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    On 7/7/2020 at 9:18 PM, codyman said:

     

     

    Same kind of gigs for me so far too.  A lot of "one off" days on sound stages with minimal crew.  Even have something on Thursday where they are going to have us all take a COVID test (both kind of antibody blood tests) via some sort of private medical group that will be on site before we are even allowed inside the building.

     

    This is so funny.  I have been working for a client that produces political ads.  Just a month ago I worked on one of their shoots.  Their client is a doctor running for office.  Two day shoot.  The doctor does not wear any kind of face covering.  I asked him at the beginning why no face covering (crew of course is wearing face coverings), he says it isn't necessary that they don't work.  Folks this is a trauma surgeon for a major hospital.  I bet if he showed in surgery with no mask heads would roll.  Very cavalier about taking precautions.  I am wearing a mask and face shield during this shoot.

  2. Philip even after a vaccine, the world will need to go through several cycles (read years) of further testing.  Just like current flu vaccines, it is hit or miss some years.  Hopefully over time people will build some resistance the Covid-19 and its offsprings.

  3. Thanks for the reply, Nate.  Yes they are cat like.  Can curl into a small space or stretch out to push you off the bed.  There is a neat lady in Sydney, that maintains a FB page565638350230837 565638350230837called "Fans of Alice in Wooferland &Xanthie"  Her hounds speak to the world in Greylisch.  Definitely fun if you have a hound.  Also check out Richard Skipworth in the UK. https://www.richskipworth.co.uk/   He is an illustrator that has Greyhounds and has produced several books all Greyhound owners need on their bookshelf.

    Here is a shot of our boy upside down and our little girl who thinks we humans are for her pleasure.

    David

     

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  4. Most Greyhounds I have encountered over the years have been healthy.  If they are making money, then they are taken care of.  Before adoption took off in the world, historically hounds were put down in large numbers.  The industry at its peak was breeding upwards a 100,000 dogs a year.  With no adoption to speak of, most hounds were disposed of.  These numbers only apply in the USA, I don't know about the rest of the world.

    So with more publicity about racing, I think the tracks and owners started doing a better job of caring for the dogs.  In the twenty years my wife and I have been involved with Greyhounds we do the best we can to help.

    Thanks

    David

  5. After nearly 1000miles (1600km) yesterday we returned with 15 Greyhounds from a track in Florida.  Up at 2am, then drove to a point just south of Valdosta, GA, met the hauler and returned to Nashville in one very long day.
    A few photos of those lucky Greyhounds.

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  6. I know this is not a pet related forum. Due to the Covid-19, the remaining tracks in Florida are now closing as opposed to must close by the end of 2020.
    What this means now, about 5000 Greyhounds are going to need homes immediately. The hope has been that the hounds would be release in smaller groups.

    My wife and I have been adopting and fostering retired racing Greyhounds for the past 20 years. We are taking several into our home to join our present two hounds.

    Anybody that has a Greyhound or used to have one knows what amazing animals they are.

    Please check Greyhound adoption groups in your area. The big one is Greyhound Pets of America with chapters in many towns.

    Thank you for considering adoption.

    David

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