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This might be weird, and other than raising a wounded bluejay I don't know about birds, but could you put a brick or something like that in his cage that if he walked or scratched on it would wear down his nails? I know concrete sidewalks wear down cat and dog nails some. (It's okay if you want to laugh.)

Sounds like a new tv show.

Printers (companies with printing presses) and office supply stores are essential in NJ. And liquor stores in NJ & NY, & I hope everywhere.

That's fantastic news! From what I understand, smell and taste will return. It has to my friends who have experienced this. Breathing a sigh of relief with you, boes.

Stones live on cbs right now!

For those interested, Jorma's live streaming on Saturday nites. https://www.jambase.com/livestreams/jorma-kaukonen-20200418

@jewel21, I know what that cat is saying with his tail. Haha! In fact I think we all do. I saw this little vid from Chris Cuomo about beating the virus. I drifted off watching it, but maybe it's helpful. It wasn't very long... https://www.msn.com/en-us/video/peopleandplaces/chris-cuomo-heres-the-secret-to-kicking-this-virus/vi-BB12fdGt?ocid=sf @OhioSongbird, It was so great to see Brad Carlton. DD does play the two characters very differently and it was such a treat to see Brad again. So many treats in that ep. I was tearing up through a lot of it.

Dear boes, a friend of mine (late 50's) and her mother (late 70's) had a bad mystery virus in the fall in NYC. They share an apt. All symptoms matched covid19. One thing she credits to their recovery is yoga breathing. As difficult as it may be, perhaps deep breathing will help your friend. @JEWEL21, Congrats!!!

Okay, here's the update on my mortgage. My mortgage company is calling it a Forbearance Plan. For 6 months I have a halt on my monthly mortgage payments. No late fees, no negative credit report, no interest. But, and here's the catch - at the end of the 6 months I owe all 6 months in one lump sum. (She said, that's the part they're not telling you about.) So it is advisable to pay what I can every month, even if it's just $100. The way I am looking at it is, when I get the stimulus check and when I get my tax refund, whenever I get money, I can make late payments without late fees. And if I can only pay partial, they'll take that and hopefully I can catch up. It is some breathing room, since right now my April payment will be late. And at the end of the 6 months we can review and possibly qualify for more Forbearance time, or Modification (for example whatever I didn't pay could be added to the end of my loan rather than making one lump sum), or something else she said that I didn't jot down but didn't seem like an option for me. They are sending me everything in writing. And you can't do a refi during forbearance period. This does alleviate some stress. Every little bit helps.

Hey boes, thank you. I had heard in the news that it was just Fannie Mae and Freddy Mac, but there is so much inaccurate info in the news these days. I am going to call my mortgage company today. (it's around 7AM right now)(I don't know if they have east coast hours, I think they're based in the midwest, but whatever)(plus it may take hours just to get through) and talk to them about that. I will let you all know what they say. I believe I can email or text unemployment, so I am going to try that and maybe eventually that can get straightened out. That's kind of a bitch since I don't know what my former employer is actually going to do and I do not want to unwittingly "lie" to unemployment. But odds are the former employer will screw me every way possible. I'll let you all know how that goes as well. And I apparently need to get in touch with my old healthcare company since they still have not sent me a letter stating that I am no longer covered so that I can get healthcare on the marketplace. That shit is screwy and stresses me.

To add to what I was saying, when I applied for unemployment, which took a few DAYS to get through, I claimed that I got vacation pay because I was expecting it. So that will delay the unemp. for me. And can I contact them to try to straighten it out that I did not, and may not, get that vacation pay? I don't even know how to and whatever I attempt, futile or not, will take me days again!!!!!!!!! I think that the people working there may be mostly working from home which creates delays due to the nature of technology. I just don't even know what to do next.

Just need to vent. Got laid off. (And Lost my health coverage.) Was told by "employer" that I'd get vacation pay, (2 weeks and 1 day leftover from last year) and 2 weeks severance pay. Regularly paid bi-weekly. So I asked and was expecting the $ this week. I made my executive decision to pay all other bills the previous 2 weeks and use this weeks pay for the mortgage. Well I got a text yesterday that they can't afford to give me my vacation pay right now, they're applying for a loan, and severance is on hold too. I WAS JUST STARTING TO COPE WITH THIS SHITTY SITUATION AND DEAL WITH IT. My heart (with its bad valves) had finally stopped pounding all the time and my stomach stopped hurting all the time. Stopped having the trouble sleeping that it caused. And I was adopting a positive attitude, or at least trying to. Started wearing shoes and a bra again. And after that text at 5:30 last nite all the bad stuff is back. A real kick in the gut/nuts/boobs/any body part. I would have paid the mortgage first otherwise. It is the most important bill. It just feels like no matter how hard I try, it's always fuck you. And I know other people have it much worse than me. And I don't personally know anyone who has died from c19, so far. But shit, I'm having trouble coping. It's worth a try. Delivery people don't always read the instructions anyway. It's kind of a 50/50 thing.

Can you note on your order to deliver to the back door? You probably thought of that and it's not feasible?

Before I watched the vid, I thought you meant boobs! haha! Thanks for that. Pretty close to reality, especially the meat section of the store.

The first time I ordered from them I ordered everything - littler, cans, treats. And it all came in one big box so badly packed, (lots of empty space), that all of the cans in all of the cases were dented and all of the treats were crushed because the big heavy container of litter rolled around and destroyed everything. I was pissed and called them. They replaced that cans free of charge. I hadn't realized that the treats were all crushed so I didn't get those replaced. So apparently they hire people who are too stupid to pack a box. Now, the ONLY thing I will order from them is cat treats and hairball remedy, all lightweight items that don't destroy each other if packed badly.

I'm in NJ, near NYC. People are still hoarding. It's like a joke to think you can pick up normal stuff at the grocery store. And there are limits of 2 of each item, if you can even find 2. My drs are mostly in NY. I have an apt this week, but I am going to cancel because I'm too scared of the homeless and bad people hanging out in and around Penn Station, where my train line is. I think you must have read upthread about my experience going in two weeks ago. It's more than I can handle. I am very afraid that people will be reaching their breaking points all over. Suicides, addicts with no $ for their addictions, looting and crime... I just read that domestic abuse calls are up 25%, and I'm sure there are a lot, like kids, up but not being reported. Isolation is very hard for probably most people, even if they are comfortable. I am glad that we have social media to stay in touch, in a "community" as it were and to help from feeling so alone. The world is more unbelievable now than ever.

PatsyandEddie, that's just so sad. She must feel so alone. What a terrible thing to have to go through at this moment in time. My condolences to you and your family.

This is pretty funny. It's on fb. I looked for it on the regular web but didn't see it anywhere else. If you can see this - enjoy! It's 5 mins long, so be prepared, but what else are we gonna do. It's sort of a one of those home video shows about what people are doing in quarantine.

Thanks again everyone for the second, and bigger, round of birthday wishes. I'm able to enjoy them now better than I was 3 days after I was laid off and lost my health coverage. As far as masks go, I've just been wearing a bandana train-robber style. I'm going to try the folded bandana with elastic hair ties. It just looks like a lot of fabric to try to get air through. I'm going to have to come up with something lighter weight as it gets warmer out. But probably not with panty liners. haha The national stockpile hasn't been managed well. CA got broken ventilators and Alabama got dry rotted face masks. I found out a few more people I know in NYC who have been healing at home from c19 and are on the mend. Good news!

As in Bob Loblaw?

I'm so sorry for her. I had them and they ruined my life.

That's great! I'm sure that's helped you cope better, too. Hang in there and keep on keepin' on. (Sorry I don't have more profound words, but sometimes the trite words are the right words.)

OMG, I heard this Taj Mahal cover on an episode of House on H&I this evening. Did you, Cupid, or is this a freaky coincidence that I would hear this song twice today from unrelated sources?

Cuomo's been the voice of reason. I'll watch him and my gov's press conferences. They're usually on one after the other, or they cut into Cuomo to show Murphy on my cable. But that other guy, I tried to watch his, but it's too hard to take. And I find out about it on the news sites I read, whether I want to or not. Man, I would love to just clear my head,, relax and do a puzzle. Too indulgent right now. I still have crap to deal with. We're not even halfway there yet. Even if we are livin' on a prayer. (When I moved to NJ it was mandatory for me to like them.)(But Springsteen - never.) Did Cupid post this yet? https://www.npr.org/sections/coronavirus-live-updates/2020/03/31/824638554/dolly-parton-will-read-bedtime-stories-to-kids-online-every-week

Hey boes, thanx for asking. First, let me say that I know a few people in NYC who have recovered or are recovering. Only one was tested. But the others had unmistakable symptoms. Most of us will recover and I hope your cousin recovers well. Yesterday, a full week after being laid off and losing my health insurance, I was able to feel calmer for a bit. But this morning I woke up with a bad stomach ache and all worried, stressed, etc. I am having trouble coping. As well as all of the emotional and psychological distress, I am having stomach aches and pains and heart pounding. I'm also having a lot of trouble concentrating, like to read or watch something. Can't seem to accomplish much. Everything is overwhelming. The governor of NJ said today that no one in the state will have their water cut off. I think other states will follow. We've been on lockdown for a couple weeks. Normally I walk to the train in the morning, walk from the train to the office, go out and walk at lunch for about 45 mins and then do the two walks home. I've actually been very sick with a flu/cold since the second week of Feb. I got better and then two days later it came back full force again. (completely diff symptoms from covid) And I am still recovering. So anyway, I have not been walking or going out for last 2 weeks for several reasons. I went out Sunday morning for a walk. EVERYONE I SAW WAS MY ENEMY. It's not so good to feel that way. I don't want to go out again, but damn, I need to walk. It's been cold, damp and rainy here but when it's a little drier I hope to just do some yardwork in my little yard.