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  1. #16
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    Quote Originally Posted by doug3030 View Post
    Guys, the Corona Virus is nothing to joke about any more,it is having a direct impact on life in my shed.

    I got an email from Timbecon this morning - The PCB board they need to do the warranty repair on my Record Power room air filter is stuck in China.



    Now things are serious.
    You have a room air filter? In the workshop? Does it work well? ( if and when)

  2. #17
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    This explains things.....

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    I have been denied my common law rights to panic buy because the local supermarket has run out of toilet paper so who do I complain to. In this day and age there is always someone to complain to, it is another basic right. I tell you, the world is gong to the dogs and I need to complain about that also.
    CHRIS

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    Quote Originally Posted by Chris Parks View Post
    I have been denied my common law rights to panic buy because the local supermarket has run out of toilet paper so who do I complain to. In this day and age there is always someone to complain to, it is another basic right. I tell you, the world is gong to the dogs and I need to complain about that also.
    Well you can complain right here.
    But just like most places to complain to doesn't mean anyone is taking any notice.
    If you want someone to take notice you might need to pay.
    Reminds me of the Monty Phyon skit were the bloke pays £5 for an "argument" and ends up with "abuse"

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    Was in local Woolies about an hour ago and there was a woman asking about TP.
    Having overheard most of the conversation, I asked the checkout lady how she was going with the crisis. She said there are always a few customers who she would dearly like to jump the counter and punch as people complained as though it was her fault. Having been in retail, I sympathised with her and we parted with a smile and laugh.
    Tom

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    Interesting news item on the ABC interviewing some health guru about the TP situation.

    He suggested the Feds could say they have a STPR )Strategic TP Reserve) and post a picture of a big warehouse containing towers of TP rolls.
    Of course the Feds don't need to have anything at all but it would be like the possible run on bank funds with the Gov guaranteeing the $$.
    A STPR might allay most peoples fears so they won't feel the need to stockpile.
    It won't convince the conspiracy prone but it could reduce the paranoia a bit.

    Of course then it would something else . . . . .

    And ultimately the less you eat the less often you need to go and you'd feel better all round.

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    There are a lot of people with bowel issues who would be facing real problems without TP, I would be one of those.
    CHRIS

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    Quote Originally Posted by Chris Parks View Post
    There are a lot of people with bowel issues who would be facing real problems without TP, I would be one of those.
    Yes I agree. My bro with Bowel Cancer now has to carry TP with him all the time in case he ends up in a loo without any. My mum seems to go through more than average but I think her issue is more psychological but for her it's still real.

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    STPR sounds like some sort of stock exchange derivative

    Fair dinkum, those knobs who complain to checkout people need to be taken out the front and put in stocks. Where do people get off, abusing ordinary staff over what is essentially an inconvenience at best.

    They should be put on a Do Not Shop list. Facial recognition on entry and DENY sign in red lights up.

    Shop somewhere else Karen.....

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    Someone is making money from the paranoia, TP, Stock Exchange and masks etc. I wonder where the trail leads too?
    Pat
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    Probably to Trump. He has worked out a way to win his economic war with China and to stick it to Iran in the process.

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    Quote Originally Posted by riverbuilder View Post
    You have a room air filter? In the workshop? Does it work well? ( if and when)
    Yes, it is definitely worthwhile. Every time I clean the filters I am happy to see all the fine dust that I did not have to breathe in.
    I got sick of sitting around doing nothing - so I took up meditation.

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    I just received an email from mums dementia care facility regarding their response to COVID19.
    It was one of the most reasonable and sensible 2 pages of text on what they are doing, and what to do if . . . . . etc
    Such a reassuring thing to receive in amongst the paranoia and hype, and I sent a reply saying as much.

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    Default more than a bit of a worry

    My sainted and dearest old grandmother is in this facility.

    95-year-old woman becomes Australia'''s second death related to coronavirus - ABC News


    She is 100.

    Naturally, we are more than a bit worried.

    The whole thing is shut down. We received an email LAST WEEK about a "flu" and 4 of the 5 areas are quarantined. Nothing unusual with that as gastro and The Bug are a frequent problem. Outside visitors not taking care to keep their snotty kids at home, etc. Turns out its a bit more than that.



    This whole thing is ... concerning.

    The anger that will be directed towards China and its disastrous response will come at a cost....

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    I don’t think anger gets us anywhere and may make things worse.

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