richard5933 Report post Posted March 25, 2020 Don - Also look at the amount of time it's taken for this thing to grow to where it is already. Just a couple of months. How long has it been since the first flu case this year? Also, the news does regularly cover the seasonal flu. At least the local news around here, as they often show the maps with the current hot spots and outbreaks. Lots of PSAs to encourage people to get their vaccine. National news also covers it regularly, or I should say they did till this story took over. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rayin Report post Posted March 25, 2020 Our family Dr.(internist) called us today. She asked our current activities, then told me in a stern voice that we must wear a mask when we go to where other people are, grocery, WM in particular. She said older males with heart problems seem the be the least able to recover from COVID19. She closed her office and works from home via telephone and computer. Her husband has heart problems and the risk of keeping her office open is too great a risk. I respect her decision. Sure hope this runs its course quickly, I'm about to work myself to the bone here on the farm, just to keep my mind busy. Too bad fall is the time for fence-post setting and fence building, I have 1/2 mile waiting to be built and ~2 miles to be repaired. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wayne77590 Report post Posted March 25, 2020 Where can I get a mask. Oh, I know, it's right next to he toilet paper Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rayin Report post Posted March 25, 2020 On 3/25/2020 at 2:56 AM, wayne77590 said: Where can I get a mask. Oh, I know, it's right next to he toilet paper I saw a man yesterday with a bandana around his face. Any old port in a storm I suppose. Wonder if I would freak people out if I get my old gas mask out of my old foot locker? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
richard5933 Report post Posted March 25, 2020 Glad I kept this mask when I closed my wood shop. Might scare the little ones, but if I have to go to a crowded area I'll be okay as long as the batteries hold out in the powered air unit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wayne77590 Report post Posted March 25, 2020 Well, the bandana will keep the big chunks out! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildebill308 Report post Posted March 25, 2020 On 3/25/2020 at 2:00 PM, wayne77590 said: Well, the bandana will keep the big chunks out! Look at this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
five Report post Posted March 26, 2020 On 3/24/2020 at 4:17 PM, akadeadeye said: ....I am truly befuddled and confused with all of the closings, cancellations, shelter in place rules, etc. What am I missing?... Don Look no farther than the main stream media. Even our local media, they rant and rave, give partial and half truths all aiming at a political objective which will go unmentioned here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manholt Report post Posted March 26, 2020 Don, the city of Burnet is on Lock Down! What can I do & not do? Pretty much the same as I did before yesterday! Has not affected our life style, other than not sitting in Restaurant & some strange runs on our food markets! We have a bread machine, but no flour of any kind to be found. Can't go into lobby of the Bank, unless you call and make an appointment, same with Merrill Lynch...those 2 is my excitement for this morning! This afternoon, I have 5 ac of lawn to cut and then lay down fertilizer. RayIN, I feel your pain! We got a mile of fence in back that's got to be replaced, before that can happen we need to get rid of a lot off ceder trees and old dead trees, then tear the old barb wire and most of the posts out. Not waiting for fall, tree removal company with all the heavy equipment will be here next week! Then we're putting in 2 1/2 inch pipe with 4 rows of welded on Sucker Rods and pig wire! We got over 4,000 feet of pipe and my friend in NE TX is bringing us 12,000 feet of rods and his welder to go along with ours...yea, I know how to put down a bead. We got to do the same with the front. Wayne, your right. COVID-19 is no joke! Maybe now, everyone will be vaccinated against the flu next year! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
erniee Report post Posted March 26, 2020 So far, so good up high here in Mineral Wells. I'm working on some acacia in a Discovery and then our coach is going to get some hickory. Keep on plugging Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
akadeadeye Report post Posted March 26, 2020 On 3/26/2020 at 10:43 AM, manholt said: Don, the city of Burnet is on Lock Down! What can I do & not do? Pretty much the same as I did before yesterday! Has not affected our life style, other than not sitting in Restaurant & some strange runs on our food markets! We have a bread machine, but no flour of any kind to be found. Can't go into lobby of the Bank, unless you call and make an appointment, same with Merrill Lynch...those 2 is my excitement for this morning! This afternoon, I have 5 ac of lawn to cut and then lay down fertilizer. RayIN, I feel your pain! We got a mile of fence in back that's got to be replaced, before that can happen we need to get rid of a lot off ceder trees and old dead trees, then tear the old barb wire and most of the posts out. Not waiting for fall, tree removal company with all the heavy equipment will be here next week! Then we're putting in 2 1/2 inch pipe with 4 rows of welded on Sucker Rods and pig wire! We got over 4,000 feet of pipe and my friend in NE TX is bringing us 12,000 feet of rods and his welder to go along with ours...yea, I know how to put down a bead. We got to do the same with the front. Wayne, your right. COVID-19 is no joke! Maybe now, everyone will be vaccinated against the flu next year! Carl, as long as you can get a Storms Burger and fries to go life should be fine. Don Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manholt Report post Posted March 26, 2020 Don. 90% of places are open for pick up! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dbenoit Report post Posted March 26, 2020 They're testing me! The winter cabin fever is already a big drag, and now having to work from home...... which I have never done and with my mom, DW, daughter, her husband and out little granddaughter all at home.......😬1 bourbon 1 scotch 1 beer😣 I don't like Jerry! Jerry! Jerry! either Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manholt Report post Posted March 26, 2020 Did your daughter/son in law lose their job? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dbenoit Report post Posted March 27, 2020 Nunya....jk. They got married about a year ago and saving for a house. He works 2nd shift where I work, he still has to be there. Our daughter is a nursing assistant but she had the baby in Facebook and hasn’t’t gone back yet. She is scared to go back Edit—— not Facebook but February Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manholt Report post Posted March 27, 2020 Can't blame her...baby & saving for a house & part of income gone! Don't look good for your liquor bill. 😂 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dbenoit Report post Posted March 28, 2020 Now they all want margaritas tonight...i need to take a trip to the state liquor store..NH thing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildebill308 Report post Posted March 28, 2020 Now there are 2 new topics, margaritas and their content and State liquor laws. Bill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manholt Report post Posted March 28, 2020 David, I'm surprised they still have the State Liq..don't forget to p/u the Lotto also! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wayne77590 Report post Posted March 28, 2020 People from the surrounding states all go into NH to buy their liquor. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kaypsmith Report post Posted March 28, 2020 On 3/27/2020 at 12:22 AM, DBenoit said: in Facebook and hasn’t’t gone back yet. She is scared to go back Edit—— not Facebook but February Glad u corrected that, I was starting to worry, my wife can't keep her nose out of Facebook, and I aint gonna get NO MORE BABIES! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildebill308 Report post Posted March 28, 2020 I have stopped many times headed to Maine at the big NH Liquor & Wine Outlet at I-95, Hampton, NH. Bill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jleamont Report post Posted March 28, 2020 On 3/28/2020 at 5:08 PM, WILDEBILL308 said: I have stopped many times headed to Maine at the big NH Liquor & Wine Outlet at I-95, Hampton, NH. Bill Yeah, us as well! Love those NH state stores, they are the only store on a designated exit off of I-95! Can’t beat that Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildebill308 Report post Posted March 30, 2020 Joe, the fun part is it isn't realey an exit it is like a rest stop. That part of I-95 is a toll road and you never go through a toll plaza. There is always lots of room to park a RV. Bill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildebill308 Report post Posted March 30, 2020 Just a heads up during these tough times with shortages and crowds at the supermarkets. I have a suggestion. Braum’s. Well ok this is only good throughout Oklahoma, Kansas, Texas, Missouri, and Arkansas. If you do live near a Braum’s I think many are overlooking them. They are a ice cream and dairy store but have a nice selection of bread and baked goods, salads and meat. I was in one this afternoon and There were only 2 people in the place besides the employees. https://www.braums.com/ Did I mention that they have really good ice cream. Bill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
