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Frits Snips

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What's up?
« on: November 12, 2020, 05:38:22 am »
Hi. A short note from the playground. We're in a sort of lock-down here in The Netherlands, which means I am out of work for at least two weeks (probably longer). People look at me weirdly because I don't wear a face-mask, because they are useless (the face-mask, that is, or maybe the people also, I don't know, probably) and because I don't seem scared (which i am not). Our politicians are slowly trying to find a way to get us vaccinated as soon as it is available. They can't force us (yet), but they are trying to force us in some way or another. I ain't taking it! These are creepy times in a full blown batshit crazy world in which "Frits" is mostly a spectator.

How's you guys?

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Re: What's up?
« Reply #1 on: November 12, 2020, 11:24:59 am »
Meh, I don't mind wearing a mask to go to the store, I think the jury is still out on how this is transmitted but I'm not sure about that either. infections seem to be ramping up everywhere, my daughter got it and was sick for a couple days but is fine now... Other than that I think it's probably time to reign in and watch the world go by for awhile, I'm mostly quarantined as an artist anyway so it doesn't affect me the same as others who have had to alter their existence a lot. Maybe the economy will go bust for awhile, that won't be great for many who are used to the "American way of life" in other words consumerism run amok but thats probably a nice correction over here...

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Re: What's up?
« Reply #2 on: November 12, 2020, 04:08:11 pm »
The masks are really just a symbol.  They do constrain the distance of exhaled covid-19, but if you are in the space that a person with covid-19 was breathing (whether masked or not), you are f*cked if you imbibe for more than 15 minutes.  At least, that is the latest research conclusions.

And yeah, you'll find that social distancing is the only viable containment.

On another note, we may get to see the first attempt to overthrow the US gvt.

Interesting and entertaining times.

I have resorted to tequila on a daily basis.
 
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Re: What's up?
« Reply #3 on: November 13, 2020, 06:55:15 am »
Never been a better time to be selective with attention. Failure to look long and hard enough has left us unsuccessfully immersed in the current political/covid reality and as a result...life is simple. Were happy and healthy here. Glad to hear from ya.
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Re: What's up?
« Reply #4 on: November 13, 2020, 08:12:29 pm »
Never been a better time to be selective with attention.

Isn't that the truth, for Election Day/night we went camping to Goblin Valley UT. no cell service, just checked out, I don't have TV anyway other than Youtube and Netflix so I don't seem to have near the angst that those around me seem to have. As for Tequilla Ray, I'm enjoying a drink or two myself!

Cheers,

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Re: What's up?
« Reply #5 on: November 13, 2020, 09:34:26 pm »
Never been a better time to be selective with attention.

Isn't that the truth, for Election Day/night we went camping to Goblin Valley UT. no cell service, just checked out, I don't have TV anyway other than Youtube and Netflix so I don't seem to have near the angst that those around me seem to have. As for Tequilla Ray, I'm enjoying a drink or two myself!

Cheers,

K1

Thats awesome. We've really been wanting to get up the mountain but my spare time seems to be little to none this year, which is fine, is what it is. I enjoy hearing from you guys. I'm a bit far out and so I don't do much more than sharing at a surface level with most of the folks I deal with daily.

Haven't missed a day of work. In Wyoming, we don't wear masks into establishments unless we're planning on holding up the joint. Wouldn't know if i would have had it (the covid) or not. Im of the mindset to just keep on chopping wood and carrying water until further notice and of the several times I've been sick (having a toddler helps) from the sounds of it, i wouldn't be able to differentiate between it and anything else. I know of a few people that have had it and the reports are that it was fairly mild and so I probably wouldn't have even noticed if thats the case. Not sure. The fight or flight response may be busted here and we've failed to have an over reaction one way or the other. I don't believe in isolation or that it's even possible. The plan for now is to deal with what actually happens as it arises so we'll see how that goes.

I can say without equivocation that without havinv done some of the work prior, I would have found this year especially difficult to navigate. Mostly knowing whats in my control and what isn't as well as not having the old programs running unconsciously, triggering all those old reactions that keep the circus rolling along and keep one fully engaged with the belief that something is wrong and it needs to be fixed. Urgently. Hurry! Lets talk about it. To death!...people make it easy to want to "socially distance." As much as I enjoy watching people beat their head against an invisible wall...

I've had the pleasure of experiencing several "dark night of the soul" moments this year which I find quite beautiful in my life. They always lead to something more real and visceral. I used to hate watching my ideals get trampled by the real and still do but I'm not as fooled by that guy anymore. The one that thinks he knows better ::)

Other than that man, I know it sounds cliche but Im literally loving every moment with this little girl. She's such a little sh*t (like someone) :D. At least she's cute while doing it. She has a way of reminding me what's important or at least bringing one back from the **** show that everyone seems to be convinced is real.

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Re: What's up?
« Reply #6 on: November 14, 2020, 10:06:52 am »
Good to hear you're all doing okay! I just found out that my place of work will probably open up again next Thursday, so that means I will have something to do for at least two days a week.

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Re: What's up?
« Reply #7 on: November 14, 2020, 04:32:50 pm »
Mike (biiusotu), what up down under?