Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

GulfCoast66

(11,949 posts)
34. A neighbor gave us several Level 3 surgical masks.
Wed May 20, 2020, 09:54 PM
May 2020

Last edited Wed May 20, 2020, 11:22 PM - Edit history (1)

One step down from a N95. Only they don’t seal around the edges. So I wear a buff over it which presses it into my face and nose and keeps out leaks around the edges. I feel pretty secure in it.

I may look silly wearing a buff with elastic of a face mask coming out of it around my ears but I could not care less.

Had one asshole at Lowe’s ask why I was wearing it. Which is odd because most people had them on. But I’m middle aged white and he saw me get out of my truck. Probably assumed I was an ally.

I told him I was raised to care about my fellow Americans and wear it to prevent getting anyone sick in case I had it and was unaware. He never said another word. Which is good because my next comment was going to be STFU.

Recommendations on MASKS [View all] underpants May 2020 OP
Republicans in my area are attacking people on Facebook phylny May 2020 #1
just tell them to STFU Skittles May 2020 #5
I don't give a damn about them. phylny May 2020 #8
I thought to myself yesterday Skittles May 2020 #9
It's fucking facebook. Fuck 'em. Iggo May 2020 #41
I thought about actually writing "Trump & Republican Protection" on my mask. WyattKansas May 2020 #46
I made 2 with batik fabric, double layer, insert pocket for filter, and pocket for pipe cleaner sinkingfeeling May 2020 #2
What also works great for a DIY mask to shape around the nose... Salviati May 2020 #4
Unbent paper clips wrapped in electrical tape also work well StarfishSaver May 2020 #26
Your masks sound really nice! crickets May 2020 #10
I used this pattern. There are like 3 sets of instructions: a plain mask, one with insert pocket, sinkingfeeling May 2020 #14
Thank so much for the link! nt crickets May 2020 #25
I bought a cloth mask that sounds similar to the one you have but hadn't thought about pipe cleaners NoRoadUntravelled May 2020 #40
UNDERPANTS! jberryhill May 2020 #3
Haha, he should come up with a tightie-whitie version for MerryBlooms May 2020 #15
😆😆😁😁 underpants May 2020 #22
There are several designs Buzz cook May 2020 #6
Medford, Oregon: Local Dollar Store had 4 full racks of the hair elastics as of Sunday. MerryBlooms May 2020 #13
I use cotton fabric... stillcool May 2020 #7
These bamboo ones are nice... jmg257 May 2020 #11
Some KN95 masks are in stock... Buckeye_Democrat May 2020 #12
I bought KN95 much cheaper than that cally May 2020 #19
Yea, lots of websites have them a lot cheaper than $10 a mask. LisaL May 2020 #20
I know cally May 2020 #27
Great! Buckeye_Democrat May 2020 #21
I have several types of masks helpisontheway May 2020 #16
Takes 4 weeks after ordering cally May 2020 #17
You actually got them? Green Line May 2020 #28
Yes cally May 2020 #35
KN95s are available. LisaL May 2020 #18
Not an ad, but... Chiyo-chichi May 2020 #23
Underpants, Joann's Fabrics is selling already-made masks for 3.99 to 5.99, depending on the size. Nay May 2020 #24
Excellent. Thanks. underpants May 2020 #32
Just remember, if you don't want to go IN the store, you should go to their website, joann.com, and Nay May 2020 #44
Thank you. Buckeye_Democrat May 2020 #36
I didn't see a link for that. Can you post it? Thanks Arazi May 2020 #42
Their website is: joann.com and when you are on the site, put "masks" into the search Nay May 2020 #43
I bought some masks marketed as KN95 on Ebay. Flaleftist May 2020 #29
I am waiting to get some CountAllVotes May 2020 #31
There are multiple sellers on Ebay right now that they they are in stock. Flaleftist May 2020 #33
No, I'm talking 3M N95 masks CountAllVotes May 2020 #37
Just wrap an old rag around your head CountAllVotes May 2020 #30
A neighbor gave us several Level 3 surgical masks. GulfCoast66 May 2020 #34
Good for you! CountAllVotes May 2020 #38
Yeah. It was odd. I think seeing a guy who by all appearances should be a trump supporter, GulfCoast66 May 2020 #39
I have some from amazon with replaceable filters that Meowmee May 2020 #45
We're using drug store "surgical" masks for going to the store, etc. MineralMan May 2020 #47
Latest Discussions»General Discussion»Recommendations on MASKS»Reply #34