Last night I called my barbershop at 8:15 expecting a message with news about reopening. To my surprise, the owner answered the phone and was taking appointments (which they have never done before....walk ins only). I’m in for next Wednesday. Yay! 

11:55 last night lol 

posted by geeblock

11:55 last night lol 

There's a blast from the past.  I haven't been in that place for probably 25 years.  But damn have I been drunk in there.  

https://www.foxnews.com/science/covid-cure-california-biopharmaceutical-coronavirus-antibody-breakthrough

Operation Warp Speed?

It's almost as if Trump has never watched sci-fy, because warp drives blow-up in basically every show ever.

Restaurant in Columbus...open patio 🤦🏻‍♂️

posted by Ironman92

Restaurant in Columbus...open patio 🤦🏻‍♂️

When you goto their website the first thing that pops up is the social distancing guidelines lol 

Why did DeWine backtrack on wearing masks?

I understand you can't eat or drink with a mask, but wearing one is a small inconvenience (except for exercise) to be able to go out and do stuff.  Just seems irresponsible to open back up and not require masks.

Before people say masks don't really help, Cuomo reported that healthcare workers in NY had below average rates of infection, and that's with them being tested far more than other groups.  That would indicate to me that masks provide some protection, but maybe only N95 (which DO suck to wear for extended periods of time).

posted by gut

Why did DeWine backtrack on wearing masks?

I understand you can't eat or drink with a mask, but wearing one is a small inconvenience (except for exercise) to be able to go out and do stuff.  Just seems irresponsible to open back up and not require masks.

Before people say masks don't really help, Cuomo reported that healthcare workers in NY had below average rates of infection, and that's with them being tested far more than other groups.  That would indicate to me that masks provide some protection, but maybe only N95 (which DO suck to wear for extended periods of time).

 

 

He flipped the next day after requiring them because so many people complained that they couldn’t wear one. There was a lot of excuses some more legit then others like autism.

over/under on new shutdowns/lockdowns by July 15th?

Interesting article on Sweden, and how awful modeling was.

https://www.spectator.co.uk/article/can-we-trust-covid-modelling-more-evidence-from-sweden

posted by bigorangebuck22

over/under on new shutdowns/lockdowns by July 15th?

 

 

 

 

Well we are certainly going to have a massive spike if pictures on here and a few others ive seen indicate how the whole state plans on acting. To answer the question though, I don't think we shut down again. The hospitals/local governments have had plenty of time to plan for things now. I could see them shutting down(temp or long term) places that repeatedly ignore the guidelines.  

posted by Rotinaj

Well we are certainly going to have a massive spike if pictures on here and a few others ive seen indicate how the whole state plans on acting. To answer the question though, I don't think we shut down again. The hospitals/local governments have had plenty of time to plan for things now. I could see them shutting down(temp or long term) places that repeatedly ignore the guidelines.  

I’ll take it

posted by gut

Why did DeWine backtrack on wearing masks?

I understand you can't eat or drink with a mask, but wearing one is a small inconvenience (except for exercise) to be able to go out and do stuff.  Just seems irresponsible to open back up and not require masks.

Before people say masks don't really help, Cuomo reported that healthcare workers in NY had below average rates of infection, and that's with them being tested far more than other groups.  That would indicate to me that masks provide some protection, but maybe only N95 (which DO suck to wear for extended periods of time).

 

 

He backtracked bc people are giant fucking babies. 

posted by iclfan2

Interesting article on Sweden, and how awful modeling was.

https://www.spectator.co.uk/article/can-we-trust-covid-modelling-more-evidence-from-sweden

Maybe other countries have these people, too, but it seems like the US is unique in having factions that believe we should shutdown until the virus is eradicated or multiple vaccines are available.

posted by gut

Maybe other countries have these people, too, but it seems like the US is unique in having factions that believe we should shutdown until the virus is eradicated or multiple vaccines are available.

It's not just the US.  There are a lot of dramatic crybabies in Europe too. 

We are going to attempt to patio drink at 2pm at The Bogey Inn.. I’ll update later 

Called my barber this morning and got his next available appointment which is next Friday morning. This is the longest my hair has ever been so this is going to be a very satisfying haircut.

Also made reservations for dinner on a patio up the street from us. We walked by last night on the way to get ice cream and it was full (not crowded like the picture above, it's a small bistro-style restaurant) and found out their reservation policy when we got home. We had to call at 2pm today and were put on a list. They will call the next party as a table opens up and you have 15 minutes to get there to be seated. This is going to be a sizable bill.

posted by bigorangebuck22

over/under on new shutdowns/lockdowns by July 15th?

 

 

 

 

I'm hoping zero.  It should all depend on the state of health care facilities.  If they are not overrun, then don't close a single thing down.

Drunj good time 120$ 9/10 

We died. 

Italy is reopening bars, restaurants, "non-essential" stores, and barbers/salons (with guidelines) starting tomorrow (18 May).   I already booked with my barber for this Wednesday.  I really need it.  Italy is also going to allow regional travel  (equivalent of going to another state) to begin on 3 June.  Apparently they are opening and allowing other EU countries to come into Italy too, but it's not clear if other countries are allowing people to fly in from Italy.  We shall see.  

posted by like_that

Italy is reopening bars, restaurants, "non-essential" stores, and barbers/salons (with guidelines) starting tomorrow (18 May).   I already booked with my barber for this Wednesday.  I really need it.  Italy is also going to allow regional travel  (equivalent of going to another state) to begin on 3 June.  Apparently they are opening and allowing other EU countries to come into Italy too, but it's not clear if other countries are allowing people to fly in from Italy.  We shall see.  

Sports?

posted by ernest_t_bass

(lotz about) Sportz?

FIFY and no, not yet. 

posted by Dr Winston O'Boogie

Anyone planning a vacation in the near future?  If so, what criteria have you used to make the decision?

Trying to head to the mountains (Asheville) this weekend for Memorial day. Probably should have looked sooner.