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Post by pontiac1940 on Mar 17, 2020 13:11:37 GMT
Darin, on the left, returned from California on Friday. He, Dave and I went for a nice hike (on snow shoes) on Sunday. Darin drove himself and kept his distance. I can't imagine living in a densely populated place where "getting out" like this was not possible. Lucky me. Everyone be well.  |
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Post by whippet on Mar 17, 2020 17:08:12 GMT
Now there is a thought - how do germs manage to survive in your temperatures?  Great picture. |
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Post by pontiac1940 on Mar 17, 2020 18:09:53 GMT
how do germs manage to survive in your temperatures? Margaret They don't..at least not for long. BUT they survive in warm bodies. That's why indoor gatherings are a potential threat if someone is infected, just like with common colds and regular flu. Viruses sneezed out can live long enough to be transferred and cause infection. Preliminary studies have shown CV can last many hours on some surfaces. However, they almost certainly are much shorter lived in subfreezing temps. Walking outside where there no/few other people is safe...unless you slip on ice which I hope not to do this afternoon.  Take care Clive |
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Post by Peterj on Mar 17, 2020 20:57:14 GMT
I'm also fortunate to live in a desert environment; there are plenty of places for me to explore that are safe wrt isolation.
Here's a 360 pano showing just my photo buddy Rich
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Post by jackscrap on Mar 18, 2020 3:58:43 GMT
Hope everyone here on the PS&E forum is staying healthy and safe, and that you have good access to supplies to keep you going. The supermarket shelves where I live are constantly empty of all the basics, but sometimes if the timing is right I can pick up the odd necessities and I was very pleasantly surprised to find plenty of chocolate biscuits on the shelf, needless to say but my cooking skills are going to be put to the test to come up with meals from the available resources I have in the pantry..... My husband and I had planned a 6 week caravan trip across the bottom half of Australia, from Melbourne to Perth, leaving home on Easter Sunday, that has now been put on hold for at least 6 months, so in the meantime I have been busy stitching and googling recipes. I would usually play tennis up to 4 times a week, but those games and gatherings have all now been cancelled, so perhaps these trying times may be a good opportunity to shed some kilos, and catch up on some Netflix viewing. So far I do not know of anyone close to me that has caught this virus, so I don't really feel that I have to stay indoors totally, still walking the dog and visiting shops, but as we are headed towards the colder months that could all change in a hurry, but for now I will just enjoy the sunshine and hope that I don't run out of felt.... i.ibb.co/jwFLBPG/caravan.jpg |
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Post by pontiac1940 on Mar 18, 2020 4:23:38 GMT
Thank you for the update and well wishes Jacki! Unfortunate to change plans but many of us here seem to be more fortunate than many, especially young families. Darn good thing we can all still go outdoors. (I think whippet might be asked to stay inside in the UK. Most unfortunate.) Good luck with the cooking Jacki! We do well in that area as we both cook..and quite well too.  Our stores still have close to full shelves, although one major grocery store was out of canned soups the other day. Ask me again next week. I was able to get everything on my list yesterday, so feel lucky. Tough time for the world. Best to all, Clive |
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Post by cats4jan on Mar 18, 2020 8:53:56 GMT
Things are slowly coming to a halt. Casual restaurants are still open, but some are doing takeout only - saying you cannot eat in their restaurants but you can pickup/drive thru or get delivery. Others are trying to run as usual, but business is so slow you know that will soon change. As far as I know, we have no virus cases in our city of 70,000 people.
In our retirement community, people are walking and biking, but we have no formal gatherings. The economic devastation is going to be something we haven’t seen in 100 years. So sad for all.
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Post by whippet on Mar 18, 2020 19:50:44 GMT
We are having similar to you, Janice.Some pubs, restaurants,hairdressers, and others, have closed. As have theatres etc.
Today, a local church stated they are cancelling all services for the foreseeable future - even weddings.
I always keep a good stock of frozen vegetables. I am getting short, but there aren't any in the supermarkets.
I have heard that hospitals are only dealing with emergencies, all other admittances for operations are being cancelled.
And old people who are seriously ill with the virus, have to stay at home.
Don't quote me on that though, as there are all sorts of rumours going around now.
How economies will recover from this, I am sure I don't know.
At least young people will realise that life isn't a bed of roses, after all.
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Post by blackmutt on Mar 18, 2020 21:05:04 GMT
All sounds familiar. No frozen foods, no eating out, no TP, no pasta etc etc. Working at the office on a limited basis, otherwise based from home. Still allowed outside thankfully!!
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Post by tonyw on Mar 18, 2020 23:40:47 GMT
Maybe time for me to catch up on some courses. All the Lynda.com courses (now LinkedIn Learning) are available free with my local library card and they have a pretty extensive selection of photography, processing and design courses or any other subject you fancy.
Tony
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Post by Tina B on Mar 19, 2020 23:09:10 GMT
I have been using Lynda.com through my local library too. There are lots of good resources if you just look. We are staying at home and taking walks outside with the dog. Lucky we don't have any close neighbors so we can be out around. Stay safe and be careful. Look out for the elderly and try to help where you can safely.
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Our stores still have close to full shelves, although one major grocery store was out of canned soups the other day. Ask me again next week. I was able to get everything on my list yesterday, so feel lucky. 
