COVID: If You're A Fat Bloke Aged More Than 60 ...

[BritManToo]

14 minutes ago, Grumpy John said:

True,  but it's what's between the gnarly looking pins that make our wifes happy

You keep your wallet in your pantsunderwear?

Edited March 30, 2020 by BritManToo

[stouricks]

11 hours ago, evadgib said:

shaved 20 mins off my regular walk time

Had to read this twice to make sure you had put WALK!     LOL

[KKr]

30 minutes ago, Grumpy John said:

As I  type these  words!  Just finished my manicure minutes ago.  Any of my ex Aussie wives response to "It's time for a manicure" would be f@lk off and do it yourself! 

 

do I spot two different brands of dishwasher on the photos ?
as I only have one that does not have this pedi / mani mode button I am thinking whether I should trade up?
any brands that have a 14-days return if not as expected policy,
or that provide replacement in case of warranty issues ?
 

[Kwasaki]

50 minutes ago, Gandtee said:

I am 86. What is covid-19????

???? Your passed 60 so your OK, it's a flu the danger is getting pneumonia in addition from what I understand.

[KKr]

1 minute ago, Kwasaki said:

 

1 minute ago, Kwasaki said:

it's a flu

please correct me if I am wrong, but as I understand, there is a significant difference:
flu makes you feel sick, and thereafter you are spreading viruses.
Covid19 makes you spread viruses before you feel sick enough to pay attention.

[Jack Mountain]

It seems I no longer have to worry about my pension ...

[verticalift]

 

Covid-19

Feeling confused as to why Coronavirus is a bigger deal than Seasonal flu? Here it is in a nutshell. I hope this helps. Feel free to share this to others who don’t understand...

It has to do with RNA sequencing.... I.e. genetics.
 

Seasonal flu is an “all human virus”. The DNA/RNA chains that make up the virus are recognized by the human immune system. This means that your body has some immunity to it before it comes around each year... you get immunity two ways...through exposure to a virus, or by getting a flu shot.

 

Novel viruses, come from animals.... the WHO tracks novel viruses in animals, (sometimes for years watching for mutations). Usually these viruses only transfer from animal to animal (pigs in the case of H1N1) (birds in the case of the Spanish flu).

 

But once, one of these animal viruses mutates, and starts to transfer from animals to humans... then it’s a problem, Why? Because we have no natural or acquired immunity.. the RNA sequencing of the genes inside the virus isn’t human, and the human immune system doesn’t recognize it so, we can’t fight it off.

 

Now.... sometimes, the mutation only allows transfer from animal to human, for years it’s only transmission is from an infected animal to a human before it finally mutates so that it can now transfer human to human... once that happens..we have a new contagion phase. And depending on the fashion of this new mutation, thats what decides how contagious, or how deadly it’s gonna be.....

 

H1N1 was deadly....but it did not mutate in a way that was as deadly as the Spanish flu. It’s RNA was slower to mutate and it attacked its host differently, too.

 

Fast forward.....
Now, here comes this Coronavirus... it existed in animals only, for nobody knows how long...but one day, at an animal market, in Wuhan China, in December 2019, it mutated and made the jump from animal to people. (Interesting Fact: There is a Safety Level 4 Bio Lab located only a few city blocks away from the animal market)

 
At first, only animals could give it to a person... But here is the scary part.... in just TWO WEEKS it mutated again and gained the ability to jump from human to human. Scientists call this quick ability, “slippery”.

 

This Coronavirus, not being in any form a “human” virus (whereas we would all have some natural or acquired immunity). Took off like a rocket. And this was because, Humans have no known immunity... doctors have no known medicines for it.

 

And it just so happens that this particular mutated animal virus, changed itself in such a way the way that it causes great damage to human lungs....

 

That’s why Coronavirus is different from seasonal flu, or H1N1 or any other type of influenza.... this one is slippery AF. And it’s a lung eater...

 

And, it’s already mutated AGAIN, so that we now have two strains to deal with, strain S, and strain L....which makes it twice as hard to develop a vaccine.

 

We really have no tools in our shed, with this. History has shown that fast and immediate closings of public places has helped in the past pandemics. 

 

Philadelphia and Baltimore were reluctant to close events in 1918 and they were the hardest hit in the US during the Spanish Flu.

 

Factoid: Henry VIII stayed in his room and allowed no one near him, till the Black Plague passed...(honestly...I understand him so much better now).

Just like us, he had no tools in his shed, except social isolation...

 

And let me end by saying....right now it’s hitting older folks harder... but this genome is so slippery...if it mutates again (and it will). Who is to say, what it will do next.

 

Be smart folks... acting like you’re unafraid, is not cool right now.

 

 #flattenthecurve. Stay home folks... and share this to those that just are not catching on.

[NanLaew]

23 hours ago, Lacessit said:

You're not doomed, but you do have to ease up on the dishwashers.

Speaking of which, do any of your dishwashers do this for you?

How about the nail pairings? Where do they go?

 

Thai-Khmer black magic is very real!

 

This public service announcement brought to you by....

[JungleBiker]

2 hours ago, BKKBike09 said:

 

Also, I like beer, and I've no plan to stop drinking it yet.  

 

 

https://www.drmirkin.com/health/morehealth/alcohol-and-cancer-risk.html 

[Rimmer]

A post in giant bold fornts has been removed also an off topic troll post

[yuyiinthesky]

What I don't understand is why nowhere smoking is mentioned, nowhere any info on how many of the sick are smokers, how many of the dead had been smoking and have damaged lungs from smoking. 

The obvious gets ignored.

Oh yes, I forgot, big tax income on cigarettes, and big gifts by the tobacco lobby to the politicians ...

[yuyiinthesky]

On 3/30/2020 at 11:03 AM, verticalift said:

This Coronavirus, not being in any form a “human” virus (whereas we would all have some natural or acquired immunity). Took off like a rocket. And this was because, Humans have no known immunity...

So what? It works the same as with all other viruses, you get it, and acquire immunity. Most infected ones do not even notice the infection, but they acquire some immunity anyway. And there it is, now it is a "human" virus.
 

On 3/30/2020 at 11:03 AM, verticalift said:

We really have no tools in our shed, with this. History has shown that fast and immediate closings of public places has helped in the past pandemics. 

We have and always had a very effective "tool in our shed". It is our immune system. You might have heard from it. Same as with all the other pandemics, the spread of the virus stops when enough have acquired immunity. "History has shown that".

You can try to flatten the curve, that is all fine, but you have to go through it, and reach the required percentage of people having acquired immunity. Only then the virus will stop spreading.

 

And since we know that this virus attacks the lungs, may be focus on getting them in good shape. Stop smoking, reduce air pollution, exercise to increase your lung capacity.

[frantick]

On 3/30/2020 at 11:03 AM, verticalift said:

 

Covid-19

Feeling confused as to why Coronavirus is a bigger deal than Seasonal flu? Here it is in a nutshell. I hope this helps. Feel free to share this to others who don’t understand...

It has to do with RNA sequencing.... I.e. genetics.
 

Seasonal flu is an “all human virus”. The DNA/RNA chains that make up the virus are recognized by the human immune system. This means that your body has some immunity to it before it comes around each year... you get immunity two ways...through exposure to a virus, or by getting a flu shot.

 

Novel viruses, come from animals.... the WHO tracks novel viruses in animals, (sometimes for years watching for mutations). Usually these viruses only transfer from animal to animal (pigs in the case of H1N1) (birds in the case of the Spanish flu).

 

But once, one of these animal viruses mutates, and starts to transfer from animals to humans... then it’s a problem, Why? Because we have no natural or acquired immunity.. the RNA sequencing of the genes inside the virus isn’t human, and the human immune system doesn’t recognize it so, we can’t fight it off.

 

Now.... sometimes, the mutation only allows transfer from animal to human, for years it’s only transmission is from an infected animal to a human before it finally mutates so that it can now transfer human to human... once that happens..we have a new contagion phase. And depending on the fashion of this new mutation, thats what decides how contagious, or how deadly it’s gonna be.....

 

H1N1 was deadly....but it did not mutate in a way that was as deadly as the Spanish flu. It’s RNA was slower to mutate and it attacked its host differently, too.

 

Fast forward.....
Now, here comes this Coronavirus... it existed in animals only, for nobody knows how long...but one day, at an animal market, in Wuhan China, in December 2019, it mutated and made the jump from animal to people. (Interesting Fact: There is a Safety Level 4 Bio Lab located only a few city blocks away from the animal market)

 
At first, only animals could give it to a person... But here is the scary part.... in just TWO WEEKS it mutated again and gained the ability to jump from human to human. Scientists call this quick ability, “slippery”.

 

This Coronavirus, not being in any form a “human” virus (whereas we would all have some natural or acquired immunity). Took off like a rocket. And this was because, Humans have no known immunity... doctors have no known medicines for it.

 

And it just so happens that this particular mutated animal virus, changed itself in such a way the way that it causes great damage to human lungs....

 

That’s why Coronavirus is different from seasonal flu, or H1N1 or any other type of influenza.... this one is slippery AF. And it’s a lung eater...

 

And, it’s already mutated AGAIN, so that we now have two strains to deal with, strain S, and strain L....which makes it twice as hard to develop a vaccine.

 

We really have no tools in our shed, with this. History has shown that fast and immediate closings of public places has helped in the past pandemics. 

 

Philadelphia and Baltimore were reluctant to close events in 1918 and they were the hardest hit in the US during the Spanish Flu.

 

Factoid: Henry VIII stayed in his room and allowed no one near him, till the Black Plague passed...(honestly...I understand him so much better now).

Just like us, he had no tools in his shed, except social isolation...

 

And let me end by saying....right now it’s hitting older folks harder... but this genome is so slippery...if it mutates again (and it will). Who is to say, what it will do next.

 

Be smart folks... acting like you’re unafraid, is not cool right now.

 

 #flattenthecurve. Stay home folks... and share this to those that just are not catching on.

I'd like to know the age of these panic-stricken posters with their science-based diatribe. Anyone over 60 can't really be this frought with fear to post this scare mongering, can they? If you're truly worried about 'others', they have the choice to socially distance, why lock me down?

 

How's your science measure the affects of living a non-social existence?

 

Can't wait until real LIFE returns or the Wuhan virus takes me.

 

Chun Gow!

 

(Over 60 and slightly chubby)

[artiz]

20 hours ago, yuyiinthesky said:

What I don't understand is why nowhere smoking is mentioned, nowhere any info on how many of the sick are smokers, how many of the dead had been smoking and have damaged lungs from smoking. 

The obvious gets ignored.

Oh yes, I forgot, big tax income on cigarettes, and big gifts by the tobacco lobby to the politicians ...

Having had a bit of chemotherapy... as you do! My oncologist told me NOT to stop smoking whilst going through an entire 1 year treatment. He explained that the tar which coats the inside of my lungs would provide me with the best possible protection against catching pneumonia and respiratory flu viruses which enter and attack the lungs. With an immune system being systematically reduced this protection could therefore save my life. I took his advice.

Quite possibly why smoking has not been stigmatised during this Covid-19 virus... I would imagine! Probably not the best time to give up smoking right now!

Once you have caught the virus that is clearly going to be a completely different matter of course...  

 

On balance, I reckon I'll stick to my oncologists advice at the moment thanks doctor!

Edited April 1, 2020 by artiz

[billd766]

On 3/29/2020 at 10:14 PM, vogie said:

I think that life long longevity is more to do with your genes than keeping fit, there are many athletes that have a shorter life than some of the couch potatoes. I have an irregular heart beat, calcium on the heart valves, had a cardiogram at the Sattahip hospital and the doctor said to me "you have good pump" I thought that'll do me.

My grand father smoked Woodbines all his life and it never did him any harm, mind you he was 27 when he died.

My mate back in the UK used to smoke Capstan full strength and saw the doctor about his hacking cough. He was then in his mid 30s and the doctor gave him a simple choice, quit smoking or die before you are 45, He took the advice and is still going strong at 78 years old.

 

I quit in Singapore when I was 26 and I am still going at 75 albeit slower than a few years ago.

[KKr]

On 3/30/2020 at 10:54 AM, Jack Mountain said:

It seems I no longer have to worry about my pension ...

oh, I see, you are single then ?