Covid-19 (Coronavirus)

**Blackbird** · 22nd March 2020, 12:17

Originally Posted by pritch

If the virus actually arrives, I'll make a mutual arrangement with some of the neighbours.

We have a good supply of food anyway but when I went into Coromandel village this morning to get some odds and sods, there was absolutely no sign of panic buying and plenty of stock. I tried to do on line purchases through Countdown yesterday and failed dismally. We have major supplies delivered from Whitianga on a monthly basis as it's cheaper than driving over there but when it came to choosing a delivery timeframe on their website, it wouldn't work. No big deal at present.

In great news, my wife arrives from the UK early tomorrow morning and I'm heading to Auckland later today. She's just landed in Doha. Unlike some airlines or their agents, Qatar Air have continued to be a joy to deal with. Business class one way from UK $3650 which was fine, as opposed to $9700 as the top extortion attempt we encountered.

**ellipsis** · 22nd March 2020, 12:47

...these boys look relaxed about it all...

https://youtu.be/DJZuZzU2Vsg

**slofox** · 22nd March 2020, 12:53

I wondered about this...

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**pritch** · 22nd March 2020, 14:43

Originally Posted by Blackbird

I tried to do on line purchases through Countdown yesterday and failed dismally. We have major supplies delivered from Whitianga on a monthly basis as it's cheaper than driving over there but when it came to choosing a delivery timeframe on their website, it wouldn't work.

There was a notice that they are having trouble meeting delivery times due the upsurge in demand for the service. That may have impacted your effort to select a date.

I've never tried online ordering but it's likely to happen in the near future. I'm going to have to order more than the $30.00 odd I usually buy though. I don't normally buy fish, meat, or wine at Countdown.

**oldrider** · 22nd March 2020, 15:42

Respectfully.

Does anyone actually know anybody who has contracted and tested positive or died from this Covid-19 (Corona-virus)? - No details simple Yes or No. (maybe a poll?)

**sidecar bob** · 22nd March 2020, 16:02

Originally Posted by oldrider

Respectfully.

Does anyone actually know anybody who has contracted and tested positive or died from this Covid-19 (Corona-virus)? - No details simple Yes or No. (maybe a poll?)

I asked the same question over lunch today. I also mentioned the chicken little "sky is falling" story at that time.
A fact is though, that 99.9% of the Italian population are still fine & dandy.
One person in Tauranga has tested positive at this point. Of all the illnesses people have in Tauranga, there is currently no illness that is affecting less of the population.

**Blackbird** · 22nd March 2020, 17:21

Originally Posted by pritch

There was a notice that they are having trouble meeting delivery times due the upsurge in demand for the service. That may have impacted your effort to select a date.

I've never tried online ordering but it's likely to happen in the near future. I'm going to have to order more than the $30.00 odd I usually buy though. I don't normally buy fish, meat, or wine at Countdown.

Ron,
We do a monthly or thereabouts shop. Delivery costs about $6 for orders over $400 if I remember correctly. I hate grocery shopping combined with the travel time so it's a no brainer. We buy our meat, fruit and veggies in the village.

**ellipsis** · 22nd March 2020, 17:29

Originally Posted by Blackbird

Ron,
We do a monthly or thereabouts shop. Delivery costs about $6 for orders over $400 if I remember correctly. I hate grocery shopping combined with the travel time so it's a no brainer. We buy our meat, fruit and veggies in the village.

...we grow all our vegetables and shit...don't have any livestock to eat...all my neighbours do, but rustlin' is a diabolical crime...rustlers should be hung, anyway...we are just gonna eat the neighbours we don't like...no traveling at all...I'm not tellin' me wife nuffin'...

**sidecar bob** · 22nd March 2020, 17:35

What's this? Looks a bit racist to me.
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/te-manu-k...nd-to-covid-19

**roogazza** · 22nd March 2020, 17:39

Originally Posted by sidecar bob

I asked the same question over lunch today. I also mentioned the chicken little "sky is falling" story at that time.
A fact is though, that 99.9% of the Italian population are still fine & dandy.
One person in Tauranga has tested positive at this point. Of all the illnesses people have in Tauranga, there is currently no illness that is affecting less of the population.

I have a mate who owns Hotel 10 to 15 kms from Mugello, He's in lock down and closed.
Reckons a decision on Mugello is within two weeks !!! (that was Friday just gone ).