tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8492685525705691186.post3001612407749011503..comments2024-03-27T11:44:15.723-04:00Comments on The Retrogrouch: Corona Virus BluesBrookshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12110998345857993287noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8492685525705691186.post-72752424640024937012020-03-20T23:22:53.837-04:002020-03-20T23:22:53.837-04:00We've had it a bit better, weather-wise, here ...We've had it a bit better, weather-wise, here in VA. I've been able to squeeze in some nice rides 2 days in a row, between showers.<br /><br />Our federal government waited much too long to decide that test kits were warranted, to the point that not long ago little South Korea had tested several times more persons than had been tested in the mighty US of A. Of course, why would test kits be needed for a situation that is merely a Democratic hoax?<br /><br />Now that our government is coming to the realization that they have tallied only a small fraction of the actual number of persons already infected, they can deduce that hospitals could face an impossible onslaught of cases in a few more days. ICU rooms will become less accessible than a college education. Though the area under the curve (eventual cumulative cases) can't be affected, forced isolation will be used to flatten the curve.<br /><br />For the good of my fellow citizens, I will employ social distancing. And I will prepare in ways that I believe make sense:<br />I am maintaining a vigorous exercise regimen to try to (hopefully) fortify my aged body's immune response to this virus when I do contract it.<br />I am preparing mentally for forced isolation that may last for several months.<br /><br />And ultimately, I may have to tear apart my perfectly good road bike to finally treat it to paint removal/refinish that it deserves after 30 years of faithful service. Such a project is always good for the soul, and in these times may be a therapeutic way to spend time in isolation.Rob in VAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09808912030913573444noreply@blogger.com