LIVING OFF GRID

This blog is about our travels in our solar powered "Airstream" and living off grid, in our passive solar home, near Bancroft, Ontario, Canada.

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Saturday, 4 April 2020

HOMEMADE PROTECTION

Our COVID - 19 numbers continue to climb here in Canada and each day our government issues new guidelines to follow. Yesterday when I went shopping in Peterborough I was impressed with the number of people wearing masks, most being homemade. This morning we went through the house and found enough supplies in Mary's sewing closet to make several good quality personal masks suitable to wear when shopping.

Above you can see what we used, pipe cleaners, elastic, fabric, and vacuum cleaner filters.

In just a few miutes Mary and stitched together all the parts and the first mask was ready for trial. It fits snuggly and breathing is not a problem.

Not a very complimentary picture but it does give you an idea how the mask fits aand looks. We no longer worry about appearance, we worry about our safety. I believe we will be wearing masks for shopping from now on.

Safe travels and stay healthy.

5 comments:

  1. Be safe for both of you. I'm new follower to your blog.

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    1. Thanks Axle; Hope you enjoy the blog and stay well yourself.
      Art

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  2. Hey Art and Mary greetings from Rob and Carina Gast in Waterloo! I was amazed to see your clip on Youtube, remembering our Small Group days at Bramalea Alliance. Great to see you both and your amazing place there! We now have 2 girls, 14 and 16, lots on the go!

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    2. Hi Rob and Carina;
      Has it been that long?? Girls 14 and 16. So good to hear from you. Love to connect. I posted our e-mail address but took it down after 24 hours. If you still need it post again and I will respond asap. Looking forward to chatting.

      Art

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