I’m pretty happy being tens of thousands of kilometers away from anything that frightening. 
The Coronavirus Chronicles -Three Strikes You're Out
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the Ferret
Road warrior
interesting thing in the social media here locally
Ride alone! :biker:
Not :biker: :biker:
Not :biker: :biker:
peterbaron
Road warrior
Gin60, mask policy in my wife hospital is a liquid issue, keeps changing as the pandemic develops or they are lacking of them.? I got confused.....Gone in 60_imp said:
No mask for me at home
As to the others, stay worry free, we are all friends, regardless of any distance or opinions.....
Wisedrum
Road warrior
In Germany we have federalism. Different federal countries, states of Germay, have different rules for what is allowed in the crisis or not. All in common is a breakdown of contacts. Not more than 2 strange persons should meet outside with a distance of 2 meter between them. Exceptions are family members.
As far as private motorbike riding is concerned, some states allow them, some don't. In my part Schleswig Holstein you can go out for a ride. Alone. I do so every day. You are not allowed to travel within Germany, but can ride in your state. Some bikers, which have to leave their bikes parked, spread bad thoughts about those, who can and keep on riding. Their main argument is egoism not taking care of solidarity. A controvers argument. In a way their frustatration is understandable, but it doesn't bother me at all. Some bikers do group riding, never been of any interest to me and when taking a rest, they don't avoid the socialization so common without the crisis for an "amusing" talk face to face.
Today is another day for a ride.
Be careful with or without Corona!
Wisedrum
As far as private motorbike riding is concerned, some states allow them, some don't. In my part Schleswig Holstein you can go out for a ride. Alone. I do so every day. You are not allowed to travel within Germany, but can ride in your state. Some bikers, which have to leave their bikes parked, spread bad thoughts about those, who can and keep on riding. Their main argument is egoism not taking care of solidarity. A controvers argument. In a way their frustatration is understandable, but it doesn't bother me at all. Some bikers do group riding, never been of any interest to me and when taking a rest, they don't avoid the socialization so common without the crisis for an "amusing" talk face to face.
Today is another day for a ride.
Be careful with or without Corona!
Wisedrum
Houtman_imp
Road warrior
Some one came to our house yesterday and I told him you can take your mask of here , he said I can not : "that is my face "
Stichill
Road warrior
Good for you, Wisedrum! There's an old saying, "Misery loves company." Such people lack the strength of character to "mind their own beer" and accept other people's freedoms. For example, if you were forced to stop riding, it would not change the fact that they cannot ride. Rather than resent those who can ride, they should celebrate your freedom to ride and press the politicians in their own state to look to your state as a good example of safe recreation and respect for personal freedom. If there's any solidarity, it should be among riders to promote riding...not among riders to promote not riding.Wisedrum_imp said:
Lol, oldie but a goodie!Houtman_imp said:
That is interesting, ferret. Thanks for posting, I shared it with my MC.The ferret_imp said:interesting thing in the social media here locally
Wisedrum
Road warrior
The great Loriot, Victor von Bülow, made a scetch out of this joke many years ago. After a few sentences the monster, the actor is asked to take of his mask and wonders what he shall do. The clip is in German but maybe you will get the idea.Houtman_imp said:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=LD9ZiStrHuM&t=96s
Wisedrum
Houtman_imp
Road warrior
peterbaron
Road warrior
His cough sounds like the start of Covid 19 .Houtman_imp said:
:rofl:
Had to go to the Willows Walmart for an essential head of pre-Easter lettuce.
The Willows Walmart is not the nearest source of produce, but if my route is circuitous enough it ends up right on my way home.
Hence I enjoyed a nice ride on the deserted West side through the foothills. Beautiful spring day, the hills are green and the cows are happy!
It was so nice I took an essential side run a little ways up into the Mendocino National Forest, which I guess may have been closed. There is no gate or big CLOSED sign so I went up a couple thousand feet to enjoy the view. That was essential too.
I encountered about a half dozen assorted vehicles and two motorcycles in the hills, all apparently engaged in essential activity.
Also remembered the lettuce.
Ben
The Willows Walmart is not the nearest source of produce, but if my route is circuitous enough it ends up right on my way home.
Hence I enjoyed a nice ride on the deserted West side through the foothills. Beautiful spring day, the hills are green and the cows are happy!
It was so nice I took an essential side run a little ways up into the Mendocino National Forest, which I guess may have been closed. There is no gate or big CLOSED sign so I went up a couple thousand feet to enjoy the view. That was essential too.
I encountered about a half dozen assorted vehicles and two motorcycles in the hills, all apparently engaged in essential activity.
Also remembered the lettuce.
Ben
the Ferret
Road warrior
I'm jealous. I took my usual 19.3 mile round trip ride to my local park again (19 th day in a row), but must say once again appreciated and enjoyed every mile and every tenth.
Houtman_imp
Road warrior
I went on the BRP again yesterday and it was VERY busy , cars parked everywhere with people hiking , taking a picnic and other activities.
The one thing which surprised me that nearly half of all the cars and SUV's were Subaru's ! Outdoor people must like these .
The one thing which surprised me that nearly half of all the cars and SUV's were Subaru's ! Outdoor people must like these .
Wisedrum
Road warrior
Easter sunday.
Everything is locked or closed. Not anything goes anymore. No ice today. Nevertheless Happy Easter to everyone.
Wisedrum
Everything is locked or closed. Not anything goes anymore. No ice today. Nevertheless Happy Easter to everyone.
Wisedrum
the Ferret
Road warrior
Houtman, back in 2012 I think it was, my wife and I rode up to Bar Harbor Maine on the ST 1300. So we were in Maine, Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire etc and one day I said to my wife, "Have you noticed about every other car around here is a Subaru?". She had. It was weird. You rarely saw a Subaru in Ohio back then, but they are becoming more popular here now. Not like Ford pickup trucks lol, but we do see one about every time we are out now.Houtman_imp said:
Houtman_imp
Road warrior
With all Subaru's being all 4 wheel drive vehicles , in mountain states they are very useful , including WNC.
Gone in 60
Road warrior
So, my wife and I just made ourselves essential!
My wife's medical agency is rolling out tele-medicine, and she'll be one of the first people to test the system with patients this week. That will allow her to work while at home or while caring for her mom. And, I got a call from a friend asking if I can come turn wrenches in his one-man car repair shop. It seems that with everyone finding themselves with time on their hands, people are catching up on their projects. He has a sudden increase in cars coming in, and needs help to keep up. He can only afford to pay me about what I'd make stocking shelves at the local grocery, but I'd rather fix cars in an open garage than be in a crowded store right now. It's been rainy here, but if the weather clears up, at least I'll get to ride more, and it will be for an essential purpose!
My wife's medical agency is rolling out tele-medicine, and she'll be one of the first people to test the system with patients this week. That will allow her to work while at home or while caring for her mom. And, I got a call from a friend asking if I can come turn wrenches in his one-man car repair shop. It seems that with everyone finding themselves with time on their hands, people are catching up on their projects. He has a sudden increase in cars coming in, and needs help to keep up. He can only afford to pay me about what I'd make stocking shelves at the local grocery, but I'd rather fix cars in an open garage than be in a crowded store right now. It's been rainy here, but if the weather clears up, at least I'll get to ride more, and it will be for an essential purpose!
Good news Gone in 60.
Inhouse Bob
Road warrior
So now it's a two-man garage. Good news!
the Ferret
Road warrior
Local expert on the news tonight predicted we will be shut in for another 8 weeks at least. Which means more risky trips to the grocery.
Interesting that some churches held in house services in Ky on Easter even though ordered not to by the Gov and State Troopers were there putting notices on windshields from the Ky board of health that after leaving the service people were instructed to go home and self quarantine for 14 days.
Earlier there was a revival in Kentucky ignoring social distancing rules and 28 people caught the virus and 6 died.
Interesting that some churches held in house services in Ky on Easter even though ordered not to by the Gov and State Troopers were there putting notices on windshields from the Ky board of health that after leaving the service people were instructed to go home and self quarantine for 14 days.
Earlier there was a revival in Kentucky ignoring social distancing rules and 28 people caught the virus and 6 died.
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