Re: HEPA filter face mask

I assumed child meant ADULT child (young children don't often "work on dental patients").

It's been ~9 months, now. How long do you imagine folks can go without routine dental care? I've been for two cleanings/exams under these conditions. But, most medical services, here, are erring on the side of extra precautions instead of playing free and loose.

The same holds for other medical services; do you stop radiation therapies? Chemo? Surgeries? Instead, you make intelligent decisions about what you can gain significant benefit from to offset potential risks ("No, Gloria, that boob-job/tummy-tuck can wait!").

What I find amusing is how our goobernor came to the conclusion that hair/nail salons were "essential businesses". Really? Did he think folks couldn't survive without a hair cut or manicure??? It's doubly amusing to see how few people have actually taken advantage of that "essential service" (evidenced by the amount of "bad hair" and "chipped nail polish" that you see).

Jusdging from the title that's not what it is claiming.

The VA requires you to stand six feet from the window. It's not fun trying to get your appointment sheets that way.

I haven't been to a barber for about 20 years. I cut it, myself About every three months, I cut it to a burr..

Snake eyes! :)

I think the "experts" have done a piss poor job of explaining risk factors to people. Viral particles accumulate in the soon-to-be-potentially-infected. The trick is to be able to clear those that have tried to set up shop BEFORE enough can get a foothold to overpower your current state of defenses.

So, a momentary (noncontact) interaction is far less risky than an hour of speaking six feet apart!

I suspect this is a cause of many of our new local infections. People have stumbled on the idea that "everything is OK" as long as you are out-of-doors. So, I watch a neighbor have groups of family over for 4 hour soirees, three times in the last week. No masks but 6 feet between them. And, of course, they talk (think "project"!) considerably louder as they now have to cast their voices (aerosol particles) over longer distances.

And, many take license to leave their masks off using the excuse that they are eating, smoking, etc. One of the local casinos advertises that their staff will ask you to replace your mask if they notice it off longer than necessary. And, you *may* be asked to leave (I guess a lot will depend on whether you are currently winning or losing! :> )

Much longer, for me. But, I just let it grow (until it "breaks" and falls off)

It might be different if the 'experts' agreed, and didn't keep changing their minds.

I had to go to a funeral for one of my uncles Both of us were Army Veterans, and still kept our hair short. Being in Florida would remind you to keep it cut when sweat started running into your eyes.

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Next summer I might get a buzz cut and let it grow out again. Or maybe I'l l do the Telly Savalas thing? "Who Loves Ya Baby?"

I've been growing a beard (I mean a full one like Santa) since the first of the year. Not so much fun in the summer when it's hot. Might shave that off too. The 'stash stays though.

I think people cherry-pick what they want the truth to be. A neighbor is convinced the pandemic will "go away" on Nov 4th -- as if it is a manufactured thing tied to our politics.

I'm keen on not letting others control my appearance (lifestyle, schedule, beliefs, etc.). I figure good hygiene is important but how I wear my hair, whether or not I choose to shave on a given day or the number of holes in my jeans is a problem THEY have, not me.

It's hot here (110 days above 100F this year). And, humid during Monsoon. But, hair doesn't seem to make a meaningful difference in my comfort level.

I wonder to what extent the close cut hair thing is carried. The forehead isn't the only thing that sweats.