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

(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.

(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.

(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.

(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!

(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.

(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. 

(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.

(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.

(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.

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

(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.

(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.