tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3467242994126386706.post6833866604088510755..comments2024-03-28T07:49:04.960+00:00Comments on nickhereandnow: On the spectrumnickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10472673041193755894noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3467242994126386706.post-58677411757025310082020-08-30T09:13:16.347+01:002020-08-30T09:13:16.347+01:00Agent: With your medical history, I think you'...Agent: With your medical history, I think you're quite right to be ultra cautious. Especially when other people are not bothering to follow the safety measures and are putting people like you at risk.nickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10472673041193755894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3467242994126386706.post-64483803191809279412020-08-29T23:23:02.268+01:002020-08-29T23:23:02.268+01:00I'm pretty damned cautious. I don't like m...I'm pretty damned cautious. I don't like my odds if I were to contract the disease. I have seen MANY instances of jam-packed gatherings and people flagrantly disregarding masks ordinances. I find it appalling. I try to stay out of indoor public spaces as much as I can.Secret Agent Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07564690116156754219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3467242994126386706.post-86038965904909839162020-08-27T07:46:09.061+01:002020-08-27T07:46:09.061+01:00Jennifer: As you say, a small price to pay for the...Jennifer: As you say, a small price to pay for the sake of safety. I don't understand the ferocious opposition to wearing a mask. It's only a bit of fabric, for Pete's sake!nickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10472673041193755894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3467242994126386706.post-14663887094587950282020-08-26T22:13:48.651+01:002020-08-26T22:13:48.651+01:00I'm sorry! I was trying to type something on m...I'm sorry! I was trying to type something on my phone and as usual that went south. I'm back at work now (at a school) and we're required to wear masks all day. It's hot and not terribly comfortable, but it's a small price to pay to help keep everyone safe.<br />Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12512800812290518552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3467242994126386706.post-41801927731989786012020-08-26T20:37:30.470+01:002020-08-26T20:37:30.470+01:00Liz: People who comes too close are annoying. Don&...Liz: People who comes too close are annoying. Don't they understand how easily they could infect someone?nickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10472673041193755894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3467242994126386706.post-30624135846768364502020-08-26T20:20:16.700+01:002020-08-26T20:20:16.700+01:00I'm like you, somewhere in the middle. Mutteri...I'm like you, somewhere in the middle. Muttering under my breath at people who come too close and don't wear masks in shops, but not unduly worried.Liz Hindshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04646532093872561703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3467242994126386706.post-25066643128627249472020-08-26T20:01:38.871+01:002020-08-26T20:01:38.871+01:00Hi Jennifer. What were you trying to say?Hi Jennifer. What were you trying to say?nickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10472673041193755894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3467242994126386706.post-85954429495019826522020-08-26T18:10:39.532+01:002020-08-26T18:10:39.532+01:00ttJenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12512800812290518552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3467242994126386706.post-71106156016435153182020-08-26T13:22:57.618+01:002020-08-26T13:22:57.618+01:00Ramana: I know you have plenty of things to occupy...Ramana: I know you have plenty of things to occupy your time and aren't yearning to get out and about. As you say, since you have COPD you can't afford to take any unnecessary risks.nickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10472673041193755894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3467242994126386706.post-85433805834702893522020-08-26T13:02:24.982+01:002020-08-26T13:02:24.982+01:00I really have no choice in the matter. With my ag...I really have no choice in the matter. With my age and COPD I am in the vulnerable category and have to avoid all possible sources of the virus. So, I am at home and am not missing the pre covid days which in any case were also mostly staying at home.Ramana Rajgopaulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07595611334904650281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3467242994126386706.post-3941243364745497092020-08-26T09:01:28.907+01:002020-08-26T09:01:28.907+01:00Ms Scarlet: Good luck with the dentist! I'm su...Ms Scarlet: Good luck with the dentist! I'm sure it'll all go fine and they'll be very used to nervous patients.nickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10472673041193755894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3467242994126386706.post-91073306917715824672020-08-26T09:00:02.232+01:002020-08-26T09:00:02.232+01:00Linda: That sounds like a good set-up. It must be ...Linda: That sounds like a good set-up. It must be frustrating if you have a partner who refuses to take any precautions and is putting others at risk.nickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10472673041193755894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3467242994126386706.post-56778518837087235592020-08-26T08:56:53.676+01:002020-08-26T08:56:53.676+01:00Joanne: Indeed, just be responsible for ourselves....Joanne: Indeed, just be responsible for ourselves. Rather a waste of energy to moan about what others are doing or not doing.nickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10472673041193755894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3467242994126386706.post-29736345933370419562020-08-26T08:55:33.167+01:002020-08-26T08:55:33.167+01:00Debby: I don't understand all the ridiculous f...Debby: I don't understand all the ridiculous fuss people make about mask-wearing. You'd think they were being asked to wear a suit of armour.nickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10472673041193755894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3467242994126386706.post-29628734348980464432020-08-26T08:54:15.506+01:002020-08-26T08:54:15.506+01:00Susan: Yes, it must be hell for couples (or famili...Susan: Yes, it must be hell for couples (or families) who have to stay at home but don't get on with each other. They must be desperate to get out!nickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10472673041193755894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3467242994126386706.post-87860503040549699982020-08-26T08:52:24.691+01:002020-08-26T08:52:24.691+01:00Fly: I've also noticed that people in masks te...Fly: I've also noticed that people in masks tend to get too close to other people. They seem to think a mask on its own is all the protection they need.nickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10472673041193755894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3467242994126386706.post-61876965405439768092020-08-26T08:49:35.531+01:002020-08-26T08:49:35.531+01:00Tammy: I also go to the supermarket and food shops...Tammy: I also go to the supermarket and food shops myself. It seems like a bit of a faff to order online. And if I did, would all the fruit and veg be in good condition?nickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10472673041193755894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3467242994126386706.post-15132258160905181342020-08-26T08:45:38.964+01:002020-08-26T08:45:38.964+01:00Polly: Seating removed from shopping malls? I have...Polly: Seating removed from shopping malls? I haven't heard of that before. I don't think 1 metre is enough, I always aim for a good 2 metres between me and other people.nickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10472673041193755894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3467242994126386706.post-83652476135176850312020-08-26T08:22:41.253+01:002020-08-26T08:22:41.253+01:00I've got to go to the dentist tomorrow. I don&...I've got to go to the dentist tomorrow. I don't feel particularly comfortable about it, but I have to go. I'm worried I'm going to get the mask etiquette wrong - or say I sneeze? I will give them extra cleaning. Oh God.<br />There is just too much to worry about at the moment.<br />SxMs Scarlethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00449626572478125088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3467242994126386706.post-20855492713108224702020-08-26T00:42:24.254+01:002020-08-26T00:42:24.254+01:00I have four of what they are calling co-morbiditie...I have four of what they are calling co-morbidities which means if I get this flu I am likely to die. So, I pretty much stay home. But I have no problem with Dave putting on a mask and going to the grocery store or fetching meals. He's good about sanitizing/washing his hands. That feels like the right balance to me.Linda Sandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12734450335251336493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3467242994126386706.post-74861055196898623442020-08-26T00:40:22.037+01:002020-08-26T00:40:22.037+01:00I think we can only be responsible for ourselves, ...I think we can only be responsible for ourselves, take precautions and avoid the crowds. Which makes me grateful I do no live in New York City.Joanne Noragonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16601010208310707750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3467242994126386706.post-11319639341081183972020-08-25T21:57:37.004+01:002020-08-25T21:57:37.004+01:00I'm in the middle as well. I wear my mask like...I'm in the middle as well. I wear my mask like a good little girl - I don't think it's that big of an issue. Just wear the damn thing! Debby https://www.blogger.com/profile/02574297621214864538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3467242994126386706.post-87435119054768920462020-08-25T21:42:58.693+01:002020-08-25T21:42:58.693+01:00We head out to see our gr-kids nearby, go to get g...We head out to see our gr-kids nearby, go to get groceries, and that is about all of our outings. Fortunately, we can sorta tolerate each other, having been married nearly 48 years. Susan Kanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09834094675218254410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3467242994126386706.post-22804980986580861052020-08-25T20:56:49.965+01:002020-08-25T20:56:49.965+01:00We avoid large gatherings in any case given Leo...We avoid large gatherings in any case given Leo's health problems, but I feel that this mask business is counter productive.People wearing it come a lot closer than they did before it was being pushed by the health authorities and it is the distance which worries me.<br />the fly in the webhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04563871975125538755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3467242994126386706.post-83176453271977383272020-08-25T20:46:36.599+01:002020-08-25T20:46:36.599+01:00I only shop for groceries. I suppose I could order...I only shop for groceries. I suppose I could order them but the walking is good for me. and a mask is mandatory thank goodness. otherwise this town is hit and miss! <br />with college starting soon... the university can't seem to make up its mind what to do with the students!<br />time will tell I guess.<br />to me for large groups of people to take it back to wherever they're from is ridiculous. at some point I think thoughts for your fellow man should be considered... even if you don't mind dying with it yourself!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com