Nothing like being stuck indoors to bring out the
Mrs. Kravitz in my neighbors.
(And a thank you to Steve at Shadows & Light for reminding me of this wonderful character) We had a bit of an on-line flap the other day here from people with windows and an abundance of down time:
(And a thank you to Steve at Shadows & Light for reminding me of this wonderful character) We had a bit of an on-line flap the other day here from people with windows and an abundance of down time:
(A
variety of residents weighed in on our complex’s Facebook page)
“I live in building # -. . . My porch
overlooks the pool.. . .we observe .
.people changing chairs, going in and out of the pool using the
handrails. . . Just an observation.”
“. . .you should always use sanitary
measures wiping
the pool chairs down before you use
them and when
you leave as a courtesy. . .I hope pool
users are mindful
of social distancing and use all
sanitary measures to keep the pool open. .”
“We’ve been
thinking about this too! We have front row seats and noticed that on some days
social distancing is non-existent!”
. . .
. “chlorine kills the virus. . “
“It’s
not the water in the pool, it’s the contact from touching the chairs,
umbrellas. . . “
(Then things get a bit livelier)
“Our pool should have been closed 2
weeks ago.
Everyone should be VERY aware of the importance
of self-isolation.. . Yes it CAN happen
to YOU!
And YOU
can pass it on to the rest of US who are
hibernating. Close the pool now!!
(You could ask how this person
- never uses the pool by the way – who is a self-proclaimed hibernator is
going to be affected, but well. . . . Then we had a big discussion of chlorine
vs bleach, followed by a voice of reason from a member of the condo board:)
“The
virus is not spread by water so it is safe to go to the pool. The only reason
other pools closed is because of social distancing. . .It is up to each
individual. . .So if you don’t want to go to the pool DON’T.”
(This was followed by a newspaper article stating the same
information.)
PHEW!
Scary times bring out the best in some, and the worst and most cantakerous in others.
ReplyDeleteSigh.
I do hope your pool can stay open.
Storms in teacups indeed. My thoughts were the same, don't go to the pool. or take your own chair and wipes, then of course you have to wipe things before touching and again after, so is it really worth all the hassle?
ReplyDeleteI would have guessed those little covid19's could float around and get on other people and...well who knew.
ReplyDeletei would not go to a pool unless everyone was always ten feet away. Not worth risking my life. It is carried in the air and unless people are not breathing and are always six feet away...it is like Russian roulette.
ReplyDeleteThat's fine about the water, but if it is a gathering place, you would think it should be closed.
ReplyDeleteI would not visit it, even though the chlorine might kill the virus in the water, it's everywhere else. Yikes!
ReplyDeleteExcept that if you get sick because you took an unnecessary risk, you are likely to spread the virus to something like 2.5 other people before you even show symptoms. So even if the pool is full of chlorine, people using it should certainly wipe down everything they touch frequently as well as keep their distance. Just saying well don't use the pool if you don't approve doesn't really cut it. There's no such thing as you do you anymore. Everything you do affects everybody else. The "vigilantes" are right. (And thanks for the blog btw!)
ReplyDeleteWhen in doubt, don't. And stay away from people who do. Damn all what a mess. It does seem to have brought out the best in some people, and the worst in others. Chins up, it can't last forever...
ReplyDeleteCan it?