Anonymous wrote:People being as careful as you want them to be don’t want to hang out with strangers. How would you find these people? They are at home like you are!

It's basically true, OP. We are observing basically the same cautions you are (plus we telework) and since we aren't doing the kind of hangouts you describe with friends, we definitely would not be up for this with strangers.

Anonymous wrote:What parks and trails are you hitting up? Every time I hit one it’s packed!

I don’t go near people.

I have been to turkey run, Orronoco Park in old town, all of the creeks/nature centers in Arlington, but only during the week.

What parks and trails are you hitting up? Every time I hit one it’s packed!

I & DH work from home since mid-March, and we have no restaurant dine-in, No playground, Grocery shopping 2x a month by 1 person, No park, No hiking, No any sports, no hangout with any neighbors/families/friends etc. Except recently we put our child back in daycare a few weeks ago even though they require kids to wear mask at daycare as well. Well, that makes us a risky family right away.

I don't think you can 100% trust anyone in a bubble or pod or whatever you call it. I mean, if you're willing to wear a mask, stay socially distant, etc. you should be fine hanging out w/most anyone.

I know 2 people who have gotten covid from their "trusted" pod recently. One adult, one child. The virus was really bad for the kid; but really, really bad for the adult (going on 6 weeks). One of the pod adults "forgot" to mention that they visited with a close friend who was passing through town.

We are very, very safe. We have a small handful of families we get together with for hikes and play dates. Everyone wears a mask and tries to keep their distance (e.g., we set up picnic blankets at least 6 feet from each other or, while on a hike, take turns being in the rear to get a mask break).

Are you seriously trying to meet new people to social distance with? That sounds very risky.

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Anonymous wrote:People being as careful as you want them to be don’t want to hang out with strangers. How would you find these people? They are at home like you are!

I don't know, I would like something like this. I'm taking the same level of precautions as OP and would love to find a "bubble" so my toddler can get some peer interaction, but it seems like the majority of those who are seeing others have adopted the illogical "well, if I'm doing anything, might as well do everything" attitude.

Maybe neighborhood listservs?

That’s exactly what we are looking for - a safer bubble. Our friends have kids in daycare and are too high risk for our comfort. PP what area do you live in?

If you start doing this, you are not really being that careful. Why would you trust total strangers?

And yes, someone not working at home is a risk.

Anonymous wrote:People being as careful as you want them to be don’t want to hang out with strangers. How would you find these people? They are at home like you are!

I don't know, I would like something like this. I'm taking the same level of precautions as OP and would love to find a "bubble" so my toddler can get some peer interaction, but it seems like the majority of those who are seeing others have adopted the illogical "well, if I'm doing anything, might as well do everything" attitude.

Maybe neighborhood listservs?

Anonymous wrote:People being as careful as you want them to be don’t want to hang out with strangers. How would you find these people? They are at home like you are!

This.

People being as careful as you want them to be don’t want to hang out with strangers. How would you find these people? They are at home like you are!

Anonymous wrote:I am like you, but your husband sounds like a pretty big risk to others. An N95 let’s just potentially infected droplets escape.

OP here - he is always outside when near people and the N95 are only a risk to others when they have the cool flow valve, that is what you’re referring to I believe. Also, my husband doesn’t not go anywhere other than his empty building. So our risk is mainly for the others that he is around outside.

Anonymous wrote:I am like you, but your husband sounds like a pretty big risk to others. An N95 let’s just potentially infected droplets escape.

What? No you are misunderstanding N95.

There are some N95’s that are designed for things like outdoor painting or lawn care or that only protect the wearer because the have a one way valve. But the majority of N95’s work in both directions.

I am like you, but your husband sounds like a pretty big risk to others. An N95 let’s just potentially infected droplets escape.

We have been taken Covid very seriously for personal reasons with family. We only do outside activities with no one around like big parks or hiking. We get grocery deliveries and shop online (not much of a change pre pandemic). We are not going out to restaurants or walking around crowded areas or playgrounds. I am home with our kid and DH is alone in his own building for work and wears an n-95 whenever near people. We are just looking to meet other families with similar social distancing to have safe play dates etc. not debating anyone’s social distancing beliefs so please don’t make this derogatory. Would love ideas how to meet people. Thanks !