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[DefenseBB]

In Greenwich, Connecticut, the first selectman (mayor) finally ordered all playing fields and parks closed. People were acting as if it was a day off and an invitation to congregate. This morning is the first that the town has actually, or almost totally, shut down.

Insane that people were continuing to congregate, have play dates for kids, and play sports in the parks.

Just no acknowledgement that we're in the early stages of a terrible pandemic.

I thought Greenwich just paid other towns to get the virus for them?

 

[jimazee]

I thought Greenwich just paid other towns to get the virus for them?

It reminds me of the time my wife (visiting her brother) was jogging on a town park path. As she overtook a large dog on a leash, she called out to warn the owner that she was passing on the left. As she passed (rather slowly but giving room as possible, the dog turned and bit her on the hip. As an experienced runner and also a dog lover, she was startled and sorta scared...but since it was winter the multi-layer clothing prevented breaking the skin.

When she complained to the owner she seemed insulted as she said, "oh no, my dog doesn't bite"... despite the torn shirt and visible (minor) wound.

Greenwich can be another world.

 

[Carnac]

In Greenwich, Connecticut, the first selectman (mayor) finally ordered all playing fields and parks closed. People were acting as if it was a day off and an invitation to congregate. This morning is the first that the town has actually, or almost totally, shut down.

Insane that people were continuing to congregate, have play dates for kids, and play sports in the parks.

Just no acknowledgement that we're in the early stages of a terrible pandemic.

Same here. People were gathering at parks, hiking trails and the beach without fear. To combat this, authorities have closed all parking lots (areas) in proximity to these attractions.

 

[MSGRET]

Same here. People were gathering at parks, hiking trails and the beach without fear. To combat this, authorities have closed all parking lots (areas) in proximity to these attractions.

Heck in Florida they're still having spring break. The students should be arrested and forced to return to their home since most college's are doing online education or are closed until further notice

 

[Ozimoto]

Trying to be a good citizen and follow the CDC guidelines but still have to go to work. Since I work for the Transportation Group of a multi-service engineering firm and the feds consider the transportation system essential, I will probably be able to continue working.

We don't have a shelter in place order here in Maryland yet, but the governor has warned that if people continue to ignore the "no gathering of more than 10 people" executive order, shelter in place will become a real thing with travel restrictions and fines to follow.

Fortunately, this is the sort of virus that is NOT transmitted over the internet so we can still communicate and work remotely.

 

[Bama fan]

I'm sorry. I left out the "a" in INSULATING (I fixed it) typing on my phone. Sometimes auto correct gets me, sometimes the small type gets me. Bear with me.

I liked it better before you corrected it. There is a poll online asking whether this forced closeness will result in an increase in birth rate or divorce rate! Based on your Freudian slip I voted the latter.

 

[FairView]

My wife and I are practicing social distancing. That means we have almost no physical contact with family or friends. You guys, my virtual friends, are a real social lifeboat for guys like me. I appreciate you and am so thankful for the BY platform.

My wife and I have been practicing social distancing every time I've done something stupid for the past 25 years.

 

[Zanzman]

Full time job?

 

[MSGRET]

Thought they got shut down last week...?

'The Party Is Over': Florida Governor Shuts Down Spring Break

Ron DeSantis announced Florida's beaches will be closed to prevent defiant spring breakers from congregating and spreading the coronavirus.

freebeacon.com

The beaches were closed, but some of the parties were going on till yesterday. I believe it was the Miami PD that closed some parties over the weekend.

 

[Steelerone]

Heck in Florida they're still having spring break. The students should be arrested and forced to return to their home since most college's are doing online education or are closed until further notice

MSGRET, My cousin, who has a house in Naples, left Florida two weeks early to go back to Pa. When I asked her why she was making the move so early she told me that it's much safer up North, that they would not close down the beachs and that the area was loaded with young people on Spring break laughing and joking about the virus. I repeat for the 7th thousand time in my life - the answer to any statement telling you that "It's not about the money" is, "It's always about the money."

 

[Jmsdawg]

MSGRET, My cousin, who has a house in Naples, left Florida two weeks early to go back to Pa. When I asked her why she was making the move so early she told me that it's much safer up North, that they would not close down the beachs and that the area was loaded with young people on Spring break laughing and joking about the virus. I repeat for the 7th thousand time in my life - the answer to any statement telling you that "It's not about the money" is, "It's always about the money."

Agree, money rules a lot of people lives. For me it is all about family.

 

[UcMiami]

This was my favorite thread on the BY for the first page, because it was about community and positive energy toward the BY community.

While the other posts are all interesting, they are unfortunately about the negative aspects of community.

Be nice to get this back on track. Love the fact that my sister's small town in NH organized to fill her refrigerator with fresh food after she returned from a long foreign trip this weekend so she can stay quarantined. They also had a group of younger people who have organized to make shopping trips for older neighbors. While they are all isolating themselves they are keeping a sense of community. It is those aspects of life that I love.

Keep safe and well.

 

[FridaFriend]

Our children are bringing us groceries and we see our grandchildren on my wife's phone. We went for a walk the other day and kept a 6' distance between us and our son, who was pushing our 11 month old grandson in a stroller. It was hard, but it was something.

Our friend's 96 year old mother died a week ago and her body was flown back to New York to be buried. Our friend was so disappointed that she couldn't travel with her mother, but our friend's children arranged a live TV connection by computer between the people with the rabbi at the grave site and those of us in our friend's living room. We managed to connect New York, California, and South Carolina for readings. It was really wonderful for our friend.

We have been trying to stay physically isolated but still connected. I too really appreciate the people on this board. Thank you.

 

[Fairfield Fan]

I thought Greenwich just paid other towns to get the virus for them?

Whatever was the case before, Covid-19 respects no boundaries of age, sex, profession, or wealth. Coastal southwestern Connecticut is part of the epicenter of the pandemic in metropolitan New York.

Greenwich Hospital has more than 30 Covid-19 patients right now, and we're just getting started. No surgical masks. A shortage of ventilators already.

We'll suffer just as will New York City.

 

[Carnac]

Heck in Florida they're still having spring break. The students should be arrested and forced to return to their home since most college's are doing online education or are closed until further notice

Those vacationing students are still at the age of being “invincible.” Remember when we were at that age? We thought nothing could hurt us, and we could handle/survive anything. Then we got a little older and reality set in and we matured. The best teacher has always been experience. If they or someone very close to them becomes infected, then they become converts and believers.

 

[Steelerone]

I liked it better before you corrected it. There is a poll online asking whether this forced closeness will result in an increase in birth rate or divorce rate! Based on your Freudian slip I voted the latter.

Sort of like when the power went out on the East coast in the 60's.