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el borracho
04-15-2020, 04:13 PM
When the restrictions are finished, which of the following activities will YOU perform on a pre-virus level?

Let's assume the restrictions are lifted on 1 May and let's assume that confirmed cases and deaths in the last week of April are consistently 1/2 what they are today, 15 April. Which activities will YOU perform on a pre-virus level? Check all that apply.

OnTheWarpath15
04-15-2020, 04:20 PM
Poll fail, not a "none of the above" option.

Also no connection to timing. Anyone rushing out to do these things May 1 vs 3 months from now is a big difference.

Megatron96
04-15-2020, 04:20 PM
Have dinner with my friends. Ditto my mother. And last but not least take my gf to dinner.

Play pool and have a few drinks with my friends at the bar, yes please.

Watch Top Gun II in IMAX as is only right and proper.

I have to fly a domestic airplane, it's my job. But I'm doing that now, so no biggie.

Oh, you meant as cattle. Yeah, so I can see my brother in July.

Dunit35
04-15-2020, 04:23 PM
I picked dine in and domestic fly as those two are the most probable. The domestic flying thing only because my wife has credits that we need to use.

I’d pick all the others if I Already visited bars, concerts, and movies. But I rarely did that before.

el borracho
04-15-2020, 04:23 PM
Poll fail, not a "none of the above" option.

Also no connection to timing. Anyone rushing out to do these things May 1 vs 3 months from now is a big difference.

I admit, Rain man creates better polls.

Randallflagg
04-15-2020, 04:25 PM
I picked Restaurant and Domestic Flight as well as International flight. Hopefully (fingers crossed) that I can make it to Scotland this year....

RunKC
04-15-2020, 04:25 PM
Wife and I will go to our favorite Mexican restaraunt for happy hour. We’ll be drinking alcohol and eating chips and dip until our stomach hurts

ThyKingdomCome15
04-15-2020, 04:27 PM
Man shall not live by bread alone. I'll be going to church. I miss Jesus.

el borracho
04-15-2020, 04:30 PM
Ah, definitely forgot some important options:

church
sporting events
live theater
cruise ships

What else am I missing? Perhaps the poll can be amended.

Discuss Thrower
04-15-2020, 04:32 PM
Visit the fucking barber if he doesn't go bankrupt.

POND_OF_RED
04-15-2020, 04:33 PM
Ah, definitely forgot some important options:

church
sporting events
live theater
cruise ships

What else am I missing? Perhaps the poll can be amended.

Strip clubs and brothels obviously.

Bugeater
04-15-2020, 04:34 PM
I'd go out to eat, nothing else on that list are things I do on a regular basis so it's not fear of COVID that would keep me away from them.



More than anything I'm looking forward to going on road trips and doing some biking, maybe even with other people.

Megatron96
04-15-2020, 04:34 PM
Strip clubs and brothels obviously.

Hell yeah! Forgot about those essential services . . .

alpha_omega
04-15-2020, 04:35 PM
I picked dine in and domestic fly as those two are the most probable. The domestic flying thing only because my wife has credits that we need to use.

I’d pick all the others if I Already visited bars, concerts, and movies. But I rarely did that before.

This. (Minus the credits).

Why Not?
04-15-2020, 04:35 PM
When casinos open, I’m there. Those places are disgusting anyway. Best place to build immunity.

KCUnited
04-15-2020, 04:39 PM
Barbershop
Parks reopening
Personally interacting with friends
Being human

TLO
04-15-2020, 04:41 PM
2 chicks at the same time.

el borracho
04-15-2020, 04:43 PM
Barbershop
Parks reopening
Personally interacting with friends
Being human

Hadn't thought about the barbershop, but that is a good question. Very close personal touching with strangers. I assume the barbers will wash their hands after each client. I wonder if each client will run home to shower after the cut.

And I assume that everybody will interact with friends again when it is officially allowed. Is that a bad assumption? Are there people who won't see their friends socially again, even after the restrictions are lifted?

The Franchise
04-15-2020, 04:43 PM
Haircut for sure.

Peter Gibbons
04-15-2020, 04:44 PM
None of the above.
However, I will fully return to my prior haircut regime.

MahiMike
04-15-2020, 04:47 PM
We don't eat out a lot but we're jonesin' for eating out now.

Bearcat
04-15-2020, 04:50 PM
Complicated question... in general, considering the number of cases here and the fact that I don't go out a ton anyway, I'd get back to normal activities. Assuming there's some data/research backing up the fact that we can all go back to some sort of normal daily life without starting a 2nd apocalypse, then I'd trust that to a large extent (just like trusting the idea of needing to stay at home for a month+).

I'd think the complications with sports across all states would mean it's not going to be an all-at-once deal... plus it would make sense to hold off on huge events at first to make sure it's not the wrong decision.

There's a CNN article about other countries attempting to get back to normal, so there will be some examples out there by the time we do it, and I'm sure a lot of analysis on each of their experiences up to this point and how they're getting back to normal.

I would probably be in the 'early adopter' group of going out and even traveling, but it has a lot to do with the fact that I don't go to a lot of close-contact/crowded places anyway.

KurtCobain
04-15-2020, 04:50 PM
Go see my kids.

KCUnited
04-15-2020, 04:52 PM
Hadn't thought about the barbershop, but that is a good question. Very close personal touching with strangers. I assume the barbers will wash their hands after each client. I wonder if each client will run home to shower after the cut.

And I assume that everybody will interact with friends again when it is officially allowed. Is that a bad assumption? Are there people who won't see their friends socially again, even after the restrictions are lifted?

"Restrictions" is a broad category. Business restrictions with limits or an all up lift on social distancing? There's a difference.

el borracho
04-15-2020, 05:02 PM
Business restrictions.

There are many businesses that need high volume to survive. I am curious if just lifting the restrictions on businesses will be enough or will people still avoid certain businesses, irregardless of the restrictions. In other words, will it make financial sense for a restaurant/ barber/ cruise ship to open when the restrictions are lifted, or will they just lose money because clients will stay home?

TrebMaxx
04-15-2020, 05:02 PM
I voted to eat in a restaurant. With that being said I will most likely wait awhile after the go ahead to do so.

el borracho
04-15-2020, 05:03 PM
I voted to eat in a restaurant. With that being said I will most likely wait awhile after the go ahead to do so.

"A while" = 1 week or 1 month or ????

ThaVirus
04-15-2020, 05:04 PM
I'm going to go right back to normal as soon a I'm able.

I'll probably take advantage of these airline/cruise prices immediately. I'm thinking I'd love to go to Hawaii.

I'm also a season pass holder at Universal and I will be there the first day they open for sure.

jdubya
04-15-2020, 05:08 PM
I still have my airfare and hotel reservations for Hawaii at the end of May for now.....

stevieray
04-15-2020, 05:10 PM
Barber

Hobby Lobby

Knuckleheads

Chief Roundup
04-15-2020, 05:16 PM
Since things didn't get shut down where I live other than Theatres, Nail and hair Salons and restaurants. There hasn't been much of a change as I don't eat out if I do it is a carry out or delivery thing already. I don't get my nails done. My ex-wife or daughter cut my hair and I don't waste my money on the over priced movie Threatre.

DaFace
04-15-2020, 05:16 PM
Poll needs a "none of the above" option. You're not getting an accurate read when people just have to click something.

Chief Roundup
04-15-2020, 05:16 PM
Poll fail, not a "none of the above" option.

Also no connection to timing. Anyone rushing out to do these things May 1 vs 3 months from now is a big difference.

This.

hometeam
04-15-2020, 05:27 PM
I have been holding off canceling my wedding/honeymoon .. but its getting close now as its scheduled for may 22 in Colorado~

SO the first thing im gonna do is go on the vacation that I am getting screwd out of.

Megatron96
04-15-2020, 05:29 PM
Poll needs a "none of the above" option. You're not getting an accurate read when people just have to click something.

I voted for 4 things. Just bought a new pool cue as well, so i need to get out and run some racks with it already.

Spott
04-15-2020, 05:34 PM
I’d do all of it, although I wouldn’t go to a concert unless someone gave me a free ticket.

ChiliConCarnage
04-15-2020, 05:34 PM
I had restaurants and domestic flight checked but the the OP states was much as pre-virus. I think I'm a none then

eDave
04-15-2020, 05:36 PM
I’d do all of it, although I wouldn’t go to a concert unless someone gave me a free ticket.

If you had a ticket for a show already in May. Would you not go?

I ask because I have a show in July in LA. Show hasn't been officially postponed or cancelled (Venue is closed down). So if we open up before then, the show is still on.

I would be hesitant to jump right out there right when things open up as I'd prefer to see how it goes. But this show in LA is one that I must see.

MMXcalibur
04-15-2020, 05:37 PM
Have dinner with parents.

cdcox
04-15-2020, 05:38 PM
None on May 1. Risk/benefit is just not there.

We have an international trip toward the end of June. I’m crossing my fingers that 1) virus cases are way down by then both here and our destination, 2) international travel is allowed, and 3) we won’t have to quarantine upon return. For that, the benefit might overcome the risk.

BigRedChief
04-15-2020, 05:42 PM
Poll fail, not a "none of the above" option.

Also no connection to timing. Anyone rushing out to do these things May 1 vs 3 months from now is a big difference.This. Major poll fail on both counts.

Rain Man
04-15-2020, 05:43 PM
I've been pondering when I'll re-enter society. I've been quite content with the current situation, aside from having to clean stuff a lot and wear a mask and worry about my supply of paper products. I have relatively low social needs. (If you count the transpacific freighter in 2018, I've done social distancing for two of the last three Aprils.)

When I think about the timeline of returning, relative to when the authorities say it's safe, I'd guess something like this:

Restaurant - I'll probably pick up stuff after a month, but I suspect it'll be three or four months before I go sit down in a restaurant again. (I'm picking stuff up now, but with covid protocols. I'm talking about normal stuff like going to the counter.)

Hang out in a bar/club - I never do that anyway. If I did, it's probably be 3-4 months like the restaurants.

See a movie. I only see a couple a year in theaters, if that. It would probably stop me the first time, so it would probably be 9 to 12 months. (On that note, I had no idea, but a very large new movie theater was built two miles from my house, and it was supposed to open in March. I had no idea it existed, because it's in a direction that I seldom go.)

Attend a concert. See the movie description above. This is not a common activity for me. If it was a Chiefs football game? Maybe I'd go at the end of 2020. Maybe not. I'd do a lot of research first.

Fly on a domestic plane. I've been doing that once a month for a long time. This is a tough one. I'd do it, but not enthusiastically. I'd probably wait six months past the all-clear sign as a preference, though, since all of my travel is for pleasure and not work. I mentioned in another thread that I've pondered buying a small RV and road-tripping, since I think an RV would be a lot safer.

Fly on an international airline. Well, I've already got tickets to London for October, so we'll find out. The twist is that I've got first class tickets because I burned a ton of frequent flyer miles. First class (and in a pod, no less) is a lot different than coach, so I might consider that in October. However, the London part was just because that was where I could go on points, and we were then going to take the train to Italy, and then I was going to take a cruise ship back home. I'm not sure the Italy and cruise part will happen regardless. My wife has an airline ticket back, and I might ponder taking a freighter again. No doctor, but also not many people.

Spott
04-15-2020, 05:49 PM
If you had a ticket for a show already in May. Would you not go?

I ask because I have a show in July in LA. Show hasn't been officially postponed or cancelled (Venue is closed down). So if we open up before then, the show is still on.

I would be hesitant to jump right out there right when things open up as I'd prefer to see how it goes. But this show in LA is one that I must see.

I would go if they opened it up, but that’s just me. I’ve never been a big concert person, but I had plans to go see the Royals play in Tampa next weekend and I’d go if they decided to start the season next week.

el borracho
04-15-2020, 05:51 PM
Poll needs a "none of the above" option. You're not getting an accurate read when people just have to click something.

If anyone can add the option, I would appreciate it.

TrebMaxx
04-15-2020, 06:14 PM
"A while" = 1 week or 1 month or ????

I have to wait and see how it plays out. I am older with lung issues so I will be diligent to make sure things are cool for me.

KCUnited
04-15-2020, 06:18 PM
Business restrictions.

There are many businesses that need high volume to survive. I am curious if just lifting the restrictions on businesses will be enough or will people still avoid certain businesses, irregardless of the restrictions. In other words, will it make financial sense for a restaurant/ barber/ cruise ship to open when the restrictions are lifted, or will they just lose money because clients will stay home?

What choice would they have? Stay closed voluntarily?

Whatever restrictions are lifted, that I utilized before, I’ll utilize again immediately. Ex. Cruises never appealed to me before this which is why the “would you attend a sporting event?” polls should be taken with a grain of salt in Alex Smith as a QB markets.

SuperBowl4
04-15-2020, 07:10 PM
a orgy at a brothel in Nevada:thumb:

Rain Man
04-15-2020, 07:22 PM
a orgy at a brothel in Nevada:thumb:

Better schedule it now. They're booking up fast. I had to make my appointment on a Tuesday. Tuesday!