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Peregrine Took

(7,510 posts)
Tue Mar 14, 2023, 05:51 PM Mar 2023

Seeing fewer and fewer people wearing masks...how long is this going to go on?

Can't wait til the warmer weather gets here so we can avoid going indoors! Lately it just seems I'm the only one wearing a KN95 mask....at church, shopping in a store, at the hair dresser, etc.
There always were other mask wearers about but now I'm usually the only one and then you get THOSE looks!

We used to take little trips to resort towns in rural Illinois or Wisconsin now we're thinking maybe not. Our world is just so much smaller now. I know we are lucky we have managed to avoid Covid but it just seems like there is never going to be an end to it and its just depressing.

..So mad at those people who refused to get vaccinated!

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Seeing fewer and fewer people wearing masks...how long is this going to go on? (Original Post) Peregrine Took Mar 2023 OP
I found this thread last night..... BigmanPigman Mar 2023 #1
I haven't worn a mask in over a year zeusdogmom Mar 2023 #2
No judgements? Mister Ed Mar 2023 #10
Contrary to RepubliQan thinking...... MyOwnPeace Mar 2023 #3
The government isn't still telling people to wear masks whenever they are indoors MichMan Mar 2023 #5
That was my point...... MyOwnPeace Mar 2023 #6
People not masking are following the government guidelines. MichMan Mar 2023 #7
Agree again..... MyOwnPeace Mar 2023 #9
Infection numbers are up in my county... 2naSalit Mar 2023 #4
2na...... Love and respect your comments and postings...... MyOwnPeace Mar 2023 #8
Kind of a stretch... 2naSalit Mar 2023 #11
I shook one of them, obviously quite profoundly: lambchopp59 Mar 2023 #12
I love it... 2naSalit Mar 2023 #14
Yes, I feel like other mask wearers are my kind of people. Happy to see them. n/t Peregrine Took Mar 2023 #16
I'm extra nice to them! 2naSalit Mar 2023 #17
Stay out of Wisconsin Dells. Continue to enjoy travels Tetrachloride Mar 2023 #13
This message was self-deleted by its author traitorsgalore Mar 2023 #15
I live in Santa Fe, NM, and I'd say somewhere between PoindexterOglethorpe Mar 2023 #18

zeusdogmom

(1,051 posts)
2. I haven't worn a mask in over a year
Tue Mar 14, 2023, 06:08 PM
Mar 2023

I am out and about - church, choir, band, shopping, eating out with friends, yoga class, hanging with grandchildren and other kids, even took a trip on an airplane. People around me have had covid. I have stayed healthy - one minor cold. And yes I did do a covid test (several) to make sure it was just a cold. 75 and vaccinated. I decided I cannot live in fear of catching something. But everyone makes their own decision. No judgments. You do you, I do me.

MyOwnPeace

(17,280 posts)
3. Contrary to RepubliQan thinking......
Tue Mar 14, 2023, 06:27 PM
Mar 2023

I'm willing to listen to what my government officials are telling me regarding what I should do to be a safe and viable member of an open society. I have had EVERY vaccine that has been suggested, I do still spend time with washing and watching how much 'close' contact I have - and I've NOT had COVID.
It is wonderful to be able to actually 'believe' what your government tells you - something 'missing' in the past mis-administration......

MichMan

(13,384 posts)
5. The government isn't still telling people to wear masks whenever they are indoors
Tue Mar 14, 2023, 06:59 PM
Mar 2023

The OP was upset about other people not masking indoors like they do.

MyOwnPeace

(17,280 posts)
6. That was my point......
Tue Mar 14, 2023, 07:06 PM
Mar 2023

.....if they tell me I should - damned straight I will - unless I can get some of that 'tRump Bleach' injected!

MichMan

(13,384 posts)
7. People not masking are following the government guidelines.
Tue Mar 14, 2023, 07:11 PM
Mar 2023

They aren't doing anything wrong by not wearing them

MyOwnPeace

(17,280 posts)
9. Agree again.....
Tue Mar 14, 2023, 07:31 PM
Mar 2023

one should NOT assume (well, you know THAT old line......) that just because they are not wearing a mask MEANS they've been vaccinated - maybe they have - or maybe not. But don't give me dirty looks just because I'm NOT wearing one - I DID get all of them!

Maybe we should have lapel pens looking like hypo-needles - you know, like the AR-15 lapel pens. That way everybody would know that we are true Americans!

2naSalit

(93,084 posts)
4. Infection numbers are up in my county...
Tue Mar 14, 2023, 06:41 PM
Mar 2023

I wear a mask when inside stores and offices, don't care what they think. The increase in infections is also still killing some of those infected. Last month, my therapist got it and I had isolate and test. I still wear a mask, I see a few people in the stores are too but not many.

MyOwnPeace

(17,280 posts)
8. 2na...... Love and respect your comments and postings......
Tue Mar 14, 2023, 07:20 PM
Mar 2023

and you are indeed pointing out something critical - we DO need 'updates' regarding current conditions. When we think back to the Homeland Security 'CODE WARNINGS' (whatever-the-hell each color was to tell us!) - it would be nice to know if conditions are improving or lessened - and letting us evaluate our responses to those conditions.
I have NO problem with people wearing masks - in fact, I applaud them. They are watching out for themselves AND those around them. We should have a "societal agreement" that we will all work for the betterment of ALL - and if you're wearing a mask for YOU AND ME - Love 'ya (and if it's 'just for you' - that's OK too!) ((Uh-oh - I think that I just eliminated a 'certain' political party - you know, asking for 'someone' working for the 'betterment of all!'))

2naSalit

(93,084 posts)
11. Kind of a stretch...
Tue Mar 14, 2023, 07:39 PM
Mar 2023

Asking the magats around me to do anything for anyone besides themselves. I get fewer stupid looks though.

It's interesting, a lot people just give me the sidelook but eventually we pass each other in an aisle. I always smile and politely say, "excuse me" is I pass in front of them while they search a shelf. They usually smile back and are nice thereafter. People wearing masks seem to be relieved to see others wearing them too. We get a lot of tourist traffic year round so it's interesting to see who wears masks.

I just never stopped wearing them. This week, though, the county health whateverhertitleis made PSAs about it. The state is not keeping track anymore and has diligently been trying to destroy the DPHHS and every authority it has since they came into office.

They tell us we're on our own.


lambchopp59

(2,809 posts)
12. I shook one of them, obviously quite profoundly:
Wed Mar 15, 2023, 08:57 AM
Mar 2023

As a healthcare giver, mask wear largely considered a socially responsibe act. I had a bout of COVID just before it began official count, but that's another story. I was mostly recovered when this happened:
Wearing my mask, scanning my purchases at Walmart, I heard a guffaw in my direction from a Duck-Dynasty looking guy behind me in line. Soon as I looked at him he chortled; "You think that mask is protectin' you from sumthin'? Har Har Har Har..."
"This isn't about protecting me."
Oh do I wish I had the checkout surveillance video of the sudden awakening shocked look that washed over big beard's face as he backed his young entourage away to a safe distance from me.

2naSalit

(93,084 posts)
14. I love it...
Wed Mar 15, 2023, 12:33 PM
Mar 2023

When I have to convince idiots that they should just back away. But I'm really glad that is a truly rare event anymore. The locals have seen me around for long enough that they know I'm not a threat to anyone so they leave me alone.

Tetrachloride

(8,478 posts)
13. Stay out of Wisconsin Dells. Continue to enjoy travels
Wed Mar 15, 2023, 10:19 AM
Mar 2023

I just go into Wisconsin Kwik Trips for fruit and croissants. Low contact. ))

Response to Peregrine Took (Original post)

PoindexterOglethorpe

(26,764 posts)
18. I live in Santa Fe, NM, and I'd say somewhere between
Sun Mar 19, 2023, 10:36 PM
Mar 2023

a fourth to a third of people I see in stores are masked.

I no longer mask. Vaccinated and double boosted.

I also happen to be the very healthiest person I know. Never get sick. Don't do the flu vaccine, and last had flu some 50 years ago. I am not about to suggest someone else not get the vaccine. But honestly, if everyone were as healthy as I am, most doctors would have to find new jobs, and most hospitals would shut down.

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