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Post by Ela on Mar 18, 2020 4:34:57 GMT
Empire and Rebellion: Razor’s Edge. it’s just not grasping me. Oh, yeah none of those three novels landed well. I didn't read that one, but I know that the authors of Honor Among Thieves (James S.A. Corey) did not care for the process of writing for someone else's universe. How'd you know that? I don't recall hearing them say anything about it, but I wouldn't be surprised.
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Post by Digi on Mar 18, 2020 9:01:35 GMT
Oh, yeah none of those three novels landed well. I didn't read that one, but I know that the authors of Honor Among Thieves (James S.A. Corey) did not care for the process of writing for someone else's universe. How'd you know that? I don't recall hearing them say anything about it, but I wouldn't be surprised. One of the many, many questions about writing process they’ve answered on Twitter. Doubt very much that I can find it now as it was a few months ago and they’re pretty active. They didn’t come right out and say ‘I hated it,’ but it was something to the time of ‘we’ll NEVER write in someone else’s IP again’ when someone asked about it.
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Post by johnhurtdoctor on Mar 18, 2020 11:29:22 GMT
Another fun online event.
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Post by lidar2 on Mar 18, 2020 11:53:26 GMT
Someone from my department called in sick today with coronavirus-like symptoms. Not good ...
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Post by Deleted on Mar 18, 2020 14:04:20 GMT
Having had an anxious few days worrying that I had been in close proximity to someone who was taken to Hospital after developing a very high temperature and a dry cough (long story short - their test results have just come back as negative), I'm now worrying for my niece's mental health. She has just gone into 14 days self isolation with her boyfriend, who has a temperature and a dry cough.
Never rains but it pours..
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Post by timegirl on Mar 18, 2020 14:24:38 GMT
I am doing okay, my work was closed down to the public ( since we have a lot of children and families visit) but since yesterday my work completely closed to workers as well, which I have to say I am relieved by the way things are going. I don’t mind being at home too much, I am an introvert anyways so I tend naturally like to be by myself and keep myself busy. I am going to keep myself busy with writing, drawing, cleaning my bedroom ( it desperately needs it), watching good tv and movies, reading my many many books ( I have piles of them I have not gotten to yet) and going on lots of walks outside ( it has been very nice outside and I think fresh air is even more important right now). As far as physical health, so far so good, just going to keep social distancing ( which I do naturally anyways), washing my hands, and avoiding touching my face🙂
Just wanted to say I hope all of you guys and your loved ones stay safe and healthy in this difficult and confusing time! I love all of you!💙💙
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Post by Ela on Mar 18, 2020 16:16:50 GMT
How'd you know that? I don't recall hearing them say anything about it, but I wouldn't be surprised. One of the many, many questions about writing process they’ve answered on Twitter. Doubt very much that I can find it now as it was a few months ago and they’re pretty active. They didn’t come right out and say ‘I hated it,’ but it was something to the time of ‘we’ll NEVER write in someone else’s IP again’ when someone asked about it. When you say "they" do you mean James SA Corey? Cause that's Ty. Or do you also follow Daniel Abraham?
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Post by Deleted on Mar 18, 2020 16:23:34 GMT
This is the time when my audio listening helps me to chill after working at hospital. Tends to that you don’t really have a life and slowly realising it’s going to be even rarer now. please keep me and my healthcare colleagues in your thoughts guys...we need the prayers.
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Post by Digi on Mar 18, 2020 16:32:10 GMT
One of the many, many questions about writing process they’ve answered on Twitter. Doubt very much that I can find it now as it was a few months ago and they’re pretty active. They didn’t come right out and say ‘I hated it,’ but it was something to the time of ‘we’ll NEVER write in someone else’s IP again’ when someone asked about it. When you say "they" do you mean James SA Corey? Cause that's Ty. Or do you also follow Daniel Abraham? It was from the James SA Corey account, which is definitely Ty most of the time but I think they occasionally use it for joint replies, so I'm never 100% sure which of them to ascribe it to. I know Abraham has his own account under his own name, I follow him too.
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Post by Ela on Mar 18, 2020 16:34:16 GMT
When you say "they" do you mean James SA Corey? Cause that's Ty. Or do you also follow Daniel Abraham? It was from the James SA Corey account, which is definitely Ty most of the time but I think they occasionally use it for joint replies, so I'm never 100% sure which of them to ascribe it to. I know Abraham has his own account under his own name, I follow him too. I'm pretty sure it's Ty only.
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Post by ljwilson on Mar 18, 2020 17:16:38 GMT
All good here at the moment, but I find working from home a bit difficult if I'm honest. It will get harder, when my wife (a teacher) and kids are inevitably asked to stay at home.
I'm checking on the old lady next door, and certainly not panic buying. Trying to fit a BF in each day between Skype and Conference Calls. Go steady my fellow DUers x
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Post by johnhurtdoctor on Mar 18, 2020 18:07:37 GMT
All good here at the moment, but I find working from home a bit difficult if I'm honest. It will get harder, when my wife (a teacher) and kids are inevitably asked to stay at home. What do you do? I work from home quite a bit so if you need any tips. Not that I can guarantee I can help.
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Post by johnhurtdoctor on Mar 18, 2020 18:32:25 GMT
More stuff to help us enjoy staying in.
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Post by tuigirl on Mar 18, 2020 19:09:13 GMT
I admit (since I think this is a safe environment) that from all my worry (mostly about friends and family) and my lack of sleep, plus the emergency measures at my GP this morning (I just had to get some unrelated medication) I had a little breakdown at work this morning. I had a panic attack and had a 10min crying fit. AT WORK. This has not happened to me for 10 years. And never at my new workplace. It was very embarrassing but I just could not help it. I was better afterwards and could do my work, but I was just overwhelmed because my brain just cannot process all the bad news anymore. I will now force myself to stay away from social media a bit and also switch of the phone. Evening will be the time to take a break from the insanity. I try to go for walks after work to calm down, at least as long as that is still possible. There might be talk at work now, but, to be honest, I have other worries at the moment than people calling me a weak soft boiled egg behind my back. Also- my days off tomorrow and the day after tomorrow are cancelled, looks as if I will have to go to work and uphold the flag until I drop of the virus. I am the last full time person in my department left standing. Others have issues with looking after the kids and family (schools and kindergartens are all closed), or are sick or are home because they do not know if they are infected. Anyways, otherwise I am fine. My family is still fine. Most of my friends are still fine. As a very positive message- a good friend of mine from Spain, who works with the bearded vulture recovery group, posted a wonderful video of a bearded vulture hatching yesterday. He added the words- "Not all is bad. Life goes on." Another good news- kitchen wipes and tampons are back in stock at the local supermarket. Also, a Whovian friend of mine had two BF CDs in doublicate and send them over to me for a few Euroes. "Destination Nerva" and "Gallifrey Spirit". Just found them in my letter box. I might start on them as soon as I have finished Subterfuge tonight. I am so glad we at least have this way of escapism open to us. Please take care everyone.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 18, 2020 19:17:39 GMT
I admit (since I think this is a safe environment) that from all my worry (mostly about friends and family) and my lack of sleep, plus the emergency measures at my GP this morning (I just had to get some unrelated medication) I had a little breakdown at work this morning. I had a panic attack and had a 10min crying fit. AT WORK. This has not happened to me for 10 years. And never at my new workplace. It was very embarrassing but I just could not help it. I was better afterwards and could do my work, but I was just overwhelmed because my brain just cannot process all the bad news anymore. I will now force myself to stay away from social media a bit and also switch of the phone. Evening will be the time to take a break from the insanity. I try to go for walks after work to calm down, at least as long as that is still possible. There might be talk at work now, but, to be honest, I have other worries at the moment than people calling me a weak soft boiled egg behind my back. Also- my days off tomorrow and the day after tomorrow are cancelled, looks as if I will have to go to work and uphold the flag until I drop of the virus. I am the last full time person in my department left standing. Others have issues with looking after the kids and family (schools and kindergartens are all closed), or are sick or are home because they do not know if they are infected. Anyways, otherwise I am fine. My family is still fine. Most of my friends are still fine. As a very positive message- a good friend of mine from Spain, who works with the bearded vulture recovery group, posted a wonderful video of a bearded vulture hatching yesterday. He added the words- "Not all is bad. Life goes on." Another good news- kitchen wipes and tampons are back in stock at the local supermarket. Also, a Whovian friend of mine had two BF CDs in doublicate and send them over to me for a few Euroes. "Destination Nerva" and "Gallifrey Spirit". Just found them in my letter box. I might start on them as soon as I have finished Subterfuge tonight. I am so glad we at least have this way of escapism open to us. Please take care everyone. Yes take care of yourself.❤️ things are a bit mad at moment and finding processsing all new information coming at us very stressful too. But I had to repace myself and also my colleagues. But I was sent a beautiful video from Venice where there were actually visible fish in their canals my friend hasn’t ever seen this. Hoefully at the end of all this we as a race are healed and the planet also.
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Post by tuigirl on Mar 18, 2020 19:51:24 GMT
I admit (since I think this is a safe environment) that from all my worry (mostly about friends and family) and my lack of sleep, plus the emergency measures at my GP this morning (I just had to get some unrelated medication) I had a little breakdown at work this morning. I had a panic attack and had a 10min crying fit. AT WORK. This has not happened to me for 10 years. And never at my new workplace. It was very embarrassing but I just could not help it. I was better afterwards and could do my work, but I was just overwhelmed because my brain just cannot process all the bad news anymore. I will now force myself to stay away from social media a bit and also switch of the phone. Evening will be the time to take a break from the insanity. I try to go for walks after work to calm down, at least as long as that is still possible. There might be talk at work now, but, to be honest, I have other worries at the moment than people calling me a weak soft boiled egg behind my back. Also- my days off tomorrow and the day after tomorrow are cancelled, looks as if I will have to go to work and uphold the flag until I drop of the virus. I am the last full time person in my department left standing. Others have issues with looking after the kids and family (schools and kindergartens are all closed), or are sick or are home because they do not know if they are infected. Anyways, otherwise I am fine. My family is still fine. Most of my friends are still fine. As a very positive message- a good friend of mine from Spain, who works with the bearded vulture recovery group, posted a wonderful video of a bearded vulture hatching yesterday. He added the words- "Not all is bad. Life goes on." Another good news- kitchen wipes and tampons are back in stock at the local supermarket. Also, a Whovian friend of mine had two BF CDs in doublicate and send them over to me for a few Euroes. "Destination Nerva" and "Gallifrey Spirit". Just found them in my letter box. I might start on them as soon as I have finished Subterfuge tonight. I am so glad we at least have this way of escapism open to us. Please take care everyone. Yes take care of yourself.❤️ things are a bit mad at moment and finding processsing all new information coming at us very stressful too. But I had to repace myself and also my colleagues. But I was sent a beautiful video from Venice where there were actually visible fish in their canals my friend hasn’t ever seen this. Hoefully at the end of all this we as a race are healed and the planet also. Thank you. Hmm... we have a saying in Germany "Dein Wort in Gottes Ohr." Meaning- "May God hear your words." Let us hope so.
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Post by johnhurtdoctor on Mar 18, 2020 19:55:18 GMT
I admit (since I think this is a safe environment) that from all my worry (mostly about friends and family) and my lack of sleep, plus the emergency measures at my GP this morning (I just had to get some unrelated medication) I had a little breakdown at work this morning. I had a panic attack and had a 10min crying fit. AT WORK. This has not happened to me for 10 years. And never at my new workplace. It was very embarrassing but I just could not help it. I was better afterwards and could do my work, but I was just overwhelmed because my brain just cannot process all the bad news anymore. I will now force myself to stay away from social media a bit and also switch of the phone. Evening will be the time to take a break from the insanity. I try to go for walks after work to calm down, at least as long as that is still possible. There might be talk at work now, but, to be honest, I have other worries at the moment than people calling me a weak soft boiled egg behind my back. Also- my days off tomorrow and the day after tomorrow are cancelled, looks as if I will have to go to work and uphold the flag until I drop of the virus. I am the last full time person in my department left standing. Others have issues with looking after the kids and family (schools and kindergartens are all closed), or are sick or are home because they do not know if they are infected. Anyways, otherwise I am fine. My family is still fine. Most of my friends are still fine. As a very positive message- a good friend of mine from Spain, who works with the bearded vulture recovery group, posted a wonderful video of a bearded vulture hatching yesterday. He added the words- "Not all is bad. Life goes on." Another good news- kitchen wipes and tampons are back in stock at the local supermarket. Also, a Whovian friend of mine had two BF CDs in doublicate and send them over to me for a few Euroes. "Destination Nerva" and "Gallifrey Spirit". Just found them in my letter box. I might start on them as soon as I have finished Subterfuge tonight. I am so glad we at least have this way of escapism open to us. Please take care everyone. I'm sure it will impact on us all in a similar way. If you have not done so try the apps Headspace or Budhify. Like you I worry about friends & family rather than myself. But they seem OK at the moment & are taking things seriously. I am waiting for the inevitable city wide lockdown here in London. But as I am used to working from home & think for the most part I will be able to cope. Sadly not all my friends can, one who works in the hotel industry said his hotel has had only 10% of their rooms booked & staff are being asked to take unpaid leave.
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Post by tuigirl on Mar 18, 2020 20:01:44 GMT
I admit (since I think this is a safe environment) that from all my worry (mostly about friends and family) and my lack of sleep, plus the emergency measures at my GP this morning (I just had to get some unrelated medication) I had a little breakdown at work this morning. I had a panic attack and had a 10min crying fit. AT WORK. This has not happened to me for 10 years. And never at my new workplace. It was very embarrassing but I just could not help it. I was better afterwards and could do my work, but I was just overwhelmed because my brain just cannot process all the bad news anymore. I will now force myself to stay away from social media a bit and also switch of the phone. Evening will be the time to take a break from the insanity. I try to go for walks after work to calm down, at least as long as that is still possible. There might be talk at work now, but, to be honest, I have other worries at the moment than people calling me a weak soft boiled egg behind my back. Also- my days off tomorrow and the day after tomorrow are cancelled, looks as if I will have to go to work and uphold the flag until I drop of the virus. I am the last full time person in my department left standing. Others have issues with looking after the kids and family (schools and kindergartens are all closed), or are sick or are home because they do not know if they are infected. Anyways, otherwise I am fine. My family is still fine. Most of my friends are still fine. As a very positive message- a good friend of mine from Spain, who works with the bearded vulture recovery group, posted a wonderful video of a bearded vulture hatching yesterday. He added the words- "Not all is bad. Life goes on." Another good news- kitchen wipes and tampons are back in stock at the local supermarket. Also, a Whovian friend of mine had two BF CDs in doublicate and send them over to me for a few Euroes. "Destination Nerva" and "Gallifrey Spirit". Just found them in my letter box. I might start on them as soon as I have finished Subterfuge tonight. I am so glad we at least have this way of escapism open to us. Please take care everyone. I'm sure it will impact on us all in a similar way. If you have not done so try the apps Headspace or Budhify. Like you I worry about friends & family rather than myself. But they seem OK at the moment & are taking things seriously. I am waiting for the inevitable city wide lockdown here in London. But as I am used to working from home & think for the most part I will be able to cope. Sadly not all my friends can, one who works in the hotel industry said his hotel has had only 10% of their rooms booked & staff are being asked to take unpaid leave. Thank you. I just need to distance myself and take more breaks. It does not help that I have family in the health profession and several of my (healthy) family members are now quarantined (among them one of my uncles who is a doctor at the local hospital where we have the first cases and he had contact and has to be tested now- they are awaiting the test results as I write).
I also cannot work from home because I work at a lab and someone has to actually be there and run the tests. We already have all the staff with kids or relatives in risk groups sent away. Right now, I also cannot take any days off (as we had planned at the beginning of the week) because I am basically the one person who is left.
I am also an introvert, so being cooped up at home by myself is actually not too bad at all.
It is just all a bit much for me to process.
Please take care also.
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Post by barnabaslives on Mar 18, 2020 21:39:56 GMT
Many thanks to everyone for posting good information and advice (including The Brigadier, who pm'ed me some links for the World Health Organization). I was trying not to look at news but it kept trying to find me - the last article that found me said I should stock up on ammunition. Why, so I can defend the two rolls of toilet paper I have left?
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Post by muckypup on Mar 18, 2020 22:04:43 GMT
Tried to order some food though online shopping.......
Everyone (bar one) has no delivery slots for the next 4 weeks........
Managed to get a slot from Asda but not till 2nd April .........
Good job I got most of the essentials and can manage till then..........
I am too afraid to venture out now, on my street 0f 30ish houses, we have 18 of us self isolation
Internet is starting to play up now with all the pressure......I’ve gone from 200mb average to 3mb and intermittent........
I am really afraid things going to collapse, but think most is being done that can be. Sick of hearing about homeware chains over priced restaurant chains, pub chains and airlines crying for goverment bailouts when people need help with food and rents
Thanks guys for being here.......
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