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  • Ozzie_Isaac
    Ozzie_Isaac Posts: 20,478
    MotownVol said:
    Worried about my daughter.  She is a respiratory therapist and 10 of her co workers currently have the virus.  So far two of the 10 are hospitalized themselves.  Lives in a county of about 100k and the hospital she works in is full.
    Sorry, hope she stays safe and healthy.

    Maybe your purpose in life is only to serve as an example for others? - LPL


  • Ozzie_Isaac
    Ozzie_Isaac Posts: 20,478
    Botch said:
    I've lived here in utard for a quarter-century now, but I still regard South Dakota as my home state, until age 23.  
    Per PBS tonight, one out of 1,600 SD residents are hospitalized.  Not positive, hospitalized.  
    I worry so much for my sister, BIL, and only nephew; they're still going to Trivia Night, weekly, sans masks.  
    😮

    Maybe your purpose in life is only to serve as an example for others? - LPL


  • TideEggHead
    TideEggHead Posts: 1,345
    Sending our condolences @Codfish
    LBGE
    AL
  • TideEggHead
    TideEggHead Posts: 1,345
    Legume said:
    I f.ucking hate glitter.  Like unexplainable rage hate glitter.
    I feel you bro.  Orange spray tan is my rage trigger.
    I had a roommate in college named Zek. First day I met him he was sporting sunglasses, no shirt, and you guessed it.... an orange spray tan. He used probably a gallon of baby oil per week and bathed in Axe body spray. He was definitely only into himself and his camero. Bodybuilder life apparently. 

    I had some interesting roommates through the years.
    LBGE
    AL
  • Legume said:
    I f.ucking hate glitter.  Like unexplainable rage hate glitter.
    I feel you bro.  Orange spray tan is my rage trigger.
    I had a roommate in college named Zek. First day I met him he was sporting sunglasses, no shirt, and you guessed it.... an orange spray tan. He used probably a gallon of baby oil per week and bathed in Axe body spray. He was definitely only into himself and his camero. Bodybuilder life apparently. 

    I had some interesting roommates through the years.
    Yep, my most interesting one was from Ossining NY. Definitely the classic New York accent.
  • bobroo
    bobroo Posts: 143
    edited November 2020
    Lemme tell you how it is going....

    North Dakota-- the virus is rampaging, the highest infection rate in the country, and they do not have so much as a mask order. ND is so profoundly in bad shape it is amazing it is not an international news story.

    South Dakota-- rampaging, but not quite as much as their norther neighbors. The mayor of Sioux Falls the other day cast a deciding vote against a mask order, saying "it would be unenforceable"

    Wisconsin-- clearly infection numbers are very high and increasing, today the governor "is considering implementing stricter measures"

    Iowa-- not just confined to meat packing plants anymore, their numbers too are increasing. You guessed it! Masks not required.

    Texas and California-- both have over 1 million positive residents. Both trying hard not to let North Dakota have the most of something.

    White House-- Mark Meadows and Ben Carson just the latest victims this week, it's only Thursday so who wants to wager there are more high profile victims before this week end is over? I say at least 3....

    Illinois-- makes news today because the mayor of Chicago is implementing her own stay at home order. Like Wisconsin, their governor is "considering stricter measures"


    So in a nutshell, if you live in a state without a mask order or work in workplace where masks, social distancing, and washing your hands is flouted; safe to say it is only a matter of time until you too become a statistic. <Florida residents should read this twice in case it doesn't sink in the first time>

    And if you live in a state without a mask order or a workplace that sticks it's nose up to Covid 19...the Mayor of Chicago gives more of a **** about your welfare than your local politicians or work colleagues.....and that is pretty piss poor.

    Happy Holidays!




    If it's brown, it's cook'in....If it's black, it's done ---my Grandfather     Medium BGE
  • fishlessman
    fishlessman Posts: 33,384

    maine didnt start wearing masks until a month ago even though the governor shut the state tourism down in the spring. that was up in millinocket north of bangor. im thinking some of those folks dont even get tv let alone the internet, i know a lodge to the north and he could connect between 10pm and 1am
    fukahwee maine

    you can lead a fish to water but you can not make him drink it
  • fishlessman
    fishlessman Posts: 33,384
    fukahwee maine

    you can lead a fish to water but you can not make him drink it
  • fishlessman
    fishlessman Posts: 33,384
    north dakotas plan

    Asymptomatic healthcare workers who have tested positive for COVID-19 in North Dakota have been given the OK to continue working and treating coronavirus patients.



    fukahwee maine

    you can lead a fish to water but you can not make him drink it
  • bobroo
    bobroo Posts: 143
    130 Secret Service officers positive or quarantining???

    Man, you guys should have bet big time and took the over!
    If it's brown, it's cook'in....If it's black, it's done ---my Grandfather     Medium BGE
  • bobroo
    bobroo Posts: 143
    north dakotas plan

    Asymptomatic healthcare workers who have tested positive for COVID-19 in North Dakota have been given the OK to continue working and treating coronavirus patients.



    North Dakota: this is how much we really do not care about you. The nurses, doctors, and first responders... you guys feel free to keep working, ‘cause we are going to take from you until a) you drop dead   Or  b) quit. The people who have the most difficult jobs and deserve all of our admiration.... receive the least respect. And we will take and take and take from until we can’t get any more.

    Quick question: if this continues, how many people think there will be 100% infection of the entire state of North Dakota by say June 1st???
    And the total death toll will take out what? 30% of North Dakota residents by the beginning of summer 2021?

    No, don’t wash your hands. Congregate all you want. Above all else, not even a suggestion you put a piece of cloth over your nose and mouth. And! We are not asking for help! Once this hospitals 30 beds are full, that’s it; that’s all we got. Calls to other states, the national guard, or hell, the military mobilizing field hospitals? If we ignore this long enough there just won’t be anybody left to live in North Dakota, problem solved!


    If it's brown, it's cook'in....If it's black, it's done ---my Grandfather     Medium BGE
  • Botch
    Botch Posts: 16,196
    edited November 2020
    bobroo said:
    130 Secret Service officers positive or quarantining???

    Man, you guys should have bet big time and took the over!
    I was going to add this to your list once I got thru the thread.   :o  
     
    ...and I think I just heard the nurses' union in Philadelphia is going on strike.  
    ___________

    "When small men begin to cast big shadows, it means that the sun is about to set."

    - Lin Yutang


  • Kayak
    Kayak Posts: 700
    bobroo said:
    north dakotas plan

    Asymptomatic healthcare workers who have tested positive for COVID-19 in North Dakota have been given the OK to continue working and treating coronavirus patients.



    North Dakota: this is how much we really do not care about you. The nurses, doctors, and first responders... you guys feel free to keep working, ‘cause we are going to take from you until a) you drop dead   Or  b) quit. The people who have the most difficult jobs and deserve all of our admiration.... receive the least respect. And we will take and take and take from until we can’t get any more.

    Quick question: if this continues, how many people think there will be 100% infection of the entire state of North Dakota by say June 1st???
    And the total death toll will take out what? 30% of North Dakota residents by the beginning of summer 2021?

    No, don’t wash your hands. Congregate all you want. Above all else, not even a suggestion you put a piece of cloth over your nose and mouth. And! We are not asking for help! Once this hospitals 30 beds are full, that’s it; that’s all we got. Calls to other states, the national guard, or hell, the military mobilizing field hospitals? If we ignore this long enough there just won’t be anybody left to live in North Dakota, problem solved!


    If that keeps up, North Dakota may lose it's statehood and go back to a territory. They haven't had much of a population increase since they made it!

    Bob

    New Cumberland, PA
    XL with the usual accessories

  • ryantt
    ryantt Posts: 2,545
    From a hospital worker standpoint, we are diverting pts to other facilities, as we are full and have had 7-8hr waits in er.   We have zero COVID rooms available.  The hospital itself is not out of rooms, we just do not have any negative pressure rooms left.   

    Norah Grace’s school has had a few positives and has had to have several kids  quarantined bc of contact tracing.   I am just about done with my 2 week quarantine bc of an work exposure, kind of sucks.  

    I hope all of you stay healthy and safe.  
    XL BGE, KJ classic, Joe Jr, UDS x2 


  • Canugghead
    Canugghead Posts: 12,069
    Not a single flag thrown at this thread so far!
    canuckland
  • Canugghead
    Canugghead Posts: 12,069
    Thread sunken
    canuckland
  • lousubcap
    lousubcap Posts: 33,854
    I am quite confident in the political leanings of the The Buffalo.  
    Louisville; Rolling smoke in the neighbourhood. # 38 for the win.  Life is too short for light/lite beer!  Seems I'm livin in a transitional period.
  • HeavyG
    HeavyG Posts: 10,380

    LOL*.

    * Funny, but definitely an underlying seriousness that will spawn a lot of history books in the coming decades.


    “Reality is that which, when you stop believing in it, doesn't go away.” ― Philip K. Diçk




  • bobroo
    bobroo Posts: 143
    Kayak said:
    bobroo said:
    north dakotas plan

    Asymptomatic healthcare workers who have tested positive for COVID-19 in North Dakota have been given the OK to continue working and treating coronavirus patients.



    North Dakota: this is how much we really do not care about you. The nurses, doctors, and first responders... you guys feel free to keep working, ‘cause we are going to take from you until a) you drop dead   Or  b) quit. The people who have the most difficult jobs and deserve all of our admiration.... receive the least respect. And we will take and take and take from until we can’t get any more.

    Quick question: if this continues, how many people think there will be 100% infection of the entire state of North Dakota by say June 1st???
    And the total death toll will take out what? 30% of North Dakota residents by the beginning of summer 2021?

    No, don’t wash your hands. Congregate all you want. Above all else, not even a suggestion you put a piece of cloth over your nose and mouth. And! We are not asking for help! Once this hospitals 30 beds are full, that’s it; that’s all we got. Calls to other states, the national guard, or hell, the military mobilizing field hospitals? If we ignore this long enough there just won’t be anybody left to live in North Dakota, problem solved!


    If that keeps up, North Dakota may lose it's statehood and go back to a territory. They haven't had much of a population increase since they made it!

    Kayak said:
    bobroo said:
    north dakotas plan

    Asymptomatic healthcare workers who have tested positive for COVID-19 in North Dakota have been given the OK to continue working and treating coronavirus patients.



    North Dakota: this is how much we really do not care about you. The nurses, doctors, and first responders... you guys feel free to keep working, ‘cause we are going to take from you until a) you drop dead   Or  b) quit. The people who have the most difficult jobs and deserve all of our admiration.... receive the least respect. And we will take and take and take from until we can’t get any more.

    Quick question: if this continues, how many people think there will be 100% infection of the entire state of North Dakota by say June 1st???
    And the total death toll will take out what? 30% of North Dakota residents by the beginning of summer 2021?

    No, don’t wash your hands. Congregate all you want. Above all else, not even a suggestion you put a piece of cloth over your nose and mouth. And! We are not asking for help! Once this hospitals 30 beds are full, that’s it; that’s all we got. Calls to other states, the national guard, or hell, the military mobilizing field hospitals? If we ignore this long enough there just won’t be anybody left to live in North Dakota, problem solved!


    If that keeps up, North Dakota may lose it's statehood and go back to a territory. They haven't had much of a population increase since they made it!

    Yeah....like 
    If it's brown, it's cook'in....If it's black, it's done ---my Grandfather     Medium BGE
  • bobroo
    bobroo Posts: 143
    In a stunning reversal, the governor of North Dakota just issued a state wide mask mandate, closes indoor dining, and temporarily ceases high school sports.

    Do you think he reads egghead forum???? And maybe said to himself  "People from across the country are calling me out for being careless, reckless, and caring for no one other than myself....and they have a valid point"


    I doubt it.
    If it's brown, it's cook'in....If it's black, it's done ---my Grandfather     Medium BGE
  • Codfish said:
    Things are getting worse here in Nigara Falls, Ontario. I lost my brother to Covid 19 yesterday. People had better wake up.
    Really sorry to hear. Condolences from Ottawa. 
  • Legume said:
    I f.ucking hate glitter.  Like unexplainable rage hate glitter.
    I feel you bro.  Orange spray tan is my rage trigger.
    I had a roommate in college named Zek. First day I met him he was sporting sunglasses, no shirt, and you guessed it.... an orange spray tan. He used probably a gallon of baby oil per week and bathed in Axe body spray. He was definitely only into himself and his camero. Bodybuilder life apparently. 

    I had some interesting roommates through the years.
    This story reminds me how happy I am never to have had roommates. 
  • HeavyG
    HeavyG Posts: 10,380

    Saddens and angers me to hear this.


    “Reality is that which, when you stop believing in it, doesn't go away.” ― Philip K. Diçk




  • bobroo
    bobroo Posts: 143
    Another stunning walking back of a hardline stance, the governor of Iowa today enacted a mask mandate. Last week he was against it.

    Is it not amazing how we share this country with some really, really stupid people? And no matter how dumb you are, you can be elevated some very high political ranks and called a leader?

    This whole COVID 19 situation is embarrassing.


    If it's brown, it's cook'in....If it's black, it's done ---my Grandfather     Medium BGE
  • HeavyG
    HeavyG Posts: 10,380

    I recall earlier this year conservatives in the US made much ado about how Sweden avoided all of the shutdown/mask wearing requirements/social distancing stuff that the US was trying to implement in many areas (typically in just blue states). It was a bit of a mystery (still is - tho I think eating all that rotten canned fish probably helped :) ) as to how/why Sweden was able to keep their case count so low while doing the opposite of what most of the rest of the world was doing.
    Fast forward to now and their number of Covid cases has skyrocketed so guess what...




    “Reality is that which, when you stop believing in it, doesn't go away.” ― Philip K. Diçk




  • fishlessman
    fishlessman Posts: 33,384
    HeavyG said:

    I recall earlier this year conservatives in the US made much ado about how Sweden avoided all of the shutdown/mask wearing requirements/social distancing stuff that the US was trying to implement in many areas (typically in just blue states). It was a bit of a mystery (still is - tho I think eating all that rotten canned fish probably helped :) ) as to how/why Sweden was able to keep their case count so low while doing the opposite of what most of the rest of the world was doing.
    Fast forward to now and their number of Covid cases has skyrocketed so guess what...





    the curve is very similar to northern rural states. looks just like maine
    fukahwee maine

    you can lead a fish to water but you can not make him drink it
  • fishlessman
    fishlessman Posts: 33,384
    two tested positive next door and one across the street today,  beautiful
    fukahwee maine

    you can lead a fish to water but you can not make him drink it
  • Canugghead
    Canugghead Posts: 12,069
    edited December 2020
    two tested positive next door and one across the street today,  beautiful
    Yikes, be careful fish, don't get into a shoutng or wrestling match with them  =)

    Btw I believe this thread sunk long time ago and most folks won't see this.
    canuckland
  • frazzdaddy
    frazzdaddy Posts: 2,617
    two tested positive next door and one across the street today,  beautiful
    Yikes, be careful fish, don't get into a shoutng or wrestling mach with them  =)

    Btw I believe this thread sunk long time ago and most folks won't see this.
    I made a new one in ot
    Xl bge ,LG bge, two 4' crusher cone fire pits. Weber Genisis gasser and 
    Two rusty Weber kettles. 

    Two Rivers Farm
    Moncure N.C.
  • fishlessman
    fishlessman Posts: 33,384
    two tested positive next door and one across the street today,  beautiful
    Yikes, be careful fish, don't get into a shoutng or wrestling mach with them  =)

    Btw I believe this thread sunk long time ago and most folks won't see this.

    two tested positive next door and one across the street today,  beautiful
    Yikes, be careful fish, don't get into a shoutng or wrestling mach with them  =)

    Btw I believe this thread sunk long time ago and most folks won't see this.

    was checking if it was sunk, already entered the post on the new thread.  no lawn at the shop, i just point at the door and yell...YOU ARE LOST
    fukahwee maine

    you can lead a fish to water but you can not make him drink it