or for formal evening wear:
redgolum's link also has a choosing a mask and fitting a mask link...
http://www.gemplers.com/a/shop/list.asp?UID=200507292118338285991451&SKW=2S5RESPN
Posted on 07/29/2005 7:06:04 PM PDT by Judith Anne
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Marking for future reference.
LOL! You use the fork this way:
Pull the thin stems gently through the fork tines, and the berries will pop off, being too big to go through the tines. Hard to visualize, but it's sort of like combing the stems...
But you can always use your fingers, gently, though you'll get stained...
Thanks for this. Please add me to the list, JA.
If you're going to strain them anyway, why don't you just cook the stems too, then catch the stems during the straining process?
I'm remembering the 3 hours it took to stem the Gooseberrys earlier this year to produce one pie, that wasn't nearly as good as rubarb!
Thanks for the ping.
It's my understanding the stems (I've never tried this and do not know from experience) contain substances that cause stomach ache and diarrhea.
I think blam's link above has some info on that.
Out went faith and good action and lo-and-behold in flew Enza !
It actually has a filtration efficiency of 95% at 0.3 microns. With larger particles, it is virtually 100% effective, absent leakage.
From sales literature: The 3M 9210 N95 Particulate Respirator captures 95% of particles at .3 microns. This mask is effective at reducing your risk of contracting airborne viruses like the flu and SARS and meets NIOSH N95 requirements.
will do.
You're welcome.
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nice write-up
Thanks for starting this thread.
or for formal evening wear:
redgolum's link also has a choosing a mask and fitting a mask link...
http://www.gemplers.com/a/shop/list.asp?UID=200507292118338285991451&SKW=2S5RESPN
Huck's Perfect Remedy
Start with a chilled or frosted martini glass. Mix 1oz dry vermouth.
Swill this around entire surface of inside of glass several times. Pour out the vermouth.
Use Absolute Vodka kept in freezer, pour in 4 oz., add on a large green olive to bottom of glass and serve.
Your mileage may vary....
Thanks. I'll post some info tomorrow.
How to properly Don and Doff
Donn
1. Before handling any type of mask/respirator make sure your hands have been washed with soap and water. You may wish to wash your face as well.
2. Do not touch an interior portion of the mask/respirator while donning.
3. Hold the mask against your face and using your freehand move the straps into position or using both hands hold the straps guide the mask into position over your mouth and nose, secure straps.
4. Perform a fit check to check for leaks. Do this by first gently inhaling; do you feel any streams of air around the perimeter of the mask? If so, the mask is not properly seated and needs to be adjusted. Exhale with moderate force, again paying attention to any streams of air that slip out around the perimeter of the mask, these are leaks and the mask is not seated properly to protect you.
5. A leaky fit will not protect you; you might as well not bother wearing the mask if you’re going to not do a fit check.
Doffing
1. This is the most important step and you may want to practice this several times as the mask will be contaminated (hot) when you go to remove it. The mask will be hot, along with the straps, and any exposed parts of your face, hair, and hands.
2. Wash your hands before attempting to remove the mask. Some may prefer to add some latex/surgical gloves at this point. I personally do not see it as necessary as long as one follows the proper hand washing technique.
3. Handle the mask or parts as little as possible. Grasp the straps; remove from behind your ears and dispose of the mask directly into the trash.
4. Immediately wash your hands and face or shower directly. If one donned gloves at this point carefully remove the gloves being sure to do in a fashion that they come off your hand inside out. Again, still wash up even if you wore gloves.
Lastly, if you have been out in public consider that all exposed body parts and clothing may be contaminated, you may want to change clothes when arriving home. Key word is may be contaminated and would be dependent upon the circumstances.
A good technique which ensures that all areas of the hands are covered is essential for an
effective handwash and is more important than the cleansing agent used. The hands should
be wet before applying soap or antiseptic cleanser.
Plam to palm
Right palm over left hand and vice versa
Interlace fingers of right hand over left and vice versa
Back of fingers to opposing palms
with finger interlocked
Rational rubbing, forwards and backwords with claspsed fingers of right hand in left palm and vise versa
Rational rubbing of right thumb
clasped in left palm and vise versa
Grasp left wrist with right and work
cleaner into skin then visa versa
Rub hands and wrists for 15 seconds, rinse and dry thoroughly with paper towels.
Got any huckleberry or gooseberry recipes? We have lots of those this year.
Elderberry stems have a form of cyanide in them, which is why we don't have them ( goat herd that escapes every now and then).
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