OT: The Thread About Nothing CCXI: The Thread About Everything Besides Hockey and COVID-19

[JimEIV]

Has anyone taken a flight recently? I am considering it but not sure...

was wondering what the situation was... like protocols, crowds and that sort of stuff. Been looking stuff up online and besides the normal distancing and mask precautions, it doesn't seem like much of anything else is all that different?

 

[Satans Hockey]

Has anyone taken a flight recently? I am considering it but not sure...

was wondering what the situation was... like protocols, crowds and that sort of stuff. Been looking stuff up online and besides the normal distancing and mask precautions, it doesn't seem like much of anything else is all that different?

I have not but I know Delta is the main airline that's continuing to keep open the middle seats and this should help a bit, has a list of what all the airlines are doing protocol wise...

Which US airlines are blocking middle seats?

 

[TheUnseenHand]

Snow storm potential on Wednesday! I'm pretty excited about this. Wasn't really expecting to see any accumulating snow this year.

 

[Davegarri]

Has anyone taken a flight recently? I am considering it but not sure...

was wondering what the situation was... like protocols, crowds and that sort of stuff. Been looking stuff up online and besides the normal distancing and mask precautions, it doesn't seem like much of anything else is all that different?

Flew from Newark to Denver on United in October and didn't notice anything different other than masks.

I personally felt fine flying. People in the airport respected space and it was a million times less crowded.

 

[Billdo]

edited, nevermind

 

[TheUnseenHand]

I just love when someone schedules a 5:30 am meeting...

 

[Billdo]

I just love when someone schedules a 5:30 am meeting...

What the...

 

[TheUnseenHand]

What the...

I've come to accept the late afternoon, 4pm meetings, but 5:30 am is pushing it a bit. It's because we have hourly shift workers as part of this meeting and they need to come in 30 minutes before their shift, so I get that. But it would be nice to schedule a separate salary team member meeting.

That said, if you have a position in manufacturing, whether hourly or salary, you get used to wild schedule fluctuations.

 

[Billdo]

I've come to accept the late afternoon, 4pm meetings, but 5:30 am is pushing it a bit. It's because we have hourly shift workers as part of this meeting and they need to come in 30 minutes before their shift, so I get that. But it would be nice to schedule a separate salary team member meeting.

That said, if you have a position in manufacturing, whether hourly or salary, you get used to wild schedule fluctuations.

I'm spoiled with my scheduling but that's awful. What time do you normally start?

 

[TheUnseenHand]

I'm spoiled with my scheduling but that's awful. What time do you normally start?

I have a lot of flexibility there, but I'm am a morning person and am usually on line by 5:30 am if working remotely and if in the plant I'm generally there by 6 am. I'm not going to be ready for a meeting at 5:30 though. But I've gone to the plant to lead trainings or troubleshoot systems much earlier than 5:30.

I just didn't realize until today that the 530 meeting was tomorrow morning. I love what I do so it makes crazy schedules easier. And inevitably as we grow I will move into a more regimented, corporate role as you would expect of someone in the Supplier Quality field. For now, I do a lot of things outside my title that tie me to the plant and thus, to some extent, the crazy manufacturing schedule.

 

[TheUnseenHand]

Current snow prediction here is 20-24 inches. This is very exciting!

 

[None Shall Pass]

Working for a school is confusing now.

They always email us before snowstorms to get ready for announcements re: the weather. They did that now, with the caveat of "...but I mean, since everybody is working or learning from home....". RIP snowdays.

 

[Nubmer6]

I just love when someone schedules a 5:30 am meeting...

I didn't even know there WAS a 5:30 in the morining.

...I'm am a morning person and am usually on line by 5:30 am if working remotely and if in the plant I'm generally there by 6 am.

I HATE you

Current snow prediction here is 20-24 inches. This is very exciting!

Last I heard forecast was 15 inches. I generally enjoy the first shovel-able snowfall of the season, but this may end up being a bit excessive.

 

[Patrik26]

Current snow prediction here is 20-24 inches. This is very exciting!

Works for me. I went out and bought a snow blower last December after the seasons first snowfall. It never saw the light of day the rest of the winter.

 

[AfroThunder396]

Has anyone taken a flight recently? I am considering it but not sure...

was wondering what the situation was... like protocols, crowds and that sort of stuff. Been looking stuff up online and besides the normal distancing and mask precautions, it doesn't seem like much of anything else is all that different?

I've flown twice during COVID, most recently two weeks ago. Both with Delta and it's actually been the best experience I've had traveling.

-Masks required
-Very low density (like 30-40% capacity)
-Middle seats open (I have had the entire row to myself on every flight)
-Boarding from the back first
-Given an alcohol wipe as you enter the plane
-Water and snacks come in sealed bags

Now the airports vary from state to state so you might want to check how they're doing check ins and TSA, but I felt very comfortable flying on Delta. They were a little bit more expensive than flying Southwest or American (about $20 more). I tested negative after both trips.

That being said, I picked my trip to deliberately avoid both the Thanksgiving and Christmas rushes. I'm not sure what it would be like at the airports trying to fly the week of Christmas or right after.

 

[Nubmer6]

I've flown twice during COVID, most recently two weeks ago. Both with Delta and it's actually been the best experience I've had traveling.

-Masks required
-Very low density (like 30-40% capacity)
-Middle seats open (I have had the entire row to myself on every flight)
-Boarding from the back first
-Given an alcohol wipe as you enter the plane
-Water and snacks come in sealed bags

Now the airports vary from state to state so you might want to check how they're doing check ins and TSA, but I felt very comfortable flying on Delta. They were a little bit more expensive than flying Southwest or American (about $20 more). I tested negative after both trips.

That being said, I picked my trip to deliberately avoid both the Thanksgiving and Christmas rushes. I'm not sure what it would be like at the airports trying to fly the week of Christmas or right after.

I had the same experience. Flew out to Utah a couple times on Delta and it's been pretty great experiences as far as flying goes.

I've liked Delta even before Covid though. Pleasant experiences ever time I've flown them.

 

[JimEIV]

I flew United yesterday out of Newark. The airport was very quiet, I pretty much walk straight through security. I was behind 3 people. The flight was pretty much full. I didn't mind because I had the first seat on the plane.

Welp, It's just about 6:30am and I got fish to chase.

 

[Davegarri]

I had the same experience. Flew out to Utah a couple times on Delta and it's been pretty great experiences as far as flying goes.

I've liked Delta even before Covid though. Pleasant experiences ever time I've flown them.

Delta is awesome, I wish they had more flights out of Newark. United is garbage

 

[TheUnseenHand]

I fly Delta and United quite often. I've had good and bad experiences with both.

 

[Better Call Sal]

Really pumped for the snow coming in, it feels like it's been a while since we've had something solid.

We're in the 12-20'' range over here.

 

[Darkauron]

And I get 0 snow only rain. Sad.

 

[Jack Be Quick]

This isn't snow, just wet sky garbage and wind.



EDIT: whoops

EDIT 2: dirt pebbles from the clouds.

 

[TheUnseenHand]

We have about an inch of snow so far. Hope for a minimum of 19 more

 

[Billdo]

I have been disappointed the last three/four years with the amount of snow we HAVEN'T gotten by me. I want one good one per year and we haven't gotten any. It sucks. The infamous I-95 like really is true.

 

[TheUnseenHand]