The coronavirus

Lerxst1992

F Me In The Brain said:

Meltdown99 said:

benjs said:

Meltdown99 said:

cincybearcat said:

Meltdown99 said:

What if no vaccine ever becomes available?  How are some of you going to live?  As for me I work in Cannabis facility with 800 other folks that makes social distancing near impossible. I just go to work with the mind set that I may just have to learn to live with the virus for the foreseeable future.  And yes, the greenhouse sector that I work in is experiencing outbreaks 😷.  For some of us life must go on...even though I’m sure I could off and collect “Trudeau welfare”...I’d rather work and keep the pay check coming in... 

I wear no mask at work.  I wear no mask period.  If I’m required I will...but so far no one in my area requires mask wearing to patronize any business...

Honestly, I find it extremely irresponsible of your employer to have people working close together with no masks. It’s no different than any other known health & safety hazard at work. And then knowing you do that and have that potential exposure and do not care to wear a mask other places? That’s not living with the virus that’s just not caring.

living with the virus is finding ways for things to go on safely, which includes social distancing AND wearing if a mask. So I’m kinda wondering why people confuse it with just ignoring the risk.

My employer, like other employers in the area are having trouble getting masks...some employers are trying to stay in business.  I work alone 80% of the time.  The other 20% I’m not in close contact with people unless I choose.  When out I keep my distance...

its not irresponsible.  The government was irresponsible...both yours and mine.  McDonald’s and fast food is not essential.  Most of what Wal Mart Sells is not essential...yet I couldn’t get chiropractic services...Really?  People got their priorities fucked up if they think fast food and big box stores are essential...

I also have asthma so I find breathing in a mask difficult, and then add the humid weather...lol.  I also live in a small town...we do not live stacked on top of each other like cities.  Oddly enough people in my small town do a good job of social distancing and following the arrows in grocery stores...

I'm very confused. In this same thread, you just said the sector is experiencing outbreaks and that you work in a facility with 800 folks that makes social distancing nearly impossible. Based on that, yes, your employer is being irresponsible and reckless. But the buck doesn't stop there - as a person who goes out without wearing masks, having willingly exposed yourself to that environment, you're being irresponsible and reckless too when you elect not to wear a mask.

I've moved up north in Ontario where our local town has one store (it serves as an LCBO, butcher shop, grocery store, post office). Even here, everyone's wearing masks when they shop/work at the shop.

I work alone 80 % of the time.  Why would I wear a mask?  I have asthma and mask make breathing difficult.  When required I will wear...let me guess you wear one when alone in your car??

i could care a less about where you moved or the lcbo a government monopoly...

You could care less demonstrates a level of caring.
If you could not care less that would probably make more sense.

Why would anyone wear one in their car?
I do see some people doing this.  More power to them but it does make me wonder what they feel it is going to help with.

If we expect to be within ten feet of others we should wear a mask. We require each other to be smart and considerate to stay healthy, especially in the states. My wife has a fairly bad case of asthma and always wears a mask when in public.

With the current expanding outbreak in the states, and the lack of decency and consideration  by many Republicans, I am starting to think all Americans better get prepared to suffer thru covid. Seems it could be coming to most American households.

HifromIndiana

COVID cases are going up in some areas and we still don't have adequate PPE.  I won't share with you all how long we are required to reuse our N95 masks.  It's the best we can do to protect ourselves in the healthcare field with limited supplies.  I don't see why more is not being done to protect healthcare workers (more PPE).  Guess our government has more important things to do--  like have a rally and block a book from being released.

F Me In The Brain

HifromIndiana said:

COVID cases are going up in some areas and we still don't have adequate PPE.  I won't share with you all how long we are required to reuse our N95 masks.  It's the best we can do to protect ourselves in the healthcare field with limited supplies.  I don't see why more is not being done to protect healthcare workers (more PPE).  Guess our government has more important things to do--  like have a rally and block a book from being released.

Agree.  How in the heck can this still be the case?
Totally shameful.  One of many things to feel shame about with regard to these idiots we have in power right now.

brianlux

HifromIndiana said:

COVID cases are going up in some areas and we still don't have adequate PPE.  I won't share with you all how long we are required to reuse our N95 masks.  It's the best we can do to protect ourselves in the healthcare field with limited supplies.  I don't see why more is not being done to protect healthcare workers (more PPE).  Guess our government has more important things to do--  like have a rally and block a book from being released.

Another inexcusable oversight from the current administration.  Shameful!

hedonist

Lerxst1992 said:

F Me In The Brain said:

Meltdown99 said:

benjs said:

Meltdown99 said:

cincybearcat said:

Meltdown99 said:

What if no vaccine ever becomes available?  How are some of you going to live?  As for me I work in Cannabis facility with 800 other folks that makes social distancing near impossible. I just go to work with the mind set that I may just have to learn to live with the virus for the foreseeable future.  And yes, the greenhouse sector that I work in is experiencing outbreaks 😷.  For some of us life must go on...even though I’m sure I could off and collect “Trudeau welfare”...I’d rather work and keep the pay check coming in... 

I wear no mask at work.  I wear no mask period.  If I’m required I will...but so far no one in my area requires mask wearing to patronize any business...

Honestly, I find it extremely irresponsible of your employer to have people working close together with no masks. It’s no different than any other known health & safety hazard at work. And then knowing you do that and have that potential exposure and do not care to wear a mask other places? That’s not living with the virus that’s just not caring.

living with the virus is finding ways for things to go on safely, which includes social distancing AND wearing if a mask. So I’m kinda wondering why people confuse it with just ignoring the risk.

My employer, like other employers in the area are having trouble getting masks...some employers are trying to stay in business.  I work alone 80% of the time.  The other 20% I’m not in close contact with people unless I choose.  When out I keep my distance...

its not irresponsible.  The government was irresponsible...both yours and mine.  McDonald’s and fast food is not essential.  Most of what Wal Mart Sells is not essential...yet I couldn’t get chiropractic services...Really?  People got their priorities fucked up if they think fast food and big box stores are essential...

I also have asthma so I find breathing in a mask difficult, and then add the humid weather...lol.  I also live in a small town...we do not live stacked on top of each other like cities.  Oddly enough people in my small town do a good job of social distancing and following the arrows in grocery stores...

I'm very confused. In this same thread, you just said the sector is experiencing outbreaks and that you work in a facility with 800 folks that makes social distancing nearly impossible. Based on that, yes, your employer is being irresponsible and reckless. But the buck doesn't stop there - as a person who goes out without wearing masks, having willingly exposed yourself to that environment, you're being irresponsible and reckless too when you elect not to wear a mask.

I've moved up north in Ontario where our local town has one store (it serves as an LCBO, butcher shop, grocery store, post office). Even here, everyone's wearing masks when they shop/work at the shop.

I work alone 80 % of the time.  Why would I wear a mask?  I have asthma and mask make breathing difficult.  When required I will wear...let me guess you wear one when alone in your car??

i could care a less about where you moved or the lcbo a government monopoly...

You could care less demonstrates a level of caring.
If you could not care less that would probably make more sense.

Why would anyone wear one in their car?
I do see some people doing this.  More power to them but it does make me wonder what they feel it is going to help with.

If we expect to be within ten feet of others we should wear a mask. We require each other to be smart and considerate to stay healthy, especially in the states. My wife has a fairly bad case of asthma and always wears a mask when in public.

With the current expanding outbreak in the states, and the lack of decency and consideration  by many Republicans, I am starting to think all Americans better get prepared to suffer thru covid. Seems it could be coming to most American households.

Many people, not necessarily limited to one group. 

Smellyman

mcgruff10 said:

Caught up with our old neighbors today that I have been talking about since covid-19 began.  After talking to them I found out that within their immediate family everyone tested positive for antibodies but only the dad who was eventually hospitalized showed symptoms (wife and three kids did not).  So the dad is back to work but can only work a few hours from home (sales) before exhaustion sets in. 
Again for everyone who thinks this is fake news or isn’t a big deal please take it seriously and use common sense.  

hedonist said:

My sunglasses fog up when I wear a mask in warm weather. And it makes me somewhat uncomfortable. 

Therefore, fuck the masks! Others’ll just have to deal with it. 

add a little tissue to top of mask and they won't fog

mickeyrat

this is my mask.

hedonist

Smellyman said:

mcgruff10 said:

Caught up with our old neighbors today that I have been talking about since covid-19 began.  After talking to them I found out that within their immediate family everyone tested positive for antibodies but only the dad who was eventually hospitalized showed symptoms (wife and three kids did not).  So the dad is back to work but can only work a few hours from home (sales) before exhaustion sets in. 
Again for everyone who thinks this is fake news or isn’t a big deal please take it seriously and use common sense.  

hedonist said:

My sunglasses fog up when I wear a mask in warm weather. And it makes me somewhat uncomfortable. 

Therefore, fuck the masks! Others’ll just have to deal with it. 

add a little tissue to top of mask and they won't fog

I was being sarcastic about not wearing one, but thank you for the tip! I’ll try it next time. 

Smellyman

hedonist said:

Smellyman said:

mcgruff10 said:

Caught up with our old neighbors today that I have been talking about since covid-19 began.  After talking to them I found out that within their immediate family everyone tested positive for antibodies but only the dad who was eventually hospitalized showed symptoms (wife and three kids did not).  So the dad is back to work but can only work a few hours from home (sales) before exhaustion sets in. 
Again for everyone who thinks this is fake news or isn’t a big deal please take it seriously and use common sense.  

hedonist said:

My sunglasses fog up when I wear a mask in warm weather. And it makes me somewhat uncomfortable. 

Therefore, fuck the masks! Others’ll just have to deal with it. 

add a little tissue to top of mask and they won't fog

I was being sarcastic about not wearing one, but thank you for the tip! I’ll try it next time. 

I know.

But as a glasses wearer, this could help a lot of us out there.

josevolution

HifromIndiana said:

COVID cases are going up in some areas and we still don't have adequate PPE.  I won't share with you all how long we are required to reuse our N95 masks.  It's the best we can do to protect ourselves in the healthcare field with limited supplies.  I don't see why more is not being done to protect healthcare workers (more PPE).  Guess our government has more important things to do--  like have a rally and block a book from being released.

Get on the phone emai writte a letter to your representatives and bark at them make them listen, write one detailed letter expressing your dissatisfaction, frustration, anger! Make hundred copies and mail it to your representatives everyday mail one ☝️ 

cincybearcat

hedonist said:

Smellyman said:

mcgruff10 said:

Caught up with our old neighbors today that I have been talking about since covid-19 began.  After talking to them I found out that within their immediate family everyone tested positive for antibodies but only the dad who was eventually hospitalized showed symptoms (wife and three kids did not).  So the dad is back to work but can only work a few hours from home (sales) before exhaustion sets in. 
Again for everyone who thinks this is fake news or isn’t a big deal please take it seriously and use common sense.  

hedonist said:

My sunglasses fog up when I wear a mask in warm weather. And it makes me somewhat uncomfortable. 

Therefore, fuck the masks! Others’ll just have to deal with it. 

add a little tissue to top of mask and they won't fog

I was being sarcastic about not wearing one, but thank you for the tip! I’ll try it next time. 

Tape. Add tape. Not regular tape though or your skin will hate you. And if you can find it Bausch&Lomb anti-fog XP actually works. 

hedonist

cincybearcat said:

hedonist said:

Smellyman said:

mcgruff10 said:

Caught up with our old neighbors today that I have been talking about since covid-19 began.  After talking to them I found out that within their immediate family everyone tested positive for antibodies but only the dad who was eventually hospitalized showed symptoms (wife and three kids did not).  So the dad is back to work but can only work a few hours from home (sales) before exhaustion sets in. 
Again for everyone who thinks this is fake news or isn’t a big deal please take it seriously and use common sense.  

hedonist said:

My sunglasses fog up when I wear a mask in warm weather. And it makes me somewhat uncomfortable. 

Therefore, fuck the masks! Others’ll just have to deal with it. 

add a little tissue to top of mask and they won't fog

I was being sarcastic about not wearing one, but thank you for the tip! I’ll try it next time. 

Tape. Add tape. Not regular tape though or your skin will hate you. And if you can find it Bausch&Lomb anti-fog XP actually works. 

Wait, wait - what is not regular tape?  Like masking or duct?

Tissue sounds less pain-in-the-ass-y

brianlux

hedonist said:

cincybearcat said:

hedonist said:

Smellyman said:

mcgruff10 said:

Caught up with our old neighbors today that I have been talking about since covid-19 began.  After talking to them I found out that within their immediate family everyone tested positive for antibodies but only the dad who was eventually hospitalized showed symptoms (wife and three kids did not).  So the dad is back to work but can only work a few hours from home (sales) before exhaustion sets in. 
Again for everyone who thinks this is fake news or isn’t a big deal please take it seriously and use common sense.  

hedonist said:

My sunglasses fog up when I wear a mask in warm weather. And it makes me somewhat uncomfortable. 

Therefore, fuck the masks! Others’ll just have to deal with it. 

add a little tissue to top of mask and they won't fog

I was being sarcastic about not wearing one, but thank you for the tip! I’ll try it next time. 

Tape. Add tape. Not regular tape though or your skin will hate you. And if you can find it Bausch&Lomb anti-fog XP actually works. 

Wait, wait - what is not regular tape?  Like masking or duct?

Tissue sounds less pain-in-the-ass-y

A band aid on the face is bad enough (I've had to wear them for a week or more after minor skin surgery), so tape on the face would be a REAL drag!

I would love to see some kind of mask that can be form fitted around the nose and mouth but would stay clear of both while breathing (I guess if your gonna wear a mask, you're gonna have to breath!)  It's uncomfortable to have that cloth right on your mouth and nose while breathing in and out. And then add a little micro fan to keep the face cool.  Not asking too much, right?  haha! 

Masks are tough on hot days!  

cincybearcat

hedonist said:

cincybearcat said:

hedonist said:

Smellyman said:

mcgruff10 said:

Caught up with our old neighbors today that I have been talking about since covid-19 began.  After talking to them I found out that within their immediate family everyone tested positive for antibodies but only the dad who was eventually hospitalized showed symptoms (wife and three kids did not).  So the dad is back to work but can only work a few hours from home (sales) before exhaustion sets in. 
Again for everyone who thinks this is fake news or isn’t a big deal please take it seriously and use common sense.  

hedonist said:

My sunglasses fog up when I wear a mask in warm weather. And it makes me somewhat uncomfortable. 

Therefore, fuck the masks! Others’ll just have to deal with it. 

add a little tissue to top of mask and they won't fog

I was being sarcastic about not wearing one, but thank you for the tip! I’ll try it next time. 

Tape. Add tape. Not regular tape though or your skin will hate you. And if you can find it Bausch&Lomb anti-fog XP actually works. 

Wait, wait - what is not regular tape?  Like masking or duct?

Tissue sounds less pain-in-the-ass-y

Just meant like medics tape, athletic tape, etc

oftenreading

hedonist said:

cincybearcat said:

hedonist said:

Smellyman said:

mcgruff10 said:

Caught up with our old neighbors today that I have been talking about since covid-19 began.  After talking to them I found out that within their immediate family everyone tested positive for antibodies but only the dad who was eventually hospitalized showed symptoms (wife and three kids did not).  So the dad is back to work but can only work a few hours from home (sales) before exhaustion sets in. 
Again for everyone who thinks this is fake news or isn’t a big deal please take it seriously and use common sense.  

hedonist said:

My sunglasses fog up when I wear a mask in warm weather. And it makes me somewhat uncomfortable. 

Therefore, fuck the masks! Others’ll just have to deal with it. 

add a little tissue to top of mask and they won't fog

I was being sarcastic about not wearing one, but thank you for the tip! I’ll try it next time. 

Tape. Add tape. Not regular tape though or your skin will hate you. And if you can find it Bausch&Lomb anti-fog XP actually works. 

Wait, wait - what is not regular tape?  Like masking or duct?

Tissue sounds less pain-in-the-ass-y

Don’t put the tape on your ass, hedo! That’s not going to help  

Halifax2TheMax

I thought I’d not be selfish and share this tip I read about, a jock strap worn over your nose and mouth will not fog your glasses because they’re made to absorb sweat and keep moisture away from your sensitive parts and if you need to insert tissue, then you don’t have to worry about being out of TP. Pretty genius. Plus, multiple strapping options for a snug fit. Report back Hedo, please?

hedonist

You gonna hook a girl up with a jock?  Bring it! Washed, of course

often, never have and never will

cincybearcat

hedonist said:

You gonna hook a girl up with a jock?  Bring it! Washed, of course

often, never have and never will

You won't have any fogging issues if you use H2M jock.  It'll be so tight you might cut off the blood circulation to your face though! 

Bentleyspop

hedonist said:

You gonna hook a girl up with a jock?  Bring it! Washed, of course

often, never have and never will

You better be careful with the tape and all the sexual  innuendo 

Halifax2TheMax

I thought my underwear drawer was missing something. Now I know why.