Being Mocked Over Being Careful
So I went ahead and wore some gloves and an old N95 to get my key and golfballs in the clubhouse yesterday. I needed to get out of the house. I had to keep waiting outside because a bunch of 20 somethings were loitering around the area. They were gabbing with another fat guy. So five people in total. Finally, they left and starting mocking me as the walked passed me, “Good thing I sneezed in there”. They left, two in each cart (a golf no-no in the CV19 era). I went in and the other fat guy threw a few choice words my way as well. I commented about Italy’s death rate of 627 in 24 hours, grabbed my key, and left. Took 20 seconds. But all I kept thinking about was this scene in Jaws.
Gee whiz.
I have N95 and N100 masks. I sneeze when I cut grass. Wearing a mask is routine as is wearing long sleeves in Texas when cutting grass. When I sweep my shed or Garage,I wear a mask. Less dusty snot.
I work a low volume clinic. We have Masks and I am bringing eye shields in this Monday. We have protocols in place,we are installing telehealth gear on Monday too. We have a scteening area for our clinic so limit the exposure to me and my Nurse..Just routine. All part of the job when doing primary care. Worked TB,LEPAROSY in past with masks,gloves,eyeshields. I will be 70 yrs old in July. Still doing what I love. I am very blessed and with a little caution,everything will turn out well. This IS all part of our profession,chosen careers.
Others are ignorant,scared, and revert to Male Monkey dance to buck up their courage.Especially when in a group/gang.If fear increases,be prepared for Violence done to you ,nurses,anyone medical..Plan to protect yourself and Family..
Natural selection at work. Next stop, MAGA rally.
Thanks for jamming politics into it. Do you really want to go there?
They are already there on climate; why not double down?
And I’m right there with ‘em. I’ve noticed leftists are always great for a panic, and growing government and restrictions on individual freedom; yet they never have the courage of their own convictions and self-sterilize to reduce their own environmental impact.
I am 58, and think the Boomers are the most worthless, greedy, entitled generation in human history. Below I read “March to their deaths…”… before fearful retirees consume what’s left of their shaky future?
Do you want to keep going, or do you have some gold and stairlifts to order?
It’s your life and your choice – bash on regardless! .. and keep us posted on how it works our for you.
(PS I’m 80. And not awed by your logic)
LJSMD
Hahahaha! Yep, they all go, “OK Boomer” – as they march to their deaths.
I understand the young people being stressed – social beings who feel indestructible.
BUT, the ugly insults 8 can do without.