long-term care residents

As of this afternoon, there are 1,853 cases of COVID-19 among long-term care residents and staff. Sadly, 187 of those confirmed cases have passed away. The Florida Department of Health has released a list of the facilities that have confirmed cases at this link: https://floridahealthcovid19.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/LTCF-List-041920.pdf

If you have any other questions, please don’t hesitate to let me know.

 Libby Tidwell

Legislative Correspondent

Office of Congressman Brian Mast (FL-18)

202-225-3026 | mast.house.gov

3 Isolation Goodies

*I placed an online order for delivery from Walmart, it exceeded all my expectations, efficient, on time, complete.

*I went to Mecca Farms for mixed veg at noon on Saturday! and even tho' busy it was pretty quick, careful and 40 fine fresh veg for $10. And 2 seedless watermelons for $10.  Stay in your car flip the trunk.

*All those robo and cold calls on my phone have stopped.

Vitamin D is an important protection

Vitamin D is an important protection against respiratory diseases and coronavirus.  Vitamin D comes mostly from sun exposure and the black and brown skins absorb it more slowly and less than whiter skins.  Maybe that is an additional reason why black and brown skinned people are dying more from the virus.  (As well as all the reasons in the news now).

There is a serious study on Vitamin D in the British Medical Journal BMJ 15th Feb 2017. Randomised, dble blind, placebo controlled, n=10,933.

The protective effect of Vit D ranges from 12% to 70% less respiratory infections, the higher rate in those who were deficient in Vit D.

25 micrograms = 1000 IU. Recommended doses vary a lot, you can read up on that, D is not expensive.

ABB credit

Did you believe the ABB email ? or did you trash it, It works, I called and they gave me a 10 dollar discount for 3 months, , , $30 :-)

I'm normally a social girl

I'm normally a social girl

I love to meet my mates

But lately with the virus here

We can't go out the gates.

You see, we are the 'oldies' now

We need to stay inside

If they haven't seen us for a while

They'll think we've upped and died.

They'll never know the things we did

Before we got this old

There wasn't any Facebook

So not everything was told.

We may seem, sweet old ladies,

Who would never be uncouth

But we grew up in the 60s -

If you only knew the truth!

There was sex and drugs and rock 'n roll

The pill and miniskirts

We smoked, we drank, we partied

And were quite outrageous flirts.

Then we settled down, got married

And turned into someone's mum,

Somebody's wife, then nana,

Who on earth did we become?

We didn't mind the change of pace

Because our lives were full

But to bury us before we're dead

Is like a red rag to a bull!

So here you find me stuck inside

For 4 weeks, maybe more

I finally found myself again

Then I had to close the door!

It didn't really bother me

I'd while away the hour

I'd bake for all the family

But I've got no bloody flour!

Now Netflix is just wonderful

I like a gutsy thriller

I'm swooning over Idris

Or some random sexy killer.

At least I've got a stash of booze

For when I'm being idle

There's wine and whiskey, even gin

If I'm feeling suicidal!

So let's all drink to lockdown

To recovery and health

And hope this bloody virus

Doesn't decimate our wealth.

We'll all get through the crisis

And be back to join our mates

Just hoping I'm not far too wide

To fit through the flaming gates!

Corona Shopping trip

If I have to shower and do laundry I may never go out :-)

Youtube on TV

Great Cirque du Soleil 60 min Special available. 😀😂😍

Les Miserables

A bit of humor from UK - hang out until the first minute

is over - the rest is fabulous..

https://grownandflown.com/les-miserables-parody-song-english-family/

Testing near CV ? ? ? ?

Comm Weiss Team - - "Unfortunately, there is no testing done at this moment unless you work in the healthcare field or are over 65 years of age with the symptoms.   We are asking our residents to shelter in place and  only go out if absolutely necessary.  Please stay home."

+ Thank you for writing to the COVID-19 Call Center.

Testing requires an order from a healthcare provider. 

Current testing is being prioritized for individuals who have symptoms of acute lower respiratory illness (e.g., fever, cough, and shortness of breath) and meet at least one of the following criteria:

1. Persons who have had a close contact with a laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 case

2. Persons hospitalized with acute lower respiratory illness of unknown origin

3. History of travel to or from an affected geographic area with widespread community transmission

4. History of international travel or a cruise

5. ≥65 with chronic health conditions

6. Immunocompromised persons

If you fall into any of these categories, contact your primary healthcare provider. If your healthcare provider determines that you need to be tested for COVID-19, they can either collect a test in their office or provide a written order to obtain testing elsewhere. If an order is provided for testing elsewhere, call ahead to coordinate testing with facility. The locations of COVID-19 testing is decided and coordinated at the local community level, visit your local government or county health department website for more information concerning testing sites. The provider/facility that ordered and/or collected the test will provide the results.

This is an emerging, rapidly evolving situation. The CDC and State of Florida will continue to provide updated information and guidance through their websites.

Please be sure to visit and regularly monitor the Department's dedicated COVID-19 webpage at www.FloridaHealth.gov/COVID-19 [floridahealth.gov].  This remains the best and most up-to-date resource for information and guidance regarding COVID-19 in Florida.

You may also visit CDC’s website for more information regarding COVID-19 at https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/ [cdc.gov]

The Call Center can be reached by calling 1-866-779-6121 or emailing COVID-19@flhealth.gov  and is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

COVID-19 Call Center

PSA Safe Grocery Shopping in COVID-19 Pandemic – UPDATED

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sjDuwc9KBps&feature=youtu.be 

Ok but why are you shopping, next time have hurricane supplies!

Did you see what the Century Village President posted on HIS blog?????

This is what the President of Century Village posted on his blog: .........Can we put things into perspective please?! It's a VIRUS. More people die from TB! Meanwhile "THEY" are putting measures in place that threaten our freedom and security........... Maybe you should sit down and have a chat with him.......................

AOC

AOC  - not what you thought, it is Abundance Of Caution.  Wouldn't it be great if we could point to Century Village in April and say, 'look - no coronavirus'.  Because we are smart, super careful, caring, serious and prepared. 

Over 65 stay at home

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis says Florida's Surgeon General, Dr. Scott Rivkees, is advising all individuals aged 65 and older to stay at home for the next 14 days to minimize their exposure to the virus. 

"As we've seen with this virus, the folks who are 65 and plus, are the ones that have the best chance to suffer a negative outcome, and that's disproportionately so, when you talk about fatalities. So, we want to make sure that those folks are protected," explains DeSantis. 

He says the message from the beginning has been to avoid crowds and close contact and he says the easiest way to do that is to stay at home as much as possible.
https://www.wokv.com/news/local/florida-surgeon-general-issues-new-health-advisory-per-governor-ron-desantis/XNuUuzDo7DWC1mMSdVqVsO/#e37fc402-6e21-11ea-9603-9e5ddff1a395

Multifamily high rise precautions

https://www.palmbeachpost.com/news/20200321/coronavirus-in-florida-new-condo-initiative-could-help-palm-beach-buildings-handle-crisis 

Open and scroll down to Recommendations. Clean those elevator knobs, and do not ride in groups ...

Remember

Do you remember Sears catalog, phone books and ...

why is laundry door open?

Viral aerosol and surface survival.

Virus lives 3 hours on most surfaces.

Tested at 70 degrees F and 40% humidity

Plastic and steel 3 days

Cardboard 2 days

Asymptomatic people can shed (infect you) for 2 days

Avoid poor ventilation *** (that is why our laundry door is open, and machines are Lysol'd)

per Dr J Campbell UK

Best update

It means physical distancing, I am not sick.
Be sure to watch Gov Cuomo's press conference from 21st am, that is how it is done right.  Some of it is on utube

Hide & Seek

Somewhere in Sussex.  . .

Florida Health Site

Bookmark the site so you can keep looking for updates as time goes by.

Palm Beach County not there yet :-)

COVID-19 | Florida Department of Health  

Thank you Kathy

ps however, when you do not test, you do not know what you do not know and there will be hidden cases.

Free native trees or vouchers

http://discover.pbcgov.org/erm/Pages/Native-Canopy.aspx 

2020 Natural Areas Festival
Saturday,  March 14, 2020
9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Winding Waters Natural Area
6161 Haverhill Road, West Palm Beach

*Must be a Palm Beach County resident.  Limit one voucher per household, while supplies last. Other restrictions may apply.

Misfit results, small box

It was all good. Mineola tangelos are delicious. 

Eating more vegetables

Misfits Market

Eat healthy. Save money. Help save the planet. One Misfits Market box helps you cross off every resolution! We deliver fresh, organic produce everywhere in 23+ states at up to 40% off grocery store prices.

Look it up, I just joined.

the Yellow Card

SWA finally refused to pick up after huge piles every week.

Think:  Put metal in separate pile.

try Goodwill, Habitat for Humanity, Resale shop, read the UCO rules. Also call SWA customer info 561-697-2700.

WPB Sustainability

January 11, 2020

Sustainability Film Series: "The Human Element"

Mandel Public Library Auditorium 2pm-4:30pm

January 15, 2020

Grow Your Own Climate Victory Garden (RSVP requested)

Mandel Public Library, Clematis Room 6pm-7:30pm

January 17, 2020

FREE screening of "How to Let Go of the World"

Surfing Florida Museum 6pm-9pm

January 18, 2020

FREE Florida Native Tree Giveaway

WPB GreenMarket 9am-1pm

January 29, 2020

Don't Shop, Swap! Clothing Swap

Mandel Public Library, Clematis Room 6pm-7:30pm

Is it over for awhile?

Niagara

toad floater

gully washer

frog strangler

cats and dogs

January events and planning guide

January events and planning guide

 

Free days in national parks: Get our calendar of free days and make a note that Monday, Jan. 20 is Martin Luther King Day and national park admission is free. 

 

Crystal River Manatee Festival, Jan. 18-19, 2020, Crystal River

Orange City Blue Spring Manatee Festival, Jan. 25-26, 2020, Orange City
These manatee festivals are each located near a site where hundreds of manatees gather each winter. Both locations offer a variety of activities, including opportunities to view manatees. Florida Rambler story on two January manatee festivals

 

Fellsmere Frog Leg Festival, Jan. 16-19, 2020, Fellsmere
This funky festival has been happening for 20 years. Food choices start with one frog leg (a frog “pop” on a stick for $3) up to a gator-tail and frog leg dinner for $14. Music, games, down-home goods.

 

Children's Gasparilla Extravaganza, Jan. 18, 2020, Tampa
Kickoff of Gasparilla Days, featuring a children’s parade along Bayshore Boulevard and “piratechnic” sea battle commemorating the imaginary invasion of Tampa, which is re-enacted next weekend. Family-friendly and alcohol-free.

Homestead Rodeo, Jan. 24-26, 2020
Homestead rodeo is the southernmost rodeo in the continental United States. You may be surprised to learn that Florida has a rich history of rodeos in its small towns.
    

Images – A Festival of the Arts, Jan. 24-26, 2020, New Smyrna Beach
In 2019, Images presented 234 artists from 28 states and Canada in a waterfront setting. It's a free festival that attracts 45,000.

 

Gasparilla Pirate Fest, Jan. 25-26, 2020, Tampa
Colorful, fully-rigged pirate ship Jose Gasparilla magically appears at the south end of Hillsborough Bay, where the invading Ye Mystic Krewe of Gasparilla are met by a flotilla of pleasure craft. The mock sea battle is followed by a Mardi Gra-like parade.

 

Kumquat Festival, Jan. 25, 2020, Dade City

The historic downtown in Dade City fills with as many as 35,000 people for this free event celebrating the tangy little fruit grown locally. Along with dozens of booths and live entertainment, a highlight is tasting kumquat treats, from kumquat pie to kumquat cookies to kumquat salsa. Free shuttles run from two satellite parking areas --the Pasco County Fairgrounds on State Road 52 and next to Jarrett Ford on US Hwy 301 Truck Route. On the preceding Thursday and Friday, the kumquat growers open their groves and packing houses for tours.

 

Tours of historic Nike missile base in Everglades National Park open for the season. In the middle of Everglades National Park is the best preserved Nike missile base in South Florida, a relic of the Cold War and the 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis. Today it reminds us of those days of John F. Kennedy, fallout shelters and Bob Dylan protest songs. Learn more.

Free Homestead trolley gives you free entrance to Everglades National Park. The trolley runs every winter weekend through April 12, 2020. Riders enter free, saving the $35 park admission.  Learn more.

Planning ahead? Check our calendars of the 75 top festivals and special events  and our calendar of Florida's seafood festivals.  

 

not bright

ALERT The large Russian-owned company (Soul) that makes those “5-Minute Crafts” and “Bright Side” videos in your Facebook feed and on YouTube is also pushing pro-Russia, anti-America  propaganda.
They will collect you as followers and use you at election time.
RMS

for dog people

You may prefer this to Patriot game:

Relax

Try Nature Relaxation Films on Youtube on the TV, many different or if you prefer a blazing fireplace with gentle Xmas tunes.

Full English Breakfast

Imagine its a full English breakfast while you eat your oatmeal.

CV Tag Sales

Hello. there will be a flea market at Cambridge D on Sat Dec 7 and another one at Dover on Dec 14. Hope you can make it. There will be something for everyone. Hope to see you there.

More TV

Florida what!

 Florida snow (or Richardia) growing furiously in the secret wild flower garden, Hastings

3rd CV channel discovered

You knew CV community channels were changed from 63/95 to 590/591, but did you know channel 592 is also alive, go look.

Skeleton Dance

https://youtu.be/m6DMflqHfBI
 or danse Macabre
https://youtu.be/z0glOYQBlSA

Moringa trees

Are there any moringa trees, bushes in CV. They would be a healthy addition. Since they are feathery, not fat focus trees they could be along fence lines and would not be overwhelming. You can eat the leaves, and drumstick pods. Valued by people of the Carribeans, E. Indians, Hispanics .. read up online or utube.

FL October events

October events and planning guide   Our 2019-2020 Harvest Festival Calendar has been updated and now you can find the date of the mushroom festival or the kumquat festival or one of the other interesting celebrations of Florida produce.       Destin Seafood Festival, Harborwalk, Destin, Oct. 4-6, 2019 Festival showcases the fishing fleet, harbor and community. Fresh caught local seafood provided by local food vendors.   Oktoberfest, Oct. 11-13 and 18-20, 2019, 2019. Lantana There are Oktoberfest celebrations all around Florida, but this one is celebrating its 45th year and draws more than 35,000 visitors for live music, dancers, food, beer and entertainment.   Mount Dora Bicycle Festival , Oct. 3-6, 2019, Mount Dora More than 1,000 bicyclists converge and participate in rural rides of varying length. Florida Rambler story on the Mount Dora Bicycle Festival.   Boggy Bayou Mullet Festival, Oct. 19-21, 2019, Niceville This is the 43rd year for this Panhandle seafood event, which has expanded to include handmade arts and crafts, amusement rides and top-notch musical entertainment.   Cedar Key Seafood Festival, Oct. 19-20, 2019, Cedar Key This historic fishing village is one of the nation’s top sources of farm-raised clams. More than 100 arts and crafts exhibits, live music, a parade Saturday morning and, lots of great local seafood.    Key West Fantasy Fest , Oct. 18-27, 2019, Key West Multiple events culminate in the annual elaborate costume parade. The 2019 theme is “In Tune But Off Key.” This is the 40th year for Fantasy Fest in Key West!   Naples Stone Crab Festival, Oct. 25-27, 2019, Naples. Stone crab season opens Oct. 15 and this event, which takes place along Naples' waterways, is a good way to celebrate it.   St. Marks Stone Crab Festival. Oct. 26, 2019, St. Marks Gulfside fishing community serves up fresh, local delicacies, and vendors selling everything from custom jewelry to hand-crafted furniture.    Micanopy Fall Festival, Nov. 2-3, 2019, Micanopy Charming Old Florida town near Gainesville attracts 200 arts and crafts vendors with music under a canopy of live oak trees on a historic main street. Florida Rambler story on Micanopy.

Visit the Bulk Candy Store

Today I went to the Bulk Candy store in west palm beach, they stock old favorites, hard candy, they have an international section, and glittery metal colored bubble gum for wedding favors etc.  The staff are lovely friendly people, it is the purple/yellow bldg.
Open to the public, 561-540-1600, 235 N. Jog Rd, WPB, FL 33413
questions @Bulk Candy Store.com

My history, Around 1958 I worked a summer in Swizzels Matlows candy factory, in an old cotton mill by the canal in New Mills, UK (my great grandfather had a bobbin factory behind that building). The Bulk Candy store had the same Matlows candy that I worked on long ago.You can believe I stocked up. Also triple dipped malted dk choc balls in memory of the choc covered brazils I worked on.

Someone from CV has cleaned out the stock of triple dipped malted milk choc balls!!

Lanny Howe

Lanny you deserve 100s of bouquets for your many kindnesses and thoughtfulness for your old friends in Century Village. you are deeply missed.

Scarecrows

Scorched earth

I really enjoyed the one-table tag sale in Northampton today, bargains, friendly neighbors, too bad UCO/security took down their signs. I'm sure the regular group of tag people would conform to UCO rules. It would be beneficial to many CV'ers.

Items needed on poster Part 1

Categories

thank you, ykw

We are at Level 2 !

Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Activation Levels

Level 1 - Full activation. All lead and support agencies are notified. The Emergency Operations Center (EOC) is staffed by Division of Emergency Management (DEM) personnel, the Executive Policy Group (EPG), all Sections and Branches, their staff, as well as State and Federal representatives.

Level 2 - Partial activation. Selected Emergency Operations Center (EOC) staff are notified. The EOC is staffed by Division of Emergency Management (DEM) personnel, appropriate Sections, their staff, and outside agencies as required to meet the operational need of the incident.

 Level 3 - Enhanced Monitoring. The Division of Emergency Management (DEM) transitions to this level for incidents or special events that have the potential for escalation.The County Warning Point (CWP), DEM, and/or other emergency management personnel are actively monitoring the incident/event. Notifications are made to appropriate Division and County personnel and support organizations that may be required to take action as part of their normal responsibilities.

Level 4 - Normal Operations. This is the normal day-to-day operational level for the Division of Emergency Management (DEM) and the County Warning Point (CWP), which are continuously monitoring local, regional, national, and international events, evaluating threats, and analyzing their impact on Palm Beach County. Appropriate Division and County personnel and support organizations are notified and informed through a variety of communication methods based on the urgency required of the incident/event.

Ready, steady

news

August

maxine

Ascochyta leaf blight

What Is It?

Ascochyta leaf blight is a fungal lawn disease that attacks grasses such as Kentucky bluegrass, tall fescue, and perennial ryegrass. This disease attacks the blades of the grass and makes them appear bleached or brown. It mainly occurs during the summer when your lawn is already vulnerable to being stressed from the heat and weather conditions.

Why Does It Occur?

Leaf blight comes rather quickly and can spread throughout your lawn easily. You might first notice it after you mow your lawn and the areas where the tire tracks are. This might happen because the tires will pick up spores of the disease and spread them across your lawn to other spots and it appears most noticeable in the spots that are driven over.

  

How Can It Be Fixed?

Luckily, leaf blight does not attack the crown or roots of the grass so the damage looks worse than it actually is. However, the grass is still damaged and you should take action as soon as you notice the disease. Start by using a fungicide on your lawn. This will halt the fungus from spreading further. When the disease stops spreading, the damaged areas will just grow out over time. Make sure you continue mowing and watering by following the proper techniques for each. Keep your lawn mower blades sharp and don’t mow your lawn too short to prevent further stressing your lawn. Don’t water too often because that will also make your lawn more vulnerable to disease. It’s always better to water deeply, but infrequently. A good way to prevent your lawn from becoming vulnerable to leaf blight and other diseases is to keep it maintained well! Follow those proper methods for mowing and watering, and keep your lawn fertilized.

Maintenance Co can do.

Neologisms

Taco Tuesday

No Taco Truck - It is a restaurant in Guitar Center shopping ctr.

Tacos Emanuel www.tacosyantojitosemanuel.com  

Taco Tuesday, 3 for $5.50, yum, watch out for HOT green sauce.

Speak Up

Commissioner

Gregg K. Weiss:

301 North Olive Ave. Suite 1201

West Palm Beach, FL 33401

561-355-2202

Fax: 561-355-6277

Toll Free: 877-930-2202