Predators and Prey

[WXYZ]

Stores here, even pharmacies, are now refusing entry to those without facemasks.
...I don't know what to think about this. It's a nice Catch-22 situation, isn't it? You can buy facemasks in pharmacies, but you can't enter a pharmacy without wearing a facemask. Ahhh...

 

[Breyo]

Stores here, even pharmacies, are now refusing entry to those without facemasks.
...I don't know what to think about this. It's a nice Catch-22 situation, isn't it? You can buy facemasks in pharmacies, but you can't enter a pharmacy without wearing a facemask. Ahhh...

Maybe there's like a black market for facemasks XD

 

[DRGN Juno]

Maybe there's like a black market for facemasks XD

There already is for toilet paper, so I wouldn't be surprised.

 

[Simo]

Stores here, even pharmacies, are now refusing entry to those without facemasks.
...I don't know what to think about this. It's a nice Catch-22 situation, isn't it? You can buy facemasks in pharmacies, but you can't enter a pharmacy without wearing a facemask. Ahhh...

It is an odd quandary. Is there still a lot of traffic, like in that one picture you shared? Hardly a car here at all...not that there's too many normally.

I finally figured out what this noise I hear at night is, that sounded almost like a bellowing moose: a very large hound dog, about a half mile away. I was unaware that dogs could emit such sounds; it looked so funny, seeing it with it's muzzle lifted skyward, emitting them. It sounded rather like the foghorn of a lighthouse, or the horn on a semi-truck.

One would get little sleep, with that dog.

 

[FrostHeart]

I'm depressed because all of my friends are hiding due to this virus. Occasionally you'd like to talk face to face and not over FAForums...

 

[Breyo]

I'm depressed because all of my friends are hiding due to this virus. Occasionally you'd like to talk face to face and not over FAForums...

Yeah, I noticed that the more extroverted types are suffering, while the more introverted people are in paradise. All I need is a coconut drink with a little umbrella
I hope you feel better! Just remember, this viral outbreak is just that: an outbreak. It won't last forever

 

[Simo]

I'm depressed because all of my friends are hiding due to this virus. Occasionally you'd like to talk face to face and not over FAForums...

I hear ya; it's SO quiet....even online, things have been kinda slow...almost like people are running out of things to say, because they don't have as many day to day things they have done, to talk about?

I'm gonna try and write some, and see where that goes; have been doing a lot more cooking and reading.

~

*scouts about for any BAD foxes*

 

[AcerbicSeth]

*scouts about for any BAD foxes*

Psst! I think @Ravofox went that way!
*Points southwards, where there's certainly not a trap waiting*

 

[TR273]

Yeah, I noticed that the more extroverted types are suffering, while the more introverted people are in paradise. All I need is a coconut drink with a little umbrella
I hope you feel better! Just remember, this viral outbreak is just that: an outbreak. It won't last forever

We had a bit of good news today.
One of the confirmed Covid-19 cases in my area has made a full recovery.
Also according to information from the UK government they aren’t shutting down online retailers so people who work in the delivery sector (like me) still have a job to do. We are taking precautions, gloves, sanitiser and just keeping our distance from the people we are delivering to, though it is a little odd to knock on someone's door, put the parcel on the step then retreat halfway down their path and conduct the conversation at distance.

 

[Simo]

Psst! I think @Ravofox went that way!
*Points southwards, where there's certainly not a trap waiting*

Thanks, Mr. Fox, I'll make a note of that!

*runs off, sniffing about for @Ravofox*

Huh....no sign of him...

 

[TR273]

Thanks, Mr. Fox, I'll make a note of that!

*runs off, sniffing about for @Ravofox*

Huh....no sign of him...

Remember, he may be disguised as a barrel at the moment....

 

[AcerbicSeth]

Grr... He's a sneaky critter, isn't he? He must be hiding somewhere!
(See, I told you there was no trap. )

 

[Simo]

Grr... He's a sneaky critter, isn't he? He must be hiding somewhere!
(See, I told you there was no trap. )

That Ravo certainly is!

Well, if ya see a fox, lemme know.

I happen to CATCH foxes!

 

[TR273]

Less being sneaky, more that's where he is living at the moment.

 

[WXYZ]

It is an odd quandary. Is there still a lot of traffic, like in that one picture you shared? Hardly a car here at all...not that there's too many normally.

No longer, obviously. The lockdown emptied all roads. Nobody is allowed to leave their homes unless you have to buy groceries or medications. Since the establishments here are are quite boring, and there aren't much libraries or any other interesting community venues, I don't miss going out that much. Anyway, these days, you are more likely to see this if you manage to venture out.

 

[Simo]

No longer, obviously. The lockdown emptied all roads. Nobody is allowed to leave their homes unless you have to buy groceries or medications. Since the establishments here are are quite boring, and there aren't much libraries or any other interesting community venues, I don't miss going out that much. Anyway, these days, you are more likely to see this if you manage to venture out.

Wow, what a huge difference.

Here, you can still drive, and get groceries, and all that, and generally, you have to go 10 to 15 miles, to reach a store/get to town, so they are not stopping cars, given how rural it is. But it is very quiet.

 

[WXYZ]

Wow, what a huge difference.

Well, mostly all roads. I went outside one time to buy something that could help with a blocked drain, and there were cars going to and fro when I walked a bit further from my house...not sure why, but I presume most of the drivers are workers and people doing errands.

 

[TR273]

Wow, what a huge difference.

Here, you can still drive, and get groceries, and all that, and generally, you have to go 10 to 15 miles, to reach a store/get to town, so they are not stopping cars, given how rural it is. But it is very quiet.

I'm kind of the same, everything is very rural but there are less cars on the roads and most of what I've been meeting are delivery vans. The towns and villages are pretty dead though.
I'm actually quite worried about some of the small businesses in the area since they don't run on huge profits some of them may not reopen when this is over. There's a lovely Italian restaurant in the nearest town that has the best food but it's not very big and there is a cafe on my delivery route that has really friendly staff, an interesting selection of cakes and good tea (plus they mostly know my order when I go in now so that's nice).

 

[DRGN Juno]

We're still allowed to go out for supplies or to stop ourselves from going insane. But with everything nonessential closed, there's no point. Some online retailers are offering free shipping, so now I can be even lazier when it comes to buying things.

But if BC keeps being BC, we're probably gonna get a nationwide lockdown in the next few days.

 

[FlannelFox]

Yeah, I noticed that the more extroverted types are suffering, while the more introverted people are in paradise. All I need is a coconut drink with a little umbrella
I hope you feel better! Just remember, this viral outbreak is just that: an outbreak. It won't last forever

The introvert in me is enjoying this way too much~
*Clinks Pina Coladas*

I hear ya; it's SO quiet....even online, things have been kinda slow...almost like people are running out of things to say, because they don't have as many day to day things they have done, to talk about?

I'm gonna try and write some, and see where that goes; have been doing a lot more cooking and reading.

~

*scouts about for any BAD foxes*

*Zips into my skunk onesie and holds a sign with a crude arrow pointing toward Mouseland that says "They went that'a'way!"*

It is quiet here.. I think I've caught what @Keefur has- I can't sit still without getting pulled away by something or someone. I spent all day doing my 'paperwork' type stuff too, namely taxes~
I tried actually physically writing down what I wanted to get done this morning while I was doing news/coffee and lo and behold it got done.. might've made a new morning ritual!

I sat on a conference call I got invited to this afternoon and listened to locals ask questions to local docs, county execs and a congresswoman about what's going on. Good information but nothing too new to me- still good to hear the communication. Doctors are largely unequipped to safely treat people here and this county has only tested 720 people (39 positive), but they're doing what they can with what they have it seems. I was surprised how many people were out when I went out last.

 

[WXYZ]

Found this resource for those coping under these times...US-centric, though: Mutual Aid Hub

 

[FlannelFox]

Found this resource for those coping under these times...US-centric, though: Mutual Aid Hub

That's really cool, there's a dot about 20 minutes from me. They've got a facebook page so I'll watch to see if there's anything I can do
Also might recommend the one in TN to my grandmother- worried for her..
Thanks!

 

[FrostHeart]

Found this resource for those coping under these times...US-centric, though: Mutual Aid Hub

You know, most people usually smoke pot, than they play a few rounds of skiiball

 

[Simo]

*Zips into my skunk onesie and holds a sign with a crude arrow pointing toward Mouseland that says "They went that'a'way!"*

*sniffs about*

Why thanks, Mr Skunk!

(huh, awfully funny smelling skunk, there... )

 

[FrostHeart]

(Is a kitsune a fox?)