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

[TropicalBabies]

I want my Christmas present....NOW! . Says it's still in New York City.

Must be a good one!!!

 

[IamRainey]

I can see that island living presents lots of delays but doesn't it also keep you more insulated from the virus? As I understand it, HI is the nearly-Covid-free place to be, no?

 

[h2oratt]

I don't know. I understand the paradox you cite and I don't understand it either. I just know I was living in Vancouver at the same time that 9/11 occurred (yes, the actual event). The same time when there was hysteria about the potential for anthrax/germ warfare and the handwringing about the unavailability of the antibiotic Cipro.

I got shingles. I went to a local clinic. They prescribed Cipro. I got it without any drama for under $8 Canadian (which, at the time, would have been about $6 US unreimbursed by insurance) and within a few days the pain, at least, was gone.

Could it have prevented or dealt with secondary infection of the lesions on my skin and allowed my body to deal more directly with the virus? I dunno. I didn't question it but it's one of the many reasons I'm in awe of their comprehensive medical system and their government's commitment to providing services in return for taxes. Their taxes are high. No question about it. But the return on investment and responsiveness of both local and national government is also very high.

Interesting. I heard that the UK is really struggling with their healthcare system because of the extreme lockdown no one is paying any taxes to keep it afloat.

 

[h2oratt]

I can see that island living presents lots of delays but doesn't it also keep you more insulated from the virus? As I understand it, HI is the nearly-Covid-free place to be, no?

I think it is because it is much easier on an island. Anyone going is tested and must quarantine in a hotel for 12 days.

 

[MROO]

I feel your pain @MROO on timely packages- which is like lightning striking for me. I ordered a gift on Nov 28th as part of my daughters Dec 21st birthday gift. It was sent out the day after it was ordered but I am still waiting for it to come in. The last one I ordered and gifted took 3 weeks to get here, it also was mailed from the company right away. My DH's gift sat in a Maine PO for 3 weeks and then crossed the nation in 2 days, just after Christmas.
If a company sends our package via $$ Fed Ex 2 day it will take 4 weeks on average to reach here. The new admin policy seems to embolden our postal inefficiencies and I was told by Postmistress that Fed Ex is now put on a slow boat because it is not to share a ride with the USPS? So, we the people pay the added fees and the price. Not sure how and why that is. I continue to turn to smaller business that are more worth the wait and support the little gal or guy more than ever.

To blame others is a way out of ones own shortcomings and discomfort apparently. Baby tantrums. But, oh but those emails and Michele O's arms and that tan suit!!! Oh brother. The plastic world of the faux news engine sinks lower and lower by the minute. Today I keep my fingers crossed and hope things get set right. I am completely sick of snakes, turtles, crocodiles and jackasses.

I generally shop local, too ... for pretty much everything, but these cross-country packages were unique collectibles that were absolutely perfect for my kids. I hadn't been that excited over a gift's response since we rescued DD's favorite pony - literally on his way out the door to a sale - and took her over, blind, to find him in the barn. Yup, that cool! If it wasn't for the unique nature of these things, I'd file the insurance claim and let-em, go ... but I'm hopeful ... and patient. And after seeing the reports from CA, I can wait for that particular package until after the virus dies down ...

 

[MROO]

Okay peeps. I need a positive to boost me out of a very serious mood slump. Anybody got new babies? Chicks? Pups? Kitties? Kiddos? I don't care which or what ... I just need some smiles!

 

[IamRainey]

Well, I don't know if this qualifies but he IS my baby (at 33) and you may find it distracting. ...if everything you've got doesn't totally clench up, that is.

He went hiking last weekend on Mt. Baldy. They had to use ice clamps to get to that stream but on a dare........ I'm happy to report he was able to make it back to his clothes and his car to send us the pic.

 

[LaFleche]

Well, I don't know if this qualifies

Well, to me he qualifies as a Yeti!

 

[aart]

Okay peeps. I need a positive to boost me out of a very serious mood slump. Anybody got new babies? Chicks? Pups? Kitties? Kiddos? I don't care which or what ... I just need some smiles!

 

[IamRainey]

Well, to me he qualifies as a Yeti!

I told him he's probably the first person in my long lifetime I can literally call a numb nuts.