Quick Post on Coronavirus from Ferg!

[pamia1]

Agree it it too soon to cancel.  But you could RIGHT NOW instruct See to allow refunds through the end of March.  So people can choose to get a refund, and new people can buy those tix.  
EDIT - I had to cancel my condo reservation to get refunded.  My pass is not Town Park. If they don't cancel, I still can't go, no place to stay..  Given the current situation, they can certainly chose to allow refunds or returns for the rest of March.  Or mail the damn ticket so I can sell it!

[ToddG]

Agree it it too soon to cancel.  But you could RIGHT NOW instruct See to allow refunds through the end of March.  So people can choose to get a refund, and new people can buy those tix. 

If they cancel they have to offer refunds.

[RockyMtnGuy]

If they cancel they have to offer refunds.

The SeeTickets deadline for refunds for TBF was March 6 .. hence my previous post inquiring if PlanetBluegrass will work with SeeTickets to change that, should TBF be cancelled .

Today, the Governor of Colorado stated that all gatherings of over 250 people are cancelled (unless they can assure a 6-foot distance between attendees -- which is clearly not an option at TBF).

These are (IMO unnecessarily) troubling times, and I'm confident that Ferg and the other folks at Planet Bluegrass are on top of things and will do what's best for the scheduled performers and us festivarians.

v/r
  Kevin

 Listening to: Daily and Vincent -- Thank You World

[culasthewiz]

Today, the Governor of Colorado stated that all gatherings of over 250 people are cancelled (unless they can assure a 6-foot distance between attendees -- which is clearly not an option at TBF).

Not to be pedantic but to prevent false information from being spread, Polis only suggested a moratorium on gatherings over 250, it's not an official decree...yet.

[landshark]

  Hi Ferg! This is like riding a huge wave. PBG has ALWAYS been a Fest well organized and I always felt as if they had our best interest in mind at each event. I have faith this thing will pass we all need to work together to contain this so stay quiet so we all can come out and play this summer.

Thanks Ferggie for the update. 

 Listening to: Pet Doctors and vet stuff

[ToddG]

Folks there's still 3 whole months till Landrush. Lets just do our personal duty to keep ourselves, families and those we come in contact with safe. By washing hands, wearing masks if you want, limiting contact, and basically staying home. Containment is key. I've got a sweet Ronald Reagan mask that I can wear that keeps people from coming near me. And, I'm making sure to double up on my internal sanitizer intake, and my bong fogger is working well to tackle those pesky airborne particulates.
Hope everyone's got plenty of booze in the basement!
Here's to seeing yall happy and healthy in June, keep the positivity! 

 Listening to: Shinyribs-Gulf Coast Museum

[Darkhorse]

There is no, repeat, no chance of a vaccine that is safe to use for people being available in anything less than a year, more likely 18 months.

It seems like there is less of a chance of the vaccine being made free for all people.. but I was just trying to paint the most positive possible outcome.
From what I understand, and the outlook that I choose to live my life with there is always hope of scientific breakthrough's.  We have to have hope!
http://www.dailyuw.com/science/article_dae3213e-640a-11ea-bb01-030c8f8a64cc.html

[Australian fan]

There is no, repeat, no chance of a vaccine that is safe to use for people being available in anything less than a year, more likely 18 months.

It seems like there is less of a chance of the vaccine being made free for all people.. but I was just trying to paint the most positive possible outcome.
From what I understand, and the outlook that I choose to live my life with there is always hope of scientific breakthrough's.  We have to have hope!
http://www.dailyuw.com/science/article_dae3213e-640a-11ea-bb01-030c8f8a64cc.html

I love that you are positive and hopeful 💚💙, I just don’t want anyone to think there is a fast  or easy answer. Yes the best minds are working as hard as possible. To be frank, let’s pray that the Chinese ( who are the most advanced) make a treatment  that works and make it available to the world. 

A vaccine? I’m sure there will be one but it won’t be fast. Here is the thing. Vaccines cannot be rushed. The very worst thing that could be done is to release a vaccine that hasn’t gone through painstaking tests to check, recheck and test for safety and efficacy. A faulty vaccine would be a disaster. Not only for the health impact but also it would make people lose faith in the other vaccines that keep us safe - measles, polio, influenza, etc.

I know I sound like the voice of doom, I’m just trying to give honest information I’m so sad for what is happening in US. When I worked in pandemic planning the CDC was the GOLD STANDARD. For testing, response.  We always looked to US for leadership because you genuinely have some of the smartest people but you’ve always had terrific systems in place to detect and test. I’m devastated to see it on its knees. I cannot believe the US hasn’t been able to set up a proper testing regime for COVID 19  yet.

It’s not great news that the testing isn’t happening because it’s clear there is a lot of transmission.  in my tiny state of Australia just about every case now being confirmed are people arriving back from US.  We have just today imposed a public health rule that everyone who arrives here has to go into 14  day isolation.

Please, please stay away from people apart from your immediate family if you possibly can.  Wash your hands thoroughly, don’t cough on anyone.  Play music, eat good food, I hope the sun shines.

Be safe, I will try to adopt a more positive attitude yes, I’m worried  but I know that good people will work together to do everything we can to get through this crisis 💙💚💙💚

[The Goat]

Here's to seeing yall happy and healthy in June, keep the positivity! 

Keeping it positive!

[Auntie Hope]

Just found this an thought everyone here would like to know, at least in Telluride, things are headed in a positive direction.


3:36 a.m.: The National Guard has arrived in Telluride to help state and local officials make decisions related to testing for COVID-19. Testing is scheduled for Tuesday at a location in Lawson Hill outside Telluride for people who are symptomatic and have doctor’s orders for the test.

Auntie Hope 

[stingray2]

Not to be a Debbie Downer, but it seems unlikely that by June we'll get the go ahead for a festival with 10,000+ attendees from around the world. This is going to get worse in the coming weeks. Certainly no need to panic, but the aftershocks of the pandemic from a public health and economic perspective are going to last into the fall at least. Even Trump was forced to admit as much today.

[Australian fan]

Not to be a Debbie Downer, but it seems unlikely that by June we'll get the go ahead for a festival with 10,000+ attendees from around the world. This is going to get worse in the coming weeks. Certainly no need to panic, but the aftershocks of the pandemic from a public health and economic perspective are going to last into the fall at least. Even Trump was forced to admit as such today.

I agree

[ToddG]

Not to be a Debbie Downer, but it seems unlikely that by June we'll get the go ahead for a festival with 10,000+ attendees from around the world. This is going to get worse in the coming weeks. Certainly no need to panic, but the aftershocks of the pandemic from a public health and economic perspective are going to last into the fall at least. Even Trump was forced to admit as such today.

If in 3 months we aren't allowed to socially gather, our entire system will have collapsed! In fact, if the current suggested closing of bars, theaters gatherings for 15 days doesn't throw a major blow to society not only financially but mentally, keeping it going for over 3 months would be insanity. If the current methods don't contain Corona, then 3 months from now it won't matter to be socially distant, as the virus will have run its course and you will have either survived or perished, as there is no foreseeable cure/vaccine available in that time frame. I just can't see how it will be possible to maintain this level of distancing into the beginnings of summer. In my opinion the only folks that should be distancing are those who are at risk. Let the virus run its course through the healthy population, so the spread is not so intense. Then allow business as usual, with the mass of the population having some form of immunity. Just my thoughts. This is day 7 of distancing and day 6 of going nowhere but grocery store. Might not drive anywhere today. I can't do this for 3 months! I NEED live music to get through life!

[Pass Port]

Not to be a Debbie Downer, but it seems unlikely that by June we'll get the go ahead for a festival with 10,000+ attendees from around the world. This is going to get worse in the coming weeks. Certainly no need to panic, but the aftershocks of the pandemic from a public health and economic perspective are going to last into the fall at least. Even Trump was forced to admit as such today.

If in 3 months we aren't allowed to socially gather, our entire system will have collapsed! In fact, if the current suggested closing of bars, theaters gatherings for 15 days doesn't throw a major blow to society not only financially but mentally, keeping it going for over 3 months would be insanity. If the current methods don't contain Corona, then 3 months from now it won't matter to be socially distant, as the virus will have run its course and you will have either survived or perished, as there is no foreseeable cure/vaccine available in that time frame. I just can't see how it will be possible to maintain this level of distancing into the beginnings of summer. In my opinion the only folks that should be distancing are those who are at risk. Let the virus run its course through the healthy population, so the spread is not so intense. Then allow business as usual, with the mass of the population having some form of immunity. Just my thoughts. This is day 7 of distancing and day 6 of going nowhere but grocery store. Might not drive anywhere today. I can't do this for 3 months! I NEED live music to get through life!

Todd,

We're about 7 weeks behind China and they are starting to reduce the restrictions ... if we can trust their Intel. Italy is about 3 weeks ahead of us. That's what we have to  look forward to.

I heard several bands were going to stream a "non gathering" they're doing on Saturday. A good way to support them.

The whole situation stinks, but we will get through this. I bet we see some good shows by Fall! 😱

Stay safe, good things will come out of this.
❤

[stingray2]

Not to be a Debbie Downer, but it seems unlikely that by June we'll get the go ahead for a festival with 10,000+ attendees from around the world. This is going to get worse in the coming weeks. Certainly no need to panic, but the aftershocks of the pandemic from a public health and economic perspective are going to last into the fall at least. Even Trump was forced to admit as such today.

If in 3 months we aren't allowed to socially gather, our entire system will have collapsed! In fact, if the current suggested closing of bars, theaters gatherings for 15 days doesn't throw a major blow to society not only financially but mentally, keeping it going for over 3 months would be insanity. If the current methods don't contain Corona, then 3 months from now it won't matter to be socially distant, as the virus will have run its course and you will have either survived or perished, as there is no foreseeable cure/vaccine available in that time frame. I just can't see how it will be possible to maintain this level of distancing into the beginnings of summer. In my opinion the only folks that should be distancing are those who are at risk. Let the virus run its course through the healthy population, so the spread is not so intense. Then allow business as usual, with the mass of the population having some form of immunity. Just my thoughts. This is day 7 of distancing and day 6 of going nowhere but grocery store. Might not drive anywhere today. I can't do this for 3 months! I NEED live music to get through life!

The CDC has recommended no gatherings of more than 50 people for the next 8 weeks.