Free Masks and Free Tests

 Going into a big box, I saw a woman standing near a huge cardboard box. I asked if she had a mask for me. She gave me one, said they were new. I asked for one for Tommy. Tommy came along a few minutes later and got one for both of us. Good deal. 

Except I will never use it. The mask is very narrow and unfolds to be wider but not enough to cover my nose and chin. It will barely fit over my lips. It has two rubber straps that are a continuous loop and fit around the head. First of all, the rubber straps would cause me to have a violent reaction and sores on my face and wherever it touched my skin. Then, on each side are two staples that would touch my skin. Since I am allergic to metals, those places the staples touched would cause red sores. I have contact dermatitis and must be careful.

This was poor planning and design. I will give away the four we have not opened. 

As I was talking to a manager in Publix, I saw a "Free Mask" sign. I asked about the free masks, and she said it was three to a person. I took my three and asked for three for Tommy. These are a better design and fit. But, there is still the loop of elastic that goes around the head. Neither Tommy nor I like the two loops of elastic around our head. I can fix that by sewing the elastic by hand to form two loops for the ears and still have the mask tight on the face. I may replace the quarter-inch elastic with the eighth-inch elastic. 

Several weeks ago, a blogger posted a site for free tests. Those were in the mail Thursday. If we need them, we have them. Pandemic supplies take up room on shelves! I am not hoarding stuff, but there are things we seem to need--gloves, sanitizer, masks, tests. And, I have multiples of everything, still not a hoard. Then, there is a cache in the car.

Today is a pretty Saturday and there are things I want to do and need to do outside the house around town. I need to drive my car! We absolutely stay in if it is raining, so getting out in pretty weather is a must. I want a porch so there is something here to do. Standing on the front porch is not much fun. 

How about you? Do you have pretty weather and things to do? How is your weekend so far?