Something good has come during Covid time...
6 years ago
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In March when this all started, my daughter began bicycling and has logged 1200 miles so far and lost 50 pounds while doing so. Part of her decision was to deal with stress of on-line teaching to kindergartens and also to get into better physical condition.
Today was her 55th birthday but instead of a big celebration topped off with cake and ice cream, she chose to take a 55 mile bike ride...she actually went 60 miles...in spite of her chain breaking three times! Her hubby is also a bike rider...and does the 200 mile in one day races...and he is a huge supporter in her riding and now that they are empty nesters, it is something they enjoy doing together.
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Comments (6)What costs do you expect to be lower due to covid-19? I think I would be more concerned about costs going up, since at certain points in construction they may have to limit the number of personnel on site, or figure out how to keep contractors away from each other. For example, a plumber may decide he/she will not work on site at the same time as any other subcontractor because they can't maintain a comfortable distance. This could also extend your schedule. Bruce...See MoreMemorial Service during COVID-19
Comments (21)Greetings gardener123 ... who may be uncertain about rows 4, 5 and 6 ... but knows for sure that wewantsophie, I am unsure, given your concern of reality coming at you like a freight train, as to whether you are somewhat expecting that your patriarch's continuing life in this dimension may be coming to an end. That is a very difficult issue that in the ordinary course of living we don't like to contemplate: including this character who, in reasonably good health, is (slightly) closer to 100 than to 80! Then you speak of should your worst fears being realized and proceed to consider post-death planning, which leads me to think that you are considering your worst fears to be his death. May I offer an alternative suggestion? Some aged people, having undergone a very serious illness and having pulled through, are left so seriously disabled that they consider their continuing life to be of very little value, with little prospect of improvement. In this current covid situation, which is especially hard on old people whose auto-immune systems are low, many have been left with serious lung issues on a continuing basis, making breathing extremely difficult. I think that some people left seriously disabled may consider that situation worse than death. Unaware as I am of your loved one's prospects should he survive, I am reluctant to offer the message above and hope earnestly that it does not give you more fear, uncertainty and pain. How pleased and thankful you must be to see the many tributes offered by so many people who felt blessed by his kindness. What a fine example he has offered to not only you, his loved ones, but to the community in which he lived, and we are in great need of such examples in these troublous times. Some have referred to faith connections but I do not find such a reference in your message. While you may not wish to consult funeral practitioners about the size of groups and other circumstances related to death, if you have connections to a faith group, if you consult those leaders, I'm sure that they will be able to offer such information. As has been said, likely there will be severely restricted numbers allowed at a funeral gathering these days so, especially considering his having touched the lives of so many in such a positive manner, that a celebration of his life at a later time, possibly on an anniversary, might please many. Thank you for sharing your current pain with us. I hope that you find a measure of satisfaction, community spirit and peace of heart from having done so. I offer prayers on behalf of all of you at this stressful time and send my good wishes to you. In our area, news this morning was that 20% of our covid sufferers are inmates and staff of seniors' long term care facilities and 80% of deaths are seniors. ole joyful...See MoreWorkers in my home during Covid
Comments (18)If they aren’t following the Covid protocols laid out in the original contract, then it’s time for a conversation with the project manager. Those protocols should limit the number of people in home at one time, require masks for you and the workers, and have a sanitizing station set up. Materials should be delivered and stored in advance, to allow any virus deactivation before installation. It doesn’t matter if masks are not being worn in your area. This is your home, and you have the right to require them to be worn in your home. The trades also have the right to not wear them during the actual physical work, if they arrange room isolation and ventilation, and the traffic route in and out doesn’t involve frequent contact with you. But any point where there is possible contact should involve both parties being masked up....See MoreName something Positive about Covid
Comments (81)Very true. Back in the day, one couldn’t go past a construction site without hearing whistles or comments. True funny story: I worked for a summer with a construction crew when I was younger. When I first went to apply, I passed them on the way to the office. And they were hunks. Not one whistle directed my way. Not that one WANTS that sort of attention but when it has happened for years and then suddenly stops, one wonders. It turned out that it was a gay business, and the construction workers were all gay....See More- 6 years agolast modified: 6 years ago
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