Not so funny real life Capt Trips thread

The Sybian · Post by **The Sybian** » Tue Mar 17, 2020 11:14 am

A_B wrote: ↑Tue Mar 17, 2020 11:12 am Elkview wv on the trip north to tonight’s bivouac in Scranton. Opted to add a few minutes to avoid nyc in the morning.

Eh, traffic is probably pretty light what with the pandemic... Unless you are avoiding the diseased masses of the filthy City.

DaveInSeattle · Post by **DaveInSeattle** » Tue Mar 17, 2020 11:15 am

My GF just texted me...ER doctor at Evergreen died last night from Covid-19. In his 40s, healthy, no co-morbidities. He was one of the doctors working on the first patients that came in from the Nursing home.

DSafetyGuy · Post by **DSafetyGuy** » Tue Mar 17, 2020 11:36 am

Made it home. Did not enjoy the completely full flight from San Jose to DTW. At least I got to inform the woman sitting in the aisle seat that I had already used a Clorox wipe on our shared armrest so she didn't have to. Also did not enjoy the complete lack of social distancing while in the airport. When in lines, I gave extra space to the person in front of me, but you can rest assured the person behind me was up on my ass, even though at least 20 percent of travelers were wearing a mask of some kind.

Was not excited to find out my wife was bringing the kids with her to pick me up at the airport. Turns out, even though inessential businesses should close (there's no order to do so), my wife thought the massage place would still be open so her mother would be able to use her appointment. As such, everyone came to the airport instead of the mother-in-law and children remaining at our house. So, 25 minutes sharing recirculated air in the car for everyone.

Kind of defeats the purpose of starting to launder all of the clothes I traveled with as soon as I got home, spraying my bag, backpack, etc. with Lysol, and taking a thorough shower before touching either kid.

Should have just taken a fucking Lyft when we landed so early.

Post by **Sabo** » Tue Mar 17, 2020 11:38 am

DSafetyGuy wrote: ↑Tue Mar 17, 2020 11:36 am Made it home. Did not enjoy the completely full flight from San Jose to DTW. At least I got to inform the woman sitting in the aisle seat that I had already used a Clorox wipe on our shared armrest so she didn't have to. Also did not enjoy the complete lack of social distancing while in the airport. When in lines, I gave extra space to the person in front of me, but you can rest assured the person behind me was up on my ass, even though at least 20 percent of travelers were wearing a mask of some kind.

Was not excited to find out my wife was bringing the kids with her to pick me up at the airport. Turns out, even though inessential businesses should close (there's no order to do so), my wife thought the massage place would still be open so her mother would be able to use her appointment. As such, everyone came to the airport instead of the mother-in-law and children remaining at our house. So, 25 minutes sharing recirculated air in the car for everyone.

Kind of defeats the purpose of starting to launder all of the clothes I traveled with as soon as I got home, spraying my bag, backpack, etc. with Lysol, and taking a thorough shower before touching either kid.

Should have just taken a fucking Lyft when we landed so early.

But ... did you hug Marko Stunt yet?

rass · Post by **rass** » Tue Mar 17, 2020 11:41 am

DaveInSeattle wrote: ↑Tue Mar 17, 2020 11:15 am My GF just texted me...ER doctor at Evergreen died last night from Covid-19. In his 40s, healthy, no co-morbidities. He was one of the doctors working on the first patients that came in from the Nursing home.

That's horrible.

degenerasian · Post by **degenerasian** » Tue Mar 17, 2020 11:47 am

That is awful, I fear for frontline hospital staff. That's why everything should closed.

But then there are these people. My friend works in sales, they are ramping up.

Letter from VP:

There may not be a playbook on how to sell in an environment like this, but I contend we should carry on as normal as possible. While we stay active on jobsites, we must be careful to respect any/all project specific safety measures that our customers have implemented. We have been directed by health officials to avoid shaking hands and maintain social distancing where appropriate, and we can balance these cautious measures with remaining visible and active on jobsites. Many of your competitors will not be as tenacious and will lessen their activity in the field at this time, this will not be us. We will operate as normal unless commanded to do otherwise.

Remember the key to a strong year in your territory begins with a solid start in the spring. I encourage each of you to commit to regular and impactful jobsite and work place visits and continue to take market share in your territories from our competition.

L-Jam3 · Post by **L-Jam3** » Tue Mar 17, 2020 11:48 am

Now there's a boss that gets it.

HaulCitgo · Post by **HaulCitgo** » Tue Mar 17, 2020 11:55 am

Stay upbeat folks. Kid asked me with pain in his eyes why everyone (me) is so mad/sad. About the best thing I can do for them is to stay happy and hug em a lot. Covid be damned. We're all getting it anyway.

DaveInSeattle · Post by **DaveInSeattle** » Tue Mar 17, 2020 12:03 pm

DaveInSeattle wrote: ↑Tue Mar 17, 2020 11:15 am My GF just texted me...ER doctor at Evergreen died last night from Covid-19. In his 40s, healthy, no co-morbidities. He was one of the doctors working on the first patients that came in from the Nursing home.

Jumped the gun on posting that...the Lead Dr in her clinic is now saying that its an unconfirmed rumor for now. The ER Doc in question has been in ICU for 4 or 5 days now, on a ventilator. As of yesterday he was critical, but stable.

Rush2112 · Post by **Rush2112** » Tue Mar 17, 2020 12:40 pm

P.D.X. wrote: ↑Tue Mar 17, 2020 11:08 am

Uhl's?

Walked down Pearl this morning. Laughing Goat and Boxcar were doing orders from the door. Mountain Sun kitchen staff was in.

Yup.

Laughing Goat Annex in the Library on Campus was running yesterday, but can't believe they're making money staying open.

mister d · Post by **mister d** » Tue Mar 17, 2020 12:45 pm

If they're mostly just working off inventory, its probably more about mitigating losses.

P.D.X. · Post by **P.D.X.** » Tue Mar 17, 2020 12:48 pm

Yeah it was the owner taking orders in a place that has a barista roster of probably 8-10.

Post by **brian** » Tue Mar 17, 2020 3:07 pm

The Sybian · Post by **The Sybian** » Tue Mar 17, 2020 3:09 pm

brian wrote: ↑Tue Mar 17, 2020 3:07 pm

Glad they aren't in NJ anymore!

Joe K · Post by **Joe K** » Tue Mar 17, 2020 3:20 pm

The NBA was very smart to shut everything down as soon as Gobert tested positive. Given the nature of the sport, once one team has cases it’ll spread rapidly throughout the entire league.

Also, based on reports like this it looks like the wave of cases we all feared is arriving:

A_B · Post by **A_B** » Tue Mar 17, 2020 3:38 pm

The Sybian wrote: ↑Tue Mar 17, 2020 11:14 am
A_B wrote: ↑Tue Mar 17, 2020 11:12 am Elkview wv on the trip north to tonight’s bivouac in Scranton. Opted to add a few minutes to avoid nyc in the morning.
Eh, traffic is probably pretty light what with the pandemic... Unless you are avoiding the diseased masses of the filthy City.

I’m in Altoona in the shadow of a stadium. Anyone need any Pianofish gear?

The Sybian · Post by **The Sybian** » Tue Mar 17, 2020 3:47 pm

Joe K wrote: ↑Tue Mar 17, 2020 3:20 pm

Also, based on reports like this it looks like the wave of cases we all feared is arriving:

It was already here, just turning away 1000s of patients because there weren't enough tests. Several expected positives in an elder care center that houses over 1000 elderly in a joint nursing home, elder car, active living community place. How the fuck can you handle that? You can't bring them all to the small local hospital near by that has maybe 15 ICU beds. I think they need to isolate them onsite, but who is going to treat them? I doubt the nursing home has adequate protective gear for 1 patient, let alone 100s. Going to be lots more dying...

testuser2 · Post by **testuser2** » Tue Mar 17, 2020 4:03 pm

A_B wrote: ↑Tue Mar 17, 2020 3:38 pm I’m in Altoona in the shadow of a stadium. Anyone need any Pianofish gear?

Wave as you go by... You're probably driving near me right now if you are on I99.

Johnnie · Post by **Johnnie** » Tue Mar 17, 2020 4:22 pm

Actually, I'll put that video in the other thread. This thread is more serious.

Ya know, we're at the point that we have to activate the national guard in every state and set up hospitals. We need to test nearly every American it seems like.

This is wild.

Also, Kevin Durant tested positive.

A_B · Post by **A_B** » Tue Mar 17, 2020 5:01 pm

testuser2 wrote: ↑Tue Mar 17, 2020 4:03 pm
A_B wrote: ↑Tue Mar 17, 2020 3:38 pm I’m in Altoona in the shadow of a stadium. Anyone need any Pianofish gear?
Wave as you go by... You're probably driving near me right now if you are on I99.

Beaver stadium is not picturesque.

Pruitt · Post by **Pruitt** » Tue Mar 17, 2020 5:07 pm

First Ontario death - near Toronto.

A 77 year old man with previous health issues.

Thinking about seniors homes right now is absolutely horrifying.

Post by **brian** » Tue Mar 17, 2020 5:11 pm

One of my customers has a dad in a place outside Rochester and visited him Wednesday before it went into lockdown. They’re banning visitors for a month at least except for emergencies.

Johnnie · Post by **Johnnie** » Tue Mar 17, 2020 6:48 pm

HaulCitgo · Post by **HaulCitgo** » Tue Mar 17, 2020 6:55 pm

Midway seems like the most likely locale for devastating crash landing. That neighborhood is way too close to a major airport.

sancarlos · Post by **sancarlos** » Tue Mar 17, 2020 8:08 pm

Rams Fanny · Post by **Rams Fanny** » Tue Mar 17, 2020 9:18 pm

Nevada governor orders all non essential business shut down for 30 days.
Orders all gaming machines regardless of venue turned off at midnight. He needed to specify all because we have them in all grocery stores which will stay open.
Pubs, bars and restaurants may only stay open if they have a full kitchen and then only for take-out, delivery, or curbside pick-up.
Urges all grocery stores to have special hours for at-risk population.

There were many here who were not taking this seriously. I think he has everyone's attention now.

Stay safe all.

Post by **brian** » Tue Mar 17, 2020 10:15 pm

Been taking screenshots of right-wing friends batshit Facebook posts that this is an overreaction and not as bad as the seasonal flu or 2009 swine flu before they all end up deleted in a couple weeks.

degenerasian · Post by **degenerasian** » Tue Mar 17, 2020 10:54 pm

brian wrote: ↑Tue Mar 17, 2020 10:15 pm Been taking screenshots of right-wing friends batshit Facebook posts that this is an overreaction and not as bad as the seasonal flu or 2009 swine flu before they all end up deleted in a couple weeks.

Give them this.

And Alberta is the redneck province.

Post by **brian** » Wed Mar 18, 2020 12:18 am

Not the best last three years or so for the Senators.

Johnnie · Post by **Johnnie** » Wed Mar 18, 2020 5:24 am

Dr. Anthony Fauci is on the latest Pardon My Take podcast.

Johnnie · Post by **Johnnie** » Wed Mar 18, 2020 5:34 am

brian wrote: ↑Wed Mar 18, 2020 12:18 am Not the best last three years or so for the Senators.

FiveThirtyEight's article several days ago was pretty fascinating to me. It talks about the interconnectedness of everything:

Why It Only Took One Player With Coronavirus To Shutter Sports

Square Rob · Post by **Square Rob** » Wed Mar 18, 2020 5:38 am

Alabama is beginning to shut down the ABC stores (Alabama beverage commission). That’s the only avenue to buy liquor (other liquor stores buy from abc to distribute). Effective today more than half of the stores close, and the ones that are open will only let people in 5 at a time. Not ashamed to say I stopped by on my way home from work yesterday to get a stock of bourbon and some brandy for my elderly neighbor.

DaveInSeattle · Post by **DaveInSeattle** » Wed Mar 18, 2020 9:00 am

So is this a good space for sharing our anxieties for all this? Or should I start a different thread?

rass · Post by **rass** » Wed Mar 18, 2020 9:08 am

I'd vote different thread. Less likely someone gets missed if they need some help or reassurance.

rass · Post by **rass** » Wed Mar 18, 2020 11:16 am

Un(der)reported ketchup shortage out there, you guys.

The Sybian · Post by **The Sybian** » Wed Mar 18, 2020 11:26 am

rass wrote: ↑Wed Mar 18, 2020 11:16 am Un(der)reported ketchup shortage out there, you guys.

I got a bottle I can sell you for $150.

Post by **brian** » Wed Mar 18, 2020 11:33 am

rass wrote: ↑Wed Mar 18, 2020 11:16 am Un(der)reported ketchup shortage out there, you guys.

That's arguably more bizarre than toilet paper.

mister d · Post by **mister d** » Wed Mar 18, 2020 12:03 pm

You sooooooo don't have kids. If the logic is "get what you'd need to not leave your house for 2+ weeks", ketchup can be key.

Post by **brian** » Wed Mar 18, 2020 12:06 pm

mister d wrote: ↑Wed Mar 18, 2020 12:03 pm You sooooooo don't have kids. If the logic is "get what you'd need to not leave your house for 2+ weeks", ketchup can be key.

Fair.

Rush2112 · Post by **Rush2112** » Wed Mar 18, 2020 12:26 pm

Strange though our son went full ketchup, to full BBQ sauce, to now noo sauces at all. (Daughter still insists on ketchup but only uses it 20% of the time.)

They grow up so fast.