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      05-03-2020, 11:06 PM   #177
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The masks aren't to protect YOU from ME. They're to protect ME from YOU. Getting socially ostracized for not wearing one in confined public spaces sounds about right to me.
Exactly this. Are surgical masks 100% effective at say containing a sneeze? definitely not. but it makes a marginal difference. and that is better than nothing. (Sorry I don't have a degree is some material science or OSHA certified but common sense prevails).
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The masks aren't to protect YOU from ME. They're to protect ME from YOU. Getting socially ostracized for not wearing one in confined public spaces sounds about right to me.
Yep. even a N95 mask is not enough to protect the person who wears the mask; they need full body suit, face guard, gloves, etc etc... Masks are there to hinder the spread in case the person who is wearing it is infected. US authorities originally weren't requiring it but looking at Far East countries success in containing this, they changed their policy.
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Luckily I get to wear a face mask and live as my alter ego of being an evil henchman during business hours now! Thanks COVID-19!
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      05-05-2020, 03:57 AM   #180
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Luckily I get to wear a face mask and live as my alter ego of being an evil henchman during business hours now! Thanks COVID-19!
It's nuts. I find myself telling people "I'm smiling under here."
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      05-05-2020, 06:23 AM   #181
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Things must be getting better since states are starting to reopen things, right?
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It's nuts. I find myself telling people "I'm smiling under here."
I've been doing the same thing, along with practicing smiling with my eyes.
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Surly gloves are viable. You know, because a micron thick sheet of latex covering your palms is most definitely an effective measure against viral droplets.

Also, I feel the same way when not wearing a mask. I was practically shunned at Publix this morning for not having a piece of fabric on my face. Call me crazy, but if I don't already have the antibodies, I'll risk getting this thing and getting it over with.
Gloves truly do give a false sense of security to laymen for something like this. They effectively encourage people to keep touching things while never washing their hands.

The virus isn't actually going to enter through your skin (unless you have an open cut or something). It's when you bring your hand to your face, rub your eyes, breathe in some aerosolized viruses, etc that can result in infection. When wearing gloves you can still do all that.

Masks are more to prevent you from spreading it to others. They won't be 100% effective in that, but probably do have some benefit. And while wearing a mask, even if you do end up touching your face, you're less likely to actually hit your mouse/nose, so there's some protection there.
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you're less likely to actually hit your mouse/nose, .
I HATE when I hit my mouse, I apologize profusely and swear off the alcohol



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I've been doing the same thing, along with practicing smiling with my eyes.
I need to practice that!
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My mouse has a sensitive nose also.
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      05-06-2020, 07:47 AM   #187
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I didnt get to join my wife for her ultrasound yesterday but they did let her face time. We have one healthy boy and one healthy girl on the way!!
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I didnt get to join my wife for her ultrasound yesterday but they did let her face time. We have one healthy boy and one healthy girl on the way!!
Unfortunate that you couldn't be there in person, but congratulations!!!!!!!!

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Unfortunate that you couldn't be there in person, but congratulations!!!!!!!!

Probably better that I wasn't. I have been making jokes and comments about "how weird it was that I wanted to see a wiener." She was able to mute me while I yelled, "WE GOT A WIENER!!!!" at my dog.
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I didnt get to join my wife for her ultrasound yesterday but they did let her face time. We have one healthy boy and one healthy girl on the way!!
My sister has 2.5 year old boy girl twins. I had them & my 6 year old nephew last week. It's a lot of work but they're fun. Congrats💗💙!!!
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No new cases in our county for two weeks. This is finals week, so the college kids all go home this weekend, which will reduce another vector. As there are currently no Covid-19 cases at our local hospital, I might even try riding outside again. At least if I crash and have to go to the hospital, I won't have to worry so much about contracting something while I'm there.

And a local pub/restaurant with the best ribs evah is starting curbside pickup this week. Ribs are in my immediate future.
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No new cases in our county for two weeks. This is finals week, so the college kids all go home this weekend, which will reduce another vector. As there are currently no Covid-19 cases at our local hospital, I might even try riding outside again. At least if I crash and have to go to the hospital, I won't have to worry so much about contracting something while I'm there.

And a local pub/restaurant with the best ribs evah is starting curbside pickup this week. Ribs are in my immediate future.
I’m doing some ribs this weekend
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Hey, today is "National Nurse Day"!

I feel encouraged knowing they are out there for me if needed....

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This coming Friday stage one of the roll back happens for us.

A maximum of 10 can start going to cafes and restaurants again, we can have five people in our homes and some other things.

I’m pleased to be heading toward the new normal!
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Hey, today is "National Nurse Day"!

I feel encouraged knowing they are out there for me if needed....

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Thought it was May 6th That's when I sent a wish to my nurse-son.
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One positive from the covid outbreak is that I don't have to hug men anymore, like was so hip before!

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