Random Rants

[Clint_D]

Thanks Giles, could've been much worse and insurance is bearing the brunt of the repairs, although I'm sure our rates will be going up soon.  You're right though, it's ridiculous how much trash and old treads get left on roadways in the states.  Years ago while traveling early morning before the sun came up, I narrowly missed hitting a sofa which was blocking both lanes.

[Joberwocky]

Welp, visited my brothers family over the weekend before the end of my Christmas break, just got a call from him that two of his kids tested positive for Covid…home test just confirmed I also have COVID 
Hadn't planned on on spending my anniversary tomorrow in quarantine…oh well  ::)

[sabergirl]

Oh no! I hope that you stay symptom-free, and that it’s a nice excuse for a little at home staycation [mention]Joberwocky [/mention]

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[Matt]

To hell with that @sabergirl  Go nuts and enjoy your anni @Joberwocky Everyone’s gonna get it sooner or later.  Omicrons like the pit bull of covids.  It sounds scary but it ends up just licking your face.

[Joberwocky]

I've had some crazy congestion the last day or so, but kinda figured it was just the time of year.  Also a but of a sore throat, but had thought might that might have been me cranking up my exercise recently and not being on top of my breathing. Oh well, hoping that's kinda the extent of my symptoms

[Omega Man]

It is getting odd.  In the past ~ 2 years, I didn't know and haven't heard from anyone who has gotten COVID in my immediate circle of colleagues, friends and families.  In just the past three days, I now know of 6 people who had it.  Luckily, none of them experienced serious symptoms.  This Omicron variant is hitting closer to home.  Stay safe everyone.

[Matt]

Shipping delays.  My 309 sold to my by @JP on Dec 17!!! Is still sitting in Mexico somewhere.  It’ll be too warm to wear it by the time it gets here.  If it gets here.

[sabergirl]

Oof. I hope it got sent via a different carrier than Correos de Mexico, or you may never see it. The postal service in Mexico is dismal. Anything important has to be done ups or fedex.

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[Matt]

It was sent Royal Mail from London.  I don’t know who the Mexican partner is but I’m not optimistic.  It was a new shirt too so I paid full price.  What a bite in the ass.

[sabergirl]

Why did it go to Mexico in the first place? Weird

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[Matt]

I’m in New Mexico so I guess that was their closest partner.  Fingers crossed

[sabergirl]

Just seems like it would create extra customs complications. Bizarre

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[Giles]

It will be in bond, so no extra customs issues…..

[LewisStonehouse]

@Joberwocky feel better bud

@Matt that sucks, royal mail sometimes struggle getting things from A to B domestically. Hopefully your shirt shows up soon

[popvulture]

FWIW, I've received stuff via Royal Mail that took forever, but it always managed to eventually arrive.

[Matt]

Thanks everyone.  Not a real problem as problems go but I’m glad we’re all here for each other. 

[J-IV]

Rest up @Joberwocky ! Hoping you recover with ease.

Omarion (Omicron) variant is running rampant in my neck of the woods. I'm the only left on my immediate team that hasn't caught COVID. What a time to be alive..

[Joberwocky]

Thanks guys, I feel like I've fortunately dodged the worst of it.
I'm the first adult in my family to get COVID, not a prestigious honor I wanted 

[popvulture]

Hey, just think of yourself as a familial Covid pioneer! Where no fam has gone before

[AdamJ]

With UPS we can get a package to the States in 48hrs

With Royal Mail I cannot get a package to Sussex* in 72hrs 

• approx 50 miles east of IHUK