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Trump is a disaster. His policies are a disaster. A reckoning will come at the next election. Just which way I am not sure as we have too many that have drank the Kool-Aid.

I cancelled all tickets, hotels, etc. through September. I will not purchase anything in advance to see where this thing lands. I would not be planning any trip for now as you don't know the future situation. I'd like to think we will be back to normalcy by end of summer. But, no one really knows.

Most definitely!

I do not begrudge those with mansions and yachts that they are self-isolating on them. Hell, half of Hollywood is self-isolating in homes that are the size of a small hotel. I have a small two bedroom apartment that I am self-isolating in. My friend has a 20 bedroom mansion a few miles away. However, he has a staff to take care of it. Not really isolating is it? Me, I can clean my own dishes and cook my own food. (OK, kidding a bit as I warm up frozen food).

I did not like the choice at first myself. But, truly, he is a great actor and he is amazing in this role. The current season was released last week and I watched it all in 2 days. I could not take my eyes off of it.

I loved his poetry and this home is stunning. https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/shel-silverstein-houseboat-photos-36744802

I love this Amazon show. It is now in its 6th season. Each season is great. Titus Welliver is the lead and does an amazing job.

Do you believe the numbers being reported?

I was wondering if Covid can be passed if both parties are in a shower, with warm water, and lots of soap? just curious I think most of us are social animals. Sometimes the need to survive overcomes the need to be social. Plus, I am pretty social on Facetime, Skype and Zoom. It is not as good as the real thing, but we were able to play a few games last week with friends on 3 continents.

I think it will get a lot worse. Not sure how responsible the government will be in taking care of those that are hardest hit. I have heard some very poor areas are being locked down. I don't know if this is true or not. Where I live, it is easy to go out and buy things and travel to the store if I wanted to. If this changes, we are in trouble. However, I think the poor are in trouble now. What is the government doing now for those that need help?

Interesting. Many boys have built up their gold supply over the years. Looks like they were smart in doing this.

Looks like a fun film to watch. Thank you!

From Bangkok Post Already reeling from shutdowns brought on by the Covid-19 pandemic, the poor have found themselves facing increasing economic hardship since the government enforced social distancing measures and travel restrictions to flatten the curve of transmission three weeks ago. There have been numerous media reports depicting the depressing state of Thailand's poor. One such report concerned an electrician from Songkhla who deliberately walked towards police officers in Phuket with a methamphetamine pill in his hand, asking them to charge him and send him to jail for illicit drug possession because he had nothing to eat. The man said he was laid off but couldn't return to his family because Phuket was locked down not long after he lost his job. He was charged but it has not been reported whether he was jailed as he hoped. https://www.bangkokpost.com/opinion/opinion/1898460/virus-fight-sees-impoverished-go-hungry Yes, this is the result of not having social programs in place to take care of the poor and weakest in the country. I see this as the start of things worldwide for countries that do not take care of the poor. Les Mis 2020.

This is what happens worldwide when people can't take care of their families. As a frequent visitor to Brazil, I have seen the rise in crime during economic hard time. It is sad for sure and it is the government's responsibility to take care of this. If they do not, things will get worse.

Things in Thailand are pretty good. We still have plenty of food and the ability to get what we need. However, there is a curfew at night and between provinces. I do not think the gov't is reporting the right numbers as hospitals will not take non-covid19 patients unless an emergency. That said, I have no desire to go to a hospital to check. Thailand is very self-sufficient in that it produces most of its own food and other good. They don't really need the outside world a great deal. But, we will see if I am wrong. I did stock up on things that I thought would get blocked from coming into the country like American protein bars, Nespresso Coffee, etc. but have not needed to stock up on much else. All non-essential businesses are closed. Schools are closed for the rest of this academic year. I believe the curfew will move from night only to all day if number of cases increase. Hotels are closed for the most part. Fine of 40,000 thb if you are caught out during curfew. That is 2-3 months salary for most Thais. That is where I am. I am OK mentally, physically and emotionally. I keep myself active daily on a stationary bike in my apartment, read a lot, taking some online classes to strengthen my mind, cook all my own food in bulk and freeze it for the future, talk to family in America daily, and just stay inside. I am healthy and stable but sad to see the world turning inside out. Others?

I hate sports. Well, I did before today. Now, I think I'm interested again.

Last night, I had a party with 6 hot muscle boys from Grindr, Jack'ed and Hornet. They all wanted to meet up as things have been slow for them. Their bodies were divine. Some has beautiful tats which I love but others were as pure as possible. Most has six packs. I provided the location, lube, porn, sling, and booze. We spent about 3 hours in hot sex with each other. Everyone came at least 2 times with some a bit more. I'm old, so for me, it was once: at the very end of that wet dream. Then, I woke up.

So nice. My mom always spoke in a way easier to understand. How about: Shit Show?

Sad how people don't fact check. Thank goodness Americans are too smart to fall for fake news.

Curious. Are you sharing this based on insurance issues? I got an email from my insurance carrier that CoVid was covered 100%. Does changing terminology change this?

I do hope so. I think because I shop at Villa Market, the prices are going to be higher than the average grocery store. I have been using Villa for MANY years in many cities. They are also a bit higher but not this much. No, only two bags. No steaks. Nothing majorly expensive at all. Veggies, canned goods, lots of beans, rice, frozen bread, frozen items like burritos and french fries, flour, yeast (not in most stores), etc. Things I have bought in the past. But, anything imported is going to be expensive. I ordered from IHerb over 6 weeks ago and it normally takes one week to get to me. It is still in Hong Kong as no flights to get to Thailand now. I to think if I were to shop at a Thai place, it would have been cheaper. However, my Thai friends have said the prices they are paying are also more. And, many items are out and not easy to find (like eggs and milk).

Yes, and they said that Governors of different regions can make stricter enforcement to protect the people.

Thais who buy food daily cannot stay indoors 24 hours a day. They need time to do what needs to be done. Today, I had to go to the market. First time I have left in 2 weeks. The streets were quiet and social distancing was everywhere I saw. I purchased 6 zucchini to make a veggie chili to last days. Guess how much? 660 baht. I was shocked. All in all, my bill was 15,000 baht for food. That is so much more than normal and I used the same store as always. Prices are much higher. Yes, I have enough to last in my place for a while. But, do most Thais? I don't think so. In most places, they allow for people to go out during the day. It is meant for essentials as there should be no travel between provinces. But, keeping people indoors all day seems good to me but not for most Thais. Just my opinion. Now, the cost. You and I can afford to weather the storm. Can most Thais? I don't think so and I know not. I have already turned down over 30 guys in the last week asking for help. It is sad but I can't help everyone that needs it. My ex called recently as he got sick and I asked him to go get checked for CoVid. He went to a Thai hospital. You know how much? 8,000 baht. So, can most Thais afford that? No. And, therefore most will not get tested. It is a shit show. And, as the privileged, we are definitely in the advantage here. We can't put our minds to Thai thinking. And, I don't know of many Thais who have prepared for the weeks of quarantine like me (or months). Night time people are up to no good. They are pervs trying to fuck and score and have sex. There are none that are going to play bridge. JK I don't know any of that but I wanted to say it. Plus, I can't seem to stay awake after 10 so it doesn't affect me in the least. Even when friends are in town, I go to meet them and am tired before the first bar opens.

What is hard is that people here are not use to obeying most laws or pay a bit to get out of any issues. This is different and they are confused. Rightly so. I think curfew makes sense. But, also do not go outside. They will get stronger regulations as time comes. The Cabinet is meeting tomorrow so that may be more stringent rules. I had a friend went to a hospital and was denied entry for anything but an emergency. Sounds dire to me!