Slowly but surely the additional masks are getting put together. I messed up and sewed at the normal 5/8 inch seam line and the second one I made was too tight for Hubby. I had decided to do assembly line, sewing tops together, then liners, next seam 3 sides, etc. Since I sewed the seam incorrectly, I have spent time today correcting my error. I hate wasting time by always having to redo something. To complicate matters, my hands began cramping up as I worked. I finally just gave up and went back to reading a book.
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| Alex Jones at Austin protest to remove restrictions on business. Source: Newsweek |
Our governor is allowing many places to reopen. It seems common sense would dictate folks not go crazy being elbow to elbow. I'll do what I think is the very best to support the front line health care workers. Our President lies when saying there are plenty of tests. Our state which is reopening this weekend has tested only .006% or our population. Governors hare having to purchase tests from South Korea as none are available for purchase here. Hmmm. Wonder where the US companies are that could be making these same tests? Seems that is something a Federal government could take care of some of this. Guess we will just see how this all works out for our state, nation and the world.
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Well, that is about all going on here in Round Rock, TX. I'll leave you with this bright photo from 2015.
Stay safe, be happy, do not worry. Think about what will be one of the first things you do once you feel safe to move around.
Hari OM
ReplyDeleteYes, I think folk were okay-ish with the initial lockdown - but our extension is now testing some. Overall, though, I think Brits are more accepting of the need; but then we are facing (potentially) the worst outcomes - if any of the current figures are anywhere near accuratte.
And I keep reminding myself that as far as world population goes, the virus itself is still minimal in its dangers. It is the behaviour it has induced from government level down to the personal, which will be noted strongly in history.
I'm just hanging out to get back to my Hutch... YAM xx
Sheltering in place has had a direct affect on regular flu cases according to health agencies. Pretty much any respiratory transmitted infection/virus/etc has been reduced. I stayed busy yesterday doing laundry, etc. Today is a lower energy level and wheezing. Guess I am most anxious to be able to get my surgery and begin healing.
DeleteWe are slowly getting looser rules to live by, but there are still a lot of things uncertain and closed at this point. I read a great thing today which really puts things in perspective: "The curve is flattening, we can start lifting the restrictions now. It's like saying: The parachute has slowed down our rate of descent, we can now take it off."
ReplyDeleteAnyway, have a good remainder of this week!
Klem
I think I'll keep mine on till feet are on firm ground! Restrictions are to begin loosening this weekend.
DeleteDo take care and continued success in remodeling your room.
Peace!
According to data released April 20, 2020 the US has tested 3 times as many people as any other country (3.9 million vs 1.3 million in Italy) on a per capita basis the US has tested more people than any other country except Italy (2% in Italy vs 1.2% in US vs 1% in S. Korea). Governor Parsons announced today that next few weeks Missouri will have the capability of conducting 50,000 tests per week.
ReplyDeleteYesterday We went to Wal-Mart to get a few items. I stayed in the car while Brenda went inside. I was not alone as there were several others sitting in cars while their spouses entered the store. It appeared that most people attempted to distance themselves while entering the store but, I estimate that only 15% were wearing masks and even fewer were wearing gloves. The vast majority of the mask wearers were elderly.
Are we doing enough testing to allow reopening our economy? I don't know. S. Korea seems to be doing ok with fewer test that us but Italy isn't faring so well with more testing than us.
From a social standpoint are we ready to reopen the economy? From my observations at Wal-Mart I'd have to say no. We can only hope that business owners take their responsibilities seriously and provide proper ppe and distancing for employees and customers alike.
Stay healthy and safe,
Charlie
I am working to have enough masks for us to be able to have clean, sanitized masks for our outings to grocery stores. Gene is surely ready for a Jeep ride into the hill country. That will probably happen next week. He is still waiting for an MRI to determine if his rotator cuff is torn. He has been having a good deal of pain the last several weeks. Went last week to our ortho doctor to see if a shot would help. Doctor does not want to give a shot until the extent of damage is determined. Falling apart in our old age down here in Texas.
DeleteYou are busy - hope you managed to finish your masks. We are still requested to stay home in Bangkok. I am so happy for a garden in our apartment block. I will be happy to be back in nature when all clear to get out and about.
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Some days I do keep myself occupied. Today I shall just enjoy reading another mystery book. I look forward to your next adventure, too. Cause you will write about it in such a way your readers will feel as if we are there with you.
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