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MORNING ROLL CALL! JULY - SEPTEMBER 2020 "CLOSED"

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June 30, 2020
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I have decided to move to September from here as our posts were down due to Summer. Hoping you are all well!

Good Morning to the Front Porch and Welcome to JULY 2020 Goodbye JUNE 2020.

Hoping everyone has a great First Day OF JULY 2020.

morning roll call! ! ! july - august 2020 clo

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OscarE1968

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DaveMcKAuthor

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Hot!!!!!!!!!!

Wear a mask!

Stay safe!

Stay well!

How to Put on and Remove a Face Mask

What is a face mask

Face masks are one tool utilized for preventing the spread of disease. They may also be called dental, isolation, laser, medical, procedure, or surgical masks. Face masks are loose-fitting masks that cover the nose and mouth, and have ear loops or ties or bands at the back of the head. There are many different brands and they come in different colors. It is important to use a face mask approved by the FDA.

What is a face mask used for

Facemasks help limit the spread of germs. When someone talks, coughs, or sneezes they may release tiny drops into the air that can infect others. If someone is ill a face masks can reduce the number of germs that the wearer releases and can protect other people from becoming sick. A face mask also protects the wearer’s nose and mouth from splashes or sprays of body fluids.

When should a face mask be worn

Consider wearing a face mask when you are sick with a cough or sneezing illness (with or without fever) and you expect to be around other people. The face mask will help protect them from catching your illness. Healthcare settings have specific rules for when people should wear face masks.

Link: https://www.sfcdcp.org/communicable-disease/healthy-habits/how-to-put-on-and-remove-a-face-mask/

Posted by Dave the Lighthouse Keeper

MsStretch

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@DaveMcK , great info on face coverings.

The other day I was doing a little online shopping and started browsing reusable, washable masks. Since it seems to be the latest hot fashion accessory that might be around for awhile, maybe it's time to think about complementing the wardrobe. (The homemade bandanna/buff masks admittedly are too hot for this time of year.) I'm sure they're out there, but I was amazed how little choices there were. Admittedly, I was shopping for other things, so I only checked the major retailers, but I thought bor-r-ring. Seems to me this could be a gold mine for creative minds. Not just colors and patterns, but perhaps a contrasting border, a touch of lace, a smattering of sequins at the ends to bring a subtle hint of sparkle, a flirty little fringe border, customized embroidery or small patch or logo to personalize? The possibilities are endless! There are plenty of ways to stand out in a crowd and say "I'm ME and I own it!"

Yea, yea, I have too much time on my hands. 😄

catwoman500

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Hi, Porchers,

It sure is HOT.

We are under a heat advisory for a while.

@MsStretch ...Try Etsy or EBay or even Amazon for some pretty masks. I also saw that the Hallmark stores have some, too. I have a bunch of masks since we're only supposed to wear them once before washing. If you can get the kind with a filter pocket, even better. You can use a coffee filter or get some filters that can be used up to 5 times.

Wish I was here!

OscarE1968

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catwoman500

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Hello, Porch Peeps,

It’s 93 here in the Philly burbs, with the heat index at 99. In order to clean my porch today I did it in 15 minute segments and will save the vacuuming for another day.

Glad I go to the grocery store early enough that it was easier to breathe. Right now the air is so heavy.

Woke up this AM to TV news that there was a fire at the apartment complex I used to live in back in the 70’s. It’s about a block down from the Acme. I kept looking at the footage and realized it may have been the same unit of 4 apartments that I used to live in.

I planned another route to the Acme figuring the road would be closed, which it was, but on the way home it was open and I looked as I drove by…sure enough, it was “my” building, and the top 2 apartments were gone. I was on the first floor. Ironically, the guy who at that time lived across from me was a volunteer fireman. Another teacher lived above me back then. I don’t remember who lived in the 4th unit.

My friends and their new puppy are on their way home from SC. They will quarantine for 2 weeks.

Hoping everyone can stay cool, calm, and COVID-free!

Ribbitt!

Frozenoem

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@catwoman500

Nice to know it’s heating up all over, same temp 93* in the woods, with a slight breeze blowing through a 50’ sugar maple.

Considered mowing and changed my mind quickly, maybe early tomorrow while still cool.

Glad you reminded me of your career, primary or secondary educator?

Trying to convince my ex, to accept the full blown scholarship to Harvard U, would be her second or third masters. Wouldn’t do much for pay scale but, it’s Harvard🤣.I might be slightly biased.

Time to play with vacuum and crank up the tunes.

Froze

And yes, after long days/nights, I'd still like to swing these hunks of glass , plastic and silicon against the nearest wall Come on retirement!

OscarE1968

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Good morning Everyone may you all have a Wonderful Monday

catwoman500

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Good Monday, Peeps!

This may be a record. I’ve been able to get to the AARP community via computer for 40 hours now.

It’s 91, feeling like 99 again.

@LydiaN586309 ...It makes me tired just reading what you did! 🙀

@Frozenoem ...I taught first grade for 35 years. Loved teaching the little ones to read!

I got the porch vacuumed today. Thought I was going to have to do it in 15 min periods, but I got it all done, and now am back inside to recoup. 😛

Get them to love reading!

Before social distancing.

Frozenoem

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Tuesday afternoon slept in had to recover from yesterday, no one beat their computers into submission.

Getting closer to garage Roof. reasonable bids finally coming in, and architectural shingles are cheaper than contractor grade.

@catwoman500

Ex is High school level, little darlings are slightly different, hormones on screech and guns in school or in their trucks for hunting season.

Courtesy of one Governor she can’t retire gracefully for awhile, retirement age changed.😡She still enjoys the kids but....,..

Need to play outside now, lawn is calling.

Froze

And yes, after long days/nights, I'd still like to swing these hunks of glass , plastic and silicon against the nearest wall Come on retirement!

Frozenoem

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Thursday afternoon and comfy 77* for now, that’s gonna Change big time . Rain and god of thunder will be heard from later.🤣

@catwoman500

You’re allowed a soft spot for IE just don’t use it. It allowed to many security issues to happen. Reason M$ pulled it and wanted people to use Edge.

Personally, I still use around 8 different browser but, none are IE. On iPhone or Windows.

@LydiaN586309

Refuse to bring any firewood in until at least Autumn, have around 2 cords dry outside.

Another 2 Cords green , try to keep a little on hand just in case.As long as you let it dry no problems on burning it.

Retirement will just happen for me, when I tire of this. Some days I really want it to happen now, others sure I’ll keep going.🤣

@MsStretch

Heaven help me my pods disappeared somewhere I know not where. Fresh pair on order, until new ones pop up, it’s cord land. Or BLuetooth to stereo need my I tunes🤣.

@wvgirlforever

Same old for me, I’m maturing ungracefully fighting all the way.

At risk yeah , social distancing, masks, gloves as needed, sanitizer, clean room when working.

Virtual meetings on Zoom, texting or FaceTime when required. Have met 2 people in 6 months in person, it was required the rest know that ain’t happening.😎

Next week I’m taking a hike with 2 more, they know I’m delicate at this stage in Pandemic. Distance will be required, don’t wish to pass this year🤬.

Let your technology work for you, I’m avoiding close and personal for awhile. It’s just easier. There are times when I’m bouncing off walls, music ,TV, or hikes happen.

Local store and I have been on lockdown since Winter into spring and summer, same with employees.

It’s the rest of the state that are concerning for the moment, and pesky tourists coming into town.

We’re up on numbers 3,737 confirmed 118 dead out of 1.34 Million people. We’re a big state in land mass but, small in population.

Except for those pesky cities and towns of more than 1000, if really curious check out CDC for the states you want to visit, or WHO.

Froze

And yes, after long days/nights, I'd still like to swing these hunks of glass , plastic and silicon against the nearest wall Come on retirement!

DaveMcKAuthor

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Good morning to everyone on the Front Porch on this very sunny morning on July 24th, 2020! We are looking at a high of 80*, sunny skies, with no showers for a while this weekend.

It is time we start returning more troops from Afghanistan!

Hoping everyone has a restful weekend! Stay safe and stay well!

Posted by Dave the Lighthouse Keeper

DaveMcKAuthor

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Good morning to everyone on the Front Porch on this very sunny morning on July 25th, 2020! We are looking at a high of 80*, sunny skies, with no showers for a while this weekend. In order to join us on the Porch I am strongly suggesting that everyone wear a mask when you leave the confines of your home.

Reese Witherspoon is joining a growing list of Hollywood stars — including Tom Hanks and Jennifer Aniston — who are urging fans to wear face masks to protect themselves and others from COVID-19.

Health officials agree that wearing a face mask can help slow the spread of the coronavirus.Still, even as cases are spiking across the U.S., a tense debate has developed between those who are willing to wear masks and those who are not

Kudo if you agree!!!!

PLEASE STAY SAFE AND STAY WELL

Posted by Dave the Lighthouse Keeper

LaDolceVita

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@DaveMcK I believe most stores are requiring a mask now. I am getting used to it and it does keep me from lingering in the store. An hour is my limit I think. I see very few people without a mask.

I spoke too soon about okra in the garden. It is not doing well and that is weird as it loves heat and is kind of a weedy plant that grows in difficult conditions. We switched to organic fertilizer and apparently it doesnt like it?

Dealing with lots of heat and humidity. Looks like 80s most of the week but it will be humid so I am not looking forward to it. Counting the days until September.

catwoman500

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Hey, Porch Peeps,

It's off and on sunny here, and so muggy. I did have my first cup of coffee on the porch this morning. It was 73 but everything felt sticky. Now it's 84, feeling like 90 and I'm inside for the rest of the day!

We'll be starting another heat wave soon. It looks like Monday will be 97 (actual temp), so who knows what the "feels like" will be.

Not much going on around here.

@LaDolceVita , @DaveMcK ...Most of the stores in our are have been requiring masks for quite a while now...at least 2 months.

You all stay healthy!

OscarE1968

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@LydiaN586309 thank you and to Everyone else here On the Front Porch may you all have a Wonderful Blessed weekend. For those in the path of the hurricane please be safe, heed all warnings and may God keep you safe. 🙂😁✌🌹🌹🌹☕🍵

LydiaN586309

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Greetings Peeps!

Keeping it short and simple today. It's cool this morning and overcast. Taking it slow. Wishing y'all the best today and in the week to come.

Take care. Be good and be good to good ol' irreplaceable YOU!

Lydia

OscarE1968

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wvgirlforever

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Good morning everyone 😁 I am now a year older as of yesterday. It was a wonderful day even though we're going through such crazy times. My son and his family took me to lunch and spent some time with me. That's more valuable to me than anything. Hope all of you are staying well and, if it's hot where you are, stay cool. Have a wonderful week.

55 years ago not knowing what the future would hold.😎

catwoman500

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Happy Sunday, Everyone on the porch!

@wvgirlforever ...Happy Belated Birthday!

It's 90 right now, feeling like 97. I went out to the porch to bring in a couple of water bottles for the water cooler, and the air is thick!

Even in the Acme this AM, although it was cool, you could feel the humidity. The employees were a bit sweaty even in the AC.

The Acme was frustrating this AM as they are enlarging and remodeling. There were so many things I couldn't find. One of the employees grabbed me an aisle map and that certainly helped, but next week I'll need another one since they'll be working and moving stuff all week. 🙀

My Ebay sales slump ended today with a sale, and the same person bid on 2 more for next week. 😸

So off to the post office I'll go tomorrow.

Earlier this past week, when I was on the porch with my morning coffee, I kept smelling bacon. I thought...who has the nerve to cook bacon on a weekday?! LOL

So, since that was in my head, I decided to declare today a "cheat day," and I cooked myself some bacon this morning. So good! But still hard to eat on one side of my mouth.

Still nothing earth shattering going on here...I guess that's good, but then there's nothing even slightly interesting going on either.

I sure hope they don't decide to do another SHUTDOWN! That would just about kill everyone's spirit!

Hoping everyone is enjoying some coolness any way you can get it.

Stay safe!

Pool party!

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