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  1. PrettySquareGal

    Do you think there could be a second Great Depression?

    Closed as in not letting the general public enter or closed as in shut down for good? The former is keeping in line with social distancing. Most banks permit customers to make deposits with mobile apps or drive-though tellers and by appointment.
  2. PrettySquareGal

    Do you think there could be a second Great Depression?

    I trust the bank more than I would having all my cash in a home safe, hidden treasure box in the woods or safe deposit box, really. I agree that having some cash on hand is always prudent but other than that I do keep my money in a half dozen FDIC insured institutions in case one fails.
  3. PrettySquareGal

    Do you think there could be a second Great Depression?

    I keep my money FDIC insured banks. I assume you have them in Michigan?
  4. PrettySquareGal

    Do you think there could be a second Great Depression?

    May I ask how that will protect you? It's that kind of thing that can destabilize banks, is it not?
  5. PrettySquareGal

    Do you think there could be a second Great Depression?

    I would say for now in the US as we try to flatten the curve over the next few weeks or more that the medical/science/immunologist experts are a good source for answers.
  7. PrettySquareGal

    Do you think there could be a second Great Depression?

    How about now?
  8. PrettySquareGal

    Coronavirus: What Vintage Skills Can Help Prepare for a Potential Pandemic?

    :rolleyes:o_O
  9. PrettySquareGal

    Coronavirus: What Vintage Skills Can Help Prepare for a Potential Pandemic?

    Bleach for surfaces but not skin, of course. Hand sanitizers are for when soap and water is not readily available. Since it's not feasible to wipe down all surfaces in public hand sanitizers are the best bet. I don't care what anyone says, I never trust a doorknob.
  10. PrettySquareGal

    Coronavirus: What Vintage Skills Can Help Prepare for a Potential Pandemic?

    Today while at the pet store the store manager who was behind the register said they can't get any hand sanitizer for their employees/store so he sent an employee go to Walmart and buy whatever rubbing alcohol remained, if any.
  11. PrettySquareGal

    Coronavirus: What Vintage Skills Can Help Prepare for a Potential Pandemic?

    Rubbing alcohol is selling out locally in addition to hand sanitizer. I'm making my own with aloe and went to the local chain grocer. I could not believe they are charging $3.99 for a 16 oz bottle!!!! It's $2.50 at CVS, Target, etc when it's in stock.
  13. PrettySquareGal

    Coronavirus: What Vintage Skills Can Help Prepare for a Potential Pandemic?

    I'm not referring to vintage medicine...but we don't have a vaccine for this one either so in that sense it's not like we're that far advanced. I'm just so curious about how people dealt with the fear and risk management, sanitation at home and such. Also, were there dedicated pandemic radio...
  14. PrettySquareGal

    Coronavirus: What Vintage Skills Can Help Prepare for a Potential Pandemic?

    I understand what you're saying and it's tempting to not bring in politics. I'm glad this thread is still open!
  15. PrettySquareGal

    Coronavirus: What Vintage Skills Can Help Prepare for a Potential Pandemic?

    This is funny and maybe will give the Lounge a nice boost in revenue!
  16. PrettySquareGal

    Coronavirus: What Vintage Skills Can Help Prepare for a Potential Pandemic?

    Thank you, Tony. I appreciate your clarification. :)
  17. PrettySquareGal

    Coronavirus: What Vintage Skills Can Help Prepare for a Potential Pandemic?

    This is bringing to light how much of what we buy here in the US is sourced from China. I didn't realize until now that most wedding dresses, for example are from there.
  19. PrettySquareGal

    Coronavirus: What Vintage Skills Can Help Prepare for a Potential Pandemic?

    I was born a proud :) germophobe and have never left home without some sort of sanitizing wipe or slather. I had long-lasting bronchitis last year and it took me many months to fully recover. Days before this I had tried to relax my (some would say) OCD approach to cleanliness. Big mistake! I...
  20. PrettySquareGal

    Coronavirus: What Vintage Skills Can Help Prepare for a Potential Pandemic?

    I'm not asking for fortune-telling. I'm asking for people to share tips, tricks and knowledge of what people did in the past to cope with a world-wide virus. I used to post here frequently many years ago. The overall tone has changed. I was thinking there would be more posts like Lizzie's. My...
  21. PrettySquareGal

    Coronavirus: What Vintage Skills Can Help Prepare for a Potential Pandemic?

    That's great, thank you! :)
  22. PrettySquareGal

    Coronavirus: What Vintage Skills Can Help Prepare for a Potential Pandemic?

    Oh, that's too bad but thank you!
  23. PrettySquareGal

    Coronavirus: What Vintage Skills Can Help Prepare for a Potential Pandemic?

    Because polite society is capable of having a balanced discussion without hysteria or hyperbole. ;)

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