Self-Sufficiency

Remington® Trimmer

The highlight of the day was the purchase of a Remington® 8-in-1 trimmer kit at Ross® for $17 (with senior citizen discount). The trimmer will complement the Wahl® hair clippers and will certainly aid in the grooming of vestigial hair (which was previously accomplished with a small pair of scissors).

Self-sufficiency has been the underlying theme of the “super-duper corona” hoax. Everything must be accomplished in the mausoleum at the “old folks home” in Waikiki (as detailed previously in Notes). And, the moratorium on spending precludes impulse and “feel good” purchases. Only the necessities are procured. The only indulgence is dinner at Ala Moana Center.

Heck, even the plan to replace the two-year-old iPhone XR with the new iPhone 12 is being reconsidered. What would be the point anyway?

Hotel

All of the hotels are rushing to meet the deadline of October 15th, when the floodgates of tourism swing wide open. Everyone is excited ... well, not every one.

The “new normal” hotel experience could be a shocker for tourists. A couple of excerpts from an interesting article by Chris Matyszczyk on the ZDNet site can provide some background. The entire article a good read. While the anecdotal account is not set in Hawai’i, the experience detailed will soon be quite similar:

The last time we'd stayed at this place, the staff was positively chirping, offering a glass of champagne on entry. Just because.

This time, an echo. We checked in with a staff member who did his very best to be cheerful. But it's hard to do that when everyone's wearing a mask.

Masks make it hard to see expressions. They can even make it hard to hear what someone else is saying. And then there's the piece of glass separating you from the employees.

Then, there’s the room:

A feeling of freshness is something you always hope for on entering a hotel room for the first time. Here, though, the usual freshness was replaced by a curious smell. Not exactly of detergent, but of a product that hadn't originally been intended for hotels.

That pungent odor, of course, is commercial disinfectant. It smells more like insecticide, which is basically what it is.

The entire experience is likely to be the same in Hawai’i as most hotel chains have standardized “super-duper corona” protocols. Then, there will be the mandatory face masks and “social distancing,” unlikely to be popular when the tourist density increases (as predicted previously in Notes). Frankly, the expectation is for a full-on “clusterfuck.”

Miscellany: The ebooks, “Hello World” by Hannah Fry, and, “Falter” by Bill McKibben, have been read to completion. The gender “political correctness” is still tiresome, though.

Mental Midgetry

A link to the local newspaper article that details the mayor’s plan can be accessed here. Residents and experts offered praise and accolades to the mayor.

In essence, the plan is an attempt to obfuscate and bamboozle the public with a faüx “technical” and “scientific” façade. Mental midgets apparently fell for the bullshit. The ludicrous plan is to remain in effect “until a vaccine is available.”

Bars, night clubs, and gyms have been confirmed to be the only venues that will remain closed until the fourth tier (i.e., zero daily “super-duper corona” infections) is met. Obviously, they will remain closed ... well ... “until a vaccine is available.”

Small local fitness centers and yoga studios are expected to close permanently. Of the two “big box” gyms, 24 Hour Fitness® appears to be the most vulnerable (due to its Chapter 11 bankruptcy). Most likely, two or three locations will close permanently (Hawai’i Kai, Downtown, and Windward locations are candidates). Or, all seven locations could “close up shop,” all thanks to the dumbshit mayor.

Addendum: Ala Moana Center was extremely crowded this morning. Shoppers were out in force, face masks and all. Where are they getting all that money? Something is really “fishy.”

Miscellany: The continued stupidity and mental midgetry displayed by the government “duffers” is so overwhelming that the reduction of posts in Notes has been impossible.

Welcome, Dear Rich Tourists!

The mayor of Honolulu has announced that, commencing Thursday, that gatherings (including personal residences) may include up to five people and the following can open:

• Automobile dealerships
• Theatres
• Dog parks
• Golf courses and shooting ranges
• Basketball and tennis courts
• Playgrounds, outdoor swimming pools, and water parks
• Retail and “big box” stores
• Dining areas in eateries and food courts
• Hair salons and barbershops
• All tourist attractions.

That’s right. Only bars and night clubs are excluded for now. Well, gyms can open, but only if workouts are facilitated outdoors. What the fuck? No gym has any space available outside, so none of them will open. Doesn’t the idiotic mayor know this? So, everything is being set up for the floodgates of tourism to swing wide open on October 15th, just as predicted in Notes.

The new benchmark plan described by the mayor involves four tiers based upon daily “super-duper corona” infections. Thus, no further reopenings will be allowed until there are two consecutive weeks of reduced infections (i.e., moving up tiers) using a 7-day “moving average. Then, another two-week buffer period will supposedly be applied before the next phase of openings. During that time, any spike in infections will “reset” the reopening sequence by another two weeks. Obviously, gyms, bars, and night clubs may not open for several months.

Addendum: In a separate “presser,” the governor of Hawai’i stated that he was not inclined to setting benchmarks for reopening the economy. Say what? The mayor just did so, and the mayor’s actions must be approved by the governor. What a “clusterfuck”!

Miscellany: The gym has been closed for four months total (and counting) so far this year. That’s an outrage!

Back to Basics

With the Hawai’i version of the “super-duper corona” plan-demic exposed as a fraud, there now needs to be a serious evaluation of Notes. Essentially, the sordid affair been a complete waste of time in the last six months. Time would have been better spent on the Molech-themed Twitter® feed.

Future Notes posts will likely become sporadic with only minor discussion (i.e., terse updates) about the farcical “super-duper corona” plan-demic. Anyone can plainly see that “herd immunity” is inevitable, like it or not. Clearly, as stated many times in Notes, “super-duper corona” was a cover for other nefarious and clandestine deeds.

Notes will also be set to resume blocking inclusion in any search results. Obscurity has always been a priority. The main focus of Notes will return to the exodus.

Miscellany: The first transfer of $3,000 from what remains in the lifetime investment accounts has been initiated. With the central bank of empire pledging to maintain zero-percent interest rates (ZIRP) forever, the depletion of the funds (due to zero accrued dividends) will be pretty much coincident with the countdown to death.

Plan F

What made the governor of Hawai’i step out of the “basement” yesterday? Well, he did make a hasty announcement that the floodgates of tourism were being flung open in less than a month. Did his handlers at the national Democrat (sic) Party give him his “marching orders”? Or, were local Big Money donors threatening to sponsor the other political party if he didn’t put an end to the farce?

In any case, the “cat is out of the bag.” The whole “super-duper corona” plan-demic was a hoax, exactly as Notes has stated repeatedly. There has been no reaction from the mayor yet. So, the “lockdown” will continue with the same ridiculous phased reopenings. Does the fool even realize that he only has 27 days before the tourists arrive?

Anyway, the government “duffers” had over six months to prepare, but all they have come with is Plan F (see graphic above). That’s it. F for “fear.” F for “farce.” F for “fucked.”

Addendum: The mayor of Honolulu has pledged to stick with his plan to reopen “very, very slowly.” Obviously, the “lockdown” will remain in effect for residents even as tourists arrive and traipse about freely.

Miscellany: The lottery for the new affordable housing project in town was finalized and disseminated. A rank of 438 was assigned, which essentially means “No dice!”

Goosestepping to Hell

As unbelievable as this may sound, the governor of Hawai’i abruptly announced that the floodgates of tourism will swing wide open on October 15th. The new “plan” (same as the old plan, as predicted in Notes) includes the faulty “super-duper corona” pre-testing requirement (i.e., documented negative result within 72 hours of arrival) and the useless Safe Travels “app” for all overseas arrivals. Otherwise, tourists will have to quarantine for 14 days under the “honor system.” Can anyone figure out which option the tourists will pick?

In the meantime, the entire island is still under full “lockdown” (except for the recent concession of solo activities at beaches and parks). The mayor of Honolulu is only expected to allow retail establishments to open next week. Otherwise, the reopening of other venues will occur “very, very slowly.” Thus, there will be a discriminatory “lockdown” in effect.

Tourists will essentially have more freedom than residents come October 15th. Very likely, the decision is intentional. Has there been any backlash? No, the faithful majority, all registered Democrats, will simply continue wearing their face masks and plastic face shields. They will mail in their ballots for the senile “empty suit.” And they will obey the orders of the local Fascist ... errr, Democrat leadership ... without question.

Addendum: The mayor will most likely accelerate the allowance of dining in restaurants, definitely before October 15th. Obviously, tourists are the main concern.

Miscellany: Several hours and of time were dedicated to downloading iOS 14 for the iPhone XR. At least three different free wireless hotspots were utilized to download the the whopping 2.7 GB update. The reason? The “lockdown” prohibits anyone from sitting or loitering anywhere.

Lip Service

The mayor of Honolulu announced that some of the current “lockdown” restrictions will be lifted in a week. Gatherings of five people or less will be allowed at beaches, parks, and personal residences. Retail stores will be allowed to open. That’s the bare minimum to keep tourists happy when the floodgates of tourism swing open on October 1st. Oddly, the governor of Hawai’i has been “missing in action” (MIA) for two weeks, so no change of the latter date has been noted.

A sad observation at Ala Moana Beach Park revealed that everyone wears face masks (except a couple of homeless people). That’s right. Even in the vast park expanse, the fools are all wearing face masks. There was no desire to walk to the beachfront. Most likely, people are laying out on the sand with face masks on. Yeah, such a sickening spectacle is best left unseen.

Addendum: The mayor also stated that the subsequent phases of the reopening process will occur “very, very slowly.” Gyms, hair salon, barbershops, and bars will likely be allowed to open just before the election. Both the mayor and the governor are “grasping” at straws” to keep the “super-duper corona” plan-demic ruse going just to satisfy their beloved Fascist ... errr, Democrat (sic) Party.

Influenza

The season of influenza has commenced. What is going to happen when tourists and returning residents trigger the thermal sensors (probably the last relics remaining in empire) at the airport when they have the flu?

And, what about all of hypochondriacs, steeped in fear of “super-duper corona,” when they exhibit the same flu symptoms? Will there be a panicked stampede for “super-duper corona” testing?

Miscellany: Parks and beaches were open. So, a peaceful couple of hours at Ala Moana Beach Park around noontime. The homeless were also enjoying the park’s serenity.

Ol’ Lavahead at the Park

The park has always been of interest since the original motorhomeless plan. Thus, there will be a feasibility study conducted over the next few days.

Nightmare

Choice?

The current sordid state-of-affairs, even on a local level, is about the upcoming November general election. Purely symbolic and essentially a farce, the election is being used as a vehicle to transform empire.

The national Democrat (sic) Party is the driving force, with the “super-duper corona” plan-demic and the convoluted “protests” (read: riots) being used as tools of obfuscation and division. The goal is to prevent the second term of the current president.

There have been numerous theses proposed about why he must be replaced by a senile “empty suit” (at least for Democrats). There can be no way to substantiate the latter, except that the “Deep State,” the military-security complex, various non-profit foundations, at least one NGO (Soros’ Open Society), and technology corporations are backing the national Democrat (sic) Party machine.

Every possible means has been used to discredit and weaken the current executive. The Russia and “Putin” narrative, for example, is non-stop, so much so that it has become a pathetic joke. The impeachment, “super-duper corona,” the “lockdowns,” the “protests” ... all still going non-stop. And, the destruction and devastation (economic, financial, psychological) will be blamed on the incumbent.

In Hawai’i, “super-duper corona” is the only available tool of destruction that can be used by all of the Democrat-controlled State, county, and municipal governments. They are following the playbook and timeline provided by the national Democrat (sic) Party.

If the “empty suit” Democrat (sic) candidate “wins” the election, most likely by fraud, the “protests” and the “super-duper corona” plan-demic will taper off and vanish. Both will be forgotten rather quickly after “mainstream” media coverage ends. As for the rank-and-file peons, their nightmare will have just begun.

Addendum: For all intents and purposes, the election can be reduced to choosing between Big Brother or Emmanuel Goldstein, both being either physically or ideologically identical.

Miscellany: The wretched “mainstream” media is now coming around and reporting that “lockdowns” and face masks were overhyped and barely effective. Even the PCR test kits have become highly suspect. Of course, Notes discussed the faulty premise of the whole “super-duper corona” plan-demic months ago.

Lockup Redux

Halawa Correctional Facility

The mayor of Honolulu has extended the “lockdown,” but parks and beaches will be opening on Thursday for “solo activities.” He warned that the full reopening process will be extremely slow, much slower than last time. What took over a month to reopen will probably span two months. Gyms have last priority, so the latter will probably remain closed until a few days before the November election. That’s all in-line with the national Democrat (sic) Party plan, no doubt.

Total “super-duper corona” infections in Hawai’i since the first case in March is now at 10,000 people out of a population of 1.5 million. If these morons believe that they will see an end to “super-duper corona” in a month or so, they are kidding themselves. And, exactly how a “surge” can be avoided is unclear. Truth be told, they know that this plan-demic is a joke. Most likely, the fools will have to abandon the “lockdown” immediately after the elections. The national Democrat (sic) Party will make the decision, and that all depends on a “ComaBro” victory.

What about tourism? The government “duffers” still have no plan. They are going with the useless Safe Travels “app,” and that’s it. Any “super-duper corona” problems will fall under the purview of the hotels (refer to Notes titled, “Grift”). Once the floodgates of tourism are opened, there won’t be another “lockdown” anyway.

In any case, the total number of infections is too low (0.67%) given that no one has immunity. So, the “lockdown” is worthless. The infections will continue. Well, at least the tourists, all ignoring the mandatory 14-day quarantine, will be able to lay out on the beach and get a suntan!

Addendum: As can easily be seen, there’s a lot of confusion deliberately choreographed by the Fascists. The floodgates of tourism are set be swung wide open on October 1st. Is the governor of Hawai’i going to change that date to November 1st, just before the elections? And, why is the mayor claiming a two-week extension of the “lockdown” since “non-essential” businesses will only be reopened “very slowly” after that?

Miscellany: The “lockdown” extension, most likely until November 1st, has postponed the decision to switch to a budget wireless plan.

Holiday Farce

Another holiday in full “lockdown.” Yet, the masses of rank-and file peons are out ... shopping. After all, that’s all there is to do. Only supermarkets, convenience stores, take-out eateries, Target®, Walmart®, and Longs® are open. Yet, the crowds have dared to defy the “authorities,” albeit “safely” with face masks, plastic face shields, and blue rubber gloves. And, for what? To purchase more useless junk and junk food to occupy their idle moments and empty lives?

Gatherings are strictly limited to five people even inside their mausoleums, and visitors are required to wear face masks. People are encouraged to report any violations to the “authorities” immediately. What happens when “lockdown” continues on-and-off through the family holidays in the coming months? Surely, there will be “big trouble” ahead.

Miscellany: Austerity measures continue to remain in effect. Purchases are limited to essentials only (or provides some form of utility).

Rage

Cup of Rage

Summer is officially over. And, all of Spring and Summer was spent in either full or quasi-“lockdown.” With a projected remaining lifespan of approximately 15 years, a significant portion of the subset of “good years” has been sacrificed (thanks the government “duffers”). Not being able to work out at the gym has most likely reduced the latter as well.

And, all for what? The “super-duper corona” hoax? The nefarious plan of the national Democrat (sic) Party to install “ComaBro” to the presidency? The slow transition to Fascist totalitarianism? The transfer of wealth from the masses to the élite? Yeah, personal rage is really building up.

With that said, there is apparently an on-going state of confusion and disorder at the State Department of Health. There are likely to be more “sacrificial lambs” because of the contact tracing scandal. In the meantime, the daily infection tally is still between 200 to 300 people. There have also been reported deaths daily. And, as predicted in Notes, the “surge” testing has detected less than one percent of infections. How long can the farce go on?

Well, the government “duffers” are now expected to extend the “lockdown” for two more weeks. Clearly, the ruse is using the “super-duper corona” hoax to keep the disgruntled unemployed people off the streets (i.e., social order) until the floodgates of tourism open on October 1st.

Incidentally, there is no evidence to suggest that any of the government “duffers” took “super-duper corona” seriously. A prime example is the ridiculous Safe Travels “app” that will do effectively nothing to enforce the farcical mandatory 14-day quarantine for tourists.

Miscellany: Randy, the contractor, and Austin finished the last apartment renovation in Waikiki. No telling when they will be encountered again.

Big Brother

Emmanuel Goldstein

After the reading of the prescient book by George Orwell, “1984,” there can be no doubt that Emmanuel Goldstein is Big Brother himself. Goldstein’s manifesto (co-written by the sadistic fat slob, O’Brien), “The Theory and Practice of Oligarchical Collectivism,” was not a criticism of Oceania’s totalitarian state. Rather, it detailed the construct of the entire society. The Big Brother duality, of course, can easily be extrapolated to current times.

Addendum: Finding books to read is becoming a difficult task. The influence of “correctness,” the “cancel culture,” and Fascist social movements has resulted in a wave of published trash and propaganda. Soon, all of the legacy books and literary works will be “cancelled” as well.

Miscellany: The shortage of acceptable reading material has resulted in the resurrection of the Spotify “app” on the iPhone XR (using the marginal EarPods). Might as well exploit the unlimited music streaming feature of the current prepaid wireless plan, eh?

Showtime 2020

Mass Testing Farce

Welcome back to the Ol’ Lavahead Show! Well, the staged theatrics of the H-3 freeway “surge” testing for “super-duper corona” happened yesterday. Another event is scheduled for tomorrow. The State now has 90,000 test kits available. The samples are being sent to the mainland empire for processing, so results will not be available for several days.

What will the “surge” testing accomplish aside from bad kabuki theater? Who knows? No one will be required to quarantine while awaiting results. And, since the test is free with no medical referral required, most of the kits will be wasted on hypochondriacs. At least a few people will be fooled into thinking that the government “duffers” have finally “snapped into action.”

Meanwhile, observations indicate that few people are taking the new “lockdown” seriously. No “shelter at home.” No “work at home.” No “essential travel only.” Well, at least they are religiously wearing their face masks, blue rubber gloves, and plastic face shields. It’s showtime!

Addendum: The quest to secure an inexpensive cellular prepaid plan requires a reduction in data usage. So far, the experiment to reduce data usage has failed.