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@the ladye.. I would concur with Fyodor. UofI just got approval for their saliva test which will be a game changer. Is it realistic for you two to have zero touching/intimacy for the next 3, 6, 9, 12 months? I think you’re being reasonable as is your boyfriend in his concern, but ultimately, you are the one with the condition. I would think that would give you final say in what risk level you’re comfortable with?
whose telling you ‘no?’ the caterers?
***just finished reading your updates.. yikes.
Waiting to see how my alma mater’s planning goes. They’re starting off with the first two weeks of classes virtual to let things settle in.. it’s smaller so they have a chance (and majority are not commuter.. and asking/requiring only as-needed venturing off campus).
@cleo, can you try just not initiating at all for a few days? It’d one thing to say you’re not going to be very free for 6 weeks, but it sounds like there’s differences in what that looks like to each of you.
since you’re halfway through it, maybe shoot him an email saying.. hey this hasn’t worked well the last 3 weeks.. my understanding of the situation was XX, but I don’t want to continue pulling teeth here. It would be better if you could tell me what you had in mind, rather than spend another 3 weeks frustrated
@copa: maybe he’s asking or implying (with his not-so-great-communications skills) if you’re sure as in “do you think this has marriage potential.” Like, hey.. moving in is a big step, have you thought about the NEXT big step and is that where this is going. Of course, this is more hopeful thinking.
@ktfran.. i know.. starting to get nervous about the decision to roost here long term but.. we’re in it for all the cycles, so hopefully this is temporary (even if temp is 5 years)
congrats Copa!
That happens to be our closing date too 🙂
@ktfran: don’t be embarrassed, i had a similar situation with CC debt years ago and then once that was taken care of, I was the one bringing students loans into my current relationship. I’m the one with more of a problem moving from “yours v mine” to ours, although RadioStar has always been an “ours.”
Crossing my fingers for you, Copa!
We actually have an inspection on Friday on a home a few blocks from where we are currently at. It’s… exciting and terrifying!
@copa.. yeah it’s easy to do a quit deed to get on the title if you do marry. Mortgage is a little different, but can be sorted out of course.. HOW you are listed as owners is important though, so be sure (ya know.. if what it seems like will happen, happens) to have a real estate attorney advise you.
@alafair: oh. wow. I am so sorry. I hope things calm down for you and you’re able to get hydroxychlor. soon. I think I remember that some others in the DW-verse take it too.
Just sat in on their exec call and I have to say I’m impressed not only with their management of meetings but the seriousness with which they’re taking this.
House will be at 34-40 women, which is less than usual but not halved. Some women are choosing to do online only and thus will be only paying their insurance fee. Those sisters who do not live in the house will have restricted entry (no meals taken, limited access). Guest policy they are still finalizing, but masks in all common areas for all (we allow significant others to overnight currently, this will be a point of contention if completely removed but right now it’s their rooms only and no free range boy/girlfriends). Staggering meal times, hand wash station prior to meals, chore pods. They’re talking with their cleaning lady now, but the women are still responsible for a decent amount of cleaning. Just getting people back from their own homes into the habits of home being a shared communal space with strict rules regarding other safety . School requires some form of isolation if coming to campus from a hot spot, so they’ve designated a bathroom as the quarantine bathroom for the first two weeks.. I like the idea of signing the rules and responsibilities, they do that anyway for a housing contract.
alright, a little more information for those interested in how universities are dealing with this:
besides masking, social distancing, temp checks, sanitization, limiting events, smaller classes, single rooms etc, the university is requiring a covid test to submit before starting campus to get their baseline. They will have four thermal scanning zones on the main campus (undergrad population is approximately 3250.. grad is equal but maybe 1/3 are on main campus), mass testing on a two-week basis (500 randomized students to assess baseline, results in 2 hours), in addition to walk in or appointment test requests by students. They are using a $1 million dollar grant to fund this but are asking those with insurance to apply first through that. And contact tracing (although other than interviewing the student, they haven’t said if they have an app or are working with the CS department on an app).Sounds a little better than the plans for grade school kids here..
