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[Carol the Dabbler]

10 minutes ago, Van Buren Supernova said:

Photoshoppppppppppppppppppppppp

I'm not sure that would work.  Seriously.  I think there may need to be some sort of interaction between the garment color and the person's face (maybe a bit of reflection or something?)

If you printed out some pages of pure color, though, and glued enough of them together to cover the person's front, that might work.  But the exact shade would depend on the printer used, so there would be a similar risk as with buying clothing on line, based on how it looks on the monitor.

 

[Artemis]

35 minutes ago, Van Buren Supernova said:

@Artemis, I believe you are the newest member who is constantly active, so maybe that's why you feel so.

Yeah, I think that is the reason.  And on top of that, I didn't come here until after S4 had started airing.  So I missed the heyday.

I actually did stop by this forum sometime in 2012, when I first started watching the show.  But at that time, the headline said something about this being a UK forum, which left me with the impression that it was solely for fans living in the UK.  I thought I couldn't participate, so I passed it by.  So very sad, I could have been subjecting you all to my unasked-for informative posts and random picture sprees all this time. 

(I should add that it wasn't entirely the headline's fault that I missed out.  I could have investigated further, but I was disillusioned with the Sherlock fandom at the time, and thus disinclined to give anything fandom-related much of a chance.)

 

[Van Buren Supernova]

True, printer and monitor accuracy has been a problem forever. But I think it is the easiest way to try all sort of shade and at least get the range because you seem to give a lot of effort in trying to get your color.

As for learning, the one that you need is pretty basic, I taught couple of friends and within less than couple of hours they know how to do basic stuffs. The challenge is to get the software though.

 

As for UK Forum, I got same impression too, but I was too distraught that time about Reichenbach Fall (misunderstood a friend of mine and thinking that big part of Sherlock story is written after his death), thought he was really dead and need to talk about it, alhough I wasn't confident at all about joining a forum, and almost quit when my English was criticized a lot. Luckily I had been a lurker for awhile before joining and believe that this place is not terrible despite the not pleasant experience.

 

[Van Buren Supernova]

[Artemis]

23 minutes ago, Van Buren Supernova said:

I wasn't confident at all about joining a forum, and almost quit when my English was criticized a lot. Luckily I had been a lurker for awhile before joining and believe that this place is not terrible despite the not pleasant experience.

Who criticized your English??  I will smack them upside the head with my English degree.

 

[Carol the Dabbler]

52 minutes ago, Artemis said:

I actually did stop by this forum sometime in 2012, when I first started watching the show.  But at that time, the headline said something about this being a UK forum, which left me with the impression that it was solely for fans living in the UK.  I thought I couldn't participate, so I passed it by.

Oh, good, looks like Tim took that down.  I think he was merely trying to distinguish this forum as "the real thing," but yeah, I thought it sounded just a bit exclusive.  OK, I just checked, and it appears that you were the catalyst for the change [here], back in 2017.

47 minutes ago, Van Buren Supernova said:

... almost quit when my English was criticized a lot.

I think I remember that.  As I recall, it was someone (mentioning no names) who is no longer active here.  Not that there's necessarily any connection, but we do try to run a hospitable establishment here.

 

[Artemis]

18 minutes ago, Carol the Dabbler said:

OK, I just checked, and it appears that you were the catalyst for the change [here], back in 2017.

 

[Van Buren Supernova]

2 hours ago, Artemis said:

 

Hey, don't go!

If you go, the newest regular member would be more than four years old!! Good god!

[Carol the Dabbler]

Does anyone know of a simple way to protect oneself from inhalant allergens for brief periods of time?

My cat allergy has flared up recently, and I'd like some way to keep from making it worse while cleaning the litter boxes.  Maybe some specific sort of dust mask?

 

[Artemis]

I'm afraid I don't have any ideas for you at present.    Hopefully somebody else will.

 

[Caya]

Er, aren't those ffp2/3 masks (though I think they're called N95 in the US) supposed to filter dust particles? 

[T.o.b.y]

8 hours ago, Caya said:

Er, aren't those ffp2/3 masks (though I think they're called N95 in the US) supposed to filter dust particles? 

That's exactly what they're made for!

[Carol the Dabbler]

I'm not familiar with that terminology -- are you talking about the masks we're currently required to wear in public places?  Assuming that you are:

When using them to block (or at least diminish) allergen transmission, I'm guessing (?) that I'd need to wear a fresh one every time, which seems wasteful.  But I'm also guessing (?) that any of the currently-available cloth masks would also work reasonably well against litter dust, so if I had several I could use them each once and then wash them all.  Now I'm wondering whether hand-washing would be adequate to de-allergen them?

Definitely over-thinking this!

 

[Van Buren Supernova]

Not to give wrong impression, I don't mind being criticized at all, feel free to do so, very aware of my own shortcoming. Just that particular past felt like personal attack that make me wonder if it's frown upon here (that UK plays a part too) because I would gladly leave without any hard feeling, all my life I try to never overstay my welcome. It's all well now.

 

21 hours ago, Carol the Dabbler said:

Does anyone know of a simple way to protect oneself from inhalant allergens for brief periods of time?

It must be a dilemma to be allergic but loves cats. Oh dear.

As for masks, I have multiple cloth masks that I wash just like how I'd wash clothes. I tried to do whatever tricks someone told me, but almost burned them. Why don't you try one and see how it goes? I'd recommend washing them rightaway after using.

Above that medical mask and N95 should provide better coverage with N95 being the higher end. 

Also, would it help if you change the kitty litter to sand type? The dust could be.. I don't know, more natural? 

[Van Buren Supernova]

Who says no man is an island?

[Carol the Dabbler]

1 hour ago, Van Buren Supernova said:

I don't mind being criticized at all, feel free to do so, very aware of my own shortcoming. Just that particular past felt like personal attack that make me wonder if it's frown upon here

You're talking about when someone repeatedly criticized your English usage?  That was very bad manners.  It's one thing to offer friendly advice, but quite another thing to be harshly critical.  We certainly don't have any grammar requirements here!

1 hour ago, Van Buren Supernova said:

t must be a dilemma to be allergic but loves cats. Oh dear.

As for masks, I have multiple cloth masks that I wash just like how I'd wash clothes. I tried to do whatever tricks someone told me, but almost burned them. Why don't you try one and see how it goes? I'd recommend washing them rightaway after using.

Above that medical mask and N95 should provide better coverage with N95 being the higher end. 

Fortunately I'm just mildly allergic to cats, but my nose has been very irritated this winter, not sure why, and my allergy has flared up a bit.  I'm not even sure which is cause and which is effect.  I assume both will calm back down when spring arrives, but meanwhile I'm in coping mode.  Thanks for your mask advice.  I'll just have to see what works for me.

1 hour ago, Van Buren Supernova said:

Also, would it help if you change the kitty litter to sand type? The dust could be.. I don't know, more natural?

I don't think it's the litter (which is made from recycled newspapers).  And it's not very dusty compared to most types.  I suspect it's mostly the feline additions in the dust that bother me.

Alex pointed out that I should stop nuzzling the cats, which I should have thought of myself of course.  Years ago I had a cat who was hyperallergenic.  Every time I handled her to any extent (for example, if I'd been combing her), I had to wash my hands before I dared to touch my face.  I think one of the current bunch may be a bit like that (and naturally it's the one who really loves to cuddle -- but we've had him for ten years already, with no noticeable problem until this winter).

 

[kimber8ada]

Years ago I was horrified to think I might be becoming allergic to cats. But then I realized that every time my allergies acted up when I nuzzled my cat he had just come in from outside, so it was the pollen I was reacting to.  Thank goodness!

[Carol the Dabbler]

Hi, Kim!  Glad to hear that your allergies are mostly non-cat-related.

My allergy doctor talked a lot about "total load," meaning the sum of all one's allergies.  I think my worst allergens are mostly dust and mold.  If I can keep the house tidy, so I'm basically dealing with only the cat allergy, it's no big deal.  (Though perhaps it's just as well if I don't nuzzle them.)

 

[Artemis]

On 1/12/2021 at 10:21 AM, Carol the Dabbler said:

I'm always a bit leery of brand-new vaccines, but hopefully this one will work well.  Have any of your people had adverse reactions to it?

I got my first dose today, I'll let you know if I experience any adverse reactions.  So far all I have is a very sore arm.  I'm also feeling short of breath, but I suspect that's just anxiety.

 

[Van Buren Supernova]

5 hours ago, kimber8ada said:

Years ago I was horrified to think I might be becoming allergic to cats.

I have that worry quite constantly, knowing that allergy could develop over time. Pressing or nurrying my face in my dog's fur is one very effective way to calm me down and remember things are not as bad, so please never let it happen, I still have many faces to bury.. it doesn't sound too good, but yeah, it's unfortunate that some people have allergy to animals.

Wondering if it's vice versa. That would be worse if domesticated cat/dog have human allergy, since they are basically dependent and we are everywhere.

[besleybean]

My sister's ex-partner but still house mate(don't ask, it's complicated!)is/was technically allergic to cats...

but they have always had two cats, it was a case of submersion to become tolerant, or something...

her girlfriend next door(told you it was complicated!) also had cats...

[Carol the Dabbler]

16 hours ago, besleybean said:

My sister's ex-partner but still house mate(don't ask, it's complicated!)

That happens more often than you might think, and yes it's complicated!

 

[besleybean]

An  amusing aside...

our best man and his wife, ended up staying together, simply because they couldn't sell their house.

Following the....'we are going to break up' phone call...

we had a 'we're pregnant again' phone call and that was that...

[Carol the Dabbler]

How long ago was that?

 

[besleybean]

Oh, over 25 years ago...

there may some sort of resolution with my sister's situation , in the next year or two...

her housemate is hoping to retire and then decisions will have to be made-

re: locations, house mates etc.