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bearbait

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Re: Is the sky falling?

Canada’s big six banks will allow mortgage payment deferrals for up to six months as part of extraordinary measures to help customers struggling with the financial impacts of the novel coronavirus pandemic.
 

SidecarFlip

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Re: Is the sky falling?

Canada’s big six banks will allow mortgage payment deferrals for up to six months as part of extraordinary measures to help customers struggling with the financial impacts of the novel coronavirus pandemic.
Good deal. Don't matter to me. No mortgage on the farm and no payments at all except the new/used M9 and that is a business write off anyway. Zero liabilities except the usual utility payments, RE taxes and food and gas and diesel. Rentals pay for themselves. We are all good for the moment.
 

bearbait

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Good deal. Don't matter to me. No mortgage on the farm and no payments at all except the new/used M9 and that is a business write off anyway. Zero liabilities except the usual utility payments, RE taxes and food and gas and diesel. Rentals pay for themselves. We are all good for the moment.
Yes it doesn't effect me either but the way things are going right now it'll be one less thing families will have to worry about. It's a very stressful time many.
 

KTuk4J

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Re: Is the sky falling?

I have a feeling the commercial real estate market will plummet in many cities and towns when businesses start closing.

The trickle down effect is of great concern.
 

bearbait

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I have a feeling the commercial real estate market will plummet in many cities and towns when businesses start closing.

The trickle down effect is of great concern.
And that my friend is putting it lightly. Fortunately humans are a resilient bunch and we will overcome this crises like we have others.
 

SidecarFlip

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Re: Is the sky falling?

Don't really matter. No job = no income = no house payment = no buy.
 

North Idaho Wolfman

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Re: Is the sky falling?

Well this is a fine time for the economy to crash... I WAS trying to build my house.

It looks like that will be stalled as it's a cash build and the cash looks like it's going to stop coming in.

We were talking about getting a loan to help with the last push to get it all done, but that's a no go now.

Yes I know this is nothing compared to the bigger picture, I just wanted to vent!

Carry on!
 

dochsml

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Re: Is the sky falling?

I have been reaching out to all of my customers since last week offering augmented reality service visits. Most of them are running their machines, but they don't really want visits from any vendors. So far, the reception is good but if this keeps up.....
 

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Re: Is the sky falling?

Here is a link to an article from an MSU prof I know, smart and thoughtful. The only thing not already detailed in other links in this thread is an answer to those that think we should just let "everyone" get the covid 19 and thus develop herd immunity that way. A lot would die, a million or more depending on what mortality rate you use.

https://eastlansinginfo.org/content/msu-epidemiologist-under-reaction-mega-threat

Scroll down it is toward the end.


Some good news, a small trial of a potential vaccine was begun in Washington yesterday. This step is designed to test for safety. It is still a long ways from mass production though.
 

bearbait

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Re: Is the sky falling?

Here is a link to an article from an MSU prof I know, smart and thoughtful. The only thing not already detailed in other links in this thread is an answer to those that think we should just let "everyone" get the covid 19 and thus develop herd immunity that way. A lot would die, a million or more depending on what mortality rate you use.

https://eastlansinginfo.org/content/msu-epidemiologist-under-reaction-mega-threat

Scroll down it is toward the end.


Some good news, a small trial of a potential vaccine was begun in Washington yesterday. This step is designed to test for safety. It is still a long ways from mass production though.
I mulled that over in my mind when it finally became obvious how bad this was going to get not that I'm any great genius, far, far from it. The cost is way to high. For the elderly and the folks with underlying problems this would be like leading sheep to the slaughterhouse, (sorry Sheep) unacceptable. We have a lot of brilliant people out there working overtime on this. Lets hope the lightbulb goes on for one or more of them and they say eureka that's it but when all else fails pray. Be very conscious of what you're doing because if they're right the health care will be overwhelmed before very long. Even if you do make it through unscathed our economy in both countries is going to take a big hit. Since I'm on a roll don't be fooled by the lower interest rates, great if you really need to use it to get by however if I'm right when this all settles higher interest rates will come back with a vengeance, make sure you're able to take that slap on the butt when it happens. Sorry for the rant and being long winded, sure would be good to come back here in 2 years time without one casualty.
 

bearbait

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Re: Is the sky falling?

Well this is a fine time for the economy to crash... I WAS trying to build my house.

It looks like that will be stalled as it's a cash build and the cash looks like it's going to stop coming in.

We were talking about getting a loan to help with the last push to get it all done, but that's a no go now.

Yes I know this is nothing compared to the bigger picture, I just wanted to vent!

Carry on!
Vent away my friend that's what we're here for. Thanks for the laugh skeets you crazy bugger. After all, laughter is the best medicine right?;)
 

KTuk4J

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Re: Is the sky falling?

Just to add a little humor to the subject that we all need at this time......


(From a parent.)
Home schooling going well.......
"Two students suspended for fighting"
"One teacher fired for drinking on the job"
 

bearbait

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Re: Is the sky falling?

Just to add a little humor to the subject that we all need at this time......


(From a parent.)
Home schooling going well.......
"Two students suspended for fighting"
"One teacher fired for drinking on the job"
Lol, too funny, thanks for the laugh.:D:D:D
 

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Re: Is the sky falling?

With ammo and firearms pricing going up as well as hard to get, I wonder if all the ones here in the past that said they lost theirs in boating accidents will go swimming?
 

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Re: Is the sky falling?

With ammo and firearms pricing going up as well as hard to get, I wonder if all the ones here in the past that said they lost theirs in boating accidents will go swimming?
There is a shortage ? :D
I took advantage of the rain yesterday and did some long overdue cleaning of several of my " friends " .
What's pissing me off right now is the stupid people in Longview & Tyler ( the 2 largest towns near us ) that leave thier weapons in a parked car . There is currently an increase in car break-ins . Could be related to closed schools or just the crooks seeing an oppertunity . I know weapons being stolen happens even in my town but why would anybody leave a weapon in a parked car overnite in the driveway ? I know the answer , simple genetics. You can't breed a racehorse out of a Jackass :eek:
 

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Re: Is the sky falling?

A young couple I know have a farm over the ridge, good kids, help anyone. They made the mistake of posting that if anyone needed something ,meat, beef pork or lamb or eggs, they would be willing to help, to just stop by the farm. The people that rushed over there were not poor or hungry or needy. New trucks new suv's all new stuff and not any junkers. These people all be cleaned them out, and got very indigent when they said there was no more to be had in the freezers. I know this because he called and asked if he could borrow a toy just in case, so I dropped one off at the farm with some food for it, just in case, you know.
This too shall pass I know, but to what expense to our country
 

skeets

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Poohbear,,, ya gota remember you cant fix stupid, no matter how much duct tape you use !
 
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