Grayfox54

I'm not surprised. Shelby County has been adding 100+ new cases everyday for a couple of weeks now. The Mayor of my little town hasn't made an order, but just about every store here requires a mask. Imagine what it'll be like in a week or two after all the 4th of July party people start getting sick.

Think of wearing a mask like carrying a .22 for self defense. It ain't much protection, but its a damn sight better than nothing.

One of the problems is that too many people are only looking at the death toll which isn't that high. Here in the Memphis area deaths have been holding around a low 2% rate since the beginning. Giving many a false sense of security. People are ignoring what the survivors are having to deal with. First is the cost of treatment. You all know how expensive even a short hospital stay can get. Imagine the cost of weeks or even months in ICU. Even with good health insurance many survivors are facing medical bills of over a million dollars. A great many will end up bankrupt. While most of us aren't very fond of insurance companies, they're taking a pounding,. Which in turn is going to affect our entire economy. Don't forget all the businesses shut down and people out of work. It'll take years for our country to financially recover. Getting back to the survivors, this is a devastating disease which affects the entire body. Many survivors are left with permanent damage to lungs, heart, kidneys and other internal organs which will require care for the rest of their lives. Some will be left permanently disabled and unable to work. You need to understand that this pandemic will have long lasting effects on our nation, our economy, our population and our very way of life. Anything that we, as individuals, can do to slow it down will help. WEAR A MASK!

A great entertainer and a great American. A sad loss indeed.

Try being a city employee. You're invisible until your work happens to slightly inconvenience some citizen. Especially on residential streets. Then they go completely nuts! I don't know how many times I've heard "I pay your salary!"

Thank you, Greg. I appreciate the complement. I've found a lot of interesting conversation on this forum. Yep, this poor old horse is dead. I hope we're done here.

Considering the fuss in the Face Mask thread, I'm just curious as to what the consensus of the forum is on the subject. No need to post your name or opinion unless you want to. There's already an active discussion underway in the other thread. I'm just curious about the majority opinion.

Understandable. It can be a little tough on some of us old guys. When I wear a mask I end up breathing through my mouth. But its not so bad that I have to take it off. BTW: I've tested my blood/oxygen level with both mask on and mask off. Absolutely no difference in the readings.

Its not. I couldn't care less if you do or don't wear a mask. I got attacked for my position and am simply defending myself and stating my opinions on the matter. Y'all started this, not me. The vast majority of credible doctors, medical experts and organizations on this whole planet state that wearing masks does indeed help slow the spread of Covid-19. Many cities and businesses agree and require people to wear masks. I also agree. Of course this is the internet. You can always find somebody who will back your opinion as well. What you choose to believe is up to you. I have no intentions of forcing anybody wear a mask. Just bear in mind that some of the places you go just might. Really, how hard is it just to wear a mask? Its nothing. Hardly any inconvenience at all. But, ask yourself and be honest, is wearing a mask that much of an imposition for you or does it just piss you off that someone else is telling you you have to wear one and this is just you're way of rebelling?

No. The difference is that we do care about other people and want to keep everybody safe.

Howdy from the SW end.

Happy 4th to everybody! I won't be going to any parties. But I will be sitting in my driveway watching the fireworks. My neighbors put on a great show!

The world has been crazy for a long, long time. The current situation is just bringing more of it to the top.

What the anti-masker says: "Its illegal! Its unconstitutional! Herd immunity! Its my RIGHT!" What the world actually hears: "I'm a whinny little b itch that doesn't give a damn about anybody but myself!"

Not policing, merely want to point out a mistake. I only go out when I need to. I needed groceries. I fend for myself and don't count on other people to do for me. Yes, I am responsible for my own health. So I am careful, social distance as much as possible and do wear a mask. You see, I've been there. Not covid, but other health issues. I've been confined to a hospital bed, on oxygen and fighting for every breath. I never want to go through that again. Anti-mask people can't imagine what that's like. I hope you never find out.

I did basic training at Ft. Leonard Wood way back in 1972. At the time we lived in those old wooden WW II barracks known as 30 second fire traps. I guess they're long gone. Sorta just passed through Ft. Campbell. Wasn't there very long at all. Haven't been up that way in many years. Congratulations to your Granddaughter! I'm sure she'll do ya proud.

Did my monthly grocery shopping today. Huge crowds. Lots of people shopping for 4th of July. Very obvious that many were buying for a big party. Sam's was ok. They even handed out free masks at the door if you needed one. Most people, including me, are wearing masks. 4-5 registers open. However, they funnel everybody into one checkout line to wait for the next open checker. Line goes all the way to the back of the store and it seemed to take forever to check out. Kroger was just a PITA. Social distancing had checkout lines running a long way down the aisles making it hard just to get to what you need. Most people with masks, but quite a few without. What pisssed me off was that many employees were wearing their masks with their nose hanging out. . Only covering their mouth. Almost all the checkers were that way. Some employees with no mask at all. They should know better and management should enforce proper use. I tried to tell someone, but couldn't find any supervisor types. Tried to call when I got home, but the automated phone system just kept transferring me until I was finally cut off. I might try again tomorrow. They really need to fix that. My shopping trip took about twice as long as usual. Time to hunker back down. At least I won't starve.

Shelby County is booming. Today its up 169 new cases from yesterday. 192 dead so far. They've been adding 100+ new cases every day for almost two weeks now. Saw on the news tonight that some medical feds are in town monitoring the situation. I'm gettin' scared to go out. Plus a holiday weekend. Its not looking very good.

Thanks!

I admit my google-foo is weak. Can somebody give me a link to a page which gives stats for current Tennessee HCPs and monthly numbers for applications and issued permits? There's a guy on another forum I visit that's bragging on Texas. I think we can beat 'em.

Check Gunbroker and other auction site. They sometimes have parts kits that include just about everything except the frame.

Us old guys need something to fill our evenings with.

I've got a 6" Model 29-8. Its a classic all right. Every gun owner should at least experience one. Honestly, I very rarely shoot it. For big bores I much prefer the .44 Special and .45 Colt. I'm just not a fan of all that buck and roar of the big magnum. The only reason I have it is because it was left to me when a dear friend passed away. Believe it or not, that cannon was his EDC.

One I watched that was cancelled is Deputy. Not a half bad cop show. The main character was good, but it had serious liberal tendencies. I won't miss it. Carol's Second Act was pretty good. But I only watched it because of its time slot between other shows. It was a fill in for me. Just another dumb comedy. Again, won't be missed. Broke: Love Pauley Perrette, absolutely hated that show. Good riddance.