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You can’t keep it shut down as is for much longer. A lot of people say “you can’t open up the USA right now.” That is a silly point to be making at this time. The reality is that some places are in fact ready to be opened in a progressive fashion, such as the more remote regions and the areas with minimal cases/population densities. All of New England should not remain closed due to NYC. It’s nonsense. The purpose was to flatten the curve and we are doing that right now. Cases requiring admission to the hospital are decreasing in this region, and that is the purpose of flattening the curve - not overwhelming the healthcare system. Those older individuals in that 55 and up community don’t have to leave either way. Things won’t be normal for a while, if ever again completely back to normal. People won’t shake hands for years, likely won’t go to concerts or events for several months/years even. It’s going to be a different world.
 
superjohn said:
We've been presented an inaccurate picture of who is dying. As more and more numbers show how miniscule the death rate is for young people, more and more tv doctors and journalists tell stories of how deadly the virus is for young people.
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This virus has an incredibly low mortality rate, for both young and old. It is very very contagious but not very deadly in terms of mortality rate (there are a lot of people dying but not when compared to the number that are likely infected). There are studies coming out of homeless shelters and prisons with thousands of individuals tested, no symptoms at all, and a positive test result. There are going people dying but it is still an incredibly rare event.
 
Goatmeat said:
This virus has an incredibly low mortality rate, for both young and old. It is very very contagious but not very deadly in terms of mortality rate (there are a lot of people dying but not when compared to the number that are likely infected). There are studies coming out of homeless shelters and prisons with thousands of individuals tested, no symptoms at all, and a positive test result. There are going people dying but it is still an incredibly rare event.
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Overall it's probably in the range of 2 to 7 times more deadly than the flu and like the flu old people take the brunt of it because of poorer health and compromised immune systems. Interestingly it actually seems to be less deadly than the flu for little kids. One thing they don't seem to talk about is how peoples immune systems will be more compromised once they are let back into society. All this staying indoors, limited movement/exercise, and fear/lack of sleep leads to weakened immune systems.
 
Bad news for @mauconnfan.

www.boston.com

Golf in Massachusetts will not be played until at least May 18

Golf will not be played in Massachusetts in the wake of Governor Charlie Baker’s statement Tuesday that non-essential business closures will be extended to May 18. Massachusetts Golf and the Alliance of Massachusetts Golf Organizations reiterated they will continue to “work together” with the...
www.boston.com
 
Just went out for gas for the lawn mower. I was surprised by how many folks were stopping in at this convenience store for something other than gas.
 
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wheelerdog said:
Just went out for gas for the lawn mower. I was surprised by how many folks were stopping in at this convenience store for something other than gas.
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The wheels are coming off. It was predictable. Governments are tightening the screws at the same point where many people are just done. It's not going to end well.
 
HuskyHawk said:
The wheels are coming off. It was predictable. Governments are tightening the screws at the same point where many people are just done. It's not going to end well.
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Connecticut's political leadership did and is doing what you want(ed) Michigan and Massachusetts (at least with respect to golf) to do in that restrictions are measured and logical. Convenience stores were never not essential. I've been saying for the past 6 weeks that the list of essential services are so broad here that most people could make a case that they were also essential.
 
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Suited up and went to Lowe’s yesterday for some supplies because suddenly my wife can’t stand our bathrooms. It was an absolute poop show. Completely disorganized. Employees on edge acting like patrons are emitting the virus from their pores. One cashier. Took two hours to go in knowing exactly what paint I needed and check out.
 
Husky25 said:
Connecticut's political leadership did and is doing what you want(ed) Michigan and Massachusetts (at least with respect to golf) to do in that restrictions are measured and logical. Convenience stores were never not essential. I've been saying for the past 6 weeks that the list of essential services are so broad here that most people could make a case that they were also essential.
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I know. Gas stations and convenience stores open everywhere. My point is "essential" is meaningless. We need food, medicine, fuel and some other things. So those had to stay open. Everything else should open based on whether they can provide what they do safely, whether essential or not. Golf - perfectly safe. Home Depot and Lowes with capacity restrictions? Quite safe. Most other small retail could open safely too. There is no place more crowded than the average CVS.
 
HuskyHawk said:
I know. Gas stations and convenience stores open everywhere. My point is "essential" is meaningless. We need food, medicine, fuel and some other things. So those had to stay open. Everything else should open based on whether they can provide what they do safely, whether essential or not. Golf - perfectly safe. Home Depot and Lowes with capacity restrictions? Quite safe. Most other small retail could open safely too. There is no place more crowded than the average CVS.
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My point is the number of people at a gas station convenience store picking up something other than gas is not a sign of the wheels coming off.

It is a sign of people assessing the evidence gathered over the past six weeks (as anecdotal as it may be) and feeling more comfortable reestablishing a closer to normal mode of living, while still operating within the confines of the restrictions.
 
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wheelerdog said:
Just went out for gas for the lawn mower. I was surprised by how many folks were stopping in at this convenience store for something other than gas.
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It's astonishing how many cars are out on the road in general.. Where is everyone going?? Why?

We go out a few days a week for quick trips, sometimes I bring my mother groceries. I just don't understand why people need to be OUT so badly. These people are the reason we're not going to have team sports until January.
 
HuskyHawk said:
I know. Gas stations and convenience stores open everywhere. My point is "essential" is meaningless. We need food, medicine, fuel and some other things. So those had to stay open. Everything else should open based on whether they can provide what they do safely, whether essential or not. Golf - perfectly safe. Home Depot and Lowes with capacity restrictions? Quite safe. Most other small retail could open safely too. There is no place more crowded than the average CVS.
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The essential tag is meaningless.

The liquor store is essential, But the office supply place is not? Whatever.

People in New York are losing their S because beaches in Florida are reopening. These are also the same people who have been cramming every six-foot wide linear park part trail in the state since day one.

A lot of this makes no sense - open the golf courses. It’ll be fine.
 
Fishy said:
The liquor store is essential, But the office supply place is not? Whatever
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Unfortunately the liquor store IS essential because of alcoholics. Sadly there are far too many people who would (no exaggeration) be hospitalized (at best, and we dont need any more people in the hospitals right now) or possibly die (at worst; obviously), if cut off liquor cold turkey or without strict medical supervision.
 
Fishy said:
The essential tag is meaningless.

The liquor store is essential, But the office supply place is not? Whatever.

People in New York are losing their S because beaches in Florida are reopening. These are also the same people who have been cramming every six-foot wide linear park part trail in the state since day one.

A lot of this makes no sense - open the golf courses. It’ll be fine.
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Liquor stores are open to ease the strain on healthcare facilities. Alcohol withdrawal sometimes requires medical attention. It just happens to benefit the social drinker as well.

Where are office supply stores completely closed? I know Michigan is preventing large box store spaces from making in-person sales of "non-essential" items, but that is to cut down on the browsing. I believe Staples and Office Depot have been deemed essential, given the number of people who are forced to work from home. They are open for online deliveries.
 
I've played about 20 rounds of golf since this all started. Shaved a few strokes for sure. This has to be the best spring CT golf courses have ever had...times ten. I would love to see their numbers. With states around us closing courses, I'be been paired with lots of players from Mass lately. I haven't seen my local courses this crowded - ever. Stanley's parking lot looked like a Sunday in the summer on a week day last week, and parking was overflowing into the street at Goodwin last weekend. You want a tee time? Wake up early and get that call in!
 
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August_West said:
Unfortunately the liquor store IS essential because of alcoholics. Sadly there are far too many people who would (no exaggeration) be hospitalized (at best, and we dont need any more people in the hospitals right now) or possibly die (at worst; obviously), if cut off liquor cold turkey or without strict medical supervision.
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I read an article that said in CT liquor stores, individual trips are down, but money spent per transaction is way up. More people aren't drinking...it's the same people hoarding toilet paper and vodka. I'm one of them. I'd call it essential! Heck, I drove to VT yesterday to load up on some Lawson's. Beer is essential!
 
M.S.G. said:
It's astonishing how many cars are out on the road in general.. Where is everyone going?? Why?

We go out a few days a week for quick trips, sometimes I bring my mother groceries. I just don't understand why people need to be OUT so badly. These people are the reason we're not going to have team sports until January.
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Car rides are about the only thing for a lot of people to do. They've shut down most eveything and they make it out like being near people walking around will get you killed. Your only options are home or car.
 
August_West said:
Unfortunately the liquor store IS essential because of alcoholics. Sadly there are far too many people who would (no exaggeration) be hospitalized (at best, and we dont need any more people in the hospitals right now) or possibly die (at worst; obviously), if cut off liquor cold turkey or without strict medical supervision.
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Even more sadly people aren't getting essential health care at those hospitals because of the covid pandemonium.
 
Good news @mauconnfan! The last state to open their golf courses.

www.boston.com

Golf courses in Massachusetts can open, effective immediately

Golf courses in Massachusetts are permitted to open, effective immediately, according to an announcement from Mass Golf. “During extraordinary times, such as the current global pandemic, we all will be guided in decision making with the information provided by public health and government...
www.boston.com
 
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HooperScooper said:
Good new @mauconnfan! The last state to open their golf courses.

www.boston.com

Golf courses in Massachusetts can open, effective immediately

Golf courses in Massachusetts are permitted to open, effective immediately, according to an announcement from Mass Golf. “During extraordinary times, such as the current global pandemic, we all will be guided in decision making with the information provided by public health and government...
www.boston.com
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Played Topstone in South Windsor, CT yesterday earliest time we could get was 2:30 anywhere on north part of the state near MA.. Good news is leagues weren't in the way but when the sky opened the rain was in the way the last 5-6 holes.

Can you imagine answering the phones at the courses right now? Ugh
 
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I went out for a run 3 hours ago..felt great...hope everyone is staying safe out there...
 
All I know is that someone on my FB town forum just posted, while arguing with another idiot, "I'm literally a microbiologist, I know that masks aren't effective" and all I could think of was...
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So what happens when you play on a golf course that is located in two states with different reopening rules?

www.boston.com

Golf course on Massachusetts-Rhode Island state line faces guidelines from both states

The Pawtucket Country Club is based in Rhode Island, however, most of the golf course is actually in Massachusetts. Therefore, players reportedly have to abide by both states’ guidelines when it comes to playing the course. Rhode Island, unlike Massachusetts, never shut down its golf courses...
www.boston.com
 
HooperScooper said:
So what happens when you play on a golf course that is located in two states with different reopening rules?

www.boston.com

Golf course on Massachusetts-Rhode Island state line faces guidelines from both states

The Pawtucket Country Club is based in Rhode Island, however, most of the golf course is actually in Massachusetts. Therefore, players reportedly have to abide by both states’ guidelines when it comes to playing the course. Rhode Island, unlike Massachusetts, never shut down its golf courses...
www.boston.com
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In the closed states you take a mulligan, but if you don't, on your deathbed you will receive total enlightenment. So you'll have that going for you.
 
Husky25 said:
Connecticut's political leadership did and is doing what you want(ed) Michigan and Massachusetts (at least with respect to golf) to do in that restrictions are measured and logical. Convenience stores were never not essential. I've been saying for the past 6 weeks that the list of essential services are so broad here that most people could make a case that they were also essential.
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Doesn’t the name indicate it’s a “convenience”?
 
Palatine said:
Not the deck or backyard. When was the last time you actually left your home or yard?

I went to the pharmacy about 10 days ago to get a prescription. Full body armor, mask, gloves, hat, everything went in the washing machine upon returning home. I'm basically locked in. So 10 days.
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Took the dogs for a walk, got back 10 minutes ago.
 
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