Scarlet Pimpernel

7 hours ago, mappy said:

you should go to to school, take some classes, report back. 

correct. hogan is going to enforce it now because too many aren't taking it seriously. see PD3

Ha! 

The one big difference I did see from the order is that now curbside and other pick-up of food from any restaurants is suspended in MD (but not in VA?).  Unless I read that incorrectly.  That was kind of a shocker, but that may be more temporary, not sure.  I believe you can have things delivered...if a place offers that.  I had patronized "carry-out" places a couple of times recently just to support them, as I know they're going to really suffer economically.

On a completely different and brighter note...Cherry blossoms with a golden sunset behind them:

4 minutes ago, psuhoffman said:

Before anyone’s says that last statement was political...I’m not saying a healthy skepticism of information isn’t ok.  And some people of every political persuasion are too quick to dismiss facts that don’t conform to their preferred narrative. But in this case the “this is no big deal” argument and conspiracy suggestions are just completely beyond the pale of logic and reason.  Frankly I find them to be insulting to humanity in general. It requires such an extreme assumption of stupidity in so many millions of people to make those theories plausible...

I didn't find your comment political.  Viruses don't care what one's philosophy is.  I was actually worried my long comment below yours sounded too "political" or "charged", but I've about reached my limit so had to vent a little.  So I get where you're coming from.

4 minutes ago, PDIII said:

I am not being facetious at all.. people need to get sick to fight this virus.. it is the only way.  The virus will stop spreading when people build up the necessary immunities.  And this happens in schools.  Shutting down schools was probably the worst thing we could have done.   

This is informational warfare at its finest.. checkout china for instance.. they instituted social distancing at the end of January and then about 6 weeks later they reported no new cases. 

How can anyone with half a brain believe that this is true?  Thats not how this works!!!  

If we are only trying to "flatten" the curve.. how is it that china how some how miraculously made the curve go away?  they didnt.  They either ran out of test or (more likely) stop testing or (most likely) stopped reporting new cases and deaths.

They want you to believe that social distancing is the answer so that while world shuts down, they ramp up production of the vital products the rest of the world needs... they artificially are driving the stock market and world supply and demand. 

Oy!  I don't want to wade into this controversy because I have definite views that are not aligned with yours.  And I've got far more than half a brain, thank you very much for the insulting condescension there.  But read about 1918.  They were no strangers to what we now call "social distancing" or "flattening the curve."  Most widely seen image is what St. Louis did vs. Philadelphia at that time, and the difference is stark.  And throughout history, quarantines and the like were common practice in the absence of other medicine.  As for China, they introduced rather draconian stay-at-home orders.  I'm not saying we are headed there, and yes, they haven't gotten "rid" of it, but it did help.  The whole idea is to first, keep the emergency facilities from becoming overwhelmed and second, perhaps it will reduce the amount of infection cases at least enough until we can get a vaccine or some other treatment.  And we've already got overwhelmed facilities here.

You sound like what Boris Johnson in the UK was saying, let everyone get sick and go from there.  But even he changed his tune rather dramatically in the past week or so.

Fact is if we can keep millions from dying and far more from suffering through bad cases if they do survive, we should do so as a matter of ethics.  This whole idea that "it's just the flu" is crazy; it's a virus that nobody has any immunity to, and you may not have permanent immunity after.  And it's world-wide.  It's also much harsher than the regular seasonal flu or cold.  It's not alarmist.  And don't even think that even if this settles down through the summer, that it won't come back as we get into the next fall/winter.  And by then, we'll have the full complement of the flu season in front of us; not just a couple of months at the end like this year

I swear, when I see the complaints, I wonder what those whining about it would have done during WW-II and the Depression, when various laws were put in place to support the war effort or to alleviate the economic disaster...serious sacrifices, etc.  Now, there's too much BS about "I don't want the gov'mint taking away my free-dumb during a crisis that they're exaggerating!"

OK, sorry to everyone else, I did wade into the controversy, perhaps to my own detriment.  But had to vent a little...my apologies!

Just now, Eskimo Joe said:

WxWatcher007 2020 - In Weenie We Trust

But he's the Reaper.  Can't be a Weenie.  Conflict of interest, right?!?!   I'm sure he'll get his high-powered Panic Room lawyers on that right away...

29 minutes ago, WxWatcher007 said:

Ok now hear me out. 

1. Trillions of tons of dry ice fired into the 850-925mb column.

2. Establish a trade deal with Canada to import snow to cool off surface temps. 

Let it snow.

You could also release the @Jebman (Kraken??), waving his vaunted shovel around, he'll be sure to keep things plenty cold!! 

1 hour ago, mappy said:

I've watched every one of Hogan's pressers and his frustrations by people going out and socializing has grown since week 1. i'm not surprised he went with an official stay at home order. it comes with hefty penalties, so i hope people take it seriously.

Yeah.  I don't think there's necessarily a *huge* difference from what the orders were before, other than now this gives authority to enforce it if people are blatantly violating.  I'd be frustrated if I were him, too.  You can still go out for necessities, exercise, that sort of thing.  That's mostly all I've done myself the past couple or so weeks.  I think they also still have some carry-out at various restaurants...order ahead and pick it up.  I've done that a couple of times, too, just to at least still patronize some places to help keep them afloat.

Like I said before...yes, this sucks and nobody likes it.  But it's what needs to be done if we're to have some chance of curtailing things somewhat.

20 hours ago, JakkelWx said:

And then seconds later, magically, a hand appeared out of nowhere, came out of your phone screen and stole the bottle from you 

What are the magic words one needs to say in order to "steal" one of those???? 

Great day for a bike ride once it started clearing out!!!

Just now, nw baltimore wx said:

Start a spring photo thread. It’s time. I’d like to get my camera out again.

You should dust your camera off and get out there, for sure!!  Just walk around and see what catches your eye...

Just now, mappy said:

Yeah we’ve managed as well. Hard to believe it’s another month of this though 

I know man, all good fun! Agreed!

Same here...I fully expect at least a month if not more.  You do what you can...it's working out OK, I've got my work laptop and access to whatever for the most part that I need.  But I won't lie that my attention and amount of stuff I get done isn't at the same level.  Mostly just from being concerned and all that of course, plus just being at home.

And yeah, everything is all in good fun!  Right now, humor and my photography keep me going for the most part.  Though at least now it's getting warmer so I can get back to riding my bike too to get out.  We can all use some good laughter through all this, at least!!

Just now, nw baltimore wx said:

 

Ha! Nah. You know I’m having fun. You, your hubby, little Mappy, my gf, and I need to meet at Falling Branch or something else when this is all over. Anyone else too!

I would gladly partake of one of those Stouts!!

2 minutes ago, mappy said:

I’m not gonna lie, I have pretty much let all upkeep go to waste the last two weeks

havent worn makeup since my last day at work. Haven’t done my hair more than shower and a pony tail, no bra, haven’t even put on clothes with buttons in two weeks. I’m loving that part of stay at home life 

I've settled into the whole telework thing over the past couple of weeks.  By now, it's all I can do to NOT crack open a beer or grab a glass of wine while supposedly working!  But I do have a Keurig to keep me going in the morning, hahaha!

1 minute ago, mappy said:

Good to know! AZ thought you were hitting on me lol

Actually, I was mostly concerned he might be in need of a bra!! LOL!!!

(ETA:  Or, from another Seinfeld episode...a Manzier!!)

Just now, mappy said:

Wine? 

His request was rather ambiguous, I have to say...!! 

Just now, nw baltimore wx said:

 

I’m available for deliveries.

You require a bra?

1 minute ago, mappy said:

I haven’t worn a bra since Monday when I left the house for an hour to do some grocery shopping. 

Heh!!  You go, girl!! 

(ETA:  I'm reminded of the Seinfeld episode where Kramer says "That's right...I'm out there Jerry, and I'm lovin' every minute of it!!")

1 minute ago, losetoa6 said:

First rule of Pandemic etiquette is ... wait for it ...

 

 

 

 

 

Stock up on booze !!! 

You should have had cases of wine in your basement already ..shame on u.

TP...booze...TP...booze...hmmmmmm, well, I can always use leaves out in the yard if necessary!  So f*ck it, I'm hording the booze!

3 minutes ago, mappy said:

Had wine delivered. 2 hours but I didn’t have to put a bra on, so win win. Cheers! Stay well friends 

Wait...the bra was off *before* you had any wine?  Whaaaat?  Oh, no, I did not just go there, but alas I did! (all in fun, joking of course!!) 

You stay well, too...and enjoy the wine!  I currently have a glass with me right now!

25 minutes ago, nw baltimore wx said:

Is this two or three years old?  Irregardless (yeah, I said it just to annoy those in the know), it's damn tasty.

I see your "irregardless" and raise you with a..."NEVERTHELESS, that looks damn tasty!!"

Indubitably, sir!

1 hour ago, showmethesnow said:

I hear you can get a room at just about any hotel/casino in the region for rock bottom prices. You should give it a shot for your big day. Of course most of the casinos at these resorts are closed ... 

Happy B-Day!!!!

Ha!  Many thanks, my friend!  I'll settle for "Casablanca" for now...

(ETA:  Is that Claude Rains playing the Reaper in the Panic Room casino???)

2 hours ago, Maestrobjwa said:

Happy birthday, good sir! And for your b-day...a variation cake! 

Have a blessed one!

That's really cool, appreciate it!!

2 hours ago, mappy said:

happy birthday old man!

Thanks, young lady! 

25 minutes ago, wxdude64 said:

Happy B-day! Enjoy it the best you can!

I will do so!  One way or another..

21 minutes ago, WxWatcher007 said:

Happy birthday!

Appreciate the fine wishes!

Thanks everyone, for making the day a little brighter!!  Hope everyone is staying well...

Yeah, makes sense for MD to close into the 3rd week of April for right now, rather than the entire year.  At least for now.  I fully expected that the original March 27 date would be extended.  About all you can do is push the date back some...then reassess at that time.  I wonder how many schools will extend classes through the summer to make up the time, assuming we're OK to have kids go back en masse at that time.

So on a different note, today is my birthday!  It's an anniversary of my 29th, but I'm not saying which one (but for a hint...get off my damn lawn! )!!  Odd times to be celebrating that, but one makes of it what they can.  I remember getting snow on this day in consecutive years here...2013 (4") and 2014 (3")!!  That was nice.

Stay well and stay safe everyone.

Remember that despite the dire times we're in currently, there are still some pretty things in this world!  If all I can have is my Canon 80D and lenses to feel somewhat normal, then so be it.  Couple of photos from today:

4 hours ago, nw baltimore wx said:

Hopefully it won’t be long before someone in the tv sports industry with some pull decides to play an old ncaa tournament in its entirety as if in real time.

If they decide to show "famous" baseball highlights, with my luck (as a Cleveland native), they'll show Game 7 of both the 1997 and 2016 World Series in their entirety.  Just so I can experience the pain again.  Both times, the Indians lost in extra innings!!  I think there were like 5 Game 7s in history that went into extra innings, and Cleveland was on the short end of two of those within my lifetime!!

I'd prefer to see Game 7 of the 2016 NBA Finals again...in all its nail-biting entirety!!