Have you been productive while we are in Isolation

Kkathyl

I’ve tried to take advantage of this time off to become a better person to improve some skills and to financially secure my future so I’m grateful for the time off although I pray for those that have lost loved ones have you done anything different in during this time. And do you feel institutionalized meaning that the isolation is creating a state of depression or some other issues with you

I have opened a business, donated to a lot of causes. Helped disabled and mentally challenged. Upgraded my Tech knowledge got certified as a authorized buyer in precious metals, built a dark room in my office, lost 7 lbs and started a Utube channel. Gain thousands of friends and follower attended 45 Zoom meetings and just booked a 2,100 audience demonstration on wealth strategies. And Go

Jimnight

I haven't done anything. Except maybe put on 10 pounds or so.

Sonorandesertrat

I haven't been in isolation. Working on a federal contract, with a deadline to meet.

fishteeth

With trying to home school three small kids while my wife works at the hospital in intensive care unit and on top of that try to somehow keep my shut down dental offices from going bankrupt, there has been very little time to accomplish anything. In all honesty probably the worst 4 weeks of my life and looking at another 4+ weeks of this.

MilesWaits

Two words:
Netflix, Prime.

1Mike1

What isolation? Have been working.

astrorat

@Kkathyl said:
I’ve tried to take advantage of this time off to become a better person to improve some skills and to financially secure my future so I’m grateful for the time off although I pray for those that have lost loved ones have you done anything different in during this time. And do you feel institutionalized meaning that the isolation is creating a state of depression or some other issues with you

I have opened a business, donated to a lot of causes. Helped disabled and mentally challenged. Upgraded my Tech knowledge got certified as a authorized buyer in precious metals, built a dark room in my office, lost 7 lbs and started a Utube channel. Gain thousands of friends and follower attended 45 Zoom meetings and just booked a 2,100 audience demonstration on wealth strategies. And Go

Sounds like you are on the right path ... good for you!

cmerlo1

I cleaned out my boxes of non-superfluous miscellaneous numismatic paraphernalia and listed a bunch of it on eBay. I also cleaned out and organized my kitchen pantry, which made the wife very happy.

SaorAlba

Organising collection and images of said collection. Going through and finding stuff I forgot about which is actually kind of fun.

ECHOES

Yes, my ATB set,
And also started volunteering at the animal shelter where I found my Lucy...
Unfortunately, the shelter is temporarily closed...

Her glamor pic when she was up for adoption

RockyMtnProspector

Yes. Working on my own health, bought some books on ancient Roman/Greek coinage to study, taking a look at world--mostly British Colonial--coins. Staying in touch here as well as at home with dealers and collector friends. Denver's big May show has been cancelled.

And just being polite to anyone and everyone one from delivery folks to calls, emails, and texts. Taking time.

coinbuf

Playing some golf and eating too much, so no not really.

BryceM

I'm still working (some) but with much more free time than usual. A couple of years ago I sold some coins and used the money to build a shop. It was high-time to have a proper workbench, so I made one. The step-down part is for a miter saw, which hadn't been moved to its new home before taking the photo.

I also put a new top on this little table for the missus. I love working with walnut:

ctf_error_coins

Way, way more productive than normal as fishing has been closed for a month now.

Busy strengthening up the business and diversifying my assets.

Cleaned the garage, pulled a ton of weeds, planted weed, trimmed bonsais, worked on my strawberry farm

CWT1863

I have actually been busier than normal with school work and other tasks. I have even had to take a short break from my numismatic writing until the end of this semester.

dbldie55

Waiting for some snow to melt, then off to the mountains for bear season. May go fishing too. Amazing how many cars are in the fishing access lots now. When it was nice last week, people were all over the place.

I think many are very tired of being inside and want to get out.

asheland

I've been working all along, so life isn't all that different.

bearcave

@1Mike1 said:
What isolation? Have been working.

every day

!> @asheland said:

I've been working all along, so life isn't all that different.

bearcave

__> @ErrorsOnCoins said:

Way, way more productive than normal as fishing has been closed for a month now.

Busy strengthening up the business and diversifying my assets.

Cleaned the garage, pulled a ton of weeds,_ planted weed_, trimmed bonsais, worked on my strawberry farm

???

sparky64

@Kkathyl You raise the bar high with your ambition. Good luck.

I'm fortunate to be working as well so no more spare time than usual.

My weekends are freed up more so I'm overseeing a logging project on our farm that I've put off for far too long.

SamByrd

I operate a home based business and its not too different for me. Lots of buyers and I have 60 days of inventory just working more as we are in lock down in my state.

ctf_error_coins

@bearcave said:
__> @ErrorsOnCoins said:

Way, way more productive than normal as fishing has been closed for a month now.

Busy strengthening up the business and diversifying my assets.

Cleaned the garage, pulled a ton of weeds,_ planted weed_, trimmed bonsais, worked on my strawberry farm

???

Ya you read that right

Downtown1974

I’m still working as well, but my days off are very productive since we really can’t go anywhere.
Did a lot of painting, cleaned out the basement and my lawn is looking the best it ever has.

bearcave

LOL @ErrorsOnCoins

hammer1

@ECHOES said:

Her glamor pic when she was up for adoption

She's a beauty.

cladking

@Kkathyl said:
I’ve tried to take advantage of this time off to become a better person to improve some skills and to financially secure my future so I’m grateful for the time off although I pray for those that have lost loved ones have you done anything different in during this time. And do you feel institutionalized meaning that the isolation is creating a state of depression or some other issues with you

I have opened a business, donated to a lot of causes. Helped disabled and mentally challenged. Upgraded my Tech knowledge got certified as a authorized buyer in precious metals, built a dark room in my office, lost 7 lbs and started a Utube channel. Gain thousands of friends and follower attended 45 Zoom meetings and just booked a 2,100 audience demonstration on wealth strategies. And Go

Jeesh! How rude.

I've been busy almost since birth and haven't accomplished so much. Actually I've taken this whole thing as an excuse to take virtual-vacation. I get a few hours work in almost every day.

cladking

I might add that I've never been paid for a job or done a job I didn't consider "essential". I'm retired now though and have plenty of essential jobs here to keep me busy for at least another century. I doubt the devil will wait for me though. Odds are good nobody is going to do them like me (or at all) when I'm gone so the question becomes what is essential.

I guess the answer is and always has been to have fun and leave the world a better place. I've been concentrating on having fun.

dcarr

Somewhat. I still have my minting business to run. Day to day it hasn't really been all that different compared to pre-virus.

But in addition to the government telling us to stay home, today we also have Mother Nature also telling us not to go out.
I just now took this picture out my office window (through the screen) (Thursday 16 April 2020, 3:30 PM MDT):

TurtleCat

@1Mike1 said:
What isolation? Have been working.

Same. My wife is even busier with our child not able to go to preschool.

bearcave

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Namvet69

I'm running 50+ miles per week, sugar snap peas are peeking up out of the soil, removed two big patches of bamboo roots, firewood to cut up, split and stack, gonna try the German round stack method, VA Telehealth is keeping me well, 70 years old and grateful for my life today. Peace Roy

Gluggo

Workie working keeping America Great! I am in that plastic hooch right now!

yosclimber

It seems like all I did was take an extended spring break and watch "Tiger King"

But actually we did finish this in March:
https://forums.collectors.com/discussion/1035720/top-100-seated-half-dime-varieties-list-and-112-page-pdf

And I have been working on a nonlinear statistics problem (Multinomial Logit with Quasi-Complete Separation).
My solution is working pretty well, and it's something I have wanted to do for more than 10 years.

TwoSides2aCoin

I bought and sold silver and gold, and some nickels in between.

TurboSnail

Trying to be a better person, but it hurts my wallet A LOT.

I asked my connection to smuggle some emergency supplies out of Taiwan a while back. The shipping fee along costed me around $300. But I only have one box of masks and gloves left since I was dropping them off in front of houses of old folks in my neighborhood for free even before mask was required in public places.

And I also pick up the grocery and medication for them. Although everyone tried to pay me back including gas etc. But little do they know, most of the food they received had already went up double or triple in price while I was still charging them the same old price. The same amount of food I bought each trip during last month was around $400. But today it was closed to$900, not to mention an hour of waiting outside of the store, an hour at the meat department and another hour on line to pay.

Going back out 6:30 AM tomorrow morning to a CVS in Long Island since they open at 7. My source told me they would have a delivery of hand sanitizer .

MilesWaits

Ok, the Tiger King montage is a direct result of the long-before Kenny Powers skills.

https://youtu.be/vSFO28s15wc

savitale

Good to hear things are gong well for you. I read on a rock the other day that rainbows come from clouds.

BLUEJAYWAY

Doing more biking,walking, board games. Really miss the closing of the local library and movie theaters.

mannie gray

@BLUEJAYWAY said:
Doing more biking,walking, board games. Really miss the closing of the local library and movie theaters.

Yes....the library is sorely missed by me as well as by my granddaughter.
We spent most of our Thursday mornings there.
It is such a pleasure to have a great local library and our small town has a good one with helpful nice people, as well as lots of activities for the little ones.

1Mike1

@bearcave said:

@1Mike1 said:
What isolation? Have been working.

every day

!> @asheland said:

I've been working all along, so life isn't all that different.

5 or 9 days in a row depending on the week. The state mandates if water goes to the river it must be monitored 24 hours a day 365. There's is no stopping.

bearcave

I bet there is no stopping. Some people are essential and we work our shift whether we want to or not.

Kkathyl

@fishteeth said:
With trying to home school three small kids while my wife works at the hospital in intensive care unit and on top of that try to somehow keep my shut down dental offices from going bankrupt, there has been very little time to accomplish anything. In all honesty probably the worst 4 weeks of my life and looking at another 4+ weeks of this.

I am sorry to hear of your homeschool issues and all the pressure if you want DM me and I can help you get started with the financial pressures. My sister at home working and teaching her Twins in Yorktown , NY. Not easy and the assignment are 6 a day online. My son was in ICU for 3 days and almost died. He was not infected but had other medical issue due to a rehab relapse. I will pray for better things to come for your family.

Love,
Kathy

Kkathyl

@bearcave said:
I bet there is no stopping. Some people are essential and we work our shift whether we want to or not.

Hang in there and I hope your getting paid. I was/am unemployed but cannot get in state system to file. Not that 275 covers even the utilities but pray for your situation to be better soon.

1630Boston

@asheland said:
I've been working all along, so life isn't all that different.

Same here

Kkathyl

@Jimnight said:
I haven't done anything. Except maybe put on 10 pounds or so.

Sorry about that I lost 12 lbs so far and want to lose a little more as my Police Officer Daughter is getting married Oct 24 and I’m booked to be in NY end of May for dress fitting.

Kathy

Kkathyl

@MilesWaits said:
Two words:
Netflix, Prime.

Tic Tock hope your ready for the financial impact coming as that 1965 dollar now worth about 5 cent is not gonna get better if your not in metals while the Iron is hot you must strick or get struck.

Kkathyl

@ErrorsOnCoins said:
Way, way more productive than normal as fishing has been closed for a month now.

Busy strengthening up the business and diversifying my assets.

Cleaned the garage, pulled a ton of weeds, planted weed, trimmed bonsais, worked on my strawberry farm

Your awesome. Fantastic. Your on the right track. My access to direct pricing right now is such a blessing and has saved me in so many ways.

Excellent

ricko

@Kkathyl....You are a powerhouse of activity... sorry to hear about your son, hope he is recovering well.
My 'work' has been shut down, (I am retired, but always liked having a job, even part time), so, odd jobs getting attention, wife and I talk and laugh a lot together....Definitely not watching TV, never was a couch potato...Trying to get to outside projects, but rain and still a bit cold (27 degrees this morning). Cheers, RickO

Kkathyl

@TurboSnail said:
Trying to be a better person, but it hurts my wallet A LOT.

I asked my connection to smuggle some emergency supplies out of Taiwan a while back. The shipping fee along costed me around $300. But I only have one box of masks and gloves left since I was dropping them off in front of houses of old folks in my neighborhood for free even before mask was required in public places.

And I also pick up the grocery and medication for them. Although everyone tried to pay me back including gas etc. But little do they know, most of the food they received had already went up double or triple in price while I was still charging them the same old price. The same amount of food I bought each trip during last month was around $400. But today it was closed to$900, not to mention an hour of waiting outside of the store, an hour at the meat department and another hour on line to pay.

Going back out 6:30 AM tomorrow morning to a CVS in Long Island since they open at 7. My source told me they would have a delivery of hand sanitizer .

Thank you for being that guy. I give you a cape and a key to my kingdom of love and sacrifice. Let me know if I can do better. My 1200 fiat currency hit my account and just in time to help stand up a few members with 7k found a few struggling family. DM me if you want. Kathy

Kkathyl

@bearcave said:
I bet there is no stopping. Some people are essential and we work our shift whether we want to or not.

Everyone is essential each life all the truckers I feel lonely cry and working very hard standing up and helping as I can. Others like you perhaps need a break and a big hug. Essential is in the eye of beholder. My parents consider me essential so I hope this no contact an such ends soon. No interviews no touching has made me push harder longer and it’s more a metal challenge then anything. I am Glad I have not wasted a minute as the shut down comes to an end I will be prepared for the financial impact that will shock manny as they do not know this is a global financial reset that we and others will never forget.

Kkathyl

@dcarr said:
Somewhat. I still have my minting business to run. Day to day it hasn't really been all that different compared to pre-virus.

But in addition to the government telling us to stay home, today we also have Mother Nature also telling us not to go out.
I just now took this picture out my office window (through the screen) (Thursday 16 April 2020, 3:30 PM MDT):

I have a few of your works in my bag to send to host for grading. Would love signature cards from you as then I can really look good. Glad to hear your making more wonderful items. DM me if you need a groupie hanging around or have tine to do a Zoom Confrence live event with me.

Your work inspired us all

Kathy