Random Thoughts 14: I can see clearly now 2020 edition

[jcyclonee]

Oh my goodness! I didn't even know this mix existed but now I need one! We are in the early stages of talking about our next dog (ours passed in March) and Blue Heelers are one of our favorites.

It's only been a day but here's what we know. She has a big personality, loves people and other dogs, and has a lot of energy. She uses her teeth a lot but she's so happy that you can't not love her.

 

[CloneLawman]

The puppy is unnamed but we've narrowed it down to 3 names. Well the puppy has a name but it's the same name as my niece so that has to change. She slept from 11-6:15 last night so not too bad. She's half Blue Healer and half Beagle. 8.5 weeks old. View attachment 75022 View attachment 75023

Is one of the names Australian sounding?

 

[SCyclone]

My question would be, "Does it matter?"

If a tree falls inside your car while you're wearing a mask, can you still get COVID?

 

[SCyclone]

Truth. Sometimes it is just easier to leave the damn thing on. I've driven to and from the courthouse a few times with a mask on. I realized it probably looked a bit stupid, but I don't really care what a passing driver thinks.

Well, you are a lawyer. You should wear a mask.

 

[SCyclone]

My wife and I were both mowing with masks on today, it was for the dust and not the covid, but I bet the few cars that we saw thought we were nuts.

I do that, because of my lung condition. Don't really care what anyone thinks.

 

[ScottyP]

I've answered this elsewhere, but here is one possibility.
More than once I have found myself halfway home before realizing that my mask is still on after leaving the store. My guess is, it's not so much a problem with paranoia as it is with honestly not being bothered by the mask, and forgetting to take it off.

Another possibility - they are going to pick up someone else (possibly someone who is vulnerable?) and are keeping the vehicle safe for their passenger.

That makes sense.

 

[madguy30]

I've answered this elsewhere, but here is one possibility.
More than once I have found myself halfway home before realizing that my mask is still on after leaving the store. My guess is, it's not so much a problem with paranoia as it is with honestly not being bothered by the mask, and forgetting to take it off.

Another possibility - they are going to pick up someone else (possibly someone who is vulnerable?) and are keeping the vehicle safe for their passenger.

That makes sense.

Could also be for some people that they have a hearing aid or something else that makes putting a mask on more tricky so they just take care of it.

I saw a woman the other day at Costco that was talking through her ear buds, and her mask kept coming off...she seemed oblivious to it and then realized it and put it back on.

 

[Cyclones_R_GR8]

Couldn't sleep at all. Ended up giving up and getting out of bed a little after 3am. I was planning on cooking a pork butt in the Weber so I just started getting that ready. Got in on at 4:20. Internal is at 125. Of course the stall is inevitable.

 

[BCClone]

@BoxsterCy where are you dude. I honest to God just encountered the perfect woman for you. May be too similar. Not sure if crazy though.

 

[CyGuy5]

I spend way more time on this website when I'm in class, not sure if that's a good thing or not

 

[VeloClone]

If you are legal to drink don’t wear your hat backwards.

I will occasionally find my hat on backwards. Sometimes when doing a project - like cutting down another tree which I am doing this morning - I will flip the hat around backwards so I have a clear view when looking up. I don't want to take it off because I don't want my hair full of sawdust, pine needles, etc. I may realize a few hours later that my hat is reversed. I often suggest to contractors when I tour them through mechanical spaces that they may want to take off or reverse their hat because you often miss bump hazards since they are masked by the bill of the hat.

Also, never explore caves with a ball cap on for the same reason.

 

[VeloClone]

Did not shave this morning. Thought I probably should have but was in a hurry. It was actually a blessing. In a store that requires masks, although only about 4 people are ever in this huge store including The cashier at any time, and as I adjust it the ear loop breaks. The old beard stubble held it in place pretty well though.

Also, I struggle recognizing people with a mask. I was pretty grungy, even had a hat pulled down pretty well so even my eyes were barely visible but some woman called me by name immediately. I had to look at her a bit tofigure it out.

EDIT; also, why don’t stores sell individual masks? There has been once or twice where I forgot to replace one in the vehicle, get there and can’t go in. Id pay a buck for a cheap one just to avoid turning around.

Now I am going to have to patent the Velcro face mask for bearded men (and women).

 

[BuffettClone]

I will occasionally find my hat on backwards. Sometimes when doing a project - like cutting down another tree which I am doing this morning - I will flip the hat around backwards so I have a clear view when looking up. I don't want to take it off because I don't want my hair full of sawdust, pine needles, etc. I may realize a few hours later that my hat is reversed. I often suggest to contractors when I tour them through mechanical spaces that they may want to take off or reverse their hat because you often miss bump hazards since they are masked by the bill of the hat.

Also, never explore caves with a ball cap on for the same reason.

I wear mine backwards on occasion too, sometimes there is a functional reason as you've stated and sometimes I just prefer it that way. I'm definitely to the point in my life where I've decided I'm going to be me and do what I like and not care what others think about me. The only person I really take input from is my wife as she actually chose to be with me and has to deal with me the most.

 

[wxman1]

Clean up crew came within a house of us but went the other way on the street instead. Hoping to be here when they take it away but we are meeting up with some DSM area friends tomorrow at a state park so we will probably miss it.

 

[Cyclones_R_GR8]

Pork butt is out of the Weber, wrapped in foil and sitting in a cooler with a towel to rest.

 

[jcyclonee]

Is one of the names Australian sounding?

Is Luna Australian sounding? That's officially her name.

I suggested Sandy due to the Olivia Newton John/Grease thing. My youngest daughter suggested Rikki or Cleo due to the show H2O about the Australian mermaids.

 

[BCClone]

FYI with what happened to Doc since he apologized to me in here. I had nothing to do with his banning one bit at all.

 

[BCClone]

It is supposed to be 91 degrees this sunday. Holy Moly.

Woman I met today was an landscape architecture major an ISU in the mid 70s.

 

[carvers4math]

FYI with what happened to Doc since he apologized to me in here. I had nothing to do with his banning one bit at all.

A few jabs at you worse than comparing public health officials who recommend masks in public places to the original Stormtroopers for the Nazis? That is what this has become.

 

[BCClone]

A few jabs at you worse than comparing public health officials who recommend masks in public places to the original Stormtroopers for the Nazis? That is what this has become.

I don't understand the reference, I am assuming it is related to the Covid threads; but about Doc; I only mentioned it because he came in here and told me he was sorry for what he had done. I just didn't want people to think I had reported or initiated any part of him being banned since he apparently got a perma-ban right after that. I didn't want people mad at me for that.