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

[FortCluck]

Almost a hundred years ago, my grandfather's brother married a Shoshone, so we've always had a bit of interest. Falling into that class was awesome! A dear friend (now long gone) was full-blooded, reservation-raised Nez Perce. Linda was an amazing resource for history and neat stories. I could sit at her knee, just listening and watching her hand-weave -bead, for hours!
As far as visiting museums goes, try doing some online searches of your local (and faraway!) museums. Many are putting detailed virtual tours up - and I hear that some are actually teaching mini-courses. THAT would be cool!

It's not the same though I guess. But I will look

 

[SnapdragonQ]

Slight change of topic here. I have to confess.... I made a mistake yesterday.

For some strange reason I though A Quiet Place was the sequel for The Silence....a somewhat lower grade adventurist but strange soft thriller mystery movie I watched earlier this week. Or last week. I dunno...my days are upside down. At any rate The Silence was something I can handle watching as I'm not a big fan of real horror flicks but do like suspense and thrillers.
Ok, some alien scary movies too...like Aliens. I mean, who doesn't like a good monster movie.

Holy crap guys.......A Quiet Place is NOT like The Silence. I have more grey hair this morning to prove it.

Without giving away any story line or the plot, does anyone know if BirdBox is more like The Silence or more like The Quiet Place in intensity. I'sa skeered now.

(Incidentally, The Silence was based on a novel and the movie version came came out before either A Quiet Place or Birdbox movie. There seems to be speculation on them stealing ideas from one another)

 

[Folly's place]

I saw the trailer for The Quiet Place, and that was enough! The last thing I need right now is that sort of film, there's enough stuff actually going on out there that's for real.
Then, horror films of any sort aren't my thing!
Mary

 

[SnapdragonQ]

Oh it certainly took my mind off the real stuff!
A+++ in that category!

 

[MROO]

Are Asian blacks the ones TSC sells from Hoover's?
One thing that has always been a pet peeve of mine is the concept of asking a high price for a pet will insure its taken better care of.
I often wonder how many truly believe that or use it to justify the high price.
I can guarantee it isn't true.
We grew up without a lot of money so most of our pets were cheap or free and we always took good care of them.
I've sold puppies in the past and it showed me people spend what they have to spend and people with money to blow are more often the ones that don't take the best care of their pets and are always the ones that will throw them away the easiest.
Not saying it's always that way but I saw it very often. What someone pays has nothing to do with how they treat pets. There's more fortunate and less fortunate and good pet owners and not so good pet owners. Just because you have money doesn't mean you want to spend it on a pet and just because you don't have a lot of money doesn't mean you won't find a way.
Rant over.

Well, like you've said, you live in an isolated, protected area where people still tend to adhere to the old ways of respect for life and community values ... and I truly, TRULY envy you for it! In more urban/suburban areas, like mine, it's a much more "throwaway world." It's sad, and truth be told, many modern-day, would-be farmers only respect the almighty dollar. If it's free or cheap, it's not worth much. Our local shelters are full of dogs and cats ... and people ... that the community has tossed aside.
Even if that weren't the case, though, I'd still charge extra for started pullets. My time and brooder space are worth something. The hatcheries charge $20-60 apiece for cross pullets, then add $49- 60 shipping, to boot. It's CRAZY!! Asking $15 apiece, delivered and already past the high-heat brooder stage seems quite fair, actually. And if not, I got them for home, anyway. I don't really need to sell them. The only reason I would is that I have another batch of Nankin eggs I'd like to set - and if I keep the Asians (yes, TSC egg production pullets,) I really shouldn't hatch more .... and I want more Nannies!

 

[SnapdragonQ]

Well, like you've said, you live in an isolated, protected area where people still tend to adhere to the old ways of respect for life and community values ... and I truly, TRULY envy you for it! In more urban/suburban areas, like mine, it's a much more "throwaway world." It's sad, and truth be told, many modern-day, would-be farmers only respect the almighty dollar. If it's free or cheap, it's not worth much. Our local shelters are full of dogs and cats ... and people ... that the community has tossed aside.
Even if that weren't the case, though, I'd still charge extra for started pullets. My time and brooder space are worth something. The hatcheries charge $20-60 apiece for cross pullets, then add $49- 60 shipping, to boot. It's CRAZY!! Asking $15 apiece, delivered and already past the high-heat brooder stage seems quite fair, actually. And if not, I got them for home, anyway. I don't really need to sell them. The only reason I would is that I have another batch of Nankin eggs I'd like to set - and if I keep the Asians (yes, TSC egg production pullets,) I really shouldn't hatch more .... and I want more Nannies!

TBH, I'd think $20 to $25 would be fine too. You've done the hard part not to mention if you are meeting halfway the gas and time to deliver. Your time and efforts are valuable.
Now $100 might be considered unfair, even in your area.

 

[21hens-incharge]

Are Asian blacks the ones TSC sells from Hoover's?
One thing that has always been a pet peeve of mine is the concept of asking a high price for a pet will insure its taken better care of.
I often wonder how many truly believe that or use it to justify the high price.
I can guarantee it isn't true.
We grew up without a lot of money so most of our pets were cheap or free and we always took good care of them.
I've sold puppies in the past and it showed me people spend what they have to spend and people with money to blow are more often the ones that don't take the best care of their pets and are always the ones that will throw them away the easiest.
Not saying it's always that way but I saw it very often. What someone pays has nothing to do with how they treat pets. There's more fortunate and less fortunate and good pet owners and not so good pet owners. Just because you have money doesn't mean you want to spend it on a pet and just because you don't have a lot of money doesn't mean you won't find a way.
Rant over.

Very true. My dogs have been "inexpensive" to acquire but they have all been well cared for and loved.
I gave $50 for a pair of brothers that no one wanted.....they were very sick when we got them.
They got excellent vet care and lived long lives. I had to take out a loan for an emergency surgery one needed. I found a way....always.

I have known people who put their dogs in the pound because it dug holes or chewed a shoe. Dogs they had paid thousands for.

 

[MROO]

I saw the trailer for The Quiet Place, and that was enough! The last thing I need right now is that sort of film, there's enough stuff actually going on out there that's for real.
Then, horror films of any sort aren't my thing!
Mary

Nope, Nope, NOPE! I'f I'm gonna watch a movie, I wanna LAUGH! Or at least be educated. Historical Fiction? Yup! ... Science Fiction? Yup! ... Disney-style? Yup! ... Comedy? Yup! ... Musicals? Heck Yeah! ... Murder mysteries? Not so much ..... Tear jerkers, Not much, either ... Horror? Oh, HECK and HADES NO!

 

[Folly's place]

Rewatching 'Some Like It Hot"!
Suddenly sounds like a good idea.
Mary

 

[SnapdragonQ]

Nope, Nope, NOPE! I'f I'm gonna watch a movie, I wanna LAUGH! Or at least be educated. Historical Fiction? Yup! ... Science Fiction? Yup! ... Disney-style? Yup! ... Comedy? Yup! ... Musicals? Heck Yeah! ... Murder mysteries? Not so much ..... Tear jerkers, Not much, either ... Horror? Oh, HECK and HADES NO!

I did say I made a mistake.... *blush*

Didn't know it was horror, I thought it was a science fiction, more like The Silence. And to be fair, it wasn't actually the horror part that got me. It was the suspense and intensity.

(BTW, Moana is right up there on my top 10 favs list)