Oh boy, here we go again! Hurricane breathing down my neck - Page 14

BlueBeard · 07-26-20, 01:06 PM

Difference is that countries in that area are more used to outbreaks, air polution, etc so more disciplined in wearing masks for example.
But no matter how many rules you apply, in the end it’s the people that need to realise that fighting this starts with practising social distancing for themselves and avoid crowded places. Then the gov doesnt have to do a total economy because that will kill the economy.

August · 07-26-20, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Onkel Neal

If you believe those numbers then there are 1.8 million people around the country currently sick with the virus and even if you buy that it still means the infection rate is only 0.01%.

BlueBeard · 07-26-20, 01:23 PM

The point being is that if you let it burn the death rate will be very much higher, and even speaking about the permanent damage your body can get when surviving it.
Why higher death rate? Because healthcare has its limits how many people it can handle. Now people have a chance of surviving because of healthcare. If you let it burn hospitals will overflow and the death rate will be much higher.
Here in Holland they chose for intelligent lockdown so to even out the spread over longer time so healthcare could better handle it (basically controlling the fire in how it burns)
And yes we cannot be in lockdown indefinitly because then the economy collapses. Corona is a b****.

Onkel Neal · 07-26-20, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by BlueBeard

Difference is that countries in that area are more used to outbreaks, air polution, etc so more disciplined in wearing masks for example.
But no matter how many rules you apply, in the end it’s the people that need to realise that fighting this starts with practising social distancing for themselves and avoid crowded places. Then the gov doesnt have to do a total economy because that will kill the economy.

More disciplined is an understatement. Yeah, we wouldn't have damaged our economy to such a degree if we were as disciplined as Taiwan, if we would be as smart.

Sean C · 08-04-20, 03:09 AM

Here it comes. See you on the other side ... I hope.

Onkel Neal · 08-04-20, 07:26 AM

Yikes,

A Scary Amount of Rain Is About to Drench the East Coast

https://earther.gizmodo.com/a-scary-...oas-1844595528

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So if you’re in any of the areas along the storm’s projected path, buckle up, because it’s looking like things might get bad. The Capital Weather gang forecasts 3 to 6 inches of widespread rainfall, with some areas accumulating up to 8 inches. All that potential for flooding has caused the National Weather Service to issue flood watches along the East Coast, from Washington D.C. through the New York City Tri-State area. NYC has even set up temporary flood barriers in Lower Manhattan in preparation for a possible storm surge.

Haha, try 60 inches!

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/...n-u-s-history/

Sean C · 08-04-20, 11:31 PM

It didn't rain too much here. There were times when it was pouring, but those were brief. The wind was a bit frightening. I don't recall ever seeing stronger gusts. And there were a couple of times I was sure that a tornado was coming.

But, we made it through alright. Our power is still out, but it is for many people in the area. Probably won't be back on for a few days. It's hot in here. And my phone is my only connection right now. My neighbors' generators are loud. Wish I had bought one. It's going to be a long night.

Onkel Neal · 08-05-20, 07:33 AM

Good to hear no serious damage. Yeah, if you live on the coast you will want a generator. I've got one of these Chinese generators, works pretty well. Runs on gas or propane, and it's pretty quiet. When I lived in a camper it was powerful enough to run the whole house, plus AC. Now that I'm in a real house again, I use it solely for the fridges and freezers, plus a circuit for the TV and computer. The inverter model costs a lot more than the regular type but supposedly it produces a better flow for electronics.

If you go with a regular type you can get a lot more power for less $$
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Champion...0231/300576764

Gerald · 08-05-20, 07:37 AM

What is the price tag?

Onkel Neal · 08-05-20, 08:10 AM

https://www.amazon.com/Generators-Ch...ower+Equipment

Jimbuna · 08-05-20, 08:13 AM

At those prices I'd have expected a new one

Onkel Neal · 08-05-20, 08:36 AM

Those are new.

Jimbuna · 08-05-20, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Onkel Neal

Those are new.

Old British joke Neal, implying that you were robbed

Onkel Neal · 08-05-20, 08:56 AM

Robbed? How so?

Catfish · 08-05-20, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Jimbuna

Old British joke Neal, implying that you were robbed

well i did not know this one

08-04-20, 03:09 AM	#200
Sean C Grey Wolf Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Norfolk, VA Posts: 904 Downloads: 12 Uploads: 2	Here it comes. See you on the other side ... I hope. __________________ If you have a question about celestial navigation ... ask me! Celestial Navigation Spreadsheet

08-04-20, 11:31 PM	#202
Sean C Grey Wolf Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Norfolk, VA Posts: 904 Downloads: 12 Uploads: 2	It didn't rain too much here. There were times when it was pouring, but those were brief. The wind was a bit frightening. I don't recall ever seeing stronger gusts. And there were a couple of times I was sure that a tornado was coming. But, we made it through alright. Our power is still out, but it is for many people in the area. Probably won't be back on for a few days. It's hot in here. And my phone is my only connection right now. My neighbors' generators are loud. Wish I had bought one. It's going to be a long night. __________________ If you have a question about celestial navigation ... ask me! Celestial Navigation Spreadsheet

08-05-20, 07:37 AM	#204
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Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 181,120 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	At those prices I'd have expected a new one __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!! GWX3.0 Download Page - Donation/instant access to GWX (Help SubSim)

07-26-20, 01:06 PM	#196
BlueBeard The Chief Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Netherlands Posts: 33 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	Difference is that countries in that area are more used to outbreaks, air polution, etc so more disciplined in wearing masks for example. But no matter how many rules you apply, in the end it’s the people that need to realise that fighting this starts with practising social distancing for themselves and avoid crowded places. Then the gov doesnt have to do a total economy because that will kill the economy.

07-26-20, 01:23 PM	#198
BlueBeard The Chief Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Netherlands Posts: 33 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	The point being is that if you let it burn the death rate will be very much higher, and even speaking about the permanent damage your body can get when surviving it. Why higher death rate? Because healthcare has its limits how many people it can handle. Now people have a chance of surviving because of healthcare. If you let it burn hospitals will overflow and the death rate will be much higher. Here in Holland they chose for intelligent lockdown so to even out the spread over longer time so healthcare could better handle it (basically controlling the fire in how it burns) And yes we cannot be in lockdown indefinitly because then the economy collapses. Corona is a b****.

08-05-20, 07:33 AM	#203
Onkel Neal Born to Run Silent Join Date: Jan 1997 Location: Cougar Trap, Texas Posts: 21,284 Downloads: 534 Uploads: 224	Good to hear no serious damage. Yeah, if you live on the coast you will want a generator. I've got one of these Chinese generators, works pretty well. Runs on gas or propane, and it's pretty quiet. When I lived in a camper it was powerful enough to run the whole house, plus AC. Now that I'm in a real house again, I use it solely for the fridges and freezers, plus a circuit for the TV and computer. The inverter model costs a lot more than the regular type but supposedly it produces a better flow for electronics. If you go with a regular type you can get a lot more power for less $$ https://www.homedepot.com/p/Champion...0231/300576764

08-05-20, 08:10 AM	#205
Onkel Neal Born to Run Silent Join Date: Jan 1997 Location: Cougar Trap, Texas Posts: 21,284 Downloads: 534 Uploads: 224	https://www.amazon.com/Generators-Ch...ower+Equipment

08-05-20, 08:36 AM	#207
Onkel Neal Born to Run Silent Join Date: Jan 1997 Location: Cougar Trap, Texas Posts: 21,284 Downloads: 534 Uploads: 224	Those are new.

08-05-20, 08:56 AM	#209
Onkel Neal Born to Run Silent Join Date: Jan 1997 Location: Cougar Trap, Texas Posts: 21,284 Downloads: 534 Uploads: 224	Robbed? How so?