Yes we see and feel all the dangers. My wife is borderline with here kidneys and lungs and I don't want her sick. My biggest fear is we are to meet her grandson in raleigh after the Bash, but now I am having second thoughts because they will be flying back home the night before after spending a week out in Oregon. 2 back to back flights in a plane, I dont think so. We feel much safer out in the car going across the country. 
BASH READY from Portland,
Hope this happens   Chris
PS its snowing here in March

My plan to attend is at this point unchanged, but I will continue to monitor the situation.  Schools here are closed for the next two weeks.  That will be until 3/27, and that should give us an insight into what decision to make on 3/29.  If we are still basically under quarantine by that time I think its prudent to call it off.  I've really looked forward to meeting everyone, but there's time for that once this is past if canceling is the wise choice. 

I can say that what Alessandro is saying about Italy is 100% true.  My customer who was there and had to go through quarantine pending the outcome of the test has been in contact with her relatives there and it is to the point where triage now means doctors are literally deciding who to give a respirator because there aren't enough.  The older patients who are unlikely to survive anyway are basically being left to die so that younger patients can hopefully recover. 

My thinking on this has 100% flipped in the last week.  This is real, and its serious.  Precautions aren't fear; they're wise.  At this point large public gatherings present an unacceptable risk.  What josh kebob said about Philly is spot on.  During that same time St. Louis banned pubic gatherings almost immediately and had a much, much lower mortality rate as a result. 

We'll get through this.  Humanity isn't going to be wiped out by a virus; its impossible.  There's always a 10% genetic immunity.  BUT, how bad it gets may ultimately be up to everyone in terms of arresting the spread and reducing loss of life.  Ere on the side of caution, pray, and spend some time with those closest to you.  If there's a silver lining to this situation that's probably it.  So often we are mired down by our responsibilities that we miss out on what's really important.  Times like these actually help us realign our values and see what's most important. 

Since I won't be in church this morning: May the Lord's Peace be with you all. 

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Can't wait until we have a Bash in California so we can have a Earthquake scare. 
 

Bearing Bob wrote:

Didn't  we all also get worked up over Hurricane Nate back in 2017? Asking for a friend.

 
I was never concerned I might die as a result of the hurricane. It just wasn’t conducive to keeping my car all in one piece nor having fun at the beach.

RV6 wrote:

I just saw this while browsing the news online.

• The White House is considering U.S. travel restrictions to contain the coronavirus outbreak. 
•  

Seems its just a matter of time. 
 

I am REALLY wanting to go to the BASH this year.  With that said, Jayberry is supposed to fly in from Ohio to help me make the drive and we will, like most, be driving through quite a few states.  He's expressed concern over such a exposing trek.  I don't know how many folks know this but I have some pretty extreme health issues that involve my immune system as well as other stuff.  So the thought of getting this virus doesn't sound good to me.  Plus, Melody, my other half, has expressed A LOT of concern over me making the drive.  Did I mention I really want to come to the BASH this year? 
I'm just waiting and watching.  It won't surprise me at this point, 11:30PM March 15, if travel is restricted even more to the point of making the trek to SC near impossible.  Nonetheless, I'm watching, waiting, and pondering.

Just food for thought ,my son in law is a director at a major hospital in New Orleans. Saturday no cases of
corona virus, Sunday 48 cases reported. At 70+ it makes me think. Hopefully we will all get thru this,God
willing.   mustang stu

After reading the posts on this forum, and listening to President Trump today, I have decided it is in my best interest to cancel plans to attend the Bash next month.  I am in the "at risk" group at the age of 73.  I was wondering if there might be a possibility to reschedule later in the year?  Regardless I need to call the motel tomorrow and cancel my room reservation.  I was so looking forward to hearing Mike"s open pipes and doing the Shag; not to mention leaving some tread marks in and around Myrtle Beach.

Vinegar soaked sponges!!!!!!!!           How.....cleansing?!!
Leave it to the Italians!
What-a-pain-in-the-a-- .............never mind
6sal6

Karol & I were in Vegas a 10 days ago, CV did not seem too worry some then. More information is available in the short passage of time since then. More restrictions are in place, and a greater degree of Caution is now advised.
2+2 Miss May is 56 years old now, butt able to make the trip, I'm closing on 72 and am very ready to go, Karol too.
However we'll be reserving commitment till at least the 29th. jkb's history refresher of Philly  in 1918 are very sobering.
 
Just wondering, can we push the Bash date to a few months later??

Tubo

Cab4word67 wrote:

I know we all want to go to the BASH but if it has to be postponed I will be ok with it. I want everyone to be able to go, not just a few. I would drop everything to go and any date will work. But I'm ready now
Chris 

+2

Tubo

Ed, we’ll meet ya at the beach in Arizona!😁