I am glued.It is like watching a slow motion train wreck.I am watching the development of the virus spread ,as well as peoples response.I see as much potential for disaster from one as the other.Until this started i had never reported anything except watchful and ready.I started this prepper lifestyle in 1976,seen many things come and go,this is the first time i feel a little rattled.
PREP Prepper Anxiety Poll #57
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JF&P
Deceased
For the first time ever...and I've been here at TB2K for years, I'm glued. It struck home a day or two ago, my son's girfriend works for AMAZON and even though its the branch near portland the report that there is an AMAZON employee in seattle who's tested positive struck home as my son lives with me, although he only comes home once a week to do laundry.
Also my best friend is a millionare who is heavily invested in the stock market who thinks he may have to find a job if the market continues to fall. Additionally, just to our north is the state of Washington and things are not good there. Seattle normally has a traffic jam in the mornings whereas today the roads were nearly empty.
Also, why the hell can't the CDC ramp up production of test kits and add more staff to address the issue??? I anticpate that within the next 30-45 days life as we have known it will change dramatically.
www.dailymail.co.uk
So how deadly IS coronavirus? You're most likely to die if you're a man, elderly and have an underlying heart condition, stats suggest
Well I'm old and have Congestive Heart Failure....
Also my best friend is a millionare who is heavily invested in the stock market who thinks he may have to find a job if the market continues to fall. Additionally, just to our north is the state of Washington and things are not good there. Seattle normally has a traffic jam in the mornings whereas today the roads were nearly empty.
Also, why the hell can't the CDC ramp up production of test kits and add more staff to address the issue??? I anticpate that within the next 30-45 days life as we have known it will change dramatically.
So how deadly IS coronavirus? More so for men, stats show
Figures from the World Health Organization and Chinese scientists has revealed that 1.7 per cent of woman who catch the virus will die compared to 2.8 per cent of men.
Well I'm old and have Congestive Heart Failure....
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ainitfunny
Saved, to glorify God.
One of my kids is headed for a "vacation in Europe" this or next month.
I told the person who informed me of it that "When she gets there she won't even get off the airport probably, when they find out she is from Washington state and an RN to boot, she'll spend the whole two weeks in Quarantine in Europe there just to turn around and have to do the same thing AGAIN when she tries to get BACK in this country she will be quarantined again at Sea-TAC when they find out here that she spent two weeks in some COVID19 infected country in Europe. They don't ask and don't wanna hear it, so I've quit telling them what is going on in the world. None of them watch the news.
Ya know it is damned easy to be "blindsided" if you walk around with your eyes closed and ears plugged.
The stress level here (at least for me) is about where it was a few days before Y2K, IF any of you are old enough to remember that. Let's hope it turns out to be nothing close to what was predicted or possible.
I told the person who informed me of it that "When she gets there she won't even get off the airport probably, when they find out she is from Washington state and an RN to boot, she'll spend the whole two weeks in Quarantine in Europe there just to turn around and have to do the same thing AGAIN when she tries to get BACK in this country she will be quarantined again at Sea-TAC when they find out here that she spent two weeks in some COVID19 infected country in Europe. They don't ask and don't wanna hear it, so I've quit telling them what is going on in the world. None of them watch the news.
Ya know it is damned easy to be "blindsided" if you walk around with your eyes closed and ears plugged.
The stress level here (at least for me) is about where it was a few days before Y2K, IF any of you are old enough to remember that. Let's hope it turns out to be nothing close to what was predicted or possible.
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Sacajawea
Has No Life - Lives on TB
With so many people going into quarantine (NYC has 2000+)... and not able to work from home... things will come to a stand-still. Not just business, as we think of the big corporates... but the gas station down the road, the Dollar store, the bank tellers may not report...
worst-case scenario. Keeping my fingers crossed it doesn't go that far; planning on if it does.
worst-case scenario. Keeping my fingers crossed it doesn't go that far; planning on if it does.
Snyper
Veteran Member
They've already done those things and more.
JF&P
Deceased
Link please.
ChetekTech
Veteran Member
Watchful and as ready as we will ever be.
I see no reason to stress about things out of my control.
I see no reason to stress about things out of my control.
Snyper
Veteran Member
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Capt. Eddie
Veteran Member
I've only voted "watchful" a handful of times in 15 years, almost always "A bit concerned". I had to admit to "Glued" on this one. As I've said before it's like watching a slow motion train wreck and I just can't force myself to look away.
The only people that need to "freak" over this are those already in risk categories for any illness going around. Those over 60 and 70 and/or those with comorbidities like obesity, cardio vascular issues, and diabetes. Even with those, there is still a better than 85% chance that, assuming you get it, you will recover.
There are concerns about supply line issues but that is mostly due to panic buying now that new infections are coming down in China and people are going back to work.
And yeah, I know most vocal people won't agree with me but the numbers don't lie. So far, it looks like the CFR is coming down. Why it hasn't come way down is because of the higher CFR specifically for those 60+ with comorbidities. The "panic" here on TB2K is specifically because there are a lot of vocal members here that fit the worst-case sector of the population.
There are concerns about supply line issues but that is mostly due to panic buying now that new infections are coming down in China and people are going back to work.
And yeah, I know most vocal people won't agree with me but the numbers don't lie. So far, it looks like the CFR is coming down. Why it hasn't come way down is because of the higher CFR specifically for those 60+ with comorbidities. The "panic" here on TB2K is specifically because there are a lot of vocal members here that fit the worst-case sector of the population.
Vulture45-70
Veteran Member
A bit concerned.. Curtailed going out in large crowds and even reduced trips to my favorite watering hole. Prepper stocks, canned beef, deer and veggies on the shelf so if I have to hunker down I can. Amazing what one sees at grocery stores- one lady opened sack of grapes pulled out a hand full, closed the sack up like nothing happened. Majority of people are filthy and unclean, main reason why I never go out to eat always cook at home while processing my own meats, etc. So far in the panhandle of FL 2 have passed, one in the Baptist Hospital 3 miles from me. Nurse who works there says the whole floor looked like space men walking around in white suits. Yep, May have to change my vote soon.. All be safe, go out when required.
naturallysweet
Has No Life - Lives on TB
AND, those of us who share households with people with serious pre-existing conditions.
Which means me. Snce there is now community spread in my county, I have to further limit my exposure to the outside world.
This is what we stocked up for.
jed turtle
a brother in the Lord
Now that I live alone, with no backup, I realize that if I am not already affected/infected, that that is a major gift. One not to be regarded lightly. Since I work in the woods, I rarely come in contact with people. I will strive now to keep it that way. Things will change dramatically over the next month I believe. At some point ( maybe next fall?) the government has to recognize that unless draconian measures are taken, there may not be anybody left...