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LizBeth

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70. I have to go in Monday, having procrastinated and then covid shut down.

Fri May 15, 2020, 02:04 PM

May 2020

They are very much taking precautions. I had not really considered how much the dentist are putting themselves out there, which was silly of me. Was reading when they drill, that really sends it all in the air. So when thinking about it, they have it worse than others. Face close to face.

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I had to have a conversation today with my son. I am 60, a life long smoker. State is opening up. [View all] LizBeth May 2020 OP

I feel that your son is smart. catrose May 2020 #1

If there is any possible way to stay home financially I would. MLAA May 2020 #2

That is something I would have to insist on I think. The young one working skeleton crew now do not LizBeth May 2020 #4

you should insist on a mask barbtries May 2020 #19

I think that is an absolute too. I do not know how they will take that. But, the are reasonable. LizBeth May 2020 #26

Get goggles too! BigmanPigman May 2020 #32

I do agree to protect the eyes, but I am real sure they would not get that. I will have to find out LizBeth May 2020 #38

Tell them you have to wear the goggle due to your glasses. BigmanPigman May 2020 #44

Goggles, mask, eight hours a day, five days a week. Nah. To do all that to get just over minimum LizBeth May 2020 #46

It isn't! BigmanPigman May 2020 #48

Thank you. And as silly as it is, the dog issue is pretty big for me. LizBeth May 2020 #49

I live alone and have a little 17 year old dog. BigmanPigman May 2020 #52

Thank you for your post. It is very helpful and I agree. LizBeth May 2020 #54

Glad to hear it...stay healthy!!!!!!!!! BigmanPigman May 2020 #55

I'm not even a dog person soldierant May 2020 #79

+1 LizBeth May 2020 #83

I know you know all of that soldierant May 2020 #90

Yes. I would have been the other, but this dog has been with me for 8 years, and a lot of it LizBeth May 2020 #91

You're right, the mask protects others more than it protects you. BlancheSplanchnik May 2020 #94

Yesterday was the last day and they were having a meeting to reevaluate. They didn't get LizBeth May 2020 #98

Are you getting unemployment? If you don't go back what's the states position? captain queeg May 2020 #3

I have ACA. I am in a blue state and phase one protect the vulnerable so I think that is on my side. LizBeth May 2020 #6

Do whatever you have to do to stay on unemployment Nature Man May 2020 #8

My son told me tell my bosses, 60, smoke, and don't exercise. I sputtered a bit but then said, check LizBeth May 2020 #9

It's not a being a wuss to protect yourself Nature Man May 2020 #10

thank you so much for this validation. LizBeth May 2020 #11

It's potentially a life and death proposition Nature Man May 2020 #12

Thank you. I do not think I am exaggerating or making stuff up. It feels like I am being rational. LizBeth May 2020 #13

It's not being a wuss. There is a legitimate fear most of us have about being safe when we return. I Evolve Dammit May 2020 #66

I think I would feel safer in a medical office doing clerical work. They allow mask, take it LizBeth May 2020 #75

That's a tough decision.. I'm guessing you'd like Cha May 2020 #5

Exactly. I like my job, and want it, but I am not comfortable going back to this particular job, now LizBeth May 2020 #7

How about finally giving up smoking? PoindexterOglethorpe May 2020 #14

Gosh if it was so simple. Thanks. Ya. I am on it. Every day I consider. More than a decade LizBeth May 2020 #15

start with small steps Skittles May 2020 #18

I get real close and then pick it up again. LizBeth May 2020 #25

see, I was on that pattern too Skittles May 2020 #39

Totally. You are so right on. Thank you. LizBeth May 2020 #42

Have you thought about trying nicorette gum? StevieM May 2020 #104

You know, talking to my son and him saying, 60 and smoker. I told him no, I do not get to use smoker LizBeth May 2020 #16

Part of what makes me crazy about smoking is that PoindexterOglethorpe May 2020 #20

I get you have zero sympathy. So, you have made it clear. You help no one. LizBeth May 2020 #22

And what are you accomplishing by continuing to smoke? PoindexterOglethorpe May 2020 #40

Seriously? Do you get off on this? LizBeth May 2020 #45

Post removed Post removed May 2020 #47

Yes they do..They are scolds. SoCalDem May 2020 #81

Thanks SoCalDem. Certainly is a special kind of person that feels that need, for sure. LizBeth May 2020 #84

Just stop already...n/t bluecollar2 May 2020 #93

Yeah smokers are pariahs nowadays. You won't get cut slack for that captain queeg May 2020 #23

I saw that. I Laughed. Also since 12 I have been on tums and other medicines. LizBeth May 2020 #24

There has been one and only one thing that seems to indicate nicotine reduces Covid 19. And PoindexterOglethorpe May 2020 #41

Tongue in cheek, a little dark humor and irony. LizBeth May 2020 #43

I don't think it's safe. barbtries May 2020 #17

Thank you. I really have been isolating. I went into work once and they had put up the plexi glas. LizBeth May 2020 #21

I think that's probably the safest option. barbtries May 2020 #29

Right. My boys would not come visit with me during this time. Refused for that reason. LizBeth May 2020 #31

Don't go, not worth the risk. JI7 May 2020 #27

Thank you. I think so too. I had a liberal friend on our side tell me a work place would not LizBeth May 2020 #28

your friend doesn't pay much attention apparently. barbtries May 2020 #30

I was the first to walk. March 12 they stopped groups and we started with the cancellations. LizBeth May 2020 #34

you know, if only. barbtries May 2020 #35

Yes. LizBeth May 2020 #37

This RobinA May 2020 #65

They're not ready Jarqui May 2020 #33

Thank you for this thoughtful post. LizBeth May 2020 #36

You're addicted to Nicotine. Ok, we can fix that... MartyTheGreek May 2020 #50

K, so I am going to read this but really. If I stopped smoking now, last week, two months ago, I LizBeth May 2020 #51

Good luck to you LizBeth. smirkymonkey May 2020 #53

I had someone tell me. Never stop quitting. It will take eventually. So, I am back on it. LizBeth May 2020 #56

I was never a smoker, but had a lot of smoker friends. Tipperary May 2020 #59

I read yesterday about the increase in Texas and Illinois. You are right, if just a couple weeks LizBeth May 2020 #67

One day of not smoking, is better than smoking each day... MartyTheGreek May 2020 #62

Say no. Hortensis May 2020 #57

Thanks. LizBeth May 2020 #69

:) Sensible and responsible. Hortensis May 2020 #72

Sorry MFM008 May 2020 #58

stay home... stay safe samnsara May 2020 #60

I have to go in Monday, having procrastinated and then covid shut down. LizBeth May 2020 #70

You have to weigh which is more important: life or money. Listen to your son. Vinca May 2020 #61

No better time to quit than now. You can do it. Both my parents quit. Food will taste better. nt Bernardo de La Paz May 2020 #63

To Trump and the stock market, you are expendable. keithbvadu2 May 2020 #64

in my state, Md., it was announced the day before that the order is rescinded bigtree May 2020 #68

Listen to your deepest self cp May 2020 #71

You are right, I can say that and leave it at that. Thanks, I like. LizBeth May 2020 #74

I agree with your son kcr May 2020 #73

Nicotine MAY kill Corona Cetacea May 2020 #76

This is just so interesting to me. The experience. Consider me. Think about me. I mean we do that LizBeth May 2020 #77

Go to your worksite and check it out, Dan May 2020 #78

Your intuition is usually right ecstatic May 2020 #80

I would like to get a test to see. The whole front desk went down the week of Jan 6. LizBeth May 2020 #85

I think your son loves you and is probably giving you wise advice. pnwmom May 2020 #82

+1 LizBeth May 2020 #86

I was terminated today because i won't go.in bedazzled May 2020 #87

My bosses were suppose to reevaluate today and get back to those of us not working. I didn't hear LizBeth May 2020 #88

Oh i won't get unemployment. I supposedly quit bedazzled May 2020 #89

Until 10 years ago I was a smoker so I feel your pain bluecollar2 May 2020 #92

Two weeks, 30 day, longest 32 days. I have done it more times but I do not know why I can't get LizBeth May 2020 #97

I know how you feel luv... bluecollar2 May 2020 #100

I ordered four face masks but takes forever to get. I am not going out much now, but yes. LizBeth May 2020 #101

I'm in the same position you are, LizBeth, almost exactly. End Of The Road May 2020 #95

Interesting post and I hear you. LizBeth May 2020 #96

Austin, Texas. It USED to be a great place. nt End Of The Road May 2020 #99

I know Austin well. Of all the places in Texas, that is not bad. And I hear you. LizBeth May 2020 #102

Reopening is not about safety quakerboy May 2020 #103

Try to keep an open mind and be open to new ideas. Alwaysna May 2020 #105