We appreciate the general idea of "social distancing," but it's really only necessary for those in at-risk demographics. If you have family and friends that are susceptible, by all means avoid visiting them until this passes, perhaps for months. But the rest of the country, especially younger folks and those in southern (warmer) climates are in very little danger. And as I've said above, we risk having a repeat of all of this later after the lockdowns are lifted, because the virus isn't going away, it will always be around, and if we haven't got people developing immunities to it, BOOM—the same s**t happens all over again.
227 March 16, 2020 10:03 pm
Re: well we all are thinking it (84 replies, posted in NASTE)
My youngest daughter just lost a month of her restaurant job. We have dog care clients whose restaurant is closed now for a month, with no notice that that was going to be done. All of their hourly workers are without jobs for a month, and food deliveries that they're going to receive (contracted for before the shutdown) will spoil. This is insane. We don't solve anything by shutting down completely, except for plunging the nation and the world into a global recession. And you know what happens in global recessions, often?
The militaries of the world are ALWAYS employed. Think about it.
228 March 16, 2020 1:02 pm
Re: well we all are thinking it (84 replies, posted in NASTE)
Unless you are in the "at-risk" demographic (elderly, immuno-compromised, diabetes, etc.), you probably won't get anything worse than a case of what would look like the "regular" flu. The hysteria is loony. In fact, the more healthy people who interact with others (who are not compromised), the better for the more rapid end of the pandemic, as they will develop the necessary immunity. All we are doing with this craziness about keeping "socially distant" is creating the conditions for a massive later infection as those who are "healthy" (but infected) now venture out into the environment. It does not hurt to be cognizant of the effects on the at-risk folks, and to be extra careful with personal and business hygiene, but to avoid everything and destroy the economy in the process is worse than the disease itself. My $.02
229 March 13, 2020 9:45 am
Re: well we all are thinking it (84 replies, posted in NASTE)
On a serious note, here's a very good site for balanced, comprehensive info on the pandemic, updated daily:
230 March 13, 2020 9:42 am
Re: well we all are thinking it (84 replies, posted in NASTE)
I mean, come on...we have 150 companies in America producing toilet paper. Do we REALLY think we're going to run out?
231 March 13, 2020 9:40 am
Re: well we all are thinking it (84 replies, posted in NASTE)
I think if we treat this as a fairly more contagious version of the regular flu and act accordingly, we won't have a huge problem. Cover your mouth when you sneeze or cough, wash hands thoroughly afterwards, keep surfaces clean, stand a few feet away from each other, and let me win. That will solve the problem.
:^)
Really, I think this has been blown way out of proportion. Yes, it's serious, but no more serious that SARS, MERs or H1N1. Many more deaths from each of those. Warm weather will cut down on the spread.
232 February 20, 2020 3:18 am
Re: Controllers (15 replies, posted in Slot Talk)
Yes, Tom, I actually got mine in a couple of days! Can't complain at all about the service, in fact can't say anything but good words for Jim DiFalco! I won't have a chance to use my controller until we get back from vacation, so I'll have to wait until 3/5 to see how it affects my driving. Can't make it any worse...
233 February 15, 2020 4:26 pm
Re: PASER Co-founder Bob McFarland (27 replies, posted in PASER)
Yes, the workbench is in the kennel area with all the dogs.
234 February 12, 2020 11:12 am
Re: Controllers (15 replies, posted in Slot Talk)
The 1/24 cars that need different networks would be the high-powered wing cars. Not necessary for the 1/24s we run (BRMs) or I think for the ones they run at Rapid Raceway. I have not received my DD304 yet because it's taking my bank AGES to transfer to PayPal to pay Jim. I have used Zack's DiFalco (I think it's a DD304) and I really liked it. I have been using a DS controller that worked fine, but it's a little unreliable (solder joints come loose every now and then). There's a good explanation on the DiFalco site of how all the controllers compare; you can also e-mail Jim for info. He will ship free to Oregon, so it's best if you order directly from him.
235 February 12, 2020 7:41 am
Re: Controllers (15 replies, posted in Slot Talk)
I just opted for a DD304. That will run everything and it has traction control as well. DiFalcos seem pretty bulletproof, so even though they're $$$$$$, they're worth it in the end.
236 January 31, 2020 2:34 pm
Re: 2020 SCCA Proxy at Al's (19 replies, posted in Al's Rippin' Ridin' Raceway)
I'll be there!
237 January 29, 2020 3:58 pm
Re: 2020 SCCA Proxy at Al's (19 replies, posted in Al's Rippin' Ridin' Raceway)
When you're retired, EVERY day's a weekend!
238 January 28, 2020 4:21 pm
Re: 2020 SCCA Proxy at Al's (19 replies, posted in Al's Rippin' Ridin' Raceway)
I'm usually available most any day/night.
239 January 28, 2020 4:19 pm
Re: Test & Tune (4 replies, posted in NASTE)
I would love to come. I can bring my tire truer as well as some other stuff.
240 January 26, 2020 11:31 pm
Re: NASTE Odd Thursday Night Racing Rules & Current Thread (2,172 replies, posted in NASTE)
These cars are lovely bodies but overpowered for the chassis. With the right tires and calmer motors they might be lots of fun. I have a great love for the King Cobra and the Porsche 904, the Cobra coupe, etc., so I would love to be able to race these. As of now, they're shelf queens until I can build better chassis for them, or....we race them as a new class!
241 January 25, 2020 10:22 pm
Re: NASTE Odd Thursday Night Racing Rules & Current Thread (2,172 replies, posted in NASTE)
I'm also with Chris K on having no F1 cars in this proposed class...MonoVel or Carrera DTM seem like good candidates.
242 January 25, 2020 4:46 pm
Re: NASTE Odd Thursday Night Racing Rules & Current Thread (2,172 replies, posted in NASTE)
This was kind of the founder's theory behind my old SoCal club...run cars as close to box stock as possible to allow for newbies or cheap ba****ds like me (who don't have a lot of free spending $$) to race at least one class all the time. It worked out well, and the racing ended up being pretty close, as all the cars were as good (or as bad) as each other. I'm for it!
243 January 18, 2020 3:04 pm
Re: More Morgan Motorsports cars up for grabs..... (6 replies, posted in For Sale or Trade)
Zack, if no one else offers, I will take the Porsche Carrera and the Jag.
Stan
244 January 14, 2020 11:48 am
Re: GT-3 2020 Round 3 (2 replies, posted in Allenbrook Speedway)
i'll be there!
245 January 3, 2020 4:58 pm
Re: GT3 Proxy in Portland (3 replies, posted in Allenbrook Speedway)
If the date is one I can attend, I'll be glad to help out driving or marshalling!
246 December 5, 2019 9:42 pm
Re: My get well soon card.... (18 replies, posted in NASTE)
It's h**l getting old...
Best wishes to every NASTE person!
247 December 4, 2019 11:03 pm
Re: My get well soon card.... (18 replies, posted in NASTE)
We know you have a big heart, Al, so take care of it and get well soon!
248 November 22, 2019 8:27 pm
Re: F1 proxy at Al's (12 replies, posted in NASTE)
I believe I'm available
249 November 13, 2019 2:53 pm
Re: 2019 Tacoma 24 (38 replies, posted in NASTE)
Now I'm REALLY sorry I missed it!
250 November 11, 2019 11:47 am
Re: 2019 Tacoma 24 (38 replies, posted in NASTE)
Wish I had been there. Next year.