Disney World theme parks are closing

Here's a minor case in point, somewhat relevant.

Over night my adult daughter woke up in a frenzied panic because something crawled in her ear. I know this sounds seriously insignificant, but she was having a panic attack and wouldn't let anyone touch her. At any other time we may have rushed her to an ER (again, I realize this isn't a life threatening situation), hoping that at least a medical professional could talk her down. However, I had to remind her that NOW is not the time to go to the ER unless it's life or death because you don't want to risk exposure.

My sympathies are completely split. On the one hand, I have a daughter out of a job because of this. She's extremely fortunate that she lives at home and can depend on us for now. But what about those that have no one and no where to turn?

Look, I'm an introvert. I was a fan of social distancing, long before that term was trending. In fact, this is an introvert's utopia right now. Clearly it's not a struggle for me to do my part. Not everyone was made that way, certainly our economy wasn't meant to exist in that bubble. And since this is an unparalleled situation in our current society, we're going to make mistakes and people will pay the consequences.

Good discussion here.
Somebody told me yesterday; "We need to stick together by staying apart as much as possible".
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magicofdisney;2527418 wrote: Here's a minor case in point, somewhat relevant.

Over night my adult daughter woke up in a frenzied panic because something crawled in her ear. I know this sounds seriously insignificant, but she was having a panic attack and wouldn't let anyone touch her. At any other time we may have rushed her to an ER (again, I realize this isn't a life threatening situation), hoping that at least a medical professional could talk her down. However, I had to remind her that NOW is not the time to go to the ER unless it's life or death because you don't want to risk exposure.

My sympathies are completely split. On the one hand, I have a daughter out of a job because of this. She's extremely fortunate that she lives at home and can depend on us for now. But what about those that have no one and no where to turn?

Look, I'm an introvert. I was a fan of social distancing, long before that term was trending. In fact, this is an introvert's utopia right now. Clearly it's not a struggle for me to do my part. Not everyone was made that way, certainly our economy wasn't meant to exist in that bubble. And since this is an unparalleled situation in our current society, we're going to make mistakes and people will pay the consequences.

Okay, to be fair.. Yes something crawling in your ear is the stuff nightmares are made of. Some real Wrath of Khan thing there. May I ask, what was it?

But on this note, I wouldn't burn the house down to prevent it from happening again... okay, I might consider it.

Cinderelley;2527411 wrote: I really give a lot of kudos to the moderators on here. They keep it as a very pleasant place to visit. I don't look at any other discussion boards.

I was totally spoiled to have found this forum first. When I did go out and look at other Disney discussion boards, I quickly backed away and stuck with Intercot.

magicofdisney;2527418 wrote: Here's a minor case in point, somewhat relevant.

Over night my adult daughter woke up in a frenzied panic because something crawled in her ear. I know this sounds seriously insignificant, but she was having a panic attack and wouldn't let anyone touch her. At any other time we may have rushed her to an ER (again, I realize this isn't a life threatening situation), hoping that at least a medical professional could talk her down. However, I had to remind her that NOW is not the time to go to the ER unless it's life or death because you don't want to risk exposure.

My sympathies are completely split. On the one hand, I have a daughter out of a job because of this. She's extremely fortunate that she lives at home and can depend on us for now. But what about those that have no one and no where to turn?

Look, I'm an introvert. I was a fan of social distancing, long before that term was trending. In fact, this is an introvert's utopia right now. Clearly it's not a struggle for me to do my part. Not everyone was made that way, certainly our economy wasn't meant to exist in that bubble. And since this is an unparalleled situation in our current society, we're going to make mistakes and people will pay the consequences.

Oh man!! I'm so sorry you guys went through this. Totally get the ER dilemma. What did you end up doing? Is she okay?

texas211;2527423 wrote: Okay, to be fair.. Yes something crawling in your ear is the stuff nightmares are made of. Some real Wrath of Khan thing there. May I ask, what was it?

But on this note, I wouldn't burn the house down to prevent it from happening again... okay, I might consider it.

If it was a spider, I'm grabbing the flamethrower!

TheVBs;2527425 wrote: I was totally spoiled to have found this forum first. When I did go out and look at other Disney discussion boards, I quickly backed away and stuck with Intercot.

Me too

Guys, I have no idea what it was. First we put olive oil in the ear hoping to drawn the vermin. Once she stopped hearing and feeling any movement, we switched to peroxide, hoping to bubble it out. Nothing came out. :confused:

I have an otoscope I bought when my kids were little because two of them were constantly getting ear infections. I probed as best I could and never saw anything. Anatomically speaking, there's an area in the ear I can't see with my scope, so maybe the carcass is stuck there.

Cinderelley;2527430 wrote: If it was a spider, I'm grabbing the flamethrower!

Why it is good to have one.

magicofdisney;2527434 wrote: Guys, I have no idea what it was. First we put olive oil in the ear hoping to drawn the vermin. Once she stopped hearing and feeling any movement, we switched to peroxide, hoping to bubble it out. Nothing came out. :confused:

I have an otoscope I bought when my kids were little because two of them were constantly getting ear infections. I probed as best I could and never saw anything. Anatomically speaking, there's an area in the ear I can't see with my scope, so maybe the carcass is stuck there.

Oh my goodness. How is she holding up? I would still be freaking out. Having something in my ear, dead or alive, would be totally unacceptable. Do you plan on trying to get her in to the doctor? Or waiting? And, honestly, I don't have any problem with bugs or spiders at all. I'm happy to scoop them up and pop them outside. But climbing into someone's ear is like violating a treaty.

We're still trying home remedies. She's seems to be doing fine. She and her boyfriend worked on drainage again last night (that sounds so weird me talking about ear drainage :ack:). I'm going to take another look with my otoscope just to see if I see anything. Honestly, there's no telling how big or little this bug was. I'm sure nearly any size bug is going to sound HUGE if it's flapping and flopping on top of your eardrum.

I have to laugh at your treaty comment. That is too funny.

TheVBs;2527438 wrote: But climbing into someone's ear is like violating a treaty.

:funny:

magicofdisney;2527439 wrote: We're still trying home remedies. She's seems to be doing fine. She and her boyfriend worked on drainage again last night (that sounds so weird me talking about ear drainage :ack:). I'm going to take another look with my otoscope just to see if I see anything. Honestly, there's no telling how big or little this bug was. I'm sure nearly any size bug is going to sound HUGE if it's flapping and flopping on top of your eardrum.

I have to laugh at your treaty comment. That is too funny.

I'm so glad she's doing fine!

Honestly, that's how I feel. I'm happy to live and let live, just don't cross the line - like eating my food or climbing in my ear. :blush:

Susanne

 

Back to the thread topic.

I don't know if anyone here uses the app Nextdoor. It's like FaceBook for neighborhoods. I live just a few miles away from the parks. There are TONS of Disney fans in the neighborhood. When Disney announced its closing, someone posted a link to the article. Soon, many of us fans began responding. One of the ladies who responded said she follows many Disney message boards online and through FaceBook. She said there is one group in particular where many went to Disney on that last weekend as a last "Hoorah". They're all now testing positive for the virus.

Of course this is hearsay, so take it as you may. But, I can't help but wonder if there will be repercussion from this. People have attacked Disney for much less.

magicofdisney;2527461 wrote: Back to the thread topic.

I don't know if anyone here uses the app Nextdoor. It's like FaceBook for neighborhoods. I live just a few miles away from the parks. There are TONS of Disney fans in the neighborhood. When Disney announced its closing, someone posted a link to the article. Soon, many of us fans began responding. One of the ladies who responded said she follows many Disney message boards online and through FaceBook. She said there is one group in particular where many went to Disney on that last weekend as a last "Hoorah". They're all now testing positive for the virus.

Of course this is hearsay, so take it as you may. But, I can't help but wonder if there will be repercussion from this. People have attacked Disney for much less.

I would hope not. It was their personal decision, but with the craziness in this world, who knows.