I was cleaning out the garage and found 12 N95 masks and a paint respirator. I gave 4 of the masks away to friends at risk.
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Brent S
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I offered a mask to several people, as I have somewhere close to twelve or so, and so far haven’t had any takers. One sister won’t wear them, the other said she gets them from work, (although she has to reuse it for several days). The few friends I’ve offered them to just aren’t wearing them either. It amazes me how few people are wearing them here in N Ga now. I’d say 85% of people I see out now aren’t wearing them. I even get long stares from many when they see mine. I’m willing to bet that within three to four weeks Georgia will see a huge spike in cases.
I am all for reopening the economy, but doing so without some precautions, like masks and hand sanitizer, is just really a bad idea.
Brent S
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I stayed home today mostly and got a lot of stuff done. I have most of the gardens weeded now. I have two rows left to do over the weekend. Yay! I also planted some more beans, squash, eggplant and cantaloupes. ( this is about the fifth time I’ve planted eggplant and I’ve never had one survive yet).... Weeding is definitely the least glamours part of gardening. I got most of everything watered in well today too and fertilized the garden.
I have been using the backhoe to enlarge one of the ponds here and am almost done finally. The dirt I remove is so wet that it needs to sit for a couple days before I can scoop it up and take it to where I want fill. Most of it has been going to a spot near the deck to level it for an above ground pool. I think I have enough fill there now for the 16’ round pool. It’s mostly level but I will grade it over the weekend and get it just right. I’ve also been moving rocks and cut a few tree stumps below grade. Mowing is a lot easier when you don’t have all the obstacles to work around. I even cleaned the filters on both the shop vac and the good upright vacuum today. I love having productive days here but I’m definitely tired now. Unfortunately I still have a long list for the weekend too....
I have been using the backhoe to enlarge one of the ponds here and am almost done finally. The dirt I remove is so wet that it needs to sit for a couple days before I can scoop it up and take it to where I want fill. Most of it has been going to a spot near the deck to level it for an above ground pool. I think I have enough fill there now for the 16’ round pool. It’s mostly level but I will grade it over the weekend and get it just right. I’ve also been moving rocks and cut a few tree stumps below grade. Mowing is a lot easier when you don’t have all the obstacles to work around. I even cleaned the filters on both the shop vac and the good upright vacuum today. I love having productive days here but I’m definitely tired now. Unfortunately I still have a long list for the weekend too....
tmttactical
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Free country, people are free to be stupid and take their chances. They all have been informed, know the risks and if they don't care about their safety, why should I. Don't need a law, just natural selection.
The mask is more to protect others than yourself from what I have read, especially the cloth home made ones.
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Brent S
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That’s the issue I have with people not being willing to wear a mask. It is to protect others. It just shows how selfish people are
tmttactical
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As preppers we protect ourselves. I don't need or expect anybody or any agency to protect me, that is my job. As for selfish, why is it the responsibility of others to protect us?
Brent S
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I think we all should have some social responsibility and help to keep all the sick, old, and people with compromised immune systems from getting this bug. It’s just a good thing to do.
KateMTx
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It's not the responsibility of others to protect us, but for us to protect others. I'm not saying we need to expend great amounts of time, energy or money to do any thing for someone else. However, each person has to do the right thing, in regards to themselves and those around them. It is selfish to refuse to do a simple thing that causes no harm to oneself, and may protect another from serious illness or even death. There are many things that we do or do not do on a daily basis in order to protect others from harm.
Consider the store employees who are out there on a day-to-day basis, working to make sure we can still buy the things we need or want. They are at risk every day. Some are elderly, some likely have autoimmune diseases other conditions that make them vulnerable. They could choose to stay home, yet they may also choose to work so they can pay their bills and help make sure others have access to food and supplies. Now a selfish person goes into the store, unknowingly with the virus, and makes these people sick and they die. A simple mask can help prevent this.
The "NON-MASKERS" are the same ones who think they do not need to wait in line at cash registers, leave a plane which has been over-booked or that their children could ever cause a problem in school. They are the most important persons in the world. All we have to do is get them to have a ID card which states they are "non-maskers". If they have a car accident, OK. If they break a leg or an arm: OK.
BUT, if they get Corona....TOO BAAAAD!!! No more health care, no hospital visit, just stay at home without your mask and SWEAT IT OUT, "it is only a little virus!!!"
BUT, if they get Corona....TOO BAAAAD!!! No more health care, no hospital visit, just stay at home without your mask and SWEAT IT OUT, "it is only a little virus!!!"
For your Info: The Mayor of Tübingen here has made a statement which has caused an uproar in all political parties in Germany. He said something like:
"We are spending lots of money on the older persons who would have died of other problems ANYWAY within the next 6 months...."
How far has this world come that someone in politics has the platform and the lack of humanity to say something like that in public??????
BTW: The president of Hungary has set the date for his "dictatorship stipulations" to be running out. He will be finishing his executive declaration of an emergency for my future BOL and place of retirement. (WE were right Georgia Peachie...) Gary
"We are spending lots of money on the older persons who would have died of other problems ANYWAY within the next 6 months...."
How far has this world come that someone in politics has the platform and the lack of humanity to say something like that in public??????
BTW: The president of Hungary has set the date for his "dictatorship stipulations" to be running out. He will be finishing his executive declaration of an emergency for my future BOL and place of retirement. (WE were right Georgia Peachie...) Gary
tmttactical
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Since I am one of the Old, sick, compromised, I think I will not depend on you or any others to protect my azz. The best way for you to protect the other people, don't be around them. They should also take what ever precautions they feel are appropriate to protect themselves. Calling people selfish because they don't agree to the need to wear masks, to protect YOUR butt, is a bit over bearing. They are not responsible for you or anybody else's protection. You are responsible for your protection and your wife's protection. You are not the governor, so you don't get to set the rules. Stay home, stay safe or take your chances. Just that simple. I will protect me and mine and let the others decide their own fates. Main principals of prepping and freedom of choice. The Nanny state mindset is for liberal sheeple and utopia seekers. We can choose to help our fellow man (woman) but we don't get to mandate the help.
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After years of using a 55 gal drum to scald a hog, my son picked me up a professional grade 100 gal stainless drum with a built in thermostat made for pig scalding, he paid a $125 for it used once, it also came with 4 bell hog scrapers.
Bet the pigs are not overly chuffed though ?
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Lol, um I say they aren't.
Danil54grl
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Well happy Father's Day (early) to you. That's nice to have.
I just ordered 5500 more rounds of various ammo. The chances of a long violent conflict has greatly increased. Need to prepare for war.
Brent S
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I hope your wrong but never see being prepared as a bad thing.
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