Thursday, better news!

    

Well we must not have been the only ones that panicked about the stats in our paper, as they came out today with the fact that 9 of the deaths in our county all came from one rest home.  All victims were over 90 and the 10th death was over 80.  This is so sad and crushing, but at least  it gives one the sense that we are not surrounded by people carrying the virus and that our hospital is not that substandard. (although it is) At least we know where the hot spot is and that several people have recovered.  I just feel so bad for this rest home and for the families.

I got busy and started making masks, but will run out of elastic today.  This is my attempt to put in a nose wire, not classy but it works.

Yesterday, we wore masks, to pick up our lawn mower, and then we took another long walk.  It was great.  The weather co-operated later in the day for a walk.  Hubs is out trimming the yard right now.  I am going to finish up some masks and go for another walk this afternoon.  It is beautiful outside.

We went to Mc donanlds drive up for food for the missionaries.  We called and found out that there were 6 in the apartment not two, so we just ordered 6 dbl burgers, 6 fires, and 6 sodas and dropped them off at their door.  At McD's we wore gloves at the window for pick up and washed out hands when we got home.  I am less scared now that I know where the deaths occurred but still not taking any chances.

My first attempt to figure out how to assembly line this procedure.

I am sewing everything assembly line to knock these out faster, I probably have enough elastic here to do 20 masks, but will put an all call out to church ladies for more.  If we get to a point where we start to need more for the community I will order elastic on line.

Anyway these are quick and easy to make and are adjustable with the elastic tied in a french knot and pulled into the seam.  Also you can put another layer of napkin or cloth underneath for more protection.

I could make more masks with the long string ties, but those will be a pain.  I might just have to suffer.

After I complete the two orders I have, I will hang masks on my fence and people can come and get them, I am not letting people just come into the shop.  Too risky right now.  Plus I want to obey the lock down order.


Hanging in there, trying to keep my spirits up.  How about you guys?  Everyone okay?

Have a great and productive day staying positive while you are in the negative.

Kim