04-27-2009, 02:17 PM
The pandemic of 1918 killed between 40-50 million. My father was 9 and living in NYC when it hit. I remember him telling me of 2 beautiful young sisters who lived directly above them who died.
I'm glad you guys out there are starting to discuss this. Now let's open up and talk about any unusual medical experiences we've had this past week. As for myself, I'm pushing 62, and am healthy to the point where I don't bother with health insurance. I had a nasty case of diarrhea on Wednesday morning and another on Friday. The last time I had such an unpleasant experience was in Phoenix in 2002 when I ate something that went bad. I know of 6 other people in the Puna district who had it last week as well. One has other symptoms and went to the doctor this morning. Whether this is related to what's causing such a stir is debatable, yet there's no arguing that if nothing else, it's one heck of a coincidence.
I guess we're fortunate in that the outbreak on the mainland has so far been wimpy in comparison to Mexico. Let's hope it stays that way but one thing is mathematically certain: The world-wide numbers are going to increase dramatically within the next 2 weeks.
Stocking up on chow and other essentials is a great idea. Sort of like having insurance and hoping you're never going to have to use it. Just bear in mind that if it really does hit the fan, you're going to need a good energy source to cook rice, pasta, and other dry goods, so don't leave canned goods and candles out of the inventory.
I'm glad you guys out there are starting to discuss this. Now let's open up and talk about any unusual medical experiences we've had this past week. As for myself, I'm pushing 62, and am healthy to the point where I don't bother with health insurance. I had a nasty case of diarrhea on Wednesday morning and another on Friday. The last time I had such an unpleasant experience was in Phoenix in 2002 when I ate something that went bad. I know of 6 other people in the Puna district who had it last week as well. One has other symptoms and went to the doctor this morning. Whether this is related to what's causing such a stir is debatable, yet there's no arguing that if nothing else, it's one heck of a coincidence.
I guess we're fortunate in that the outbreak on the mainland has so far been wimpy in comparison to Mexico. Let's hope it stays that way but one thing is mathematically certain: The world-wide numbers are going to increase dramatically within the next 2 weeks.
Stocking up on chow and other essentials is a great idea. Sort of like having insurance and hoping you're never going to have to use it. Just bear in mind that if it really does hit the fan, you're going to need a good energy source to cook rice, pasta, and other dry goods, so don't leave canned goods and candles out of the inventory.