Something About Nothing............ #14

[mckennarose]

This is from one of our hospitals on the importance of social distancing.



Stay safe friends!

 

[DisneyLifePapioNe]

WOW........so much to get caught up on I really don’t think I’ll be able to comprehend it all tonight anyway, so I’d at least stop by to say hi!

I have been so busy I haven’t even been able to get my DIS fix in much......

I’ve had to go to Denver, Chicago, Sioux Falls, Des Moines, Cedar Rapids and Kansas City all this week......I’m the Clint Eastwood of wipes and hand sanitizer, literally have a holster for it!!!

I’d rather not say what I do exactly but with the current situation in the world it is essential, so it’s become a job within a job just to try to keep away from everyone as best I can.

Anyways we’re doing our best to help local restaurants as well, decided to go with steaks from Texas Roadhouse again tonight.........the “to go” IMO is better then going there.......now if I could only get them to do there dance in the parking lot!!!

Rum is flowing like a nice gentle waterfall and it’s so good!!!

So I wish everyone well and maybe sometime this weekend I’ll actually get caught up.......start posting more pictures for me then I can get caught up quicker....less reading..............lol just kidding!!!

 

[KStarfish82]

@macraven Everyone is making masks around these parts. Totally wish that I had a sewing machine so I could help out. I have some N95 masks from when we were doing construction and we rarely go out at this point.

It truly is something out of the movie "Outbreak". All of the closed stores, many small business eateries are closed because its just not worth it to stay open, no rush hour, etc. There are three sites that have the rapid tests and supposedly there was a 2 hour line before they opened their doors. My SILK is a PA at an urgent care and they are doing the testing. She said she is not being nice anymore....people walk in and say they have just been exposed from a group affair and she just can't help but say "what is wrong with you!"

Now they have new protocol for first responders when it comes to cardiac victims. If they cannot be resuscitated in the field, then they should not be brought to the hospital. So scary. My assistant principal has it and is on day 13. His wife, who is not showing symptoms, works at a nursing home where they lost 8 people in 24 hours. As much as I dread the "peak" of this, I just want to get there so hopefully we can see improvement.

Stay safe and healthy everyone!

 

[Lynne G]

Yeah, this Cinderella may not make it to midnight. Seems little one is chatty on her phone,
have not seem older one, so guess he is still gaming or watching online.

. — me shortly.

Take care all, and will leave the light on.

 

[Charade67]

Almost 3:00 and I can’t sleep.

Last night I lost my mind and decided to cook a nicer dinner than usual. We had a turkey breast, sweet potato casserole, and green bean “crack”. I have also heard it called smothered green beans. We have plenty of leftovers for lunch today. One thing I have learned during this virus is that I don’t have nearly enough storage space. When this is all over we are going to invest in a small freezer and a couple of nice wooden pantries. I have one pantry now, but it’s one of those pre fab things that we had to assemble ourselves. The next ones will come from our local wood furniture store.

After dinner B suggested that we get ice cream. We went to one of our local places that is doing drive they only right now. There had to be at least 2 dozen cars in the drive thru. I was happy to see it so busy.

I've had to unfollow people on Facebook as well. All they can do it post about the negative of it.

I’ve done the same. I’ve unfollowed the super negative people and the ones that keep posting political stuff about the virus.

That's the dilemma, unemployment is severely behind, we need benefits, the virus is actively spreading in both his work and our community. It's a no win situation.

I would be worried about not having benefits right now. Many of the major insurance companies are covering Covid related expenses at 100%. Some are also
Waiving cost shares for telehealth services.

I’ve had to go to Denver, Chicago, Sioux Falls, Des Moines, Cedar Rapids and Kansas City all this week......I’m the Clint Eastwood of wipes and hand sanitizer, literally have a holster for it!!!

Wow. That is a lot of travel even under normal circumstances. Prayers for your safety.

Im going to try to get back to sleep. Thankfully I don’t have anything that I have to do today.

 

[schumigirl]

Pumpkin, yes, it is a depressing time but so many seem to be enjoying focussing on the negative........I don‘t have Facebook and at times like this I’m glad I don’t......some folks who do it are saying the same thing.........

Glad you’re weather is improving.......a little warmer can make it feel a bit better........good job on the masks.


mrose.........the projections don’t make pleasant reading at all.....which makes me wonder why some are wilfully ignoring instructions.......we haven’t been told yet masks are necessary, but it’ll come I’m sure.

We decided last night to have a proper Easter Dinner after all......we have a freezer full of meat, so even though it’s just going to be the three of us, we’ll still do a proper meal. So, either rib roast or a filet joint........will have the pizza on the night before.......

Continued good wishes!!!



Looks a beautiful day ahead here.......

Bacon for breakfast.....then laundry and few jobs around the house.....I’ve always been a clean freak but even I’m running out of things to do. The rooms we don‘t use daily have all been cleaned thoroughly despite not really needing it.......but......

We did come across a find yesterday. We were getting the office ready for Kyle to use for work Monday, and found two large tubs of anti bac wipes. Completely forgot we had them, one of Tom’s old employees dropped them off end of last year as they had too many so as we haven’t been able to buy any since all this started.

Never thought I’d be as happy to find anti bacterial wipes. Although to be honest, we aren’t really struggling for anything here.

But, office is ready for him starting back to work Monday from home.

Pizza takeout tonight.......doing our bit for the local economy, will go pick it up though......and our local butcher is making delivery on an order we made this morning......again, all to keep them in business. They’ll drop it at the gate and then we’ll pick it up from there.

But......bacon first.........

Have a great Saturday.........

 

[Lynne G]

Saturday it is, and lazy is the word of the day.

Yep, load of laundry done, and quite enjoying a quiet house.

Nice when you find things, Schumi. Yep, those Bath and Body purse size sanitizers found in our closet was a happy find, though we too have all we need, but don’t have any face masks. I may make some, or just use a bandanna. Have not seen all wear, and well, it won’t prevent all anyway, so hope I do not need to, even though recommended now. I wash my hands, wipe down purchases, and have a much earlier can of wipes in the car. We wipe down hands and handles ever time we are out, which has been not many times since home. Though us too try to order from some local food places, I feel for them, as we do enjoy going out to eat once a week or so, and sad so many closed, as not all food places are offering drive up, or walk out. Even some coffee shops and donut shops are closed, as they do not have drive through capability.

Ah, I’d be over for that bacon ,Schumi. Hmm, maybe I will make some too, as both kids like it. With not sure what time the kids went to bed, I am thinking it will be for brunch. But since I am hungry or will be hungry soon, cereal or oatmeal may be my early morning snack until the kids are up, and want food. Then eggs, egg whites, bacon, and since I saw some left over mashed, I’ll make them into patties and fry them. Ah, so much easier to cook breakfast on the weekends.

Overcast, and cool overnight. But a nice enough cloudy day for us, as while still in the 50’s, 57 is the high.

Whatever homies are doing today, may this find you safe, healthy and finding a reason to smile.

Tea, ooh yes more for me, neither kid is a tea fan. Later.

 

[macraven]

Good morning time!
I can smell the bacon !

 

[macraven]

Face masks?
Could not find the 95 where I am

I’m not going to worry about it

 

[schumigirl]

Lynne......we had about 20 of those Bath & Body hand sanitisers, just laying in my bedroom basket filled with B&B products......and “someone” said we didn’t need that many......pah!!! Things like that never go wrong, they’re not much use against this of course, but it feels better using them.

Hope you enjoyed your tea.......


mac........bacon is the best!! Always the best way to start a weekend.......no masks over here, our government haven’t deemed them necessary.......yet!!!




I‘m quite proud of my mother who is very much a social butterfly in her daily life. Her two brothers live quite close to her, one is a few minutes walk, they see each other regularly with one coming for lunch twice a week,

The other brother lost my aunt a year or so ago, so is in his own too, comes on a different day for breakfast and spends the morning with her. But, they have been avoiding each other since all this began with adjusting to phone calls. They understand it’s the right thing to do.

I‘m still amazed at folks that still don’t. And folks supposed to be in quarantine but ignore that too???

We have some nicer weather right now, and the internet papers are full of cyclists, joggers and folks just ignoring what they should have the common sense to do without being told.

Today, got all the beds done, even the spare beds. Got another few little jobs done that are not fun, like cleaning the oven and the Aga.......I roast potatoes a lot, so the shelves can get some oil splatter on them. Even doing them every week isn’t enough at times. So, both ovens and Aga are gleaming........one of my friends thinks I’m the saddest person on the planet for being proud of the ovens looking like new! Maybe she’s right.......

No cooking tonight........pizza takeout.......

Watching Bob Hope in My Favourite Brunette before I begin ironing.......Yep......I still iron!

Hope your Saturday is a good one......

 

[scotlass]

Do youse need a pool boy ?

 

[keishashadow]

We`ve decided pizza will work on Easter Sunday this year.....we have lots of meat, but as we aren't having anyone over.....easy day. Kyle doesn't care as long as he has chocolate......lol......

would kill to be able to chew pizza or steak. Longest I’ve gone without either. Not quite as bad as quitting smoking, but getting close lol

Sorry you are still having problems. Will you be able to get it taken care of? I just got a text from my dentist yesterday saying they were only going to be available for emergencies.

PA shut down dental procedures on 3/22. I just slipped in there thank God! A week later opened up but recommendation is pressurized room. Other than oral surgeons, no reg dentists have them. Bit of a catch 22

the state stores ( where PA peeps tend to buy wine & spirits) closed B&M stores. Tried to open online sales this week. They broke the internet.

Last week our local newspaper ran a story where they interviewed him about the shortage of N95 masks at the hospital. I talked to the therapist the other day and she told me that since the story ran,the hospital has received several anonymous donations of the masks. She suspects they are coming from some of the hoarders who are now feeling guilty.

Or, as others mentioned the construction ones seem to be common here and there. We have a few. Breathing thru an industrial one is a bit of a rough slog my understanding they aren’t necessarily wanted by health peeps

We have our fingers crossed for early Aug trip.

Me too

My entire post just vanished !
I clicked to post it and poof......

Gone with the wind?

Hubby is still ok, thank you for everyone asking. His company is trying to get masks and gloves for everyone to wear at work. I'm working on making masks with the supplies I have here. I make custom minnie ears so I have cotton fabric and I've been researching those reusable grocery bags as a possible filter. I have some N95 masks here, not medical masks but ones we got when we remodeled the house a few years ago. They are industrial ones, and some are used, but they are better than nothing at this point. Our governor has said for us to wear masks when we're out. EVERYONE, including police, are wearing masks... walking down the street, driving to the store, walking dogs.... etc. EVERYONE

Coffee filters
Hepa filters u can cut from frame & unfurl. Look for filtrate F1

I decided to support the economy and order a few for family off Etsy so many people there rely on that extra income

ones I picked have the loop elastic over ears, heavy cotton w replaceable filter

google has easy instructions with a folded bandana & hair ties

It's crazy how they are only testing the very worst cases. I would imagine all the numbers in every state are much lower than the actual numbers. They don't have enough tests and they only test the worst cases. Everyone needs to understand this and protect themselves. The numbers of positive cases are not accurate. Our secretary of health explained this last night.

Here, testing is still available, have to tick off several symptoms & risk factors. Anyone with even one symptom instructed to report to dr, self isolate & respond to daily check in requests

My middle DE tested Monday. Got negative results yesterday, I can resume breathing phew

Same with DHs direct work replacement. They did a deep Clean

I’ve had to go to Denver, Chicago, Sioux Falls, Des Moines, Cedar Rapids and Kansas City all this week......I’m the Clint Eastwood of wipes and hand sanitizer, literally have a holster for it!!!

I’d rather not say what I do exactly but with the current situation in the world it is essential, so it’s become a job within a job just to try to keep away from everyone as best I can.

A sense of humor is a blessing during these times. Tongue in cheek, have dubbed my family workers still working ‘at work’ the: expendable essentials. Humor was not lost upon them

Yeah, this Cinderella may not make it to midnight. Seems little one is chatty on her phone,
have not seem older one, so guess he is still gaming or watching online.

Is he playing new Resident evil?

Last night I lost my mind and decided to cook a nicer dinner than usual. We had a turkey breast, sweet potato casserole, and green bean “crack”. I have also heard it called smothered green beans. We have plenty of leftovers for lunch today. One thing I have learned during this virus is that I don’t have nearly enough storage space. When this is all over we are going to invest in a small freezer and a couple of nice wooden pantries. I have one pantry now, but it’s one of those pre fab things that we had to assemble ourselves. The next ones will come from our local wood furniture store.

Yummmmmmy. need to google that recipe. I make a tasty version called Arkansas something. Even my DH will eat them
Defrosted my chest freezer right as this mess was brewing. Had it refilled in 2 shopping trips makes me feel so much better to know we have food in hand

We did come across a find yesterday. We were getting the office ready for Kyle to use for work Monday, and found two large tubs of anti bac wipes. Completely forgot we had them, one of Tom’s old employees dropped them off end of last year as they had too many so as we haven’t been able to buy any since all this started

I never did the large in-house bottles. Had a few of the small purse sized ones. Ordered 3 large bottles, what I then considered price gouging Now, they seem a bargain. Funny how that goes. Emailed company yesterday for shipping status. They swear they will be sent next week. Not holding my breath but would be a nice Easter egg

 

[Charade67]

Yummmmmmy. need to google that recipe.

This is the recipe I use. I cut it in half since there are only 3 of us.
https://www.food.com/recipe/crack-green-beans-534306

 

[scotlass]

Hey youse, I just wanted to check in to make sure youse are all well.
We are pretty much locked down in Scotland. I’ve been working from home the last 2 weeks and will be for the foreseeable.
The only one of my family I am worried about is my nephew (20) because he has LUPUS. He’s self isolating so if we are all careful he should be ok.
Hope youse are all well and stay safe.

 

[schumigirl]

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would kill to be able to chew pizza or steak. Longest I’ve gone without either. Not quite as bad as quitting smoking, but getting close lol

PA shut down dental procedures on 3/22. I just slipped in there thank God! A week later opened up but recommendation is pressurized room. Other than oral surgeons, no reg dentists have them. Bit of a catch 22

the state stores ( where PA peeps tend to buy wine & spirits) closed B&M stores. Tried to open online sales this week. They broke the internet.

Or, as others mentioned the construction ones seem to be common here and there. We have a few. Breathing thru an industrial one is a bit of a rough slog my understanding they aren’t necessarily wanted by health peeps

Me too

Gone with the wind?

Coffee filters
Hepa filters u can cut from frame & unfurl. Look for filtrate F1

I decided to support the economy and order a few for family off Etsy so many people there rely on that extra income

ones I picked have the loop elastic over ears, heavy cotton w replaceable filter

google has easy instructions with a folded bandana & hair ties

Here, testing is still available, have to tick off several symptoms & risk factors. Anyone with even one symptom instructed to report to dr, self isolate & respond to daily check in requests

My middle DE tested Monday. Got negative results yesterday, I can resume breathing phew

Same with DHs direct work replacement. They did a deep Clean

A sense of humor is a blessing during these times. Tongue in cheek, have dubbed my family workers still working ‘at work’ the: expendable essentials. Humor was not lost upon them


Is he playing new Resident evil?

Yummmmmmy. need to google that recipe. I make a tasty version called Arkansas something. Even my DH will eat them
Defrosted my chest freezer right as this mess was brewing. Had it refilled in 2 shopping trips makes me feel so much better to know we have food in hand

I never did the large in-house bottles. Had a few of the small purse sized ones. Ordered 3 large bottles, what I then considered price gouging Now, they seem a bargain. Funny how that goes. Emailed company yesterday for shipping status. They swear they will be sent next week. Not holding my breath but would be a nice Easter egg

Love the meme.......very true!!! Crikey, can’t imagine not being able to buy alcohol anywhere over here.......regular grocery stores to corner stores, it’s everywhere.......

Good news on the negative results!!!

It’s a thing we never bought before.....anti bac wipes......my home is clinically clean all the time....but seems it’s essential now....hope you get your parcel delivered.

And yes, hope you can get back to pizza and steak soon.......

This is the recipe I use. I cut it in half since there are only 3 of us.
https://www.food.com/recipe/crack-green-beans-534306

I detest green beans with a passion, but those do sound as if they would be edible.....love the bacon! I think I’ll try that with carrots.....




Pizza was so good tonight!!! Tom picked up and they were glad we did, as everyone wants delivery.......delivery time quote was around 90 minutes. They have hired 3 more delivery drivers, but still struggling.

Need to ring my favourite niece.....it’s her birthday Monday and I couldn’t get her a card. Online cards weren’t taking orders either, so it’ll be a call and email card.

As of today my two are officially off of quarantine......not that they plan to go out unless necessary. Kyle only needs to pick up secure equipment to work from home Monday morning, apart from that, emergency groceries only.

On my third glass of wine.......and it’s only 9.30pm here.......no drinks party tonight, but did have a little Zoom connection with four friends earlier.......we all miss each other a lot.

Ended up watching Independence Day earlier......now trying to decide what to watch now.........hmmmm.

 

[schumigirl]

Can I just add......

Are we the only people where our dishwasher is on at least twice a day now??

We seem to be going through dishes like crazy!

 

[Charade67]

I detest green beans with a passion, but those do sound as if they would be edible.....love the bacon! I think I’ll try that with carrots.....

It would probably be good with carrots too. I don't really like carrots though.

Can I just add......

Are we the only people where our dishwasher is on at least twice a day now??

We seem to be going through dishes like crazy!

We are running the dishwasher once every other day which is a huge increase for us. It was only about once a week while B was at school, and we were eating out more often.

 

[DisneyLifePapioNe]

Can I just add......

Are we the only people where our dishwasher is on at least twice a day now??

We seem to be going through dishes like crazy!

Dishwasher you say........what sort of contraption is this you speak of.......

We were so used to eating out so often we’ve used ours more in the past few weeks probably then the 7 years our house has been built.....

 

[DisneyLifePapioNe]

I know some were talking about flights recently, I’ve been shopping for flights later this year and we can fly first class for the price we pay for regular tickets usually!

I like to save so I didn’t purchase them, I’ll think about it, otherwise just fly like we usually do, I’m kinda waiting the next couple of weeks to see how things are.

 

[Lynne G]

DisneyLife, yeah, I think the airlines want people to travel in the Fall. I thought I had a good price, as was similar to last year. Then SW put a sale on, that cut it enough that wow, good amount of funds for our January trip. Since then, I guess more have taken that great deal, as much more expensive than I got, but still not close enough to my first price. I too don’t mind the lower priced seats. And since I tend to always use SW, they don’t have first club seats. Only time I got such seat was when I was flying, long ago, from Detroit to Okinawa, and the flight was not fully booked, so I just asked when checking in, and yep me, and some I was traveling with, got bumped up for free. Now a days doubt free and much harder to do. That flight was one I was ready to get off after the third movie played and we still had not landed. But as a trying to be budget when I can, I am very happy to see cheap flights. Car rental on the other hand, grr. But I am used to the rinse and repeat, and will do so up until the day before or so before I fly. And since I live about a 2 hour flight away, I refuse to take anything but a direct flight. As last year, way before the crack of dawn is my flight down. No matter, I like having a longer first day. I am hoping my returning evening flight does not get changed to early afternoon one, like SW did to me, last year.

Ah, a quiet Saturday night, with yeah, a fuller trash can since all have been home all day and night. And yes, more kitchen washing too. But yep, we still order out, though not tonight. No decent pizza place, so I made a chicken quesadilla for me, little one made more taters, and gravy with her chicken, and older one had French fries with his. One more pack of chick is left, but I think we are chickened out, so thinking maybe burgers tomorrow.

This has been a what was for dinner, and yes, HHN related talk, going back to it being a