posts: 3,573 Member
    Motorsheen wrote: »
    that_night_in_paris wrote: »
    Domino's Pizza is offering 50% off any pizza

    Don't judge me but this deal is my light at the end of the tunnel

    Don't judge you?

    Of course we're going to judge yo.....




    wait.

    Did you say 50% off of a pizza ??

    😆😆
  • whoami67
    whoami67 Posts: 297 Member
    I'm keeping my fingers crossed jury duty will be cancelled later this month. It's looking hopeful.
  • MoonOverMyHammies7
    MoonOverMyHammies7 Posts: 585 Member
    I talked about my experience as an IC nurse in an earlier post. However I have realized today that I’m happier. Not because there is a pandemic and it is threatening people’s lives, but because I have seen so many people pull together and get things done. I have seen so many people finally take Infection prevention seriously. I was having serious doubts about humanity before this and now I have faith in humanity again. There are some amazing people in this world!!!!!

    Also I have had people who have multiple kids doing multiple sports on any given normal day actually get to connect as a family and sit down to dinner together and go for walks and actually spend time. I think we have changed the trigectory of our lives in many good ways. I hope some of this sticks.
  • 777Gemma888
    777Gemma888 Posts: 9,578 Member
    jcrav77 wrote: »
    I talked about my experience as an IC nurse in an earlier post. However I have realized today that I’m happier. Not because there is a pandemic and it is threatening people’s lives, but because I have seen so many people pull together and get things done. I have seen so many people finally take Infection prevention seriously. I was having serious doubts about humanity before this and now I have faith in humanity again. There are some amazing people in this world!!!!!

    Also I have had people who have multiple kids doing multiple sports on any given normal day actually get to connect as a family and sit down to dinner together and go for walks and actually spend time. I think we have changed the trigectory of our lives in many good ways. I hope some of this sticks.

    If nothing sticks after the projected 18 months of Kung Flu (CCP virus), nothing will .
  • corinasue1143
    corinasue1143 Posts: 7,464 Member
    whoami67 wrote: »
    I'm keeping my fingers crossed jury duty will be cancelled later this month. It's looking hopeful.

    They have cancelled all state, OKC, Oklahoma county, and my county courts here in Oklahoma.

  • Motorsheen
    Motorsheen Posts: 20,508 Member
    whoami67 wrote: »
    I'm keeping my fingers crossed jury duty will be cancelled later this month. It's looking hopeful.

    This brings up another issue.

    Crime.

    Crime isn't going away, but how does law enforcement handle criminals during this time?

    How will the courts respond? What will be the backlog?

    This thing sure has a wide ripple effect, amiright?
  • TwitchyMacGee
    TwitchyMacGee Posts: 3,120 Member
    Motorsheen wrote: »
    whoami67 wrote: »
    I'm keeping my fingers crossed jury duty will be cancelled later this month. It's looking hopeful.

    This brings up another issue.

    Crime.

    Crime isn't going away, but how does law enforcement handle criminals during this time?

    How will the courts respond? What will be the backlog?

    This thing sure has a wide ripple effect, amiright?

    I keep rereading the list of “essential” workers in NYS and I’m hoping the fact that law enforcement and firefighters aren’t listed is just an odd oversight
  • iMago
    iMago Posts: 8,714 Member
    TwitchyMacGee wrote: »
    Motorsheen wrote: »
    whoami67 wrote: »
    I'm keeping my fingers crossed jury duty will be cancelled later this month. It's looking hopeful.

    This brings up another issue.

    Crime.

    Crime isn't going away, but how does law enforcement handle criminals during this time?

    How will the courts respond? What will be the backlog?

    This thing sure has a wide ripple effect, amiright?

    I keep rereading the list of “essential” workers in NYS and I’m hoping the fact that law enforcement and firefighters aren’t listed is just an odd oversight

    they've already started announcing releases of "low level" inmates from a few places around the country, including here.

    plus the sheriff's office has already stated they're not going to be sending officers out to check on, let's see:

    Misdemeanor Theft
    Harassment
    Lost Property
    Family Disciplinary Actions
    Other non-emergency calls which can be resolved over the phone

    and the courthouse has announced a halt of all jury trials as well for the time being, which me being *not* a lawyer wonders, if someone won't be able to use that as a motion to dismiss or something based on not receiving a speedy trial.

    of course, Texas being Texas, I feel confident that there will indeed be people trying to get away with more crime against other people knowing the law won't be coming, at least not immediately. i also feel confident that some folks aren't gonna take such things lying down either.
  • BMcC9
    BMcC9 Posts: 4,451 Member
    I see a silver lining in that I am "practicing weaning off considering work my main social contact network" by working at home.

    I brand it as "Retirement mentality prep."

    I will be retiring in only 4 years (if I don't win the lottery first)
  • spade117
    spade117 Posts: 2,466 Member
    TwitchyMacGee wrote: »
    Motorsheen wrote: »
    whoami67 wrote: »
    I'm keeping my fingers crossed jury duty will be cancelled later this month. It's looking hopeful.

    This brings up another issue.

    Crime.

    Crime isn't going away, but how does law enforcement handle criminals during this time?

    How will the courts respond? What will be the backlog?

    This thing sure has a wide ripple effect, amiright?

    I keep rereading the list of “essential” workers in NYS and I’m hoping the fact that law enforcement and firefighters aren’t listed is just an odd oversight

    They are on the list, I just read it again after the 100% change we received today.
  • spade117
    spade117 Posts: 2,466 Member
    This is the current list for NY:

    For purposes of Executive Order 202.6, “Essential Business,” means:

    1. Essential health care operations including
    •research and laboratory services
    •hospitals
    •walk-in-care health facilities
    •veterinary and animal health services
    •elder care
    •medical wholesale and distribution
    •home health care workers or aides
    •doctor and dentist offices
    •nursing homes, or residential health care facilities or congregate care facilities
    •medical supplies and equipment providers

    2. Essential infrastructure including
    •utilities including power generation, fuel supply and transmission
    •public water and wastewater
    •telecommunications and data centers
    •airports/airlines
    •transportation infrastructure such as bus, rail, or for-hire vehicles, garages

    3. Essential manufacturing including
    •food processing, including all foods and beverages
    •chemicals
    •medical equipment/instruments
    •pharmaceuticals
    •safety and sanitary products
    •telecommunications
    •microelectronics/semi-conductor
    •agriculture/farms
    •paper products

    4. Essential retail including
    •grocery stores including all food and beverage stores
    •pharmacies
    •convenience stores
    •farmer’s markets
    •gas stations
    •restaurants/bars (but only for take-out/delivery)
    •hardware and building material stores

    5. Essential services including
    •trash and recycling collection, processing and disposal
    •mail and shipping services
    •laundromats/dry cleaning
    •building cleaning and maintenance
    •child care services
    •auto repair
    •warehouse/distribution and fulfillment
    •funeral homes, crematoriums and cemeteries
    •storage for essential businesses
    •animal shelters or animal care or management

    6. News media

    7. Financial Institutions including
    •banks
    •insurance
    •payroll
    •accounting

    8. Providers of basic necessities to economically disadvantaged populations including
    •homeless shelters and congregate care facilities
    •food banks
    •human services providers whose function includes the direct care of patients in state-licensed or funded voluntary programs; the care, protection, custody and oversight of individuals both in the community and in state-licensed residential facilities; those operating community shelters and other critical human services agencies providing direct care or support

    9. Construction including
    •skilled trades such as electricians, plumbers
    •other related construction firms and professionals for essential infrastructure or for emergency repair and safety purposes

    10. Defense
    •defense and national security-related operations supporting the U.S. Government or a contractor to the US government

    11. Essential services necessary to maintain the safety, sanitation and essential operations of residences or other essential businesses including
    •law enforcement
    •fire prevention and response
    •building code enforcement
    •security
    •emergency management and response
    •building cleaners or janitors
    •general maintenance whether employed by the entity directly or a vendor
    •automotive repair
    •disinfection
    •doormen

    12. Vendors that provide essential services or products, including logistics and technology support, child care and services needed to ensure the continuing operation of government agencies and provide for the health, safety and welfare of the public including
    •logistics
    •technology support
    •child care programs and services
    •government owned or leased buildings
    •essential government services
  • TwitchyMacGee
    TwitchyMacGee Posts: 3,120 Member
    spade117 wrote: »
    This is the current list for NY:

    For purposes of Executive Order 202.6, “Essential Business,” means:

    1. Essential health care operations including
    •research and laboratory services
    •hospitals
    •walk-in-care health facilities
    •veterinary and animal health services
    •elder care
    •medical wholesale and distribution
    •home health care workers or aides
    •doctor and dentist offices
    •nursing homes, or residential health care facilities or congregate care facilities
    •medical supplies and equipment providers

    2. Essential infrastructure including
    •utilities including power generation, fuel supply and transmission
    •public water and wastewater
    •telecommunications and data centers
    •airports/airlines
    •transportation infrastructure such as bus, rail, or for-hire vehicles, garages

    3. Essential manufacturing including
    •food processing, including all foods and beverages
    •chemicals
    •medical equipment/instruments
    •pharmaceuticals
    •safety and sanitary products
    •telecommunications
    •microelectronics/semi-conductor
    •agriculture/farms
    •paper products

    4. Essential retail including
    •grocery stores including all food and beverage stores
    •pharmacies
    •convenience stores
    •farmer’s markets
    •gas stations
    •restaurants/bars (but only for take-out/delivery)
    •hardware and building material stores

    5. Essential services including
    •trash and recycling collection, processing and disposal
    •mail and shipping services
    •laundromats/dry cleaning
    •building cleaning and maintenance
    •child care services
    •auto repair
    •warehouse/distribution and fulfillment
    •funeral homes, crematoriums and cemeteries
    •storage for essential businesses
    •animal shelters or animal care or management

    6. News media

    7. Financial Institutions including
    •banks
    •insurance
    •payroll
    •accounting

    8. Providers of basic necessities to economically disadvantaged populations including
    •homeless shelters and congregate care facilities
    •food banks
    •human services providers whose function includes the direct care of patients in state-licensed or funded voluntary programs; the care, protection, custody and oversight of individuals both in the community and in state-licensed residential facilities; those operating community shelters and other critical human services agencies providing direct care or support

    9. Construction including
    •skilled trades such as electricians, plumbers
    •other related construction firms and professionals for essential infrastructure or for emergency repair and safety purposes

    10. Defense
    •defense and national security-related operations supporting the U.S. Government or a contractor to the US government

    11. Essential services necessary to maintain the safety, sanitation and essential operations of residences or other essential businesses including
    •law enforcement
    •fire prevention and response
    •building code enforcement
    •security
    •emergency management and response
    •building cleaners or janitors
    •general maintenance whether employed by the entity directly or a vendor
    •automotive repair
    •disinfection
    •doormen

    12. Vendors that provide essential services or products, including logistics and technology support, child care and services needed to ensure the continuing operation of government agencies and provide for the health, safety and welfare of the public including
    •logistics
    •technology support
    •child care programs and services
    •government owned or leased buildings
    •essential government services

    Thank you. The list I saw was only half as long

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