Coronavirus/Covid-19

[416ce]

This one bug brought the whole world down to earth for us to contemplate our existence. Maybe a better world outcome will be next after this is over.
Hoping and praying!

[mgap]

Aside from the health implications, it's affecting my wallet. I'm a professional photographer and have already had five shoots cancelled...

I feel your pain.  For me my business is way off from last year.

Not to downplay your plight; but think of how much places like bars and restaurants are losing on St. Patrick's Day...

Everybody will be taking a hit

[donlyn]

Not to downplay your plight; but think of how much places like bars and restaurants are losing on St. Patrick's Day...

And the patrons. Especially here in Boston. Local pubs and restaurants were closed starting today on St Patrick's Day!! Additionally, it's a somewhat celebrated city holiday known as Evacuation Day, in honor of the British army being forced to leave centuries ago in 1776. My local Irish Pub usually puts out a spectacular spread this day, especially if you like corned beef. And Guinness. As I said, from today forward, they are allowed take-out only for the near future.

Don

Edit > Time to play "Rising of the Moon". In DADGAD.  {;-)

[mgap]

Not to downplay your plight; but think of how much places like bars and restaurants are losing on St. Patrick's Day...

And the patrons. Especially here in Boston. Local pubs and restaurants were closed starting today on St Patrick's Day!! Additionally, it's a somewhat celebrated city holiday known as Evacuation Day, in honor of the British army being forced to leave centuries ago in 1776. My local Irish Pub usually puts out a spectacular spread this day, especially if you like corned beef. And Guinness. As I said, from today forward, they are allowed take-out only for the near future.

Don

Additionally, A friend of mine has qualified for the Boston Marathon and he might not be able to participate.  He is bummed out over it of course.

[donlyn]

Not to downplay your plight; but think of how much places like bars and restaurants are losing on St. Patrick's Day...

And the patrons. Especially here in Boston. Local pubs and restaurants were closed starting today on St Patrick's Day!! Additionally, it's a somewhat celebrated city holiday known as Evacuation Day, in honor of the British army being forced to leave centuries ago in 1776. My local Irish Pub usually puts out a spectacular spread this day, especially if you like corned beef. And Guinness. As I said, from today forward, they are allowed take-out only for the near future.

Don

Additionally, A friend of mine has qualified for the Boston Marathon and he might not be able to participate.  He is bummed out over it of course.

Boston Marathon is now re-scheduled to Monday, September 14, 2020.

Don

[Shutterbug]

Aside from the health implications, it's affecting my wallet. I'm a professional photographer and have already had five shoots cancelled...

Not to downplay your plight; but think of how much places like bars and restaurants are losing on St. Patrick's Day...

Oh, absolutely!

Here in Florida, Governor DeSantis closed all bars and nightclubs for 30 days. I have a lot of friends who are bartenders, servers, musicians, etc, and they're all in panic mode right now...

[timfitz63]

Aside from the health implications, it's affecting my wallet. I'm a professional photographer and have already had five shoots cancelled...

Not to downplay your plight; but think of how much places like bars and restaurants are losing on St. Patrick's Day...

Oh, absolutely!

Here in Florida, Governor DeSantis closed all bars and nightclubs for 30 days. I have a lot of friends who are bartenders, servers, musicians, etc, and they're all in panic mode right now...

30 days...?!  That's definitely an overreaction...!  I just read that San Francisco is now under a "shelter in place" order -- which sounds like a PC term for martial law to me...

People losing income, schools closed, sports leagues suspended, grocery store shelves empty...  Geez, if this is the kind of reaction the country has over a glorified flu virus, imagine what it would be like if something truly deadly got loose...?!

[zeebow]

Aside from the health implications, it's affecting my wallet. I'm a professional photographer and have already had five shoots cancelled...

sorry to hear, the ripple effects of this virus are insane

[TaylorGirl]

This is unprecedented for sure.

Suggestion (for one segment that has been hit hard):

We normally don't order take-out from local restaurants. When we choose to go out and eat, we dine in. Since all our restaurants are closed for dine-in, we are making a choice.....we are ordering take-out to support the local restaurants. We could easily eat at home, but, if we do things like this, maybe we can get them through this.

Does anyone else have any suggestions for providing community support that they'd like to share here? I'm open to them. Thanks.

[Shutterbug]

30 days...?!  That's definitely an overreaction...!  I just read that San Francisco is now under a "shelter in place" order -- which sounds like a PC term for martial law to me...

People losing income, schools closed, sports leagues suspended, grocery store shelves empty...  Geez, if this is the kind of reaction the country has over a glorified flu virus, imagine what it would be like if something truly deadly got loose...?!

I don't understand the run on bottled water and toilet paper. When did tap water become undrinkable? I have a Brita water pitcher that I fill with tap water daily, and the water tastes great.

As for the toilet paper, man, that once stumps me...

[416ce]

Human nature....Like a couple who ransack all the freezer frozen food from a local grocery store? Out of hand, get a grip really!

[timfitz63]

30 days...?!  That's definitely an overreaction...!  I just read that San Francisco is now under a "shelter in place" order -- which sounds like a PC term for martial law to me...

People losing income, schools closed, sports leagues suspended, grocery store shelves empty...  Geez, if this is the kind of reaction the country has over a glorified flu virus, imagine what it would be like if something truly deadly got loose...?!

I don't understand the run on bottled water and toilet paper. When did tap water become undrinkable? I have a Brita water pitcher that I fill with tap water daily, and the water tastes great.

As for the toilet paper, man, that once stumps me...

Yeah, I noted the same thing about water to my neighbor the other day:  even if one doesn't filter it, it's still potable water...  And as a rule, I don't buy bottled water; I take some gallon jugs to the local supermarket and fill them at a vending machine outside the door:  $0.25/gallon.  Probably costs less than the tap water coming out of my faucet...!

And toilet paper:  yeah, God forbid anyone has to wipe their posterior like the pioneers did...  I mean, if we get to the point where toilet paper is considered a precious commodity (or would that be "commode-ity" ...?) I'm pretty sure there are bigger problems afoot than what I will use to wipe my tush...

[Strumming Fool]

Pray for this world and be kind to one another. Period. The end.

[BigSkyTaylorPlayer]

Aside from the health implications, it's affecting my wallet. I'm a professional photographer and have already had five shoots cancelled...

Not to downplay your plight; but think of how much places like bars and restaurants are losing on St. Patrick's Day...

Oh, absolutely!

Here in Florida, Governor DeSantis closed all bars and nightclubs for 30 days. I have a lot of friends who are bartenders, servers, musicians, etc, and they're all in panic mode right now...

30 days...?!  That's definitely an overreaction...!  I just read that San Francisco is now under a "shelter in place" order -- which sounds like a PC term for martial law to me...

People losing income, schools closed, sports leagues suspended, grocery store shelves empty...  Geez, if this is the kind of reaction the country has over a glorified flu virus, imagine what it would be like if something truly deadly got loose...?!

Whaaat!  What do you mean if something truly deadly got loose, you living under a rock or just...well, I'm not gonna say it here.  People like you are part of the problem.  This is much more than just the flu and no its not martial law to try and protect people from others who don't think its a big deal....such as yourself apparently.

[woodnut]

A glorified flu virus and what if something truly deadly got loose is a totally irresponsible statement.
My wife is a retired registered nurse and is appalled with this kind of attitude when thousands worldwide are dying.
Also every year the flu virus varies and we all need to get immunized  no matter how long ago you had the flu.
We're all in this together.
Danny