Look - we all know there are differences of opinions about fishing (especially steelhead - could not pass that up and probably should of - LOL) or lack thereof, the Corona Virus or life in general. By opening discussion/returning discussion regarding something with someone, especially political or spiritual/religious, which does not agree with you only emboldens their POV and maybe themselves. The best thing to do is jump past their comments, especially in response to your post, or put them in Ignore. While it may make some feel better to argue their POV, does it really help the thread or the board or have a chance of changing the other's POV? ---> NOPE!!!
We are all going through challenging times regarding financial, physical and emotional times to name a few. But the problems we are experiencing are just a microcosm of what the US or the rest of the world is experiencing. Imagine being in Spain or Italy. Imagine what NYC is going through - they are lining up refrigerated trucks for the anticipated deaths in NYC. That could be what we experience in Seattle, Chicago, Detroit, New Orleans or where ever we live sooner than we think. Hospitals/doctors could establish priorities on who gets incubation (ventilators) based on age, underlying conditions, ability to survive the treatment, etc. They are already doing that in Europe. BTW I would be SOL for sure...
There are a lot of decisions being made by our elected leaders including the President. For example: What is 'essential' was decided at a pay grade way above us so to speak. While we may agree or disagree we have very little to no impact on what that is or will be. So why worry about it - we can not change it...
We need to recognize and accept the bigger issue/picture/solution. At the same time we can also be a part of the solution within our control. Social distancing is primary to that. If we see no one the virus can not be passed to us nor can we pass it on. With minor/minimal exposure (low risk) we can get the food, drugs, and essentials we need to live. Many of us can no longer work nor pursue what makes us happy. Fishing is one of those things. BUT think about how many businesses were declared 'non-essential' and layoffs were associated with that. Based on this weeks unemployment request numbers for this week - MILLIONS!
We have seen what is happening in our locale. Numerous businesses and people stepping up. A ' cottage' industry' is forming for the good of others. The out-pouring of thanks is global. We can add to that. Donate the hours and/or dollars you could of spent fishing into helping others... Go to a local establishment and say ' I will take food to whom you know needs food and I will pay for it and take it there for free'. Ask in your local community what you can do... They would cherish your support. FYI - I have been a 'Santa Helper' at Children's Hospital for years. I go about making their dreams come true - often with my own gifts. At the end of the night I bawl my heart and soul out but never let on during my visits with those so much in need. I just hope I will be allowed to continue this year...
IMHO what emerges from this pandemic will be stronger and better. We just need to get there. It will take time and sacrifice. But we will get there...
We are all going through challenging times regarding financial, physical and emotional times to name a few. But the problems we are experiencing are just a microcosm of what the US or the rest of the world is experiencing. Imagine being in Spain or Italy. Imagine what NYC is going through - they are lining up refrigerated trucks for the anticipated deaths in NYC. That could be what we experience in Seattle, Chicago, Detroit, New Orleans or where ever we live sooner than we think. Hospitals/doctors could establish priorities on who gets incubation (ventilators) based on age, underlying conditions, ability to survive the treatment, etc. They are already doing that in Europe. BTW I would be SOL for sure...
There are a lot of decisions being made by our elected leaders including the President. For example: What is 'essential' was decided at a pay grade way above us so to speak. While we may agree or disagree we have very little to no impact on what that is or will be. So why worry about it - we can not change it...
We need to recognize and accept the bigger issue/picture/solution. At the same time we can also be a part of the solution within our control. Social distancing is primary to that. If we see no one the virus can not be passed to us nor can we pass it on. With minor/minimal exposure (low risk) we can get the food, drugs, and essentials we need to live. Many of us can no longer work nor pursue what makes us happy. Fishing is one of those things. BUT think about how many businesses were declared 'non-essential' and layoffs were associated with that. Based on this weeks unemployment request numbers for this week - MILLIONS!
We have seen what is happening in our locale. Numerous businesses and people stepping up. A ' cottage' industry' is forming for the good of others. The out-pouring of thanks is global. We can add to that. Donate the hours and/or dollars you could of spent fishing into helping others... Go to a local establishment and say ' I will take food to whom you know needs food and I will pay for it and take it there for free'. Ask in your local community what you can do... They would cherish your support. FYI - I have been a 'Santa Helper' at Children's Hospital for years. I go about making their dreams come true - often with my own gifts. At the end of the night I bawl my heart and soul out but never let on during my visits with those so much in need. I just hope I will be allowed to continue this year...
IMHO what emerges from this pandemic will be stronger and better. We just need to get there. It will take time and sacrifice. But we will get there...