Not so funny real life Capt Trips thread

[HaulCitgo]

They just closed NYC schools through APRIL 20! A lot more than two weeks.

[DSafetyGuy]

Looks like I get to go home from this fuckfest on Tuesday.

[brian]

Looks like I get to go home from this fuckfest on Tuesday.

Cool. Good luck.

[brian]

They just closed NYC schools through APRIL 20! A lot more than two weeks.

NYPS and CCSD (Clark County School District (i.e. Las Vegas) were the last two large school districts in the country open and they seemed to have a staring contest for awhile there, but both cancelled classes around the same time.

ETA: CCSD is the fifth-largest public school district in the country believe it or not behind NY, LA, Chicago and Dade County.

[sancarlos]

I just visited a local brewer to fill up a growler, but they are closed up.

[Jerloma]

Alright, I will read it.

And then watch the mini-series. Its pretty good (and has a cameo by Kareem!)

Oh, much better. I'm actually going to just do that now!

[Steve of phpBB]

So ... a family member on my wife's side died unexpectedly a few days ago in San Antonio. We weren't particularly close to the person who died, but my wife's sister was. They're not having a funeral, but a really small viewing in a few days. My wife and I really don't want to fly there. Driving would take 20 hours each way, plus days of eating in restaurants and staying in hotels. We feel shitty for even thinking about not going, but it seems pretty reckless. Especially since we have no idea how things will be in a week while we're gone.

If not for the virus, we'd go without question. But we can't figure out what to do.

[The Sybian]

So ... a family member on my wife's side died unexpectedly a few days ago in San Antonio. We weren't particularly close to the person who died, but my wife's sister was. They're not having a funeral, but a really small viewing in a few days. My wife and I really don't want to fly there. Driving would take 20 hours each way, plus days of eating in restaurants and staying in hotels. We feel shitty for even thinking about not going, but it seems pretty reckless. Especially since we have no idea how things will be in a week while we're gone.

If not for the virus, we'd go without question. But we can't figure out what to do.

Don't go. Not even a question in my mind. I'd feel bad/guilty not going, but we are in the midst of a historical catastrophe. If people don't understand, fuck them.

[Rams Fanny]

Wynn and Encore casinos closing completely 3/17. Planning to reopen 4/1 according to internal doc (h/t Vital Vegas Twitter)

[brian]

Yeah Tanya just got notified of that.

[A_B]

So ... a family member on my wife's side died unexpectedly a few days ago in San Antonio. We weren't particularly close to the person who died, but my wife's sister was. They're not having a funeral, but a really small viewing in a few days. My wife and I really don't want to fly there. Driving would take 20 hours each way, plus days of eating in restaurants and staying in hotels. We feel shitty for even thinking about not going, but it seems pretty reckless. Especially since we have no idea how things will be in a week while we're gone.

If not for the virus, we'd go without question. But we can't figure out what to do.

That’s a no go from me.

[sancarlos]

So ... a family member on my wife's side died unexpectedly a few days ago in San Antonio. We weren't particularly close to the person who died, but my wife's sister was. They're not having a funeral, but a really small viewing in a few days. My wife and I really don't want to fly there. Driving would take 20 hours each way, plus days of eating in restaurants and staying in hotels. We feel shitty for even thinking about not going, but it seems pretty reckless. Especially since we have no idea how things will be in a week while we're gone.

If not for the virus, we'd go without question. But we can't figure out what to do.

Damn, that's tough, Steve. But, I think they'd understand if you don't go.

I have a situation, too. Just found out today that my 80 year-old mother is having major surgery on April 13. I said to her, "maybe I should come out." She responded, "I wish you would. I'm kind of worried." So, you know damned well I will be there for her.

The only question is whether I drive 1,100 miles by myself to New Mexico, or roll the dice and take a flight. Leaning toward the latter.

[brian]

Book on Southwest so at least you’ll have option to cancel for a credit if you need to drive.

[DSafetyGuy]

So ... a family member on my wife's side died unexpectedly a few days ago in San Antonio. We weren't particularly close to the person who died, but my wife's sister was. They're not having a funeral, but a really small viewing in a few days. My wife and I really don't want to fly there. Driving would take 20 hours each way, plus days of eating in restaurants and staying in hotels. We feel shitty for even thinking about not going, but it seems pretty reckless. Especially since we have no idea how things will be in a week while we're gone.

If not for the virus, we'd go without question. But we can't figure out what to do.

Damn, that's tough, Steve. But, I think they'd understand if you don't go.

I have a situation, too. Just found out today that my 80 year-old mother is having major surgery on April 13. I said to her, "maybe I should come out." She responded, "I wish you would. I'm kind of worried." So, you know damned well I will be there for her.

The only question is whether I drive 1,100 miles by myself to New Mexico, or roll the dice and take a flight. Leaning toward the latter.

Drive, drive, drive, drive, drive... You need to take every precaution you can to prevent your exposure because of your mother's health condition.

[DSafetyGuy]

Looks like I get to go home from this fuckfest on Tuesday.

Cool. Good luck.

Thanks, can't help but feel this is gonna get fucked the way things are going now with governments and even corporations being more assertive about restrictions.

[EdRomero]

Through April 17. This sucks

[degenerasian]

Just announced that schools here in Alberta will be closed. Going to be interesting to see who shows up to work tomorrow as parents have to stay home.

[DaveInSeattle]

So ... a family member on my wife's side died unexpectedly a few days ago in San Antonio. We weren't particularly close to the person who died, but my wife's sister was. They're not having a funeral, but a really small viewing in a few days. My wife and I really don't want to fly there. Driving would take 20 hours each way, plus days of eating in restaurants and staying in hotels. We feel shitty for even thinking about not going, but it seems pretty reckless. Especially since we have no idea how things will be in a week while we're gone.

If not for the virus, we'd go without question. But we can't figure out what to do.

Don't even think about going, and don't even feel guilty about it. I think its pretty irresponsible that they are even holding anything like that right now.

The mom of one of my best friends in Elementary School died last week. They were going to have a memorial service this weekend, but they've put it off.

[HaulCitgo]

Everyone will learn to deal with death/dying/illness in a much more callous manner. Start now. That said, id fly if you decide to travel. Should be eerily empty.

[Johnnie]

Speaking of funerals and death, look at the obituary pages this Italian newspaper jumped to since the spread of the virus.

[DaveInSeattle]

Just now from the CDC:

BREAKING: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is now recommending halting gatherings of more than 50 people across the United States for the next eight weeks, citing the risk of the coronavirus.

The CDC’s new Sunday guidance came after Ohio and Illinois ordered the statewide closure of bars and restaurants to combat spread of the coronavirus, while the Federal Reserve made an emergency interest rate cut to zero on Sunday night. Governments worldwide are making tough decisions aimed at keep their citizens safe from the pandemic.

[HaulCitgo]

Speaking of funerals and death, look at the obituary pages this Italian newspaper jumped to since the spread of the virus.

Fuck. That hits home.

[Johnnie]

[brian]

Don’t really need to speak Italian for that one.

[Steve of phpBB]

So ... a family member on my wife's side died unexpectedly a few days ago in San Antonio. We weren't particularly close to the person who died, but my wife's sister was. They're not having a funeral, but a really small viewing in a few days. My wife and I really don't want to fly there. Driving would take 20 hours each way, plus days of eating in restaurants and staying in hotels. We feel shitty for even thinking about not going, but it seems pretty reckless. Especially since we have no idea how things will be in a week while we're gone.

If not for the virus, we'd go without question. But we can't figure out what to do.

Damn, that's tough, Steve. But, I think they'd understand if you don't go.

I have a situation, too. Just found out today that my 80 year-old mother is having major surgery on April 13. I said to her, "maybe I should come out." She responded, "I wish you would. I'm kind of worried." So, you know damned well I will be there for her.

The only question is whether I drive 1,100 miles by myself to New Mexico, or roll the dice and take a flight. Leaning toward the latter.

Drive, drive, drive, drive, drive... You need to take every precaution you can to prevent your exposure because of your mother's health condition.

If you have time, drive. If you rent a small motor home you can avoid staying in hotels or eating in a bunch of restaurants.

[DaveInSeattle]

Look at this asshat...

[DaveInSeattle]

Damn, that's tough, Steve. But, I think they'd understand if you don't go.

I have a situation, too. Just found out today that my 80 year-old mother is having major surgery on April 13. I said to her, "maybe I should come out." She responded, "I wish you would. I'm kind of worried." So, you know damned well I will be there for her.

The only question is whether I drive 1,100 miles by myself to New Mexico, or roll the dice and take a flight. Leaning toward the latter.

Not to pry about the type of surgery she's having, but by April 13th she may not be having surgery. Most hospitals around here (starting with the one my GF works at) are delaying all 'elective' surgeries. If its not life-or-death, they made not be doing the procedure.

[DaveInSeattle]

Stupid mf'er Tim Eyeman...



This guy has been a blight on Washington state for years now.

[Steve of phpBB]

Park City (Summit County) just closed all its restaurants, bars, churches, gyms, spas.

That’s gonna leave a mark.

[tennbengal]

Gotta question - what would a national quarantine look like? Would they give notice for people to get back home, for instance? Quinn and his girlfriend are with relatives south of Asheville (he drove) in lieu of his school trip to France - and I need to make sure they can get back home - so...

[sancarlos]

Damn, that's tough, Steve. But, I think they'd understand if you don't go.

I have a situation, too. Just found out today that my 80 year-old mother is having major surgery on April 13. I said to her, "maybe I should come out." She responded, "I wish you would. I'm kind of worried." So, you know damned well I will be there for her.

The only question is whether I drive 1,100 miles by myself to New Mexico, or roll the dice and take a flight. Leaning toward the latter.

Not to pry about the type of surgery she's having, but by April 13th she may not be having surgery. Most hospitals around here (starting with the one my GF works at) are delaying all 'elective' surgeries. If its not life-or-death, they made not be doing the procedure.

Her surgery was supposed to be in June, but her cardiologist told her that the calendar spot in April opened up and he thought it important to do the surgery sooner rather than later. So, I’d be surprised if it gets put off. At least as of now, New Mexico isn’t as much a virus hot spot as Washington.

[The Sybian]

Damn, that's tough, Steve. But, I think they'd understand if you don't go.

I have a situation, too. Just found out today that my 80 year-old mother is having major surgery on April 13. I said to her, "maybe I should come out." She responded, "I wish you would. I'm kind of worried." So, you know damned well I will be there for her.

The only question is whether I drive 1,100 miles by myself to New Mexico, or roll the dice and take a flight. Leaning toward the latter.

Not to pry about the type of surgery she's having, but by April 13th she may not be having surgery. Most hospitals around here (starting with the one my GF works at) are delaying all 'elective' surgeries. If its not life-or-death, they made not be doing the procedure.

Her surgery was supposed to be in June, but her cardiologist told her that the calendar spot in April opened up and he thought it important to do the surgery sooner rather than later. So, I’d be surprised if it gets put off. At least as of now, New Mexico isn’t as much a virus hot spot as Washington.

If she can survive another few weeks without the surgery, it will be put off. Trust me, just overheard the decision 5 minutes ago for certain other hospitals. And the expectation is 8-12 weeks right now.

[P.D.X.]

Look at this asshat...

They're trying to destroy capitalism by closing publicly-funded schools?

Revolt!

[Steve of phpBB]

Gotta question - what would a national quarantine look like? Would they give notice for people to get back home, for instance? Quinn and his girlfriend are with relatives south of Asheville (he drove) in lieu of his school trip to France - and I need to make sure they can get back home - so...

I don’t think anyone’s talking about a national travel ban like that. But I’d imagine they’d have to give some advance notice or allow residents to return to their houses.

[A_B]

Gotta question - what would a national quarantine look like? Would they give notice for people to get back home, for instance? Quinn and his girlfriend are with relatives south of Asheville (he drove) in lieu of his school trip to France - and I need to make sure they can get back home - so...

I don’t think anyone’s talking about a national travel ban like that. But I’d imagine they’d have to give some advance notice or allow residents to return to their houses.

Let’s hope it’s after Friday from a purely selfish stance.

[DaveInSeattle]

Look at this asshat...

They're trying to destroy capitalism by closing publicly-funded schools?

Revolt!

Its gets better/worse...

[brian]

That’s just someone with brain worms right there.

[brian]

[Pruitt]

Its gets better/worse...

Lest we forget.



That's the Sheriff addressing the GOP convention in 2016.

[tennbengal]

Can stupid people really not grasp this is a virus for which there is no immunity as it is completely new?