Obtuse looks so good on you. Keep your windows rolled up.
Personal Safety Thoughts When Returning To Pool Rooms
- Thread starter Kickin' Chicken
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Obtuse looks so good on you. Keep your windows rolled up.
Why in the world would you think that the owner would want you to stay, rather than the people playing on the adjacent table? Especially since it’s far more likely that those on the adjacent table would be willing to reasonably share space with other paying customers...
If I were the owner, I know who I’d rather have as my customer.
Just sayin’...
Yep. Not on my tables!
Do you have some evidence there isn't possible infection from a cloud you can smell?
I'm not sure why you're showing barbs...?
Yeah, not like you couldn't ask before doing it.
I’ll go with B-B here.....smells are particulate.
Only the ivy league educated could guess for certain but I'm thinkin' it's about the same for clouds you can't smell.
don't have to be an ivy-leaguer to "guess for certain."
kidding aside, I think it is reasonable to have concern over what's coming out of other people's mouth/lungs.
the real experts don't all agree on how long covid 19 can linger in the air, on or off aerosolized droplets.
I remember seeing Dr Fauci get agitated over being asked about a recent study that showed aerosolized droplets can travel ~20 feet in some special circumstances and he did acknowledge that, yes, it may be poss for this to happen in the rare instances when people had an incredibly huge sneeze or cough. The reason for his agitation was that he didn't want people to place high value on such an outlier and that we shouldn't lose confidence in the 6 foot distance rule.
bottom line for me is that there is still a lot that is not understood about this virus but if you believe that it is highly contagious and formidable (I do) then why not try to put all the odds we can in our favor? We try to do this in our pool matches, right?
best,
brian kc
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I live in NY so I don't expect rooms to open by the end of May. If they do, that's ludicrous. I'll avoid them for a long time to come.
It won't matter if it's masks required and aerosol. There will always be a couple of people wearing bandannas or scarves, pulled down so they can chat, laugh, vape and shed it up on the cloth, the balls, your beer. The customers will need to be monitored closely by management. Our Von's grocery store has masks required but I often see the baggers with masks down, chatting and handling groceries, spraying droplets covering all your stuff like it's a big joke, even though people here have complained about it repeatedly.
Unfortunately as long as people are taking this lightly, we are all considerably more at risk. It's a matter of attitude and unpreparedness.
Unfortunately as long as people are taking this lightly, we are all considerably more at risk. It's a matter of attitude and unpreparedness.
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Racky BallBoa
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How about combining all the recommended low tech ways to protect yourself with a high tech solution, namely, a portable, handheld Ultraviolet - C (UVC) wand to kill the COVID-19. I'm not sure how effective these devices are but they say it's especially good for sanitizing cell phones and keyboards. Anyways, no pool tournaments for me for a while.
I think most Pool Rooms are mom & pop businesses, no like Mickey D with big corporate backing them, tough enough to survive before Covid - 19 Hox. Tought now if they ever reopen, with more rules & restrictions.
don't have to be an ivy-leaguer to "guess for certain."
best,
brian kc
Yes sir, I was being sarcastic there.
oke:Agreed...I'm still on the "car next to you at a stoplight" dilemma. With windows down....HARK!!!! :banghead:
Yes sir, I was being sarcastic there.
Agreed...I'm still on the "car next to you at a stoplight" dilemma. With windows down....HARK!!!! :banghead:
Again, if you can smell what is coming out of the adjacent vehicle, what assurance do you have there aren't infectious particles in the exhalation?
:lmao: As we've determined, the same assurance you have when there is no smell coming from the vehicle. The whole reason I recommended you keep your windows up.
Be that as it may, my original post was about drivers (mainly foreign by heritage) wearing a mask while driving by themselves. If it's of consequence, none had their windows down.
So thank God; I felt safe having mine down. Plus I was in the left lane! :thumbup2:
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Brilliant.
It's sad that you have to show this picture for people to realize.
Stay home and stay safe people.
Yeah but some people like to get peed on. I think they're present and accounted for LOL.
Chris....a man of your standing isn’t supposed to know about golden showers...
...come to think of it...neither am I....
