Rona ruined my vacation, have days to burn (1 Viewer)

Chicken Nugget · Jul 16, 2020

andyadcock said:
Why would you assume that we all know what this means, perhaps you got the idea that this is a singularly American forum (it's not, by a very long way) but even they didn't know what it meant?

Its a pretty common term in my area and age group so I didn't even really think about it. The person you quoted is 1200 miles from me so there probably are different terms used in different areas of such a large country. It didn't take too long for people to figure it out so It doesn't seem to be too crazy of a term, but I do see the confusion now. Why would you assume I thought this was a "singularly American Forum?" I mean when I donated it was in pounds so I kind of figured it was UK based? Am I correct?

Chicken Nugget · Jul 16, 2020

GrebeOrGrackle said:
I think Americans took it seriously. The fact is.... You can hold an American back for just so long. We are busting out at this point. We live life without fear.

I have homes in AZ and WA and just seeing the difference between the lock downs, and what is going on now, has shown me that we could have done better.

Chicken Nugget · Jul 16, 2020

KC Foggin said:
please ignore my idiocy. I have never heard of Rona so I goggled it and it came up as a tropical storml/Hurricane.

Its not you. Seems to be slang up here that is throwing everyone for a loop. I learn new words on here every day so just think of it as some new slang for your repertoire.

Chicken Nugget · Jul 16, 2020

Jeff hopkins said:
Assuming you're in WA or OR, you're still allowed into New Jersey, so Cape May is on the possibles list. :smoke:

For now.

I would love to go but its a 30 hr drive so a little more than I want to tackle in a week off.

GrebeOrGrackle · Jul 16, 2020

andyadcock said:
Why would you assume that we all know what this means, perhaps you got the idea that this is a singularly American forum (it's not, by a very long way) but even they didn't know what it meant?

I have no idea what you are trying to say.

I didn't assume anything. I stated a fact that my agents name is Rona. The OP used the name in place of Corona. Gee, are there 2 meanings to the word.?? Get it.?? No.?? I didn't think so.

Why must I always explain.?? Wake up buddy.... Wait, maybe you need the rest.

And it's clear to see that this isn't an American forum. Why did you bring that into the conversation.?? Strange brew bro.

Chicken Nugget · Jul 16, 2020

GrebeOrGrackle said:
I have no idea what you are trying to say.

I didn't assume anything. I stated a fact that my agents name is Rona. The OP used the name in place of Corona. Gee, are there 2 meanings to the word.?? Get it.?? No.?? I didn't think so.

Why must I always explain.?? Wake up buddy.... Wait, maybe you need the rest.

And it's clear to see that this isn't an American forum. Why did you bring that into the conversation.?? Strange brew bro.

I think it was a shot at my original post? Is he the trouble maker on here? There is always one.

Mono · Jul 16, 2020

If you fancy a trip to Scotland!

https://www.coolcottagesscotland.com/isle-of-rona/

pianoman · Jul 16, 2020

Chicken Nugget said:
I think it was a shot at my original post? Is he the trouble maker on here? There is always one.

It's OK, I had figured it out anyway - by thinking "What has been ruining our vacations recently and sounds a bit like 'Rona'"

pbjosh · Jul 16, 2020

I too managed to bridge the cognitive chasm relatively quickly the first time I saw the term

Languages evolve quickly, slang even quicker. Keeps things fun IMHO.

KC Foggin · Jul 17, 2020

There's always a few who are not the politest in their posts Chicken Nugget so please do not take offense. The majority of our members are great helpers here

Chicken Nugget · Jul 17, 2020

KC Foggin said:
There's always a few who are not the politest in their posts Chicken Nugget so please do not take offense. The majority of our members are great helpers here

Not a problem. I dont think it was as clear as I thought from the responses I got. Not the end of the world. Lots of countries and age groups in here so I wont hold it against you old people that are not up on the hipsters lingo.

Jeff Hopkins · Jul 18, 2020

Chicken Nugget said:
I would love to go but its a 30 hr drive so a little more than I want to tackle in a week off.

I forgot. You're from Washington. One of the sane states.

No getting on planes. You and me both, friend.

Mysticete · Jul 18, 2020

If there is anything good about the situation, it's that we all now share a common bond of our birding plans being completely ruined for near term.

Jeff Hopkins · Jul 20, 2020

Mysticete said:
If there is anything good about the situation, it's that we all now share a common bond of our birding plans being completely ruined for near term.

We'll always not have Paris. o

MKinHK · Jul 21, 2020

That's OK. Paris sucks for birding.

Mysticete · Jul 22, 2020

We'll always not have Panama?

Jeff Hopkins · Jul 22, 2020

Mysticete said:
We'll always not have Panama?

Here's looking at you, canal.

OspreyDude · Aug 28, 2020

Chicken Nugget said:
Sorry. Covid , Corona, or the Rona as the youngsters refer to it. Since most of the US didnt take it serious we are going backwards and most travel if cancelled.

It would have made a great name for a hurricane or tropical storm! 3

bonxie birder · Sep 5, 2020

I guessing Rona dumped you. Go single for a while?

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