I'm old (some might say very old) and derive a small inconsequential income from being on line, it's not an essential but the habit of doing something isn't a habit I can easily discard.

I'm continuing my daily work routine, are you able or even wanting to do the same?



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Work from home... so no problem.

But my clients might be another issue. Some work via email/phone, some dont, but could easily shift to a virtual workflow.

But their clients, where they get their work from, which is technically where I get my work from -- are out in the public all the time... although they only meet usually in really small groups. So could be an issue in a trickle-down way.... or not.

Im thinking by the end of this week we should know how things are gonna play out...

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Oh God no. I'll be calling my various banks/credit cards and my mortgage holder letting them know I am hurting and how can they help me. A number have been proactive and sent out e-mail blasts asking their customers if they need help, to please contact them.

I have another target pistol inbound, but it's paid for, so at least I can build it up while I have down time for the foreseeable future.

Target pistols make dandy squirrel harvesters too. If it goes that way.

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Just got a message through the Discover app on my phone asking if I need help.



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I'm on bed-rest after surgery, so I'm mostly just laying in bed in awe watching the world collapse around me.

From my perspective, there were just a bunch of stupid runs on toilet paper when I went in. The country really didn't start to come together into any sort of action until late in the week when I was in the hospital in a bit of a drug/pain-haze.

Turned out that I was extremely lucky, timing-wise. They canceled all elective surgeries. I squeezed in under the gun. They had put up thick white curtains over doorways and shut down a wing of the hospital for COVID-19 cases and were screening all visitors when I left.

When I got out, everything had changed. Like "28 Days Later." Empty roads, empty parking lots, stores closed.

I stocked up before the surgery because I knew that my mobility would be limited, so I'm set for awhile.

Supposed to go back to work next week and wondering whether I'll have a job. The boss just shut down the offices to outside visitors and that's half our business gone. My job involves client-visits and most of their offices are closed with employees teleworking.

...Maybe I should be calling my own CC companies and asking for extensions.

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I was in the hospital in a bit of a drug/pain-haze.

Bit of luck (or really good drugs) you may be able to continue that haze; beats the reality I'm seeing around me.

Wish they would allow me effective pain meds. Renewing my passport so I can get them OTC in Canada.

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Wish they would allow me effective pain meds. Renewing my passport so I can get them OTC in Canada.

The stuff in the hospital was effective.

The stuff they prescribed for home barely takes the edge off. Mostly just makes me tired.

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Retired, just doing normal stuff 'round the house. I've always had the habit of
going to the store very early on a weekday, so no "crowd contact" is not new for me.
Been busy lately updating a cMP Dually and the power back-ups. Lots of stuff
coming in from ebay & bezosville.
And then, there's always a bit of laundry to do

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Business as usual for me.

I do need to hit Safeway and Costco for the usual provisions, and I'm not looking forward to lines and empty isles.

So I'm hoping that's not the case.

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Nearly cut off from society - working only from home, not going near people, unless it’s out for a walk in the woods with good separation from a friend or two, not touching anything and wearing winter gloves and a buff (covering my face) anyway.

However.... my other half is a nurse in the ER! If he ends up sick, I have a plan to split up the house. Ugh I hope not.

Retired Full Time RVer here. Multiple RV events have been cancelled so, I’m currently in TN with a small group of RV buddies. Had dinner at an Outback last night; NO issues / problems. RVers generally avoid BIG metropolitan areas. My big concern was the red eye flight I had to take from LAX to MIA on 3/1 (after a 16 day Panama Canal Cruise than sailed on 2/14). Rural areas & stores have MUCH less problems with panic buying and hoarding (not withstanding the two “entrepreneurs” who “cornered the market on hand sanitizers here in TN).

I'm trying to but it keeps getting screwed up. I am one who thinks common sense has been overcome by panic.

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I run a testing lab that I can't set up in my garage, so regular working days for me. A few more shopping trips planned; hope I get there before the hoarders descend on a newly arrived shipment. I'll be OK unless EPA suspends drinking water and waste water regulations, in which case all cities and towns and contractors will suspend all testing just to save money, and I may or may not be able to stay in business.

I went in to work yesterday at the orange big box home improvement store .
We had a HUGE number of people in they store yesterday and Saturday.
People around here do not seem to be taking it very seriously at all.
I can’t believe that paint is an essential item right now.
Some said they were getting stuff to do projects if they had to stay at home
I wonder what it will be like today.
How is it ok for us to easily have more than 250 people in the store if gatherings over 250 are banned?
People were bringing their kids and dogs into the store.
There is no telling how many people we are exposed to every day, and them to us.
I am not sure how you can tamp this down with all the stores still open for business as usual.

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Roswell, GA (Atlanta suburb)

Up until Sunday, I had been continuing my work as a ski bum. I ski with the same two buddies every day, wearing gloves, goggles and face covering. We pretty much never go in the lodge for food or beverages.

Skiing is was a good healthy activity for all of us. It kept us active, reduced stress and kept us from doing other more risky things like shopping at Costco.

Unfortunately, every resort in Tahoe shut down starting Sunday. The major powder dump over the weekend brought in hordes of visitors from out of the area, packing the lodges and creating panic buying in the local stores. There were genuine fears that the hospital would be overwhelmed just by ski injuries, leaving little space for potential COVID cases. I understand the need for resorts to call off the rest of the season.

So now it's just movies, snow removal and puzzles...too much snow for dog walking or bike riding.

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Mostly staying at home because we are retired, but occasionally going out to help with those in need. My church is still holding services (about half of the usual attendance), but also has a Facebook option for those who prefer to stay home. Thank god for the Internet (for news and information) and streaming (entertainment)!

I salute and admire those who can’t isolate because they need to go in for work!

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I’m grateful I am now staying home to work - and I have already been thanking my lucky stars that we have internet, AND the weather has been fairly pleasant. Between those two things, I can definitely stay sane without going anywhere but into my own woods.

Pharmacies have no stock of ANYTHING here other than candy. Went to a bunch of them looking for post-op supplies. Local medical supply place is closed. Ended up at a hospital outpatient pharmacy where they only had half the stuff I needed. After ages on the phone, have located the stuff I need at two other hospitals, each about a half hour's ride from me in opposite directions.

Road-trip tomorrow.

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