The Swamp

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

brian wrote: ↑Tue Mar 17, 2020 3:07 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.

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:

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?

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.