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THERE ARE TWO TYPES OF COUNTRIES
Those that use metric = #1 Measurement system
And the United States = The Banana system
CAUTION! Childhood vaccinations cause adults! :yes:

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Re: This thread is only for GOOD NEWS!!!
« Reply #1 on: March 30, 2020, 10:45:06 AM »
A shout-out to all first responders. I am three months short of turning 90, and even though I try to exercise daily inside the house I am losing muscle tone. Yesterday I thought some fresh air and sunshine might be good for me, so I took a short walk. I was almost back home when a gust of wind caused me to lose my balance. I let myself down gently to the pavement to keep from falling, then found that I was too weak to get back up. I called 911; they sent two policemen who helped me up and escorted me back to the house. First responders deserve our praise, especially in these crazy times.
I'm not a complete idiot -- a few parts are missing!

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Re: This thread is only for GOOD NEWS!!!
« Reply #2 on: March 31, 2020, 03:23:53 PM »
Glad you got help quickly - and yes, first responders deserve never-ending praise. 


 :thanx: to all of them wherever they are working.
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Re: This thread is only for GOOD NEWS!!!
« Reply #3 on: April 02, 2020, 07:24:57 PM »

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Re: This thread is only for GOOD NEWS!!!
« Reply #4 on: April 03, 2020, 09:57:28 AM »
Local plant doing it's part! Roll, Kruger, roll... That's KrUger, not KrOger. :thumbup:
THERE ARE TWO TYPES OF COUNTRIES
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CAUTION! Childhood vaccinations cause adults! :yes:

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Re: Only GOOD NEWS (and humor?)
« Reply #5 on: April 03, 2020, 01:57:40 PM »
Tom Jones (parody)
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Re: This thread is only for GOOD NEWS!!!
« Reply #6 on: April 15, 2020, 10:17:00 AM »
99yo War veteran raises millions for NHS charity. The figures vary from 2.5  to 5 million GBPs, depending on media source.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-beds-bucks-herts-52278746
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Re: This thread is only for GOOD NEWS!!!
« Reply #7 on: April 15, 2020, 10:58:06 AM »
I wonder if he could help our CDC?
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Re: This thread is only for GOOD NEWS!!!
« Reply #8 on: April 16, 2020, 09:17:57 AM »
99yo War veteran raises millions for NHS charity. The figures vary from 2.5  to 5 million GBPs, depending on media source.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-beds-bucks-herts-52278746

Final total - 13million GBP ($16.2 million US)
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-beds-bucks-herts-52303859
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Re: This thread is only for GOOD NEWS!!!
« Reply #9 on: April 16, 2020, 11:42:36 AM »
Yesterday I ran around ten blocks. Today my wife asked me to put them back in the toy box.
THERE ARE TWO TYPES OF COUNTRIES
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CAUTION! Childhood vaccinations cause adults! :yes:

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Re: This thread is only for GOOD NEWS!!!
« Reply #10 on: April 16, 2020, 11:51:20 AM »
Should this be on the Tech side. :dntknw:
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Re: This thread is only for GOOD NEWS!!!
« Reply #11 on: April 16, 2020, 03:18:18 PM »
"Front-line" virus fighters have been mentioned many places. Kudos to other essential industries, also. One definitely essential group I have heard mentioned not once: Railroads. :thumbup: Trucks usually get your stuff to the local store, but how do you think it gets to the regional warehouses? They even deliver aircraft bodies to Seattle!!
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CAUTION! Childhood vaccinations cause adults! :yes:

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Re: This thread is only for GOOD NEWS!!!
« Reply #12 on: July 01, 2020, 09:46:12 AM »
This is good news and nothing to do with the virus but it is very humbling.


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Re: This thread is only for GOOD NEWS!!!
« Reply #13 on: August 05, 2020, 09:23:22 AM »
For all mariners: Make your SOS bigger!! :yes:
THERE ARE TWO TYPES OF COUNTRIES
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CAUTION! Childhood vaccinations cause adults! :yes:

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Re: This thread is only for GOOD NEWS!!!
« Reply #14 on: September 23, 2020, 05:03:38 PM »
Man's bestest friend helps us again!
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Travelers arriving at Helsinki’s airport are being offered a voluntary coronavirus test that takes 10 seconds with no uncomfortable nasal swab needed. And the test is done by a dog.
THERE ARE TWO TYPES OF COUNTRIES
Those that use metric = #1 Measurement system
And the United States = The Banana system
CAUTION! Childhood vaccinations cause adults! :yes: