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THE QANTEEN DURING THE CORONA VIRUS EPIDEMIC AT EASTER TIME

PART TWO

*Texokie had removed her gloves, placed them in the hamper, and washed her hands. After putting the groceries on the counter, she headed for her room to change. Mother of Dragons (and dragonlets) had also purchased a large commercial washing machine and dryer set to handle the increased laundry load. We also have many more FReeQs in the Qanteen, (which is a joy!) so we needed more laundry facilities anyway. Every FReeQ has a big plastic laundry bag to hold soiled linens and clothing.*

*The faucets and hoses which we had been using to hose off after our deep muddy digs were modified to include a stream of hot water, so the cold clear mountain water from the well would not be giving us too much discomfort at this frequent ritual. There is a hand washing station outside next to each entrance to the Qanteen.*

*Blu and the Guys in the Qarage, as well as the handy folks in greeneye’s team of gardeners went to the hardware stores in the next towns over and obtained materials for the making of masks and face shields. *

*Because the face shields are a little more comfortable, they focused on making those first, using flexible latex and a bit of padding at the brow on the head band. FReeQs were encouraged to drape a light scarf at the base of the shield providing another area of filtering safety while wearing them. But the mask team also cranked out a huge supply of the cloth face masks as well. These masks have a little pocket in them which can contain felt, paper towel, blue shop rags, or any other material which seems likely to be a good filter. The practice had developed that the cloth masks would be worn in public while on errands, and they would go into the laundry bags along with the gloves. But some of our FReeQs prefer them to the shields and they wear the masks in the Qommon areas.*

*All couches and bean bags were placed at 6 foot distances so as to minimize contact. Couches and bean bags now have wipeable covers. We also saw the wisdom of refraining from FReeQs performing the duet “CHOPSTICKS” on the gorgeous black Steinweigh. This was probably one of texokie’s favorite measures, because her usual hangout is in the pillows (now with plastic wipable coverings) under the gorgeous black Steinweigh. Sometimes the enthusiasm of FReeQs playing that favorite piece is a challenge to her under there.*

*The Qlock FReeQs selected one person per day to tend to the Q Qlock to minimize the need to wipe it down. That person is supposed to wash his / her hands before touching the Qlock so as to further minimize contamination.*

*Mother of Dragons (and dragonlets) assigned FReeQs to belong to several teams who undertook to wipe down surfaces frequently. There were also FReeQs assigned to teams to do laundry and food prep and supply checks. Each FReeQ is to frequently wipe down the face shield issued to them. Of course, she allowed FReeQS to choose which teams they wanted to be on, but everyone is happy to be able to help in the ways they are best suited to do.*

*FReeQs who are not feeling well or believe they might have had their space penetrated while performing errands in the towns in the vicinity, voluntarily self quarantine themselves in their rooms, and other FreeQs help them by serving meals and taking their clothes and linens in the plastic laundry bags each day for the laundry. Because so many FReeQs are technologically gifted, most who choose to do quarantine are set up with Skype so they won’t be completely isolated. *

*We have a bank of monitors in the Qommon Room now which show the isolated ones during a meeting with the flip of a switch. The Quarantined can communicate with whomever they choose by Skype. Of course, if someone wishes to remain quiet in their rooms, they may set the button so that they won’t be disturbed. They may also participate in any meetings as well. *

*Texokie was relieved that today, she had managed to avoid situations of being too close to others while running her errands and getting the groceries. She marveled at how Americans have become so vigilant and united at helping with social distancing. She had seen a statistic that at least 80% of Americans are truly practicing the Q+ Guidelines. We in the Qanteen ARE confident that it is making a huge difference to blunt the Power Elite’s efforts to kill as many Americans and our brothers and sisters in other nations as possible. *

*Our communal meals are now in shifts, and people maintain a distance from each other at the table, and of course in their bean bags and the couches. Only one person per couch! But we still are able to find a good balance between isolation and having congenial community time. While the others are eating, many FReeQs have been enjoying the heated swimming pool (limiting the number of swimmers and distance between), playing computer/skype chess and cards, doing Q research and digs (of course!) and reading or writing. Of course, the gardeners garden, and the Qarage Guys take care of the rolling stock (maintaining distance and/or wearing their masks or shields.) A badminton court was staked out, and some have been enjoying that now that the weather is warmer. Also with the warmer weather, FReeQs are doing horseback riding, 4 wheeling, hiking, and fishing. Always mindful to buddy up, but maintain distance.*

*We are all pleased, because so far, we have not had anyone come down with the virus here in the Qanteen.*

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