Coronavirus, Covid 19 Discussion and How It Has Affected Your Daily Life Chat Thread

[SnapdragonQ]

The Hunger Games and The Divergent set. Both are based on a series of novels. I enjoyed the movies even though they are targeted towards younger adults.

Sometimes I like movies based on books better, but usually I like the books better because the details are much richer. Having liked the movies I'd imagine the books are better.

 

[SnapdragonQ]

Sheesh, you got me going now...
Nicholas Evens does a good novel - The Horse Whisperer, Smoke Jumper, and The Divide were good reads.

Nicholas Sparks will pull your heart out, squeeze it, and gently hand it back to you along side a box of tissues. His books dive more into the human condition.

A classic like Call of the Wild by Jack London should be on everyone's bucket list.

I hear Harlan Coben writes a good novel and I know Jodi Picoult has written several really good books. I can't read those unless I'm in the mood to dig deep.

 

[MROO]

LOL...one of the reasons I use it mainly for non-fiction. Not many people are on waiting lists for books on tiling or kitchen remodels.

Those sound like some interesting reads!

My mistake ... It's the PIXIES in the bushes that bite ... the fairies are just really, REALLY sneaky. I guess it's time for a reread ...

 

[MROO]

Hmmm. men in kilts sounds tempting but, I bet there are no photos in the book.

That's okay ... I'll bet your imagination builds a better picture, anyway. That's why I prefer books to movies ... my mind creates the "perfect picture," which is sometimes ruined by Hollywood's pretty boy/diva images!
Speaking of which - The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. NOT the movie ... the BOOKS! And yes, the answer is 42, but do you remember the question? It's okay if you don't; nobody else does, either!
"GoodBye and Thanks for All the Fish!"

 

[Molpet]

That's okay ... I'll bet your imagination builds a better picture, anyway. That's why I prefer books to movies ... my mind creates the "perfect picture," which is sometimes ruined by Hollywood's pretty boy/diva images!
Speaking of which - The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. NOT the movie ... the BOOKS! And yes, the answer is 42, but do you remember the question? It's okay if you don't; nobody else does, either!
"GoodBye and Thanks for All the Fish!"

7 million years is a long time to remember what your computing

 

[MROO]

7 million years is a long time to remember what your computing

Don't confuzzle me with technical details ... ask the dolphins!

 

[MROO]

I’d love to do audio books. My kindle can’t do audio books though so I’d have to do it on my phone.

Pop a disk into the computer while you're puttering around the house!

 

[MROO]

Okay - back to reality for a moment.
Will somebody PLEASE hold me back before I murderize DD's boyfriend's mother?
He lives out of state, so in a moment of weakness and compassion (they haven't seen each other since March) I allowed him to come spend some time with us. I trust them both implicitly ... that's not the issue.
The ISSUE! - and yes, I shouted for a reason - is that his mother is at home, cranky and wanting him to return early. Apparently she's not feeling well and needs him to come home and feed the chickens & goats for her (her 11 year old isn't required to help, because she has a friend over, this week.)
"Gee, what's wrong?" Well, "Mom" has been achy, with a low-grade fever, for over a week, now (pre DD's BF pick-up) and her temp just spiked. Now, I know this kid isn't exactly her top priority in life (I could tell stories, but I won't, 'cause I REALLY like him!) But, really? Achy? Fever? In a pandemic? And she didn't say anything about it to me when we made the plans? Even though she KNEW we were going to my mother's 80th Birthday Social-Distancing Party?
Somebody just shoot me now before I hurt someone!

 

[FortCluck]

Okay - back to reality for a moment.
Will somebody PLEASE hold me back before I murderize DD's boyfriend's mother?
He lives out of state, so in a moment of weakness and compassion (they haven't seen each other since March) I allowed him to come spend some time with us. I trust them both implicitly ... that's not the issue.
The ISSUE! - and yes, I shouted for a reason - is that his mother is at home, cranky and wanting him to return early. Apparently she's not feeling well and needs him to come home and feed the chickens & goats for her (her 11 year old isn't required to help, because she has a friend over, this week.)
"Gee, what's wrong?" Well, "Mom" has been achy, with a low-grade fever, for over a week, now (pre DD's BF pick-up) and her temp just spiked. Now, I know this kid isn't exactly her top priority in life (I could tell stories, but I won't, 'cause I REALLY like him!) But, really? Achy? Fever? In a pandemic? And she didn't say anything about it to me when we made the plans? Even though she KNEW we were going to my mother's 80th Birthday Social-Distancing Party?
Somebody just shoot me now before I hurt someone!

Hoping she gets tested because now you all have a chance of having it. People really are not taking this seriously! I am so sorry that you have to deal with this.

 

[Folly's place]

Please rant away, you are certainly entitled to rage over this!
People are idiots, and I hope this doesn't turn out to be problem you are rightfully worried about. So much for family visits!
Mary