Popular Post Dottleshead ★ Posted April 5, 2020 Popular Post Share #1 Posted April 5, 2020 I keep a couple masks stored out of site but wear them when I clean the stoves. I had some cheap ones and the straps would tear off my head so my wife stepped up her game and bought me some higher quality masks that were more sturdier and filtered at a greater level. I use them maybe 3-4 times a year. Well, duh, they are N95s! So I went out to deposit a check at an ATM and went into a Lowe's and Coastal Farm and Ranch store equipped with an N95 mask and gloves. I social distanced and cleaned my hands. I feel pretty good for going out. A risk for sure but I minimized that risk. First time I went out all week. 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
groupw Posted April 5, 2020 Share #2 Posted April 5, 2020 I used the mask they gave me the day they told me to quarantine when I went to the grocery today. I felt weird at first, but several others were wearing them as well. Given the spike of cases in our area, I think they will be the norm, at least when shopping, very soon. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted April 5, 2020 Share #3 Posted April 5, 2020 I thought viruses were very microscopic. It is pretty amazing that a mask can filter them oot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Further Posted April 5, 2020 Share #4 Posted April 5, 2020 7 minutes ago, RalphWaldoMooseworth said: I thought viruses were very microscopic. It is pretty amazing that a mask can filter them oot. The mask catches the droplet that the viruses is riding on. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allen ★ Posted April 5, 2020 Share #5 Posted April 5, 2020 I had some jackass make fun of me for wearing a mask today. Village idiot type who is going to take up a ventilator soon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead ★ Posted April 5, 2020 Author Share #6 Posted April 5, 2020 Yeah, it's not bulletproof for sure but it greatly improves your odds. This is all about odds. It's why I keep my distance from others -- to improve my odds. It's why I wear gloves and take them off in particular way to reduce my odds. It's why I stay home 6+ days a week so I can improve my odds. It's why I use sterilizers and wash my hands frequently -- so I can improve my odds. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead ★ Posted April 5, 2020 Author Share #7 Posted April 5, 2020 2 minutes ago, Allen said: Village idiot type who is going to take up a ventilator soon. I'm not so sure. I'm guessing finding a ventilator may be an issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allen ★ Posted April 5, 2020 Share #8 Posted April 5, 2020 1 minute ago, Dottles said: I'm not so sure. I'm guessing finding a ventilator may be an issue. He said, look this one is scared. He’s masked up like Batman. Then he pulled his shirt that was already open to his belly over his head and said, let me back away, as he waved his porcine hands. No way he doesn’t take a ventilator from someone more worthy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted April 5, 2020 Share #9 Posted April 5, 2020 7 minutes ago, Allen said: I had some jackass make fun of me for wearing a mask today. Village idiot type who is going to take up a ventilator soon. Haters gonna hate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead ★ Posted April 5, 2020 Author Share #10 Posted April 5, 2020 6 minutes ago, Allen said: He said, look this one is scared. He’s masked up like Batman. Then he pulled his shirt that was already open to his belly over his head and said, let me back away, as he waved his porcine hands. No way he doesn’t take a ventilator from someone more worthy. Let's just see what kind of tough guy he is when he's on his way out to a coffin. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead ★ Posted April 5, 2020 Author Share #11 Posted April 5, 2020 Also wearing a mask may not even protect me as much but I know it helps protect others. It's natural I argue to think about protecting yourself but if I'm wearing a mask, I'm cutting down on spread even if I don't know it. That's a win. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead ★ Posted April 5, 2020 Author Share #12 Posted April 5, 2020 19 minutes ago, Allen said: I had some jackass make fun of me for wearing a mask today. Village idiot type who is going to take up a ventilator soon. By the way, I think this is worthy of POTD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Karen_Cooper_Incident Posted April 5, 2020 Share #13 Posted April 5, 2020 19 minutes ago, Allen said: I had some jackass make fun of me for wearing a mask today. I would have told him to get fucked. But then again, that probably isn't a good idea now as it would probably start a fight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead ★ Posted April 5, 2020 Author Share #14 Posted April 5, 2020 1 minute ago, Couch_Incident said: I would have told him to get fucked. But then again, that probably isn't a good idea now as it would probably start a fight. Yeah I would have been tempted to clock the guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Karen_Cooper_Incident Posted April 5, 2020 Share #15 Posted April 5, 2020 Just now, Dottles said: Yeah I would have been tempted to clock the guy. I would have shot him with Mr. 9 mm. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Posted April 5, 2020 Share #16 Posted April 5, 2020 The less interaction with idiots who aren't taking proper precautions, the better. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead ★ Posted April 5, 2020 Author Share #17 Posted April 5, 2020 11 minutes ago, Kirby said: The less interaction with idiots who aren't taking proper precautions, the better. 100%. A trip to jail probably isn't were you wanna be either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MickinMD ★ Posted April 5, 2020 Share #18 Posted April 5, 2020 Note that the mask works to protect you for only about 10 minutes and the reason they're recommending wearing masks is to protect others from you, who may be asymptomatic and not know you have the virus. I have one from my visit to the doctor's office Monday (sinus inflammation) but I'll have to practice wearing it before I go out because when I exhale so air is coming up under my glasses and fogging them and you make things more dangerous for yourself if you touch the gloves with your hands as you are out and about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead ★ Posted April 5, 2020 Author Share #19 Posted April 5, 2020 Yep. That's why I keep my distance and not stay indoors with stagnant air very long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddmaxx ★ Posted April 5, 2020 Share #20 Posted April 5, 2020 Just say no. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead ★ Posted April 5, 2020 Author Share #21 Posted April 5, 2020 Once a week if I go. Last time it was like 10 days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead ★ Posted April 5, 2020 Author Share #22 Posted April 5, 2020 8 hours ago, RalphWaldoMooseworth said: I thought viruses were very microscopic. It is pretty amazing that a mask can filter them oot. 8 hours ago, Further said: The mask catches the droplet that the viruses is riding on. 6 hours ago, MickinMD said: Note that the mask works to protect you for only about 10 minutes and the reason they're recommending wearing masks is to protect others from you, who may be asymptomatic and not know you have the virus. I have one from my visit to the doctor's office Monday (sinus inflammation) but I'll have to practice wearing it before I go out because when I exhale so air is coming up under my glasses and fogging them and you make things more dangerous for yourself if you touch the gloves with your hands as you are out and about. Yep, and if you don't use them properly the could be a horrible transmitter. This is a good article. https://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2020/04/03/826996154/coronavirus-faqs-is-a-homemade-mask-effective-and-whats-the-best-way-to-wear-one?utm_campaign=npr&utm_term=nprnews&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&fbclid=IwAR083jJF3Y0xWESjpM7dQLQC0PwW5cv8QPKy3TBIbHevoPGdh1T_XNbPCTw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donkpow Posted April 5, 2020 Share #23 Posted April 5, 2020 I am glad to see that courage is demonstrated with intelligence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longjohn ★ Posted April 5, 2020 Share #24 Posted April 5, 2020 8 hours ago, MickinMD said: you make things more dangerous for yourself if you touch the gloves with your hands as you are out and about. Interesting to see how you are wearing the gloves? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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