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Re: COVID-19/corona virus mega thread/prepping thread
« Reply #275 on: March 02, 2020, 10:50:10 AM »
Also just heard on the news: In Iran, a religious ceremony is going on right now that requires pilgrims to kiss and lick some shrine. And they're doing it.

Of course they are. Allah demands it.
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« Reply #276 on: March 02, 2020, 10:51:36 AM »
30 years ago we didn't have the world connected by air travel that could take a person around the globe in 24 hours.

Huh? People weren't traveling all over the world in 1990? I was traveling to tropical dive locations during that decade, and all the planes were full.
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« Reply #277 on: March 02, 2020, 10:52:27 AM »
Also just heard on the news: In Iran, a religious ceremony is going on right now that requires pilgrims to kiss and lick some shrine. And they're doing it.

In the new 14th century germs/viruses don't exist just like they didn't in the old 14th century
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« Reply #278 on: March 02, 2020, 11:18:48 AM »
In my weekly checking of panic purchasing, despite the big news push telling people not to buy masks, if anything, that must have increased the desire for them. Still either sold out or at ridiculous prices.

Auguson Farms is now quoting 1-2 MONTHS for order fulfillment. Prices seem to be normal, but they're obviously not having sales right now.
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Re: COVID-19/corona virus mega thread/prepping thread
« Reply #279 on: March 02, 2020, 11:42:40 AM »
Hearing hand-sanitizer is getting hard to find. Can't confirm this myself.
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Re: COVID-19/corona virus mega thread/prepping thread
« Reply #280 on: March 02, 2020, 12:03:12 PM »
In my weekly checking of panic purchasing, despite the big news push telling people not to buy masks, if anything, that must have increased the desire for them. Still either sold out or at ridiculous prices.

Auguson Farms is now quoting 1-2 MONTHS for order fulfillment. Prices seem to be normal, but they're obviously not having sales right now.
I saw that also.  A week or more ago, it wasn't all their products, but some of them.  Mostly the "one month supply" type packages.  Mountain House was like that also.  Some of the less common cans were still available. 
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Re: COVID-19/corona virus mega thread/prepping thread
« Reply #281 on: March 02, 2020, 12:06:39 PM »
In my weekly checking of panic purchasing, despite the big news push telling people not to buy masks, if anything, that must have increased the desire for them. Still either sold out or at ridiculous prices.

Auguson Farms is now quoting 1-2 MONTHS for order fulfillment. Prices seem to be normal, but they're obviously not having sales right now.

Nothing causes shortages like the rumor of shortages . . . .
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Re: COVID-19/corona virus mega thread/prepping thread
« Reply #282 on: March 02, 2020, 12:09:56 PM »
Huh? People weren't traveling all over the world in 1990? I was traveling to tropical dive locations during that decade, and all the planes were full.

Yes, but nothing like today.  Flying is cheaper, easier, and more common than 30 years ago.  Now, average income brackets can travel from the US to China non-stop easily.
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« Reply #283 on: March 02, 2020, 12:11:39 PM »
I saw that also.  A week or more ago, it wasn't all their products, but some of them.  Mostly the "one month supply" type packages.  Mountain House was like that also.  Some of the less common cans were still available. 

I have to say that Auguson Farms and a few other suppliers that I use/monitor have earned my respect by not jacking up their prices, when they easily could, just like 90% of the sellers on Amazon. While I need nothing from them now, I will certainly remember them when I need to restock stuff in the future. I have to say that Home Despot has been good about selling at their regular prices. They may be out of stock, but respirators and stuff are all listed at their regular prices.
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Re: COVID-19/corona virus mega thread/prepping thread
« Reply #284 on: March 02, 2020, 12:30:04 PM »
I have to say that Auguson Farms and a few other suppliers that I use/monitor have earned my respect by not jacking up their prices, when they easily could, just like 90% of the sellers on Amazon. While I need nothing from them now, I will certainly remember them when I need to restock stuff in the future. I have to say that Home Despot has been good about selling at their regular prices. They may be out of stock, but respirators and stuff are all listed at their regular prices.
I'm mixed on that.  Holding prices in face of rapidly increasing demand just means that items will be unavailable.  That can be worse than something being expensive.

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Re: COVID-19/corona virus mega thread/prepping thread
« Reply #285 on: March 02, 2020, 01:09:17 PM »
Not from the ME

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The leader of a controversial religious sect at the center of the coronavirus outbreak in South Korea apologized Monday as the city of Seoul has started a murder investigation into the group, saying the church refused to cooperate with efforts to stop the virus.

Coronavirus-linked South Korea sect leader apologizes for virus spread amid murder probe
https://www.foxnews.com/world/coronavirus-south-korea-outbreak-controversial-religious-group
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Re: COVID-19/corona virus mega thread/prepping thread
« Reply #286 on: March 02, 2020, 01:31:37 PM »
Hearing hand-sanitizer is getting hard to find. Can't confirm this myself.

I stopped at the store at lunch for children's tylenol.

I saw no evidence of hoarding except I saw a higher than normal number of shoppers with bottled water. Might have been a statistical anomaly or people prepping, but there were no empty spots on the shelves, for now.
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Re: COVID-19/corona virus mega thread/prepping thread
« Reply #287 on: March 02, 2020, 01:36:18 PM »
Big shopping day for me today as it's my day off.

Stores (Costco, Trader Joes and local grocery) were very busy and stocked well.

If needed I could hunker down here for a month. Maybe not a very balanced diet but a full belly every day.
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Re: COVID-19/corona virus mega thread/prepping thread
« Reply #290 on: March 02, 2020, 02:06:33 PM »
Safe bet none of the dems will get asked this
I'm sure they're start running the story that Trump is endangering people by holding rallies

Reporter in crowded room asks Trump if it’s ‘safe or appropriate’ for him to hold campaign rallies because of the coronavirus
https://twitchy.com/dougp-3137/2020/03/02/reporter-in-crowded-room-asks-trump-if-its-safe-or-appropriate-for-him-to-hold-campaign-rallies-because-of-the-coronavirus/
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Re: COVID-19/corona virus mega thread/prepping thread
« Reply #291 on: March 02, 2020, 02:16:02 PM »
Safe bet none of the dems will get asked this
I'm sure they're start running the story that Trump is endangering people by holding rallies

Reporter in crowded room asks Trump if it’s ‘safe or appropriate’ for him to hold campaign rallies because of the coronavirus
https://twitchy.com/dougp-3137/2020/03/02/reporter-in-crowded-room-asks-trump-if-its-safe-or-appropriate-for-him-to-hold-campaign-rallies-because-of-the-coronavirus/


Of course it's fine for them to hold the rallies. Their sense of smugness at being the woke people, overlaid with their red hot rage, will protect them from everything.
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Re: COVID-19/corona virus mega thread/prepping thread
« Reply #292 on: March 02, 2020, 02:24:22 PM »

Of course it's fine for them to hold the rallies. Their sense of smugness at being the woke people, overlaid with their red hot rage, will protect them from everything.

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Re: COVID-19/corona virus mega thread/prepping thread
« Reply #293 on: March 02, 2020, 03:03:18 PM »
Yes, but nothing like today.  Flying is cheaper, easier, and more common than 30 years ago.  Now, average income brackets can travel from the US to China non-stop easily.

Maybe for pilots flying is easier today. Back in the 1960s, 70s, 80s, and 90s I loved to fly. Now I hate it. And for us plebeians back in the steerage cabin, flying is much less comfortable than 30 years ago, and the entire airport/TSA experience makes flying in general significantly more difficult and unpleasant. Thirty years ago I would fly any time I had the opportunity. I had frequent flyer accounts with four or five airlines. Today I fly only as an absolute last resort.
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Re: COVID-19/corona virus mega thread/prepping thread
« Reply #294 on: March 02, 2020, 04:16:15 PM »
Maybe for pilots flying is easier today. Back in the 1960s, 70s, 80s, and 90s I loved to fly. Now I hate it. And for us plebeians back in the steerage cabin, flying is much less comfortable than 30 years ago, and the entire airport/TSA experience makes flying in general significantly more difficult and unpleasant. Thirty years ago I would fly any time I had the opportunity. I had frequent flyer accounts with four or five airlines. Today I fly only as an absolute last resort.

You're missing the point.

Today's world is better/quicker connected with quicker and cheaper transportation compared to 30 years ago.  I didn't say it was a better experience for passengers.  I can get to every major city in the world in 24 hours or less.  And I can get to every major city fairly cheaply if I plan it right.

Today's quick, easy, convenient, cheap transportation makes containing a virus like Covid-19 nearly impossible.
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Re: COVID-19/corona virus mega thread/prepping thread
« Reply #295 on: March 02, 2020, 05:16:46 PM »
You're missing the point.

Today's world is better/quicker connected with quicker and cheaper transportation compared to 30 years ago.  I didn't say it was a better experience for passengers.  I can get to every major city in the world in 24 hours or less.  And I can get to every major city fairly cheaply if I plan it right.

Today's quick, easy, convenient, cheap transportation makes containing a virus like Covid-19 nearly impossible.

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Re: COVID-19/corona virus mega thread/prepping thread
« Reply #296 on: March 02, 2020, 05:17:34 PM »
Safe bet none of the dems will get asked this
I'm sure they're start running the story that Trump is endangering people by holding rallies

Reporter in crowded room asks Trump if it’s ‘safe or appropriate’ for him to hold campaign rallies because of the coronavirus
https://twitchy.com/dougp-3137/2020/03/02/reporter-in-crowded-room-asks-trump-if-its-safe-or-appropriate-for-him-to-hold-campaign-rallies-because-of-the-coronavirus/

Tomorrow is super tuesday...so...

The Irony will be if Bernie or Bloomberg end up with it.
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« Reply #297 on: March 02, 2020, 05:23:17 PM »
Sure some on the left will be upset about this

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Re: COVID-19/corona virus mega thread/prepping thread
« Reply #298 on: March 02, 2020, 05:55:37 PM »
Panic buying has begun.  Local Costco has been wiped clean of toilet paper.

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« Reply #299 on: March 02, 2020, 06:01:45 PM »
Panic buying has begun.  Local Costco has been wiped clean of toilet paper.

Heading to Costco in a bit. Will check TP supply among other things
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