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Post by GRG a/k/a goldenrulegirl on Mar 13, 2020 7:48:49 GMT -5
Obviously, we want to use common sense and follow measures that will slow or halt the spread of the virus both to ourselves and to others.
But with colleges and public schools and museums and sports and libraries closing and workplaces that can shifting to online, can we still move about?
It may be selfish and/or dangerous, but ODS has one final — his last ever — game tomorrow. Do I drive 8 hours, see the game and say good-bye to the players and their families, thank the coaches in person for all of their efforts and support these past few years, grab dinner out with ODS, help him pack, stay over at a hotel, and drive home on Sunday? We’ve got the drive down to a science, stop to pee twice at rest areas, bring our own snacks for the road anyway, and will take all the other precautions (hand washing, etc.). I’m somewhat worried about exposure, more worried that I am an unwitting carrier (but maybe we all are), and primarily worried that I will get trapped somewhere for weeks or months. But a quick overnight should be doable, yes? No?
Grocery stores, malls, Home Depot/Lowe’s, movie theatres, etc. are all still open, so people are out and about, right?
Anyone else got similar plans this weekend?
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Post by Miss Tequila on Mar 13, 2020 7:52:24 GMT -5
I don't know. We are supposed to go to Myrtle Beach on the 20th and I am about 95% sure I am going to cancel. Based on my reading, Hilton is waiving all cancellation penalties and giving credit for future trips. I do not want to put myself or my family into a position where we are around a lot of people over the next few weeks. there are certain things we can't avoid but this is easy to avoid. BF is leaving it up to me to do what I'm comfortable with. But he is also not telling me that I'm panicking over nothing, which tells me he is concerned, too.
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Post by oped on Mar 13, 2020 8:23:13 GMT -5
Obviously, we want to use common sense and follow measures that will slow or halt the spread of the virus both to ourselves and to others. But with colleges and public schools and museums and sports and libraries closing and workplaces that can shifting to online, can we still move about? It may be selfish and/or dangerous, but ODS has one final — his last ever — game tomorrow. Do I drive 8 hours, see the game and say good-bye to the players and their families, thank the coaches in person for all of their efforts and support these past few years, grab dinner out with ODS, help him pack, stay over at a hotel, and drive home on Sunday? We’ve got the drive down to a science, stop to pee twice at rest areas, bring our own snacks for the road anyway, and will take all the other precautions (hand washing, etc.). I’m somewhat worried about exposure, more worried that I am an unwitting carrier (but maybe we all are), and primarily worried that I will get trapped somewhere for weeks or months. But a quick overnight should be doable, yes? No? Grocery stores, malls, Home Depot/Lowe’s, movie theatres, etc. are all still open, so people are out and about, right? Anyone else got similar plans this weekend? We are planning to go through with activities through Tuesday, which is when we will move the stuff out of daughter's dorm. Slowing down some, but also stocking up a little on stuff we might need if we want to project at home. Then plan on minimal outside exposure for a few weeks. Son's apartment may need to be vacated at some point, that is still up in the air. All subject to change if more things start to close. The second k-12 district near me closed today.
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Post by Gardening Grandma on Mar 13, 2020 8:30:09 GMT -5
Obviously, we want to use common sense and follow measures that will slow or halt the spread of the virus both to ourselves and to others. But with colleges and public schools and museums and sports and libraries closing and workplaces that can shifting to online, can we still move about? It may be selfish and/or dangerous, but ODS has one final — his last ever — game tomorrow. Do I drive 8 hours, see the game and say good-bye to the players and their families, thank the coaches in person for all of their efforts and support these past few years, grab dinner out with ODS, help him pack, stay over at a hotel, and drive home on Sunday? We’ve got the drive down to a science, stop to pee twice at rest areas, bring our own snacks for the road anyway, and will take all the other precautions (hand washing, etc.). I’m somewhat worried about exposure, more worried that I am an unwitting carrier (but maybe we all are), and primarily worried that I will get trapped somewhere for weeks or months. But a quick overnight should be doable, yes? No? Grocery stores, malls, Home Depot/Lowe’s, movie theatres, etc. are all still open, so people are out and about, right? Anyone else got similar plans this weekend? I think a lot depends on where you live. I live in WA, so no way would I do something like that. Just because theaters are open doesn't mean it's a great idea to go. I love our local theater where you sit in comfortable overstuffed chairs and sofas and you can order food and alcohol, but I'm taking a pass for the near future.
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Post by tractor on Mar 13, 2020 8:38:50 GMT -5
I’d still go, but that’s just me. I’m trying to maintain as much of a normal life as possible. Who knows I might be laying on the slab in a few weeks with everyone saying “ he should have listened” but if that’s to be, bring it on I’m ready.
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Post by flamingo on Mar 13, 2020 8:51:26 GMT -5
I'm really surprised they haven't canceled the game. At the university I work for, all athletic events have been suspended starting immediately through March 21, with the plan to reassess daily.
If it were me, unless you need to go to help him move out due to his university moving classes on line, I'd skip it. I really think now is the time to practice social distancing. Obviously, you do you, and I certainly won't judge you for going, I'm just saying there's no way I'd be making that drive myself.
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Post by NomoreDramaQ1015 on Mar 13, 2020 9:10:43 GMT -5
DH and I discussing how ot handle if the school closes. No confirmed cases at the school but we just got an email last night that they MAY decide to close as of today (thanks for the advance notice). So he talked to his boss and I have talked to mine. I will have to use vacation but it won't count against me that I couldn't give advance notice. My parents are discussing finances regarding the business should we lose significant amount of business. So far things are going all right, being take out only is working in our favor compared to others in the area that are dine in. Back of the napkin math they can weather a couple months but will start hurting after that. My dad cannot quit his full time job in the foreseeable future, if at all this year depending on how things go. We are staying away from my in laws. They aren't in the greatest of health to begin with and are in the prime age group. Even though my parents are younger we're limiting time with them as well. Otherwise life as normal for the time being. We're both introverts so it wasn't like we had a social life to begin with.
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Post by bean29 on Mar 13, 2020 9:18:05 GMT -5
Obviously, we want to use common sense and follow measures that will slow or halt the spread of the virus both to ourselves and to others. But with colleges and public schools and museums and sports and libraries closing and workplaces that can shifting to online, can we still move about? It may be selfish and/or dangerous, but ODS has one final — his last ever — game tomorrow. Do I drive 8 hours, see the game and say good-bye to the players and their families, thank the coaches in person for all of their efforts and support these past few years, grab dinner out with ODS, help him pack, stay over at a hotel, and drive home on Sunday? We’ve got the drive down to a science, stop to pee twice at rest areas, bring our own snacks for the road anyway, and will take all the other precautions (hand washing, etc.). I’m somewhat worried about exposure, more worried that I am an unwitting carrier (but maybe we all are), and primarily worried that I will get trapped somewhere for weeks or months. But a quick overnight should be doable, yes? No? Grocery stores, malls, Home Depot/Lowe’s, movie theatres, etc. are all still open, so people are out and about, right? Anyone else got similar plans this weekend? We are planning to go through with activities through Tuesday, which is when we will move the stuff out of daughter's dorm. Slowing down some, but also stocking up a little on stuff we might need if we want to project at home. Then plan on minimal outside exposure for a few weeks. Son's apartment may need to be vacated at some point, that is still up in the air. All subject to change if more things start to close. The second k-12 district near me closed today. You are moving her out completely? When does semester end? DD’s college ends Mid-May. Right now they have break from March 14-28 then two weeks of on-line classes are planned. Beyond that the School has not decided.
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Post by GRG a/k/a goldenrulegirl on Mar 13, 2020 9:28:03 GMT -5
We are planning to go through with activities through Tuesday, which is when we will move the stuff out of daughter's dorm. Slowing down some, but also stocking up a little on stuff we might need if we want to project at home. Then plan on minimal outside exposure for a few weeks. Son's apartment may need to be vacated at some point, that is still up in the air. All subject to change if more things start to close. The second k-12 district near me closed today. You are moving her out completely? When does semester end? DD’s college ends Mid-May. Right now they have break from March 14-28 then two weeks of on-line classes are planned. Beyond that the School has not decided. Not Oped, but I have to move YDS out completely by March 22nd. His school is going totally online as of 3/23. They are on Spring Break starting today, with thousands of students choosing to take the college up on its recent offer and stay on campus this week (which raises a whole 'nother set of problems -- I am sure Camus Police is thrilled. Not). He is supposed to graduate in May. But YDS is only 5 hours away -- totally doable in 1 day without a hotel stay because he has time to get packed up before we get there. ODS, on the other hand, has midterms today. His Spring Break starts this afternoon, after which, like your daughter, they will go online for 2 weeks and re-assess. Of course, this is ALL fluid and unchartered and being made up as we go, so all of the above could change in the next minute.
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Post by GRG a/k/a goldenrulegirl on Mar 13, 2020 9:34:02 GMT -5
I'm really surprised they haven't canceled the game. At the university I work for, all athletic events have been suspended starting immediately through March 21, with the plan to reassess daily. If it were me, unless you need to go to help him move out due to his university moving classes on line, I'd skip it. I really think now is the time to practice social distancing. Obviously, you do you, and I certainly won't judge you for going, I'm just saying there's no way I'd be making that drive myself. His school/conference is playing through Monday, then suspending until April 6th, at which point they will re-assess. If they do return, they would immediately move to conference play only, regardless of any non-conference games scheduled for April and May. But, since there is no single approach all colleges are following (some like YDS' are closing for the semester and going entirely online and some like ODS' are closing for several weeks and plan to re-open), I sincerely doubt there will be many intact teams left to play. This is more likely than not his final game. First world problem, I DO know, but still deeply disappointing. I knew ODS would have to re-invent himself after lacrosse was over in May, but to have the time table shifted backward without any real closure is a little worrying.
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Post by giramomma on Mar 13, 2020 9:53:11 GMT -5
Honestly, I would go and just keep your distance and be smart. I don't know a whole lot about lacrosse, so I could be wrong, but I don't think I think your son is playing games in an arena filled with 17,000 fans..will there even be a couple thousand people watching? I think I liken lacrosse more to Ultimate Frisebee, than say basketball during March Madness.
All the kids' activities have been canceled this weekend. So, we used to have plans, and now we don't. Frankly, I'm more worried about preventing us all from killing each other for a long period of time than actually getting sick. We're at a stage where filling up our days with baking and decorating cookies only works for like 1/4 of my kids....
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Post by flamingo on Mar 13, 2020 9:53:45 GMT -5
GRG a/k/a goldenrulegirl , I know it is super disappointing. It's one of those tough decisions you and your family have to make. I'm sorry it's come to this. It's also frustrating how different every university is handling this and the different timelines. I say this mostly because it's affecting my work significantly, but I can only imagine how frustrating it is for parents with multiple kids in multiple colleges. The logistics are a nightmare.
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Post by bean29 on Mar 13, 2020 10:00:00 GMT -5
Honestly, I would go and just keep your distance and be smart. I don't know a whole lot about lacrosse, so I could be wrong, but I don't think I think your son is playing games in an arena filled with 17,000 fans..will there even be a couple thousand people watching? I think I liken lacrosse more to Ultimate Frisebee, than say basketball during March Madness.
All the kids' activities have been canceled this weekend. So, we used to have plans, and now we don't. Frankly, I'm more worried about preventing us all from killing each other for a long period of time than actually getting sick. We're at a stage where filling up our days with baking and decorating cookies only works for like 1/4 of my kids....
I thought of that too - usually on Spring Break Families do things. Even if you have a staycation, you probably plan a day at the Museum, a day at the Zoo etc. So much is closed down - people will be crawling up the walls and going stir crazy.
I am afraid DD will go somewhere, I saw online she said something about going to Mexico. I never renewed my passport, so I can't go with her. Her Ex-BF is still designated as her travel partner until April 6th or so, so unless she is going with co-workers I am concerned about who she would go with.
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Post by oped on Mar 13, 2020 10:04:15 GMT -5
Daughter's school isn't closing completely. They have an extra week of break next week. But they will be all distance and alternative classes after that and are allowed to choose to do so from their permanent residence.. as she CAN do so from home, and actually prefers to... and so many of the international students can not, it feels better to have her come home to help lessen any congestion still on campus dining halls/dorms, etc. Their term ends may 6th... so about 6 weeks.
Son is another story. He is supposed to go on co/op next term. His finding one has already been a struggle because this is the first year his program moved from a 1 co op to a 3 co op program and there is an influx of students applying without a lot of groundwork laid to gain new opportunities it seems... it also happened fast it feels like. Anyway, now co ops are canceling so even those who had them already are looking for new ones. We are thinking about pursuing something near home instead... we have 9 days to change his lease if he does that and it would last for 6 months. I am just not sure what to do... I don't love paying Philly rent for an unpaid co op... but I will hate intensely paying Philly rent for him to be at home...
Just checked. His school has gone: Spring break will be extended by one week. When spring term resumes on Monday, April 6, courses will be taught remotely using web, video and teleconferencing tools already widely adopted by faculty. At Week 3 of the spring term, beginning Monday, April 20, the University will reassess whether to resume face-to-face courses in Week 5, which begins Monday, May 4.
Given their terms are already intense at 10 weeks, i'm kind of glad he won't be doing more than 1 this term.
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Post by giramomma on Mar 13, 2020 10:04:19 GMT -5
Honestly, I would go and just keep your distance and be smart. I don't know a whole lot about lacrosse, so I could be wrong, but I don't think I think your son is playing games in an arena filled with 17,000 fans..will there even be a couple thousand people watching? I think I liken lacrosse more to Ultimate Frisebee, than say basketball during March Madness.
All the kids' activities have been canceled this weekend. So, we used to have plans, and now we don't. Frankly, I'm more worried about preventing us all from killing each other for a long period of time than actually getting sick. We're at a stage where filling up our days with baking and decorating cookies only works for like 1/4 of my kids....
I thought of that too - usually on Spring Break Families do things. Even if you have a staycation, you probably plan a day at the Museum, a day at the Zoo etc. So much is closed down - people will be crawling up the walls and going stir crazy.
I am afraid DD will go somewhere, I saw online she said something about going to Mexico. I never renewed my passport, so I can't go with her. Her Ex-BF is still designated as her travel partner until April 6th or so, so unless she is going with co-workers I am concerned about who she would go with.
Spring break is staggered between our city and all the other bedroom communities surrounding it. So, the peanut's martial arts place will have day camp two weeks in a row. I just texted DH, if worse comes to worse, I'll let her skip a day of school and we'll put her in camp. Although, I don't know how school is going to monitor kids learning activities at home...
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Post by bean29 on Mar 13, 2020 10:05:29 GMT -5
I have a question, and I don't quite know the best place to put it.
Most of the Colleges in WI and some of the School Districts have designated they will be on an extended break, then go to on-line classes for a few weeks. many employers have gone to on-line work from home if possible. So When everyone tries to get on-line from home, is that going to work? Will the network be moving at a crawl or what?
Do I need to upgrade my cable at home to a business line so that DD can complete her classes? Several of her classes were already on-line, so I suspect they will have higher requirements than classes that were in-person and converted on the fly to on-line.
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Post by GRG a/k/a goldenrulegirl on Mar 13, 2020 10:07:35 GMT -5
Honestly, I would go and just keep your distance and be smart. I don't know a whole lot about lacrosse, so I could be wrong, but I don't think I think your son is playing games in an arena filled with 17,000 fans..will there even be a couple thousand people watching? I think I liken lacrosse more to Ultimate Frisebee, than say basketball during March Madness.
All the kids' activities have been canceled this weekend. So, we used to have plans, and now we don't. Frankly, I'm more worried about preventing us all from killing each other for a long period of time than actually getting sick. We're at a stage where filling up our days with baking and decorating cookies only works for like 1/4 of my kids....
Yes, that's the other reason we are considering going. The game will be played OUTDOORS. There are stands, but, honestly, most fans sit spread out on the hill surrounding the field so they can stretch out. There is usually a post-game tailgate for the players and families, but I suspect that will be cancelled (although we never ate at the anyway because of ODS' food allergies).
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Post by billisonboard on Mar 13, 2020 10:12:08 GMT -5
I am going to go with decisions of others. Scheduled to go to a local play Saturday. Unless the theater cancels it, I will go. We are in a currently case free zone and a fairly isolated population. I see the risk being that someone from out of the area attends the show and that I come into contact with them. I see that as low risk.
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Post by Blonde Granny on Mar 13, 2020 10:17:07 GMT -5
Since I'm in the category of high risk, I definitely wouldn't go anywhere. n fact, I fill the car with gas on Tuesday, took it to the dealer to be washed yesterday. The gar is safely in the garage and that's where it's staying until I absolutely positively have to make a grocery run....maybe in 2- 3 weeks. Until then, I'm staying put.
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Post by giramomma on Mar 13, 2020 10:27:40 GMT -5
I dunno. I think it depends. bean29Until the city/state gov't declares that we must stay in our homes 24/7, I'll probably work at the library or at Starbucks for a while. Because I can't work at home with 4 kids, even if DH is home.
DS (in HS) does most of his work online. DD1 is in middle school, and I'd say half of her work is on paper, half is on-line. The peanut does all her schoolwork on paper. Whatever the college profs put online...it's not going to be a metric crap ton unless instructors have already made recordings. I put courses online for a living. To do it well, takes quite a bit of time, actually. Frankly, the effort is not worth it for a 2-3 week bandaid. I also think doing things like having 500 kiddos call in for a 101 bio lecture will do nothing. What I can see happening, is conferening tools being used for ta-led sessions. Courses can get along just fine without meeting online. The masters program I'm taking doesn't use web conferencing as part of coursework. My inclination would be to wait and see..
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Post by bean29 on Mar 13, 2020 10:38:45 GMT -5
I dunno. I think it depends. bean29 Until the city/state gov't declares that we must stay in our homes 24/7, I'll probably work at the library or at Starbucks for a while. Because I can't work at home with 4 kids, even if DH is home.
DS (in HS) does most of his work online. DD1 is in middle school, and I'd say half of her work is on paper, half is on-line. The peanut does all her schoolwork on paper. Whatever the college profs put online...it's not going to be a metric crap ton unless instructors have already made recordings. I put courses online for a living. To do it well, takes quite a bit of time, actually. Frankly, the effort is not worth it for a 2-3 week bandaid. I also think doing things like having 500 kiddos call in for a 101 bio lecture will do nothing. What I can see happening, is conferening tools being used for ta-led sessions. Courses can get along just fine without meeting online. The masters program I'm taking doesn't use web conferencing as part of coursework. My inclination would be to wait and see..
DD has 3 or 4 courses that were already on-line courses though - so they have the protocols for locked down brower tests and all that already set up. She only has one course that was not already on-line. So if she can't get on-line she could really be screwed.
DD has always preferred to study at Starbucks, so like you, I am sure that is where she will be unless they close down.
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Post by TheOtherMe on Mar 13, 2020 10:44:38 GMT -5
I plan to only do grocery shopping and go in the early hours when it's usually me and a handful of people.
I plan to keep therapy appointments. If I go and half the waiting room is coughing, I will tell the receptionist I am leaving and why.
I am high risk and I'm not taking chances.
Have tickets for a concert at the casino next weekend. Ticket cost less than $40. Most likely will not be going.
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Post by bean29 on Mar 13, 2020 10:46:41 GMT -5
I saw one parent post on the college thread complaining about classes and events being cancelled, but the bars will still be open - so this will just be one big drunk fest. She also mentioned that there is no public transportation to speak of there. DH's friends always talk about the "Drunk Bus" from when they were in school. Now college kids mostly are not supposed to be drinking age, so they don't have any transportation from the bars to the dorms. Grr. (My DD will come home, or go to a beach- she should have been done already, so she does not have many friends on campus anymore) but I completely sympathize.
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Post by GRG a/k/a goldenrulegirl on Mar 13, 2020 10:51:38 GMT -5
I saw one parent post on the college thread complaining about classes and events being cancelled, but the bars will still be open - so this will just be one big drunk fest. She also mentioned that there is no public transportation to speak of there. DH's friends always talk about the "Drunk Bus" from when they were in school. Now college kids mostly are not supposed to be drinking age, so they don't have any transportation from the bars to the dorms. Grr. (My DD will come home, or go to a beach- she should have been done already, so she does not have many friends on campus anymore) but I completely sympathize. Herd mentality beats social distancing every time when your frontal lobe isn't fully formed. Bars in YDS' college town (were they are allowed to stay during Spring Break starting today but move out COMPLETELY by March 22nd) are selling Corona beers for $1. I am sure Campus Police and the small town police are thrilled.
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Post by GRG a/k/a goldenrulegirl on Mar 13, 2020 10:52:39 GMT -5
I have a question, and I don't quite know the best place to put it.
Most of the Colleges in WI and some of the School Districts have designated they will be on an extended break, then go to on-line classes for a few weeks. many employers have gone to on-line work from home if possible. So When everyone tries to get on-line from home, is that going to work? Will the network be moving at a crawl or what?
Do I need to upgrade my cable at home to a business line so that DD can complete her classes? Several of her classes were already on-line, so I suspect they will have higher requirements than classes that were in-person and converted on the fly to on-line. Great question, and I am not sure. I swear I don't get my full internet speed that I pay for anyway, and right now it's just DH and me at home in the evening and on weekends.
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Post by lynnerself on Mar 13, 2020 10:53:07 GMT -5
I think we are going to keep our dinner reservations for tonight. But perhaps go early when it is less crowded. I've stopped going to large classes at the gym, but so far still go mid afternoon when almost no one is there. (And wipe everything down thoroughly.) Hardest decision is if we stop visiting our daughter and 19 month old grandson. They live in a city with increasing number of cases.
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Post by bean29 on Mar 13, 2020 11:08:06 GMT -5
I think we are going to keep our dinner reservations for tonight. But perhaps go early when it is less crowded. I've stopped going to large classes at the gym, but so far still go mid afternoon when almost no one is there. (And wipe everything down thoroughly.) Hardest decision is if we stop visiting our daughter and 19 month old grandson. They live in a city with increasing number of cases. Yeah, my next scheduled class is Sunday. I do body pump, so you use shared weights, bars and steps. Idk if I should take a break or not. If I take a week off, I lose so much muscle strength, I am afraid I might lose momentum and quit.
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Post by Tiny on Mar 13, 2020 11:11:55 GMT -5
I think you should review what kind of outbreak numbers the area you are going to has. I would maybe try to avoid additional large crowds while you are there (maybe avoid the restaurants, bars, and after parties?) If it was me, I'd still go. and then just be more mindful that you (and ODS) may have the virus for the next couple of weeks (which effects every one else in your house) and limit who you have contact with (who will be breathing your air). I'm planning to go to the things I have scheduled thru Wednesday of next week things that have been on my calendar for weeks - unless they are cancelled, or I don't feel well (I'm not anticipating being sick - I have dentist appt. and I really don't need to go if I'm sick with something else). I've worked my plans around NOT having to go a grocery store or big box store or any other place that I don't really need to go to for the next 3 to 4 weeks. I've slowly started cutting back on my social events starting a month ago (I often schedule outings with friends or buy tickets for something - sometimes 2 to 3 months out into the future.) I started limiting unnecessary daily social contacts for the last 2 weeks (avoided eating out, avoided fast food places, said no to 'drinks after work', that kind of stuff). Because of that pull back back in mid February - I have very little NEW stuff scheduled for April and May. I will play it by ear on the things that were scheduled months ago for April and May. At this point I'm thinking some of the April stuff will be cancelled (ticket events) so I'm thinking about what I will do instead at home... I didn't have any Travel on my calendar. So, I feel comfortable doing the things I have scheduled thru the middle of next week.... after that my calendar is relatively empty. After Wednesday - I won't have alot of face to face contact with people.
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alabamagal
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Post by alabamagal on Mar 13, 2020 12:47:52 GMT -5
I have a question, and I don't quite know the best place to put it.
Most of the Colleges in WI and some of the School Districts have designated they will be on an extended break, then go to on-line classes for a few weeks. many employers have gone to on-line work from home if possible. So When everyone tries to get on-line from home, is that going to work? Will the network be moving at a crawl or what?
Do I need to upgrade my cable at home to a business line so that DD can complete her classes? Several of her classes were already on-line, so I suspect they will have higher requirements than classes that were in-person and converted on the fly to on-line. Great question, and I am not sure. I swear I don't get my full internet speed that I pay for anyway, and right now it's just DH and me at home in the evening and on weekends. Not an expert, but I feel like people working from home (e-mail, documents, etc.) will be much less of a strain on the system than everyone being at home trying to stream Netflix. GRG a/k/a goldenrulegirl, I would attend the event, but limit contact with other families. You can say your thank you sand goodbyes via email/ social media.
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finnime
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Post by finnime on Mar 13, 2020 13:03:29 GMT -5
I would go, GRG a/k/a goldenrulegirl, and religiously clean hands every time something is touched. It's important for you and your DS.
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