We're not concerned about us; more so Wifey's mom. And the sad thing, is that wearing a mask does shit for us. It's for those around us. Selfish assholes.
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Did dickbutt just post a picture of earbutt?
He sticks a lot of different things to his butt
Just in case you thought Covid was “No worse than the flu“...
www.wired.com
If You've Just Had Covid, Exercise Might Not Be Good for You
A growing number of studies are raising concerns about the coronavirus’ long-term effects on the heart. Athletes especially need to heed the warnings.
As previously reported in this forum...
So yesterday kid comes home from school all congested and with a runny nose.... I guess it's of to get tested we go.
Our Chief Medical Officer of Health has confirmed we've entered our second wave. The testing facility is slammed. My wife got there at 6:30 this morning to get a place line. It opens at 8:30, but there were already close to a hundred people in line. There's been reports of waiting times longer than 5 hours... Apparently the "kids line"is 2x as long as the normal line.
Seems crazy that you can't book a time. How long have we been doing this now?
Edited to add: this just in. It's now 7:15 am and the line crosses a soccer field three times.
Our Chief Medical Officer of Health has confirmed we've entered our second wave. The testing facility is slammed. My wife got there at 6:30 this morning to get a place line. It opens at 8:30, but there were already close to a hundred people in line. There's been reports of waiting times longer than 5 hours... Apparently the "kids line"is 2x as long as the normal line.
Seems crazy that you can't book a time. How long have we been doing this now?
Edited to add: this just in. It's now 7:15 am and the line crosses a soccer field three times.
Just in case you thought Covid was “No worse than the flu“...
If You've Just Had Covid, Exercise Might Not Be Good for You
A growing number of studies are raising concerns about the coronavirus’ long-term effects on the heart. Athletes especially need to heed the warnings.
That wired article reads too familiar.
Coincidently, just yesterday Dr ordered an echocardiogram. Not sure what that might show.
Well, file this under fucking moronic. My sister and her husband and 3 kids (ages 2 through 8) flew to disney world. An airplane. To disney. In fucking florida.
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I’ve been nearly 100% isolated other than trips to the doc, pharmacy, and mechanic, except for two distanced visits (one of which was to pick up a road bike for my trainer). I’m now getting more and more requests and pressure for visits. Thanksgiving is coming so I’ll need to visit one parental unit to avoid a total meltdown. Honestly, I miss socializing, but my tinfoil hat is on so tight that I’m just not willing to risk any degree of interaction.
I had a round of illness which could’ve been COVID a little while back. I’ve read about the possible lasting heart and lung issues. I know Nick hasn’t been feeling great. But at the same time I also thing the likelihood of getting it is still fairly low.
I’ve considered distanced visits, for mental/emotional well-being. I’ve considered training at a small private gym for physical well-being. I just can’t get over the thought of getting this and having any lasting effects given my already weakened physical state. The rest of my life is already going to be one of physical challenges, and piling the risks on just haven’t seemed worth it.
I had a round of illness which could’ve been COVID a little while back. I’ve read about the possible lasting heart and lung issues. I know Nick hasn’t been feeling great. But at the same time I also thing the likelihood of getting it is still fairly low.
I’ve considered distanced visits, for mental/emotional well-being. I’ve considered training at a small private gym for physical well-being. I just can’t get over the thought of getting this and having any lasting effects given my already weakened physical state. The rest of my life is already going to be one of physical challenges, and piling the risks on just haven’t seemed worth it.
You are not alone. Stay strong and you’ll be hanging in there.
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Isolation sucks and I would love to have an in person conversation with anyone other than my Trump loving parents. But like you I don’t want or need anymore health obstacles.
I just can't see the value of an in-person conversation over a phone call, given the risk. If we're just gonna talk with masks on, then get on the blower. IDGAF about seeing anyone at the risk of spreading an infection. I don't want to drive anywhere, then use another bathroom (nobody is getting in my place), and then yell at a distance through a mask. Save me the drive time and the anxiety about contamination. I'm going to have to start saying "fuck no" instead of just no. Whenever anyone asks what my reasons are, they just want to argue and dismiss them. Almost nobody says "that's a valid concern." I genuinely don't expect to see a human for another 6 months.
Because other tenants who refuse to wear a mask in common areas I haven't been to my studio during the day since March. No one has been in here since then as well. I'm having a hard time with not working during the day, at least a little bit. Have to find things to do around the house until 7:00pm since, like you, I don't go anywhere except the grocery store and to hike once a week.
I really need a break and want to go backpacking this week but am scared of contact with other humans. Granted where I want to go is a lot less backwards than my local spot and would more likely encounter those who wear masks and generally are more respectful of personal space.
Stress and anxiety have been through the roof last several days.
Understood about stress and anxiety.
What a mess. Keep up the good fight.
safer than riding the subway in ny in march....from a governor who thought new yorkers were tougher than a virus at the time....
The girlfriend and I booked time off around Thanksgiving to go to Bromont.
We haven't booked where to stay yet, but I'm wondering if we should even bother....
Would be pretty around that time. Cases are unfortunately on the rise – the latest numbers are starting to look like March/April: https://montrealgazette.com/news/local-news/coronavirus-live-updates-montreal-adapts-to-life-under-orange-alert/
Yeah, except Bromont is pretty far from Montreal. My opinion (which is not medically-informed), is that if you don't have symptoms based on the self-assessment tools put out by our governments, you are safe to travel.
If you're going for a weekend, bring your own food and supplies, and don't go to restaurants. If you're riding the lifts, I assume they're requiring people to mask up.
My understanding is that with minimal precautions, like wearing a mask, and being outside, the risk of transmission is pretty low. For me, it's the being outside part that's crucial.
Yeah from what I've seen you need a mask while in line. And it sounds like they are only allowing 1 person per chair, regardless of whether you're "with" the other person or not. Sounds like long lift lines.... This in contrast to the picture I posted in the other riding thread on Saturday, showing the lift line at a local resort; no masks and pretty much no one physically distancing themselves.
Our alternative is to go up north to the Muskoka are and ride around there. Sucks though, one of the trail centers is totally closed this year. So the options are either super gnarly tech riding or super easy boring green trails. Hmmm.
the rules at my local mt (which i haven't yet been to this year) masks required when inside, in the lift line, and loading/unloading from the lift. they're not limiting the lift to 1 person, but you can only ride with the people you drove with.
where are you at?
in red neck land....drive up appointments in my shithole town....no wait....
Guess where people that go to Bromont live?
But yeah, probably ok w/ the right precautions. Definitely not my idea of a relaxing weekend however. Would rather just go into the woods by myself... but I think that's my general preference regardless.
our Nation's capital... Ottawa. There's some little towns just beyond the urban boundary that offer drive-up tests, with appointment.
My oldest seems to have caught what my youngest has. I may book an appointment for him there tomorrow. A 30 minute drive each way is better than a 5 hour wait.
me too
Saw a maskless woman with a yoga mat walking towards me as I was unloading my car. Managed to avoid her and her germ cannon. Just saw her again on the sidewalk, this time getting all touchy-feely with some random dude on a hybrid bike with lots of accessories for electronics. So basically she goes to a small room and does yoga with others whom I can only assume are maskless as well, then wants to ride on the back of some dudes bike. She was certainly attractive and who could blame chubby, nerdy guy for enjoying a little attention. But for fucks sake, we are never going to get rid of Covid like this.
hey who is excited that NFL football is back? don't get too used to it.
www.huffpost.com
Pete Carroll Among NFL Coaches Fined $100,000 For Mask Violations
The 49ers' Kyle Shanahan and Broncos' Vic Fangio were also penalized for violating coronavirus protocols.
200,000 deaths and new cases are again on the rise. Winning!
I had thought about this pretty yearly on. Interesting to see research being done on it. It makes sense to me, and it is one reason I don't "social distance" visit with people.
release the hounds
'Very promising method': Finland deploys coronavirus-sniffing dogs at main airport
Four coronavirus-sniffing dogs of different breeds trained started working at the Helsinki Airport as part of the government-financed trial.
www.usatoday.com
also finland: <orders 4 dog sized coffins>release the hounds
'Very promising method': Finland deploys coronavirus-sniffing dogs at main airport
Four coronavirus-sniffing dogs of different breeds trained started working at the Helsinki Airport as part of the government-financed trial.www.usatoday.com
do the dogs have to wear masks?
this thing went from a pangolin to a bat to humans. are dogs next?
what else is being sniffed for? what if the dog smells your cancer lumps?
i have questions.
I thought dogs were immune to SARS COV 2?
Nope. Believe there have been canine cases in Europe... I may be misremembering this, though.
Who knows?
