I’m teleworking and trying to get out every day for a minimum of 60 minutes. I do P90X yoga or Insanity. Watch Netflix or something. Cleaned the house, wash the windows, cleaned out the garage, etc. I need a puzzle or something!
COVID-19 What Are/Will You Do to Deal with This?
Shortstuff
(Allie)
#57
Until yesterday I was carrying on as normal and taking precautions, helping others to get supplies they needed and still having to go to work every day.
Yesterday morning I developed a tickle in my throat… last night I was awake half the night coughing, this morning I sought advice and am now on the seven day lockdown as specified by the UK government.
So I’ll be spending lots of time with my hens and finding things to do around the house.
AuntJane
(Jane Srygley)
#59
Social distancing, FREQUENT hand washing, decreasing trips to the grocery store, doing counseling on the phone but I still have to come into the office, keeping my distance from coworkers, NOT petting dogs, keeping a distance from strangers outdoors on our walks, stocking up on meat a bit when I can… already got a little extra toilet paper but not a crazy amount like some people… not visiting my nieces and nephew or my sister with heart disease who is also a freaking DOCTOR so that scares the fuck out of me… plus her eating habits are absolute shit.
Not doing any fasting over 24 hours as I’ve heard that can compromise the immune system in the short run even though it improves things in the long run. Definitely keeping keto as I’ve heard that really does help, especially with Cytokine regulation (according to Dr. Boz). Trying not to make any MORE stupid, impulsive decisions like I did last week 
That’s it… @Shortstuff I hope you recover from whatever that is! Sending healing energy your way 
Be well everyone
amwassil
(Michael - When reality fails to meet expectations, the problem is not reality.)
#60
Also, the minor throat irritation I mention only lasted about 3 days. Best wishes.
KetoSnaps
(Rebecca 🌸 Frankenfluffy)
#61
Oh @Shortstuff I’m so sorry to hear this. Sending every good wish to you and your hens!
amwassil
(Michael - When reality fails to meet expectations, the problem is not reality.)
#64
The Swedish plan:
FrankoBear
#65
I hope you are feeling OK today and that your sore throat stays mild and you find a way to rest with that cough. Surely there would be tea sipping involved?
So many people waking up to the situation now. So many requests to buy egg laying chickens on the virtual community notice boards.
Does having hens, make one clucky?
amwassil
(Michael - When reality fails to meet expectations, the problem is not reality.)
#66
More good news.
Truckers are saying “fuck the log rules, I’m hauling” and they’re getting supplies to the stores. People are stocking the shelves all night and letting old people shop first. Folks are buying meals for truckers, who (obviously) can’t go through the drive-ups. Asking ’em what they want, then buying it for them.
Carnival Cruise Line has told Trump “We can match those big Navy Hospital ships with some fully staffed cruise ships”.
GM and Ford have said “hold our cars and watch this — we can make ventilators where we were just making car parts, starting next week” — by re-engineering seat ventilators which their engineers hacked together for a new purpose. In under a week.
In a project with which I’m loosely associated, a very-effective agricultural disease-control agent was re-purposed and re-labeled specifically for Corona-virus control by the FDA and EPA in under ten days, from initial request to distribution.
Restaurants and schools have said, “we’ve got kitchens and staff; we can feed the poor kids who used have school lunch.”
NBA basketball players have said, “Hold our basketballs while we write checks to pay the arena staff.”
Construction companies are saying, “Here are some high-end masks for medical staff and doctors”.
Distilleries are making sanitizer out of distilling “heads and tails” which are normally discarded. Nasty shit to drink, but effective sanitizer.
People are tipping grocery check-out clerks and thanking them for taking the risk.
Local, state, and county governments are taking control of everything the feds cannot do. Some are doing it wrong, but for the first time in decades … they’re doing it. Federalism is re-emerging, and the smallest unit of government is the individual and the family. This, too, is re-emerging after decades of dormancy.
Paendora
(back and doublin' down)
#67
This has been a good thread to read. Thank you, Michael.
I’m continuing to work, maybe even more. My agency has given me the option of working from home, but I am more comfortable doing teletherapy from my office. We have gone completely virtual,and have to applaud state governments who have acted quickly to relax policies and procedures in order to provide continuity of care to my clients. I’m the only one in my building this week, I expect a colleague to return to her side of the lobby next week. It is easy to practice social distancing. Support staff are staggering days working. I feel very blessed with how my employer is responding.
Personally, the ‘at home’ part feels vaguely the same. Just now everyone’s living like I’ve been living for several years. I work, come home. Stocked up first of the month on meat. My local market has continued to have the peppers and berries I enjoy fresh and HWC. I’ve gone back one other time this month because I realized I might run out of coffee.
I’ve started seeds to sprout and am going to do a greenhouse garden this year. Not that I eat much in the way of vegetables, but it will be fun to grow them and share them.
And, I’m planning some section hikes of the Colorado Trail. Got my trail guide book in just a few days ago.
Then there’s that constant pull to check the news. I hate that part. I think I’ll go wash my hands.
Shortstuff
(Allie)
#68
Thanks @FrankoBear, the cough is easing now and throat feels OK today. It has stayed mild and I hope to be through the worst of it now
My girls are busily laying eggs as normal so once I’m able to get outside again, I will be sharing with those in greater need.
amwassil
(Michael - When reality fails to meet expectations, the problem is not reality.)
#71
Some ideas here for active countermeasures, backed up with multiple references following.
mtncntrykid
(Ron)
#72
I am beginning to get a little concerned about the potential for deterioration of proper social morality due to the economic shutdown during this worldwide virus attack. Is there any evidence out there assuring that the leaders in charge have taken steps to protect their countries populations from this even “another” side affect of the pandemic? I’ve heard nothing here in the US aside from a possible fine for violating a stay at home order.
Maybe this is not being addressed in fear of causing even greater panic within the populations? Would be nice to know this potential disaster is at least being monitored.
Cooped up for an extended length of time can sure make the mind wander!
HolyHacker335
(Carl D Black)
#73
God bless you Jackie. Thanks for all you do to help ppl. I don’t blame you for being scared. May you find the courage to press on!
HolyHacker335
(Carl D Black)
#74
Keto + Fasting has been the greatest blessing in my (and my wife’s) life for dealing with this pandemic! All the knowledge I have acquired in the past year+ has enabled me to improve my immune system greatly and, hopefully, to avoid getting ill. As I write this I may actually BE infected. But my symptoms are so mild as to be non-existent: persistent off and on headache and mild fatigue. What is interesting is that if I consume too much sugar: varied, grapes, raisins mostly, the symptoms are WORSE! So, staying OFF the sugar is a MUST for anyone wanting to beat this! Anyhow, Keto-on, get LOTS of sleep, if possible and STAY OFF THE SUGAR! It may just save your life!