[jimjamuser]

Originally Posted by guitarguy

Someone please explain this: The CDC website says wearing a cloth mask will not protect one from wildfire smoke (as in the west).
But a retired science person tells me a virus Such as COVID is much smaller than the dangerous particles in smoke. But, we are told to wear the mask for COVID protection.
I am an expert in this audience has the correct answer..

CV is small but "hitchhikes" onto people's breath droplets, which are LARGER than smoke particles. Cloth CAN stop the droplets. There are videos of this all over the internet.

[Barborv]

I read that also in "Inside the bubble" Listen, it can be OK but everyone needs to be smart! WEAR YOUR MASKS! I'm back at work in a high school and it's been going ok. Kids in classrooms are 6 ft apart and are allowed to take mask breaks. The hallways are crowded, but EVERYONE MUST WEAR THEIR MASKS PROPERLY! Outside of course is a much better scenario, but if there will be a lot of people then you have to wear masks. Not the most pleasant but you can do it. We have to start moving ahead but do it correctly!

[loufromnewjersey]

Yes it is true, the squares will open on Oct 2nd or 5th and you will need a pass to enter. Only one entrance and one exit. Entertainment and Events are working out the details

[Joe V.]

Originally Posted by Pickleballer3

To “shut the front door” I also heard the square was reopening, The first band featured with be the Beatles followed by the comedy team of Bing Crosby and Bob Hope, I wonder if we both got our information from the same guy at the new Costco on 301??? LOL

Ryan Erisman, Inside the Bubble, is reporting this what he heard. He is attempting to pin this down. We shall see if this is the case.

[EdFNJ]

Originally Posted by loufromnewjersey

Yes it is true, the squares will open on Oct 2nd or 5th and you will need a pass to enter. Only one entrance and one exit. Entertainment and Events are working out the details

LOL, passes, that's a funny one. So those that can't get in will fill up the sidewalks and streets all around. Nice try. Lots of good that would do. I hear they are putting a Costco in the store store where Van Heusen is now when they shut down next year and the new apartments they will build above it will be a nuru massage parlor.

[Dana1963]

Originally Posted by loufromnewjersey

Yes it is true, the squares will open on Oct 2nd or 5th and you will need a pass to enter. Only one entrance and one exit. Entertainment and Events are working out the details

I heard at Panera it will be by special invitation fundraiser for charity. Much like the event in Brownwood last year. Catered event with hors d'oeuvres with drinks.

[Dana1963]

Originally Posted by coffeebean

How can you drink with a mask on? I would love to know the trick.

It’s called a straw newly invented for Covid 19

[Dana1963]

Originally Posted by donfey

I wonder if the booze line at Spanish Springs will stretch all the way back to the bowling alley? LOL

BYOB it’s the easy way out.

[Dana1963]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

"Beyond afraid" is an inaccurate assessment. For many people It is not fear but caution. One out of ten people die of Covid-19 if they catch it and they are in their late seventies or older. I am really getting tired of telling people that more people have not died of the seasonal flu than from Covid-19, but I was a teacher for many years so I will say it once more.

NOT FEAR. Caution.
More people have died in the world this year from Covid-19 than have died in the world this year from seasonal flu.

Covid-19 is very contagious but the safest way not to catch it and spread it is to wear a mask.

This is not a manufactured virus to boggle up the election in the U.S. It is a new version of an old virus and the damn thing is hell on wheels. It chokes you to death and you die gasping for air. It causes clots that cause strokes that can permanently impair you.

Most of us are pretty encouraged by the success of the vaccine clinical trials so far. We know that it may not keep people from getting it but it should keep people from getting it so bad.

The CDC keeps changing their advice because the information that they are accumulating is constantly refigured as new insight of the virus is learned.

Finally an accurate assessment and use of common sense. But you are dealing with many Villages LACKING COMMON SENSE.

[EdFNJ]

Originally Posted by coffeebean

How can you drink with a mask on? I would love to know the trick.

A new mask allows people to drink without taking it off or exposing their mouth - CNN

https://www.etsy.com/market/straw_mask

Party Drink MasksMouth Straw Mask Reusable WashableDrink | Etsy

And the best part is when you it doesn't cover everyone near you. You own it.

[coffeebean]

Originally Posted by Dana1963

It’s called a straw newly invented for Covid 19

Do you lift your mask every time you take a sip? I’ve seen memes with a hole in the mask for the straw placement but that doesn’t seem to be a good idea for keeping the virus from spreading.

[TimeForChange]

Just in time for the "two tag er's" return and thousands from other states. I really don't care but if anyone thinks all of the Winter residents coming back is not going to spread the virus then you are very naive.

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by TimeForChange

Just in time for the "two tag er's" return and thousands from other states. I really don't care but if anyone thinks all of the Winter residents coming back is not going to spread the virus then you are very naive.

Been wondering about what happens when the snow birds fly back

[Bay Kid]

Originally Posted by Stu from NYC

Been wondering about what happens when the snow birds fly back

Let the party begin!

[Waynepoe]

Sitting up north and not sure it’s worth trip to the Villages again this year if the activities are curtailed.