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I personally can't wait to get back to work.
Said the guy that's already been off work except for snow for five months.
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Hate the employer, not the employee. Pretty sure most employees would rather be at home making sure their loved ones are safe rather than getting yelled at by the Karens and Chads of the world over not being able to buy TP and Purell.
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Teachers were permitted in the building today just long enough to grab what we needed. I didn't set my alarm, so I ended up rolling up about 9, which is two hours later than I normally get in. I've never seen the parking lot that empty. There's usually someone there for sports practice or the weights room or something. It was kind of eerie and reminded me of a text post I'd seen about liminal spaces.
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You know people are getting desperate when the paper aisle is cleaned out as well.
"G+~~##n it, Billy Joe! Where'd all the graph paper go! It'll be a cold day in hell afore I wipe my ass with college ruled!!"
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I'm the only one of my household capable of affording the time off to quarantine. Thankfully Cyz's job has moved to teleconferencing, but that does mean she can't test and work with the kids. Hopefully they are flexible enough to still give her adequate hours. My brother should be fine, since he's the only man on his shift at the water treatment plant, but our housemate is overnight cook staff at a hospital. He's straight SoL.
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My mother-in-law reminded us today that, if WW gets laid off because the Census gets shut down, and we can't pay our rent, we can put all our things in storage and move in with her now.
Cue another panic attack and a fit of uncontrollable sobbing, because she's being incredibly kind and generous, but I don't want to give up my home and I'm scared.
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Too bad they since deleted it, might actually get some people's attention.
...probably not, but a man can dream.
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What is wrong with this picture?
(1) Our governor has declared a state of emergency and asked people over 65 to shelter in place.
(2) Pretty much ALL the advice worldwide is for people over 70 to stop traveling, especially in airlines.
(3) In a letter to the newspaper today, a 70-something writer asked, "Since so many DMV offices are closed, will the state offer exemptions for RealID requirements?"
Er... considering RealID is only required for travel by plane at the moment... WHAT ARE YOU THINKING!?!?!?!
isn't that merging with the drivers license?
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My mother-in-law reminded us today that, if WW gets laid off because the Census gets shut down, and we can't pay our rent, we can put all our things in storage and move in with her now.
Cue another panic attack and a fit of uncontrollable sobbing, because she's being incredibly kind and generous, but I don't want to give up my home and I'm scared.
I really hope things work out for you guys. =/
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I have found the best/worst thing.
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So my doctor's office just sent a really nice note: "We're practicing safe hygiene and conducting business as usual, but if you're feeling ill or have been to a recently-impacted country, please cancel your appointment. We are waiving all cancellation fees, even last-minute ones, for the duration."
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You know people are getting desperate when the paper aisle is cleaned out as well.
"G&@$~~n it, Billy Joe! Where'd all the graph paper go! It'll be a cold day in hell afore I wipe my ass with college ruled!!"
are we SAVAGES?!?
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I have found the best/worst thing.
Cannot...favorite...enough...
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isn't that merging with the drivers license?What is wrong with this picture?
(1) Our governor has declared a state of emergency and asked people over 65 to shelter in place.
(2) Pretty much ALL the advice worldwide is for people over 70 to stop traveling, especially in airlines.
(3) In a letter to the newspaper today, a 70-something writer asked, "Since so many DMV offices are closed, will the state offer exemptions for RealID requirements?"
Er... considering RealID is only required for travel by plane at the moment... WHAT ARE YOU THINKING!?!?!?!
Yes, but this is California, so you have to stand in line for 3-4 hours and bring a ludicrous amount of paperwork with you... or make an appointment 3-4 months in advance...
...only to stand in line for 3-4 hours.Is NobodysHome bitter that a passport is not considered adequate identification for RealID, even though you can use your passport in lieu of RealID everywhere?
Yes, yes he is...
EDIT: I think the list was birth certificate, Social Security card, government-issued photo ID, and bank or utility statement proving residence in California.
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are we SAVAGES?!?You know people are getting desperate when the paper aisle is cleaned out as well.
"G&@$~~n it, Billy Joe! Where'd all the graph paper go! It'll be a cold day in hell afore I wipe my ass with college ruled!!"
...yeah, basically, in some respects l[DATA EXPUNGED] [DATA EXPUNGED] [REDACTED] [I THINK AN SCP ATE THIS ONE] [REDACTED] [FILE MISSING] [DATA EXPUNGED]
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Intention: look up turn-of-the-century fashions for descriptions for characters in writing project
Actuality: fall down rabbit hole of Chicago banning hatpins because women used them for self-defense
Suffice to say, my assassin just got herself another weapon and a pimpin' chapeau.
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I have found the best/worst thing.
Definitely, but it also meant that I opened Tumblr at work. Good job nobody else was about...
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So my doctor's office just sent a really nice note: "We're practicing safe hygiene and conducting business as usual, but if you're feeling ill or have been to a recently-impacted country, please cancel your appointment. We are waiving all cancellation fees, even last-minute ones, for the duration."
...wait.... what?
EDIT:
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Mandatory work from home here. Gym hours modified and classes capped. Working on trying to get roll20 working to replace in face gaming. Hopefully short term thing so we can get back to it and not need more robust fantasy grounds.
I expect we are looking at a december/january baby.
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Supposedly my job has been re-classified as 'essential' when I wasn't looking...
...I order for and stock shelves on a good day at work.
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And we appreciate the job you do!
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So my doctor's office just sent a really nice note: "We're practicing safe hygiene and conducting business as usual, but if you're feeling ill or have been to a recently-impacted country, please cancel your appointment. We are waiving all cancellation fees, even last-minute ones, for the duration."
...wait.... what?
EDIT:
Silly Wei Ji!
The doctor's office is for check-ups.
If you're sick, you go to the ER!
Because this is 'Merikuh!
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So my doctor's office just sent a really nice note: "We're practicing safe hygiene and conducting business as usual, but if you're feeling ill or have been to a recently-impacted country, please cancel your appointment. We are waiving all cancellation fees, even last-minute ones, for the duration."
...wait.... what?
EDIT:
Silly Wei Ji!
The doctor's office is for check-ups.
If you're sick, you go to the ER!
Because this is 'Merikuh!
The check-up that they charge you an office co-pay for (if insurance is good enough) or out of pocket entirely?
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So my doctor's office just sent a really nice note: "We're practicing safe hygiene and conducting business as usual, but if you're feeling ill or have been to a recently-impacted country, please cancel your appointment. We are waiving all cancellation fees, even last-minute ones, for the duration."
...wait.... what?
EDIT:
Silly Wei Ji!
The doctor's office is for check-ups.
If you're sick, you go to the ER!
Because this is 'Merikuh!
The check-up that they charge you an office co-pay for (if insurance is good enough) or out of pocket entirely?
Yes.
Is 'check-up' code for 'annual shakedown'?
Yes.
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How DARE some rando school in NORWAY declare THE US OF A to be an UNDERDEVELOPED...whatever that means...country!
So my doctor's office just sent a really nice note: "We're practicing safe hygiene and conducting business as usual, but if you're feeling ill or have been to a recently-impacted country, please cancel your appointment. We are waiving all cancellation fees, even last-minute ones, for the duration."
...wait.... what?
EDIT:
Silly Wei Ji!
The doctor's office is for check-ups.
If you're sick, you go to the ER!
Because this is 'Merikuh!
The check-up that they charge you an office co-pay for (if insurance is good enough) or out of pocket entirely?
Yes.
Is 'check-up' code for 'annual shakedown'?Yes.
Oh. Right. Carry on. My mistake.
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Sadly that's probably exactly 100% how most people I know offline would react to learning that. And completely without irony or sarcasm.
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Intention: look up turn-of-the-century fashions for descriptions for characters in writing project
Actuality: fall down rabbit hole of Chicago banning hatpins because women used them for self-defense
Suffice to say, my assassin just got herself another weapon and a pimpin' chapeau.
Back during prohibition, the grandmother of one of my best friends from college killed her husband with one. He was a mean drunk.
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I have found the best/worst thing.Definitely, but it also meant that I opened Tumblr at work. Good job nobody else was about...
That's even better then Kim Kierkegaardashian on Twitter.
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On the plus side, the local version of Dennis the Menace hasn't been by in days!
So peaceful!
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Back during prohibition, the grandmother of one of my best friends from college killed her husband with one. He was a mean drunk.Intention: look up turn-of-the-century fashions for descriptions for characters in writing project
Actuality: fall down rabbit hole of Chicago banning hatpins because women used them for self-defense
Suffice to say, my assassin just got herself another weapon and a pimpin' chapeau.
Foot long steel spike? That's 1d4 damage. Probably 20/x3 on the crit due to depth of penetration. I'd even entertain an argument for x4.
Granted, someone will come along and argue it's an improvised weapon, call it 1d3 and 20/x2, but I'd say a hat pin is a special kind of improvised weapon that is an exception to the normal rules. Like an ice pick.
I have no idea what the PF2 rules would do with it.
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I have found the best/worst thing.Definitely, but it also meant that I opened Tumblr at work. Good job nobody else was about...
I'm utterly shocked it even OPENED at my work. They blocked every other freakin' thing (including d20pfsrd), but somehow missed tumblr?
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It just so happens I have the Pathfinder 2 GMG so I can come up with something for that.
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Interesting Random Observation of the Day:
Impus Major's classes are being conducted using Zoom, so I thought I'd host a session on my corporate Zoom account just to make sure his computer was set up correctly.
Instead of the usual 10-15 second wait, it was almost a full minute before my Zoom conference came up.
Something tells me I should be investing in Zoom right about now...
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Interesting Random Observation of the Day:
Impus Major's classes are being conducted using Zoom, so I thought I'd host a session on my corporate Zoom account just to make sure his computer was set up correctly.
Instead of the usual 10-15 second wait, it was almost a full minute before my Zoom conference came up.
Something tells me I should be investing in Zoom right about now...
Without divulging corporate secrets, let's just say that if your middle-large and up company didn't have all of the physical equipment needed to send a few hundred people home on very little notice, plus any and all software licensing necessary, you're not getting it.
It's just as bad as Purell and toilet paper.
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Interesting Random Observation of the Day:
Impus Major's classes are being conducted using Zoom, so I thought I'd host a session on my corporate Zoom account just to make sure his computer was set up correctly.
Instead of the usual 10-15 second wait, it was almost a full minute before my Zoom conference came up.
Something tells me I should be investing in Zoom right about now...
Without divulging corporate secrets, let's just say that if your middle-large and up company didn't have all of the physical equipment needed to send a few hundred people home on very little notice, plus any and all software licensing necessary, you're not getting it.
It's just as bad as Purell and toilet paper.
And notebook paper!
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(3) My father-in-law asked me to order some rubbing alcohol from Amazon for him, since it wasn't available in any of his local stores. I learned that even Amazon is sold out of stuff like hand sanitizer and rubbing alcohol. I mean seriously, WTF, people?
I know I said it before, but shouldn't you already have a supply of cleaning stuff in your house?!?!?
Soap is good enough for most everyday applications. There is little reasonable need for keeping hand sanitizer at home unless one has some weird hobby that calls for its use or special needs (some kind of serious allergies maybe? immunity-related illness?).
There isn't that much need for sanitizer now either, except for cleaning things that would not respond well to warm water and soap - things that in normal conditions usually can be just wiped but that might not remove virus now.
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Interesting Random Observation of the Day:
Impus Major's classes are being conducted using Zoom, so I thought I'd host a session on my corporate Zoom account just to make sure his computer was set up correctly.
Instead of the usual 10-15 second wait, it was almost a full minute before my Zoom conference came up.
Something tells me I should be investing in Zoom right about now...
Without divulging corporate secrets, let's just say that if your middle-large and up company didn't have all of the physical equipment needed to send a few hundred people home on very little notice, plus any and all software licensing necessary, you're not getting it.
It's just as bad as Purell and toilet paper.
I'd love to say that my company had great foresight, but honestly, cheap laptops are easier for them to manage as they rearrange peons, so we've all got Lenovo Thinkpads of the lowest order, they license all the software on the laptop, so the *only* significant issue for IT is the overwhelming demand for VPN connections.
Otherwise, everything we were doing was pretty much tailored to a, "We want to be able to make our employees work wherever they happen to be," mentality.
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It is mostly the convenience. When you walk into a building, you can squirt a few dollops onto hands and hope that whatever was on door handles did not stick to you long enough to matter. Or say you leave a heavily traveled break room and don't have a bathroom on way back to your office/cube/desk, you sit down and squirt a few dollops.
Americans are all about convenience. 20 seconds is a long time to wash your hands for most people. Sanitizer is a 5 second fix.
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isn't that merging with the drivers license?What is wrong with this picture?
(1) Our governor has declared a state of emergency and asked people over 65 to shelter in place.
(2) Pretty much ALL the advice worldwide is for people over 70 to stop traveling, especially in airlines.
(3) In a letter to the newspaper today, a 70-something writer asked, "Since so many DMV offices are closed, will the state offer exemptions for RealID requirements?"
Er... considering RealID is only required for travel by plane at the moment... WHAT ARE YOU THINKING!?!?!?!
Yes, but this is California, so you have to stand in line for 3-4 hours and bring a ludicrous amount of paperwork with you... or make an appointment 3-4 months in advance...
...only to stand in line for 3-4 hours.Is NobodysHome bitter that a passport is not considered adequate identification for RealID, even though you can use your passport in lieu of RealID everywhere?
Yes, yes he is...EDIT: I think the list was birth certificate, Social Security card, government-issued photo ID, and bank or utility statement proving residence in California.
Wait... So if you don't have a bank account and you are not paying any utility bills (because you live in someone's else place so the bills are in their name, even if you hand part of the money), you can't get that RealID thing?
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It is mostly the convenience. When you walk into a building, you can squirt a few dollops onto hands and hope that whatever was on door handles did not stick to you long enough to matter. Or say you leave a heavily traveled break room and don't have a bathroom on way back to your office/cube/desk, you sit down and squirt a few dollops.
Americans are all about convenience. 20 seconds is a long time to wash your hands for most people. Sanitizer is a 5 second fix.
Meanwhile I avoid the hell out of it unless absolutely necessary because I despise the smell. Regular old soap and water is perfectly fine for me, extra 30-60 seconds or not, better than having that scent lingering around me for any amount of time.
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Wait... So if you don't have a bank account and you are not paying any utility bills (because you live in someone's else place so the bills are in their name, even if you hand part of the money), you can't get that RealID thing?isn't that merging with the drivers license?What is wrong with this picture?
(1) Our governor has declared a state of emergency and asked people over 65 to shelter in place.
(2) Pretty much ALL the advice worldwide is for people over 70 to stop traveling, especially in airlines.
(3) In a letter to the newspaper today, a 70-something writer asked, "Since so many DMV offices are closed, will the state offer exemptions for RealID requirements?"
Er... considering RealID is only required for travel by plane at the moment... WHAT ARE YOU THINKING!?!?!?!
Yes, but this is California, so you have to stand in line for 3-4 hours and bring a ludicrous amount of paperwork with you... or make an appointment 3-4 months in advance...
...only to stand in line for 3-4 hours.Is NobodysHome bitter that a passport is not considered adequate identification for RealID, even though you can use your passport in lieu of RealID everywhere?
Yes, yes he is...EDIT: I think the list was birth certificate, Social Security card, government-issued photo ID, and bank or utility statement proving residence in California.
More or less. Almost all forms of id work that way in the US, they don't accept most general mail, it has to be from some official source like your job or bank or the government or etc.
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I'd love to say that my company had great foresight, but honestly, cheap laptops are easier for them to manage as they rearrange peons, so we've all got Lenovo Thinkpads of the lowest order, they license all the software on the laptop, so the *only* significant issue for IT is the overwhelming demand for VPN connections.Otherwise, everything we were doing was pretty much tailored to a, "We want to be able to make our employees work wherever they happen to be," mentality.
Our company believed that only management and up needed that kind of freedom. And IT. The rank and file...well...we can't trust them to work without supervision. Of course, the managers are going to be working remotely, but...what inconsistency?
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More or less. Almost all forms of id work that way in the US, they don't accept most general mail, it has to be from some official source like your job or bank or the government or etc.Wait... So if you don't have a bank account and you are not paying any utility bills (because you live in someone's else place so the bills are in their name, even if you hand part of the money), you can't get that RealID thing?isn't that merging with the drivers license?What is wrong with this picture?
(1) Our governor has declared a state of emergency and asked people over 65 to shelter in place.
(2) Pretty much ALL the advice worldwide is for people over 70 to stop traveling, especially in airlines.
(3) In a letter to the newspaper today, a 70-something writer asked, "Since so many DMV offices are closed, will the state offer exemptions for RealID requirements?"
Er... considering RealID is only required for travel by plane at the moment... WHAT ARE YOU THINKING!?!?!?!
Yes, but this is California, so you have to stand in line for 3-4 hours and bring a ludicrous amount of paperwork with you... or make an appointment 3-4 months in advance...
...only to stand in line for 3-4 hours.Is NobodysHome bitter that a passport is not considered adequate identification for RealID, even though you can use your passport in lieu of RealID everywhere?
Yes, yes he is...EDIT: I think the list was birth certificate, Social Security card, government-issued photo ID, and bank or utility statement proving residence in California.
And in this case it really is a Catch 22. You need all that kind of stuff just to get a passport, but the passport by itself somehow isn't good enough to get your driver's license upgraded, which is one of the government issued IDs you could have used to get the passport in the first place.
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They now say we shouldn't gather in groups of ten or more.
I guess that means I only need to lure 6 more people into my house to be a rebel.
"So, you're sure you have toilet paper in your garage?" "Oh yes, a whole stack of it!" "Wait a minute, I don't see any toilet..." *Whack!* "Good news, kids! We only need five more!".
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** spoiler omitted **...Well, would you look at that? It's Day 1000.
And it's pretty scary. Almost 3 years into my sobriety, I still crave alcohol multiple times a week. It's true what they say: Once your body is hardwired to think it needs it, there's nothing you can do but abstain.
This whole idea of, "Moderation is better than cold turkey," is gaining ground in the scientific community, but as someone for whom moderation has never been easy, I just don't see myself starting drinking again any time in the near future.
Once I'm retired (so not working) and not raising the kids, maybe I'll give it a chance.
But I lost 10 years of my life to the stuff, and I just have no temptation to go back down that rabbit hole.
*all the internet hugs*
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So the netherlands is in partial lockdown. But since I work in IT, we're essentials... so I got to go to work in a nearly empty train.
And so far i've gained 2kg from stress eating. (I'm VERY good at eating)
I'm not concerned about myself. I have no respiratory issues. I'm just scared of those I love dying.
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Well, I went for a very pleasant walk over lunch (managed to get lost and everything), and, oh my goodness, everyone was behaving admirably! There were dads playing with their kids, grandmas out walking their dogs, just all kinds of people enjoying the freedom of working from home...
...and we all nodded politely at each other and crossed the street to avoid each other meticulously.
I saw around 50 people on my walk, and didn't come within 3 meters of any of them.
In short, if you're all paying attention, it can be done under most circumstances (public transportation and dense downtowns being the obvious exceptions), so the San Francisco mayor's announcement that everyone should "shelter in place" for the duration is a little bit over the top.
Why not just, "Do not come within 10' of another human being as if your life depended on it?"
"Shelter in place" sounds terrifying. "Avoid people" is just something I normally do anyway...
EDIT: Oh, great. Our county just implemented "Shelter in place" as of midnight tonight. Whee?