Simon Posted August 15, 2020 Report Share Posted August 15, 2020 Just now, Old Man said: Way better than my current masks, which smell like halitosis and beard funk after about five minutes. My oral hygiene has gone to a whole new level during this - only took hot-boxing myself in my mask a couple of times to hammer that lesson home ScottishFox and Old Man 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Man Posted August 15, 2020 Report Share Posted August 15, 2020 5 hours ago, Cancer said: The real bar to me retiring is my daughter. Children of full-time employees have their tuition waived. It's a golden handcuffs arrangement for me. So, how much sick time do you have saved up? Would now be a good time to develop a debilitating back spasm? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Posted August 15, 2020 Report Share Posted August 15, 2020 1 hour ago, Old Man said: So, how much sick time do you have saved up? Would now be a good time to develop a debilitating back spasm? I've longed to figure out a way to get a week off at least during this. But, it seems I am hampered my own work honor code about not making things unnecessarily hard on my co,workers. Curse you, Code vs Slacking Pariah, ScottishFox and Ranxerox 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pariah Posted August 15, 2020 Report Share Posted August 15, 2020 Code Vs. Slacking for the win! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ternaugh Posted August 15, 2020 Report Share Posted August 15, 2020 2 hours ago, Old Man said: Way better than my current masks, which smell like halitosis and beard funk after about five minutes. I usually use a beard balm and/or mustache wax, and I'm most happy with the Timber Scent, followed by the Lime & Sage. https://www.mountaineerbrand.com/collections/beard-moustache-care Old Man and Pariah 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Posted August 15, 2020 Report Share Posted August 15, 2020 I am lucky my sense of smell is impaired. A smell needs to be moderately strong, and a once a week wash seems about right, like my Hs gym clothes back in the day. Note: I did go 3 weeks without washing the gym clothes once, and by the end I was debating whether to just take the grade penalty for not dressing out. On the bright side, no one wanted to guard me in the basketball game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
death tribble Posted August 15, 2020 Report Share Posted August 15, 2020 My mother had difficulty breathing with the mask so people in one of the shops got her one of the face shields that they were which was nice. She can breathe properly and be socially distant. TrickstaPriest and Ternaugh 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Hopcroft Posted August 15, 2020 Report Share Posted August 15, 2020 I resolved the [problem by buying a box of ten reusable cloth masks made by a company famous for its underwear. It's worked out quite well so far -- if I remember, I use a different mask every day and wash masks on a weekly basis. The masks come out wrinkled but still cover what they need to cover. My big problem is forgetting to mask up before going to places, and I almost always remember that I'd forgotten it almost immediately. If possible I go back in and get mine, but my local transit service is willing to offer you a one-use mask if you get on without one. Which is no guarantee that people will use these masks correctly, but then there never is. But I can only control what I do myself. Even if it means getting places later than intended when I decline to get on a bus while unmasked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cygnia Posted August 15, 2020 Report Share Posted August 15, 2020 Quote company famous for its underwear. Victoria's Secret? Pariah, Cancer and assault 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Old Man Posted August 15, 2020 Report Share Posted August 15, 2020 2 hours ago, Cygnia said: Victoria's Secret? I'm now picturing Michael wearing a lacy thong on his face. Thanks for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ternaugh Posted August 15, 2020 Report Share Posted August 15, 2020 3 hours ago, Cygnia said: Victoria's Secret? Oh, you joke: https://www.victoriassecret.com/us/vs/accessories/face-mask-collection?scroll=true Pariah 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Posted August 15, 2020 Report Share Posted August 15, 2020 10 hours ago, death tribble said: My mother had difficulty breathing with the mask so people in one of the shops got her one of the face shields that they were which was nice. She can breathe properly and be socially distant. We had those as an option at work. I saw myself likely whacking that thing with my hand several times an hour, which would defeat the purpose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Hopcroft Posted August 16, 2020 Report Share Posted August 16, 2020 6 hours ago, Old Man said: I'm now picturing Michael wearing a lacy thong on his face. Thanks for that. No. Just No. Besides, lace is useless for catching droplets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cygnia Posted August 16, 2020 Report Share Posted August 16, 2020 Harvard Epidemiologist: 'Hybrid' Model For Reopening Schools Is 'Probably Among The Worst' Options Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Matt the Bruins Posted August 17, 2020 Report Share Posted August 17, 2020 On 8/14/2020 at 7:49 PM, Old Man said: Way better than my current masks, which smell like halitosis and beard funk after about five minutes. Yeah, perhaps the most personally distressing aspect of covid-19 safety measures has been finding out what my breath smells like an hour after brushing and flossing my teeth, with nothing but water consumed in the meantime. I have been chugging mouthwash like it's going out of style ever since, and am considering buying a tongue scraper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Liaden Posted August 17, 2020 Report Share Posted August 17, 2020 Carry some breath mints or gum with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Man Posted August 17, 2020 Report Share Posted August 17, 2020 And then you can spit the gum out in the mask when it's done! Matt the Bruins 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starlord Posted August 17, 2020 Report Share Posted August 17, 2020 Yale's rapid Covid saliva test receives FDA emergency use authorization Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starlord Posted August 17, 2020 Report Share Posted August 17, 2020 Coronavirus now the 3rd biggest killer among African-Americans Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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archer Posted August 17, 2020 Report Share Posted August 17, 2020 Just now, Starlord said: Looks more competent than my state's plan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archer Posted August 17, 2020 Report Share Posted August 17, 2020 This is scary. FDA has issued its first ever list of shortages of medical supplies due to COVID-19 and the estimated duration of the shortages. https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/coronavirus-covid-19-and-medical-devices/medical-device-shortages-during-covid-19-public-health-emergency Makes you think back to all those presidential statements about the abundant supplies of PPE which he has made available nationwide.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Liaden Posted August 17, 2020 Report Share Posted August 17, 2020 The world's trying to warn us about COVID-19 in winter — we're just not listening. Old Man 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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