nonnaB 4,913 Posted June 5, 2020 Report Share Posted June 5, 2020 At the beginning of this virus we were told to wear masks then they said it wasn't really necessary because it would have little effect. They soon changed their minds and I for one am glad to have to wear one when I go out. They seem to think it's helped to bring us to the results we now have. But there are always the ones who don't want to know or are trying to be clever and not quite carrying it off. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MargieH 7,617 Posted June 5, 2020 Report Share Posted June 5, 2020 Your photos aren't visible, Col. Try again - I'd love to see the masks 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 10,547 Posted June 5, 2020 Report Share Posted June 5, 2020 I'm not seeing them either. And Margie, your hair-cut photo is still missing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nonnaB 4,913 Posted June 5, 2020 Report Share Posted June 5, 2020 I had my hair cut finally yesrday. Who's up to seeing it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,261 Posted June 5, 2020 Report Share Posted June 5, 2020 Gizza look Nonna ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DJ360 6,760 Posted June 5, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2020 Any better? https://photos.app.goo.gl/g4FS8xKDwCzziJ2d9 https://photos.app.goo.gl/h2vqHHx8aSVsPTib9 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MargieH 7,617 Posted June 5, 2020 Report Share Posted June 5, 2020 They look good Col. Is she selling them? I'd buy some 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LizzieM 9,539 Posted June 5, 2020 Report Share Posted June 5, 2020 Well done Mrs Col and Nonna for making face masks. We have some of these horrible face masks, courtesy of our son who posted them to us weeks ago, together with a dozen little bottles of hand sanitizer. We haven’t worn one yet and doubt if we will. Suppose I should consider finding some of those blue soft ones ........ however I won’t be thinking of going on public transport in the near future. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,275 Posted June 5, 2020 Report Share Posted June 5, 2020 You can buy the blue ones from UK Meds in Nottingham. I bought a big boxful but we never go anywhere we might need them! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LizzieM 9,539 Posted June 5, 2020 Report Share Posted June 5, 2020 Do you want to flog ‘em Phil?!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stavertongirl 1,727 Posted June 5, 2020 Report Share Posted June 5, 2020 Doesn’t matter what they look like as long as they help. The best ones we have got are from Vistaprint (Yes Vistaprint) £17 each, replaceable filters £6 for 10. They are washable as well, the filters aren’t. They are comfortable and come in different patterns/colours, there are children’s ones as well. I saw a YouTube thing showing you how to make masks from socks/tee shirt. You have to hold material up to light and if you can see through it it isn’t any good apparently. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,275 Posted June 5, 2020 Report Share Posted June 5, 2020 Never know when I'm going to mix with common people! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,261 Posted June 5, 2020 Report Share Posted June 5, 2020 Phil., does that mean you want us to stay where we are? Dahn Sarf. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DJ360 6,760 Posted June 5, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2020 12 hours ago, MargieH said: They look good Col. Is she selling them? I'd buy some Not selling them Margie but making them for family and friends. She said she'd send you some but she seems to still be experimenting with sizing. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
radfordred 6,284 Posted June 6, 2020 Report Share Posted June 6, 2020 The government are only asking you wear these’s masks on public transport, it’s all geared up to get folk back to work, who now want to use every excuse not to go back, get the kids back to school, get some confidence back on the tube, trains, trams & buses, the 1 metre rule will be next, get the country moving again, thankfully the NHS & most classed as key workers manned up & carried on regardless & all you had to do was clap & stay in & watch telly, 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PeverilPeril 3,300 Posted June 6, 2020 Report Share Posted June 6, 2020 Although I have been fishing a few times I had not been to a shop until Wednesday. The Range for chicken wire and compost and Wynstays farm shop for timber and chicken food etc. I was quite apprehensive at first but the places were deserted and I felt quite safe. A lad was outside sanitising the trolleys and giving instructions. Along with all the misery, losses and grief there are a lot of people who are enjoying not having to go to work. There are also those that desperately need to work. Those that have fallen through the cracks in the system and not furloughed. I stand to be shot down here and called foolish - but I see mass hysteria out there. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LizzieM 9,539 Posted June 6, 2020 Report Share Posted June 6, 2020 Let’s just see how the planned.mass demonstrations this weekend will affect the spread of infection. Idiots. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Pianoman 1,541 Posted June 6, 2020 Report Share Posted June 6, 2020 I think that people who are furloughed should be made to do proper lockdown. They are just taking it as a paid holiday and doing as they like without any consideration. I don't include everybody in that statement of course. There is just too much traffic on the roads and too many people out. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,275 Posted June 6, 2020 Report Share Posted June 6, 2020 Apart from getting petrol for the horticultural machinery I never go out these days. We’re pretty well self contained with supermarket deliveries and the odd visit by my wife to the farm shop where they limit the customers on the premises and make them use a hand rub. Our daughter usually visits on a Saturday with some treats from Newark Waitrose. What has increased is the number of deliveries from Amazon, almost every day. I doubt I will ever go into a shop again now I’ve joined Prime and get next day deliveries. We have a large garden and a meadow so there is always something of interest to catch up with. Strangely enough I’ve not missed seeing people although I do chat on the phone to close friends. Sadly the rain has turned the grass from brown to green so I shall have to start mowing again. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nonnaB 4,913 Posted June 6, 2020 Report Share Posted June 6, 2020 Thought you didn't like Amazon Phil? A while ago I bought ( from Amazon also with Prime) an attachment for dog grooming to fit on a dyson. It wasn't suitable and was too awkward to use so I asked for a refund. Did all the paper work and waited for reply to let me know when the pack was going to be collected. The message came almost immediately and it was going to be collected the next day. No one came, so a few days later I sent the request again, another reply sent that it was to be collected the next day. Still no one came, but by then the CV was in full force so I thought sooner or later they will fetch it. This was MARCH 5 th. The pack had got an extended return date but that had already passed so emails between the seller and Amazon a gogo then yesterday I received an email to say that what I paid has been refunded. Good.... but I still have the pack. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,275 Posted June 6, 2020 Report Share Posted June 6, 2020 No, I simply love Amazon. Last month I've bought a plethora of items ranging from a 4 stroke wheeled strimmer to 10 pairs of boxer shorts. The only items outstanding are an oil filter for a lawn tractor and a garden potting bench. It's always exciting to see the van come up the drive. Amazon drivers and the postman are the only real people I see these days! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
loppylugs 8,429 Posted June 6, 2020 Report Share Posted June 6, 2020 Bought an oil filter for my lawn tractor from Amazon. Took a month to get here. From China. It's in quarantine in my shed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,275 Posted June 6, 2020 Report Share Posted June 6, 2020 Mines not here until next month. It’s coming from your side of the pond! No rush though. It’s for a spare machine I didn’t get rid of when I bought my last machine some 4 years ago. This one picks up and the other one mulches which I much prefer. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
loppylugs 8,429 Posted June 6, 2020 Report Share Posted June 6, 2020 I've always preferred mulchers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,275 Posted June 6, 2020 Report Share Posted June 6, 2020 Yes, there’s nothing worse than to keep driving to the grass heap to empty the bag. This is a Toro zero turn so it turns on a sixpence. It’s cut my grass cutting time by more than half and leaving the mulched grass on the lawn has no adverse effect; in fact it’s never looked so good - until now that is; the dry spell has turned everything brown but the recent rain has encouraged some green shoots once again. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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