Originally Posted by Pulaski (Post 12890307)

For who knows what reason a friend of Mrs P (not geographically close - Mrs P hasn't met her in over two years) decided with her husband, that a road trip from the east coast to Colorado was a good idea, taking their small child. They are not deniers, so have been taking SD and mask precautions since the spring, and we were a little surprised to hear that they were taking a road trip like that. :unsure:

Aaanyway, the FB reports of their trip, with all the SD and mask wearing, meeting relatives outside and at a distance, and staying in an Airbnb, which was "remote" (they never met the owner), was that parts of the experience were "scary", notably the toilet stops on the journey. But over all they seemed to have taken all the precautions and things went according to plan.

They got back home, and then the friend discovered that she had caught it! :eek:

I guess, looking back, that the road trip doesn't look like it was such a good idea. :(

Originally Posted by Shard (Post 12890422)

Food for thought. But I suppose if she recovers and doesn't transmit it will have been a ok outcome.

Originally Posted by Pulaski (Post 12890431)

There is an emerging issue from the past couple of days that means that "recovery" might not mean what people think it means. :scaredhair:

Originally Posted by Stumpylegs (Post 12890435)

And if that truly is the case, surely the answer has to be to not open up any further, possibly even close back down till a vaccine is found.

Taking it all with a large pinch of salt(not that that's any good for my heart either) as of late, whilst still trying to protect myself the best I can and hopefully look forward to a transatlantic move at some point in the next couple of years.

Originally Posted by Jsmth321 (Post 12890449)

...., you would think people could manage to spend 1 summer without travelling around.

Originally Posted by Pulaski (Post 12890453)

Not in the UK - there's a whole lot of madness going on!

Surely this is going to lead to a new spike in cases in the South East? :unsure: ..... The article quotes one woman, pictured, complaining that the locals will suffer because of the crowds, and that "There shouldn't be this many people here .... The traffic is horrendous - I live locally and it was a nightmare to get here." :confused: .... The crowds shouldn't be there, but neither should she! It's insanity, utter insanity!!! :blink:

Originally Posted by Jsmth321 (Post 12890462)

.... My has a family in Texas who takes 0 precautions and posts multiple times a day about the COVID fraud, and "fake" deaths, ....

Originally Posted by Pulaski (Post 12890488)

You forgot the "empty hospitals". :rolleyes:

I can't argue with that - there are some in my wife's family and circle of friends who are as crazy as what you describe. :(

I can't help but wonder how many people have to die before it is no longer "fake news", no longer "just a little flu bug"? :confused: I suppose there must be some who would hold fast to their insane conspiracy theory even if the deaths passed 100milion.

Originally Posted by Pulaski (Post 12890431)

There is an emerging issue from the past couple of days that means that "recovery" might not mean what people think it means. :scaredhair:

Originally Posted by Jsmth321 (Post 12890462)

It's not really any better in Canada, too many people travelling about. My wife's family just went from various places in BC to Tofino because their words not mine "COVID isn't really a big deal, and we take precautions" but then spend a week all hanging out in close quarters, then off to their home city's.

My has a family in Texas who takes 0 precautions and posts multiple times a day about the COVID fraud, and "fake" deaths, I swear this pandemic is bringing the crazy out of people who always seemed normal.

Originally Posted by Pulaski (Post 12890488)

You forgot the "empty hospitals". :rolleyes:

I can't argue with that - there are some in my wife's family and circle of friends who are as crazy as what you describe. :(

I can't help but wonder how many people have to die before it is no longer "fake news", no longer "just a little flu bug"? :confused: I suppose there must be some who would hold fast to their insane conspiracy theory even if the deaths passed 100milion.

Originally Posted by Jsmth321 (Post 12890509)

.... And flu season is only around the corner now, last thing we need is a bad flu season on top of COVID, ....

Originally Posted by Former Lancastrian (Post 12890518)

It's a long weekend and I won't be social distancing with my best friend Captain Morgan. People will do whatever they feel is right and do their own risk assessment regardless of what protocols are being enforced. Now granted this doesn't help those that are complying who might need to pop out for 5 minutes just to pick milk or bread up as delivery isn't available.