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Is June's California "T" Tour doing enough to protect against Covid-19?

Post by NorthSouth » Mon May 18, 2020 7:50 pm

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Even though the Shelter in Place Order expires on May 31st at 11:59 PM,
our June 1st Golden Gate Tour is still taking Covid-19 seriously.

Protective supplies coming along with us will be distributed in our sterilized plastic tour bags.

Hand Sanitizer, 99.9%
Anti Viral Wipes, 99.9%
Single Use Gloves
Single Use Masks

We will be covering our coughs and sneezes with something other than with our hand.

We will be washing our hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, and/or applying hand sanitizer.

We will be sterilizing all surfaces we expect to come in contact with.

We will loosely gather away from all non tour participants.

Each evening's "Bring Your Own Cocktail" parking lot party will prohibit sharing and will maintain 6 ft minimum social distancing.

Dinners will be delivered and served by only one "scrubbed down" server. Also everyone maintaining 6 ft minimum social distancing.

Lunches will be preordered and be picked up individually by each couple from on-tour restaurants and eaten on our running boards, continuing to observe 6 ft minimum social distancing.

Model Ts while on the road will maintain 6 ft minimum social distancing.

There will be a tour long moratorium on hugs, handshakes, face touching, and high-fives. However, smiles and kind words will be permitted.

There will be symptom screening interviews of participants on June 1st and again 14 days post tour. This data to be shared with the Marin County Health Dept.

We will be keeping positive attitudes as we meander over these 6 days through Coastal Marin County and the Alexander Valley wine region. And, as Donnie Brown recommends, we will be bringing our "common sense".

And we will follow any other CDC or local protocols that may present themselves.

Do any of you out there have any further suggestions on how to help make this a safer tour?
Besides "just not going" of course.
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Re: June's Return to Touring to be Used as a Test Case

Post by NorthSouth » Tue May 19, 2020 10:02 am

Any ideas?
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Re: June's "Return to Touring" to be a Test Case

Post by NorthSouth » Wed May 20, 2020 3:11 pm

Mark,
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Re: June's "Return to Touring" to be a Test Case

Post by Mark Gregush » Wed May 20, 2020 6:53 pm

Ok thanks, I was wondering if a post got removed. Have fun and be safe.
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Re: June's "Return to Touring" to be a Test Case

Post by KLTagert » Wed May 20, 2020 7:21 pm

Sounds like a grand tour. Wish Florida wasn't so far away.
Hope everybody is and remains safe & healthy throughout their travels to/from and on the tour.
Looking forward to your tour report - enjoy.


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Re: Is June's Golden Gate "T" Tour doing enough to protect against Covid-19?

Post by NorthSouth » Fri May 22, 2020 6:41 pm

Thanks KL,
We wish you could come along too. Maybe next year?
Cheers

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Re: Is June's Golden Gate "T" Tour doing enough to protect against Covid-19?

Post by dobro1956 » Fri May 22, 2020 7:05 pm

Sounds like your group is doing everything they can to make it as safe as possible. Wish we could go, but it's just too far away for us. The main thing for all participants to bring with them is "common sense".

Have fun and be safe.


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Re: Is June's Golden Gate "T" Tour doing enough to protect against Covid-19?

Post by NorthSouth » Sat May 23, 2020 9:01 am

We trailer to Mill Valley, CA. In seven days.


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Re: Is June's Golden Gate "T" Tour doing enough to protect against Covid-19?

Post by Original Smith » Sat May 23, 2020 10:47 am

I wonder if I can use hand sanitizer to remove grease from my fingers?


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Re: Is June's Golden Gate "T" Tour doing enough to protect against Covid-19?

Post by NorthSouth » Sun May 24, 2020 10:08 am

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Ed brings up a very good, if not awkward, point and it concerns me. That is 'on tour' bathrooms.

I have pre-run all 6 routes and have been worried about this nonavailability of public restrooms. We don't yet know which National or State Parks will be open to us, if any. We will be out in rural countryside 90% of the time. And, fast-food bathrooms are currently not open. For those of us who are NOT able to make due with a roadside bush, I am wondering if we might consider bringing along one of those collapsible bedside commodes (like on a rafting trip) with a supply of disposable liners? Maybe one of those pop-up privacy curtains too? These are unique times that we tour in and require creative thinking because the alternative is just staying home.

Do any of you have any further thoughts on this awkward detail?


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Re: Is June's Golden Gate "T" Tour doing enough to protect against Covid-19?

Post by NorthSouth » Sun May 24, 2020 4:59 pm

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Announcement:

This tour will now have a porta potty traveling along with it.

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Re: Is June's California "T" Tour doing enough to protect against Covid-19?

Post by Wayne Sheldon » Mon May 25, 2020 9:01 pm

That, and another gallon or two of sanitizer is probably the best thing you could do! Yeah, we are living in an "interesting time". (Reference an ancient Chinese combination blessing and curse.)


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Re: Is June's California "T" Tour doing enough to protect against Covid-19?

Post by tdump » Mon May 25, 2020 9:51 pm

Just don't get in a hurry in the "Potty Wagon" and someone still be in there!
I am glad to see people are making a effort to continue to enjoy life as best as can be and I hope you folks have a safe trip!
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Re: Is June's California "T" Tour doing enough to protect against Covid-19?

Post by Steve Jelf » Mon May 25, 2020 10:22 pm

What strikes me about this discussion is the rationality of the participants. On FB it would have veered off into Loony Land, with radical political theories and demented memes. Well done. Carry on. :D
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Re: Is June's California "T" Tour doing enough to protect against Covid-19?

Post by Matt in California » Wed May 27, 2020 12:57 am

Steve,
You are correct! This was on topic until you posted;)

Perhaps each day you could rotate who is “COVID positive”. That person would keep track of anytime someone is less then 6 feet of them, touches an object that then touch, use the restroom that they use, etc. The next day the violators will get 15 minute penalty for each violation.

You asked for suggestions- I gave you one. I imagine that you will pass on the idea, but on the tour you would like to put some folks in the penalty box!

Matt

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