COVID-19 blues

[sourdough]

Good observations and food for thought. I’ve gained 10 lbs this year snacking on junk food which is not my norm.
note to self:

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[BrntWS6]

I work indirectly with food businesses. Alcohol and cigarette sales are up which is the norm. In the time of crisis, people look for a stress outlet so an increase purchase of their vices occurs. We'll see if they reverse course once they feel better about the economy, health, etc.

Yeah, my neighbor is a big beer drinker and smoker. When this thing started he bought 10 cases of beer and cartons of cigarettes out of fear.

 

[Kluk Ztopolovky]

I am much more afraid for the economy at this point. This thing is going to run through people no matter what. I am pretty certain i had covid awhile ago. Hopefully this will make people think about taking better care of themselves. Stop eating like shit, smoking and drinking soda all day.

and Chinese Communist mafia is getting stronger and stronger

 

[OldGuyNewJeep]

I see the unemployment rate skyrocketing, and understand how terrible this pandemic is for so many Americans. My hat’s off to health care workers, police, fire, National Guard, and other front line workers.

For me, personally, I’m a bit ashamed to say that my state’s “stay at home” order is a bit of a staycation. I work for a software company, and working from home is nothing new. In fact, I’m finding that my staff are more productive, as am I; no commute means more time behind the keyboard.

I’m married with three teenagers at home, and our backyard opens into a 400+ acre forest with miles of hiking and mountain biking trails. I’m getting to spend more quality time with my family than ever, and with my oldest off to college in the fall this is probably the most time we’re ever going to spend together, again.

I hope life returns to normal, soon, and that the economy rebounds and gets people back to work. Until then, I’m going to enjoy the silver lining that has, fortunately, presented itself to me.

I have been hitting the bourbon a bit too often (is 7 nights a week too often??), but managed to put together a decent home gym so I’m keeping fit and am also eating well.

Update: I’m happy to report that I’m no longer drinking bourbon every night... I’ve switched to rye whiskey, instead.

 

[sourdough]

I see the unemployment rate skyrocketing, and understand how terrible this pandemic is for so many Americans. My hat’s off to health care workers, police, fire, National Guard, and other front line workers.

For me, personally, I’m a bit ashamed to say that my state’s “stay at home” order is a bit of a staycation. I work for a software company, and working from home is nothing new. In fact, I’m finding that my staff are more productive, as am I; no commute means more time behind the keyboard.

I’m married with three teenagers at home, and our backyard opens into a 400+ acre forest with miles of hiking and mountain biking trails. I’m getting to spend more quality time with my family than ever, and with my oldest off to college in the fall this is probably the most time we’re ever going to spend together, again.

I hope life returns to normal, soon, and that the economy rebounds and gets people back to work. Until then, I’m going to enjoy the silver lining that has, fortunately, presented itself to me.

I have been hitting the bourbon a bit too often (is 7 nights a week too often??), but managed to put together a decent home gym so I’m keeping fit and am also eating well.

Sounds like a great set up you have going. Hope your kids make some great memories. I hear you about the booze. Myself, I'm happy to have run out of Johnnie Walker Black label two weeks ago. Still have some Drambuie that I mixed with the J.W. but I'm not planning on replacing the J.W. any time soon. I was leaning on Rusty Nails too hard, haha. Stay home, stay safe.

 

[cosine]

the only covid 19 blues i got is nice ride into work in the jeep, which is a hot zone and pending containment zone. grab the mail and deliver to my customers. sanitize as much as possible. then enjoy the ride home unwinding from the day. other than that, i'm doing pretty good as far as the new norms in this situation.

we are getting a little "stressed out" and irritated in balancing out the demand of the post office and keeping our self protected. management needs to back off from us and be happy that we are coming into work since we are short handed due to the covid 19.

 

[Mugzzzee]

Today marks day 14 of my self quarantine after having flown back from England. I am lucky in some respects as my property borders national forest. I take daily walks and enjoy seeing elk, wild turkeys and many deer. I see no one and me and my English setter enjoy the rolling hills. I have covered so much ground, as I never walk the same route, that I have picked up more than 30 beer cans, several bottles, one old rusted bear trap and one old bottle of "Pratts veterinary liniment" (circa 1906). Yesterday I cleared two trees from our old horse/hiking rail with a saw. I have started to read books again and enjoy drinking my wife's red wine. I have chosen not to go out to buy some beer yet. So I have not fared too badly with the current restrictions here in Colorado. I hope all of you remain safe during historically trying times.

 

[OldGuyNewJeep]

the only covid 19 blues i got is nice ride into work in the jeep, which is a hot zone and pending containment zone. grab the mail and deliver to my customers. sanitize as much as possible. then enjoy the ride home unwinding from the day. other than that, i'm doing pretty good as far as the new norms in this situation.

we are getting a little "stressed out" and irritated in balancing out the demand of the post office and keeping our self protected. management needs to back off from us and be happy that we are coming into work since we are short handed due to the covid 19.

Thanks to you and all the mail carriers. I’m sure panic buying and hoarding have made you extra busy, not to mention being short staffed.

 

[Kluk Ztopolovky]

Good observations and food for thought. I’ve gained 10 lbs this year snacking on junk food which is not my norm.
note to self:

I am hearing you : )

 

[RoadiJeff]

Man, I'm ready for some NFL tonite.

If the players make political statements during the National Anthem or other times, the way they have done with baseball, I will not be watching those games, either.

 

[sourdough]

Last post was 9/11/. My 97 year old mother pasted on the 12th. No family was with her. She was locked down but passed quietly in an old folks nursing home. My neice who lives nearby got a call but my mom was gone before she got there. I'm still grevieing and trying to fathom the reality.
Being 500 miles away was the issue for me and I guess Covid-19 had nothing to do with her passing but it still hurts and I want to blame something besides the circle of life. This time period is really bad for many folks. 200,000 lives and many many family members hurting.

 

[madscientist]

I'd like to correct the title of this thread "COVID-19 BLOWS".

 

[Ohio Hiker]

Last post was 9/11/. My 97 year old mother pasted on the 12th. No family was with her. She was locked down but passed quietly in an old folks nursing home. My neice who lives nearby got a call but my mom was gone before she got there. I'm still grevieing and trying to fathom the reality.
Being 500 miles away was the issue for me and I guess Covid-19 had nothing to do with her passing but it still hurts and I want to blame something besides the circule of life. This time period is really bad for many folks. 200,000 lives and many many family members hurting.

Sorry for your loss Ben. No words can possibly make it easier but you have my sincere sympathy.

 

[sourdough]

Sorry for your loss Ben. No words can possibly make it easier but you have my sincere sympathy.

thank you. we all have to live thought it but that does not diminish the grief.

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