Took the clippers to my hair the other day.  I usually let my hair grow out during winter and since I won't be able to go get a haircut anytime soon just shaved it all off as short as the clippers would take it.  Feels good actually.

I read a news article the other day where they arrested some idiot in Cincinnati because he was streaming on Youtube a large gathering of people dancing in the street together and on cars stating, "We don't give a f*** about this coronavirus."  I won't link the Youtube video because I don't want to give them the attention they obviously are craving.   Apparently he was arrested for not only violating the stay at home order but for encouraging others to violate the order.  

I'm going a little stir crazy because I'm a fairly social person.  I think I'm on page 12,000 of reading the entire Internet by now.  :)   But I have been able to do some video chats with friends and family so that helps.   My Mom and her husband drove by my house the other day so we could chat from a distance.  Good to see them in person.

I tried to hand sew a face mask out of an old pillow case and some elastic I had and failed miserably. It fell apart when I put it in the wash. I hear they are now saying it is a decent idea to wear one out in public in case you might be a carrier and don't know it and as a bit of defense. So it seems it could not hurt to wear one if going to the store for food or whatever. But you can't find them available on Amazon and such. I found Etsy and people are sewing them and selling them. Be advised though they are not medical grade but just a bit of extra protection I suppose. I ordered a washable one from a person in Texas that is sewing them and shipping them for free with 10% of the sales going to a local food pantry. It should arrive this week. Even if I don't use it since I don't plan to go anywhere for awhile at least part of the money is going to a good cause.

I'm going to share this Youtube video though because I think it is really good and helpful.  This was made by a critical care pulmonologist who is working on the front lines treating Covid-19 patients at a hospital in NYC.  I think it was originally made as group chat to give information to his friends and family but was shared on Youtube.   It is about an hour long but well worth the time and he does some Q&A.  The TLDR is wash your hands, don't touch your face, and keep distance.  But there is a lot of other great information shared by this doctor about how to handle things, how Covid-19 affects most people, how it is most commonly transmitted and what to do if you feel sick. If you watch it all it makes things seem more manageable and a bit less scary if you follow the simple rules.    I highly suggest watching it.

Here is the URL for those that may not be able to see the video on the forum:  "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YitWZj9QhdQ" without the quotation marks.

Here is the video:





Other than that I saw a rabbit in my back yard the other day. She was there last year as well and had babies that ran around the yard. I think she sets home up under my deck. So if food runs low I can at least have some rabbit. Stay safe everyone.

You want instructions on how to build traps? They're simple to build, but does help to have some chicken wire or other type of woven steel mesh readily available at any box store DIY dump and heavy duty staples. Wood glue doesn't hurt either, but rabbits will chew through wood eventually if you leave the traps out too long. They're the same traps I used to catch feral cats a year or so ago. Once they trip whatever you trap ain't getting out easily. 

Hey folks.. If you haven't seen this video on the NYT website yet you probably should. It explains exactly what Covid19 is doing to people's lungs and it's really nasty stuff...nothing to screw around with..
https://www.nytimes.com/ or if it works, https://nyti.ms/34hb0ow . It's in today's issue and NYT is free online for anyone who wants to see it.

(04-03-2020, 03:24 PM)michaelsean Wrote: No it's definitely one guard for the whole head.  I go with a #1.

I've had the same set of Wahl clippers, since 1996.  The very first time that I used them, I went with the "one guard fits all" style.  After that, I decided to start testing my creativity.  I eventually settled on 3 different guards, and the angular guards for around the ears.  I can safely say that I've bought a lot of booze over the years, with the money I've saved from cutting my own hair with the same $20 set of clippers, all this time.

(04-06-2020, 07:10 PM)SunsetBengal Wrote: I've had the same set of Wahl clippers, since 1996.  The very first time that I used them, I went with the "one guard fits all" style.  After that, I decided to start testing my creativity.  I eventually settled on 3 different guards, and the angular guards for around the ears.  I can safely say that I've bought a lot of booze over the years, with the money I've saved from cutting my own hair with the same $20 set of clippers, all this time.

Same here, I have Wahl clippers, but mine are a bit newer.  I think I bought them in 1999 or so. The only issue I have with them now is for some reason I have to leave it plugged in for a minute or so before they power up fully.  It's kind of weird.  I plug it in, and they buzz lightly a for a few and then after a minute or so full power.  But they still work so I can't complain and glad I still have the clippers.   I went with no guard for my Covid-19 trim.  I thought about taking a razor and going full bald but was too lazy.  :)

I think I may have a problem. Although I haven't been out of this house for about a month, I am starting to have "digestive" problems. I have vomited 3 times in the last 24 hours, I barely have any appetite, and am also having the shits.

I have been reading about the link between GI problems and Covid-19. And I got pretty freaked out. It seems this is becoming a more recognized early stage of the virus. So I called my local Health Department and they asked me if I was running a fever, which I'm not. The lady told me that since I was running no fever it was just a 24 hour bug.

I am going to call my family doctor, and maybe the hospital here, and see if I should be tested because I have so many risk factors. Do any of you guys know about the digestive issue? I'm nervous as hell.

(04-08-2020, 10:01 AM)Tiger Teeth Wrote: I think I may have a problem. Although I haven't been out of this house for about a month, I am starting to have "digestive" problems. I have vomited 3 times in the last 24 hours, I barely have any appetite, and am also having the shits.

I have been reading about the link between GI problems and Covid-19. And I got pretty freaked out. It seems this is becoming a more recognized early stage of the virus. So I called my local Health Department and they asked me if I was running a fever, which I'm not. The lady told me that since I was running no fever it was just a 24 hour bug.

I am going to call my family doctor, and maybe the hospital here, and see if I should be tested because I have so many risk factors. Do any of you guys know about the digestive issue? I'm nervous as hell.

Some do get GI symptoms along with mostly respiratory symptoms. Like the health department advised, if you don’t have a fever and don’t have a strong contact history you don’t meet their testing protocol. It’s most likely a gastroenteritis that will run its course over 3-5 days. But, it is reasonable to call your doctor for advice. This week most family practice offices in my area have been closed for in office visits and they have switch to telemedicine on their computer. Your doctor may be doing this.

(04-08-2020, 10:01 AM)Tiger Teeth Wrote: I think I may have a problem.  Although I haven't been out of this house for about a month, I am starting to have "digestive" problems.  I have vomited 3 times in the last 24 hours, I barely have any appetite, and am also having the shits.

I have been reading about the link between GI problems and Covid-19.  And I got pretty freaked out.  It seems this is becoming a more recognized early stage of the virus.  So I called my local Health Department and they asked me if I was running a fever, which I'm not.  The lady told me that since I was running no fever it was just a 24 hour bug.

I am going to call my family doctor, and maybe the hospital here, and see if I should be tested because I have so many risk factors.  Do any of you guys know about the digestive issue?  I'm nervous as hell.

Stay calm TT. That won't help you. Find help and we all will hope for the best for you!

Haven't vomited since early this morning. Talked to my doctor's nurse on the telephone, and she pretty much told me what you guys said. If I don't see a fever or my symptoms don't get worse, I think I'm okay. Just wigged out.

It just occurred to me that The Who was scheduled to make their first appearance in the Cincinnati area in forty years in late April. I assume that will be cancelled. It really is a curse, although I don’t think God needed to go quite this drastic to keep them away.

Scored a big pack of Charmin earlier today from Lowes of all places, so if anyone is running low, might be worth to check one out.

Also was reading how sanitary products could take a long time to get back on the shelves. So if that is the case, probably a good thing to know or to look into to possibly start rationing what you have.

(04-06-2020, 02:55 PM)Tiger Teeth Wrote: I've been in self quarantine for nearly a month now.  Had to because I have to many factors to risk exposure.  Heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, and I smoke.

I've taken a few walks and a drive a few times.  But we stocked up early, and neither of us are going anywhere.  I also just turned 56 on March 26th, so I'm also in that age risk as well.

Hope all of you are doing well.  We'll BEAT this!

Luckily I am working from home, so my risk of getting is pretty low. 

I have cut down on going to the grocery once a week, using gloves, handwipes, soon a mask, and a can of Lysol I keep in the car to spray everything down I touched. I go about 8 in the morning too, trying to avoid people. 

Heck Im at the point I dont get any fast food, and if it's carryout, I remove the food when I get home first, throw away the packaging, and then wash my hands before I eat. Even then I only get carryout once a week if that anyways, cooking everynight is wearing thin on me quick lol.

But things can be a lot worse, so there is that for a lot of us.

Took it back to the look from the coma and shaved my head!

My lungs were destroyed in the wreck, so I'm screwed if I get this. I've been staying in my place and away from everyone besides for my sister and brother-in-law, and even then I keep my distance except my brother-in-law did shave my head yesterday.

I also always have my hands by my eyes and mouth, so I'm really in trouble if it gets on my hands.

(04-09-2020, 10:53 PM)BFritz21 Wrote: Took it back to the look from the coma and shaved my head!

My lungs were destroyed in the wreck, so I'm screwed if I get this. I've been staying in my place and away from everyone besides for my sister and brother-in-law, and even then I keep my distance except my brother-in-law did shave my head yesterday.

I also always have my hands by my eyes and mouth, so I'm really in trouble if it gets on my hands.

Wash those hands Brad... Do that, be mindful of them, and stay away from people, and you WILL NOT get it.

(04-09-2020, 01:52 AM)Millhouse Wrote: Luckily I am working from home, so my risk of getting is pretty low. 

I have cut down on going to the grocery once a week, using gloves, handwipes, soon a mask, and a can of Lysol I keep in the car to spray everything down I touched. I go about 8 in the morning too, trying to avoid people. 

From what I have read, and it could be very wrong, but the suggestion is not to wear gloves when grocery shopping. I think there was something about gloves making it easier to cross contaminate things as well as giving a false sense of security.  From what I know the best thing is to wash hands before and after grocery shopping and again not touch your face.  Despite being hesitant I did go to the grocery this morning because I wanted some ground beef and a few other items.  I am low on sanitary wipes and the store no longer has them by the entrance.  So I made a solution with bleach and water, sprayed liberally on a paper towel, then put it in a plastic bag.  I then used that to wipe down my cart handle at the store.  I have a bit of hand sanitizer as well, put a small amount in a bit of plastic wrap, tied it up and put it in my pocket.  When I got back to my car I used it to sanitize my hands before I touched the steering wheel, shift knob and before taking my mask off.  

When I got home I washed my hands again, stored the groceries and again washed my hands.  Maybe a bit of overkill but better safe than sorry.  The mask is a good idea.  I wore mine and about half the people at the store were wearing them.  It may not be a medical grade safeguard but it doesn't hurt by any means and is suggested from what I have read.

(04-09-2020, 10:53 PM)BFritz21 Wrote: Took it back to the look from the coma and shaved my head!

My lungs were destroyed in the wreck, so I'm screwed if I get this.  I've been staying in my place and away from everyone besides for my sister and brother-in-law, and even then I keep my distance except my brother-in-law did shave my head yesterday.

I also always have my hands by my eyes and mouth, so I'm really in trouble if it gets on my hands.

I imagine this must be very stressful and difficult for you given your situation.  It is tricky to stop touching the face.  Heck every time I think, "Don't touch my face," it seems my face, nose and eyes start itching.  One thing the doctor in the video I posted above suggested is to wear a mask for a bit even at home because it can help train you to stop touching your face.  And as suggested above wash your hands regularly.

Stay safe and take care Brad.

My local Kroger seems to be doing a good job keeping food in stock from what I saw during my visit. Cleaning supplies with bleach are still empty. Pasta is still gone as well but plenty of pasta sauce and cans of Skyline. But there was a decent amount of other food items. I stopped in the attached liquor store to pick up a few bottles of Stay At Home relaxing agents and made the cashier laugh when I told her, "This is probably the only time when it is acceptable to wear a mask in a liquor store." Then again I bet I'm not the first person to make that joke. Kind of like when an item won't ring up and you say, "Well it must be free then."

It's a bit comforting to see that food is still in good supply. I think there has been some concern over that. I read that Kroger is giving an hourly bonus to their workers. For those of us lucky enough to mostly stay at home the people that produce the food, deliver it, and stock the food shelves are very much appreciated.

(04-10-2020, 10:04 AM)jason Wrote: Wash those hands Brad... Do that, be mindful of them, and stay away from people, and you WILL NOT get it.

I haven't been washing them as much just because I haven't been around anyone.  

I did start freaking out because we ordered pizza two nights ago, I put it in the microwave to kill off the virus (if any were on it), and then I had a few slices left that I hadn't microwaved, so I put them in the fridge.   Then, yesterday, I thought "that sounds like a good lunch meal, and I haven't had cold pizza in forever, and I assume the cold kills the virus, just like the heat does."

So, I got it out and ate it cold, which was delicious, but then I searched online and found that the virus actually thrives in the cold 

My sister pointed out that the virus was killed in the oven, but then I thought "yes, but what about when they put the pizza in the box," but then remembered they use those circular things to take it out of the oven and put it in the box, so I'm good (unless it was on the cardboard).

(04-10-2020, 02:28 PM)George Cantstandya Wrote: I imagine this must be very stressful and difficult for you given your situation.  It is tricky to stop touching the face.  Heck every time I think, "Don't touch my face," it seems my face, nose and eyes start itching.  One thing the doctor in the video I posted above suggested is to wear a mask for a bit even at home because it can help train you to stop touching your face.  And as suggested above wash your hands regularly.

Stay safe and take care Brad.

I just need to find a mask lol

Thanks............  I'm definitely trying.........  being forced to stay inside is giving me a chance to write my book because I have nothing else to do besides for play poker and lift weights.

This sucks but it sucks for everyone.  I just keep dreaming of the day that a vaccine is finally available and getting a police escort to roll the mile or so to the hospital to get it lol  I'd have my sister drive me in my crippled van but I think a police escort would be much more legendary.......  plus I don't want to risk having her or my brother-in-law cough in the van and give it to me (I suppose they could go get the vaccine first).

The days are actually going by relatively fast, which is nice, and hopefully that lasts.  

I hope that I can schedule more presentations via webcam and get that going to keep me occupied.

I was thinking, even if they flatten the curve and we get back to semi-normal, I still won't be able to leave my place or be around other people because my body won't be able to fight it off like other people's can if they've become sort of immune to it (although that is a discussion now about no one will be able to get immune if everyone stays home), so I might be stuck in my place with no outside contact for at least a year.

(04-10-2020, 05:00 PM)BFritz21 Wrote: I just need to find a mask lol

There is a website called Etsy where people are hand making them since you can't get them any place else these days. They are not medical grade but that is where I got mine.  The one I bought is just two layers of cloth sewed together with elastic that goes around the ears but better than nothing and is washable.  I even saw someone that was making them with Bengals print when I was shopping for another one the other day:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/793640725/face-mask-with-filter-pocket-filter-not?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=face+mask+bengals

They might take a week or so to get and I have read that sales on elastic are running low because so many people are making them.  Just make sure you look at the seller. There are some that are being made over seas that I would not trust. I got mine from someone in Texas that is making them. I bought it Saturday and it arrived yesterday. Anyway, hope that helps.

(04-10-2020, 05:00 PM)BFritz21 Wrote: I haven't been washing them as much just because I haven't been around anyone.  

I did start freaking out because we ordered pizza two nights ago, I put it in the microwave to kill off the virus (if any were on it), and then I had a few slices left that I hadn't microwaved, so I put them in the fridge.   Then, yesterday, I thought "that sounds like a good lunch meal, and I haven't had cold pizza in forever, and I assume the cold kills the virus, just like the heat does."

So, I got it out and ate it cold, which was delicious, but then I searched online and found that the virus actually thrives in the cold 

My sister pointed out that the virus was killed in the oven, but then I thought "yes, but what about when they put the pizza in the box," but then remembered they use those circular things to take it out of the oven and put it in the box, so I'm good (unless it was on the cardboard).

I just need to find a mask lol

Thanks............  I'm definitely trying.........  being forced to stay inside is giving me a chance to write my book because I have nothing else to do besides for play poker and lift weights.

This sucks but it sucks for everyone.  I just keep dreaming of the day that a vaccine is finally available and getting a police escort to roll the mile or so to the hospital to get it lol  I'd have my sister drive me in my crippled van but I think a police escort would be much more legendary.......  plus I don't want to risk having her or my brother-in-law cough in the van and give it to me (I suppose they could go get the vaccine first).

The days are actually going by relatively fast, which is nice, and hopefully that lasts.  

I hope that I can schedule more presentations via webcam and get that going to keep me occupied.

I was thinking, even if they flatten the curve and we get back to semi-normal, I still won't be able to leave my place or be around other people because my body won't be able to fight it off like other people's can if they've become sort of immune to it (although that is a discussion now about no one will be able to get immune if everyone stays home), so I might be stuck in my place with no outside contact for at least a year.

Also keep in mind that all in all not that many people have it... I know it's scary... Hell I'm still out here working in this shit. It just takes vigilance. Clean hands, keep em off your face, and stay outta other's faces, disinfect frequently used stuff and surfaces, and you'll be good. This shit was running around spreading unchecked for at least a month. That's why it's like this now.

And just to put this out there... I've never wanted to watch a baseball game so much in my life.

(04-10-2020, 02:28 PM)George Cantstandya Wrote: From what I have read, and it could be very wrong, but the suggestion is not to wear gloves when grocery shopping. I think there was something about gloves making it easier to cross contaminate things as well as giving a false sense of security.  From what I know the best thing is to wash hands before and after grocery shopping and again not touch your face.  Despite being hesitant I did go to the grocery this morning because I wanted some ground beef and a few other items.  I am low on sanitary wipes and the store no longer has them by the entrance.  So I made a solution with bleach and water, sprayed liberally on a paper towel, then put it in a plastic bag.  I then used that to wipe down my cart handle at the store.  I have a bit of hand sanitizer as well, put a small amount in a bit of plastic wrap, tied it up and put it in my pocket.  When I got back to my car I used it to sanitize my hands before I touched the steering wheel, shift knob and before taking my mask off.  

When I got home I washed my hands again, stored the groceries and again washed my hands.  Maybe a bit of overkill but better safe than sorry.  The mask is a good idea.  I wore mine and about half the people at the store were wearing them.  It may not be a medical grade safeguard but it doesn't hurt by any means and is suggested from what I have read.

See I treat the gloves like if I didnt have them on. ALso I always park by a cart corral, as I put the cart in it, take a glove off to open car up and put groceries in, then throw gloves away without touching anything on and in the car, and my face as well. Then just to be extra sure, a bit of hand sanitizer. When I get home, I wash my hands after putting groceries away. The main thing is that the gloves keep my hands from having contact while also being extra careful while wearing them too.

Now I live in an area where there are hardly any cases we know of. If this was to be a hot spot, I would sanitize the groceries when I got them here. Hopefully it doesnt come to that.

ALso on the bleach solution you are using. I was reading up on it on the CDC website. They said the bleach shouldn't be more than a year old, and have been stored in a non-hot area. Something about it loses effectiveness in killing germs/bacteria the older it gets. Just a heads up on that in case you (and others) didn't know.