mappy

95 for a high so far today

good conversation, friend. i think we can handle it

And what you say is perfectly rational and within reason, and makes sense based on how well carroll county is doing. but please dont diminish teachers who are genuinely concerned for their well being by saying their actions are crap. it doesn't look good. Yup, I understand. We are lucky that our kid is going into second grade. Being her home-school teacher isn't hard. Its a juggling act between work and her, but its not tough to keep her on track and making sure she's learning the things she needs too. I'm hopeful that BaltCo will handle any virtual learning in the fall better than they did in the spring, because it was terrible.

I wholeheartedly agree that not every place is the same. Some counties are in much much better places than others. And any school decision should be county based, hell even district based (as an example, in my area cases are SUPER LOW (less than 20 in my zip code) while areas near the city are much much higher.) Will it be safer in Hereford Zone schools than say Catonsville? Maybe... but it only takes one person to be sick and it spreads. We know damn well kids, especially younger kids, cannot and will not do all the things they need to do keep their germs to themselves. But we also cannot just generalize the decision based on that. Its a tough situation all around and I for one am glad I am not in the position to have to make that decision. FWIW: we went with a hybrid school year for our kid in the survey that was sent by BaltCo. We want our kid in school. Virtual learning sucks, and she was only finishing first grade. I can only imagine the trials parents went through for older kids. And I feel for those parents and kids alike. Its a sucky ass situation all around, with no right (or easy) answer. I just wish people had more empathy for others even if they themselves are not directly impacted by the decisions being made. I dont think there can be a perfect system in place that can ensure kids, teachers, staff alike don't get sick, or spread it. It's impossible. Everyone has a level of risk they are okay with, and we all need to be respectful to that without calling our teachers dramatic or saying creating a will is crap.

No there isn't an easy answer. And honestly, if people would just do their part (wear masks, stay socially distant) we would probably be in an overall better place that school can open safely even if its a hybrid version. But it sucks to see people have complete disregard for those who teach our children. As if their lives aren't worth a damn.

teachers are dramatic. got it. i'm sure our resident teachers here will appreciate that sentiment.

low risk of what? getting it? About how passing it on to teachers, staff, administrators. Who then pass it on to those at home. Just because kids don't get severely ill doesn't mean that those they come in contact with don't get sick. I want my kid in school as much as the next parent, but doing so safely needs to be done.

You have no idea who has or hasn't created a will, don't be quick to assume. Just because there isn't a news story on it doesn't mean it hasn't happened. And just because you are okay with the risk, doesn't mean others are. Perhaps you should talk to the numerous teachers we have here in our own subforum and whether they feel creating a will out of fear of a virus, is crap or not?

I get that not everyone has the same level of risk, but learn to have some empathy before you say teachers may be overreacting and its crap. thanks.

as are you, but you don't see me telling you your thoughts are crap.

with all due respect, its not crap. I know and am very good friends with three teachers in the BaltCo system who have expressed the same concerns.

PLEASE 90/68

Not so sure mini-map needs a late night dip in the pool with her parents. but thanks for the suggestion

yeah we have a big one that covers a corner of the pool, need more!

Mr Map and Mini-Map went out around 630 for an hour or so before coming in. Said it felt great once the sun go lower. You bake in our pool as we have no shade around it, which is great if you like really warm pool temps, but horrible when its this hot and you want to find relief.

97 was our high yesterday pool was 92 lol

96

94 now IMBY

92/72

85 IMBY now. was 94 at noon yesterday, so shall see how close I get to that today.

95 saturday, 96 yesterday.

That’s good! Hope it was a nice time.

Mr map got up early and has a brisket on for this evening. Couple friends and their kids are coming over to enjoy the pool. Happy weekend!

There needs to be if we want Snyder out. He can claim he didn't know (even though he did) and those accused have already been fired, or resigned.