It Pays to Wear a Mask

@DianneN (247186)
United States
February 26, 2021 7:16pm CST
Briefly...., our grandson, in the red with the trophy, was asked to be the goalie for a hockey team far from home. Our older son and our grandson had to stay in a hotel for the game. They walked into the hotel wearing masks. In the lobby, they saw the hockey team running wild and the parents congregated without masks drinking and socializing. They waved a hi and immediately took the elevator to their room. They bring their own blankets and pillows when they have “away” hockey games. My grandson suited up in the locker room the next day with his mask. His dad wore a mask and helped him. He has lots of protective equipment to wear. As a goalie, he didn’t wear a mask, but the following week, our son found out that all the parents and all the children came down with Covid-19. All except our son and grandson. So wear your masks! Btw, we are home from our ski vacation and celebrating Friday date night. As if we’d skip it!
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@Tampa_girl7 (50147)
• United States
27 Feb 21
I wish everyone would wear them.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
27 Feb 21
Oh, so do I! Here’s the proof.
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@kaylachan (68853)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
27 Feb 21
Welcome back from your vacation, and congrats on the team thing.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
27 Feb 21
Thanks! It is so good to be home except for all the cleaning and laundry I had to do. Oh, that kid of ours wins almost every game.
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@kaylachan (68853)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
27 Feb 21
@DianneN That's a good thing. I bet he's glad.
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@ptrikha_2 (46856)
• India
27 Feb 21
In the sports events we are watching, we hear about strict protocols and bio-bubbles. I think that during such events, post match celebrations should be done in a supervised manner with non-players always wearing masks. Overall in India, the cases were coming down. Yet in some states and cities, people became a bit complacent or may be careless and cases are on the rise. So well, still not the time to relax !
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@ptrikha_2 (46856)
• India
28 Feb 21
@DianneN Yes. I am seeing a lot of people been administered vaccines in many countries but I am interested in knowing how effective they are down 3/4 months. That would be very crucial.
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@ptrikha_2 (46856)
• India
2 Mar 21
@DianneN Here vaccine registrations have started for 60+ age group plus those who are 45+ but with doctor certified co-morbidities.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
27 Feb 21
I understand and agree. How stupid can people be???
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@LadyDuck (471002)
• Switzerland
27 Feb 21
Good suggestion, too many now feel protected enough and I cannot understand the reason. I am so glad that your son was there to protect your grandson.
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@LadyDuck (471002)
• Switzerland
27 Feb 21
@DianneN I will continue to wear the mask when I go out, I only feel safe covering my mouth and nose. There are many idiots around.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
27 Feb 21
There are still so many lunatics running around without masks or not wearing them properly. So aggravated. Thank you!
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
27 Feb 21
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• Midland, Michigan
27 Feb 21
Good for them for following the same practices of not fraternizing with those not in your immediate circle too. That might be when everyone caught it.
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• Midland, Michigan
27 Feb 21
@DianneN silly people.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
27 Feb 21
Exactly! My son was disgusted to see that the second he walked into the lobby. The parents had bad cases, too.
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@kobesbuddy (78882)
• East Tawas, Michigan
27 Feb 21
Those parents were in charge of their children, teaching them that masks don't matter! How foolish And your son/grandson were safe, because they followed the rules! Thank God
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
27 Feb 21
Thank the Lord! I’d go insane if they caught the virus.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
27 Feb 21
@kobesbuddy So far. I hope it stays that way.
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@kobesbuddy (78882)
• East Tawas, Michigan
27 Feb 21
@DianneN Being smart and safe, has kept your entire family from getting sick!
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@much2say (55387)
• Los Angeles, California
27 Feb 21
Happy Fri-date night . . . if you were skipping it, I'd say this account was hijacked and it's not you . I know your family does all the right/safe things . . . and thank goodness. We cannot control anyone else and their choices, but we can do whatever can to keep ourselves things safe - including wearing a mask!!
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
27 Feb 21
Thank you! After a long day of cleaning and laundry, it was welcome. Even if I had to have it on a Monday,bit was welcome. Exactly! Those fools all suffered badly. I hate to say it, but they should have known better. At another game, one father called his son out of a game immediately, because his coach had gotten Covid. He didn’t want to expose the other kids the second he got word. Some people are consider and smart, while the rest are idiots.
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@much2say (55387)
• Los Angeles, California
27 Feb 21
@DianneN Hope you had a lovely evening ! Seriously, it was quite foolish. That was definitely not the time or place to let their guards down. I hope everyone recovers from this, but it could have totally been avoided. Those idiot types make me so angry!
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@Tina30219 (81888)
• Onaway, Michigan
27 Feb 21
Your son and grandson did the right thing wearing their masks as for the others shame on them. I hope you enjoyed your Friday date night. I know you have got to be glad to be home.
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@Tina30219 (81888)
• Onaway, Michigan
27 Feb 21
@DianneN That is right there is no place like home for sure. Those adults are suppose to showing the kids the right thing to do and them not wearing a mask is showing them it is ok not to wear one.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
27 Feb 21
My son couldn’t wait to tell us. Shame on them is right. One would expect them to know better. Thanks! It’s nice to sit and enjoy the night. As soon as hubs gets off the phone, we will relax and watch a movie. No place like home!
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@msdivkar (23359)
• India
27 Feb 21
Nice practical experience. Your story has to be publicised by the government to promote wearing of masks.
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@msdivkar (23359)
• India
2 Mar 21
@DianneN I saw a video regarding masks not being worn properly by the users in big cities. Most replied that they feel breathing problem wearing the masks. That may be true to some extent but there is no use of hanging a mask on your ears.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
3 Mar 21
@msdivkar I agree. I see so many with their noses hanging out of their masks. It drives me crazy.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
27 Feb 21
Thanks! People around here don’t even wear their masks properly.
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@rakski (121049)
• Philippines
27 Feb 21
oh my goodness, good thing they wear masks
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@rakski (121049)
• Philippines
27 Feb 21
@DianneN yes, they do, But there are times when the two of them are always out in the mall and mostly they eat outside. It is a good thing kids are not allowed to go out yet because we usually go together
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
27 Feb 21
@rakski I imagine being out and about like that would cause anyone to get the virus, especially eating out. Keep your family safe.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
27 Feb 21
They always do. Did your MIL and SIL wear masks?
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@Shiva49 (26649)
• Singapore
27 Feb 21
Home sweet home. Let us not drop our guard anytime soon. The lesson is not learned still by some.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
27 Feb 21
@Shiva49 That’s about all we can do, unfortunately.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
27 Feb 21
Thanks! It’s aggravating how many still don’t wear masks or wear them properly.
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@Shiva49 (26649)
• Singapore
27 Feb 21
@DianneN And we are left to take evasive action!
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@nela13 (58526)
• Portugal
27 Feb 21
Your son and your grandson did the right thing. How irresponsible were the others!
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
27 Feb 21
Exactly! My son used his elbow to press the elevator button and immediately washed his hands when got to the room.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
27 Feb 21
@nela13 We both know it and do it. I am not too sure the covidiots do.
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@nela13 (58526)
• Portugal
27 Feb 21
@DianneN oh course, we should always wash our hands as soon as we get home.
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@sh2ker (503)
• Bury, England
27 Feb 21
I think there are a lot of people who need to read this. I’m tired of people saying masks don’t work. This proves they do.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
28 Feb 21
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
27 Feb 21
It’s so true! We have a lot of idiots here who don’t wear them, and many who don’t wear them properly.
@sh2ker (503)
• Bury, England
28 Feb 21
@DianneN We have them here to. Though it’s usually wearing them wrong rather than not wearing them at all.
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@Bubba90 (1755)
• Indonesia
27 Feb 21
luckily your son and grandson are fine. they still care about using masks when people don't care about it. they have protected themselves and their loved ones way by using markers.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
27 Feb 21
Very well said. Too bad so many people still don’t wear them here.
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@Bubba90 (1755)
• Indonesia
27 Feb 21
@DianneN yes in here too same, It reminds me that when corona entered Indonesia for the first time, the masks became scarce, hand sanitizers were also scarce and market foodstuffs sold out, people always used masks. now we are used to living side by side with this virus, and some people don't really care about health protocols anymore.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
27 Feb 21
@Bubba90 The exact same thing happened here in the USA. People can be such fools knowing how deadly this virus can be.
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• United States
27 Feb 21
Happy date night! So glad by wearing masks it’s helping! Yes wear a mask say it again :)
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• United States
3 Mar 21
@DianneN Yes I agree!
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
27 Feb 21
Thanks! And wear a mask properly!
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@rebelann (112767)
• El Paso, Texas
27 Feb 21
It boggles the mind that people still don't take covid seriously not to mention that now there's fear of an avian flu which might hamper progress with covid.
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@rebelann (112767)
• El Paso, Texas
28 Feb 21
Yeah, but at least we're not that dumb so let em be stupid, maybe some of them will finally learn this is a serious matter @DianneN
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
27 Feb 21
It does boggle the mind. It’s exasperating!
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
28 Feb 21
@rebelann You are so right! The idiots!
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@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
27 Feb 21
I wish this post would go global! It PROVES that mask wearing should be mandatory in enclosed public places.
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@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
27 Feb 21
@DianneN I've seen plenty of those too.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
27 Feb 21
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
27 Feb 21
It should be mandatory to wear them properly, too. I’ve seen so many idiots with their noses hanging out.
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@sunrisefan (28524)
• Philippines
27 Feb 21
Your son and your grandson's abiding with health protocols really paid off. I hope the rest of the parents and your grandson's team mates recovered from their Covid 19 infection.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
27 Feb 21
Thanks! My son and grandson are always careful. I worry that the kids don’t wear masks during competitions, but at least they are tested before hand and parents must watch the games outside on a huge TV. All teammates and their parents had to quarantine and are as fine as they can be now.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
27 Feb 21
@sunrisefan Yes, they are very careful most of the time. The kids are required to wear masks all the time except when playing.
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@sunrisefan (28524)
• Philippines
27 Feb 21
@DianneN That's good! Despite the pandemic, the kids can go on with their activities with the proper health protocols.
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@Rashnag (30592)
• Surat, India
27 Feb 21
Good that you are taking precautions. I hope everyone realises the importance of wearing masks and wears them. Good that you are back. See you around more here. Have a good day. Take care
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
27 Feb 21
Many thanks!
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@Rashnag (30592)
• Surat, India
28 Feb 21
@DianneN your welcome
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
27 Feb 21
Glad you are home safely and your grandson is well. Thoughts go out to those with COVID.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
27 Feb 21
Thanks! It’s good to be home. Our son is coming for a visit. So much to talk about.
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