John Gilmour Posted March 21, 2020 Report Share Posted March 21, 2020 (edited) well we won’t get long term immunity but unless they are releasing new strains this season we should have immunity for this season ... except of course for immunity compromised populations like HIV+ For instance . Maine’s Camden snow bowl in the 1980’s had a just one single person chairlift - no real lodge, no housing in site. They also had about zero snowmaking ( no aerosolsized water) you could see the grass through wavy ice. Definitely the most difficult snowboard race conditions next to glare ice and thick fog at one US open in 1992. Let’s not have a return to small scale mom and pop single left resorts... Haha Edited March 21, 2020 by John Gilmour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lordmetroland Posted March 21, 2020 Report Share Posted March 21, 2020 2 hours ago, John Gilmour said: So practicing EXTREME QUARANTINE has been hard- but at day 4 we have made Zero mistakes . Everything entering the house is sprayed down - all Public places are visited using a mask . I'm finding these posts strangely compelling and distressing at the same time. Like Cormac McCarthy's "The Road" without the cannibalism... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowrider Posted March 21, 2020 Report Share Posted March 21, 2020 I'm normally a glass half full guy. Now I'm becoming what happens when you don't have a glass. No reference to measure what normal is in a situation like this. I'm thinking that 24 mile forestry road into Turner Mountain and the metal gate part way up the mountain is the place to be. Wonder if the Montucky CC crew is holding a secret gathering. Too late for me I can't get across the border Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
st_lupo Posted March 21, 2020 Report Share Posted March 21, 2020 3 hours ago, lordmetroland said: I'm finding these posts strangely compelling and distressing at the same time. Like Cormac McCarthy's "The Road" without the cannibalism... I’ve played plenty of Fallout, Metro, and Far Cry on the XBox, so my attitude has been “bring it on”, I’m prepared. Just wish that zombies were thrown in too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowrider Posted March 21, 2020 Report Share Posted March 21, 2020 Glad to have viewed the political joke before it vanished. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slopestar Posted March 21, 2020 Report Share Posted March 21, 2020 Been inside better part of 5 days now. Went out very late to an empty lowes to buy a countertop for my 04' chevy silverado 4x4 w/ a slide in Poptop truck camper. Im still working from home which is great but I have my concerns. Rationing meals and being a general 1st time prepper with my wife and 3 dogs. Cleaned the house from top to bottom today/ all day... I bought seeds and start beds for various staple veggies on that lowes mission. Contertops go in tomorrow and with some warmer drier weather here near Golden, CO I might finish my roof repairs on the pop top. Not as nicely as I had planned but we shall see. My Kids are in OC California and their Mom was laid off almost immediately. She is hand to mouth and my daughter showed me their pantry. I'm concerned is an understatement. As soon as the truck is ready, Im considering having My 17YO daughter and 13YO son start heading this way while i head to them. Strange times indeed. Trying to keep a cool head under all the circumstances. Thinking short term and long term all the time. Helps to keep me sane... Dark times ahead but I hope for a bright future for all of us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dredman Posted March 22, 2020 Report Share Posted March 22, 2020 42 minutes ago, lowrider said: Glad to have viewed the political joke before it vanished. Just as a reminder to all. Rule 4 of the Forum. 4. Politics/Religion: Purely political or religious threads or posts are prohibited. Snowboarding threads that become political or religious will be closely monitored, and tolerated only if the discussion is relevant to snowboarding. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bumpyride Posted March 22, 2020 Report Share Posted March 22, 2020 (edited) Edited March 22, 2020 by bumpyride 2 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dredman Posted March 22, 2020 Report Share Posted March 22, 2020 @bumpyride Great graphic. Thank you for sharing! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bumpyride Posted March 22, 2020 Report Share Posted March 22, 2020 Here's another, broken down by state: https://covidactnow.org/?fbclid=IwAR0EyJCFx4aldeBXo2-3L8b9Dn2VhFsUJuZF1vdWrzPnkq46PbWID6rIKWw 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowrider Posted March 22, 2020 Report Share Posted March 22, 2020 If you know anyone returning from spring break contact them and tell them to stay home. If you over 60 you are at risk of loosing any chance for medical care if hospital reach their peak. I'd like to see all those alpine boards back on the snow next season. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Gilmour Posted March 22, 2020 Report Share Posted March 22, 2020 And ... it was restricted to Irvine in SoCal but now there is at least one confirmed case in Laguna Beach . Nothing in Dana Point yet. My results should be available tomorrow. here we go... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunSurfer Posted March 22, 2020 Report Share Posted March 22, 2020 (edited) 8 hours ago, bumpyride said: Made by Siouxsie (Susie) Wiles, a currently purple haired microbiologist from NZ, not your typical academic! Just one of the people helping with the response here. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siouxsie_Wiles Edited March 22, 2020 by SunSurfer add link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowrider Posted March 23, 2020 Report Share Posted March 23, 2020 There seems to be a problem convincing 20 to 30 year old's that they are the key to successfully flattening the curve . The fact that it won't kill them seems to be enough information that they continue to conduct themselves as though it's business as usual . Hope this attitude changes soon. I have a sister being released from hospital soon and a niece returning from an out of country holiday. This epidemic seems to be an epidemic of affluenza . 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobble Posted March 23, 2020 Report Share Posted March 23, 2020 23 minutes ago, lowrider said: There seems to be a problem convincing 20 to 30 year old's that they are the key to successfully flattening the curve . The fact that it won't kill them seems to be enough information that they continue to conduct themselves as though it's business as usual . Hope this attitude changes soon. I have a sister being released from hospital soon and a niece returning from an out of country holiday. This epidemic seems to be an epidemic of affluenza . +1 the media needs to show videos of young people in intensive care gasping for air or intubated. there are many videos of people with mild symptoms of the disease post videos which gives a false impression that this is just a mild virus. meanwhile, people are dying. this article scares me. https://www.propublica.org/article/a-medical-worker-describes--terrifying-lung-failure-from-covid19-even-in-his-young-patients direct quote from the article Quote "Holy shit..." 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lordmetroland Posted March 23, 2020 Report Share Posted March 23, 2020 10 minutes ago, bobble said: +1 I second the “holy shit”-ness of that article. Pink froth should be restricted to strawberry milkshakes. Thanks for posting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowrider Posted March 23, 2020 Report Share Posted March 23, 2020 if anyone is interested in a project check out NXP Ventilator Design not you average bellows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bumpyride Posted March 23, 2020 Report Share Posted March 23, 2020 (edited) Billings Montana are getting 3D printed masks out that can be used. They can use filter material from N95 masks (about 10 per mask) until they can get proper filter material. The masks can be easily sanitized between patients. Those with a 3D printer can join in. Protect our Healthcare Workers. https://www.fairfieldsuntimes.com/news/national/billings-clinic-asks-d-printer-owners-to-assist-with-ppe/article_aa630554-6c8b-11ea-91df-8b4b89321192.html Edited March 23, 2020 by bumpyride Text Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobble Posted March 23, 2020 Report Share Posted March 23, 2020 came across this website that measured the effectiveness of different materials for diy masks. they tested by bombarding different materials with "0.02 micron Bacteriophage MS2 particles (5 times smaller than the coronavirus)". tests results on the effectiveness of different materials surgical mask, 97% dish-towel 2-layer, 97% dish-towel 1-layer, 83% t-shirt 2-layers, 71% t-shirt 1-layer, 69% pillow case 2-layer, 67% pillow case 1-layer, 61 if surgical masks are the standard, then two dish towels are just as effective in capturing 97% of the particles. however, breathability is more difficult and therefore they recommend t-shirts as diy materials. https://smartairfilters.com/en/blog/best-materials-make-diy-face-mask-virus/ in these mad max times, something is better than nothing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunSurfer Posted March 23, 2020 Report Share Posted March 23, 2020 (edited) Original reference for DIY mask research above. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/258525804_Testing_the_Efficacy_of_Homemade_Masks_Would_They_Protect_in_an_Influenza_Pandemic#pf7 Just made my own using my neoprene face protector from snowboarding plus a folded bandana inside, counting 12 layers of bandana, an air seal close to the N95 mask I practised with at work the other day and enough humidity absorption that my glasses don't fog. NZ goes into Wuhan level lockdown nationwide in 26 hours time for initially 4 weeks. I'm sure I'll be doing some carpet carving trying some stuff out, and watching lots of carving videos. At least when I'm home resting up between whatever shifts we end up working at the hospital. Edited March 23, 2020 by SunSurfer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowrider Posted March 23, 2020 Report Share Posted March 23, 2020 Essential services only in Ontario after today. Looks like people can't resist the open highways lots of busy cops chasing down fast cars. This might be considered political and if so down it comes ! If NZ and Canada are looking at lengthening the lock down why would US even mention ending it in 14 days ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowrider Posted March 24, 2020 Report Share Posted March 24, 2020 Sunsurfer can you post a picture of your DIY mask ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dredman Posted March 24, 2020 Report Share Posted March 24, 2020 Please keep things non-political. Think of the forum as a Family Dinner where your really do not want to sacrifice family relationships for politics or religion. Stay healthy! 4. Politics/Religion: Purely political or religious threads or posts are prohibited. Snowboarding threads that become political or religious will be closely monitored, and tolerated only if the discussion is relevant to snowboarding. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b0ardski Posted March 24, 2020 Report Share Posted March 24, 2020 (edited) 49*north open, BYOB eat in your car, bathroom and lifts only, snowing lightly, great spring conditions, only a few cars in the lot besides employees, plenty of distance to be had here. Still hoping for the weekend, despite the stay at home edict from Pugetropolis. Edited March 24, 2020 by b0ardski Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjnakata Posted March 24, 2020 Report Share Posted March 24, 2020 16 minutes ago, b0ardski said: 49*north open, BYOB eat in your car, bathroom and lifts only, snowing lightly, great spring conditions, only a few cars in the lot I may need to fly to Spokane right now! ...oh wait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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