OT - NO POLITICS NOT home for the Holidays.................

[CDJ]

How do you reconcile valuing money over lives like this? There is a very obvious solution to this problem where everyone is made whole, but that won't happen just because...

the crazy thing is if they would have spent the money up front we could probably be like Australia right now and everything would be flourishing but they took quite literally the worst possible approach

 

[Ladyfan]

2 more people at work have Covid in my department. Unfortunately I associate with both. Walk to our cars with one and the other I talk to every shift.

Looking to get tested again. Not for me but my parents in their 70s

wonder what the protocol is at work. If I can leave with pay and get tested

At my work if you have had contact with someone who tested positive you have to stay home and quarantine for 14 days

 

[LSCII]

If only the government stepped up to do the same - tax and spend to keep our people afloat.

Exactly. While it's a heartwarming story that a patron did this for the people there, it shouldn't take generosity or kindness from fellow residents to help small businesses survive this struggle.

 

[ODAAT]

CLEVELAND -- Workers at an Ohio restaurant are feeling incredibly grateful for a customer who left a $3,000 tip after ordering a single beer.
"I ran after him and he said no mistake we will see you when you reopen," Nighttown owner Brendan Ring wrote on Facebook.

Ring says his Cleveland restaurant was about to voluntarily close Sunday because of the COVID-19 pandemic when the generous customer came in.
His tab totaled $7.02 for a Stella beer, according to the credit card receipt Ring shared on Facebook.

"As he walked out I looked down at the tip and realized he left a whopping $3,000 tip on a single beer purchase," posted Ring.

The man wished him well and told him to share the tip with the four employees who were working brunch service.

what a tremendous gesture, feels like this is more than the gov`t will support this soon to be unemployed server with

 

[ODAAT]

Exactly. While it's a heartwarming story that a patron did this for the people there, it shouldn't take generosity or kindness from fellow residents to help small businesses survive this struggle.

agreed, tis why I am exceptionally grateful at the reaction from the gov`t here. Now, for all transparency, thankfully Mrs. Odaat has a very nice job that pays well but after the first lockdown here, we went from two to one income and the gov`t helped me out and did so within a few days after applying for Emergency Assistance ,called CERB here

We are heading right into lockout #2 and even before that happens, the restaurant I work at has few hours for me and I was, once again, permitted to apply for economic assistance to help supplement my income from what it would be under normal circumstances to what it is now as our restaurant and the hours available aren`t close to where they were. Our weekends are solid but Tuesday through Thursday is wonky at best

 

[VanIsle]

agreed, tis why I am exceptionally grateful at the reaction from the gov`t here. Now, for all transparency, thankfully Mrs. Odaat has a very nice job that pays well but after the first lockdown here, we went from two to one income and the gov`t helped me out and did so within a few days after applying for Emergency Assistance ,called CERB here

We are heading right into lockout #2 and even before that happens, the restaurant I work at has few hours for me and I was, once again, permitted to apply for economic assistance to help supplement my income from what it would be under normal circumstances to what it is now as our restaurant and the hours available aren`t close to where they were. Our weekends are solid but Tuesday through Thursday is wonky at best

My old lady works at a restaurant here and she said the middle of November is the worst part of the year for her restaurant statistically in the past 5 years, but then things pick up in December, but without Christmas parties, or small ones the pick up might not be what it was.

Good luck out there, pubs and restaurants are suffering, have had a few close up island.

 

[b in vancouver]

Hang in there

Oh No. You are in my thoughts and I hope you all will be OK.

oh man.....thinking of you.

Hope you all get through this smoothly and quickly. Hang in there and let us know if you need anything!

I hope everybody feels better shortly. Best of luck with everything, pulling for ya

Thanks.
I'm sure we'll be fine but it pisses me off. Vancouver has been one of few bright spots but suddenly had a surge this past week. My daughter is the major reason why we have taken this virus as seriously as we have this year, always on me, my wife and her sister to mask-up, distance, take precautions, not see people, etc. which she instilled in us ... so for her to get it and be symptomatic is just another example among millions of how insidious this virus is.

 

[bb74]

Damnit. My 14 year-old daughter whom has always taken it incredibly seriously and takes all the right precautions just tested positive today. She started feeling dizzy yesterday morning, complained that she couldn't go to her soccer game (she never misses) and now looks like a pale rendition of herself.
My wife will get her results tomorrow but with how she's been feeling today - she'll be positive also. Can already hear her breathing from too far away.

My 11 year-old and I are fine at the moment but odds are we'll get it also - we live in a small house were self-isolation isn't a possibility and will be quarantining. Neither me nor the little one have been tested yet.

Fingers crossed. Considering we live in one of the places that has dealt with it well and that we've taken it seriously - ugh.

Fingers crossed for you. Stay safe, rest up, and quarantine. Take care.

 

[Troublesome 85]

Maybe I’m just a pothead. But talking to the GM, a manager and a coworker I am confused about what I can do.

If I am understanding right. I can leave today with pay. I can get tested. While I wait for the results I have to use PTO. If I come back positive I get my pto back and get 2 weeks off leave. If I am negative they take my PTO. Which is bullshit if u ask me. Thought I was “essential”. That lasted long lmao

 

[Troublesome 85]

Was told to talk to payroll. Was told since I am an essential worker my CDC rules are different. Since I already passed pre work screening if u left I would have to use my PTO, vacation or leave unpaid. Look like I’m staying plus I’m close to a raise as well. I’ll get a test on my way home or something cuz I heard Walgreens does em.

 

[DarrenBanks56]

Maybe I’m just a pothead. But talking to the GM, a manager and a coworker I am confused about what I can do.

If I am understanding right. I can leave today with pay. I can get tested. While I wait for the results I have to use PTO. If I come back positive I get my pto back and get 2 weeks off leave. If I am negative they take my PTO. Which is bullshit if u ask me. Thought I was “essential”. That lasted long lmao

i still dont k ow how it is st my work. all i know is im down to only 45 hours of paid leave i can use with all the days off i have had to takedue to the schools being vlosed since March. ive used the 3 weeks covid time all my sick dsys. my 4 personsl days. now im down to 45 hours va ation u til jan 1.
tgats why i wont get tested because if i pop a positive test im afraid they will force me to take dsys off without pay.

 

[LouJersey]

Damnit. My 14 year-old daughter whom has always taken it incredibly seriously and takes all the right precautions just tested positive today. She started feeling dizzy yesterday morning, complained that she couldn't go to her soccer game (she never misses) and now looks like a pale rendition of herself.
My wife will get her results tomorrow but with how she's been feeling today - she'll be positive also. Can already hear her breathing from too far away.

My 11 year-old and I are fine at the moment but odds are we'll get it also - we live in a small house were self-isolation isn't a possibility and will be quarantining. Neither me nor the little one have been tested yet.

Fingers crossed. Considering we live in one of the places that has dealt with it well and that we've taken it seriously - ugh.

Damn, I'm sorry.... I hope it all turns out well.

 

[HockeyMomx2]

Damnit. My 14 year-old daughter whom has always taken it incredibly seriously and takes all the right precautions just tested positive today. She started feeling dizzy yesterday morning, complained that she couldn't go to her soccer game (she never misses) and now looks like a pale rendition of herself.
My wife will get her results tomorrow but with how she's been feeling today - she'll be positive also. Can already hear her breathing from too far away.

My 11 year-old and I are fine at the moment but odds are we'll get it also - we live in a small house were self-isolation isn't a possibility and will be quarantining. Neither me nor the little one have been tested yet.

Fingers crossed. Considering we live in one of the places that has dealt with it well and that we've taken it seriously - ugh.

Sorry to hear, hope everyone recovers easily and has just mild cases.

 

[Seidenbergy]

i still dont k ow how it is st my work. all i know is im down to only 45 hours of paid leave i can use with all the days off i have had to takedue to the schools being vlosed since March. ive used the 3 weeks covid time all my sick dsys. my 4 personsl days. now im down to 45 hours va ation u til jan 1.
tgats why i wont get tested because if i pop a positive test im afraid they will force me to take dsys off without pay.

I'll sell you some of my time. I haven't taken a day off since last year.

 

[LouJersey]

I'll sell you some of my time. I haven't taken a day off since last year.

I'm giving back over 6k worth of vacation time this year.

 

[CDJ]

Bills' Tommy Sweeney Done For The Year Due To COVD-19 Complications

Only the compromised and elderly!

 

[sooshii]

Thanks.
I'm sure we'll be fine but it pisses me off. Vancouver has been one of few bright spots but suddenly had a surge this past week. My daughter is the major reason why we have taken this virus as seriously as we have this year, always on me, my wife and her sister to mask-up, distance, take precautions, not see people, etc. which she instilled in us ... so for her to get it and be symptomatic is just another example among millions of how insidious this virus is.

Hoping for a quick recovery. Take care, b!

 

[Gee Wally]

For those in Central Mass.....they are reconfiguring the DCU center this week into a field hospital.
Drilling thru the outer walls for exterior liquid oxygen tanks being installed on the sidewalks and piped into the building. UMass Memorial not quite at capacity yet but trending to that point.
Goal is to have DCU fully operational by Dec 8th.
Flying in military nurses.

Field hospital at DCU Center in Worcester looking to hire doctors, nurses

Gonna be a helluva winter.

I was in there yesterday. Losing vision in my left eye due to cataract. But they wont operate until at least May or June depending on covid rates.

 

[LSCII]

For those in Central Mass.....they are reconfiguring the DCU center this week into a field hospital.
Drilling thru the outer walls for exterior liquid oxygen tanks being installed on the sidewalks and piped into the building. UMass Memorial not quite at capacity yet but trending to that point.
Goal is to have DCU fully operational by Dec 8th.
Flying in military nurses.

Field hospital at DCU Center in Worcester looking to hire doctors, nurses

Gonna be a helluva winter.

I was in there yesterday. Losing vision in my left eye due to cataract. But they wont operate until at least May or June depending on covid rates.

Yep, it's going to be a while before they start doing things like that. We go to Mass General for my daughter's neurological care, and the team we have for her coverage were shifted to virtual and told by the hospital to not expect to come back until middle of next year at the earliest. They said to them even if they wanted to come in, there's no space for them to use, so don't bother. It's great because it saves us an hour drive without traffic each way. On the days they had us in for the early appointment, we'd have to be leaving the house by 5:30 AM just to get there in time.

 

[Troublesome 85]

Decided to leave 2 1/2 hours early using PTO to go get tested

 

[roflstomper]

My 95 year old great aunt had cataract surgery about a month and a half ago. I think she only had waited like 4 months but maybe they bumped her up because she insisted to the doctor she was going to continue to keep driving around whether they did it or not.

All this waiting for surgeries, it's like living in Canada.

 

[CharaBadSenyshynGawd]

My 95 year old great aunt had cataract surgery about a month and a half ago. I think she only had waited like 4 months but maybe they bumped her up because she insisted to the doctor she was going to continue to keep driving around whether they did it or not.

All this waiting for surgeries, it's like living in Canada.

myy great grandfather lived until he was, I wanna say, 104 years old and drove until the day he died. I swear he drove himself to his own funeral. Guy must have been involved in 50 hit and runs his last few years and didn’t even know it.

 

[LSCII]

My 95 year old great aunt had cataract surgery about a month and a half ago. I think she only had waited like 4 months but maybe they bumped her up because she insisted to the doctor she was going to continue to keep driving around whether they did it or not.

All this waiting for surgeries, it's like living in Canada.

You clearly don't have to deal with a complex medical condition and treatment down here then, because you end up waiting quite a bit, but you still get a bill afterwards.

 

[Terrier]

D.B. Cooper did his thing 49 years ago tonight.


D.B. Cooper doc on HBO showcases 4 suspects, expertly captures 1970s mood, obsession with famous case


D.B. Cooper – questersite

 

[CDJ]

D.B. Cooper did his thing 49 years ago tonight.


D.B. Cooper doc on HBO showcases 4 suspects, expertly captures 1970s mood, obsession with famous case


D.B. Cooper – questersite

Idk if anybody else watches this series but it’s hilarious and compelling. I think the DB Cooper one is the one that got me started on watching. Strong recommend for those with 20 min to kill