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LesterOfPuppets 08-18-21 08:30 AM


Originally Posted by Bah Humbug (Post 22189396)
You’re not necessarily trying to stop an individual virus; you’re trying to stop a droplet of saliva carrying a bunch of virus. It’s been shown effective in a few ways. It also stops cold and flu transmission.

Remember, this isn’t airborne in the technical sense; that’s why social distancing works pretty well too. Both are better than either alone.

Yep, and just to reiterate, the masks are worn primarily to keep the wearer's discharges contained rather than protect the wearer from others' discharges.

indyfabz 08-18-21 08:32 AM


Originally Posted by ls01 (Post 22189382)
So with the new variant threat on the upswing. I was going to not address this but, I might as well ask now.
concerning mask usage. The against argument is that the virus is so small it can pass right through the mask fabric. So what is the thought process? Does a mask stop transmission or is it a feel good measure to give people confidence that something can be done to prevent the spread? a measure of something better than nothing?

There was at least one good study and video made about this early on in the pandemic. Masks definitely can curtail the amount of virus "expelled" into the air.

Mojo31 08-18-21 08:54 AM


Originally Posted by indyfabz (Post 22189163)
Watch the monkey get hurt.


ksryder 08-18-21 08:54 AM


Originally Posted by WhyFi (Post 22189013)
When that product was announced, I tried to think of how it might be worthwhile to me. Couldn't find up with much.

My understanding is that they're for CX where burping tires is more of a risk.

genejockey 08-18-21 09:17 AM


Originally Posted by Velo Vol (Post 22189342)
Slow day. Everyone must be attending.

https://twitter.com/AP_Planner/statu...71606399225857

I won't be able to attend. Maybe if it were Turing the country.....

Mojo31 08-18-21 09:17 AM


Originally Posted by Bah Humbug (Post 22189386)
The storm that was supposed to hit yesterday afternoon is still not here. They always get hung up and the meteos never seem to catch on.

It may have spun up this way. We've been getting big rains since Sunday. Mowed the yard this morning at 7:00 because it was the only foreseeable dry time before we leave on Friday.

big john 08-18-21 09:17 AM


Originally Posted by indyfabz (Post 22189408)
Ancient Egyptian Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine convention in town. Lot of fez wearing going on.


indyfabz 08-18-21 09:22 AM


Originally Posted by big john (Post 22189497)

"I wanna be your holy man."

I have their entire catalog. Probably my favorite album. Certainly in the top 2 along with Aja. Guitar work on "Green Earning" is amazing.

ls01 08-18-21 09:31 AM


Originally Posted by Bah Humbug (Post 22189396)
You’re not necessarily trying to stop an individual virus; you’re trying to stop a droplet of saliva carrying a bunch of virus. It’s been shown effective in a few ways. It also stops cold and flu transmission.

Remember, this isn’t airborne in the technical sense; that’s why social distancing works pretty well too. Both are better than either alone.

Makes sense. I have been avoiding analyzing this particularly political polarized piece of p.p.e. I figured, I'm not paying for them, I'm alone most of the day, I only need it when I'm around coworkers. No big deal. But now some of my friends are getting drawn into the politics. And dragging it with them everywhere. On top of we are starting to look like another mandate may be on the horizon.

ls01 08-18-21 09:32 AM


Originally Posted by LesterOfPuppets (Post 22189415)
Yep, and just to reiterate, the masks are worn primarily to keep the wearer's discharges contained rather than protect the wearer from others' discharges.


Yep, people seem to forget that...a lot...

ls01 08-18-21 09:34 AM


Originally Posted by big john (Post 22189497)


I said good day!

MoAlpha 08-18-21 09:50 AM


Originally Posted by indyfabz (Post 22189420)
There was at least one good study and video made about this early on in the pandemic. Masks definitely can curtail the amount of virus "expelled" into the air.

Ad Bax, whose lab that video came from, was a very fast-ass rider in his day, in addition to being a brilliant scientist, and is still killing it on the roads around here.

Velo Vol 08-18-21 09:58 AM


Originally Posted by seedsbelize (Post 22189406)
I will spend a part of the afternoon battening down for Grace.

Do you paint messages to the hurricanes on your plywooded-over windows?

Eric F 08-18-21 10:19 AM

Mid-August in So Cal, and it's mid-60s with drizzle this morning. I'm loving it!

I did a MTB ride yesterday evening on a route that I always seem to pick when the temps are north of 90. Mid-80's and a bit more shade than usual (later in the day), and I crushed my PR on the 2.5mi climb.

indyfabz 08-18-21 10:31 AM

The 44th Imperial Potentate.


https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...a49b3b338.jpeg

Velo Vol 08-18-21 10:39 AM


Originally Posted by indyfabz (Post 22189625)
The 44th Imperial Potentate.

Boldly taking the lane.

indyfabz 08-18-21 10:50 AM


Originally Posted by Velo Vol (Post 22189632)
Boldly taking the lane.

Moolah Temple No. 54 from Memphis representin’.


https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...5cae836b0.jpeg

LesterOfPuppets 08-18-21 10:57 AM


Originally Posted by indyfabz (Post 22189625)

Is this part of that Mummers shindig?

Oh I guess that's not 'til New Year's.

indyfabz 08-18-21 11:02 AM


Originally Posted by LesterOfPuppets (Post 22189659)
Is this part of that Mummers shindig?

No. Ancient Egyptian Oder Nobles of the Mystic Shrine convention is in town. I remember when they were here in the early 2000s.

genejockey 08-18-21 11:22 AM

My Grandfather was some kind of Shriner. Mostly what he did was dressing as a clown and visiting kids in the hospital, that sort of thing.

big john 08-18-21 11:29 AM


Originally Posted by Eric F (Post 22189599)
Mid-August in So Cal, and it's mid-60s with drizzle this morning. I'm loving it!

I did a MTB ride yesterday evening on a route that I always seem to pick when the temps are north of 90. Mid-80's and a bit more shade than usual (later in the day), and I crushed my PR on the 2.5mi climb.

I don't remember this happening in August, ever. Not riding today, at least not yet. I could probably benefit from a few days off the bike.

Yesterday 4 of us went up to Camp 9 from the Santa Clarita side. I was drenched from sweating in that humidity but we actually felt a little cold while hanging around at the top.

Velo Vol 08-18-21 11:42 AM

datlas is still recovering from baseball.

A cautionary tale.

Eric F 08-18-21 11:43 AM


Originally Posted by Velo Vol (Post 22189743)
datlas is still recovering from baseball.

A cautionary tale.

His recovery has included multiple bike rides in the Los Angeles area.

indyfabz 08-18-21 12:02 PM

Rapha Core jersey scheduled to arrive tomorrow.

datlas 08-18-21 12:05 PM


Originally Posted by Velo Vol (Post 22189743)
datlas is still recovering from baseball.

A cautionary tale.

I am fine. Went on a very wet ride this morning and briefly met a friend of big john. Because conditions were quite wet (unusual here, I am told) I did not have time to socialize. Went to the top of Mandeville and then back home. Heading to USC soon to meet up with daughter #2.


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