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

[MROO]

How is it determined that you've passed the peak already? How many were infected?

My guess is that "behind the peak" means that they haven't reached it, yet ... and that's probably a good call!

 

[SnapdragonQ]

Question for any fishing people-

I have a creek that is about 5' to 8' wide and usually between 1' to 2' deep. I say usually because I can't remember the last time it wasn't high from flooding.
Anyway, it's always full of minnows, little fish, snails, and crayfish. (crawdads)
The flow is usually pretty good and I'm thinking a casting net would not work to catch the minnows, but am at a loss when I look at minnow nets for kids to play in creeks or the hard tubular nets/traps for small fish or prawns.

I'm thinking the flow is too strong for the traditional soft crab nets for pier fishing, where it lays flat that you put bait in the middle then pull up when you get a crab. And anything more elaborate left in place will get tossed around in the flow, though I have one quiet area before the bridge culverts.

Any advice for a sturdy net I can use while wading in the creek to catch fish?

Why am I asking? -Potential chicken food.

 

[SnapdragonQ]

The hits just keep coming. I think I'm giving up on social distancing and isolation and just going straight to hibernation.
I am a substitute teacher with the public school system. School is out pretty much for the rest of the year, so I have no job.
I've been subbing for a looooong time, so I have a good following and work every day, but since sub hours are considered fluid, we get no unemployment benefits.
My summer job is closed indefinitely and could well go under from this. And ... big surprise ... nobody's hiring!
My ex just informed me that he's been laid off indefinitely. Now there will be no alimony or child support.
With no income, I'll lose my house.
I'd say, "I want my Mommy," but at this rate, I may just get what I ask for ... moving back in, kids, dogs, cats and all ... but no chickens. They're not allowed, there. I'm trying really, REALLY hard to stay positive ... but it's getting really, REALLY hard to do!
At least we're all fairly healthy ... for now.
Jesus, take the wheel. Please. ✝

I'm hearing that rent and mortgage relief is in discussions for upcoming bills going through congress and I think there is already something in place that makes it so people cannot be evicted, for now.
Also, do you qualify for unemployment? You should since you've had steady employment. I know it varies by state, but once upon a time my mom filled in for school bus drivers and could claim unemployment when there were not routes for her to drive, even when that was because of the Christmas break.
I think the regulations for unemployment is changing/has changed specifically to help people in your situation. And your ex's.

Aside from that, I'm sending you bleached hugs. It's such an uncertain time.

 

[MROO]

Question for any fishing people-

I have a creek that is about 5' to 8' wide and usually between 1' to 2' deep. I say usually because I can't remember the last time it wasn't high from flooding.
Anyway, it's always full of minnows, little fish, snails, and crayfish. (crawdads)
The flow is usually pretty good and I'm thinking a casting net would not work to catch the minnows, but am at a loss when I look for minnow nets for kids to play in creeks with and hard tubular nets for small fish or prawns.

I'm thinking the flow is too strong for the traditional soft crab nets for pier fishing, where it lays flat that you put bait in the middle then pull up when you get a crab. And anything more elaborate left in place will get tossed around in the flow, though I have one quiet area before the bridge culverts.

Any advice for a sturdy net I can use while wading in the creek to catch fish?

Why am I asking? -Potential chicken food.

We used to line our crab baskets with cheap tulle (netting by the yard.) The chicken wire of the basket nets kept the tulle open, while the tulle kept in the fish (and all the other little garbage we came up with, but that's half the fun.) If you're sewing, cut a circle a little bigger than needed to fill the basket. If you cut a large square, instead, you can cut strips along the edge and tie them onto the rim, like one of the fleece tied pillows that kids make, these days.

 

[SnapdragonQ]

We used to line our crab baskets with cheap tulle (netting by the yard.) The chicken wire of the basket nets kept the tulle open, while the tulle kept in the fish (and all the other little garbage we came up with, but that's half the fun.) If you're sewing, cut a circle a little bigger than needed to fill the basket. If you cut a large square, instead, you can cut strips along the edge and tie them onto the rim, like one of the fleece tied pillows that kids make, these days.

Excellent idea! I have plenty of tulle and could fashion a frame from fencing or chicken wire.
Than you thank you thank you!!!

 

[MROO]

I'm hearing that rent and mortgage relief is in discussions for upcoming bills going through congress and I think there is already something in place that makes it so people cannot be evicted, for now.
Also, do you qualify for unemployment? You should since you've had steady employment. I know it varies by state, but once upon a time my mom filled in for school bus drivers and could claim unemployment when there were not routes for her to drive, even when that was because of the Christmas break.
I think the regulations for unemployment is changing/has changed specifically to help people in your situation. And your ex's.

Aside from that, I'm sending you bleached hugs. It's such an uncertain time.

Thanks. I'll take the hugs ... bleached or not. And no, subs don't qualify for unemployment, at least not here, they don't. Part time bus drivers do, even for the summer when they don't have work, but those of us who step into the classroom when the teachers can't aren't "real" employees. No health benefits, no sick leave, no unemployment.
I love my job. I've watched pretty much every single child in this end of the county grow up. I know them, they know me. I can't go anywhere without a youngster running up for a hug (really hard, right now!) or a college kid asking, "Do you remember me?" Of course I do! I'm too old to go back to school and retrain. I couldn't work long enough to pay back the student loan. And retirement? Hah! Especially now. I'll work until the day they put me under. I'll have to!
I'm sorry to rant like this ... I know it's not like me ... but I'm feeling SO overwhelmed at the moment. I think a good night's sleep is in order ... possibly preceded by a glass of wine ... or two ...

 

[ChocolateMouse]

How is it determined that you've passed the peak already? How many were infected?

I read this on the Ohio Nurses Association facebook page, so I'm not sure. I wasn't looking at govt websites. Bear in mind that some beds are probably not taken by COVID patients.

Also we're not past the peak. We're behind the peak.

 

[SnapdragonQ]

Thanks. I'll take the hugs ... bleached or not. And no, subs don't qualify for unemployment, at least not here, they don't. Part time bus drivers do, even for the summer when they don't have work, but those of us who step into the classroom when the teachers can't aren't "real" employees. No health benefits, no sick leave, no unemployment.
I love my job. I've watched pretty much every single child in this end of the county grow up. I know them, they know me. I can't go anywhere without a youngster running up for a hug (really hard, right now!) or a college kid asking, "Do you remember me?" Of course I do! I'm too old to go back to school and retrain. I couldn't work long enough to pay back the student loan. And retirement? Hah! Especially now. I'll work until the day they put me under. I'll have to!
I'm sorry to rant like this ... I know it's not like me ... but I'm feeling SO overwhelmed at the moment. I think a good night's sleep is in order ... possibly preceded by a glass of wine ... or two ...

How about 3 glasses of wine? And rant away gf, though after 3 glasses I may not understand what you are saying...

Hopefully some relief will be coming through these bills. I know everyday waiters would not ordinarily qualify, but those are some of the people hit the hardest and ones I hear being discussed. Surely they (Gov) will take into account subs and all the support people a school needs besides salaried teachers.

 

[CluckNDoodle]

The hits just keep coming. I think I'm giving up on social distancing and isolation and just going straight to hibernation.
I am a substitute teacher with the public school system. School is out pretty much for the rest of the year, so I have no job.
I've been subbing for a looooong time, so I have a good following and work every day, but since sub hours are considered fluid, we get no unemployment benefits.
My summer job is closed indefinitely and could well go under from this. And ... big surprise ... nobody's hiring!
My ex just informed me that he's been laid off indefinitely. Now there will be no alimony or child support.
With no income, I'll lose my house.
I'd say, "I want my Mommy," but at this rate, I may just get what I ask for ... moving back in, kids, dogs, cats and all ... but no chickens. They're not allowed, there. I'm trying really, REALLY hard to stay positive ... but it's getting really, REALLY hard to do!
At least we're all fairly healthy ... for now.
Jesus, take the wheel. Please. ✝

I'm so sorry to hear this. It's happening everywhere. My Husband isn't working right now and I'm just grateful that we're not exposed. I keep telling myself maybe it's a God thing and we're home on my little income so that we can stay safer during all of this. He does have a heart condition and already had open heart surgery so I feel better that he's not exposed but the financial aspect is very real for so many families right now. I just have to believe it will be ok in the end. Maybe it will be like hitting the reset button and we'll all come out better than before. Sending hope and positive vibes your way!

 

[IamRainey]

The hits just keep coming. I think I'm giving up on social distancing and isolation and just going straight to hibernation.
I am a substitute teacher with the public school system. School is out pretty much for the rest of the year, so I have no job.
I've been subbing for a looooong time, so I have a good following and work every day, but since sub hours are considered fluid, we get no unemployment benefits.
My summer job is closed indefinitely and could well go under from this. And ... big surprise ... nobody's hiring!
My ex just informed me that he's been laid off indefinitely. Now there will be no alimony or child support.
With no income, I'll lose my house.
I'd say, "I want my Mommy," but at this rate, I may just get what I ask for ... moving back in, kids, dogs, cats and all ... but no chickens. They're not allowed, there. I'm trying really, REALLY hard to stay positive ... but it's getting really, REALLY hard to do!
At least we're all fairly healthy ... for now.
Jesus, take the wheel. Please. ✝

This is awful!

Does your state have one of the mandates that you can't be removed from your home during this emergency? How about unemployment?

Have you heard that the Marriot Corp has declared that all their employees are still employed at zero hours a week, preventing many if not most of them from being able to collect unemployment?!