Ellener Posted April 27, 2020 Share Posted April 27, 2020 Our Governor announced today that we start going back to work Friday, places which are allowed to open like restaurants, libraries, cinemas and churches are to retain social distancing and be just 25% occupancy until mid-May when they will go to 50 %. Anything like hands on exhibits is to remain closed. Hair salons, gyms to stay closed for now. Drs and dentists etc are reopening but hospitals must retain 15% of their beds in case of another wave of pandemic cases. Nursing homes are to draw up special procedures- not sure what that means. There's a whole book of recommendations and instructions online apparently. Going to look at it later. What's the first thing you will do when you can again? Link to post Share on other sites
FMW Posted April 27, 2020 Share Posted April 27, 2020 My passion, and how I spent much of my free time pre-pandemic, is live music in small (less than 100 person) venues. I'm afraid that's going to be one of the last things to open up. But I will be all over it when it's available again. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites
preraph Posted April 27, 2020 Share Posted April 27, 2020 I think they ought to dedicate certain hospitals to non-Covid cases and not let staff run between them. Though I can see how hard to get staff it would be, but right now, they're ALL at risk. If they want to minimize risk to staff, then confine it to certain hospitals only and let the rest of the world get their other stuff done at the others. Link to post Share on other sites
BaileyB Posted April 27, 2020 Share Posted April 27, 2020 I’m planning to lay low and not change much of anything until we see how much of an increase there is in cases... There are two things I’m dreaming about - going swimming at my brothers and taking my nieces and nephews to the park. And going to my favourite patio for a beer and an appetizer. One will happen before the other, no doubt. The one thing that makes me sad, not being able to take my little nieces and nephews to a nearby amusement park for children. We’ve gone every year for 10 years, I have photos of them from each year - literally growing up in that park. The three year old would be the perfect age to go this year... It makes me sad, the fun summer memories that we will miss this year... 3 Link to post Share on other sites
Minneloa Posted April 27, 2020 Share Posted April 27, 2020 I can’t imagine eating in a restaurant anytime soon, but I would love an iced coffee to go. 😎 Link to post Share on other sites
BC1980 Posted April 27, 2020 Share Posted April 27, 2020 27 minutes ago, preraph said: I think they ought to dedicate certain hospitals to non-Covid cases and not let staff run between them. Though I can see how hard to get staff it would be, but right now, they're ALL at risk. If they want to minimize risk to staff, then confine it to certain hospitals only and let the rest of the world get their other stuff done at the others. Our hospital confines COVID patients to one floor and one ICU, but staff can go back and forth. I don't agree with that. I think there should be dedicated staff. But like you said, no one wants to do it. It's hard enough to find staff to do bedside nursing on non-COVID patients. Of course, that's also why the pay is good. There's a chronic shortage of bedside nurses. 2 Link to post Share on other sites
gaius Posted April 27, 2020 Share Posted April 27, 2020 I don't think we'll do much of anything in May whether things open or not. The anniversary of our first date is June 2nd and I miss romancing my wife outside the house so I'd like to do something for that. But we'll see how things are progressing at that point. My local Chinese take out place has been closed for almost a month now. If they end up staying in business and reopening I'll be swinging by there every Friday night for a while. 3 Link to post Share on other sites
Kitty Tantrum Posted April 28, 2020 Share Posted April 28, 2020 Camping and fishing. It's pretty absurd that we haven't been able to do either - for us, at least, it's basically the ultimate isolationist activity. I understand closing crowded campgrounds, but banning dispersed camping in far-out areas is silly. 3 Link to post Share on other sites
Emilie Jolie Posted April 28, 2020 Share Posted April 28, 2020 1 Go for a walk TWICE a day 2 Go to the shops specifically to buy something completely UNESSENTIAL because I can, and drag the SO with me for good measure 3 Go out for a drink with at least 3 friends at a time 1 Link to post Share on other sites
major_merrick Posted April 28, 2020 Share Posted April 28, 2020 As long as there's a possibility of the virus, I'm staying home. At least until my baby is born, which will be another 2 months. I've been home for a VERY long time now, and while I sometimes go for a drive I don't really get to go anywhere. In my county, things are basically normal for residents. Restaurants and bars will begin serving again this Friday. But the roadblocks will continue. Our sheriff has said outsiders will continue to be banned from our county until June 1. So far my county has 0 cases. Once my baby is born, I'm going to visit my sister who is in the state women's prison several hours away. I never intended to leave her alone for so long, but I haven't had a choice. And on a more mundane note, I think I'm going to drive to town and buy all the cheesecake I can carry. And dive face-first into a pitcher of cheap wine. At least until I come to my senses. I miss buying junk food whenever I feel like it, but the virus isn't really the thing that has limited that behavior.... 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Author Ellener Posted April 28, 2020 Author Share Posted April 28, 2020 5 hours ago, preraph said: I think they ought to dedicate certain hospitals to non-Covid cases and not let staff run between them. Though I can see how hard to get staff it would be, but right now, they're ALL at risk. If they want to minimize risk to staff, then confine it to certain hospitals only and let the rest of the world get their other stuff done at the others. Hopefully one day we'll have a health service especially after all this. 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Author Ellener Posted April 28, 2020 Author Share Posted April 28, 2020 2 hours ago, Emilie Jolie said: Go for a walk TWICE a day I do that anyway...it will be nice to do so without being criticised for it! Both 'roommates' I have had don't like it, think it's weird/dangerous/suspicious! 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Eternal Sunshine Posted April 28, 2020 Share Posted April 28, 2020 My passion is travel. Not much chance of that anymore 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites
contel3 Posted April 28, 2020 Share Posted April 28, 2020 First thing I will do when things open up is go to the park with a close friend and her dog 😃 give both of them a hug, talk and have a glass of wine 😊 2 Link to post Share on other sites
lana-banana Posted April 28, 2020 Share Posted April 28, 2020 Go to the bar where we got engaged and married -- then the next day head to our favorite pub. Honestly, to just sit down and have someone hand me a menu, I'll probably cry. My friends who are bartenders and servers say they'll probably cry too. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
SolG Posted April 28, 2020 Share Posted April 28, 2020 Where I live they're relaxing travel restrictions this coming weekend. I'm planning to road trip sometime soon to see my daughter and her fiance who are about 500km away from me. They, as have I, have been practicing strict distancing and isolation where applicable all this time. It's been way too long since I've hugged my babygirl. And the grand-puppy. And, yeah okay the soon to be SIL. Although we've been video calling every second day or so, makes me a bit teary thinking of actually seeing and touching them in the flesh. Last I was there was for wedding dress shopping in February. Seems so frivoulous, yet so poignant now. I can almost hear it... my chat with the grand kids some time in the distant future... "Yep, right before the COVIDs of 2020 I helped your Mum pick her wedding dress...." 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Art_Critic Posted April 28, 2020 Share Posted April 28, 2020 (edited) My state has already opened up somewhat, the restaurants opened up yesterday, Chili's and Carraba's have opened their dining rooms and many others have too, according to the CDC and Governors guidelines of course but no way in the world would I go near a dining room yet. A BBQ joint would be on first places to visit once it really is gone... I never stopped working, my company is an essential business but work has slowed wayyyy down so it would actually be nice to do nothing or go nowhere for a while.. the stress of all this is taking it's toll.. taking temps of employees.. wearing masks and the just general anxiety of it all... Edited April 28, 2020 by Art_Critic Link to post Share on other sites
basil67 Posted April 28, 2020 Share Posted April 28, 2020 Here in Australia, it will be long way before we do any substantial opening up, but I just want to go for a swim. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
amaysngrace Posted April 28, 2020 Share Posted April 28, 2020 I want a big long kiss. He took my number the day I got let go at my job back in March and we talk and text every day. Sometimes he stops by, he said he’ll stop by this afternoon on his way home which means we get to be face-to-face for a couple hours again, that’s usually how long he stays and it’s been complete torture to be so close to him and not be able to be close to him. On a high note, at least we didn’t rush into anything. 4 Link to post Share on other sites
the tank Posted April 28, 2020 Share Posted April 28, 2020 I missed my social life. Being single during the lockdown was a good introspection about myself and what I want for my next partner. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Ollie180 Posted April 28, 2020 Share Posted April 28, 2020 Can’t wait to: 1) Go our for dinner 2) Scratch my face (as and when I want) 3) See my friends (not pixelated through a screen)! Fed up of being on my jack all the time! 4) Surf 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Emilie Jolie Posted April 28, 2020 Share Posted April 28, 2020 15 minutes ago, Ollie180 said: 4) Surf Never tried but that's on the bucket list for when things get better. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
schlumpy Posted April 28, 2020 Share Posted April 28, 2020 I'll be hitting the bicycle trail and start my agonizing climb to whatever fitness level I can attain for this year. Other than that I will stay cloistered and avoid socializing for at least the next six weeks. I cannot afford to bring anything home with me. If my wife gets sick my life becomes very burdensome. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
FMW Posted April 28, 2020 Share Posted April 28, 2020 24 minutes ago, schlumpy said: for at least the next six weeks I'm just hoping and praying that six weeks will make a difference in where everything stands. My State is starting to open up next week, but my City is staying in lock down until further notice. And for now, I'm good with that. I just hope things start improving soon, both for less physical health risk for everyone, and for mental health purposes. Link to post Share on other sites
Ollie180 Posted April 28, 2020 Share Posted April 28, 2020 53 minutes ago, Emilie Jolie said: Never tried but that's on the bucket list for when things get better. Defo do it! There’s no freedom like it! 🙌🏼 I’m lucky I can still paddleboard on the river I live on during lockdown.. but going down to the beach to surf would be taking the Mick a bit so have to wait till after this ends! 1 Link to post Share on other sites
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