Topic: PANIC AND HYSTERIA RULE THE DAY (Read 5166 times)

vixmom · « **Reply #120 on:** March 13, 2020, 03:54:51 PM »

So I walked over to the bakery and lo and behold, the fresh baked bread shelves were full

vixmom · « **Reply #121 on:** March 13, 2020, 03:55:24 PM »

So I grabbed a loaf of brioche for me and a whole wheat for vixdad

vixmom · « **Reply #122 on:** March 13, 2020, 03:56:07 PM »

And I managed to walk up to a line with only one person ahead of me

vixmom · « **Reply #123 on:** March 13, 2020, 03:59:20 PM »

I did pass the entirely empty tp aisle on my way.

Jane · « **Reply #124 on:** March 13, 2020, 04:16:03 PM »

DR TCB will especially find this list of cruise lines suspending operations of interest.
https://www.cruisecritic.com/news/5182/?et_cid=3320064&et_rid=17323765&et_referrer=Boards

Jane · « **Reply #125 on:** March 13, 2020, 04:31:17 PM »

We may have to wait awhile to hold our granddaughter. Thankfully we are not dealing will cancelled cruises because of her.

Jane · « **Reply #126 on:** March 13, 2020, 04:38:20 PM »

Quote from: vixmom on March 13, 2020, 03:59:20 PM

I did pass the entirely empty tp aisle on my way.

We were at Walgreens today and they had some tp, not much.

Jane · « **Reply #127 on:** March 13, 2020, 04:42:01 PM »

"Canada Bans Most Cruise Ships Until July 1"

George · « **Reply #128 on:** March 13, 2020, 04:48:01 PM »

Quote from: Jane on March 13, 2020, 12:59:17 PM

Quote from: George on March 13, 2020, 12:53:09 PM
As for me being essential or not, I'll actually have to come in for at least a day and pay invoices that are here now but not yet paid in our system. I will also have to compile the monthly budget reports and spreadsheet, and I'll have to do all of that here. I don't have access to our ILS (integrated library system) from home.

Will your time sheet will reflect hours at work? I had that that your work might make you somewhat essential

Yes, I will need to come in for probably just one day, but not until the week after next. As for our time sheets, everyone will use Emergency Leave for the time that the buildings are closed, but for the hours that essential personnel actually come in to work during that time, we will get additional pay time. It'll be at our regular rate, but in addition to the Emergency Leave.

Jane · « **Reply #129 on:** March 13, 2020, 04:49:40 PM »

Cool. Too bad you won't need more hours in the office

George · « **Reply #130 on:** March 13, 2020, 04:50:11 PM »

Quote from: FJL on March 13, 2020, 02:36:53 PM

Since we need more posts today, rehashing this theory can take up some posts:

If James Goldman had been watching something else, a different sitcom, the characters in "Follies" might have been Gomer and Lou Ann, or Jethro and Ellie Mae.

Quote from: FJL on March 13, 2020, 02:38:04 PM

So one of the greatest songs ever could just as easily been "In Jethro's Eyes" or "In Gomer's Eyes."

John G. · « **Reply #131 on:** March 13, 2020, 04:55:53 PM »

Quote from: Jane on March 13, 2020, 03:07:45 PM

Quote from: Jrand69 on March 13, 2020, 03:03:05 PM
I have completed my 2020 Census form online. I am counted.

We received ours in the mail today.

I got mine today, too.

vixmom · « **Reply #132 on:** March 13, 2020, 05:01:02 PM »

No census here yet

vixmom · « **Reply #133 on:** March 13, 2020, 05:01:20 PM »

Maybe somebody stole it to use as tp

John G. · « **Reply #134 on:** March 13, 2020, 05:03:08 PM »

Quote from: George on March 13, 2020, 04:50:11 PM

Quote from: FJL on March 13, 2020, 02:36:53 PM
Since we need more posts today, rehashing this theory can take up some posts:

If James Goldman had been watching something else, a different sitcom, the characters in "Follies" might have been Gomer and Lou Ann, or Jethro and Ellie Mae.
Quote from: FJL on March 13, 2020, 02:38:04 PM
So one of the greatest songs ever could just as easily been "In Jethro's Eyes" or "In Gomer's Eyes."

In Gomer’s eyes,
I’m not just his sister ...

Jeanne · « **Reply #135 on:** March 13, 2020, 05:50:19 PM »

Hello, everyone.

Jane · « **Reply #136 on:** March 13, 2020, 05:51:11 PM »

Hi Jeanne. Are you feeling better?

Jeanne · « **Reply #137 on:** March 13, 2020, 05:52:42 PM »

I had a therapy appointment today. My therapist, Katy, is just completing an acupuncture curriculum. She's been taking some very interesting classes and I enjoy talking with her about them. Unfortunately, her final exam was just cancelled due to the coronavirus. She's completed all her coursework, but still needs that final exam to graduate.

Jane · « **Reply #138 on:** March 13, 2020, 05:53:47 PM »

Aww, I feel for her.

Jane · « **Reply #139 on:** March 13, 2020, 05:54:51 PM »

I just read the best explanation for the tp hoarding. "Why all the TP - Because now when somebody sneezes everyboby around them shits themselves"

Jeanne · « **Reply #140 on:** March 13, 2020, 05:56:51 PM »

FWIW, her acupuncture community is talking about using the herb astragalus for COVID-19. It's a frequently used herb in Chinese medicine. Katy also told me that she's a believer in wearing a scarf to keep the back of your neck warm, which is said to help you stay healthy.

Jeanne · « **Reply #141 on:** March 13, 2020, 05:57:57 PM »

Quote from: Jane on March 13, 2020, 05:51:11 PM

Hi Jeanne. Are you feeling better?

Jane, I am OK, thanks. But glad I rescheduled the surgery.

Jeanne · « **Reply #142 on:** March 13, 2020, 06:06:03 PM »

After therapy it was just raining lightly so I drove over to Ralph's. The parking lot was PACKED! And partly flooded as well. Business at this store is usually quite light during the week and I can run in, get what I need, and get out quickly. Not so today. The paper products aisle was 90% empty. I was able to grab three rolls of el cheapo paper towels at 77 cents/roll and some sponges, but NO disinfectant wipes, and no rubbing alcohol. It does not instill confidence!

Jeanne · « **Reply #143 on:** March 13, 2020, 06:08:30 PM »

I then went to the mom-and-pop Mexican restaurant. I was one of two customers. That's not too unusual on a rainy day. I asked the owners if they were able to get supplies. "Supplies? Yes. Just no customers." This will really hurt many small businesses. I hope they are not one of them.

Jeanne · « **Reply #144 on:** March 13, 2020, 06:13:51 PM »

Is the hoarding worse this week than last? I went to Ralph's last week and saw only a 10% disruption of inventory. They had had a lot of buying, but were able to restock. It may be getting more difficult now to obtain merchandise. I hope not!

Jeanne · « **Reply #145 on:** March 13, 2020, 06:14:46 PM »

DR George, any plans for your time off?

Jeanne · « **Reply #146 on:** March 13, 2020, 06:15:52 PM »

I'm glad you'll be getting paid.

Jeanne · « **Reply #147 on:** March 13, 2020, 06:15:59 PM »

TTFN.

John G. · « **Reply #148 on:** March 13, 2020, 06:27:25 PM »

Quote from: Jane on March 13, 2020, 05:54:51 PM

I just read the best explanation for the tp hoarding. "Why all the TP - Because now when somebody sneezes everyboby around them shits themselves"

So true.

John G. · « **Reply #149 on:** March 13, 2020, 06:28:51 PM »

I stopped at the library on the way to dinner. All of the libraries are closed through March 22.

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