Stadtler Posted May 18, 2020 Share Posted May 18, 2020 Old Stadtler knows what you are thinking, this is a windup or a troll. Stadtler wishes this could only be true. Sunday was supposed to be the day that the pool was released from its two month stasis but Stadtler was not pleasantly surprised to find that the pool was not open for business. It's a lovely salt-water pool and we have two of them. They are identically sized but with one major difference: one is clean and the other one is filthy. Really, that is another story but I did digress. So when old Stadtler (not his real name of course) asked the good folks at our not so SMART condominium office why the pool wasn't open, he got an answer he was not expecting. Stadtler has to beg the reader to indulge him just a bit and remember that this is Thailand, where anything is possible, and anything usually can happen. The pool is closed still, because the condominium committee has decided that for liability, they cannot open the pool due to saliva and heavy breathing. It was decided, that masks need to be worn at all times, including in the pool. Yes, we realize that some of you think this is a windup, but Stadtler can assure you it is not. The committee cannot figure out how to make swimmers use a mask with the present supply of masks available. Stadtler asked the nice condo manager if the board consisted of autistic or retarded individuals, but she only laughed wryly at the question. Credit is given to our manager as she agreed that she is as befuddled by the ... decree .. decision ... edict .. all those words seem to not go with thinking individuals so use whatever word you would like. Stadtler decided to humor the mentally ill committee members and pose the question here. The idea, was to provide them a link in the hopes of shaming them with what we hope will be the likely responses. So the question remains: Where to find a waterproof N95 mask and if not waterproof, one that won't degrade from being in the water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davo369 Posted May 18, 2020 Share Posted May 18, 2020 You can't get a water proof N95 mask.. Go to the diving shop and get the full diving equipment 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stadtler Posted May 18, 2020 Author Share Posted May 18, 2020 12 minutes ago, Davo369 said: You can't get a water proof N95 mask.. Go to the diving shop and get the full diving equipment Fair enough, but how about one that would allow me do laps and not feel like I'm getting waterboarded each time I take a breath? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davo369 Posted May 18, 2020 Share Posted May 18, 2020 (edited) Get some flippers then.... So you can build your speed up Edited May 18, 2020 by Davo369 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stadtler Posted May 18, 2020 Author Share Posted May 18, 2020 (edited) Got a pair, thank you. Edited May 18, 2020 by Stadtler 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Aussie Chiang Mai Posted May 18, 2020 Share Posted May 18, 2020 Make one out of a plastic shopping bag. Over the head arms thruoght the handles. ????❤???????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeltAndRoad Posted May 18, 2020 Share Posted May 18, 2020 (edited) You arrange individual meetings with each board member for a mask demonstration and training program. Sterilize mask with sanitizer (chloroform) assist them with correct placement of mask , bribe local Temple furnace operator. Then swim all you want minus the madness of crowds. Edited May 18, 2020 by BeltAndRoad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torturedsole Posted May 18, 2020 Share Posted May 18, 2020 3 hours ago, Stadtler said: they cannot open the pool due to saliva and heavy breathing. I answered the household telephone to a heavy breather in 1982 and still not over it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stadtler Posted May 19, 2020 Author Share Posted May 19, 2020 (edited) 8 hours ago, BeltAndRoad said: Then swim all you want minus the madness of crowds. We have very low use of our pools. Thais hide when the sun is shining and when there is no direct sunlight they make their children wear clothing from head to toe to hide from the non-existent sun. Old Stadtler has never seen more than 5 people at either pool at one time. The entire thing is ridiculous. This is Thai idiocy at its worst. Edited May 19, 2020 by Stadtler 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emdog Posted May 19, 2020 Share Posted May 19, 2020 If it's waterproof, it's probably air tight, it would seem. I suppose if you wanted to breathe, you'd have to take the mask off. I'm not a scientist, just play one on TV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metropolitian Posted May 19, 2020 Share Posted May 19, 2020 Don't bother with a mask that's scraping over your nose and chin. I am sure that it wont take thatme to get used to make laps with.. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VocalNeal Posted May 19, 2020 Share Posted May 19, 2020 Stadtler real question: 2B or not 2B. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DefaultName Posted May 19, 2020 Share Posted May 19, 2020 Just wrap clingfilm round your head, same result. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tandor Posted May 19, 2020 Share Posted May 19, 2020 19 hours ago, Stadtler said: Got a pair, thank you. ...strange days indeed mama. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max69xl Posted May 19, 2020 Share Posted May 19, 2020 (edited) 20 hours ago, Stadtler said: Fair enough, but how about one that would allow me do laps and not feel like I'm getting waterboarded each time I take a breath? Tell management to <deleted> off. Edited May 19, 2020 by Max69xl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gilltom Posted May 19, 2020 Share Posted May 19, 2020 22 hours ago, Davo369 said: You can't get a water proof N95 mask.. Go to the diving shop and get the full diving equipment Use a snorkel ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiSePuede419 Posted May 19, 2020 Share Posted May 19, 2020 What a great life you have! If swimming in a pool is your most important concern. Congratulations! ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josephbloggs Posted May 20, 2020 Share Posted May 20, 2020 (edited) Did you pose your question in Thai or English? Pools are allowed to reopen but only if staff can be present to make sure the rules are followed with regards to social distancing, mask wearing (not IN the pool but around the pool) etc. If the condo has no staff available they will stay closed, simple. It seems she was trying her best to explain the rules and the reasoning behind it (I assume in English), and you responded by taking it to a ridiculous extreme, calling her retarded and autistic. What a delightful gentleman you are, they must love seeing you coming to the office. Stadtler and his ridiculous pool rants continue.... Edited May 20, 2020 by josephbloggs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rimmer Posted May 20, 2020 Share Posted May 20, 2020 During the recent heavy polution I used a 3M N95 mask in my pool you can do breast stroke also swim on your back and it then it doesn't get wet. But try diving or doing the crawl with it and is soon fills up with water ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elgenon Posted May 20, 2020 Share Posted May 20, 2020 On 5/18/2020 at 9:12 AM, Davo369 said: You can't get a water proof N95 mask.. Go to the diving shop and get the full diving equipment If it's waterproof you won't be able to breathe. So you'll croak one way or the other. No plobrem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stadtler Posted May 20, 2020 Author Share Posted May 20, 2020 2 hours ago, Rimmer said: But try diving or doing the crawl with it and is soon fills up with water ???? It is as close to waterboarding as you are going to get. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stadtler Posted May 20, 2020 Author Share Posted May 20, 2020 How many of you believed me? I have proof now. My Juristic Office has relented and I now have a picture of someone in the office showing me Google Translate from Thai telling me I can swim for 1 hour a day, but have to wear a mask. Who wants to see? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony125 Posted May 20, 2020 Share Posted May 20, 2020 On 5/18/2020 at 11:25 PM, Stadtler said: Fair enough, but how about one that would allow me do laps and not feel like I'm getting waterboarded each time I take a breath? There’s NO evidence coronavirus can be spread in swimming pools, CDC says https://www.the-sun.com/news/855547/no-evidence-coronavirus-spread-swimming-pools-cdc/?utm_medium=browser_notifications&utm_source=pushly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldie Posted May 20, 2020 Share Posted May 20, 2020 7 minutes ago, Tony125 said: There’s NO evidence coronavirus can be spread in swimming pools, CDC says https://www.the-sun.com/news/855547/no-evidence-coronavirus-spread-swimming-pools-cdc/?utm_medium=browser_notifications&utm_source=pushly If someone with Corona sneezes next to you in the pool... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stadtler Posted May 20, 2020 Author Share Posted May 20, 2020 48 minutes ago, Oldie said: If someone with Corona sneezes next to you in the pool... Sneeze under water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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