TugHillMatt

When everything all started going down...and working in a school...any time a colleague asked how I was doing, I told them I just wanted to spray Lysol down my throat, but then I would be dead.

It all depends on whether cases rise quickly here. The only way I see that happening is AFTER we open back up again. Really, I think Upstate is at a point where exposure and "herd mentality" is our next step.

Dude, it's politics. Democrats are FAR from innocent. Get off your "Dems are amazing" kick and recognize most of them are just as crooked.

Right now, China could just kill any random person they want...because they can...and then add it to the Covid death toll. But this sudden jump is obviously them "coming out" that this was a bigger deal than they lead on.

Oh my word, is that a long read! lol I just watched an interview with Melinda and Bill Gates and they are very eagerly supporting the WHO and encouraging others to do so. So it was interesting to read about the WHO in this light.

This. China. can. not. be. trusted. And that's no xenophobic post...

Whew, things are getting ugly in my old state of Michigan. As usual, both parties are acting obnoxiously. I personally find it just as immature all of the Nazi posts relating to Whitmer from Republicans as I do the democrats and Trump haters and all their names for him. I wish wish wish people could discuss their points without being childish with names, biting sarcasm, and patronizing tones. Checking out the signs people "made for Whitmer" all I could do was shake my head. They really think silly signs are going to change something? I think many of them have good points. Small businesses are really going through a rough time right now. Much of Michigan is similar to New York state in that most of the cases are in very specific areas of the state...not the whole state as a whole. So many towns are sitting there thinking....we could still be doing business right now. I have wondered how Upstate New Yorkers have seemed to come across as much more patient about reopening when compared to Michigan. From comments from friends there, it seems like New York state did a better job at making quick plans. Schools in Michigan are STILL not doing anything for their students. (P.S. same for my family in Tennessee. My nieces and nephew have been sitting there twiddling their thumbs.)

This.

I think it's going to be walking on eggshells when things open back up. People nervous and anxious about interacting with others...and others having public outbursts because their bubble will be invaded. Emotions will run high. Mental Health was in crisis before any of this even started. Florida's governor has been so insanely stubborn during this entire process. I have been baffled by some of his remarks over the past month.

Both parties suck. Plain and simple. Americans love to be on the extremes of the spectrum. It's either, "I want the government to give me everything" or "I am FREE to do whatever I want." Give me a break. Life needs a balance of things. Too much republican rule or too much democratic rule is too much of one thing. Hence why our country often doesn't have one party ruling in all parts (senate, House, SCOTUS, etc...) Since Day 1 of Trump's election, the democrats have been non-stop crying and no matter what Trump does, it's a bunch of belly-aching. He has NO TACT whatsoever and I think he is a pompous jerk, but he is the President that was elected. The Republicans have taken the other side of "we love Trump because he pisses off the democrats and doesn't let them get their own way." Way to run a great political system, America. All your bantering back and forth does NOTHING to help our country, guys. Nothing. You don't want Trump to be our President? Well how about both parties produce a VALID candidate to run for president? What a joke this next election is going to be. These, right here, are exact reasons of why I am a registered Independent. (Yeah, one of those people that the extremists in both parties label as 'weak' because I choose not to be pompous and actually look at different perspectives in politics.) We have had some great potential moderate candidates run over the years, but our country is so committed to the 2 party system that they never stand a chance. You want some change in this country? Stop being so stubbornly committed to one side of the spectrum...because odds are the most success lies somewhere in the middle.

It's the NEWEST TV SHOW! "The Masked Shopper"

My wife and I were having a discussion back in March about whether this would stay in the cells and reactivate. I know they had been saying that this mutates slowly, but we were also wondering about the possibility of a mutation and getting infected again...even if it's just a slight change. So many questions: Reactivation? Reinfection? Lack of immunity?

I have been reading some things on that this past week. It could definitely hamper any hopes of ending the lockdown "early."

Whewie! It's like Oprah..."You get money! You get money! Everyone gets MONAAAAAY!" I am not going to get into the debate of who gets or 'deserves" money (Although our essential employees are top of that list)....but all this money is coming from one place and going to another. Money is never free. The more and more I read/hear about increasing amounts of money being passed out, the more I cringe on the inside. It's going to be such a tight time of being careful with money...but at the same time we need it to keep flowing...not sit on it.

Something I find interesting in those maps is that the concentration of air pollutants in parts of Upstate NY (along Lake shorelines and scattered around the 'Dacks) is actually a bit higher this year than the average of those other years. Perhaps if those years were taken individually we could have an even better comparison, as it probably would look similar to a couple of those years. Maybe it's an increase from people going to their summer homes and all the parks? I am intrigued as to what the causes are of these slight increases.

Good news! Although, I feel like these successes are temporary as many of us are going to be exposed to this at some point over the next months/year, etc... But, there will be advancements in studying it and treating it better as time goes on as well. Take care of yourself.

The Walking Dead, Ozark, Quantico, and Van Helsing are some of the ones I've been getting into. Last summer I watched "Santa Clarita Diet" because I like Zombie-type shows...and Drew Barrymore is in it. Such a STRANGE, black comedy of a show...but a fun ride. Another strange, but amusing one was Z-Nation.

Thanks for sharing. I think their response in doing so was a very proactive, calm choice in the midst of something that might cause panic. Kudos to them. Trying to keep a "trail" on this virus is definitely more realistic in the less urban areas of our country...and could save lives.

I wonder why the total tests available are so low there. I have been trying to research if all the test kits are just handed out at random to certain locations, or was it first come, first serve for whatever hospital/town got to them first?

Wow! Yeah, from the personal reports that some of you (especially Buffwx) have reported, it sounds like many more are infected. I am wondering just what the actual numbers are for here in Onondaga county. If you're actually at 7 thousand, I could see us being at a couple thousand.

Do you guys in Buffalo know why Buffalo seems to be having its own fast increase? I know it's a very large city, but when comparing to similar cities of its size, it seems higher. Are there any large groups/companies where a large population was exposed at the same time?

This "PPE Panties" gives me a laugh every time... Wait til the end...

Haha! He's gonna get some nice sores from all the acid... Went to Aldi in Clay for the "once every two weeks" grocery trip....it was so somber in there. The last time I remember it being soooo quiet and sort of like everybody was in a state of shock was during 9/11. Almost everybody was extremely respectful of the personal space between themselves and others. Still haven't been able to get there when bread is available, so bagels it is...again...lol. I have been trying to find yeast to make my own, but have been having trouble finding it. Also, the frozen broccoli each time I have gone has been out too. All the other veggies are available, but never the broccoli. Sort of odd. Maybe because of its nutritious value and price combination. I opted for more expensive Asparagus. So happy they have the plastic shields for their employees now.

Wow! Sorry to bring up some tough memories for you.

Thanks for your personal/professional knowledge and experience. I forgot to mention that my friend's husband was literally living IN the hospital/other facilities for several of those 6 months....7 Million....thankfully their insurance covered much of it.