Masks in public - huge and rapid shift in the “New Norm”

a reply to: MagesticEsoteric

I always wear a mask in public, here's a picture. . . .

originally posted by: DontTreadOnMe
a reply to: ketsuko

Not to also mention, if you wear glasses, they fog up and you cannot see worth spit.
And none of those de-fogging remedies work well, I've tried them all.

Have you tried shaving cream?

a reply to: ConfusedBritI work at a grocery store where a man in a wheelchair who was trying to comply with a poorly adjusted bandana got kicked out by a key holder and I am ashamed of what happened. He should have been given a free mask!

a reply to: DBCowboy

You buried the lede though...
You are also BATMAN.
I for one, knew it all along.

a reply to: Larry2323

This person has a great idea. Make it easier to breath through your mask by cutting hole in it.

a reply to: ColoradoJens

I have an even better idea.
NO cost, not needs for sharp objects to alter the mask.
Simply avoid wearing one.

BTW, that vid crashed my browser...twice.

a reply to: DBCowboy

Have you tried it

This says it only makes it better.
eyehealthhq.com...

And since noting else worked well.......I am doubtful.

a reply to: Phoenix

Had go to a Georgia H.D. for job needs for first time since fake whuhanuflu started and watched people do a very good imitation of sheep - just pissed me off so left and went to a smaller local hardware and got what I needed without sheep surrounding me.

Please explain.

What are the good sheep imitations you saw at HD and not at ACE?

originally posted by: DontTreadOnMe
a reply to: DBCowboy

Have you tried it

This says it only makes it better.
eyehealthhq.com...

And since noting else worked well.......I am doubtful.

No, I have shaving butter so I haven't. But I've been told by people at work that it does great.

a reply to: Liquesence

HD was putting on a very ineffective politically correct feel good circus show for sheep like but bovine minded.


ACE was using utmost common sense by having VOLUNTARY 6 foot distance INSIDE with no one hollering or cajoling.

a reply to: Phoenix

HD was putting on a very ineffective politically correct feel good circus show for sheep like but bovine minded.

That doesn't really answer my question. What were they doing, exactly?

ACE was using utmost common sense by having VOLUNTARY 6 foot distance INSIDE with no one hollering or cajoling.

Isn't it all voluntary?

My local Ace has capacity limit, distancing/spacing, people waiting outside, etc. They encourage distancing, have six foot markers inside and outside, shields at the counters, etc.

And I live in one of the reddest counties in GA where most of the good ol' boys don't take to this "flu crap."

Home Depot has the same.

a reply to: MagesticEsoteric

There facial recognition/pre-crime software is going to need some new algorithms if the mask thing becomes the norm.

a reply to: DBCowboy

Val Kilmer on the way to the 7-11?

I don't think he understands how masks work with Covid all the same.

a reply to: andy06shake

That's Elvis. Hence the mask.

I hate masks. I can't breathe with one on. At least it is difficult for me to do so. Then it steams up my glasses.

In PA, went to walmart. Found out the walmart workers can not stop you from entering without a mask. I put a bandana on for a mask, but mainly kept it under my chin, unless I was t as lking to one of the workers.

What I noticed was the adults mainly had masks, but the children in the carts didn't. Even some younger kids running aroud didn't either.

originally posted by: Liquesence
a reply to: Phoenix

HD was putting on a very ineffective politically correct feel good circus show for sheep like but bovine minded.

That doesn't really answer my question. What were they doing, exactly?

ACE was using utmost common sense by having VOLUNTARY 6 foot distance INSIDE with no one hollering or cajoling.

Isn't it all voluntary?

My local Ace has capacity limit, distancing/spacing, people waiting outside, etc. They encourage distancing, have six foot markers inside and outside, shields at the counters, etc.

And I live in one of the reddest counties in GA where most of the good ol' boys don't take to this "flu crap."

Home Depot has the same.

HD sidled up to Bama border had 100' barrier single entry with 50 or so being herded by employees, parking lot roped so nobody could walk direct to corral area. It really was just a show as right over in pick-up area no control once purchase was made - its just social training of worst kind to me.

On otherhand 3 miles over was ACE (independently owned btw) with signage on doors - no crazy corrals or ropes in parking lot and one goes in and gets items as normal and checks out. I had no issues there and was pleasant experience compared to liberal owned box store.

a reply to: Phoenix

HD sidled up to Bama border had 100' barrier single entry with 50 or so being herded by employees, parking lot roped so nobody could walk direct to corral area. It really was just a show as right over in pick-up area no control once purchase was made - its just social training of worst kind to me.

Every place with multiple entrances have done this, that I have seen, one way in, one way out: Kroger, Home Depot, Walmart, My LOCAL grocer, my local ACE. They do this because they want to remain open and want to keep people safe.

On otherhand 3 miles over was ACE (independently owned btw) with signage on doors - no crazy corrals or ropes in parking lot and one goes in and gets items as normal and checks out.

My local Ace is also independently owned, red community, and owners are republicans (my family and I know them).

compared to liberal owned box store.

I see. See above about my local independently owned Ace in a red county and town.

These measures are not partisan, they are safety issues.

a reply to: Phoenix

I just wear it on the one particular trip I am on, whether it takes an hr or two (max) then i remove it only touching the strings behind my ears and toss it in the laundry or a pail of new soapy water to soak before I wash it.
I think that's good enough.

Around here in CO I would say worst case is 50% of people are wearing them. Generally speaking. Best case its like 75%.
Only one spot did I see less than half and that was a hiking trail and all in their 20s.

a reply to: Liquesence

I happen to disagree and view most of it as an over reach - my choice........shop elsewhere - let others play scared bovines and sheep.

You want safe - old Ben warned of it.

a reply to: Phoenix

There's a difference between fear and safety.

Old Ben would agree.

May safety be with you.