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utee94 · « **Reply #4242 on:** May 25, 2020, 09:38:44 AM »

I went to a public place for the first time yesterday. Well, other than the grocery store and Home Depot that is.

My brother and his wife, and my wife and I, went to a nearby brewery. They were seating at 25% capacity inside with tables spaced 10-12' apart. And they have a large open biergarten out back with tables similarly spread, that's where we sat.

The servers were wearing masks, most patrons were not for obvious reasons, but every time I went up to the bar to order, I put mine on.

Nobody was allowed to sit at the bar, which was actually great. Normally it's all full of their "regulars" who take up space, occupy the bartenders' attention, which results in a long line of "non-regulars" who often go ignored for long stretches. Now, with limited seating capacity and nobody at the bar, there were no lines and it was easy to get a drink. I think I kind of like this new world in the time of Coronavirus...

FearlessF · « **Reply #4243 on:** May 25, 2020, 10:04:48 AM »

there are stools at the bars here but at least 6 feet apart, probably closer to 10-12 feet

4 stools at a long bar looks a bit odd, but I'm thankful

I prefer to sit at the rail - yup, I'm one of those annoying regulars

Cincydawg · « **Reply #4244 on:** May 25, 2020, 10:15:23 AM »

We might go up to Sweetwater brewery tomorrow for lunch. They have pretty decent good and a grand beer selection plus an outdoor seating area that is super nice.

They usually are about half full at lunch and have plenty of room.

betarhoalphadelta · « **Reply #4245 on:** May 25, 2020, 10:19:34 AM »

Quote from: FearlessF on May 25, 2020, 10:04:48 AM

there are stools at the bars here but at least 6 feet apart, probably closer to 10-12 feet

4 stools at a long bar looks a bit odd, but I'm thankful

I prefer to sit at the rail - yup, I'm one of those annoying regulars

I prefer sitting at the bar as well...

But in the current environment, I can see why they'd avoid it. You end up with a handful (at least) of people in F2F contact with the bartenders, at MOST 6' away, and those patrons (because they're eating/drinking) without masks.

What happens the minute one of those patrons coughs and they're within 6' of the taps, or of a tray of clean glassware, or the tray of limes/olives/etc, or anything else that's within the spray zone? All that stuff is now suspect.

At a table you'll mostly just contaminate your table, which should be getting cleaned between patrons anyway.

FearlessF · « **Reply #4246 on:** May 25, 2020, 10:29:51 AM »

I agree

I try not to cough or sneeze when in public these daze

Cincydawg · « **Reply #4247 on:** May 25, 2020, 10:31:50 AM »

I am seeing a lot of plexiglass partitions now between customers and "stuff", more than usual. I think the fear about picking this up from a surface was overblown initially, we just didn't know. Yes, if someone coughs on a surface, it probably is contagious until it dries and a bit longer, but not that long, especially outside in the sun, even indirect sun. The main contagion is from sneeze/cough "clouds" and droplets. My sense is it we all wore masks when around others, the R naught would drop down a lot.

The six feet thing is obviously a rough guideline, not something magic, you could catch a sneeze droplet at ten feet or more depending. If they are wearing a mask, it's probably under a foot.

betarhoalphadelta · « **Reply #4248 on:** May 25, 2020, 10:32:39 AM »

Quote from: FearlessF on May 25, 2020, 10:29:51 AM

I agree

I try not to cough or sneeze when in public these daze

Unless people are too close to me in Costco. Then a little cough cough under my breath clears the area.

utee94 · « **Reply #4249 on:** May 25, 2020, 01:26:07 PM »

Quote from: Cincydawg on May 25, 2020, 10:31:50 AM

I am seeing a lot of plexiglass partitions now between customers and "stuff", more than usual. I think the fear about picking this up from a surface was overblown initially, we just didn't know. Yes, if someone coughs on a surface, it probably is contagious until it dries and a bit longer, but not that long, especially outside in the sun, even indirect sun. The main contagion is from sneeze/cough "clouds" and droplets. My sense is it we all wore masks when around others, the R naught would drop down a lot.

The six feet thing is obviously a rough guideline, not something magic, you could catch a sneeze droplet at ten feet or more depending. If they are wearing a mask, it's probably under a foot.

Like I posted a few days back, there were studies that showed that 1.8 meters was determined to be a significant beneficial distance for diminishing the likelihood of viral transmission. This obviously wasn't for the novel Coronavirus, but it's the guide line they're using.

utee94 · « **Reply #4250 on:** May 25, 2020, 01:29:00 PM »

And yeah, I like sitting at the bar too, especially when I'm traveling alone for business.

But at many places, and this one in particular, the bar seating proved to be a major problem for anyone NOT seated at the bar, to get a drink. They just always did a really bad job of handling the line and instead spent all their time with the people seated at the bar. So I'm glad they can't do it that way anymore, and I let them know in a kind way, that I appreciated the improved customer service that the new setup provides.

FearlessF · « **Reply #4251 on:** May 25, 2020, 06:40:51 PM »

as you know, communication is the key

OrangeAfroMan · « **Reply #4252 on:** May 25, 2020, 10:50:50 PM »

Quote from: utee94 on May 25, 2020, 01:26:07 PM

Like I posted a few days back, there were studies that showed that 1.8 meters was determined to be a significant beneficial distance for diminishing the likelihood of viral transmission. This obviously wasn't for the novel Coronavirus, but it's the guide line they're using.

What about 1.9 meters? Is that even better? Or 2.2? 4.9?!? 30!?!?!!?

FearlessF · « **Reply #4253 on:** May 25, 2020, 10:58:38 PM »

I'm gonna say 2.3

utee94 · « **Reply #4254 on:** May 25, 2020, 11:08:51 PM »

Quote from: OrangeAfroMan on May 25, 2020, 10:50:50 PM

What about 1.9 meters? Is that even better? Or 2.2? 4.9?!? 30!?!?!!?

The SCIENTISTS said 6 feet was good. I know for sure you'd never doubt THE SCIENTISTS.

utee94 · « **Reply #4255 on:** May 25, 2020, 11:09:45 PM »

Quote from: FearlessF on May 25, 2020, 10:58:38 PM

I'm gonna say 2.3

I stay away from folks I don't know by at least 20 feet or so. This was occurring long before The Coronas.

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