mappy Posted April 17, 2020 Author Share Posted April 17, 2020 Just now, DCTeacherman said: Either way I don’t see the need to rush the decision. In a month they’ll have more information to make a more informed decision. Sure, I get that. But I had hopes that schools were already planning for kids not to go back this academic year. and this sounds like they haven't been and they are only extending it to give themselves more time to plan. poorly planned is the gist of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SomeguyfromTakomaPark Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 Just now, mappy said: Sure, I get that. But I had hopes that schools were already planning for kids not to go back this academic year. and this sounds like they haven't been and they are only extending it to give themselves more time to plan. poorly planned is the gist of it. I get that, but no one knows what the summer/fall will look like so it’s hard to plan. You can’t say we’re definitely going back on X date and it’ll be back to normal. Need to just wait and see how things play out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris78 Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 2 minutes ago, mappy said: Sure, I get that. But I had hopes that schools were already planning for kids not to go back this academic year. and this sounds like they haven't been and they are only extending it to give themselves more time to plan. poorly planned is the gist of it. Surprised it's only to the 15th. If they decide its all good after that then go back for about 3 weeks. Doesnt make much sense to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mappy Posted April 17, 2020 Author Share Posted April 17, 2020 seems they are planning for long-haul at home learning. so maybe come may they will make the definitive call then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psuhoffman Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 15 minutes ago, supernovasky said: Really? I find PSU one of the most reasonable weather posters here... Don't waste your time 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yeoman Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 1 hour ago, leesburg 04 said: Sweden is doing the herd mentality thing. Population 10 million 13,000 confirmed cases 1,400 deaths so a 10% death rate so far. US population roughly 330 million I'll let you do the math if we went herd. I'm just as ready as anyone to get back at it but I'm not sure this would have been the right way. I apologize in C.A.P.E already posted lol That death rate calculation is about as worthless as tits on a boar - Sweden has one of the lowest testing rates in the world 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAPE Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 For those who have not figured this out yet, Phin is a classic contrarian troll. He is also a pompous, condescending ass. Yet he is easily triggered, and will take his ball and go home after quickly tiring of playing nice in the sandbox with the "shitheads", only to return again. An interesting pathological study. 2 2 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErinInTheSky Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 2.221 deaths and many states haven’t reported yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SomeguyfromTakomaPark Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 32 minutes ago, supernovasky said: 2.221 deaths and many states haven’t reported yet. I saw NY deaths spiked another 400 this afternoon, was that another dump of probable deaths? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inverted_Trough Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 1 hour ago, C.A.P.E. said: For those who have not figured this out yet, Phin is a classic contrarian troll. He is also a pompous, condescending ass. Yet he is easily triggered, and will take his ball and go home after quickly tiring of playing nice in the sandbox with the "shitheads", only to return again. An interesting pathological study. Sounds like he's very qualified to run for President 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErinInTheSky Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 11 minutes ago, DCTeacherman said: I saw NY deaths spiked another 400 this afternoon, was that another dump of probable deaths? I’m not entirely sure. Likely though. I’m glad they are being included now - one of the issues was the death data was harder to track as more people either chose or happened to die at home. Terrible situation in NY. waiting for the PA numbers. They had a very large increase in cases but who knows if it’s just lagged tests. Deaths will be more important to see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aldie 22 Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 Desantis gives the go ahead to reopen beaches as soon as today if local leaders want. Road trip!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SomeguyfromTakomaPark Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 15 minutes ago, supernovasky said: I’m not entirely sure. Likely though. I’m glad they are being included now - one of the issues was the death data was harder to track as more people either chose or happened to die at home. Terrible situation in NY. waiting for the PA numbers. They had a very large increase in cases but who knows if it’s just lagged tests. Deaths will be more important to see. I was gonna day today is finally a day where we’re not adding 30,000 cases but then I realized worldometer hasn’t added NY cases yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris78 Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 4 minutes ago, leesburg 04 said: Desantis gives the go ahead to reopen beaches as soon as today if local leaders want. Road trip!!! Florida has the 8th most cases in the country. Sounds like a good move lol 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nw baltimore wx Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 20 minutes ago, leesburg 04 said: Desantis gives the go ahead to reopen beaches as soon as today if local leaders want. Road trip!!! 6pm on the beach in Jacksonville. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErinInTheSky Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 Just now, nw baltimore wx said: 6pm on the beach in Jacksonville. Please tell me that’s not real. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nw baltimore wx Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 1 minute ago, supernovasky said: Please tell me that’s not real. Yep. Real. https://www.actionnewsjax.com/weather/skycams/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErinInTheSky Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 @psuhoffman whelp we have our answers on beaches then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nw baltimore wx Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 Jacksonville is the only cam that I saw that had victims on the beaches and I went through several cities. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JakkelWx Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 The HELL are those people doing 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WxUSAF Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 Hard to exactly follow daily fatality numbers on the JHU website but looks like 3K+ so far? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southmdwatcher Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 Is this JUST Jacksonville or the whole state of Florida? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErinInTheSky Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 Those Jacksonville beach pictures will be in history books. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nw baltimore wx Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 1 minute ago, JakkelWx said: The HELL are those people doing Duh. They are vacationing. And then they can go back home and give the ultimate gift to all their friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaydreb Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 4 minutes ago, supernovasky said: Those Jacksonville beach pictures will be in history books. Apparently they are open for walking, swimming, jogging, etc., but no group activities and social distancing must be practiced. What is allowed: Walking and running Biking Fishing Dog walking, which is allowed during all hours the beaches are open Swimming Surfing Participating in recreational activities consistent with social guidelines What is prohibited: Sunbathing Towels and blankets Chairs Coolers Grills Loitering on the beach without moving Congregating in groups larger than 10 people 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nw baltimore wx Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 1 minute ago, southmdwatcher said: Is this JUST Jacksonville or the whole state of Florida? So far, I think it’s just Jacksonville. But like the mayor of shark city in Jaws said, if we don’t open our beaches, the $ goes somewhere else. Many will follow suit. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlet Pimpernel Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 3 hours ago, mappy said: i have no idea, but i'm not a huge fan of it. sure a lot can change in a month, but enough that the state is comfortable sending kids back to school? no way... its probably a grace period to give them time how to handle the end of the year, grades, graduation etc. Thanks for all your updates on all this, I really appreciate it (as I'm sure others do too). Yeah, I think they're pushing the date incrementally to come up with whatever kind of plan on how to handle the end of the school year. Whether that's the best or not, I don't know...I kind of fully expect there won't be school the remainder of this year. What's interesting is I've heard some places had closed schools for the remainder of this year some time ago with no hesitation. Friend of mine in Atlanta told me back in March that they did just that, and at the time it surprised me (at that time, I think MD had set the closure date through March 27). At any rate, I don't mind the caution and not going back this academic year...though I have to imagine for seniors graduating this year with likely no ceremony, it will suck (high school, but also colleges and universities). Can't imagine they'll hold back diplomas. But I do wonder how anyone taking things like AP exams, SAT, etc. will work that out. Guess that will be up to the testing agencies, as that's done nation-wide. I've heard they may allow it to be done remotely at home, somehow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aldie 22 Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 13 minutes ago, nw baltimore wx said: 6pm on the beach in Jacksonville. Phin and yeoman approve 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aldie 22 Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 What's with the retail to go thing in Texas? Drive up to JC Penney and ask for a pack of underwear....size 3x? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maestrobjwa Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 8 minutes ago, Always in Zugzwang said: But I do wonder how anyone taking things like AP exams, SAT, etc. will work that out. Guess that will be up to the testing agencies, as that's done nation-wide. I've heard they may allow it to be done remotely at home, somehow. I'd imagine colleges are gonna let the requirements for those tests go (some colleges may have already decided to do that) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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