Some Covid-19 info

This was some info I was not aware of, so I thought I'd share ... and it's a public post, in case you'd also like to pass on the information.

 From John Hopkins Hospital regarding the Covid-19 virus…

        *  This  virus is not a living organism .   It is a protein molecule (RNA or DNA) covered by a protective layer of lipid (fat), which, when absorbed by the cells of the ocular (eyes), nasal (nose) or buccal mucosa (mouth), changes their genetic code (mutates) and converts into aggressor and multiplier cells.

    * Since the virus is not a living organism, but is a protein molecule, it cannot be killed. It has to decay on its own.   The disintegration time depends on the temperature, humidity and type of material where it lies.

      * The virus is very fragile; the only thing that protects it is a thin outer layer of fat, and that is the reason why soap or detergent is the best weapon. The foam CUTS THE FAT (that is why you have to scrub for 20 seconds or more, to create lots of foam).  By dissolving the fat layer, the protein molecule disperses and breaks down.

    *   HEAT melts fat; this is why it is necessary to use water above   77   degrees for hand washing, laundry and cleaning surfaces. In addition, hot water makes more foam, making it more effective.

    *   Alcohol or any mixture with alcohol over 65% DISSOLVES ALL FAT, especially the external lipid layer of the virus.

  *    Any solution with 1 part bleach and 5 parts water directly dissolves the protein, breaking it down from the inside.

  *    Oxygenated water increases the effectiveness of soap, alcohol and chlorine, because peroxide dissolves the virus protein.  However, because you have to use it in its pure form, it can damage your skin.

  *    NO BACTERICIDE OR ANTIBIOTIC WILL WORK because the virus is not a living organism like bacteria; antibodies cannot kill what is not alive.

  *    The virus molecules remain very stable at colder temperatures, including air conditioning in houses and cars.  They also need moisture and darkness to stay stable. Therefore, dehumidified, dry, warm and bright environments will degrade the virus faster.

  *    UV LIGHT on any object that may contain the virus breaks down the protein. Be careful, it also breaks down collagen (which is protein) in the skin.

  *    The virus CANNOT go through healthy skin.

  *    Vinegar is NOT useful because it does not break down the protective layer of fat.

  *    NO SPIRITS, NOR VODKA, serve. The strongest vodka is only 40% alcohol, and you need a minimum of 65%.

  *    LISTERINE is 65% alcohol.

  *    The more confined the space, the higher the concentration of the virus there can be. The more open or naturally ventilated, the less.

  *    You have to wash your hands before and after touching any commonly used surfaces such as: mucosa (mouth area), food, locks, knobs, switches, remotes, cell phones, watches, computers, desks etc… and don’t forget when you use the bathroom.

  *    You have to MOISTURIZE YOUR HANDS due to frequent washing. Dry hands have cracks and the molecules can hide in the micro cracks The thicker the moisturizer, the better.

  *    Also keep your NAILS SHORT so that the virus does not hide there.

 

Haven't anything new

Tuesday - July 21, 2020   I got nothing

Some much needed rain

78º here in Clarinda, IA at 11:30 am Thursday, with predicted high of 90º.  Dumped 1.6" of rain from the gauge yesterday morning from storm that went through overnight and until about 11 am.

Daughter Michelle with Dawson

Cam, Pat & Emily came Sunday evening and left Tuesday morning.  Patty's dad had 85th Birthday on Monday and she and Emily went fishing down at the bridge early that morning and had fish for a late lunch.

Think there are only two little baby robins in this second setting for the summer

Took several photos while riding the recumbent trike one evening of all the clouds.

Burned trash down at the farm - managed to burn a little area around the barrel - at least downwind. 

With the Covid-19 thing still around, we haven't ventured too much from home.  Spending time on the computer, or working in the shop.  Think Phyllis is about done with another quilt.

Till later, Lynn

Hot and muggy July

92º with high humidity this afternoon - Wednesday - in Clarinda, IA.  Rain is forecast for late tonight, but that doesn't mean we will get it.  The heat and humidity has been good for the corn here in Iowa, but not pleasant for the people.

Been working on the tree planting and terracing work "over the hedge" behind the house.

Got some dirt from the farm to put around
some of my trees.

Ended up with this little snake
in one of the dirt buckets.

They finally got the sign on Fareway

Not a lot going on --  Did go out to help unload the Food Pantry truck from Omaha at the church Tuesday.

Didn't take any photos of the two pallets of boxes we unloaded and put inside for Food Pantry that is open each Wednesday afternoon.

We have missed about 4 Bluegrass Festivals this summer that have been cancelled.  One was postponed from April to September in Branson, hoping that will still be held.  Of course, missed the Annual Glenn Miller Festival in early June that was cancelled.  Have heard that one in Oskaloosa, IA August 5th through 8th are still planning on going on with it.  This is the same time that would have been at our annual summer Kenwood RV rally in State Center, IA - which was cancelled - so hope w can go to it.  Will have spacing and face masks, of course.

Later, Lynn

Hot and humid - then rain overnight

77º with overcast skies here in Clarinda, IA at 11:15 am.  Received 1 inch of rain in our gauge in a pretty good sized storm early this morning (like 3-5 am).

Got these photos from Melissa Miles' Facebook page.  They were on a trip to |Italy recently.  Emma had her 4th birthday on the 21st of June, just two days ahead of our great granddaughter Jessica.  Emma is the great granddaughter of my brother Roger's.

Couple photos of our great granddaughter, Jessica, sent by her mother.  She is always happy, it seems.

Used the new burner barrel out at the farm yesterday.  Took a bit of time, but beats the $125 we would pay during the summer to have trash hauled off.

Couple tomatoes turning red.

Many green tomatoes this plant

Some of my terracing work

Here is letter on all the photos I have worked up for the Kenwood RV Park summer rally at State Center, IA (that has been cancelled for this year) to the Kenwood people who had attended:

I have completed uploading the 2,240 photos that I took at the nine Rallies we attended.  Have not had anyone offer photos from 2013; however, I have contacted the newspaper in State Center to see if they will forward me photo from that year.  If any of you can provide photos from 2013 I will make up an album.

 

2010 – 156 photos.  That year we toured the old grocery museum, school house uptown.

2011 – 267 photos.   We barbequed and played bean bag baseball on the north side of the building

2012 – 150 photos.  We toured the John Deere Works in Ankeny that year where they made cotton pickers.

2013 – 000 photos   Phyllis & I were on our 5.5 month RV trip celebrating our 50^th Wedding Anniversary

2014 – 232 photos.  We toured the Emerson-Fisher valve plant that Denny Arment retired from working.

2015 – 345 photos.  We went in June and attended the Iowa Rose Festival there in State Center

2016 – 315 photos.   We went to the Matchstick Marvels Museum in Gladbrook, IA

2017 – 495 photos.   We toured Reiman Gardens in Ames, IA

2018 – 75 photos   We rode the train and toured  museum at  Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad and James Andrew RR Museum

2019 – 205 photos  We toured Maytag Blue Cheese products in Newton, IA – and Bill Oberholzer’s celebration of Life in Boone, IA

              Most every year, except in June of 2015, we picked sweet corn on Lola’s farm and enjoyed feasting on it and her tomatoes.

 Here is link for Kenwood RV State Center 2010  https://photos.app.goo.gl/7VQySYYvnsdidcYQ8

Here is link for Kenwood RV State Center 2011  https://photos.app.goo.gl/Bo7awo8ax3ZHGyo39

Here is link for Kenwood RV State Center 2012  https://photos.app.goo.gl/FSVz1gqwAMcZ62Rp6

Here is link for Kenwood RV State Center 2014  https://photos.app.goo.gl/i9eP1Tot3hcZ5W6f7

Here is link for Kenwood RV State Center 2015   https://photos.app.goo.gl/YPPaT69CMJ7QipoPA

Here is link for Kenwood RV State Center 2016  https://photos.app.goo.gl/1CWBdhhAeKFfozATA

Here is link for Kenwood RV State Center 2017  https://photos.app.goo.gl/tCjD2qeCEskRoBFx7

Here is link for Kenwood RV State Center 2018  https://photos.app.goo.gl/m5X2FHVdz7JQYNdJ9

Here is link for Kenwood RV State Center 2019  https://photos.app.goo.gl/ruPCSbk7AeyNXuE19

 Clink on that link, or copy and paste it to your browser.

 When I started this project, I had no idea it would take as much time (something over 30 hours) and have the problems with the uploading to the website and then being able to get the right links.  Hope everyone enjoys.

 

Thanks,  Lynn Miles

Am spending some time trying to sort and scan material from the barbershop chorus Men Of A-Chord materials I was given (from over 15 years) trying to work up what can be uploaded to our website (http://www.barbershoptx.com/) for some history of the organization.

Later, Lynn