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Is your personal risk high?
Posted by castelnuovo on Wednesday, April 1, 2020 10:19 PM

I am 52 and healthy but I work in an extended care for now, with lots of very old people. We wash hands and disinfect like our lives depend on it, well, I guess it does. I have shoes for work, and my commuter shoes stay in the garage. I disinfect their sole upon exiting the hospital. Nothing that was at work enters the house, stays outside or in the garage. So far no residents or staff are positive, knock on wood.

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Posted by ikar01 on Wednesday, April 1, 2020 10:48 PM

I'm 69 this year.  I got layed off about three weeks ago.  Health could be better, I'm being treated for severe leg pains, diabetes, from the Vietnam War, along with, hypertension, Cholesterol problems, eye problems that would make dry eyes a blessing.  I have been going out only to the store and back for some times now.

Now outside of Publix, Target, and Walmart about the only place left to go would be the gun shop for a pack or two of coffee and some ammo, not that three's a place to shoot that might be open now.

Good thing is that I hope Modelpalooza might still happen this year so I get some build time in along with getting someone to fix our well.

 

 

 

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Posted by Blackpowder1956 on Wednesday, April 1, 2020 11:21 PM

I am 64 and I am an Anesthsiologist. I take care of everyone, so my risk is high indeed.

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Posted by goldhammer on Wednesday, April 1, 2020 11:39 PM

Very. Almost 67 with icd/pacemaker that went off 3 times this morning.  They didn't want to admit me, but once they looked at the download data, they found the shocks didn't stop the fibrillation....it did on it's own.   Now have a couple of tests tomorrow on both sides of the box.they think they might have to replace a lead but not right now.

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Posted by GMorrison on Thursday, April 2, 2020 12:50 AM

Up until a month ago I was an usher at Church, wife a Eucharistic Minister,

Just counted the days since, so no.

Three friends got the disease so far, one died.

 

Bill

 Modeling is an excuse to buy books.

 

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Posted by Peaches on Thursday, April 2, 2020 1:23 AM

42, but a little bit of hypertension, but other than that in good condition.  Though stuck in a one bedroom that I can't really do anything to. 

WIP:
Academy F-18 (1/72)

On Deck 

MH-60G 1:48 (Minicraft)

C-17 1/144

KC-135R 1/144

Academy F-18(1/72)

Ting Ting Ting, WTF is that....

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Posted by Cadet Chuck on Thursday, April 2, 2020 2:58 AM

I'm 78, have an artificial heart valve, with congestive heart failure and a-fib.  I don't dare leave the house, but friends and family are dropping food off at my door as needed.  Doing fine so far!

Gimme a pigfoot, and a bottle of beer...

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Posted by rob44 on Thursday, April 2, 2020 6:32 AM

Blackpowder - 68 year old fellow Anesthesiologist. Nice to see another one of us into modeling!

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Posted by Cdn Colin on Thursday, April 2, 2020 7:28 AM

I'm 46 and not really at risk.

In fact, I think I probably had it over the past week and a half.

I could go for a walk with my wife at a moderate pace; I could have a conversation with her; but not both at the same time without needing to catch my breath.  One night I had a fever.  My wife also had symptoms.

I didn't get tested; just assumed I'd better self-isolate for the sake of everyone else.  I think I've come through the other end; I was fine after a short jaunt on our treadmill.

 

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Posted by modelcrazy on Thursday, April 2, 2020 7:32 AM

59 year old eletronics tech with a double lung transplant. Considered important for some reason so I still go to work although there are just six of us instead of hundreds. The roads look like Thanos really did snap his fingers and remove half of the population. The wife is working from home an we go to the stor when needed. I have to say though, it's nice to see most everyone being as bug cautious as I always am.

Steve

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Posted by cwalker3 on Thursday, April 2, 2020 7:44 AM

I'm 66 with COPD, but in otherwise good health. The wife and I have been pretty much hunkered down for two weeks now. We've both been to the store once, but have started having groceries delivered. I feel terrible though having someone else risk their life so I can have my Cheetos.

Cary

 


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Posted by jeffpez on Thursday, April 2, 2020 8:06 AM

I'm a 71 year old retired stock broker with a pacemaker and prone to respiratory infections so I'm staying close to home and only venture out to walk a few miles every morning. Hopefully we'll all be here to compare stories when this problem has passed us.

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Posted by Tojo72 on Thursday, April 2, 2020 8:10 AM
No

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Posted by scottrc on Thursday, April 2, 2020 8:15 AM

52 yr old Mechanical Engineer who is safer at the office than at home.  There are six of us and we are staggering our time in the office and working from home part time to practice limited exposure.  My state is under stay at home, but we support law enforcement evidence systems and are deemed essential.  

I started cycling and triathalon training about three years ago and am healthier now than when I was in my twenties, but I am also a statistician and believe the numbers are against me and must protect myself and others. I ride my bike just about everywhere when I have to, but the bike trails, too many people on them right now, which is why many areas are closing them.

My wife works in EMS, so our risk is high that she could bring a freeloading bug home, but me being and ex licensed HAZMAT specialist who is still anal about situational awarenss, doning proper PPE, and following good DECON practices, and her training and overall awareness about cleanliness and protection, we should be ok.  

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Posted by Don Stauffer on Thursday, April 2, 2020 9:16 AM

I am of advanced age, with kidney failure (on dialysis), so I am at high risk.  I have been wearing a mask when I go out shopping since day 1.  As a physicist I know some of the statements of so-called experts are wrong.  I am not worried by the individual viruses themselves getting through the mask- most of the virus load is carried in water droplets, which many masks do filter well.  And, the effect of masks is multiplicative.  If two people wearing an 80% mask are talking to each other, the probability of viruses getting through is 4%.  Two 90% masks and the residual is 1%.  Sure cuts down on the load.

I also have half a box left of the vinyl gloves I bought a year ago that I use when I spray paint.  I wear them when I go out.

 

Don Stauffer in Minnesota

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Posted by JohnnyK on Thursday, April 2, 2020 9:38 AM

I am 71 and in excellent health. When my wife and I go to the grocery store we wear gloves and masks. We do a lot of handwashing.

Your comments and questions are always welcome.

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Posted by panzerpilot on Thursday, April 2, 2020 9:57 AM

49 here. Airline Pilot. Low risk now that I am not flying (per sked) for quite a while and have not flown in 13 days. Good health.

I've been laying low. Social distance visits with my good friend neighbor in their yard, 10 feet away. One quick trip to the store and one grocery delivery.

I have been experiencing the exact same issue as Cdn Colin above, since I last flew. Allergy like symptoms with a slight tightness of chest and a bit short of breath. I am still able to function and even exercise. It's getting a bit better every day. Pollen count is high around here (Houston) though I've never had issues with it before and I grew up here in the area. I've been taking Guaifenesien (active ingredient of mucinex) to clear out minor congestion. It's just strange and could be nothing. I'm very laid back and not prone to anxiety. No cough. No fever.

The good news is I have a massive stash of paint and kits, etc. It's been a while since my last kit.

Good luck to all!

-Tom

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Posted by Tanker-Builder on Thursday, April 2, 2020 10:56 AM

Hi;

 Well as most know I had my chest opened about three years ago to fix a " Bubble" on the heart ( an Aneurism). Discovered at the time of a serious auto accident. Still walk Four Miles a day and regret what is happening. Why? I started going to a Gym/Therapy center( Silver Sneakers) and was doing excercises to correct my Whiplash problems that were never treated. Now that center is closed.

      It was working too. Did 2 miles on the Recumbent Bike and wasn't breathing hard. I do have a two lead ICD now since the surgery. Seems the "Bubble" damaged the heart wall near where the electrical signals are generated. Hasn't gone off though ( Thank GOD ). The other stuff is due to aging and being stupid when I was younger. Ah, it is what it is.

      I am pretty much a homebody anyway. Except for my Train Museum Duties( Now Cancelled) and my LEGO group meetings ( Now Cancelled). Here in  New Braunfels it looks like the Apocalypse happened. I have NEVER seen so many places to park since I moved here! Stores are limiting certain items and insuring you keep that Social Distancing!

       I believe this will blow over and Americans will quickly forget about this. The fact is at my age ( 76 ) I am a prime candidate for lottsa stuff. I just try to stay clean, well fed and Model building happy. Plus, to relax I read a lot too! Well Fed means eating carefully and balancing my meals with NO Salt! It works too. I have lost 12 pounds and feel like a new ( Old ) man! 

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Posted by DRUMS01 on Thursday, April 2, 2020 11:19 AM

I am retired at 60, am a cancer survivor and kidney donor, but I feel in good health. My doctor and two specialists say I am healthy as an ox. Prior to the closure of my fitness center I've been high impact exercising 5-7 days weekly for 5 months. Now my wife has COPD and sleep apnea and my son is multi handicapped with numerous complications. For those reasons I am very critical when it comes to cleanliness, washing, and distancing.

I am praying and hoping this does not infect any of us or our loved ones. Based on this message string, it seems everyone is following State and Federal recommendations. Please continue to follow thier guidelines, take your medications, and watch over your families well....

Ben

"Everyones the normal until you get to know them" (Unknown)

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1/35 Churchill Mk IV AVRE with bridge - DONE

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1/35 CH-54A Tarhe Helicopter

 

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Posted by Rob Gronovius on Thursday, April 2, 2020 11:20 AM

I'm 56 and in excellent health. I work in an appliance factory making high end refrigerators that no one is buying because no one is working. They deemed our job "essential".

I supervise part of the assembly line where my workers install the refrigerator doors on the units as they come down the line. We touch units and doors that have been touched by dozen of other workers.

I work with many people who have zero bathroom personal hygiene. I minimize my trips to the restroom and maintain safety gloves on at all times.

Our union leadership may have been in contact with someone who had symptoms so they have been quarantined at home. Upper management is working from home.

But the factory workers are virtually atop one another on the plant floor.

It's only a matter of time before someone who has it spreads it to others in the factory.

In another building, someone did either come in contact with or showed symptoms. They shut down that building beginning Tuesday evening and will reopen it Monday.

We've been getting workers from the shutdown building to fill holes on our assembly line. We have a lot of absenteeism due to lack of child care, workers who have high risk people in their own household (like caring for an older parent or spouse), or workers who just don't want to risk contracting the disease.

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Posted by wpwar11 on Thursday, April 2, 2020 2:05 PM

50 and in good health.  My job is considered essential although I don’t know how.  Im a salesman for exterior home improvement-windows, decks, fencing, etc.  Theres been no new business for nearly 2 weeks.  This is usually a time of year when it’s 12-15 hour work days.  Half my crews don’t feel safe working on our current projects.  If I make a  visit to a clients house we stay outside and practice social distancing and wear the protective gear.

Maryland issued a stay at home order on Monday.  I have a letter stating  my business being essential.  It was issued by the company I work for in case authorities pull me over while working.  

I consider myself low risk. 

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Posted by stikpusher on Thursday, April 2, 2020 2:52 PM

I’m 54, in good health, retired, and living on the edges of civilization. I’m doing fine. My worst exposure risk is doing runs to the stores for groceries and other such goods. My wife on the other hand has an auto immune condition, and although she is in good health currently, that can change overnight when her condition flares up. Thankfully, we are pretty well stocked up on most items.

 

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U is for URANIUM... BOMBS!

N is for NO SURVIVORS...

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Posted by fox on Thursday, April 2, 2020 5:06 PM

I'm 79 and a retired lab technician. Had a kidney transplant, triple by-pass and have to use a bi-pap at night. I'm doing OK. The wife is OK too. We use N95 masks when we go to the stores. Have a box of them under the spray booth for use when painting. Getting a lot done on the workbench.

Yesterday, we had a drive-by 70th Wedding Anniversary parade for one of the members of our community. We lined up at one end of the community and slowly drove by their home while waving, cheering and blowing the horns. Great to see the smiles on their faces. Knock on wood, no one in the community has come down with the virus.

Jim  Captain

Stay Safe.

 

 

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   On the Bench: Artesania Latina  (aka) Artists in the Latrine 1/75 Bluenose II

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Posted by Robotism on Thursday, April 2, 2020 6:39 PM

I'm like half the age of everyone else here and suffer from poor health so I am at risk. Doesn't help last week I fell down the stairs and have a concussion from it, I can't wander too far but when I do it's in isolated areas and I don't touch anything.

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Posted by DasBeav on Thursday, April 2, 2020 7:01 PM

55 yr. old semi-health nut. Weights, elliptical, golf, and swimming. I can't play "real sports" because of broken bones, ligament damage, and just plain wear and tear. But I look good! Live in the "sticks" of Ohio, between C-bus and Cleveland. My county got its first case of Covid19 today. Today it was 50 and sunny...we call that "shorts weather".  I will be powerworshing the house tomorrow.

Stay safe everyone!

 Sooner Born...Buckeye Bred.

 

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Posted by tankboy51 on Thursday, April 2, 2020 7:58 PM

I don't want to jinx things.

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Posted by goldhammer on Thursday, April 2, 2020 9:15 PM

TB-  I have a 2 lead ICD as well mine hit me 3 times on Wed, for the first time since put in 9 1/2 years ago.  Had I been standing I know I would have been on my knees or face planted on the floor.  It picked me up about 3 inches off the toilet seat and tossed my cap 3 feet in front of me.

Believe me, you don't want to be the end user....it felt like I got hit in the back with a semi doing about 20mph

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Posted by Brian Miller on Thursday, April 2, 2020 9:24 PM

I'm 36 and I am a masonry contractor, so I get my excercise at work. I haven't been to the doc in awhile but I assume I'm healthy. I'm probably safer at work because I am by myself.

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Posted by Ted4321 on Friday, April 3, 2020 2:12 AM

I don't know.  My son was born a few hours ago.  We're still at "the inn". I do know I wanna go the hell home though. 

T e d

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Posted by stikpusher on Friday, April 3, 2020 8:31 AM

Ted4321

I don't know.  My son was born a few hours ago.  We're still at "the inn". I do know I wanna go the hell home though. 

T e d

 

Congrats to you and your family on your newborn son.

 

F is for FIRE, That burns down the whole town!

U is for URANIUM... BOMBS!

N is for NO SURVIVORS...

       - Plankton

LSM

 

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