Lockdown diaries - COVID-19 matters!

[alex1501]

It’s going to take years for the economy to recover from this pandemic... I’m afraid there was a pre pandemic and there will be a post pandemic and the World won’t look the same. What legacy we’re leaving our children

Was that a rhetorical or actual question?

 

[Hooked]

Good morning ya 'all DAY 22 - 06:30 ish
It is real quiet , heard a patrol or 2 going by last night ,went to bed earlier [12:00] but still tossing and turning - fell asleep eventually and up early as the dogs demanded food, now every one is sleeping and my sandman went to bed. My friend @Resistance hooked me up with an alternative streaming service and I intend to fully explore it today , thanks mate !.
After cleaning out my shelves , I found some ''lost'' Riot Squad juices from VC19
Got about 3 full bottles left , so I'm ok for time being but want to start DIY-ing again , everything is packed in boxes , so , ja - just need to get going.
Will keep you posted . Stay safe .

Doesn't seem like the CBD is helping you to sleep @ARYANTO. It's awful not being able to fall asleep. It seldom happens to me - I'm usually out as soon as my head hits the pillow, but on the few occasions that I can't fall asleep I get so irritated. Then I count to 100 and if I'm still awake when I reach 100 I get up. I'd rather go and do something than to toss and turn!

 

[Hooked]

ONE SHOT Curry. Steeping until tomorrow.
I love these One Shots - so convenient and very tasty too! And I also love the "Step-by-Step Recipe on back". I'm useless without a recipe. I need a recipe to make toast.

 

[ARYANTO]

Before the Tony tonic , check the round ice bombs ,''salut'' @Christos

 

[Hooked]

Our supermarket, Spar, is making the wearing of face masks in the store compulsory. If you don't have one, they will be on sale at the door for R20. They are also banning all reps and delivery people from the store, because they could bring the virus in from other stores which they had visited.

Excellent news!

 

[Christos]

Our supermarket, Spar, is making the wearing of face masks in the store compulsory. If you don't have one, they will be on sale at the door for R20. They are also banning all reps and delivery people from the store, because they could bring the virus in from other stores which they had visited.

Excellent news!

What masks are they selling? My concern is that it’s a false sense of security and it usually doesn’t conform to any standard and makes you look like an idiot who doesn’t know anything about how or why you should be wearing a mask.

 

[Grand Guru]

Was that a rhetorical or actual question?

Rhetorical. We will be the first generation in a while who’s kids will have a much tougher life than their parents.

 

[Adephi]

 

[Silver]

Despite the lockdown, we had a visitor today! The second Spotted Rock Snake this week! This one was bigger than the last visitor!
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Aaaaaaah Rob, you giving me the heeby jeebies again

 

[M.Adhir]

On account of pubs and deli's being closed,
First attempt at homemade pies from scratch.
Lamb curry, and chicken peri peri.

If you cant get to the pub grub, bring the pub home with you.

 

[Silver]

Famous Carousel Casino and Naledi Casino will not reopen

The Covid-19 pandemic, coupled with escalating costs and declining revenue have claimed the iconic Carousel Casino and Naledi Casino, both of whom have permanently been closed, and will not reopen after the national lockdown.

Sun International confirmed that both the Naledi Casino, situated in Thaba Nchu in the Free State and the Carousel Casino in the North West, have run at a loss for several years.

In a statement, the hospitality company addressed inevitable looming job losses, saying they have 'started the process of engaging gaming boards, relevant unions and employees'.

Sowetanlive.

Interesting
Here’s a snippet from Sun International’s latest Dec 19 annual results

It seems Carousel was small and other than Maslow the only one making a loss. Also revenue down 42% in 2019, the biggest decliner in their portfolio.

Probably was destined to be closed down and lockdown just accelerated it a bit

 

[blujeenz]

What masks are they selling? My concern is that it’s a false sense of security and it usually doesn’t conform to any standard and makes you look like an idiot who doesn’t know anything about how or why you should be wearing a mask.

Almost certainly those disposable dentist type paper with strings over the ears.
My beard renders any mask useless as there is no air tight seal to my face and so I havent bothered with buying one.
At best Im going to look like an advert for underwear from 1974.

 

[Grand Guru]

Tonight's stats
Larger increase in number of cases.
Also a large increase in the number of tests reported on.

Infection rate has gone up a little bit as well.

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I would add a column labeled new cases and remove infection and recovery rates (they don’t provide a significant information). Just a suggestion...

 

[Dela Rey Steyn]

Tonight's stats
Larger increase in number of cases.
Also a large increase in the number of tests reported on.

Infection rate has gone up a little bit as well.

View attachment 194353

Would you mind sharing that sheet?

 

[M.Adhir]

Would you mind sharing that sheet?

Will try and pm it to you

 

[M.Adhir]

I would add a column labeled new cases and remove infection and recovery rates (they don’t provide a significant information). Just a suggestion...

Thanks bro

For me infection rate made sense to consider as a percentage of tests done, because it shows whether the virus has started to spread at a faster rate or not.

i.e. - from a lockdown perspective-- does it look like lockdown has contributed to at least keeping the rate fairly constant or not

 

[Grand Guru]

Thanks bro

For me infection rate made sense to consider as a percentage of tests done, because it shows whether the virus has started to spread at a faster rate or not.

i.e. - from a lockdown perspective-- does it look like lockdown has contributed to at least keeping the rate fairly constant or not

The absolute number of new cases is a better indicator because the denominator in the infection rate varies greatly and will give you a wrong perception that things are going better whereas you simply tested more people. If you look at the 2 last days you’ll get what I mean.

 

[Grand Guru]

Trump Foments Protests Against Governors

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/17/us/coronavirus-cases-news-update.html

 

[ARYANTO]

UPDATE :
3034 up 251 from yesterday.

 

[Chickenstrip]

A bit late to the party but the lockdown hasn't made any change to me with regards to drinking. I probably drink 3, at most 4 times a year. I'm a bit of a heavy weight and 1 or 2 drinks just give me a headache. So when I do drink I'll put down 3/4 of a bottle. I had a bottle of Red Heart before lockdown, now I have nothing but I couldn't be phased and probably won't drink again for a few more months. The only time I'll have "just one" is when the misses father offers, purely out of politeness.

Truthfully, the only thing that's got me hacked off by the lock down is not being able to walk my dogs. They still come with me for a ride to the supermarket. But it's heartbreaking to tell them that they can't leave the car.

In the UK my sister is allowed to go for walks and exersize. That's a bit annoying but I can see Safas taking advantage of lax laws. 4 of my neighbours think they're the smartest cocks in the pen. They've organised a weekly street braai. They're always inviting us but I don't join, I think it's irresponsible and I don't like the one neighbour as she's hit my car and my bike in the past, didn't tell me and then refused to pay for the repairs when confronted with camera footage.

I'd call the cops but the others are good neighbours and they're always offering me some braaivleis.

 

[Hooked]

What masks are they selling? My concern is that it’s a false sense of security and it usually doesn’t conform to any standard and makes you look like an idiot who doesn’t know anything about how or why you should be wearing a mask.

I don't know what masks they're selling. They posted the notification on FB and I haven't been there since then.

 

[Hooked]

Who would have thought that the world would have gone mad in our lifetime. Grandparents and parents saw world wars, we see data wars, mass manipulation and viruses that have been predicted to end the world for as long as radio and television has been around. Many scientists have said that if the Earth does not get a reset, then the planet is doomed anyway. I am starting to think that humans and consumerism is the planets virus. Was it Stephan Hawking who said that the only way humans will survive is to get off planet and into space. Maybe he was onto something there. Mind you when the yanks went to the Moon the black box they found did warn them not to go into space yet or we would all be exterminated.

Are X boxes and PS really teaching our children how to live in space, I must admit that my space ship flying skills and my reactions to throwing a plasma grenade have seriously improved since Halo 3.
Are the next generation being groomed for space, they spend all their time either in the gym or on the their communicators, they have children only when their bodies and minds are fully developed, with the exception of the oopsies. In my day we had kids in our 20's, now we have them much later and I am starting to see the signs and demand for genetic manipulation. Possible the first one's will come out with hair like Dolly the sheep.

Any way I am just rambling because this morning I have nothing better to do than ponder what life will be like after Covid 19. My hope is that just like the 2 world wars, even though they were evil, they did have massive strides in tech and although we have not managed world peace just yet, it may come along if we have a common enemy that makes us pull together regardless of color or creed. Now that would be a thing to see.

In the mean time great strides have been made in South Africa whereby a great many people dependent on alcohol and tobacco have been weened off the product. Of course alternatives have been circulating, every cannabis plant has been stripped and I saw a recipe for Sorghum beer that you can make from essentials. Although I am not at this stage just yet, perhaps this post is the warning sign that I am close to doing something out of the ordinary.

I have been following the threads and there seems to be something special about zoo biscuits, what do people know that I do not and why are they on the list of essentials. I shall ponder this before I post again.

Have a great day.

@Stranger Actions speak louder than pondering. Buy a packet of Zoo biscuits and you will see for yourself why they are on the list of essentials. Bear in mind that, unlike CBD, they appear to have the same positive effect on all consumers, with the exception of diabetics.

 

[Hooked]

A bit late to the party but the lockdown hasn't made any change to me with regards to drinking. I probably drink 3, at most 4 times a year. I'm a bit of a heavy weight and 1 or 2 drinks just give me a headache. So when I do drink I'll put down 3/4 of a bottle. I had a bottle of Red Heart before lockdown, now I have nothing but I couldn't be phased and probably won't drink again for a few more months. The only time I'll have "just one" is when the misses father offers, purely out of politeness.

Truthfully, the only thing that's got me hacked off by the lock down is not being able to walk my dogs. They still come with me for a ride to the supermarket. But it's heartbreaking to tell them that they can't leave the car.

In the UK my sister is allowed to go for walks and exersize. That's a bit annoying but I can see Safas taking advantage of lax laws. 4 of my neighbours think they're the smartest cocks in the pen. They've organised a weekly street braai. They're always inviting us but I don't join, I think it's irresponsible and I don't like the one neighbour as she's hit my car and my bike in the past, didn't tell me and then refused to pay for the repairs when confronted with camera footage.

I'd call the cops but the others are good neighbours and they're always offering me some braaivleis.

A street braai? They're bloody mad!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[ARYANTO]

YAWWWWN
09:29 Day 23
Went to bed at 11 and only regained consciousness now - no trips to fridge, tap or toilet - must be the G+T's [3] last night . The ''Grove'' is quiet , but I need to get going .Meatworld is having a special on pork and I need some at, R35.00 a kilo it's a steal ,chops, roast etc . Intend to get ingredients for homemade brawn , haven't had some since Mom passed , will keep ya'all posted , BTW- good morning

 

[ARYANTO]

And it gets worse ...
Eskom load-shedding coming soon – And will last for over a year
https://mybroadband.co.za/news/ener...l-last-for-over-a-year.html?source=newsletter