Saturday, April 11, 2020
Saturday, April 4, 2020
Greetings from occupied sheltered in place San Francisco.
WOW!
If this isn't one for the history books, a freaking panf'indemic right here right now.
Wear masks, (bandanas, scarves, duct tape)
I'm off work because cause I am of that advanced age/compromised immune system demographic that seems to be ground zero for inviting a dirt nap. (See Below)
Some mask facts that I learned prior to this aerosol conflagration.
My department was the main source for all masks prior so I read every day and tried to learn more and more.
Masks are rated (certified by) primarily by NIOSH (federal OSHA essentially)
Masks are classified N, R, or P
N NOT resistant to oily particles
R SOMEWHAT resistant to oily particles
P STRONGLY resistant to oily particles
NIOSH classifications.
Check this article out, good facts.
https://www.majorsafety.com/blogs/news/whats-the-difference-between-an-n95-and-r95-respirator
OKAY so whats all this talk of "oily" and "not oily"
Basically these ratings are devised/created for industrial workplaces but still relevant out IRL just less so. (However, see the part about how robust [hours before replacement] a P mask is compared to an N mask)
So you work in an auto repair shop where lots of fumes, gas, oil, paint, solvents are floating around. You would certainly want a P mask.
Maybe you work in a bakery, likely should choose an N mask.
On tuesday and thursday you work doing auto body and on Mon, Wed, Fri you're back at the bakery, if you can only have one mask choose an R mask
The 95, ~99, 100 come from just how good are they at sealing to your face. 95 is 95% effective, 100 is 99.9%. The difference is in how they seal to your face, the P100's have a rubber seal that the 95's do not have hence the higher rating.
BTW Duct tape has a near 100% rating but has some major downsides (although some would argue some sketch upsides as well. This guy is wearing it well. Bwa hah hah (see below)
Okay that's a lot about "disposable masks, what about reusable masks.
Two of my favs come to mind. Both are rated at N99 (though you have to really search packaging to find the official rating, maybe even their website.
#1 VOG masks
#2 RZ masks
Both have breathing valves (technically EXhalation valves.
Pricier by a substantial margin (30 to 40 vs 2 to 10) BUT reusable.
The RZ uses replaceable filters as well
WAY more stylish
OKAY, OFF TOPIC \. Now for a word from the therapy police.
Netflix/Amazon shows I'm watching or have watched recently.
Peaky Blinders
LetterKenny
GOT (if you don't know you are clueless and there is NO hope.
End of the Fucking World
BOSCH
Stranger Things
DEVS
Man in the High Castle
HUNTERS
Longmire
Better Call Saul
Music.......
Human Animal Total Giovanni
Bad Things The Phantoms
I Do Aloe Blacc
Peoples Faces Kate Tempest (from the facebook commercial)
Nose on the Grindstone Tyler Childers
Truth Hurts Lizzo
Let you Down NF
I Gotta Go Robert Earl Keen
Good Ol Days Macklemore
Batshit Sofi Tucker
Makeba Jain
Be Alright Dean Lewis
Bad GUY Billie Eillish
Bad Feeling Ruben and the Dark
Memories Waldeck
Bury Me Alive Kelvyn Colt
Crying in the Club Camilla Cabello
God's Plan Drake
Lie to Me Steve Aoki
Shut up and Let me Go Ting Tings
Alabama Pines Jason Isbell
Get UP Shinedown
I like to move it Reel to Real
That's just some of my daily listening
I'll have more later I promise.
WOW!
If this isn't one for the history books, a freaking panf'indemic right here right now.
Wear masks, (bandanas, scarves, duct tape)
I'm off work because cause I am of that advanced age/compromised immune system demographic that seems to be ground zero for inviting a dirt nap. (See Below)
Some mask facts that I learned prior to this aerosol conflagration.
My department was the main source for all masks prior so I read every day and tried to learn more and more.
Masks are rated (certified by) primarily by NIOSH (federal OSHA essentially)
Masks are classified N, R, or P
N NOT resistant to oily particles
R SOMEWHAT resistant to oily particles
P STRONGLY resistant to oily particles
NIOSH classifications.
| Respirator Class | Minimum Efficiency Level |
|---|---|
| N95, R95, P95 | 95% |
| N99, R99, P99 | 99% |
| N100, R100, P100 | 99.97% |
Check this article out, good facts.
https://www.majorsafety.com/blogs/news/whats-the-difference-between-an-n95-and-r95-respirator
OKAY so whats all this talk of "oily" and "not oily"
Basically these ratings are devised/created for industrial workplaces but still relevant out IRL just less so. (However, see the part about how robust [hours before replacement] a P mask is compared to an N mask)
So you work in an auto repair shop where lots of fumes, gas, oil, paint, solvents are floating around. You would certainly want a P mask.
Maybe you work in a bakery, likely should choose an N mask.
On tuesday and thursday you work doing auto body and on Mon, Wed, Fri you're back at the bakery, if you can only have one mask choose an R mask
The 95, ~99, 100 come from just how good are they at sealing to your face. 95 is 95% effective, 100 is 99.9%. The difference is in how they seal to your face, the P100's have a rubber seal that the 95's do not have hence the higher rating.
BTW Duct tape has a near 100% rating but has some major downsides (although some would argue some sketch upsides as well. This guy is wearing it well. Bwa hah hah (see below)
Okay that's a lot about "disposable masks, what about reusable masks.
Two of my favs come to mind. Both are rated at N99 (though you have to really search packaging to find the official rating, maybe even their website.
#1 VOG masks
#2 RZ masks
Both have breathing valves (technically EXhalation valves.
Pricier by a substantial margin (30 to 40 vs 2 to 10) BUT reusable.
The RZ uses replaceable filters as well
WAY more stylish
OKAY, OFF TOPIC \. Now for a word from the therapy police.
Netflix/Amazon shows I'm watching or have watched recently.
Peaky Blinders
LetterKenny
GOT (if you don't know you are clueless and there is NO hope.
End of the Fucking World
BOSCH
Stranger Things
DEVS
Man in the High Castle
HUNTERS
Longmire
Better Call Saul
Music.......
Human Animal Total Giovanni
Bad Things The Phantoms
I Do Aloe Blacc
Peoples Faces Kate Tempest (from the facebook commercial)
Nose on the Grindstone Tyler Childers
Truth Hurts Lizzo
Let you Down NF
I Gotta Go Robert Earl Keen
Good Ol Days Macklemore
Batshit Sofi Tucker
Makeba Jain
Be Alright Dean Lewis
Bad GUY Billie Eillish
Bad Feeling Ruben and the Dark
Memories Waldeck
Bury Me Alive Kelvyn Colt
Crying in the Club Camilla Cabello
God's Plan Drake
Lie to Me Steve Aoki
Shut up and Let me Go Ting Tings
Alabama Pines Jason Isbell
Get UP Shinedown
I like to move it Reel to Real
That's just some of my daily listening
I'll have more later I promise.
Saturday, January 4, 2020
WOW 2020
Jeepers time flies. Just got back from the memorial for Uncle Herb who passed away on Thanksgiving past.
He's now at rest with Gramma, Marge, and Aunt Gloria in Valley Memorial up in Novato. Rest easy Herbert Sherbert (or Uncle Red) as the other side of the family new him.
Long good life till 93 and he's with loved ones and angels now. (He got in with the angels because of proxy by Gloria, Marge and Gramma)
Lots of family attended from both sides and friends from the ages. Lots of good stories.
We Will remember and miss him.
Jeepers time flies. Just got back from the memorial for Uncle Herb who passed away on Thanksgiving past.
He's now at rest with Gramma, Marge, and Aunt Gloria in Valley Memorial up in Novato. Rest easy Herbert Sherbert (or Uncle Red) as the other side of the family new him.
Long good life till 93 and he's with loved ones and angels now. (He got in with the angels because of proxy by Gloria, Marge and Gramma)
Lots of family attended from both sides and friends from the ages. Lots of good stories.
We Will remember and miss him.
Wednesday, February 28, 2018
Greetings for the new year, yeah it's the end of February but last year sucked so hard that it's taken this long to wipe the slimy discharge away. Just Sayin.
In 17 we had to move all of the family nonagenarians out of their respective homes and into assisted living situations. Sucked. Suckity suck suck sucked. Herb fell and broke his hip, Mom fell and broke many ribs, just couldn't take care of themselves without 24 hour care. Nobody liked it least of all them.
As I have said many times, this getting old is coming at a very inconvenient time.
So Mom is in Pacific Heights Transitional Care and as expected, not loving it. Yes we wish it didn't have to happen. Stubbornness is a double edged sword indeed. Herb is in an assisted living home in Novato.
I'm still working away at the Island of Misfit Toys (AKA COLE HDW)
While a lovely hardware store and full of great people it often gives new meaning to torpor.
Have been reading a bunch, have some New Years Resolutions (to learn/relearn to play some instruments)
Bingewatched some great shows on Netflix.
1. Stranger Things
2. Mindhunter
3.The End of the F***ing World
4.The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt
Just started Kimmy, Loving it! The other three simply ROCK.
Recent Music
Seven Nation Army White Stripes
Best Friend Sofi Tucker
Feel Good Inc. Gorillaz
Celebrate Dirty Heads
Line of Sight ODESZA
Upside Down Gracie and Rachel
Where's My Love SYML
Walk on Water Thirty Seconds to Mars
So I'm going to try to get back into blogging better this year. Also may revitalize my other blog "Carrots Shouldn't Bounce"
Back Soon
In 17 we had to move all of the family nonagenarians out of their respective homes and into assisted living situations. Sucked. Suckity suck suck sucked. Herb fell and broke his hip, Mom fell and broke many ribs, just couldn't take care of themselves without 24 hour care. Nobody liked it least of all them.
As I have said many times, this getting old is coming at a very inconvenient time.
So Mom is in Pacific Heights Transitional Care and as expected, not loving it. Yes we wish it didn't have to happen. Stubbornness is a double edged sword indeed. Herb is in an assisted living home in Novato.
I'm still working away at the Island of Misfit Toys (AKA COLE HDW)
While a lovely hardware store and full of great people it often gives new meaning to torpor.
Have been reading a bunch, have some New Years Resolutions (to learn/relearn to play some instruments)
Bingewatched some great shows on Netflix.
1. Stranger Things
2. Mindhunter
3.The End of the F***ing World
4.The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt
Just started Kimmy, Loving it! The other three simply ROCK.
Recent Music
Seven Nation Army White Stripes
Best Friend Sofi Tucker
Feel Good Inc. Gorillaz
Celebrate Dirty Heads
Line of Sight ODESZA
Upside Down Gracie and Rachel
Where's My Love SYML
Walk on Water Thirty Seconds to Mars
So I'm going to try to get back into blogging better this year. Also may revitalize my other blog "Carrots Shouldn't Bounce"
Back Soon
Saturday, March 4, 2017
Well, we said SEE YA LATER to Aunt Marge today with a lot of family in attendance.
It's of course, bittersweet. We saluted her long happy life and all of the generosity, mirth, love, and tenderness as well as shared some funny stories. A sendoff that I'm sure she was touched by looking down on us.
Those of you who know me know that I'm not the textbook definition of a religious person. I have to say the events of the past few years have certainly altered, if not changed that.
Today I'm struck by how a day that started off wet and rainy, managed to hold up for the majority of the service with just a minor drizzle to not really even inconvenience us. There were many rainbows on the way up to Marge's new home on earth.
I have to say THANKS for keeping the rains at bay for your family.
Tonight it's absolutely been DUMPING, as if the sky opened up and let go of all of our pent up tears.
Wow is all I can say, and I'm not exactly known for brevity. Some would simply say Shut Up!
Actually many have, on occasion. Whatevs!
But I digress. The memorial was attended by many many family members from all sides of our close and special family. The few who couldn't make it had health reasons, passed their cares on to all of us and most will be back there in July to re-celebrate and see if they're keeping the lawn nice and tidy.
It, other than the occasion, was a very nice family get together. We had family from Milpitas, Hanford, Chico, Sonoma, Berkekey, SF, and more. Aunt's, uncles, cousins, nephews, nieces, fom 9 to 94!
Kirk, our resident pastor, and cousin gave a truly heartfelt sermon/eulogy/discourse and reminded us that this was not goodbye, simply See Ya Later, and read from Thessalonians.
Family members shared stories and fond memories of the EEPIE CHOOIE KID.
What a treasure! We were all so lucky to have her in our lives for so long. Big thanks for hanging around Aunt Marge.
BTW there is a GREAT obit in the Chronicle today, you can view it online here;
http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/sfgate/obituary.aspx?n=marjorie-belben&pid=184341198
Seeing all of my extended family today was exceptional. Let's stay better in touch, get together more often, say prayers for those who are struggling with ...whatever.
We are absolutely blessed to have the family we do.
It's of course, bittersweet. We saluted her long happy life and all of the generosity, mirth, love, and tenderness as well as shared some funny stories. A sendoff that I'm sure she was touched by looking down on us.
Those of you who know me know that I'm not the textbook definition of a religious person. I have to say the events of the past few years have certainly altered, if not changed that.
Today I'm struck by how a day that started off wet and rainy, managed to hold up for the majority of the service with just a minor drizzle to not really even inconvenience us. There were many rainbows on the way up to Marge's new home on earth.
I have to say THANKS for keeping the rains at bay for your family.
Tonight it's absolutely been DUMPING, as if the sky opened up and let go of all of our pent up tears.
Wow is all I can say, and I'm not exactly known for brevity. Some would simply say Shut Up!
Actually many have, on occasion. Whatevs!
¯\_(ツ)_/¯
But I digress. The memorial was attended by many many family members from all sides of our close and special family. The few who couldn't make it had health reasons, passed their cares on to all of us and most will be back there in July to re-celebrate and see if they're keeping the lawn nice and tidy.
It, other than the occasion, was a very nice family get together. We had family from Milpitas, Hanford, Chico, Sonoma, Berkekey, SF, and more. Aunt's, uncles, cousins, nephews, nieces, fom 9 to 94!
Kirk, our resident pastor, and cousin gave a truly heartfelt sermon/eulogy/discourse and reminded us that this was not goodbye, simply See Ya Later, and read from Thessalonians.
Family members shared stories and fond memories of the EEPIE CHOOIE KID.
What a treasure! We were all so lucky to have her in our lives for so long. Big thanks for hanging around Aunt Marge.
BTW there is a GREAT obit in the Chronicle today, you can view it online here;
http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/sfgate/obituary.aspx?n=marjorie-belben&pid=184341198
Seeing all of my extended family today was exceptional. Let's stay better in touch, get together more often, say prayers for those who are struggling with ...whatever.
We are absolutely blessed to have the family we do.
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