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Post by Reactionary Rage on Mar 16, 2020 13:29:12 GMT
Fucking a!
High five BRO
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Post by rayge on Mar 16, 2020 13:35:41 GMT
Hang on a minute while I find my gloves and hand-sanitiser...
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Post by Deleted on Mar 16, 2020 13:53:57 GMT
I've just had a call from my doctor's surgery in Sunderland. They're advising no one to come in and asked to switch an appointment to a telephone call.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 16, 2020 14:39:56 GMT
I'll be fucked if I'm going to stay indoors for four months.
You can go outside, just not mix with people. Buy a megaphone or something.
It's obviously going to be completely impractical. The whole thing is going to be an acid test for the legacy of austerity and every fucker who's been calling for a 'choice based' medical system over the last 10 years. I doubt many will be happy with the tens of thousands of missing nurses, hospital beds or police officers in a few months. Maybe the world will look a bit different when this is over and fewer people will find the greasy pole so attractive.
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Post by Sneelock on Mar 16, 2020 15:23:04 GMT
L.A. formally started "social distancing" policies today. Eateries are take-out only. no entertainment venues & no Gyms until further notice.
Shopping is still a pain in the ass but it's getting a little more manageable. One big chain isn't opening until 8AM so they can "sanitize" (translation: restock). the other big chain is open at 6AM but doesn't have any items worth hoarding because they haven't restocked yet. so, with a little planning, popping out early is working so far.
Friday & Saturday people were bashing into each other. today many were saying "good morning" and realizing we have something in common if only no meat, no water, no toilet paper.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 16, 2020 15:29:00 GMT
Because I'm old and an early riser, I usually shop at the supermarket early on Sunday mornings because the bakery is putting out fresh rolls and bagels and they're stocking the shelves --- anywhere from 7:30 to 8 am. My ex does online grocery shopping on Amazon and they have nixed that so my daughter came with me to shop for them. Usually, it's me and maybe two other people shopping that time of the morning, but there were 5x as many people and lots more doing big runs.
One thing that struck me as really American - all the meat and convenience food, like frozen pizza, were wiped out, but the fruit and produce sections were fine. I eat lots of fruit and vegetables so it was good for me.
Talking to a friend, he has lost over $200,000 from his retirement savings and mine has been cut in half in the last week. I remember working with some older guys in '08 and they had to work a couple/few years longer than they'd anticipated to make up what they'd lost in recession. I'm preparing myself for that.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 16, 2020 16:21:01 GMT
I sit fairly close to management and I overheard one telling another to shut down hiring.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 16, 2020 18:17:57 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Mar 16, 2020 18:20:38 GMT
One thing that struck me as really American - all the meat and convenience food, like frozen pizza, were wiped out, but the fruit and produce sections were fine. I eat lots of fruit and vegetables so it was good for me. It's strange that people don't grasp this. What do you do to fight off a virus? Keep your vitamins and hydration high.
But no. Bog rolls and pasta.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 16, 2020 21:18:39 GMT
Officials have ordered "shelter in place" for the county I live in and five other SF Bay Area counties. Luckily, I have a work laptop and cell so it's easy. Goes until April 7th.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 16, 2020 21:23:15 GMT
Sorry to hear that Sloop. No chance of getting the lot if/when the markets adjust back?
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Post by Deleted on Mar 16, 2020 22:33:51 GMT
Sorry to hear that Sloop. No chance of getting the lot if/when the markets adjust back? They'll mostly likely come back when the market does. I had $1,000 in an e-shares account for my son when he said he was interested in trading, but he never has. I just went into his account and bought some down stocks, hoping they come back. Ford and Adobe Software are down nearly 10%, and both are pretty steady earners, so I bought $800 worth just to see what they'll do.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 16, 2020 23:02:04 GMT
Yeah the markets will come back. You'll be fine.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 17, 2020 6:48:18 GMT
Meanwhile ... they closed Chicago Aquarium. To humans. They let penguins roam, of course
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Post by Deleted on Mar 17, 2020 14:40:59 GMT
All the pubs, cafes and restaurants in my area are open as normal and pretty full too. So much for the government's "advice".
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