Conavirus......

[Yppej]

I like this video:

https://youtu.be/uo7HB-slsm4

[razz]

I have a cruise to Alaska planned for early May. The cruise line has offered to exchange the cruise for another cruise scheduled before Dec 31/20. What would you do?

[iris lilies]

I have a cruise to Alaska planned for early May. The cruise line has offered to exchange the cruise for another cruise scheduled before Dec 31/20. What would you do?

Take the exchange. But realistically is there a cruise that you would take in November or December? It’s really not a very good offer.

We have land trips planned for May, but it’s entirely possible both conferences will be called off, I am not making any airfare reservations that I can’t afford to lose.

[gimmethesimplelife]

I now find myself with unexpected time off in what should be peak season due to corporate cancellations. I am not out of a job but the juicy overtime is fading away. At least I got some of the juicy overtime with 15% of it going towards my 401 (K). At any rate, I'm going to Mexico - Los Algodones - next week. Dental cleaning, night guards, bp meds, valerian, bee pollen, copper cuff bands and soap. And Retin A and renova. Will post as to whether the border is paranoid - on both sides. I'm wondering if reentering the US is going to be more bizarre than usual now. Rob

[gimmethesimplelife]

I have a cruise to Alaska planned for early May. The cruise line has offered to exchange the cruise for another cruise scheduled before Dec 31/20. What would you do?

That's a hard call. Alaska is indeed incredibly beautiful. There's a but coming, though - this virus seems to like nursing homes and cruise ships, though. That said, I'm risking it and traveling to Mexico next week. Rob

[Rogar]

I have a cruise to Alaska planned for early May. The cruise line has offered to exchange the cruise for another cruise scheduled before Dec 31/20. What would you do?

I'm a little bit of a germaphobe, but I plan on following the CDC recommendations for older people, stay at home as much as possible and avoid crowds. I enjoy outdoor activity and don't plan on holing up in my house. There are plenty of outdoor things this time of year that don't involve indoor crowds.

With a little luck this will be like the seasonal flu and there will be some relief by May, but you never know. If it were me I might see if there is a possibility of a full or partial refund and look for an alternate vacation rather than locking into a December cruise, if that's even possible?

[Teacher Terry]

It’s not a good offer because Alaskan cruises are expensive and in November or December you will end up in the Caribbean which is cheap. Depending on the room you booked ask if you could stand to be quarantined in it for 2 weeks. If you have a balcony that would be better. We always book a inside cabin because we like it dark to sleep and are never in our room. Being in a high risk group you couldn’t pay me to go. I do love cruises and that one is excellent.

[gimmethesimplelife]

There's a new case in Maricopa County, Arizona, said to be community spread. Good thing I'm so close to Mexico to stock up on meds! I'm thinking we may indeed encounter significant disruptions to our lives but time will tell. Rob

[JaneV2.0]

Though I'm the furthest thing from a germophobe, and I haven't had the flu--or even a cold that I can remember--for some 25 years, I'm taking extraordinary (for me) precautions for this outbreak.

[Teacher Terry]

Part of the problem is if one person stays home and the other one goes to large events they will bring it home. How to agree to self isolate and for how long not knowing if this is only the beginning?