Hydro Flask insulated hydration bottles or flasks are extremely popular here in Hawaii. Lots and lots of friends at my Zumba class used them since we do need to keep hydrated during exercise. I have always loved the two that I have. We also have several of the Thermos brand.
The first (Thermos) one on the left was given to me by my son-in-law. We have 3 of the middle (Thermos) ones which Art and I used for a long time. The Hydro Flask on the right is what I switched to when I read so many good reviews about it.
However, when I was drinking out of my Hydro Flask at Zumba a couple (was it a couple?) of weeks ago something (with COVID-19 in mind) occurred to me.
My son-in-law's Thermos has a button you press in front and you drink from that protected spout.
Our old Thermos has a button in the middle that you press to allow water to pass through to the lip of the flask.
So the two Thermos bottles allows you to avoid putting your mouth where your fingers touched.
However......
Here's the problem with the Hydro Flask. You have to always touch the lip area to snap open the cover before you can drink.
Sigh...
I guess I'll switch to the Thermos for this year and keep the Hydro Flask for next year....
Unless...
POSTSCRIPT 1:
I had Art give our mail carrier a homemade mask I made a couple of days ago. What a surprise to receive a gorgeous thank you card from her yesterday.
I am in awe of all the medical personnel who are in the front lines during this crisis.
However, I am also truly grateful to all the people who have to keep working during this terrible time so that we can shop for food, be protected, receive our mail, etc.
To all of them... THANK YOU!
The first (Thermos) one on the left was given to me by my son-in-law. We have 3 of the middle (Thermos) ones which Art and I used for a long time. The Hydro Flask on the right is what I switched to when I read so many good reviews about it.
However, when I was drinking out of my Hydro Flask at Zumba a couple (was it a couple?) of weeks ago something (with COVID-19 in mind) occurred to me.
My son-in-law's Thermos has a button you press in front and you drink from that protected spout.
Our old Thermos has a button in the middle that you press to allow water to pass through to the lip of the flask.
So the two Thermos bottles allows you to avoid putting your mouth where your fingers touched.
However......
Here's the problem with the Hydro Flask. You have to always touch the lip area to snap open the cover before you can drink.
Sigh...
I guess I'll switch to the Thermos for this year and keep the Hydro Flask for next year....
Unless...
POSTSCRIPT 1:
I had Art give our mail carrier a homemade mask I made a couple of days ago. What a surprise to receive a gorgeous thank you card from her yesterday.
I am in awe of all the medical personnel who are in the front lines during this crisis.
However, I am also truly grateful to all the people who have to keep working during this terrible time so that we can shop for food, be protected, receive our mail, etc.
To all of them... THANK YOU!
Tears in my eyes and what good penmanship the mail carrier has.
ReplyDeleteWe need to re think everything now! And good job on making your mail person a mask, you are a doll. love you! xx
ReplyDeleteit's a difficult time for everyone...but there are lessons to be learned and kindnesses to be given to all. Take care!
ReplyDeleteThat was sweet of you to think of him and it was sweet of him to show such appreciation. This just may bring out the best in people.
ReplyDeleteThat's so sweet. I too am stunned with the excellent penmanship; maybe they do calligraphy too. Linda in Kansas
ReplyDeleteThings are getting complicated when it comes to something simple like drinking water.
ReplyDeleteThat was very thoughtful of you - the key workers are tending to be overlooked in UK though we are having a 'clap' at 8:00 p.m. for them.
ReplyDeleteSo nice all the way around.
ReplyDeleteI love the mask that you have made and am wondering whether you might consider selling them to some people who cannot sew. Like me. And that thank you card is so lovely! I am glad you are sharing your talents. :-)
ReplyDeleteSo many I know are making them and passing them out. And some like you are making improved versions and passing them out. Good on you.
ReplyDeleteWe seem to be thinking about everything we touch these days. Kinda' make one paranoid.
ReplyDeleteWe have had the same grocery clerk each time we have gone to our senior shopping. I let him know how much we appreciate him. Like you say, they are on the front lines too.
Thermos has always impressed me.
ReplyDeleteHave been thinking of getting a thermos rather than reusing some large plastic bottles I've had -- since I learned they may not be the best to use. Interesting to consider now, avoiding some requiring more touch from my fingers around the drinking spout.
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