2020 resolution - shopping my own bag and wallet collection. Any one else?

[muchstuff]

You are such a sweetheart to help others. I love that you are thinking beyond yourself! That’s what we should all do.
Do you really think the masks are needed? I’m just not convinced that those under 60 who don’t have underlying conditions need to worry about catching It as much as transmitting it. The elderly and sick are more at risk.

I’m not being difficult. I’m just thinking that the more we can stay appropriately calm, the better.

Two points. One, in Italy they’ve had multiple cases of patients between 20-50 who have had very serious covid illness. Covid has the capability of leaving you with life-changing health issues.Two, you may have such a mild case that you have no symptoms but could be a carrier. It has been stressed that the mask isn’t to keep you from getting sick as much as it’s to keep you from possibly infecting others. People need to be made aware just how serious this thing is, it’s not a matter of panicking but of doing all you can to stop the spread of this extremely contagious virus. A healthy dose of fear is exactly what’s needed right now.
We have a family of four in my little village not far from Vancouver who all have covid and are self isolating. The Mom expressed shock that they could have it as they haven’t been travelling anywhere. But they had their kids playing at a trampoline park a few days before they started showing symptoms. No social distancing there. Now I’m in a much more serious position because I’m health compromised and our downtown has one grocery store that we all share. The beaches in Florida and other areas are full of spring break students partying it up because they think they’re invincible. And apparently don’t think of others. If we don’t turn around people’s mindsets about this virus it’s going to get much, much worse.

 

[whateve]

Two points. One, in Italy they’ve had multiple cases of patients between 20-50 who have had very serious covid illness. Covid has the capability of leaving you with life-changing health issues.Two, you may have such a mild case that you have no symptoms but could be a carrier. It has been stressed that the mask isn’t to keep you from getting sick as much as it’s to keep you from possibly infecting others. People need to be made aware just how serious this thing is, it’s not a matter of panicking but of doing all you can to stop the spread of this extremely contagious virus. A healthy dose of fear is exactly what’s needed right now.
We have a family of four in my little village not far from Vancouver who all have covid and are self isolating. The Mom expressed shock that they could have it as they haven’t been travelling anywhere. But they had their kids playing at a trampoline park a few days before they started showing symptoms. No social distancing there. Now I’m in a much more serious position because I’m health compromised and our downtown has one grocery store that we all share. The beaches in Florida and other areas are full of spring break students partying it up because they think they’re invincible. And apparently don’t think of others. If we don’t turn around people’s mindsets about this virus it’s going to get much, much worse.

It is frustrating to me that none of our local grocery stores deliver.

 

[muchstuff]

It is frustrating to me that none of our local grocery stores deliver.

We’re starting to see some of our local businesses offer delivery options or curbside pick up so you don’t have to go into the shops. Not our local grocery store so far but we have one about twenty minutes away who will deliver. I’ve still been going out but I knew that would have to change when we started having more localized cases. I have multiple lung issues and it could get pretty ugly if I was infected so I think it’s time for me to start my 3000 piece jigsaw puzzle!

 

[dcooney4]

I bought some new jeans last week but I haven't gotten out of lounge clothes for a week. I haven't carried a purse. My usage stats will be lousy this year.

Me too!

 

[Rhl2987]

Thanks! My taxes are done. I finished them yesterday. I used to take everything to an accountant until one year our investment company gave us a free copy of Turbotax. I had already taken our stuff to the accountant but decided to use the program just for fun. The program ended up saving up quite a bit of money over what the accountant did. There were 3 major mistakes in her work, and when I pointed them out, she revised the taxes but didn't apologize or reduce her bill. Ever since then, I've done our taxes myself. My son has a few businesses and I do his taxes too. My daughter used to work for H&R Block and the IRS, so she can answer any questions I might have.

My son is very tech savvy so I'm sure he could scan his papers for me if he was motivated. I'll see how much I can do with the information online before I ask him to do that.

That is excellent!

My accountant just filed my taxes. I will owe a quarterly estimated payment in April for this year but I’m not sure if those are also delayed.

 

[RT1]

You are such a sweetheart to help others. I love that you are thinking beyond yourself! That’s what we should all do.
Do you really think the masks are needed? I’m just not convinced that those under 60 who don’t have underlying conditions need to worry about catching It as much as transmitting it. The elderly and sick are more at risk.

I’m not being difficult. I’m just thinking that the more we can stay appropriately calm, the better.

I agree totally. I have asthma and want to have the masks as a safety precaution just in case.
This is getting to enter the “social panic”zone where people run on emotions and do not think logically.

 

[Sparkletastic]

The latest news is that something like 38% of hospitalized cases in the US are between the ages of 20 and 54. I don't know why they've been saying that young healthy people don't need to worry about getting seriously ill.

I've heard that the masks are more important for everyone to prevent transmission, that as long as you keep your distance from others, you don't need a mask. The mask would protect you if someone were to sneeze in your face. As far as I've heard, the virus isn't floating around in the air. If you aren't going to be in close proximity with people, it is much more important that surfaces are kept clean and if you touch surfaces, don't touch your face until you have had an opportunity to wash your hands.

Two points. One, in Italy they’ve had multiple cases of patients between 20-50 who have had very serious covid illness. Covid has the capability of leaving you with life-changing health issues.Two, you may have such a mild case that you have no symptoms but could be a carrier. It has been stressed that the mask isn’t to keep you from getting sick as much as it’s to keep you from possibly infecting others. People need to be made aware just how serious this thing is, it’s not a matter of panicking but of doing all you can to stop the spread of this extremely contagious virus. A healthy dose of fear is exactly what’s needed right now.
We have a family of four in my little village not far from Vancouver who all have covid and are self isolating. The Mom expressed shock that they could have it as they haven’t been travelling anywhere. But they had their kids playing at a trampoline park a few days before they started showing symptoms. No social distancing there. Now I’m in a much more serious position because I’m health compromised and our downtown has one grocery store that we all share. The beaches in Florida and other areas are full of spring break students partying it up because they think they’re invincible. And apparently don’t think of others. If we don’t turn around people’s mindsets about this virus it’s going to get much, much worse.

Perhaps my post wasn’t clear. I didn’t say younger adults cannot be affected by Covid -19. I said the bigger worry is that they can transmit it to other populations have much higher mortality rates and much worse impacts from getting it. I’d rather have it visited upon me than someone 65 with lupus. Do I want it, Heck no! But, I have a better chance of surviving it with fewer complications. So while I have to protect me, I (and everyone else not in a high risk group) have to be a good world “citizen” and work to not be a source of unwitting transmission.

Also, while we each have to self govern and make our own choices, masks aren’t really the best option for most of us. Masks make people more likely to keep touching their faces which is a concern. There have been numerous articles which show “regular” surgical masks aren’t very good protection against the virus. The N95 is helpful but, it’s hard to wear properly for very long for most people. More importantly, there is a shortage right now. So much so that some doctors are reusing the masks which isn’t safe protocol. So, unless we have a heightened need because of an underlying condition, we can be contributing the problem by getting them for personal use.

Bottom line, this is an unprecedented situation for our lifetime and it’s easy to feel helpless or fearful. I was reading a teeny bit about the 1913 flu epidemic. Obviously not the same time nor the same virus, but I’m curious about how that chaos eventually “ran its course.” (Not the right phrase but, you get what I mean)

 

[southernbelle43]

WOW....did he ever!!!
All our stores that even have TP have a two package limit. And, not many stores do!

I did find a source for N-95 face masks locally and they had cartons of them.
So, I bought three boxes.

You are such a sweetheart to help others. I love that you are thinking beyond yourself! That’s what we should all do.
Do you really think the masks are needed? I’m just not convinced that those under 60 who don’t have underlying conditions need to worry about catching It as much as transmitting it. The elderly and sick are more at risk.

I’m not being difficult. I’m just thinking that the more we can stay appropriately calm, the better.[/

 

[Sparkletastic]

We’re starting to see some of our local businesses offer delivery options or curbside pick up so you don’t have to go into the shops. Not our local grocery store so far but we have one about twenty minutes away who will deliver. I’ve still been going out but I knew that would have to change when we started having more localized cases. I have multiple lung issues and it could get pretty ugly if I was infected so I think it’s time for me to start my 3000 piece jigsaw puzzle!

I’m glad you have an option. With lung issues, you should take extra precautions and care. One benefit of living in a big city is that I have multiple delivery options so I can use those if need be.

My hometown instituted a rule that backfired. They said grocery stores could only let in 10 people at a time. So, what happened? Masses of people were congregating in unruly crowds waiting to get in. It would have been far better to let people in where they would have went spread out vs crowding each other to press towards the door.

 

[Rhl2987]

WOW....did he ever!!!
All our stores that even have TP have a two package limit. And, not many stores do!

I did find a source for N-95 face masks locally and they had cartons of them.
So, I bought three boxes.

I was able to get one box of N-95 masks and I'm donating them (except for 4) to a local hospital. They're in dire need and healthcare providers are seriously at risk and having to use a mask for an entire week, in some cases! And some hospitals have enough supplies only to last through Saturday. It's a serious, serious problem.

 

[southernbelle43]

I was able to get one box of N-95 masks and I'm donating them (except for 4) to a local hospital. They're in dire need and healthcare providers are seriously at risk and having to use a mask for an entire week, in some cases! And some hospitals have enough supplies only to last through Saturday. It's a serious, serious problem.

Thanks be to God for people like you!!!!!! I have 5 close relatives working in healthcare and they are at so much risk. My next door neighbor is a medical supply rep. He told us this morning that his company has 17 products that will kill the virus and they have NONE left. We must all pull together, put aside our instincts to be selfish and help in any way we can.

 

[whateve]

That is excellent!

My accountant just filed my taxes. I will owe a quarterly estimated payment in April for this year but I’m not sure if those are also delayed.

We owe quarterly taxes too. Our income for 2020 is likely to be very different depending on this crisis so I'm not sure we really would need to pay that amount. From what I've read on the IRS website, which isn't exactly clear, it appears that all tax payments are deferred. https://home.treasury.gov/news/press-releases/sm948

 

[whateve]

We’re starting to see some of our local businesses offer delivery options or curbside pick up so you don’t have to go into the shops. Not our local grocery store so far but we have one about twenty minutes away who will deliver. I’ve still been going out but I knew that would have to change when we started having more localized cases. I have multiple lung issues and it could get pretty ugly if I was infected so I think it’s time for me to start my 3000 piece jigsaw puzzle!

DH and I are both high risk so we haven't left the house in over a week. We anticipated some of this (not the toilet paper though) and have enough supplies to last a long time. I have an order of meat being delivered today. None of the local meat markets deliver but one about 50 miles away has a limited delivery menu. The only things we will run out soon of are eggs, milk and ice cream. We don't have many fresh vegetables or fruits. We have a few oranges on our orange tree. We have enough potatoes and onions to last awhile. Some of our other supplies can carry us for 4 months or more.

If necessary, our son could buy us some stuff but I don't want to endanger his health if we don't have to.

 

[keodi]

I was able to get one box of N-95 masks and I'm donating them (except for 4) to a local hospital. They're in dire need and healthcare providers are seriously at risk and having to use a mask for an entire week, in some cases! And some hospitals have enough supplies only to last through Saturday. It's a serious, serious problem.

You're an angel to donate those masks

 

[ElainePG]

Is anyone else getting sick and tired of singing "Happy Birthday" (twice, yet!) a million times a day, to ensure that you're washing your hands for a minimum of 20 seconds?

Here's a free link to a web site which creates a handwashing routine from any song you select. You have to know the song title and artist, or you can choose "custom" and write your own song! The program generates a poster which can then be printed and hung up next to your sink.

Here's the link to the web site: https://washyourlyrics.com

And (and I do realize this totally reveals my age!) here's the poster I'll be taping up next to the kitchen sink tomorrow. The song is "Doo Wah Diddy," by Manfred Mann. It's a very silly song. But it's got a good beat, and you can dance to it.