coastal.view Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 so any reading ideas that people might have ? i am going to re-read my library of books when i have had enough time online (and when i have the energy to as i will be able to keep working for the foreseeable future) thinking about my library i believe it is appropriate, timely, and on topic to start with Love in a Time of Cholera by Gabriel García Márquez 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmilyM Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 Just now, HI5 said: I’ve made a couple trips to the grocery store very close to my house. Try to maintain a safe distance and peak hours. Does anyone have any tips on keeping fruit, vegetables and steaks as fresh as possible without freezing? Do you have any food vacuuming device? I have a FoodSaver and it keeps many refrigerated foods fresh on almost a 1-day to 1-week ratio 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewbieCanuckFan Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 2 minutes ago, HI5 said: I’ve made a couple trips to the grocery store very close to my house. Try to maintain a safe distance and peak hours. Does anyone have any tips on keeping fruit, vegetables and steaks as fresh as possible without freezing? I loath canned stuff BUT it might not be a bad idea to grab a few canned fruit/veggies (that is, if you can find them). 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-Dizzle Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 1 minute ago, coastal.view said: so any reading ideas that people might have ? i am going to re-read my library of books when i have had enough time online (and when i have the energy to as i will be able to keep working for the foreseeable future) thinking about my library i believe it is appropriate, timely, and on topic to start with Love in a Time of Cholera by Gabriel García Márquez Took me about 3 years but I just finished up the Wheel of Time series... pretty decent if you're into Tolkien style fiction. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainLinden16 Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 59 minutes ago, debluvscanucks said: *Losing. If we're going to be experts, let's properly word things. You sound like my boss...rationalizing away the fact that we're all vulnerable and no one or place is immune - that dangerous thinking of yours is part of the problem. You need to understand the fear and panic as it's warranted. If most of the world is feeling it but you're not? I wonder who's got it wrong. You can hide your head because "money" and, in the end, this will take MUCH longer to address and be more of a burden than taking this seriously and acting with extreme measures for, hopefully, a shorter amount of time. This thing is for real...do what's necessary or let it completely blow up. Which do you think will cost us more in the end? Here's perspective. Enjoy the panic and hysteria. Panic is never a good solution to anything, ever... 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post coastal.view Posted March 23, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted March 23, 2020 1 minute ago, CaptainLinden16 said: Enjoy the panic and hysteria. Panic is never a good solution to anything, ever... thoughtfulness can be though 1 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post EmilyM Posted March 23, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted March 23, 2020 Just now, CaptainLinden16 said: Enjoy the panic and hysteria. Panic is never a good solution to anything, ever... There's a difference between hysteria and planning for the worst. Most people I've talked to here and elsewhere who are expecting the worst are not panicking. They're being cautious and preparing themselves and their families for the long haul. That seems more smart than hysteric to me. 1 1 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post CBH1926 Posted March 23, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted March 23, 2020 Nice read for those that think Trump calling the virus Chinese is appropriate. Spit On, Yelled At, Attacked: Chinese-Americans Fear for Their Safety https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/spit-on-yelled-at-attacked-chinese-americans-fear-for-their-safety/ar-BB11AEg5 1 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainLinden16 Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 2 hours ago, gurn said: So you say, but the Government of Canada estimates 30-70% of Canadian citizens will get the virus. Who to believe 1 anonymous poster on web 2 the government of Canada. Not a tough decision, for me anyway. You got me their margin of error is only 15M people. The know exactly what is going to happen 100%. When your margin of error is 15M, you don't have a clue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainLinden16 Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 1 minute ago, coastal.view said: thoughtfulness can be though there is nothing thoughtful happening right now. Shutting down the economy to drag millions into poverty around the world will easily kill more people. Its not even close. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jester13 Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 5 minutes ago, coastal.view said: so any reading ideas that people might have ? i am going to re-read my library of books when i have had enough time online (and when i have the energy to as i will be able to keep working for the foreseeable future) thinking about my library i believe it is appropriate, timely, and on topic to start with Love in a Time of Cholera by Gabriel García Márquez I just finished White Noise by Don Delillo, which is also appropriate for what's happening (very, very good book). Another good one is The Plague by Albert Camus. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainLinden16 Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 2 minutes ago, EmilyM said: There's a difference between hysteria and planning for the worst. Most people I've talked to here and elsewhere who are expecting the worst are not panicking. They're being cautious and preparing themselves and their families for the long haul. That seems more smart than hysteric to me. The toilet paper runs and food hoarding is not planning. Its hysteria. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samurai Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 4 hours ago, Me_ said: It’s not the time for douchery bud. Did you wash your hands? You of course are speaking from experience. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWMc1 Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 Since Martial law etc. is being enforced around the world, we should do that here as well. If anyone repeatedly spreads misinformation or downplays it too much, they should be banned for a while. If they continue, perma ban. The cull the herd idiots should be instantly banned!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmilyM Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 Just now, CaptainLinden16 said: The toilet paper runs and food hoarding is not planning. Its hysteria. Yeah for sure, but who on this board is doing that? Why direct that sentiment here? You can't equate every person who is dealing with this situation cautiously here with the hoarders you see in the news. That's unfair to point that at every person who is just trying to stay safe. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coastal.view Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 (edited) 21 minutes ago, CaptainLinden16 said: You got me their margin of error is only 15M people. The know exactly what is going to happen 100%. When your margin of error is 15M, you don't have a clue. rather then having this spat about guesswork regarding canada's handling of this situation, and so far no matter what you or anyone else may believe stats regarding canada are fairly good and reasonably acceptable in this time of crisis, how about pivoting and focusing on ny state and nyc that is where the real epicentre of concern should be your approach appears to trivialize what is going on in a part of your country don't worry about us so much here we think we have things reasonably well in hand nothing you can point to persuades me otherwise on the other hand your state has had problems much more significant then bc i am impressed with how wa state has managed the situation there given the constraints they had to deal with from your government in washington ny state is at a whole other level (7% of global cases now) tell us some things about that situation please Edited March 23, 2020 by coastal.view 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coastal.view Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 4 minutes ago, CaptainLinden16 said: there is nothing thoughtful happening right now. Shutting down the economy to drag millions into poverty around the world will easily kill more people. Its not even close. i see and your thoughtful solution is ?? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jester13 Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 Speaking of hoarding (and because levity is needed now and then): https://m.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=2918127308225497&id=100000847705183 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Gurn Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 22 minutes ago, CaptainLinden16 said: You got me their margin of error is only 15M people. The know exactly what is going to happen 100%. When your margin of error is 15M, you don't have a clue. It is obvious that some one doesn't have a clue, however I'm sure it isn't me. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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