[clwahlstrom]

Our golf group basically consisting of 10plus... all very COVID aware and conscientious of safe procedures.

[MandoMan]

Originally Posted by asianthree

As of July 13, newly brought back friends in my circle is 97, who see each other anywhere from 10 to 24 hours a day. All are So glad for This close group of friends to now be complete

97 people in your circle of close friends with whom you spend ten to twenty-four hours a day? Excuse me, but that sounds about as dangerous as living in a nursing home. I would not be willing to do that.

[MandoMan]

Originally Posted by Velvet

Just hubby, although hubby’s friends keep showing up and refuse to wear a mask so we talk outside about 10 ft away from them - we both wear masks and I set the timer for 15 minutes. The friends seem to show up somewhat regularly anyways. I keep suggesting the masks should not be on the scooters .... maybe one day they might get the hint and we can have an outdoor BBQ.

You are the wife! Tell them to put on their masks or go home and don’t come back. The rules in your house should be whatever the most nervous person in the household is comfortable with. And if your husband wants to go party with his pals and come home to put you at risk, tell him to sleep on the lanai permanently.

[Sherrilee]

Originally Posted by asianthree

As of July 13, newly brought back friends in my circle is 97, who see each other anywhere from 10 to 24 hours a day. All are So glad for This close group of friends to now be complete

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10-24 hours are you all in a commune???

[jimjamuser]

Originally Posted by asianthree

As of July 13, newly brought back friends in my circle is 97, who see each other anywhere from 10 to 24 hours a day. All are So glad for This close group of friends to now be complete

I don't even KNOW 97 people. And I have trouble standing myself for 24 hours. 97 dogs would be easier to deal with than 97 people.

[shut the front door]

Any one who was in my social circle 4 months ago is in it now.

[jimjamuser]

Originally Posted by coffeebean

Now I understand. You are very honorable in what you do at this time during a pandemic. Thank you for taking care of those who are ill.

Now, that makes sense. Thanks Aisianthree. Kudos to you.

[jimjamuser]

Originally Posted by Andyb

Turn off the MSM news and live your life. You have a better chance of dying in a car wreck than from COVID.
However, respect those with medical conditions that are of greater risk.

Yes, spin the wheel of chance, hope your CV number does not come up. What about the principle that "hope is NOT a strategy".

[clwahlstrom]

I personally have never heard of anyone timing a visit… 15 minutes? I guess whatever you feel safe with

[jimjamuser]

Originally Posted by Misky1951

I'd like to get a singles perspective. I'm single and enjoy meeting people and dating on occasion. I find it difficult to meet someone to date right now. I don't go to indoor restaurants yet. Outdoors is fine, but it's too hot most days to do that. Movies, museums, etc. All indoors. Tough to meet people and date right now.

That IS a problem! You would need, when indoors, to have everyone on a dance floor to be in full PPEs like a surgeon to be safe to the max. CV has changed everything and the US is the world's worse / most affected. US history will practically be pre CV and post CV. It is THAT big of a change. I would suggest trying for a Visa to work for a year somewhere in Europe, where you could date and socialize in a normal manner. I am serious. But, it may be too late. Maybe New Zealand would take US citizens if they had advanced degrees?
Alternatively, maybe virtual dating services will get more and more sophisticated. So couples could get to know each other well virtually, then promise to quarenteen themselves for 10 days. Then meet and hold hands and walk at a beach and then do etc, etc.

[clwahlstrom]

Agree

[jimjamuser]

Originally Posted by cleanwater

I am thrilled to hear about the wise safety practices mentioned in these replies.
Yes, we need to be thankful for all the people that can and do leave home to provide essential services! I trust that they are are wise about their own safety and not at High risk. Villagers are a high risk group on average and some much higher than others. Villagers on average need to keep risks/contacts low. The caution shown in these replies seems fabulous to me. Your care helps keep the rest of us safe too. THANKS for your careful practices.

Very intelligent post. Thanks.

[jimjamuser]

Originally Posted by Yucatan2

If you are an active type, try Beach Tennis or Pickleball. Easy to maintain distance at these games, you get sunshine and socialization time, so important these days.

Possibly with masks on? But, you WILL bang into each other at times. And sweating and yelling will blast out droplets. I would NOT do that , unless desperate for socialization, which many may be, unfortunately.

[jimjamuser]

Originally Posted by Choro&Swing

You are the wife! Tell them to put on their masks or go home and don’t come back. The rules in your house should be whatever the most nervous person in the household is comfortable with. And if your husband wants to go party with his pals and come home to put you at risk, tell him to sleep on the lanai permanently.

You go! VERY straightforward advice. Sounds a little like my old drill instructor.

[jimjamuser]

Originally Posted by Choro&Swing

You are the wife! Tell them to put on their masks or go home and don’t come back. The rules in your house should be whatever the most nervous person in the household is comfortable with. And if your husband wants to go party with his pals and come home to put you at risk, tell him to sleep on the lanai permanently.

And who says that the Women's Liberation Movement has run its course. Burn those bras, baby! Get nude and rude, forget that dude.