Poll: Rep Retirement Lodge 204: Covid 19

[leswp1]

I, for the most part, only shop at local/small businesses. There are a couple exceptions. Talking with the employees/owners, they have noticed an uptick in their business, relatively, due to the Rona. Many have realized that to keep these places open, we have to buy from them more often. I have mentioned before, one local brewery had to shut down for 2 weeks because they ran out of beer. They couldn't make it fast enough. People knew they wouldn't survive this pandemic if they didn't buy from them.

As for work-at-home, this will cause a major economic shift as more companies realized that their employees CAN work from home, and everything is still very productive. We're talking letting the brick-mortar buildings being empty, and maybe forcing cities to re-zone, or spot-zone, etc., just to fill that space. It'll also possibly affect the business construction industry. Why build new buildings with all these vacancies?

You are much more willing to go out. I can't get there. Shopping local would mean going to places where the community penetration is so bad the Gov is talking about them. I like to go to multiple stores until something inspires then I buy what I want in little binges. Just had a friend die an awful death for being careful except going out to an outside restaurant (that seems to be the cause). I was uber cautious before but now I am even more cautious- nothing I want bad enough to be willing to die for it. We also travel a lot when we can. That is impossible right now- altho Jet Blue thinks 20$ fares will lure me. Even if we were willing to roll the dice the rules preclude it.

I wonder about the brick and mortar stuff. One of the inlaws found out the office space they had is no longer. They haven't been told they are staying remote but her office space is no longer set up. It seems like there are a lot of things that people are figuring out are not really necessary. People I know are reconsidering what they want and what is important. So far I know only a few people who are unemployed from this. I do know of at least 2 people who work in education who are getting out rather than take the risk.

 

[The Rube]

I am more willing to go out, but I am still really picky. ONLY hang out with people whose activities in the past 4-5 months I know about, if a place doesn't have SD (social distancing) then that is a no-go. Wear the mask inside, of course.

Our big MI trip, with the 21 people, we Zoomed every week, and trusted each other in activities, so little worry there. We were our own pod, so to speak.

In essence, I'm still living my life as I want, but with some precautions. Sensible, but not paranoid (no, not accusing you of the latter).

 

[leswp1]

I am more willing to go out, but I am still really picky. ONLY hang out with people whose activities in the past 4-5 months I know about, if a place doesn't have SD (social distancing) then that is a no-go. Wear the mask inside, of course.

Our big MI trip, with the 21 people, we Zoomed every week, and trusted each other in activities, so little worry there. We were our own pod, so to speak.

In essence, I'm still living my life as I want, but with some precautions. Sensible, but not paranoid (no, not accusing you of the latter).

Oh, I am paranoid. Very! The guy who died posted something almost identical to what you just did about being sensible... I remember reading that, getting a chill and telling mr les this isn't going to end well. Of course I know a lot of others who post that and are fine but listening to what mr les is hearing the serendipity of places people are catching it is ridiculous. The thought of thinking I am over paranoid, doing something and then having it bite me after all this time of being careful... Yeah. I used to be much more mellow.

Learned when I was in Practice you only think you know others' contacts. You don't know what their contacts are doing. For us it would be disastrous if one of us were to be positive. Even with no symptoms it would wipe out 3 incomes. The guys work contact tracing would be a nightmare.

We must be living in a karma hot spot. It wasn't until we went up to the lake that we experienced people who were not effected. It was really, really weird. I know there are a a lot of people who know no one who has had it. My Auntie down below Boston knows no one. I wish.

Will be fun trying to match paint on line....

 

[Ralph Baer]

Good Morning, Lodge!

 

[MarkEagleUSA]

Good morning to tLodge!

 

[JF_Gophers]

Going back to work Monday after 2 weeks off for recovery. I wont be 100%, but far enough along to be able to do my job (sitting/PC work).

 

[Scarlet]

Good morning Lodge. Glad you're feeling better JF.

Question for all of you - I have some really old cans of soda (Diet Coke, Sprite) in my pantry. How do I dispose of it? Pour down the drain? Just toss the cans unopened in the trash?

 

[melmac]

Good morning Lodge. Glad you're feeling better JF.

Question for all of you - I have some really old cans of soda (Diet Coke, Sprite) in my pantry. How do I dispose of it? Pour down the drain? Just toss the cans unopened in the trash?

I feel like you’ve asked this before...

Save them and throw them at the loud people by the pool whenever it reopens.

 

[mookie1995]

Just got word that we are on mandatory work from home through end of 2020. We were supposed to do a pilot return in two large offices mid September, but that's been pushed to January. Since we won't go back till after the pilot, I probably won't be back in the office till March. So, I guess I will move forward with my plan to re-arrange my second bedroom, call 1-800-GOT-JUNK and have them remove the big roll top desk and the large TV with picture tube. Then I will buy a smaller desk and order a monitor that I can use at home. And a new TV for my living room and move my living room TV into that second bedroom. Or so I say. May not happen. But I really should try to make it happen!

Mookie has been back in the office for a month now, having been deemed an essential employee (hmmmmm).

bought washable masks with a filter too!

 

[Scarlet]

I feel like you’ve asked this before...

Save them and throw them at the loud people by the pool whenever it reopens.

I have asked before. And then forgot, or never got a response. While I LOVE your idea, given that it's August 6th, I'm not sure the pool will open this year. And tossing full cans of soda at people may be frowned upon.

 

[leswp1]

I have asked before. And then forgot, or never got a response. While I LOVE your idea, given that it's August 6th, I'm not sure the pool will open this year. And tossing full cans of soda at people may be frowned upon.

it would cause excitement. They are excellent for cleaning toilets. Pour into the toilet, let sit a bit then flush

 

[wolverineTrumpet]

I have asked before. And then forgot, or never got a response. While I LOVE your idea, given that it's August 6th, I'm not sure the pool will open this year. And tossing full cans of soda at people may be frowned upon.

Open, then throw. By the time it hits someone it may only be a half full can.

 

[St. Clown]

it would cause excitement. They are excellent for cleaning toilets. Pour into the toilet, let sit a bit then flush

Cola is supposed to be really good for getting rid of rust stains on those toilet bowls. It's the funny things that a really low pH value can do to ease life. The Sprite might just have to be dumped down the drain, though.

 

[St. Clown]

Oh, I am paranoid. Very! The guy who died posted something almost identical to what you just did about being sensible... I remember reading that, getting a chill and telling mr les this isn't going to end well. Of course I know a lot of others who post that and are fine but listening to what mr les is hearing the serendipity of places people are catching it is ridiculous. The thought of thinking I am over paranoid, doing something and then having it bite me after all this time of being careful... Yeah. I used to be much more mellow.

Learned when I was in Practice you only think you know others' contacts. You don't know what their contacts are doing. For us it would be disastrous if one of us were to be positive. Even with no symptoms it would wipe out 3 incomes. The guys work contact tracing would be a nightmare.

We must be living in a karma hot spot. It wasn't until we went up to the lake that we experienced people who were not effected. It was really, really weird. I know there are a a lot of people who know no one who has had it. My Auntie down below Boston knows no one. I wish.

Will be fun trying to match paint on line....

I thought I read a couple weeks ago that Fauci, or the CDC in general, was saying that contact tracing is pretty much useless at this point due to how widespread the virus is now.

 

[The Rube]

Cola is supposed to be really good for getting rid of rust stains on those toilet bowls. It's the funny things that a really low pH value can do to ease life. The Sprite might just have to be dumped down the drain, though.

It's basically a drinkable cleaning chemical. This is truth.

 

[Ralph Baer]

Good Morning, Lodge!

 

[wolverineTrumpet]

I'm writing a cover letter to formally apply for a position/promotion at my current place of employment. I'm already on a first name basis with the hiring manager (plant manager that would be my boss). Do I still address the cover letter "Dear Mr. [last name]"? It seems weird, but "Hello Steve" seems too informal.

Suggestions and advice appreciated.

 

[St. Clown]

I'm writing a cover letter to formally apply for a position/promotion at my current place of employment. I'm already on a first name basis with the hiring manager (plant manager that would be my boss). Do I still address the cover letter "Dear Mr. [last name]"? It seems weird, but "Hello Steve" seems too informal.

Suggestions and advice appreciated.

I'd split the middle, with a Hello rather than Dear, and then Mr. Pinopscotch.

 

[MarkEagleUSA]

Good afternoon to tLodge!

No power for 24 hrs. No cable/internet going on 3 days. Cell service very spotty as well.

Had a large tree blow over during the storm and get hung up in another. Yesterday it decided to come down to the ground, just grazing the side of my truck. No real damage just some scuff marks, most of which came out with some rubbing compound.

And I was on vacation this week!

 

[Scarlet]

I'd split the middle, with a Hello rather than Dear, and then Mr. Pinopscotch.

See, I think she should go with Dear Steve...

MEUSA - that’s gotta suck! I was watching NECN yesterday and they showed a clip of the Governor being really pi$$ed at the power company for taking way too long. Hope it comes back soon,

Took today off. Not really a beach day, though I bet it would’ve been nice if I went. Did my weekly food shopping, changed the sheets on my bed, washed a load of towels, ran the dishwasher, then started to do a small purge. I pulled out a bunch of books, bagged them, and will bring to Salvation Army tomorrow. I’m going to go to Best Buy tomorrow to look at TVs and want to talk about them delivering and having Geek Squad set it up, etc. And I’m going to the post office to do my part and buy some stamps.