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Outside?

MoJoV — Sat, 04 Apr 2020 23:42:28 GMT

Do you walk outside these days? We do every day without masks. I see lots of people walking with strollers and kids are playing outside (not together). Some of my neighbors and my brother and his wife rarely leave the house. How about you? We live about 25 miles west of Chicago which has been very hard hit.

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Annabellethecat66 — Sat, 04 Apr 2020 23:41:00 GMT

I go in my yard. But mostly I have a screened back porch that backs up to woods and an uncovered back porch.

Lately, I'll sit out there for a short time.

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qvcfreak — Sat, 04 Apr 2020 23:42:27 GMT

I take my Khloe around the neighborhood but I do wear my mask. And when I'm outside working in the back yard, no mask and I really enjoy it.

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Skezeldog — Sat, 04 Apr 2020 23:43:02 GMT

Yes I walk over 3 miles every day in my neighborhood. Have enjoyed seeing kids playing in their yards, riding bikes, chalk art. Beautiful, warm, fresh air and sunshine lifts my spirits.

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september — Sat, 04 Apr 2020 23:43:16 GMT

I do. Every day, for at least an hour. I don't wear a mask, and I cross into the street or across the street, if I see other people approaching

most others try to do the same. Had a weird episode today, when a couple (running) came around the corner behind me suddenly, and we were very close to each other. The guy got a few feet ahead of me, and spit off to the side of the walkway. I jumped away as quickly as I could. Can't believe anyone could be such a slob at a time like this

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proudlyfromNJ — Sat, 04 Apr 2020 23:43:26 GMT

Funny you should mention this. Our street is very narrow with no shoulder so it is not really a street for walking.

Well today everyone and their mother was walking here. Been here 35 years and have never seen all these walkers before.

Some nice person left the bag of their dogs you know what on my lawn. I am so mad.

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FrostyBabe1 — Sat, 04 Apr 2020 23:43:42 GMT

I spend as much time outside as I possibly can!

I walk, run intervals, bike, do part of my strength training or just sit in my chair in the sun with a book.

I haven't worn a mask in the past and am not likely to wear one now.

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Mz iMac — Sat, 04 Apr 2020 23:47:15 GMT

Of course! The last I heard, we are not under quarintine just **yet.**

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MoJoV — Sat, 04 Apr 2020 23:48:42 GMT

@september Unreal!! That kind of behavior is awful enough anytime but these days it's almost criminal. What a scumbag.

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tansy — Sat, 04 Apr 2020 23:52:11 GMT

I walk with the dog several times a day. I'm not wearing a mask yet. The sidewalk is very wide with plenty of rocks where I can step to the side if need be.

I can also sit outside in the backyard when I want to. I wish I had bought the patio table and chairs that I was considering back in November.

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nana59 — Sat, 04 Apr 2020 23:53:01 GMT

@september wrote:
I do. Every day, for at least an hour. I don't wear a mask, and I cross into the street or across the street, if I see other people approaching

most others try to do the same. Had a weird episode today, when a couple (running) came around the corner behind me suddenly, and we were very close to each other. The guy got a few feet ahead of me, and spit off to the side of the walkway. I jumped away as quickly as I could. Can't believe anyone could be such a slob at a time like this

i'll say it one more time....you can't fix stupid.....i hope he twisted his ankle before his run was over....yup...i'm in that kind of mood.....glad you were aware of your surroundings...

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spursfan2 — Sat, 04 Apr 2020 23:53:53 GMT

yes, I sit in my yard to get sunshine & fresh air as often as I can. makes me feel rejuvenated & lifts my spirits. no close neighbors so I dont have to worry bout that.

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twinny70 — Sat, 04 Apr 2020 23:54:08 GMT

My DH walks every day and I walk some of the time since our gym is closed. We hot tub every day and I read a good book out on our front porch when it's warm enough. We don't wear a mask to walk, but today, I made us both two cotton fabric masks which we will wear whenever we have to go into a store. We see lots of walkers, strollers and bikers.

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sunshine45 — Sun, 05 Apr 2020 00:10:47 GMT

have been out walking almost every day 2 - 3 miles.

went out this week at different times to go to the bank, the post office, work, several grocery stores/sams club, and two restaurants for takeout.)

i am not wearing a mask or gloves and see very few people who are wearing them.

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suzyQ3 — Sun, 05 Apr 2020 22:44:14 GMT

I walk almost every day, usually with our dog. I've had to change our route, though, because our beach and beach path is closed. I go on streets where I feel safe walking in the street rather than the narrow sidewalks.

I am now wearing a mask (or some facsimile thereof) when I go to the market but not when walking. I'm careful to judge distance, although it's hard sometimes: like when two bicyclists came right up behind me.

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SurferWife — Sun, 05 Apr 2020 00:20:55 GMT

Yes, we go outside. I need fresh air after siting at my desk all day, working. My husband goes outside to work out.

I heard someone say, "What's the use of being alive if you can't live?". To that, I say, "exactly".

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manny2 — Sun, 05 Apr 2020 00:29:46 GMT

Yes, I go out for a walk everyday,. I just keep my distance from other people. I do see a lot of children playing together that do not live in the same house. That is lazy parenting at best. We all have to do our part to hopefully end this nightmare.

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AuntG — Sun, 05 Apr 2020 00:39:27 GMT

I'm trying to walk 20 minutes each day (it's still cold here) and DH walks about 45 minutes each day. No need for masks because we are somewhat rural with a park nearby. If someone was out there at the same time as me, I'd just walk home.

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GCR18 — Sun, 05 Apr 2020 00:40:32 GMT

It's still a tad cool to be outside here. We are supposed to reach 50 this week. I would expect to see more activity. I like to putter around the garage, so that's where you'll find me once it gets closer to 60.

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Foolywooly11 — Sun, 05 Apr 2020 01:28:58 GMT

I recently downsized to an apartment, so I have to walk my dog every day. I don't wear a mask, but I don't walk quite as far as I did before. I have a patio where I can get some fresh air, & I'm enjoying turning it into my little oasis. I'm even having a go at starting a garden in a small area where I can plant, so we'll see how my brown thumb does!