Crossing state lines - Page 7

Sweetbay magnolia · ‎04-14-2013

@QueenDanceALot wrote:
@Sweetbay magnolia wrote:
All I mean, really, is that state lines are not impermeable borders and the response in my opinion has been scattershot.
@Sweetbay magnolia

You did say that "it's far too little too late, anyway"

That's quite a different statement than state lines are not impermeable.

I'm going with the experts and not people shrugging their shoulders.

HI, @QueenDanceALot . My meaning has been lost here, which was a broad response to a broad question about real-time restrictions about crossing state lines, and which became somehow an assumption of a lack of understanding of the imperative to shelter in place, a somehow shrugging off the advice of experts, which may have been interpreted, but which was not intended. I see, too, that there is an undercurrent of an on-going conversation amongst a group that is woven into the fabric of the original question, that I am not responding to.

"Too little too late" (a metaphorical turn of phrase) is my regret that the strict imposition of country-wide travel restrictions has not happened sooner. How unfortunate that a more unified and thus trackable method of response hasn't been the narrative (IMO, of course), as "state borders are not impermeable" (to the transmission of disease). But also, looking at the situation realistically, that people will still move around, and of necessity may have to cross state lines. It's just not all black and white. It's a complex issue with many angles, difficult to sum up simply. I see I should have not even begun to try and express a viewpoint. Too messy, and extraordinarily not needed right now. My psyche doesn't need to bleed useless, defensive energy.

I am as emotional, scared, and frustrated as the next person. My first response to the concept of "social distancing" was to understand that a drop in the bucket eventually fills up the bucket, even as I didn't see that same response in others.

I'd have no reason to put forth fallacious arguments and then retract them merely for the sake of righteousness. I'm just trying to cope, along with everyone else. I hope we arrive on the other side with our loved ones, our souls and spirits, and our kindness, intact.

Cogito ergo sum

shoesnbags · ‎03-10-2010

@Laura14 wrote:
@gidgetgh My mother wants to come up from FL to GA for family birthdays next week and they don't want to get stopped halfway either. It's a mess!

@Laura14

The only acceptable reason for your mother to be traveling from FL to GA at this point would be a family member who is DYING, not having a birthday. It’s going to continue to be a mess if people don’t stay put.

"Breathe in, breathe out, move on." Jimmy Buffett

Laura14 · ‎06-09-2014

With you @shoesnbags . Unfortunately, there is little care about my opinion.

NAES1 · ‎09-02-2011

Hello Sweetbay, my dear musical friend, ( )

My understanding as I am learning, too. The following:

I closed off with answering most questions days ago, but do want to reply back- to two friends, so taking the opportunity now.

I read only 1 time the content of your opinion. I understand it to be very important, along knowing its total sluggishness..OH YES, I DO! Remember not everyone has the same understanding as others.

We have a total locked down state.

Only two grocery stores opened (close by); no one coming in from another state. Pharmacies are opened for selected times. If everyone does not follow through as a pattern with guidelines, then we defeat what everyone wants to happened.

The state adjacent to us has the loss of 2 babies, two 50 aged something men, and 1 women. No heath issues, but either working, or babies being hugged, cared for while guardian worked. This was 3 days ago. We have 1 death farther north of us three days ago.

STAY AT HOME, NO TRAVELING TO ANOTHER STATE. AND! If going out make it one time if absolutely necessary.

We are ordering 99% on line until we are closed /shut down with the postal system [IF] completely stops ...

.........( heard that earlier on news). Yes, I understand your message.

Birthdays, social gatherings is taking a dangerous risk if one does not know 100% that everyone is CoV19 free.

My husband and I have been at home -alone- since the first 10 days of March.

No one is allowed in our home.

All family members are doing the same in their own homes, also.

Call a friend or family member if that lonely. [At This Time] Peace.

@Sweetbay magnolia / 4-04-'20

shoesnbags · ‎03-10-2010

@Laura14 wrote:
With you @shoesnbags . Unfortunately, there is little care about my opinion.

@Laura14

I realized that after I read through more of your posts. Made me smile, but seriously, you do have my sympathy.

"Breathe in, breathe out, move on." Jimmy Buffett

homedecor1 · ‎03-09-2010

@Laura14

I know the feeling - My kids have turned into my parents & know what "they are mean"! Just kidding, my boys know I'm like your mom my attitude: "don't think you will stop me when I get something in my head!"

The worse thing reality for me is not listening to them (don't tell them😉).

I returned home because spouse was taken ill and hospitalized. I was able to fly home first week of March. After I got settled, got him home obviously the Covid was hitting PA/NY and then NJ.

My kids kept telling me to go food shopping, buy essentials, stay home, etc.-- did I listen NOPE! Now look here in FL it's a mess...we are now experiencing what most up North have been dealing with for over a month☹️....

maybe Mom is like me BUT in this case "our kids know best!". hang in there she ain't going nowhere....I know bad grammar but that's what I'm thinking....

hugs

Laura14 · ‎06-09-2014

@homedecor1 I hope your family member is better. ❤️ I am so stressed over so much in my life but at least I had my say and, god forbid the worst happens, I can let myself off the hook that I tried.

I really do understand the extroverts of the world need their stimulation. It just hurts to watch them take those kinds of risk sometimes. Stay safe and well.

suzyQ3 · ‎03-09-2010

@homedecor1 wrote:
@Laura14

I know the feeling - My kids have turned into my parents & know what "they are mean"! Just kidding, my boys know I'm like your mom my attitude: "don't think you will stop me when I get something in my head!"

The worse thing reality for me is not listening to them (don't tell them😉).

I returned home because spouse was taken ill and hospitalized. I was able to fly home first week of March. After I got settled, got him home obviously the Covid was hitting PA/NY and then NJ.

My kids kept telling me to go food shopping, buy essentials, stay home, etc.-- did I listen NOPE! Now look here in FL it's a mess...we are now experiencing what most up North have been dealing with for over a month☹️....

maybe Mom is like me BUT in this case "our kids know best!". hang in there she ain't going nowhere....I know bad grammar but that's what I'm thinking....

hugs

@homedecor1, apparently lots of adult children have complained about their parents' nonchalance early on. At one time my daughter just blew up at me because I wasn't taking her advice about precautions.

She herself did everything right for her family. But wouldn't you know it, all four of them contracted the virus (all are recovering well). It was most likely our teen grandson that brought it home about three or four weeks ago.

Hence the immense importance of a lockdown.

~Who in the world am I? Ah, that's the great puzzle~ Lewis Carroll, Alice in Wonderland

Kachina624 · ‎03-10-2010

@katiemichelle wrote:
I heard on a Live PD Special tonight that some states may consider clamping down on sales of alcohol to prevent domestic violence.

@katiemichelle They should have done that 100 years ago.

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