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Herein lies a greater problem than the virus itself... political prejudice applied to public policy. Clouds our judgement. Keeps us stuck in the problem. Hinders the pivot to a solution. (I would also include prejudiced remarks which favor Mr. Trump). All this talk about "science" and...

Went boating today across Rosario Strait, real nice day. Now that I've gotten the boating related stuff out of the way I can weigh in on the post: I don't think it's either/or with shutting down the economy vs.the value of human life, or that that's how governments are necessarily thinking...

Marty: Technically, either until we have a vaccine as you mention, or enough folks have gotten the virus/recovered/developed antibodies. Either, or a substantial combination of both, would create herd immunity. The million dollar question (Trillions actually) remains how to balance the...

Just finished my shift at UWMC today. We currently have less than 10 Covid+ patients admitted at the main hospital where I work, and less than 100 in the entire system. Thank heaven we were never overwhelmed, and it appears to be waning. The nursing staff and doctors have been stellar; I'm...

Oh I understand. But I don’t think there’s any credible doubt where this Particular disease came from, or why some would seek to sow ill feelings in describing it for that matter. When we decide what we believe , then seek to backfill our positions with selective “facts”, it may be an...

We bounce between pointed terms like “China virus “, and the bizarre suggestion that the current deadly Coronavirus spontaneously sprung forth from multiple points on the earth.... I think we got cabin fever Probably time to get some fresh air, keeping safe distance from others.

It's now been confirmed: Liquor stores in Alaska are considered "essential" businesses and remain open... 8)

Tosca: Nice try. You and I are not in fundamental disagreement about the medical use of marijuana, but your logic around why it's still recreationally available when other things are not is unpersuasive, to put it charitably. How about the fact that vaping establishments have been deemed...

Sandy, As an acute and intensive care therapist who works with oncology patients, I’m well aware of the medicinal value of marijuana for nausea and pain relief. I think what we’re talking about, however is recreational pot shops, Which by definition provide a product intended for recreational...

Localboy: I absolutely agree about the dangers of government infringement under the color of emergency authority. I'm sure the gun shops could stay open by appointment with strict infection control, whereas I question how essential pot shops really are to our civic well-being, at a time when...

Paul, re: tradespeople being able to work in Washington state: the plumbers and electricians you mention can still work if they choose, because they perform necessary/emergent repairs. Same goes for other construction workers if their work is urgent, emergent, or being done to serve a publicly...

Amazing. Governor Quomo of NY orders a shelter-in-place lockdown to reign in an infection raging out of control in his state, threatening to overwhelm the State’s health care system. Comes on the news daily with dire warnings and passionate pleas for federal assistance. All good moves IMO...

If a patient without a DNR directive needed urgent assistance to stay alive (ie: they "coded"), a hospital could be forced to indirectly institute DNR with site-specific and disease-specific protocols re: how many personnel could enter a Covid (or rule-out) room at the same time, for staff and...

Tosca: as Long as you’re practicing strict infection control, you can practice any kind of politics you desire!

Here’s my perspective as a moderate to conservative individual who owns and operates 2 small businesses and also works in acute/ICU patient care at UWMC in Seattle: This too will pass. But... it’s much more stealth and contagious than the common flu, and no vaccines currently exist. Critical...

And as a practical matter: one is exceedingly unlikely to change another's opposing beliefs with a strident rant on an internet forum. Wash your hands often, help others where you can, and stay safe!

Overall it sounds like you've found a great deal, which will get you and yours out on the water! A couple of observations: Re: the engine; I believe that was the year Honda introduced the redesigned 90. If you have the older variant (with carbs) you have a tank. They routinely gave >2,000...

An unfortunate design aspect of that particular boat is the lack of adequate sponson height (and thusly freeboard/tunnel clearance). If the sponsons were made 6-8" taller I'd be a TC 255 owner.

This appeared to be a great deal for someone interested in that boat. Used boat deals like this come along more regularly that one might think for those diligently looking and prepared to act immediately. Maybe the seller needed a quick sale to raise cash for another purpose, divorce...