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Thelonious Monk

Ryanair has cancelled flights in and out of Italy. I think we really need to think about how humanity currently functions if the be all and end all of everything is the economy.

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bertsmom wrote: »

I do see your point of view but this situation didn't happen overnight I've been buying extra supplies from when it first was reported in China and I believe that's no harm and a responsible thing to have done. I'm not sitting here with 50 bottles of sanitizer refusing to share, I've given plenty to my mams friends and my own friends but at the end of the day I don't think anyone from the internet is going to turn up on my or my loved ones doorstep with supplies when we need it.
It's up to ourselves to look after our own family, friends and selves.
Now I'm bowing out of the conversation as my shift is about to begin. All the best to everyone I do understand the opposing point of view has a lot of merit in an ideal world but maby I just see enough of the harsh reality every day to think we have to look after ourselves first. I may very well be wrong I do know that.
Stay healthy everyone

I see enough of the harsh reality every day to know that the world isn't all about me, and my wants, and my convenience.

bertsmom

see enough of the harsh reality every day to know that the world isn't all about me, and my wants, and my convenience.
Ah shur look Bellabella I'm not getting any further into a back and forth with you. I wish you the best and hope your mum gets plenty hand sanitizer to see her through these times.
A randomer on the internet thinking my actions of looking after myself and my own family and loved ones before others isn't going to keep me up at night.
Best of luck.

Cordell

I have to repeat this: it's doing very little for you if you're the only one having it, it helps you a lot if everyone around you has it.

sbsquarepants

She's not really responsible for everyone around her though is she!

Charles Babbage

Tunes for the present times.



The Police - don't stand so close to me

Cordell

Sure, but hoarding it will prevent others from getting it and in the end doing more harm than good for yourself.

I'm not judging anyone, I will put my family first as well, but this is not exactly the case.

s7ryf3925pivug

There's a sanitizer stall at the milk market in Limerick.
I don't think they're selling many. People who go to jam-packed markets are probably not the most concerned.

Also, assuming he didn't make the stuff himself, the guy selling them is exactly who you're complaining about.

ohnonotgmail

sbsquarepants wrote: »

She's not really responsible for everyone around her though is she!

she isn't but the more diseases vectors there are the worse it is for everybody inclusing those who think they have protected themselves by using handsantitiser. It isnt a magic bullet, it doesn't offer 100% protection.

ohnonotgmail

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OA_CndlBu0g

sbsquarepants

Strikes me as people blaming others for their failings and nothing else - if i felt it was vital that i had hand sanitiser to keep myself or a loved one alive, i wouldn't be sitting back and relying on society as a whole to not panic and leave some on the shelves for when i could be arsed to pop to the shops. I'd have a months worth in a press somewhere just in case.

As it is i have a half bottle i robbed from worked about 2 years ago - but i'm not too bothered, i don't need it. If i did need it, i'd have made damn sure i had it.

Turquoise Hexagon Sun

foxy farmer

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fh1yeqLqiGc

chrissb8

Thelonious Monk wrote: »

Ryanair has cancelled flights in and out of Italy. I think we really need to think about how humanity currently functions if the be all and end all of everything is the economy.

Not as if economy and commerce is one of the cornerstones of society since forevermore in some shape or another.

Candlemass

Take my Breath away


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bx51eegLTY8

Princess Calla

sbsquarepants wrote: »

Strikes me as people blaming others for their failings and nothing else - if i felt it was vital that i had hand sanitiser to keep myself or a loved one alive, i wouldn't be sitting back and relying on society as a whole to not panic and leave some on the shelves for when i could be arsed to pop to the shops. I'd have a months worth in a press somewhere just in case.

Agree totally with this.

If what you have is for you and yours that's fair game.

If you are selling it at a ridiculous price making huge profit, may no good come from what you earn, and hopefully you'll catch a pox

bertsmom

If the 'she' being referred to is me just to clarify I'm not hoarding hand sanitizer. I bought a few bottles everytime I seen one since I first heard of this virus back in December and I've given the vast majority of them away as I got them. I just counted and I've 3 bottles in my own house all the rest I've brought home to my home house and my mam has given many of these to my siblings and her friends.
My only point really is that it's just common sense to have been picking up a few as you go along if you or any of your loved ones are immunocompromised and not waiting until it became so in demand as they are now.
I have enough, my loved ones have enough and for that I'm not in the least sorry

iamstop

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hamKl-su8PE

topper75

Ice T
On with the body count

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7EOxsdCb-14

BeerWolf

I don't even know why pharmacies allow random people to buy masks and sanitizers in bulk... they generally show up on Donedeals or Adverts.ie for extortionate prices, such as a box of 100 masks for €150.

These people profiteering off people's health should be cracked down on...

B.A._Baracus

sorry.
:pac:

Princess Calla

bertsmom wrote: »

If the 'she' being referred to is me just to clarify I'm not hoarding hand sanitizer. I bought a few bottles everytime I seen one since I first heard of this virus back in December and I've given the vast majority of them away as I got them. I just counted and I've 3 bottles in my own house all the rest I've brought home to my home house and my mam has given many of these to my siblings and her friends.
My only point really is that it's just common sense to have been picking up a few as you go along if you or any of your loved ones are immunocompromised and not waiting until it became so in demand as they are now.
I have enough, my loved ones have enough and for that I'm not in the least sorry

To be honest it's not a product I use, I've bought them in the past for if I'm out and about and I need to change a nappy and no facilities.

I suffer badly with dermatitis on my hands, so the alcohol stings the bejaysus out of me. The cuts then open and bleed so really defeats the purpose. I usually wear normal gloves when out and about.

Having said that if they were a product I use I would definitely have a stockpile (I stockpile everything else).

SozBbz

Has anyone actually seen any for sale anywhere? I mean at normal prices, as I'm not about to buy into profiteering, but I would like one bottle for myself and one for my OH for when we have to go out and will inevitably end up touching things.

We've enough soap anyway, and thats what i'll be mostly relying upon once I'm at home or anywhere I can wash my hands.

I was just down in my local Boots and they've had no hand sanitizer in for days and said they wouldnt get a deliver until Thursday, but theres no guarentee that it will have hand sanitizer in. I'm surprised at how badly the supply chain on that product specifically has been effected - I can only assume institutional buyers are getting it before it gets to the end consumer? Other products that have run short (toilet paper, hand soap etc) are being restocked but I've not seen one bottle of hand sanitizer in my local shops since this began.

I bought one pack of multipurpose anti bac wipes so i can wipe down my phone and handbag etc if I've been out. I normally hate wipes so will try not to use this too much. I've also bought a bottle of detol and will put a bit in with my usual cleaning solution when washing surfaces at home etc.

Not going overboard, but just trying to be sensible and take reasonable precautions.

jimgoose

Plopsu

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZVV74bvNuYA

Due to the topic rather than the title.

Guill

Neil Young - After the Goldrush

Princess Calla

SozBbz wrote: »

Has anyone actually seen any for sale anywhere? .

I haven't, boots out of stock online and I heard the shelves cleared about 2 weeks ago.

I looked on the Purell website and each time you'd click the product the page crashed.... I did this out of curiosity when things started going crazy.

What I did see on Facebook was if you open a pack of baby wipes, pour some mouthwash, I think it needs to contain pcp or something let the wipes absorb that, the pcp is an anti septic.... That could be complete make believe, but I'm sure someone will correct me

Or you could buy the Rubbing alcohol and aloe vera and make your own.

sbsquarepants

BeerWolf wrote: »

I don't even know why pharmacies allow random people to buy masks and sanitizers in bulk... they generally show up on Donedeals or Adverts.ie for extortionate prices, such as a box of 100 masks for €150.

These people profiteering off people's health should be cracked down on...

What exactly do you think the pharmacy is doing?

You rock up there and explain to the nice lady that you're very sick, but also very broke and see how much stuff you walk out with!

iamstop

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZeMlQEWEg2Q

granturismo

Princess Calla wrote: »

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Or you could buy the Rubbing alcohol and aloe vera and make your own.

I tried one chemist and Holland&Barrett today and both were out of aloe vera gel. The chemists supplier is out of stock also.

But we're never gonna survive unless
We get a little crazy

iamstop

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1GZbm09pKm0

Feisar

iamstop

This one hits home.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dz5VzLz67WA

Strumms

BeerWolf wrote: »

I don't even know why pharmacies allow random people to buy masks and sanitizers in bulk... they generally show up on Donedeals or Adverts.ie for extortionate prices, such as a box of 100 masks for €150.

These people profiteering off people's health should be cracked down on...

Because the primary reason the chemist exists is to make money as fast as possible. They genuinely wouldn’t care if them making 4000 euro profit in a week by selling sanitizer ‘unrestricted’ is putting life and wellbeing at risk, not their problem. They aim to fill the till and quickly. It’s 2020 in Ireland, please nobody say they are surprised.

iamstop

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FrEdbKwivCI

I want to devise a virus
To bring dire straits to your environment
Crush your corporations with a mild touch
Trash your whole computer system and revert you to papyrus
I want to make a super virus
Strong enough to cause blackouts in every single metropolis

Turquoise Hexagon Sun

Inspired by that Gravediggaz post! :P

WesternZulu

Princess Calla

granturismo wrote: »

I tried one chemist and Holland&Barrett today and both were out of aloe vera gel. The chemists supplier is out of stock also.

Not really surprising... Though there are YouTube videos on how to get aloe Vera out of the plant.... If you run to your garden centre you might get a plant

pm9999

The Gospel according to The Brian Jonestown Massacre:

Panic In Babylon

Cannot Be Saved

Going To Hell

iamstop

Some men just wanna watch the world burn:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wmin5WkOuPw

iamstop

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y4UhKfzStqI

Turquoise Hexagon Sun

lertsnim

bullpost

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yVYslLLy9n4

iamstop

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FRnosGQnglw

Basically this whole OST really.

vriesmays

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nGGUFWeumnU

iamstop

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qu5bRDmlrbI

4068ac1elhodqr

Yazz & the Plastic Population:
A: The only way is up (numbers wise)
B-side: Doctor in da house, is der a dr in da hooouse.

Find the bleeding video yerselfs
I think she was well aware of these end times, but fair play she kept it upbeat, banging at 120bpm.