10 minutes ago, EaglesRocker97 said:

@mr_hunt, he's one of my favorite super heroes!

i took my post down.    

8 minutes ago, binkybink77 said:

A true gentleman wouldn't relegate her to the spare room  

Well, we discussed it together. Initially, she offered to sleep there since she had off work the next couple of days after we knew she was exposed and I work early. Also, her clothes are in the closet in that room and the closet down the hall, so it's more accessible to that room anyway. Then we just figured it made sense for us to stick to one room after we'd slept in those spots for the first few days, so she kept to that room. I bought a brand-new air mattress, though, and she loves it. She said she's actually been sleeping very well.

7 minutes ago, mr_hunt said:

i took my post down.    

I know, I lost your quote, but figured I'd still go with the image. How often do you get to post Seaman, haha.

24 minutes ago, EaglesRocker97 said:

Well, we discussed it together. Initially, she offered to sleep there since she had off work the next couple of days after we knew she was exposed and I work early. Also, her clothes are in the closet in that room and the closet down the hall, so it's more accessible to that room anyway. Then we just figured it made sense for us to stick to one room after we'd slept in those spots for the first few days, so she kept to that room. I bought a brand-new air mattress, though, and she loves it. She said she's actually been sleeping very well.

AND she’s sleeping on an air mattress?? Jeez man. paco would have me all set up in the master with my laptop, movies, books, chargers, snacks and would have a bell on the nightstand for when I need something. But not everyone can have a paco  

Just now, binkybink77 said:

AND she’s sleeping on an air mattress?? Jeez man. paco would have me all set up in the master with my laptop, movies, books, chargers, snacks and would have a bell on the nightstand for when I need something. But not everyone can have a paco  

This is not an exaggeration  

7 minutes ago, binkybink77 said:

AND she’s sleeping on an air mattress?? Jeez man. paco would have me all set up in the master with my laptop, movies, books, chargers, snacks and would have a bell on the nightstand for when I need something. But not everyone can have a paco  

You have successfully shamed me.  I will try to be more like @paco

Just now, EaglesRocker97 said:

You have successfully shamed me.  I will try to be more like @paco

Way too hairy and with a dad bod?

1 minute ago, paco said:

Way too hairy and with a dad bod?

I'm 1/2 Irish, so the hair isn't happening. Depending on how long this pandemic lasts, though, I might make it to dad-bod status sooner rather than later 

24 minutes ago, binkybink77 said:

AND she’s sleeping on an air mattress?? Jeez man. paco would have me all set up in the master with my laptop, movies, books, chargers, snacks and would have a bell on the nightstand for when I need something. But not everyone can have a paco  

 

Discussed this yet?

Elections have consequences.

29 minutes ago, paco said:

Way too hairy and with a dad bod?

So definitely a sharp left turn but....instead lieu if air mattresses we've picked up 2 of these and are super happy with em. A bit bulkier but last way longer and are a lot more comfy

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B088D1KHQR/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fabt1_.PfRFbN6WW544

10 minutes ago, DEagle7 said:

So definitely a sharp left turn but....instead lieu if air mattresses we've picked up 2 of these and are super happy with em. A bit bulkier but last way longer and are a lot more comfy

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B088D1KHQR/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fabt1_.PfRFbN6WW544

Nice. Looks pretty comfy! She picked this out, and while it is an air mattress, it is basically double cushioned, so it sleeps more like a regular bed. She's really been loving it, actually, and the price was right (It was 50% off when we got it)

https://www.target.com/p/intex-raised-comfort-pillowtop-20-34-queen-air-mattress-with-120v-internal-pump/-/A-79812942?fbclid=IwAR1XlOkstjTH39zLHhg6HmT6W8-SsV2FyaMY94UTM57KO9gH7iw-Q0VdiBA

Just now, EaglesRocker97 said:

Nice. She picked this out, and while it is an air mattress, it is basically double cushioned, so it sleeps more like a regular bed. She's really been loving it, actually, and the price was right.

https://www.target.com/p/intex-raised-comfort-pillowtop-20-34-queen-air-mattress-with-120v-internal-pump/-/A-79812942?fbclid=IwAR1XlOkstjTH39zLHhg6HmT6W8-SsV2FyaMY94UTM57KO9gH7iw-Q0VdiBA

We had something similar that we got in sale while in residency and it was great for a few years before it started to leak.  It's also nice to have something so high off the ground. This is nice now that we have a bit more storage space and don't feel like replacing the thing in 3-5 years.

1 hour ago, Kz! said:

Discussed this yet?

Elections have consequences.

It’s nIce to a new president to be that is actively meeting with coronavirus experts to devise a detailed plan.  Unlike the current leader of the cheese curl cult who hasn’t met with the task force in 2 months and who spent this week golfing while his administration completed the shredding of his tax returns and deleted his Google search history on how to survive in federal prison. 

2 hours ago, DEagle7 said:

@EaglesRocker97

CDC protocol would be just to quarantine for the full 14 days as long as she has no new exposure or symptoms.

@EaglesRocker97 what DEagle said, just quarantine for 14 days

I expect this debate to be fierce over the coming months....

How Ticketmaster Plans to Check Your Vaccine Status for Concerts: Exclusive

By Dave Brooks

11/11/2020

Monday's news that pharmaceutical company Pfizer's early results on a new COVID-19 vaccine showed a 90% efficacy rate on an initial clinical trial have given concert professionals hope that the business can start mounting a return in 2021. As part of that preparation, Ticketmaster has been working on a framework for post-pandemic fan safety that uses smart phones to verify fans' vaccination status or whether they've tested negative for the coronavirus within a 24 to 72 hour window.

Many details of the plan, which is still in development phase, will rely on three separate components -- the Ticketmaster digital ticket app, third party health information companies like CLEAR Health Pass or IBM's Digital Health Pass and testing and vaccine distribution providers like Labcorp and the CVS Minute Clinic.

Here's how it would work, if approved: After purchasing a ticket for a concert, fans would need to verify that they have already been vaccinated (which would provide approximately one year of COVID-19 protection) or test negative for coronavirus approximately 24 to 72 hours prior to the concert. The length of coverage a test would provide would be governed by regional health authorities -- if attendees of a Friday night concert had to be tested 48 hours in advance, most could start the testing process the day before the event. If it was a 24-hour window,  most people would likely be tested the same day of the event at a lab or a health clinic.

Once the test was complete, the fan would instruct the lab to deliver the results to their health pass company, like CLEAR or IBM. If the tests were negative, or the fan was vaccinated, the health pass company would verify the attendee's COVID-19 status to Ticketmaster, which would then issue the fan the credentials needed to access the event. If a fan tested positive or didn't take a test to verify their status, they would not be granted access to the event. There are still many details to work out, but the goal of the program is for fans to take care of vaccines and testing prior to the concert and not show up hoping to be tested onsite.

Ticketmaster would not store or have access to fans' medical records and would only receive verification of whether a fan is cleared to attend an event on a given date. Different states will have different requirements. The main role of companies like health pass companies will be to collect data from testing and medical providers and deliver status updates to partner companies in a secure, encrypted way that complies with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

To date, the Food and Drug Administration has not approved any third-party companies to provide the complex technology needed to deliver real-time vaccination results, but Ticketmaster president Mark Yovich expects the demand for digital screening services -- which will be needed for airline travel, employment verification and theme park entry -- will attract a new wave of investors and entrepreneurs to fuel the growth of a new COVID-19 technology sector.

"We’re already seeing many third-party health care providers prepare to handle the vetting -- whether that is getting a vaccine, taking a test, or other methods of review and approval - which could then be linked via a digital ticket so everyone entering the event is verified," Yovich tells Billboard. "Ticketmaster’s goal is to provide enough flexibility and options that venues and fans have multiple paths to return to events, and is working to create integrations to our API and leading digital ticketing technology as we will look to tap into the top solutions based on what’s green-lit by officials and desired by clients."

For Ticketmaster, two new technologies at the companies will help its clients scale the program. The first is digital ticketing that's linked to a fan’s identity, eliminates paper tickets and can be restricted from being transferred or resold. Ticketmaster also plans to deploy its new SmartEvent system, which helps event organizers and fans manage social distancing, delayed entry and provide possible opportunities for contact tracing. Many of the safety parameters will be set by regional health officials and event organizers. Event organizers also have the ability to set their own prevention protocols, like sanitation, mask compliance and social distancing.

Because Ticketmaster tickets the vast majority of sports leagues in the United States, as well as concert venues and Live Nation owned properties, the implementation of their COVID-19 plan will be an important milestone for the live entertainment industry.

"In order for live events to return, technology and science are going to play huge roles in establishing integrated protocols so that fans, artists, and employees feel safe returning to venues," says Marianne Herman, co-founder and principal reBUILD20, which focuses on helping entertainment and live events companies develop COVID-19 strategies. "Integrating ticketing platforms with the guests verified testing results is one key way to reimagine how we’re going to get fans back to live events. The experience of attending live events will look completely different, but innovation married with consistent implementation will provide a framework to get the live sports and event industry back to work.”

8 minutes ago, Dawkins 20 said:

I expect this debate to be fierce over the coming months....

 

 

It will be a debate. Ugh. 

One of my big takeaways from this chapter of history is how people who spent years hyping up their own patriotism were suddenly willing to toss their American grandma off a cliff after 3 weeks of quarantine because they didn't want to wear a mask, and they didn't want to miss out on happy hour at TGI Fridays. They want our businesses, schools, and social lives to go back to normal, but they want to do nothing to contribute to getting us there. 

25 minutes ago, Dawkins 20 said:

I expect this debate to be fierce over the coming months....

 

 

Honestly, one of the few things I disagreed with Fauci on was the concept of an immunity passport. It's an extremely dangerous concept that can backfire in the most obvious of ways. And to some degree, I'm not crazy about this credentialed version of a vaccination status either. That being said, if it's for a non-essential event or service that has alternatives, I'm not as opposed to it. People don't have to go to concerts, but if they choose to do so, a mask should still be required, regardless of their vaccination status. For schools, it's a trickier proposition at this stage of the game, but in 3 or 4 years? Yeah, I'd be onboard with it as a requirement.

10 minutes ago, Lloyd said:

It will be a debate. Ugh. 

One of my big takeaways from this chapter of history is how people who spent years hyping up their own patriotism were suddenly willing to toss their American grandma off a cliff after 3 weeks of quarantine because they didn't want to wear a mask, and they didn't want to miss out on happy hour at TGI Fridays. They want our businesses, schools, and social lives to go back to normal, but they want to do nothing to contribute to getting us there. 

I look at it as a good fix to Social Security.  Later Granny!  You had your time now save some of that gov't cheese for the rest of us.  Only downside is she'll become a democrat voter.

11 minutes ago, Lloyd said:

It will be a debate. Ugh. 

One of my big takeaways from this chapter of history is how people who spent years hyping up their own patriotism were suddenly willing to toss their American grandma off a cliff after 3 weeks of quarantine because they didn't want to wear a mask, and they didn't want to miss out on happy hour at TGI Fridays. They want our businesses, schools, and social lives to go back to normal, but they want to do nothing to contribute to getting us there. 

There is definitely a subset of society that contributes absolutely squat towards helping to slow the spread. If anything, they're dumping gasoline on the fire.

15 minutes ago, Lloyd said:

It will be a debate. Ugh. 

One of my big takeaways from this chapter of history is how people who spent years hyping up their own patriotism were suddenly willing to toss their American grandma off a cliff after 3 weeks of quarantine because they didn't want to wear a mask, and they didn't want to miss out on happy hour at TGI Fridays. They want our businesses, schools, and social lives to go back to normal, but they want to do nothing to contribute to getting us there. 

And how about all the people who wanted to party on top of each other when Biden won? Fing grandma killers, right?

Just now, Kz! said:

And how about all the people who wanted to party on top of each other when Biden won? Fing grandma killers, right?

But did they go to TGI Friday's for happy hour?  That's all that really matters!

15 hours ago, DBW said:

It’s nIce to a new president to be that is actively meeting with coronavirus experts to devise a detailed plan.  Unlike the current leader of the cheese curl cult who hasn’t met with the task force in 2 months and who spent this week golfing while his administration completed the shredding of his tax returns and deleted his Google search history on how to survive in federal prison. 

Yeah, if you support a 4-6 week lockdown, I'm not sure there's much I can say to change your mind. I'll leave you with a Walsh tweet. Spoiler alert, he nails it yet again:

 

I sense some saltiness beneath our feet.