WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR MARCH 2020
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Personally I don't think there is anything else but the virus.
We have to support each other, not hide away. I want to stay here and receive the great support we are giving each other. We are in this together and have to keep smiling through. If you don't like it do something else. I look at happiness quotes, peace of mind quotes, play on line with the grand kids, exercise, run outdoors, read a lot, cook etc etc. We can paint, write, craft, garden etc. Learn languages, which I'm still doing every day, study courses, study art, history, anything, the world is your oyster. Running away from reality is not the answer. It's their choice.
Of course people get very, very anxious and some have a much bigger burden to carry than others, but here we are. This is reality.
Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx6 -
Barbara: I love to ride but can’t go to the stable due to the Governor’s rules. In fairness, my friend who owns the stable has a husband whose health is fragile & I think staying away is a reasonable restriction. I’ll give Arrow extra loves when the public health is situation less scary.
I love the little dog’s analysis of the current situation. :laugh:
Luci in WNC: I think home is the best place to be at this time. Hospitals are needed by people who are in serious health situations. Working in a hospital setting may be among the most dangerous careers at this time in history. Each one who helps the sick is taking personal risk and giving strangers a great blessing. I hope all works out well for your DH.
SuziQ in FL: I love your gratitudes! I also enjoy the humor. :flowerforyou: Thank you so much for your comments to Amber. DH has been a paypal/ebay user in the past. I agree with your message for Amber & so did DH.
Karen in VA: I don’t care for chocolate covered raisins but I like chocolate. I also like a mix of almonds & cranraisins. :bigsmile:
Heather: DH has been diabetic since before we met. He is good at managing his blood sugars and balancing the amount of insulin he takes daily. Too skinny doesn’t work out well for DH and although he is slimmer than he’s ever been, he is doing a good job balancing food and insulin. I have no advice to offer your DSIL other than know the signs of low blood sugar and have appropriate means to elevate a low. Her boyfriend’s doctor should be able to give them both guidance. We have a stash of individually wrapped peppermint candies for DH. They get the job done on the rare occasion that he needs a boost.
Amber: “Snakes” EWWWW! Stay watchful and safe. (I have always had a fear of them, even nonvenomous garter snakes.)
Beth: Good news about your dad.
Felicia: DH found at least one of the local pot stores, Sweet Relief, is open. It is easy enough to serve one at a time. I know the owner of the local theater and it is closed by order of the Governor. This is not good news for the theater's business. They need audiences to keep their business healthy. I do understand the situation & I’m sad for the theater operator. It seems off balance that the MJ store is open and the theater can’t open. :ohwell:
Barbara: I love to ride but can’t go to the stable due to the Governor’s rules. We have been asked to stay home unless doing needed shopping. In fairness, my friend who owns the stable has a husband whose health is fragile. I think it is a reasonable restriction. I’ll give Arrow extra loves when public health is situation less scary.
I love the little dog’s analysis of the current situation. :laugh:
Luci in WNC: I think home is the best place to be at this time. Hospitals are likely among the most dangerous due to the concentration of people who are sick with one thing or another. I hope all works out well for your DH.
SuziQ in FL: I love your gratitudes! I also enjoy the humor. :flowerforyou: Thank you so much for your comments to Amber. DH has been a paypal/ebay user in the past. I agree with your message for Amber & so did DH.
Heather: DH has been diabetic since before we met. He is good at managing his blood sugars and balancing the amount of insulin he takes daily. Too skinny doesn’t work out well for DH and although he is slimmer than he’s ever been, he is doing a good job balancing food and insulin. I have no advice to offer your DSIL other than know the signs of low blood sugar and have appropriate means to elevate a low. Her boyfriend’s doctor should be able to give them both guidance. We have individually wrapped peppermint candies on hand if DH hits a low.
Amber: “Snakes” EWWWW! Stay watchful and safe. (I have always had a fear of them, even nonvenomous garter snakes.)
Beth: Good news about your dad.
We are staying home, and checking out books from Library to Go, or rereading old favorites from the bookshelf. I like to reread old favorites from time to time.
We have recently solved a problem that enabled me to put ALL of our Christmas decorations away!!! We store them in the garage attic and there was a spot that we couldn’t use due to concern about its lack of flooring & sturdiness. Our carpenter’s assistant fixed it for us and our Christmas decorations are all put away AT LAST!!! :bigsmile:
Katla in overcast NW Oregon
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Ladies I am so behind on reading y'alls posts.
Besides this whole COVID-19 situation I have been attending to my breast cancer diagnosis. At my annual mammogram in January they found a small tumor. It was Stage 1a invasive ductal carcinoma hormone positive . I had a lumpectomy and then radiation via the Savi brachytherapy method. I'm in the healing period before they start me on Anastozole for estrogen repression for 5 years. It's been life changing to be diagnosed with breast cancer. Those who are on Facebook already know this diagnosis. I've been keeping busy reading, watching TV and crocheting.
Hope everyone is healthy!
Cheri
hunkering down in College Station TX
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KetoneKaren wrote: »
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I am very excited about the free online Yale University course on Happiness. I started it last night and am looking forward to working on it for awhile this afternoon.
Karen in Virginia
Is that "The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos". That's the one I'm listening to
Barbie No, but thanks for putting those podcasts on my horizon! Same professor, though. Dr. Laurie Santos. I am betting that some of the podcasts you are listening to are the same lectures included in this course. It's called The Science of Well-Being, and it's a college course you can audit for free. It's Yale's most popular course. If you want to pay $49 you can get college credit for it. I'm auditing it. Here is the link if you would like to learn more: I would love to have you and any others interested taking this "with me" at about the same time. I do a lot of continuing education due to my work. I am so much more excited about this course than any of that.6 -
SuzieQ since they removed the item it left me with no way to push on the item to start a return .Called EBay has recorded message that their not there. Might try to email 📧 see if it does anything at all.Seller went from saying a US state to saying China now. If you go to help it instructs you to return by hitting the item starting the process which you can not do if they removed it. The seller is still selling products their removing products but not the seller
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Amber Tx
They just updated their system but it’s saying I must wait 10days before I can ask them to step in do something2 -
Seller showed a USA location as you can see now says China
The new updates allowing different options but I still have to wait 10 days since the liars in China not USA like he claimed sure it won’t be here.
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Cheri - so good to see you! It sounds as if the breast cancer was caught early - so pleased!
Heather - I agree with you now, although I did struggle with it. Now, I don't think it's possible to get away from C-19, it's just what it is. Everyone has to cope in their own way, time and with what they can handle, but splitting this group is not, to me, useful. Those conversations will go on anyway. We are all split enough, fractured enough, and distanced enough already.
Lisa
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The things I have learned today.
My Reason to Break Self-Isolation for Just an Hour
This is a little long winded..........As I duly noted in my morning post I officially started day 8 of my self-isolation. I want to do my part and slow the spread as much as possible so we can more quickly get back to our new normal. It is also my feeling the county I reside in (Broward) will fully put in to place "essential trips" only sooner than later.
Even though I am in a good place with workarounds and supply-wise I started to think about my mental health. I have been spending more time than usual in my courtyard. In South Florida this is the time where all of our fall/winter (one season here) annuals are dead and it is time to plant our spring/summer annuals. The little hangers and pots I have scattered throughout it are empty and blah. I started to realize this was really bothering me and affecting my mood.
Reading Kylia's posts and her concern of the business not being considered "essential" basically made my mind up to go out to the local nursery today. I wanted to be sure I was ahead of the possible closing of the store.
I also decided it was time to put my "going out in public" plan to the test. I made sure there was hand sanitizer and Lysol in my car. I also brought some clean towels to use for cleanup and a Ziploc bag to seal them in. I closed the blinds in my house where neighbors could possibly see me naked getting from the front door to my shower. The shower door was open as was the washer door. The washer was prepped and ready to go once I was done with my shower and redressed.
When I got in to the nursery I only had my car keys and the cash (yes, cash) in hand. I made my selections and placed them directly in the cardboard boxes the nursery provides for carryout. It was good to see the few like-minded individuals were keeping safe distances from each other and if any one noticed someone in an isle they just went down an empty one. Note most of this nursery is outside and the indoor section is actually open-air for the most part.
The nursery created a 6-foot barrier between the cashier and the customer. Customers used a wrapped pallet of soil as a table and showed the cashier what they were buying to be rung up. The card reader was on the "table" so the customer could complete their own transaction. I felt so incredibly guilty bringing in cash (Lanette I think our cash days are over) I actually apologized. The cashier was cool with it and said no worries - I have sanitizer.
I cleaned up prior to getting in the car. I wiped down the car handle, keys, hands and arms. The little bit of change I had (it was an even $17 bill) was in my shorts' pocket - I am now going to be laundering cash - LOL. While I was driving home I was thinking about that darn McDonald's commercial advertising the new Big Mac sizes and thought well I have enough in my calorie budge for the day to try a mini Mac. I made the trip through the drive through and came home.
Now I am officially home and realize I have to get undressed and showered prior to eating. I must also place this darn fast food bag far enough away from the door while I get undressed. I then realize I have a t-shirt on and it has to be pulled over my head which in my mind is effectively wiping all possible germs all over my face! WTH!!! Geez, I can really over think things. So what to do? I pulled my arms out of my shirt turned the shirt around and instead of pulling it over my head I slipped my head out of the shirt - whew!! I then followed through with the rest of my plan - worked fine enough.
So what did I learned today?- Businesses are adjusting and thinking of their employees and customers and are doing a damn fine job of it.
- Gen pop is also adjusting. We are all learning to be nice while keeping a social distance.
- I must wear button down or wide-necked shirts prior to going to a public place.
- My habit of picking something up to eat and immediately enjoying at home is a temporary thing of the past which may last forever.
- Fast food still tastes horrible when it is cold.
- My public outing plan works. It needs a little fine tuning.
- This is tiresome business. Lots of planning and cleaning.
- I can do a heck of a lot during a lunch hour. Note here - I may take a lunch hour once every three months or so. I would rather work through lunch than stay in the office one hour longer.
If you have read all of this and I have disappointed you in the time waste - please accept my apologies. I think doing this solo has made me lean on this group more than most. For your patience and support I am very thankful.
Hugs to all and prayers to those in need.
SuziQ - I'm not surprised about the hesitancy for the nursery to accept cash. I'm still going to use it as much as possible - I prefer going through the cash-only self checkouts since they are much quicker and I do my own bagging. I put in exact change whenever I can, which is most of the time. The few times it has spit out currency and coin, I have my latex gloves and sanitizer and give everything a quick swipe, but I realize retail clerks often aren't set up like that so respect their desire for us to use plastic.
You mentioned that you had a chat with the neighbor and her dog the other day. Is there anyone in your complex who would be up for even a 20 minute walk outside now and then just to get out of the house and have a little adult conversation? I found out today my walking buddy retired-nurse neighbor was a pediatric nurse who worked with preemies in the ICU's and she has some pretty interesting stories.
I've heard all of my DH's and dog's stories, so it's been fun branching out.
Lanette
SW WA State
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Great news for many/ bad news for the officers tho. Spoiler alert 🚨 a recent corona case is Harvey Weinstein
Amber Tx
Lol learned JR loves wheat pasta 🍝 this kids like my Daughter weird taste buds2 -
We are doing okay here. Have managed to keep to a routine that is familiar for DH, and he seems to not fully grasp what is going on despite having the news channel on about 8 hours a day. DB has just come home after spending 3 nights at a hotel. He is depressed and anxious and not sleeping well, so he thought a change in venue would help. It didn't. Now our clubhouse, his favorite hideaway, is also closed, so he is very much confined to either walking around outside, or staying in the condo with us. Fortunately, the weather today is perfect, and DH, the cat and I have spent alot of time on our little deck watching neighbors walking by. One of my 'pool' friends came by with her little dog. She is a social worker doing Zoom Therapy, and her son is an epidemiologist for the State of Colorado. Talk about the front lines! They are both working many hours every day.
We have provisions to last 2 weeks, a by-product of having lived in Hawaii for 17 years, where having your hurricane supply was the norm. I haven't been inside a store in over a week, and have decided if I can't get something via an online order I can have delivered or pick up curbside, I don't need it. A few younger neighbors have reached out and offered to get anything we might need, which is very sweet and reassuring.
I miss the condo gym, and I'm growing sick of the recumbent bike. I have to get over it and start a new routine. NOW! I'm grateful to this group for the abundance of C-19 news and tips. I'm learning from you all, and have upped my disinfecting routine to include more doors and surfaces. But otherwise, it's pretty much life as normal here.
If I could, I'd organize a giant Zoom or Whatsapp video for our group...unfortunately, I'm not that tech savvy. 🙄 So for NOW, sending giant cyber hugs to all who need them. Stay well friends. I love you and know we can do this.
Rori
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Together it is...This is how people are coping near where my son lives they are making a community mural.
Yesterday on walk son modeled social distance. Today because I was much calmer he walked side by side with me. I always try to present things as a choice for him. After lunch he wanted to walk again. I recognize this as tremendous progress.Besides it is getting me outside and walking too!
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Shout out and big hugs to the carers amongst you.
My friend in York is much, much better and wants a diploma.
She is 71.
Flea - I took note of your hair dilemma (well done, by the way) and ordered a hair trimmer from Amazon. It arrives tomorrow. DH has a no 3 cut, so I should be able to manage that. I will have to cut his eyebrows and trim his ear hair. Eeuuww!
On the plus side I have never been in contact with so many old friends and relatives in my life! My old university friend replied to my email today. Great to get news from her, even if she has had a bit of a hard time. Love can be all around!
Cheri - I had stage 2 breast cancer nearly 13 years ago now. You have a great chance of it being a complete cure. Love your crochet.
Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx7 -
Letting my hair grow out might cut it in a month or two (removal of split ends saga).
Hubby y I have hair buzzers have shaved JRs head since birth (only shaved twice at a salon 💇 to get him used to that before this mess) I have the stuff y done Hubby in the past. So not a problem plus might as well cut yourself who’s going to see it ?
Tired 😴 cleaned up a storm .Still 1 room to mop later on
Amber Tx4 -
The last one really cracked me up.
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We are good here at the park. As far as food water and necessities go. As for mental status, that is another story. My DH is in a depression/ worry mood. Me, I think I am in denial or depression as well. Feel like I’ve just shut down over this. Worried about grown children who all live in populous areas and upset they don’t ask how we are doing. Worried about my mom who is 84 and just moved into an assisted living facility in February.
I was able to do a telemedicine meet with my doc and got meds for the UTI so that is helping. Picked up through drive through at Walgreens for safety reasons.
I always was a loner but have people here who want to get together with us and visit. I never was one for social gatherings anyway and feel bad about saying no. They go around town a lot. Afraid of unnecessary exposure.
New Mexico is under a stay at home order now. Nothing changes for us. However the count is steadily rising here.
Oh, well. Better go before I drag myself down any further. Almost wish there was something other than C-19 on the news!
Good side, weather is predicting great here for the next week, so lots of sunshine available. Hope heat kills this virus like some predictions say....
RV Rita8 -
The first picture is the view from my couch. The next two are close ups. Need to get more plants and some mulch. That may be a week or two away. There's enough to brighten things up for now.
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Ladies I am so behind on reading y'alls posts.
Besides this whole COVID-19 situation I have been attending to my breast cancer diagnosis. At my annual mammogram in January they found a small tumor. It was Stage 1a invasive ductal carcinoma hormone positive . I had a lumpectomy and then radiation via the Savi brachytherapy method. I'm in the healing period before they start me on Anastozole for estrogen repression for 5 years. It's been life changing to be diagnosed with breast cancer. Those who are on Facebook already know this diagnosis. I've been keeping busy reading, watching TV and crocheting.
Hope everyone is healthy!
Cheri
hunkering down in College Station TX
Cheri,
Prayers and positive thoughts to you. Beautiful blankets.2 -
SuziQ - how nice to 'borrow' the neighbour's palm tree!!! We have a big palm tree outside our bedroom window, thanks to the neighbours, plus a small one outside the front door. Makes us feel very tropical when the sun shines. Which it is at the moment. The other neighbour has two fig trees.
When the wind blows we can judge the intensity by the palm tree and decide if we want to go to the beach. It's our weather vane.
Bed time for me.
Love Heather UK XXXXXX5 -
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bananasandoranges wrote: »QUESTION :How do you think this period will have changed society, positively and negatively or mixedly, in medium and long term when we are allowed back to regular life? In one year? In 5 years? What do you think will have likely changed definitively or semi-definitively?
It may change people for the better for a while, but the idiots are always with us!
I’ve been preparing veg beds and planting seeds in the sunny weather.
I’m trying to skim read, but no time for many comments.
Thought some of the art I have produced the last six days might brighten your day.Take care, stay safe, and STAY HOME!!!
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Well from what we are hearing thr schools will be closed until September.. I dont know how that will work .. I am waiting on hearing from Unemployment.. but because we had a case in our building the will not deliver our mail,or we can't pick it up at the post office.. so there has to be some solution..
Went to my kidney dr, she wants to send me.to an endocrinologist..for possible primary hyperparathyroidism.. swell just what I need now...10 -
margaretturk wrote: »Barbie I got thinking maybe for those of us who find writing about COVID-19 theraputic an find info shared valuable we could go back to the Feb chat group and chat there. That would free up this month for a COVID free zone. I would actually like this because It is important to get mind off of it too. I do believe that was what Rebecca was trying to say. If we do this I think she and Mary would return. If someone forgets we just remind and they can cut and paste their remarks to February. I know we can do the spoiler route too but then we are mentioning COVID 19 and that defeats the purpose. I know I would post in both. Thanks for thinking about it. I miss them and others that are taking a break from our group. Those two stand out in my mind the most becasue of their comments.
Covid-19 is the new normal. Life has changed.2 -
One of my happiness commandments is "What's fun for other people may not be fun for me and vice versa."
Since I started on this thread there have been a lot of topics that didn't interest me and a lot that have. I've learned to skim what isn't interesting and read what is. The current discussion of the Corona Virus is just another example of a topic that is interesting to some people and not interesting to others. I hope we never split along lines of what we think is interesting. Another of my happiness commandments is "Act the way I want to feel". If I want to be irritated because there is too much talk about a topic or if others are making light of it, my best bet is to act like I'm enjoying being in the company of everyone on this thread no matter what they are talking about and I'll soon feel like I'm enjoying it. We have stayed away from topics that are controversial but the Corona Virus is different because it is happening to all of us. As long as no one gets preachy and starts to tell anyone else that their response is incorrect, I think we can all share this thread is peace and harmony and love. You have all been adding to my life for years and I want us to continue as a family and not let a world health crisis split us up. In my line dance there are several woman who talk about things before class or during the break that annoy, anger, or frustrate me. I try to avoid talking to them and seek out someone who wants to address a different topic. It's really easy to do that here. At line dance class, it can be obvious if I choose to stay away from someone or not listen to them, but here I can listen or not, agree or not, and you can't see me roll my eyes or wrinkle my nose or walk away. Barbie in NW WA 14 -
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I’m down 53lbs so far. Cleaned a lot today well watching food closely to stretch it definitely making calories budge faster. Resting Before I mop the last room tonight.
Noticed MFP articles have changed their making videos on exercising at home if gyms closed down types .
Got my closet done today took months finally done!
Amber Tx
Starting to think by the end of this MFP biggest losers will be the ones with emptiest grocery stores.
MFP biggest gainers will tell us who has the 100 cases of Twinkie stockpiles!4 -
Namaste
Most of us seem to be adjusting and many good ideas and facts have been shared. You all have made me feel less alone and for that I am grateful.
Heather – All of the palms in the pictures were planted by Charlie and me. The smallish one in the close up was over 10 feet tall. I chopped it down with my chainsaw because I wanted something a little bushier in the corner. The palms here grow like weeks. I have got to say you and your family are finding some really great ways to stay in touch and communicating. What great fun with the dance party!
Beth – Good for you! Regardless of our places of employment our employers should care about us and not break the rules. It’s interesting none of the rule breakers have offered to meet people in their homes. And, I am sorry, someone who will not assist because they do not want to get “germs” is a little elitist. I know this job works for you and your schedule and provides a little income, but I would have a hard time going back once we are back on the mend. With the number of people you know through the church you could probably line up some decent private jobs and make the same, if not more than what you are making now. Absolutely perfect news about your dad!
Michele – Yes, the web designer funny reminded me of our childhood knock, knock jokes. I think once a week you need to put Jess to work by asking her what is for dinner one morning a week. I know you like to cook and bake, but mom should get a day too!
Flea – Sorry to hear about your dog. Hoping the adjustment in meds does the trick for his cough. I have been snacking a little more than usual. If I go over my calories I am not going to kick myself but am logging everything so I do not break any good habits. If I gain a little weight adjusting so be it. It has been lost more than once. I have really been working on getting 6,000 steps in a day even if I am walking in place while watching TV. Seems to be helping. Time will tell.
Annie – Near the end of February my employer offered a free subscription to Headspace for the first 300 responding to an email. I have been going through a daily meditation course (short, 10-15 minutes per day) and they have helped me too.
Sharon – I am glad the links can be assistance to some of your friends. I was not sure where to look knowing the Seattle and surrounding areas are huge. Your town looks and sounds delightful. Oh, how I miss seeing mountains! My strategy for Smokey the cat is putting a pillow over my lap and stomach area. He sees it and it throws him off so he steps gently. He also knows the pillow means mom is getting up and is not going to be his makeshift bed for an extended amount of time.
Katla – I am with you safe and smart. Although I will have to make a trip out to the grocery store soon. With all of the information gleaned here I feel I can keep myself as safe as possible.
Janet – Jaxx is beautiful. Congratulations! You crack me up, wolf whistles!
KJ – When do you sleep? You must be exhausted by the end of the week. Just reading through your day has me exhausted! Please share pictures of the beach party!
Lisa – Thank you for the reminder about bleach and ammonia. I did that once 100 years ago, not intentionally. Will never do that again!
Lanette – I will continue to carry cash because it is needed at some places, but will probably use my debit card more. The neighbors here pretty much keep to themselves. Marianne, Rocky’s mom, has been running in to the stores every day, still going to work, and isn’t fully engaged with best practices. She is only practicing social distancing and at work is mixing closely with co-workers. She is probably one of two that would walk with me, but honestly, I am keeping myself as far away as possible right now. I know it’s probably overkill on my part. I only use self-checkouts when the lines are unbearably long.
Rori – I was glad to see your update. Sending a big virtual hug to you. Hurricane experience certainly helps during times like these. It becomes second nature from a food perspective.
Terri – I love your artwork.
Allie – Big hug to you.
Barbie – Words of wisdom. Thank you.
Amber – Great work on the weight loss!
Must start thinking about getting wrapped up for the day. Work was incredibly busy today and I suspect it will be crazier tomorrow.
SuziQ – SFL
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Added a layer to my mask under a friends suggestion. I took a select a size paper towel to cover it. Now as I change venues I can change the paper towel to keep mask cleaner. If handled properly and the filter part of the mask is not touched it could last I believe as long as two weeks. hard to say. On the filter I bought there is a yellow tab that *kitten* if the filter needs to be replaced. It is too big to put on this mask. This is a 3M product and I would like to see if they could add the tab. One of these masks if it works the was I think it does could replace up to 140 disposable masks in the course of two weeks. These are a lot more expensive to produce over a disposable masks and have there own issues. but right now there are not enough for our medical and civilians are on their own. That is why i show it to you because with the right materials you could make this in less than 15 minutes.
I haven't tried this but I thing this mask could be adapted to children. Currently the disposable masks only fit adults.4 -
Find how to make this mask on my timeline on FACEBOOK2
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