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Maker's Dilema - To make or not to make? That is the Corona question

The Covid-19 worldwide lockdown has caused numerous changes to our habits, schedules and activities.

This poll asks the question:

Has the lockdown increased your maker activity or has it decreased your maker activity?

Please explain why in the comments below.

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  • genebren
    genebren over 5 years ago in reply to dougw +9
    I think a lot of us (engineers) have been practicing social distancing for many years. I like people, but being an introvert, I also prefer to self isolate whenever possible.
  • DAB
    DAB over 5 years ago +7
    For me the virus has been a minimal event. The biggest impact is that the Senior Center is closed, so I am not getting as much exercise and I cannot do my monthly military history discussions. I have been…
  • michaelkellett
    michaelkellett over 5 years ago in reply to dougw +6
    Parent board and child board, adult board and looked after board, primary board and secondary board, father board and son board - the solitary confinement is getting to me ! MK
  • genebren
    genebren over 5 years ago

    I am doing a lot of work getting my shop up and running, and I am helping my wife with several yard projects, thus taking up most of my 'making time'.

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  • rstone
    rstone over 5 years ago

    I voted "other".

     

    I went from retired to home school teacher to a 6 yr old 1st grader. We've just been told this week, that she won't be going back to school this year. Luckily, she inherited my tinkering gene and she likes to help and learn with me. Our new project, 3d printing.

     

    Rick

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