Yea, and now the school thing is starting up....when schools will open.  Our small school had a meeting and they asked me to come.  They are determined to open....of course our class sizes are smaller - in our favor- but I am just not sure if I am ready to read to groups of kids. The young ones are really going to struggle with masks....I hope they are doing the right thing....

but, I’m trying to decide if I really want to expose myself to this in mid-August.   I may request no kids until later.   I’m pondering my options (I am a volunteer after all.). It’s really hard, I want to support kids and teachers but....

Sandy in TX (Centergranny) said:

 Is there a pattern name and I missed it? 

good question.  There probably is and I likely knew the name the 1st time I made one of these.  But that was a good 5 years ago and I don't remember now.  The block that makes the tails is just a Snails trail block.  the tricky part is getting the colors in the right place - very tricky actually.  I made the cat blocks 1st and putting them on the wall.  then VERY carefully making the 4 patches for the center of the snails trail, then sewing on the triangles (used the freezer paper method of pp'ing).  And I had to redo a few of them because I spun the wrong direction.  

here is a good close up of a snail trail block, I think I did mine 1 more layer.

my DD is struggling with the heat at the nursing homes while fully gowned/masked/face shield.  while doing OT.  They've had several people pass out because they keep the nursing homes so warm for the residents.  She's started putting ice packs in her bra.  not sure how she's accomplishing that because she wears a size b but whatever   She's definitely liking the rehab hospital much more these days, it's colder.    The nursing home is testing all the staff every week, which is handy because one of her home health families is now quarantined.  Since she's being tested so regularly - takes most of every Monday morning - she doesn't have to go get tested for the other places.

How are you making the neck scarves?  I may try that for her.

I did that when I was doing Shakespeare in the Park...swirled it the wrong direction. I was freaking out so I put it all away and haven't touched it for a decade! :D 

these blocks  would give me the heebeejeebees!!! and I might break out in hives!!...but looking at it logically...I can see how to create a 'brain marker' for accomplishing this...color of triangle must be the same along the top of the block...as long as that is met...this block would work..

So the best way not to mix up the colors is to take colored pencil and just put an X in each shape of your paper what color you need there. No colored pencil then just write the name of the color in that spot like yellow, purple........etc. Yes I can see that you definitely could mix that up very easily.

Do we need to make neck coolers?

We can ya know!

I just sent my Las Vegas son more masks, he got a new job (he is out of the Air Force) so he has to wear a mask while at work.

Maybe she would like this better - not for everyday but FOR WORK.  I know it looks like a little old lady bra, but she might be much more comfortable at work.  I think I am going to order one and try it, and see if it really feels any different.  I am having trouble finding a front-closing bra that is not a stiff athletic bra, and is comfortable enough for every day, and doesn't hurt my arms, elbows and shoulders getting it on and off - and fits well.

https://www.dreamproducts.com/apparel/lingerie-bras/cooling-snap-front-comfort-bra.html    

bornblesse2 said:

how are the Covid counts where you are?

We have over 20,000 cases and still rising.  They say we will peak in August.

The cooling neck wraps are quick and easy.  I got the  beads from Amazon for like $7.

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LABFIEND said:

Do we need to make neck coolers?

No, I got this one......they are just strips of 4.5" x WOF.  Section it off as you fill with the beads.

They only get one each so it isn't like the masks.  A marketer found cooler neck towels (?) for like $1.50 at Walmart and then they found some of those cheapy battery fans that you can wear around your neck.  They are putting them under their gowns LOL

It might not work, but at least we are trying!