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Old 03-16-20, 01:08 PM
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Originally Posted by seedsbelize
Traffic into and inside Merida non-existent. Few on sidewalks normally sardine like. Despite national leadership, folks are acting in their best interests. Good to see.
Oops
It's a national Monday holiday. The actual date is this coming Saturday.
Dead general/president. Generally a good guy, among all the chaff in Mexico's past.
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Originally Posted by ls01
I dont think we are being told the full story about this virus. I hate to think in these terms but there is very little reason do go to these extremes. Something is not kosher.
Take a gander at the 1918 flu and all the ways it could have been slowed down. Granted there was a war going on, but things that could have/should have been done were not done until it was way too late.
Granted also I am retired and not in the stock market. I am, however, squarely in the target group for this disease . Different viewpoints make the world go round.

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Originally Posted by sbxx1985
Sad. When the economy goes bad, the last thing people want to do is hire a lawyer. Sad.
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The first two events in the spring gravel series I sighed up for just got cancelled.
Same here in my area.
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Off to Costco to non-panic shop
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Originally Posted by ls01
I dont think we are being told the full story about this virus. I hate to think in these terms but there is very little reason do go to these extremes. Something is not kosher.
It's tough to say. Some of my friends think the restrictions that have been put in are over-the-top too much, while others think they don't go far enough!

Since it's a new pathogen our understanding and knowledge about the details are evolving and incomplete. I would hope that explains the confusion about any lack of "full story."
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Canada just closed the border
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Originally Posted by seedsbelize
Take a gander at the 1918 flu and all the ways it could have been slowed down. Granted there was a war going on, but things that could have/should have been done were not done until it was way too late.
Yes, and the seriousness of the threat was deliberately played down.
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Originally Posted by seedsbelize
Take a gander at the 1918 flu and all the ways it could have been slowed down. Granted there was a war going on, but things that could have/should have been done were not done until it was way too late.
Granted also I am retired and not in the stock market. I am, however, squarely in the target group for this disease . Different viewpoints make the world go round.
Sure, I get it. But they are willing to risk melting the economy down again over this? Something doesnt add up.
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Locked out of the last page.... again! Grrr.

In addition to grocery shopping, my wife wanted me to stop of for some prosecco mini-splits for her - that's her apocalypse drink of choice, I guess. Anyway, wine prices got me thinking about whisky prices. $15-20 isn't uncommon for a bottle of wine and that really only lasts you one night. How long does a bottle of whisky last? A heck of a lot longer than that! Well, unless you hate your liver. Anyway, if we're using wine pricing vs consumption as a yardstick, $50 - $100 isn't unreasonable for an occasional splurge whisky, is it?

I think that I've talked myself in to it, at least.
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Originally Posted by seedsbelize
Off to Costco to non-panic shop
Good luck Mr. Phelps. dadada
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Crap! All non-essential city services shutting down at 5!
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Old 03-16-20, 01:52 PM
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Originally Posted by WhyFi
Locked out of the last page.... again! Grrr.

In addition to grocery shopping, my wife wanted me to stop of for some prosecco mini-splits for her - that's her apocalypse drink of choice, I guess. Anyway, wine prices got me thinking about whisky prices. $15-20 isn't uncommon for a bottle of wine and that really only lasts you one night. How long does a bottle of whisky last? A heck of a lot longer than that! Well, unless you hate your liver. Anyway, if we're using wine pricing vs consumption as a yardstick, $50 - $100 isn't unreasonable for an occasional splurge whisky, is it?

I think that I've talked myself in to it, at least.
A good bottle of single-malt lasts me most of a year. $100 totally reasonable.
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The governor ordered all bars and casinos closed, and restaurants are take-out or drive-through only...in Louisiana. And schools are closed for at least a month, possibly the rest of the semester- online, or parents picking up packets on a weekly basis. Tulane just sent an email- if students that have stayed in town are caught throwing a house party (>10 people) they will be suspended.
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Originally Posted by sbxx1985
Sad. When the economy goes bad, the last thing people want to do is hire a lawyer. Sad.

No doubt. I hope things straighten up for you, sbxx
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Originally Posted by WhyFi
Locked out of the last page.... again! Grrr.

In addition to grocery shopping, my wife wanted me to stop of for some prosecco mini-splits for her - that's her apocalypse drink of choice, I guess. Anyway, wine prices got me thinking about whisky prices. $15-20 isn't uncommon for a bottle of wine and that really only lasts you one night. How long does a bottle of whisky last? A heck of a lot longer than that! Well, unless you hate your liver. Anyway, if we're using wine pricing vs consumption as a yardstick, $50 - $100 isn't unreasonable for an occasional splurge whisky, is it?

I think that I've talked myself in to it, at least.
Well, Sonny, back in my drinking days I couldn't imagine having any alcohol left over. Any bottle that was within reach was drained, at least as far as I remember.
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Originally Posted by WhyFi
Locked out of the last page.... again! Grrr.

In addition to grocery shopping, my wife wanted me to stop of for some prosecco mini-splits for her - that's her apocalypse drink of choice, I guess. Anyway, wine prices got me thinking about whisky prices. $15-20 isn't uncommon for a bottle of wine and that really only lasts you one night. How long does a bottle of whisky last? A heck of a lot longer than that! Well, unless you hate your liver. Anyway, if we're using wine pricing vs consumption as a yardstick, $50 - $100 isn't unreasonable for an occasional splurge whisky, is it?

I think that I've talked myself in to it, at least.
Just savor it slowly and add water the way you're supposed to. The better it is, the slower I find I drink it because each sip is an experience. Wife and I went through a 42 Euro 5th of pretty good whiskey (note the Irish spelling) last week in very moderate pre-dinner use. Guess the concussion is better because I really enjoyed it. That's way cheaper and less alcohol than a half a bottle of wine a night.
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Just just do a search for the store and look at the results on the map. Click on the desired location and an info sidebar should pop out. if you scroll down it will show the typical level of busyness, by hour for the given day, and the current level of busyness, if available.
I click on and there's a pop-up box. No level of busyness included.
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Originally Posted by datlas
We are going to have a finance meeting tomorrow. I am going to suggest all of us take a 50% pay cut. Sad.
Luckily you have no clout, right?
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City of Knoxville just declared a state of emergency. I live a mile or so outside the city limits. Am I safe?

Still only one confirmed case in Knox County, BTW.
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What is your avatar?
It's a pot of boiled crawfish. I was hungry today while browsing around for a new picture.
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Originally Posted by ls01
Canada just closed the border
The restricted who can come in on international flights. Not the US border.
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It's a pot of boiled crawfish. I was hungry today while browsing around for a new picture.
Yuck.
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Originally Posted by 2manybikes
It’s O.K. to go outdoors for fresh air and exercise — to walk your dog, go for a hike or ride your bicycle, for example. The point is not to remain indoors, but to avoid being in close contact with people.
(Solo) bicycle riding is a great social distancing activity.
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Originally Posted by Velo Vol
Yuck.
Have you tried it?
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