GrilledSteezeSandwich Posted July 30, 2020 Report Posted July 30, 2020 1485 deaths and 67,000 new cases today. Most deaths by far since spring and on track with last weeks cases. A month ago before all the southern spikes there were 500-600 daily deaths. Quote
GrilledSteezeSandwich Posted July 30, 2020 Report Posted July 30, 2020 On 7/30/2020 at 1:01 AM, Shadows said: Be worse if they were dead. Expand Kids generally don’t die from this. It’s them infecting school staff and parents/grandparents Quote
rummy Posted July 30, 2020 Report Posted July 30, 2020 On 7/29/2020 at 2:18 PM, theprogram4 said: I’ve been more cautious than the average American during this pandemic, but snowboarding is way more important than my health. I won’t play hockey but I’ll absolutely snowboard during a pandemic. Better to be sick and die on the slopes than sit at home not enjoying the snow Expand I had a friend who had a heart attack on the quad at Elk and died. He was 42.... 1 Quote
RidgeRacer Posted July 30, 2020 Report Posted July 30, 2020 On 7/30/2020 at 11:36 AM, rummy said: I had a friend who had a heart attack on the quad at Elk and died. He was 42.... Holy shit that's scary. Sorry to hear that Rummy. Quote
Justo8484 Posted July 30, 2020 Report Posted July 30, 2020 On 7/29/2020 at 10:47 PM, RidgeRacer said: You mention weekdays which reminds me....school groups. If schools aren't offering after school activities (no ski club) that's a massive hit for not just Blue but lots of local hills. I wonder if Blue will even open at all on weeknights if that happens. Expand As of right now, blue is still planning on having ski clubs. They are making plans on how to deal with it in as safe a way as they can given the current situation. Quote
GrilledSteezeSandwich Posted July 30, 2020 Report Posted July 30, 2020 On 7/30/2020 at 3:31 PM, Justo8484 said: As of right now, blue is still planning on having ski clubs. They are making plans on how to deal with it in as safe a way as they can given the current situation. Expand I don’t see how full buses of kids are gonna come up there. Quote
GrilledSteezeSandwich Posted July 30, 2020 Report Posted July 30, 2020 On 7/30/2020 at 11:36 AM, rummy said: I had a friend who had a heart attack on the quad at Elk and died. He was 42.... Expand Wow that stinks and did he go back around the bullwheel Quote
Justo8484 Posted July 30, 2020 Report Posted July 30, 2020 On 7/30/2020 at 3:38 PM, GrilledSteezeSandwich said: I don’t see how full buses of kids are gonna come up there. Expand That's on the schools, not blue though. My experience is limited to the school I went to and how ski club is handled there. This past year, the number of students didn't warrant a full sized bus, since a lot of parents transported the kids themselves. Possible solution in conjunction with all those kids whose parents already drive them up is rent a full-sized bus which would allow the kids to spread out more? I dunno. I agree with you though, a bus packed with 48 kids seems like a terrible idea. I'm already thinking about how I can structure my ski time to avoid crowds. Weekend lift lines at blue are already a shitshow; I can't imagine how bad it'll be if there are enforced distancing measures in place without limiting the number of people on snow at any one time. And I can only imagine the uproar if they somehow limit season pass holders to certain hours or something to keep crowds down. 1 Quote
theprogram4 Posted July 30, 2020 Report Posted July 30, 2020 On 7/30/2020 at 3:47 PM, Justo8484 said: And I can only imagine the uproar if they somehow limit season pass holders to certain hours or something to keep crowds down. Expand This. A lot of people, are generally taking precautions during Covid throughout our daily lives. However, I think that could change for certain people when it comes to an activity they are passionate about. For example, I enjoy playing hockey, but not enough to risk playing right now, but a lot of my teammates said screw it and are taking the risk to play. When it comes to the slopes, I admit that my precautions start to go out the window. Not saying this to brag, but it’s the truth. It’s like if they allowed spectators back at sporting events. I wouldn’t go to a Phillies or flyers game if it was allowed, but I would probably go to an eagles game. I know that’s not necessarily the right mindset, but it’s honest at least Quote
Schif Posted July 30, 2020 Report Posted July 30, 2020 I can't see schools having ski clubs at all this year. Odds are they won't have sports so that will mean they won't have clubs as well. There won't be any way to socially distance in a lift line. They can say to stay 6 feet apart all they want but the reality is that people will slide forward. Technically they can probably widen the rope lanes after the gate but that's about it. Not to mention if you don't have complete control over your skis you'll likely slide near someone anyway. It'll just come down to how much risk are you willing to take to ski. Quote
rummy Posted July 30, 2020 Report Posted July 30, 2020 On 7/30/2020 at 3:39 PM, GrilledSteezeSandwich said: Wow that stinks and did he go back around the bullwheel Expand His best friend Bobby was on the chair with him. He called SP and was met up top by another personal friend from the SP. Bobby took close to two years before returning to ski. The patroller said it was one of his worst calls. RIP Glenn... 1 Quote
GrilledSteezeSandwich Posted July 30, 2020 Report Posted July 30, 2020 860 new cases in PA and 20 new cases in Lehigh county. Actually better than I thought it would be but testing delays are up to two weeks. Quote
GrilledSteezeSandwich Posted July 30, 2020 Report Posted July 30, 2020 On 7/30/2020 at 4:05 PM, rummy said: His best friend Bobby was on the chair with him. He called SP and was met up top by another personal friend from the SP. Bobby took close to two years before returning to ski. The patroller said it was one of his worst calls. RIP Glenn... Expand Crazy...well he’s always remembered by his friends and family!!! Quote
RidgeRacer Posted July 30, 2020 Report Posted July 30, 2020 On 7/30/2020 at 4:46 PM, GrilledSteezeSandwich said: 860 new cases in PA and 20 new cases in Lehigh county. Actually better than I thought it would be but testing delays are up to two weeks. Less than 1000 is a win these days. I see AZs curve starting to come down a bit too. Quote
GrilledSteezeSandwich Posted July 30, 2020 Report Posted July 30, 2020 On 7/30/2020 at 4:55 PM, RidgeRacer said: Less than 1000 is a win these days. I see AZs curve starting to come down a bit too. Expand Yup I think they’ve shutdown a lot of stuff..although their testing capacity is much more limited than large states like Texas and Florida. Quote
GrilledSteezeSandwich Posted July 30, 2020 Report Posted July 30, 2020 Florida couple jailed for breaking Covid-19 quarentine. https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/ncna1235326 Quote
RidgeRacer Posted July 30, 2020 Report Posted July 30, 2020 Looks like at least 3 Eagles have it. Quote
Kyle Posted July 30, 2020 Report Posted July 30, 2020 On 7/30/2020 at 10:25 PM, RidgeRacer said: Looks like at least 3 Eagles have it. Expand Football isn’t going to make it this year. The MLB is having this big of an issue and they had what, 40 man rosters including the taxi squad? No way football makes it work with a 52 man roster and all the trainers, etc etc etc. Quote
GrilledSteezeSandwich Posted July 30, 2020 Report Posted July 30, 2020 On 7/30/2020 at 10:25 PM, RidgeRacer said: Looks like at least 3 Eagles have it. Expand Assholes they need to set an example by handwashing, social distancing and mask wearing. 1 Quote
Shadows Posted July 31, 2020 Report Posted July 31, 2020 On 7/30/2020 at 11:59 PM, GrilledSteezeSandwich said: Assholes they need to set an example by handwashing, social distancing and mask wearing. Expand "Facemask, 5 yard penalty. First case" Quote
theprogram4 Posted July 31, 2020 Report Posted July 31, 2020 A lot of people are saying the pandemic ends once the election is over so we should be good for ski season 1 Quote
GrilledSteezeSandwich Posted July 31, 2020 Report Posted July 31, 2020 On 7/31/2020 at 1:45 AM, theprogram4 said: A lot of people are saying the pandemic ends once the election is over so we should be good for ski season Expand Ok millennial. Quote
theprogram4 Posted July 31, 2020 Report Posted July 31, 2020 On 7/31/2020 at 1:48 AM, GrilledSteezeSandwich said: Ok millennial. Expand I’m not saying I agree with it lol. But I certainly am hearing it a lot. I’m just happy we can still have a mid November opening Quote
rummy Posted July 31, 2020 Report Posted July 31, 2020 And yet the PIAA is allowing HS sports to continue, only no fans allowed...... Quote
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