ashley
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Post by ashley on May 26, 2020 17:28:34 GMT
I am going to continue to stay home and practice social distancing. I am still living my life— since life is what you make of it and not a laundry list of public events. Attending concerts and large gatherings can wait. The health of others is something I value far beyond my own personal entertainment.
I also do believe there will be a vaccine available, I think so far the preliminary results looks promising.
For me, there are too many unknowns about this virus to risk sharing it with anyone so I can hit a bar or go shopping for non-essentials. There are potential lasting health repercussions that do not justify gathering in public. I would not be ok with myself if one of my children got sick and required hospitalization and/or developed one of those rare but significant secondary health problems.
And I will continue to judge anyone who attends resorts, amusement parks, etc as being a total selfish asshole.
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Post by basketdiva on May 26, 2020 17:34:06 GMT
Reddit has started calling the SIP until there’s a vaccine people Doomers. I agree with that assessment. I have a hard time understanding why anyone would do that. I mean, I guess if you’re high risk, ok, but I just don’t even see the point of living like that. I think the chance of dying of COVID is incredibly low for most of us. But even if the risk were greater, I would take it in order to continue living my life. I’m not going to shut down because I’m scared of a tiny chance of dying. If I used that logic, I’d never ride in a car or go swimming or let my kids ride a bike or jump on a trampoline.
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Post by sasha on May 26, 2020 17:37:27 GMT
I cannot wait til I can sit at a bar. So I'm ready. I may curtail the number of shopping trips I do. Maybe not go out as much.
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sassyangel
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Post by sassyangel on May 26, 2020 17:43:08 GMT
Reddit has started calling the SIP until there’s a vaccine people Doomers. I agree with that assessment. I have a hard time understanding why anyone would do that. I mean, I guess if you’re high risk, ok, but I just don’t even see the point of living like that. I think the chance of dying of COVID is incredibly low for most of us. But even if the risk were greater, I would take it in order to continue living my life. I’m not going to shut down because I’m scared of a tiny chance of dying. If I used that logic, I’d never ride in a car or go swimming or let my kids ride a bike or jump on a trampoline. Yeah, the cesspool part of Reddit. 😏 And maybe the high risk wouldn’t have to *live like that* - if people in general showed far more concern and willingness to concede on a few things, so they could feel safer *living*. 😐
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Post by tracyarts on May 26, 2020 17:59:19 GMT
We won't start venturing out until our doctor tells us it's safe, and then will follow her directions with safety precautions. Now, if DH is ordered back into the office when the county order is lifted (his company is flip flopping on it) then that's that...
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Post by flanz on May 26, 2020 18:07:29 GMT
I'm ready to go back to living my life, oh, now. Will be getting my hair cut tomorrow morning (have to find my mask). I don't think they'll ever be able to create a vaccine. We're just going to have to learn to adjust to it. My niece is currently in her lab at UNC Chapel Hill with others that are working on treatments and vaccines. She is trained in molecular biology, immunology and bioengineering (she is a PhD student) and our family will take our lead from her. There's still no vaccine for HIV/AIDS yet there is a treatment..I see that happening with Covid19 I'm so grateful to your niece and other scientists working on this! <3
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Post by flanz on May 26, 2020 18:09:19 GMT
I am going to continue to stay home and practice social distancing. I am still living my life— since life is what you make of it and not a laundry list of public events. Attending concerts and large gatherings can wait. The health of others is something I value far beyond my own personal entertainment. I also do believe there will be a vaccine available, I think so far the preliminary results looks promising. For me, there are too many unknowns about this virus to risk sharing it with anyone so I can hit a bar or go shopping for non-essentials. There are potential lasting health repercussions that do not justify gathering in public. I would not be ok with myself if one of my children got sick and required hospitalization and/or developed one of those rare but significant secondary health problems. And I will continue to judge anyone who attends resorts, amusement parks, etc as being a total selfish asshole. This!
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Post by jloubier on May 26, 2020 18:14:32 GMT
I'm sure your perspective depends on where you live. I live in one of the smaller provinces of Canada. Since the outbreak began, we've had 121 confirmed cases. 120 are now considered virus free. Of the 121 cases, 17 were hospitalized, 3 of them in ICU, and 0 deaths. The borders are closed to all non-essential business. There has been only 1 case in the last 4 weeks. So, no I'm not wearing a mask. No, I'm not sitting at home being scared. Judging by the amount of people out and about, keeping social distancing, I'm not the only one.
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craftykitten
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Post by craftykitten on May 26, 2020 18:24:13 GMT
I think what people call it is different, SIP isn't a phrase used here.
I have online groceries booked until October. I've never really shopped as a hobby so I am not missing anything, I get it all online. We do miss going out for meals, but I cant see being able to maintain distance from anyone so, that's going to have to wait. Until theres a vaccine? Maybe. I'm not making any dramatic declarations about what I will or won't do but I am absolutely on the most cautious end of the spectrum.
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sassyangel
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Post by sassyangel on May 26, 2020 18:25:25 GMT
There's no guarantee of there ever being a vaccine... I am not in that frame of mind at all. I will wear a mask and keep my hands clean. But you also have some major health issues and I get your fear. It is interesting to me that when a person makes a rational decision based on facts, medical advice and current research, it is still being called "fear". Unless it refers to a "healthy fear" based on thoughtful decisions that keep one safe, just as avoiding hanging out in dark alleys at night unless necessary. The other type of fear that people want to jest about and mock, would include keeping your shades drawn and hiding under your bed, while slowly starving to avoid needing to take reasonable risks. I’ve noticed that, too. Sitting at home scared, seems the most often one used. Most people I know who are still staying at home because they’re high risk, want more than anything to go out - but don’t trust others to have their welfare at heart - and so, are doing the only thing they can do.
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Post by ~summer~ on May 26, 2020 18:26:25 GMT
I will wash my hands and likely avoid huge crowds but no I won’t be sheltering in place when we do t have to.
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Post by pierkiss on May 26, 2020 18:27:16 GMT
We will be at home away from most people for a while yet (beyond going to work and grocery store). It’s not worth the risk to me to be out in big crowds yet.
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Post by craftykitten on May 26, 2020 18:27:30 GMT
I'm sure your perspective depends on where you live. I live in one of the smaller provinces of Canada. Since the outbreak began, we've had 121 confirmed cases. 120 are now considered virus free. Of the 121 cases, 17 were hospitalized, 3 of them in ICU, and 0 deaths. The borders are closed to all non-essential business. There has been only 1 case in the last 4 weeks. So, no I'm not wearing a mask. No, I'm not sitting at home being scared. Judging by the amount of people out and about, keeping social distancing, I'm not the only one. How small is small? In my county we have 144,000 people, 194 cases, and 63 deaths.
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Post by questioning on May 26, 2020 18:36:47 GMT
DH has worked almost the whole time. I am mostly staying home and leaving only for occiasional groceries, just as have the past two months.
I have been puzzled by one friend, she immediately began texting to arrange a pedicure date (our typical thing) and small outings. All the while bashing our governor and state for opening up. Like me she is also responsible for her elderly parents.
I've declined each time. Just because it's open doesn't mean you have to go. People can be so contradictory.
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Post by anniefb on May 26, 2020 18:42:07 GMT
I'm an introvert and a real homebody so staying at home a lot of the time is just normal for me. I'm also high risk because of the immunosuppressive drugs I take for RA and even a mild cold can take me out for several weeks so I am limiting my contact with people as much as possible, especially over our winter. Thankfully our number of cases here is now small (97% in the country recovered) but I don't see the need to take unnecessary risks.
We are still working from home, probably for another month or so (until NZ goes back to our alert level 1) which also suits me just fine. I'll probably start to catch up with catch up with a small group of friends as we're now allowed to do that but have no desire to spend hours in crowded malls, go to large parties or bars and the like because those are things I just don't enjoy.
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Post by ajsweetpea on May 26, 2020 18:45:02 GMT
Yes, I am going to stay home as much as I possibly can. I work from home (and have since before this began). Any shopping I need to do, can be done online. We have a nice backyard where my kids can play and a quiet street where they can ride bikes, etc. As time passes, we may see a friend or two outside with appropriate social distancing.
People who think this is no big deal really don’t have a clue or don’t live in an area with a high number of cases (or don’t care!) I know two people who have died of Coronavirus. Neither was “young” but both were in their 70’s (so not elderly) and didn’t have other health problems. To see the devastation their unexpected deaths have caused their families has not been easy. I know others who have had the Coronavirus and recovered, but none of them described it as being a ton of fun. Due to this, I cannot have a cavalier attitude and be like oh, this is nothing/just like the flu.
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ashley
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Post by ashley on May 26, 2020 18:45:34 GMT
Also, it’s just insulting to say anyone who values the health of their loved ones and also every other human is “sitting home scared”. I’m not scared. I’m cautious and considerate.
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Post by likescarrots on May 26, 2020 18:52:10 GMT
Reddit has started calling the SIP until there’s a vaccine people Doomers. I agree with that assessment. I have a hard time understanding why anyone would do that. I mean, I guess if you’re high risk, ok, but I just don’t even see the point of living like that. I think the chance of dying of COVID is incredibly low for most of us. But even if the risk were greater, I would take it in order to continue living my life. I’m not going to shut down because I’m scared of a tiny chance of dying. If I used that logic, I’d never ride in a car or go swimming or let my kids ride a bike or jump on a trampoline. as many of us have already stated, we feel terribly sad for you that you have such a tiny mind that you can't find anything worth living for that doesn't involve you making a spectacle of yourself and your family. I truly hope your husband is able to balance this by teaching your children that life is worth living even if you have to forgo being famous on Instagram in effort to save actual human lives.
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Post by chlerbie on May 26, 2020 18:55:31 GMT
We don't have plans to change much. We run a home business, so it's easy for us to be home. We are higher risked, so it's just not worth it for us to take unnecessary risks. I do feel a bit more comfortable going to the grocery store and picked up some books as curbside service at the library, but that's as "chancy" as I'm going to get for right now. I'd also like to watch how numbers change around the country as others do so.
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Post by chlerbie on May 26, 2020 18:56:35 GMT
And as for people on Reddit calling others "Doomers", not sure where she's reading but on the forums I follow, most people back SIP and being careful.
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Post by questioning on May 26, 2020 18:57:13 GMT
Reddit has started calling the SIP until there’s a vaccine people Doomers. I agree with that assessment. I have a hard time understanding why anyone would do that. I mean, I guess if you’re high risk, ok, but I just don’t even see the point of living like that. I think the chance of dying of COVID is incredibly low for most of us. But even if the risk were greater, I would take it in order to continue living my life. I’m not going to shut down because I’m scared of a tiny chance of dying. If I used that logic, I’d never ride in a car or go swimming or let my kids ride a bike or jump on a trampoline. How do you equate letting your kids play to carrying the virus to someone who is more susceptible than you? Logic? There is a fundamental difference in people that is being uncovered during Covid. Those who think their wants supercede others and those who believe in treating others with respect. I'm not afraid of dying, my 80-something parents aren't afraid of dying. What we are afraid of is hastening anyone else's death or illness by unknowingly exposing them.
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Post by likescarrots on May 26, 2020 18:57:43 GMT
Also, it’s just insulting to say anyone who values the health of their loved ones and also every other human is “sitting home scared”. I’m not scared. I’m cautious and considerate. I'm fine with being called scared because yes, I am terrified of the subset of this country that has decided to stop using their brains and/or relying on facts and science (not to mention the lack of empathy and humanity).
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Post by iamkristinl16 on May 26, 2020 18:59:53 GMT
DH has been going to work the whole time, and I am starting to have to go out of the home for work more now as well. We don't have the ability to stay at home and pay our bills, even if we wanted to.
That being said, I would say that we are being cautious and will continue to be. I want to see what happens over the next 3-4 weeks now that people are being so cavalier about what they are doing. I find it disgusting how many people I have seen on the news across the country who have no issues being in crowds without masks and in close proximity to each other. I have no desire to go to a bar or restaurant at this point, and wouldn't go to church, either. I will go for walks with a friend (keeping distance) and my kids have spent time outdoors with a friend as well. If baseball is permitted (which I really want) they will have precautions and I am fully prepared to abide by the rules so that activities can resume. I wish others had the same common sense.
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Post by mikklynn on May 26, 2020 19:02:42 GMT
We will be staying in until there is a vaccine, so probably a year. DH is very high risk. Frankly, he might not make it a year. I'm not risking his life because I need to go out.
We can visit friends from a distance in our backyard.
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Post by christine58 on May 26, 2020 19:03:40 GMT
My niece is currently in her lab at UNC Chapel Hill with others that are working on treatments and vaccines. She is trained in molecular biology, immunology and bioengineering (she is a PhD student) and our family will take our lead from her. There's still no vaccine for HIV/AIDS yet there is a treatment..I see that happening with Covid19 I'm so grateful to your niece and other scientists working on this! <3 Thank you. She’s thrilled to be working on this virus with her lab mates.
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Post by fuji on May 26, 2020 19:04:03 GMT
What DH and I will do: -visit our children in their homes or ours -get haircuts (masked) -get groceries every 10-14 days (masked) -get takeout -go for walks -go to our cabin
What we won't do: -shop -go to restaurants -attend graduation parties/weddings/other large gatherings -fly -attend church
I'm tired of people comparing it to riding in a car. Of course I'll still ride in a car, but I won't ride without a seatbelt or drive 100 mph or drive with my eyes closed or in the middle of a blizzard. There's a HUGE difference between being careful and being reckless.
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Post by tracylynn on May 26, 2020 19:11:59 GMT
You guys, we really need to stop feeding into myshelly. She's going to continue to bring her cray-cray on this topic.
To her, my life wouldn't be worth living. I'm OK with that. Luckily for her, I live my life, not her. And quite frankly, I enjoy my life.
I'm not a "roaming" shopper. I don't eat out but maybe once a month with girlfriends. I like to be at home. I just moved into my new house late last Fall (thank god, I can't imagine being in an apartment building right now!!) and am still organizing, unpacking the last few craft boxes. And I still need to hang all my pictures on the walls. So this is all great timing for me.
At the beginning I was a little down. I'm not sure why honestly. I think it was just all very overwhelming. My anxiety (which I just last year was told I had - not medicated right now) was extremely high and it manifests in "shortness of breath". It wasn't great times. I was close to calling the Dr and getting a med, but I finally pulled through on that and things are much better.
I'm high risk with asthma. We are WFH for the foreseeable future with my company - maybe the rest of the year, if not longer. I already for the past 3 years had been doing curbside pickup for groceries with Fred Meyer (Kroger) as I loathe grocery shopping.
The only store I have been in since all this started is Costco, and that's because I don't live in the delivery zone for Instacart. But frankly, with the precautions they are taking, I feel safe in there. Plus I wear a mask, have hand sanitizer and wipes with me, and I'm good.
I usually go to town every 10-14 days. I have gotten curbside pickup at both Lowes and Home Depot. And I've just started getting a Starbucks as a treat - they all are wearing masks, and hand your order out in a container so there is literally no contact.
This will be my routine for awhile. I do think there will be a vaccine. I think it'll be awhile. I watch the numbers in my County daily. We'll see what happens as they start to fall lower. We are still over 30 cases in the past 14 days. Still too high.
I miss 2 things - seeing my friends. We do a get together at least once a month and our last one was about 2 weeks before the SIP orders were put in place. And I miss my family.
I am planning to go stay with my family for 2 weeks in July. It's something that's been planned and we've talked about it in a lot of detail. We're all going to quarantine for the 14 days before I go there just to be safe. If an outbreak happens before I'm supposed to leave, those plans could change. But we'll see.
I'm definitely not a Doomer. But I am a realist and this is my reality for awhile. And I'm OK with that.
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Post by Darcy Collins on May 26, 2020 19:25:39 GMT
I will follow my state/county guidelines - I will not continue to SIP longer than required.
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Post by jloubier on May 26, 2020 19:27:19 GMT
I'm sure your perspective depends on where you live. I live in one of the smaller provinces of Canada. Since the outbreak began, we've had 121 confirmed cases. 120 are now considered virus free. Of the 121 cases, 17 were hospitalized, 3 of them in ICU, and 0 deaths. The borders are closed to all non-essential business. There has been only 1 case in the last 4 weeks. So, no I'm not wearing a mask. No, I'm not sitting at home being scared. Judging by the amount of people out and about, keeping social distancing, I'm not the only one. How small is small? In my county we have 144,000 people, 194 cases, and 63 deaths. craftykitten Our province has a population a tad over 775,000.
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Post by zella on May 26, 2020 19:42:32 GMT
we're still SIP - undetermined as yet when that'll change but there needs to be a significant drop in cases in Florida before I'll consider it I'm in Florida too. Our county has fewer cases than some further south, but I don't think this is or should be a county by county thing. People move around a lot, whether visiting, vacationing or moving. So I'm with you.
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