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Questions about what a worldwide shutdown will do

 
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Holy Crap. We're flying to the UK March 1st.
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Could have gone end of spring or summer. March?

Would be alright sort of backpacking as it generally entails cold weather, with its own beauty.
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If I planned a trip. I might book into somewhere like centre parks for outdoor sports like archery, zip wires etc. Then hire car and visit castles where you would pass vilages and pubs. Then even at 40 or even 50 ( maybe 60 )
Go to Brighton. Have a dance ( nothing too mental ) Some might even do shrooms or something the next day whilst sitting in a garden. Then sleep in a hotel. A city resturant. The train to Gatwick.

Maybe forget the shroom part and dancing but the rest could be good.
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I say centre parks but dont even know what its about. Just see an advert with zip wires.

Forests though. Painballing in the rain. Quading. Visiting castles in the winter.
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I have questions. I'll start.

If most people can't go to work, will they all wind up homeless because they can't afford their rent/mortgage? Is there a forgiveness policy here? A grace period?
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Yes, Precious Little Sweetheart. We forgive you.

Now, Dance Along. Dum-te-Dumm!
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no one?
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Since you are a coperation they have to bail you out.
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Erm...
Goodbye, halcyon days...

 There is a theory which states that if ever anyone discovers exactly what the Universe is for and why it is here, it will instantly disappear and be replaced by something even more bizarre and inexplicable.

There is another theory mentioned, which states that this has already happened.
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Don’t go... verysad
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We're going. Planned months in advance, once in a lifetime opportunity. Damn the torpedoes!!!!
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Please, please... don’t go!
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departing for Atlanta at 2pm, then on to the UK.... I may make a axe me a question thread.
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May GOD be with you and your family. Love and blessings! hugs
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I have questions. I'll start.

If most people can't go to work, will they all wind up homeless because they can't afford their rent/mortgage? Is there a forgiveness policy here? A grace period?
 Quoting: Only Me


We may be able to bankrupt the "you know who's" if nobody is going to work and feeding those demons. This may be a blessing in disguise. We need to develope a virus that only targets those with large noses and release a bunch of infected merchants into Israel so we can save humanity.
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I have questions. I'll start.

If most people can't go to work, will they all wind up homeless because they can't afford their rent/mortgage? Is there a forgiveness policy here? A grace period?
 Quoting: Only Me


We may be able to bankrupt the "you know who's" if nobody is going to work and feeding those demons. This may be a blessing in disguise. We need to develope a virus that only targets those with large noses and release a bunch of infected merchants into Israel so we can save humanity.
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but I....omtorah

oh nevermind
verysad
Goodbye, halcyon days...

 There is a theory which states that if ever anyone discovers exactly what the Universe is for and why it is here, it will instantly disappear and be replaced by something even more bizarre and inexplicable.

There is another theory mentioned, which states that this has already happened.
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I have questions. I'll start.

If most people can't go to work, will they all wind up homeless because they can't afford their rent/mortgage? Is there a forgiveness policy here? A grace period?
 Quoting: Only Me


Can you look the big picture?

People not working, means no maintenance in gas, water and electric grid, plus communications.

People not working, means no police, no FD, no ambulances. Actually its possible that even trying to call 911 on a cell phone may not work.

People not working, means no goods delivered to grocery stores, no gasoline in the pumps and no parts to fix stuff.

If your worst worry is your mortgage, be cool, probably banks will just crumble into their own mess. A period of VERY BAD SHIT will go on for like a few weeks, maybe a few months. The survivors, will rejoice.
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oh please, even china gave services only to governament employees and vital services operators
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I have questions. I'll start.

If most people can't go to work, will they all wind up homeless because they can't afford their rent/mortgage? Is there a forgiveness policy here? A grace period?
 Quoting: Only Me


We may be able to bankrupt the "you know who's" if nobody is going to work and feeding those demons. This may be a blessing in disguise. We need to develope a virus that only targets those with large noses and release a bunch of infected merchants into Israel so we can save humanity.
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but I....:omtorah:

oh nevermind
verysad
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then defrancise from them

I read you for a decade and I know you are not a bad person but we know most j.are and cooperate with the head of this millenary scheme. torah is just a facade...be human, dont be j.

refuse being one and you will be saved. Roll along with them for convenience and you gonna end with them.
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I have questions. I'll start.

If most people can't go to work, will they all wind up homeless because they can't afford their rent/mortgage? Is there a forgiveness policy here? A grace period?
 Quoting: Only Me


I've always hated these companies that give out an award to employees who never miss work. I know the one guy that won one year had come in sick and caused others to miss work because he was a "come in or die trying" kind of guy. Does that need to be rewarded?

And my church last weekend gave an award to kids who had NEVER missed church school. I mean, what little kid has control over not getting sick? I thought that was just cruel and idiotic. So...yeah, these are the people that will come in anyway to kiss the boss's butt and spread the illness and the boss will STILL give him the employee of the year award!
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Holy Crap. We're flying to the UK March 1st.
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Don’t go... verysad
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We're going. Planned months in advance, once in a lifetime opportunity. Damn the torpedoes!!!!
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You're right. Catching Coronavirus is a once in a lifetime opportunity.
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I have questions. I'll start.

If most people can't go to work, will they all wind up homeless because they can't afford their rent/mortgage? Is there a forgiveness policy here? A grace period?
 Quoting: Only Me


My prediction is that there will be chaos, which will include an economic collapse.

Less chaos where people are sharing, kind-hearted and decent. More chaos where people are selfish and self-serving.

Food, water, safety, medicine, services and housing may all be issues. Government and banking may even be shut down, at least temporarily.

I'd suggest stocking up on some food and water, have some cash handy, and network with trusted family and friends.
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Holy Crap. We're flying to the UK March 1st.
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Don’t go... verysad
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We're going. Planned months in advance, once in a lifetime opportunity. Damn the torpedoes!!!!
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You're right. Catching Coronavirus is a once in a lifetime opportunity.
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I could stay here and catch it in Chinatown.
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Don’t go... verysad
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We're going. Planned months in advance, once in a lifetime opportunity. Damn the torpedoes!!!!
 Quoting: Michibama


You're right. Catching Coronavirus is a once in a lifetime opportunity.
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 78527172


I could stay here and catch it in Chinatown.
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You don't catch coronavirus. Coronavirus catches you.

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I have questions. I'll start.

If most people can't go to work, will they all wind up homeless because they can't afford their rent/mortgage? Is there a forgiveness policy here? A grace period?
 Quoting: Only Me


We may be able to bankrupt the "you know who's" if nobody is going to work and feeding those demons. This may be a blessing in disguise. We need to develope a virus that only targets those with large noses and release a bunch of infected merchants into Israel so we can save humanity.
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 78547338


but I....omtorah

oh nevermind
verysad
 Quoting: Only Me


then defrancise from them

I read you for a decade and I know you are not a bad person but we know most j.are and cooperate with the head of this millenary scheme. torah is just a facade...be human, dont be j.

refuse being one and you will be saved. Roll along with them for convenience and you gonna end with them.
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You're putting a lot of good people in a bad box. I know the stereotypes and I understand where they come from. Still, there are a lot of good people and a lot of bad people all over, regardless of race, religion, etc. No one I know personally has ever been placed in some super awesome club. I'm willing to bet you don't personally know any either. Keep that in mind.
Goodbye, halcyon days...

 There is a theory which states that if ever anyone discovers exactly what the Universe is for and why it is here, it will instantly disappear and be replaced by something even more bizarre and inexplicable.

There is another theory mentioned, which states that this has already happened.
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I have questions. I'll start.

If most people can't go to work, will they all wind up homeless because they can't afford their rent/mortgage? Is there a forgiveness policy here? A grace period?
 Quoting: Only Me


If no one is working who is going to do the foreclosure? CDC workers in full protective gear?
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A worldwide shutdown was all laid out in episode 1 of the walking dead.

You walk out of the hospital, everything is abandoned. Cars, buildings, gas stations, stores all abandoned and empty.

You sit there for a moment wondering wtf And some little black kid smacks you in the head with a shovel.
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I have questions. I'll start.

If most people can't go to work, will they all wind up homeless because they can't afford their rent/mortgage? Is there a forgiveness policy here? A grace period?
 Quoting: Only Me


If no one is working who is going to do the foreclosure? CDC workers in full protective gear?
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Great point. I guess we would have bigger problems by then.
Goodbye, halcyon days...

 There is a theory which states that if ever anyone discovers exactly what the Universe is for and why it is here, it will instantly disappear and be replaced by something even more bizarre and inexplicable.

There is another theory mentioned, which states that this has already happened.
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A worldwide shutdown was all laid out in episode 1 of the walking dead.

You walk out of the hospital, everything is abandoned. Cars, buildings, gas stations, stores all abandoned and empty.

You sit there for a moment wondering wtf And some little black kid smacks you in the head with a shovel.
 Quoting: Mental Case


I giggled at this. Probably shouldn't have, but I did anyway!
Goodbye, halcyon days...

 There is a theory which states that if ever anyone discovers exactly what the Universe is for and why it is here, it will instantly disappear and be replaced by something even more bizarre and inexplicable.

There is another theory mentioned, which states that this has already happened.
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Well I made it to Heathrow and NO ONE is wearing masks.
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Well I made it to Heathrow and NO ONE is wearing masks.
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Goodbye, halcyon days...

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There is another theory mentioned, which states that this has already happened.
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I think in a national crisis there could be hardship exceptions. If not, expect evictions and foreclosures to start in the city.

If you live out in rural areas, they have to find you first. Some places you can't even see from the road, or find the road.

Then when you arrive, potential gun ownership by residents. Also for some of the older and less glamorous dwellings...what's there to gain?

There are places around here that have been on the market 6 yrs without one bite.
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I think in a national crisis there could be hardship exceptions. If not, expect evictions and foreclosures to start in the city.

If you live out in rural areas, they have to find you first. Some places you can't even see from the road, or find the road.

Then when you arrive, potential gun ownership by residents. Also for some of the older and less glamorous dwellings...what's there to gain?

There are places around here that have been on the market 6 yrs without one bite.
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Rural people are fortunate for now, but city people could flood their areas.
Goodbye, halcyon days...

 There is a theory which states that if ever anyone discovers exactly what the Universe is for and why it is here, it will instantly disappear and be replaced by something even more bizarre and inexplicable.

There is another theory mentioned, which states that this has already happened.
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Rural people are fortunate for now, but city people could flood their areas.
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Been to Ireland, (beautiful) now heading to London tomorrow, and catch the flight home on Sunday. Fingers crossed we don't get stuck here.
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Safe and sound in H Town.
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