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OOOHHH I just lost my whole post. Good thing I never say anything that's really intelligent, so what u miss is just my blabbering, but I'm still typing anyway.
Illi how is today going for you
Mary how did u feel when u got home.I'm glad u had each other to drive with but it still is a ride. Lori u haven't changed at all u look as beautiful as ever. An Mary it was all my pleasure meeting u. I do apologize for being a terrible hostess, cu I know I was. I've slept for 2 whole days since u left. I actually had a nice breakfast planne for u gals, well that didn't happen. I know we have a rule for not saying I'm sorry but this was a biggie. I felt so tired and weak when u were here and I was mad at myself an was hurting, I was aggravated for how I was acting. My niece just let me know she was on her way, ecept I dont feel at all like having shower today, so we'll see. Be back later.
LUBS U ALL
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Hi friends- well, NM now has it's first three presumptive Corona cases in New Mexico as of today. Two down south of here, one here in our area. The city and state has been preparing for awhile now and with the hot spots now popping up in other areas (NYC and Boston), it's hitting that tipping point they have been talking about.
WHO declared this a pandemic today. I was reading something in the local paper how the way this has behaved with mortality rates has really varied between China, and other locations. Iran is like 4.5%. This thing is really unpredictable. And I wish people (mostly on FB) would not make jokes about this. Diseases that kill people are no joke? Anyways, this girl has been thinking about this and preparing for awhile. I make sure I have enough things to self isolate if needed.
Cami- you got worn out in a good way!
Chi- I heard the same about flying if you are over 60. I turn 60 in two weeks, but have no travel plans right now. I told my nephew we will park any conversations about our Ireland trip we were wanting to do this fall for the longer term, maybe go next spring for St Patty's day. Have fun at your concert. I told myself my concert last week was probably the last in a while. They are cancelling everything here now.
JCS- well that was good of you to help your son with his expenses for the lines to the house. Our fruit trees are blooming here now and the pollen is going up here too but not like where you are.
Goldie- are you back home yet?
Genny- hope you are doing okay.
NM- I am not drinking that green drink, no way! I hope the virus stays away and from where you work too. Stay healthy sister.
I got contacted by a major company about a FT job here, which I interviewed for yesterday. I happened to know about this position being open and know others who have interviewed for it. That being said, they have not found what they want yet but felt yesterday they were very interested in me. I will find out on Monday if they want to talk further (up to two more interviews). I think this is something I can and would be happy doing until I retire. And it would give me a bit more financial security for my final years working. Wish me luck!
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Hi again, I am having so many issues while travelling this time around it is driing me crazy (which is not that difficult at the best of times) I am back in Georgia till early Sunday am, then DH and I are heading home a few days early due to this virus. I am enjoying my time here immensely, sad but happy to visit with Dad, but sure different without Mom
His senior home is allowing us to visit as we have been in the US for more than 2 weeks, thankfully, but I am thinking I will self contain when I get home...We went to Savannah today and had a lovely day trip, so will look forward to returning next year or sooner, for a longer visit. We were originally scheduled to go Sunday and Monday, but am returning home instead...I hope to catch up with all the back posts but probably won't happen till I get home! Stay safe, happy and healthy everyone, missing the camaraderie here - Cheers!0 -
The Audra McDonald benefit concert is still on AFAIK, which surprises me a bit. I e-mailed Dominican's events office anyway. And I have no idea whether Little Company of Mary Hospital will postpone its annual Physicians' Recognition Dinner on 3/26 (at a country club with a 2-hr cocktail "hour" sans even a salted peanut, followed by awful country-club food: iceberg lettuce salad, overcooked steak & veg, potatoes, vanilla ice cream. Blecch. And it's a royal pain for me to drive out south in rush hour). Bob & I will be going out to Cellars tonight. Choir practice last night was cancelled, but not due to the virus: it was the annual Purim megillah reading service/celebration. (Sort of like a Jewish Mardi Gras). The Fri. night family "Share-a-Shabbat" corned beef & cabbage dinner & service, and Sat. night "karaoke Purim spiel" are still on too--wondering how wise that is, considering "social distancing" will be impossible.
Had my mani-pedi today, w/o incident. One client wore a mask, but that's because she flew in from NYC last night. She has been a bit nutty about this--including wearing plastic gloves to grocery-shop, sanitizing everything in her house (she lives alone). The techs all wore gloves, but they do so routinely anyway. Gordy came over on his day off to vote early (he still is registered here despite having moved away almost 2 yrs ago) and hang out with Carrie (who used to be his nanny and is now my asst./housekeeper) and the kitties. He says his office, VividSeats.com, is practically a "tale of two cities." The sales/customer svce. side is in turmoil: customers are canceling left & right, as are many events; there is talk of furloughs for those w/o seniority. The investigations/operations side (including Fraud, where he works) is business as usual, except with a request that employees noticing any symptoms or who believe they've been exposed work from home.
The Gov. is suggesting we vote by mail, so I'm getting my ballot application in online tonight (probably for Bob too). Will drop it in the mailbox Sun. or Mon. so it's postmarked in time to be counted. Haven't voted yet because there are a few downballot races (State's Atty., a few judges) about which I need to learn more. Drives me crazy when people say they don't vote on any races "they don't know about." Well, it's our business as citizens to know! Especially in the judge races--not only does the winner need 60% to keep her/his job, but you never know who will be presiding over your next traffic ticket or small claims case (for which parties are usually pro se, i.e., w/o counsel).
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Good Morning, Loungettes!Happy Thirsty Thursday!Still no confirmed Coronavirus in Maine. My nursing home is going to start actively screening visitors next Monday, and restricting visitors when the first case is confirmed. Which I'm predicting will happen tomorrow, but we'll see who wins that pool.The U of Maine campuses are all closing down and going to on line education, students can't come back after break, students who stayed over break need to leave by the 22nd.That's going to be a big factor in slowing things down here in Maine, the returning students have been a big source of flu in the past.It's been fun and amusing watching this whole thing roll out. Sadie still is not impressed. Her opinion when we were talking about it last night was "If I gets sick, you takes care of me.If you gets sick, I takes care of you." It was a small group at the Wednesday, Women, and Wine get together, but it was fun. I had a cup of coffee with a shot of Kahlua for dessert, ahhhhhh, that just tastes and smells sooooooo goood.
Cammy Cat--LOL, baskin robins!
Jazzy--I think you are right that we are very close to the tipping point with the Corona virus. Do you not like green drinks in general, or is it the kiwi in this one that turns you off?LOLI think its funny how different things strike us differently. I just realized that the over 60 flying restriction applies to me! Not that I'm planning to fly anywhere in the near future, but I'm not used to restrictions like that applying to me. And I've gone back in to full virus protection mode, it worked all winter, it should work now, right? Good luck with the job opportunity!
Janky--Glad you are having a good trip.Good idea to quarantine yourself when you get home, just in case.
Chi--sounds like the Physicians' Recognition dinner might be a good one to skip, unless it's not politic to not show up. Voting by mail sounds like an interesting approach. People really do need to educate themselves and vote regularly, if only to keep the right to complain about the results!
Jazzy--I LOVE The Benefits of Wine pic! I'm stealing it!
Fuzzy Leprechaun Cocktail Recipe
Ingredients to make a green cocktail
- Peach Schnapps
- Blue Curacao
- Vodka
- Orange Juice
- Pineapple Juice
- Orange and cherry
Equipment Needed
Cocktail Shaker – You will want a nice cocktail shaker to mix the ingredients together. Make sure you hold both sections of the shaker when shaking so you don't take a shower in green cocktail ingredients.
From <https://www.tammileetips.com/fuzzy-leprechaun-cocktail-recipe/>
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Hi friends- 4 presumptive cases here now. They make the point of saying everyone is over 60 too. False sense of security. And have any of you seen the thing about holding your breath to check for lung fibrosis before you show signs of Corona? False too. If you are brave enough, go Google
Surprised and pleased to get my replacement SS card in a week's time. Now I wait for my new passport and waiting for
Chi- I would love to hear Audra McDonald! And the vote by mail thing is a great idea. Our primary is one of the latest (6/2) so I might see if I can get an ballot to vote by mail too. Thanks for sharing that.
NM- I thought that wine thing was great too, it came from FB and saw you put it back out there on your timelines. I hope you stay safe through this and hearing more group living places like nursing homes, assisted living, and rehabs are closing off to public visitors. The news said the social distancing is hardest for those who are home bound or living in group care situations. I have some elders I am calling to keep in touch and be sure they are okay. Stay well sister and praying it stays out of your state or is minimal.
And yes, I like lots of green drinks, including that leprechaun drink. That other one just did NOT appeal.
Janky- my mother passed away 8 years ago today. Although she and I were never that close, the absence of a parent is so palpable for us as adult children. Take good care of yourself and know that grief has it's process with us and there is no time table for that. Your dad sounds like he has a good support system for the long term. Much love coming your way.
Cami, Goldie, Genny, Teka, Celia C, Yoga and everyone else out there, wishing you a good day!
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morning ladies 😀
I’m doing ok, still having throat issues but I’m adjusting well enough. I did manage to eat a slice of pizza yesterday, tiny bites but it was delicious.
As far as Covid is concerned, DH and I are preppers to a degree. Coming from California, we’ve always had a disaster box for emergencies and keep it up here for hurricanes or whatever and if things got real bad, there’s always our very isolated cabin. For now, it’s business as usual.
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Ilona, yay for solid food--one tiny bite at a time!
I've heard of the hold-your-breath myth, and that it's been debunked. Lotsa crazy DIY b.s. out there--if it sounds too easy & cheap to be true, it likely is. Got a gallon of store-brand bleach at Target--$6. Oy. Enough TP for now, but gonna get some frozen veg & fresh greens anyway. 2 dinners' worth of leftovers in the fridge from last night. Maybe another dozen eggs. Enough coffee beans on hand--they go stale w/in a few wks anyway, and I have a near-lifetime supply of K-cups & Nespresso capsules.
Did go vote just now--library was deserted. Sanitizer & rubber gloves galore.
Have to get my new no-chip mani redone--three nails have already peeled up/fallen off. I don't think gel polish can handle all the hand-washing. May just have to give my nails a rest from gels for awhile till they can strengthen. Crazy afternoon--fence repair guy coming I don't know when, voice lesson (online) in an hr., have to be at nail salon by 4 for the soak-off & re-do. I will see if WF or Plum Mkt. has stuff left.
Last night was a Cabernet from the Alto Adige region of Italy/Austria. Had it with short ribs.
No word yet on the concert. But tom'w night a dear friend is holding a farewell party with his band--he's moving to SC to be w/his wife. (Second set of friends who've done that w/in the past 2 yrs., albeit different ends of SC). The party is at a little pizza joint/tavern near Bob's office on the SW Side. Other friends (one of whom is older than me, and a diabetic prostate cancer survivor) are going. Bob says if I'm careful it should be worth the risk--I may never see this friend again.
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Temple just messaged me: cancelling all Purim festivities, and will live-stream Shabbat svces on Facebook. (Presumably no need to rehearse a choir that nobody may hear). Probably cancel the group Seder as well--so we'll do our own family one. Bob also now has an excuse to skip Mass.
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This is for Cami who loves her kitties, but think a few more of you do too. Just something to make you all smile today
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LOL, Jazzy!
As I expected, the Audra McDonald concert has been cancelled. Our Governor has banned all gatherings of >1000 people, and urged that those >250 self-cancel or postpone. B'way is dark (and so are the Chi. productions). My friend's farewell party tomorrow night at a pizza-tavern is still on--Bob suggests I go, but turn, say my goodbyes, and walk out if it's crowded. (Two mutual friends seem unfazed, though). Went shopping today for frozen fruits & veggies, and the market I chose (Plum Mkt.) had no cleaning or paper products save for the eco-Seventh Generation stuff. No Lysol spray (surface cleaners or air fresheners) in stock anywhere, not even online. Will have to fill spray bottles with Everclear or the little bit of peroxide & precious gallon of bleach I still have. Plenty of TP and paper towels on hand, though.
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Good Moring, Loungettes!Happy TGIF day!Well, I missed the first presumptive case by half a day. First presumptive COVID-19 in Maine was announced yesterday peeyem.At work we're going to limit visitation to 9 ayem to 5 peeyem, with screening all people entering the building starting this ayem. We actually contacted the Dept of health and human services and asked about closing to visitors and we were flat out told that we would be in violation of state and federal regulationsand be in violation of resident rights to do so before the Maine CDC, Maine DHHS and Medicare recommend making that move. Which they won't do until there is a large number of cases in the community. So keeping COVID-19 out of the nursing home is going to be next to impossible, and we will still be cited if a resident gets it because we have a duty to prevent it getting it, but we'll be cited if we close to visitors now, too. Talk about a can't win situation. A couple of the biggest nursing homes in Maine have closed to visitors, but they are huge buildings with the financial resources to pay off the citation fine without too much trouble. Smaller homes like mine don't have the financial resources to do that. We do live in interesting times.
Sadie says Woof to everyone this ayem!
Jazzy--The presumptive case here in Maine is a 50 year old woman, who has traveled, and is isolating at home. Her contacts are being traced. And so it begins. I haven't heard the holding your breath thing, it's amazing the craziness that's out there. Group living situations are always the hotbeds for infectious respiratory diseases like this. Once something comes in, it's very hard to get it cleared out. I'm praying we can keep this one out, all of our residents are high risk for severe disease. We'll have to see.Hugs on the anniversary of your Mom's death. Always a hard time.
Illi--Glad to hear you got to eat a piece of pizza!Progress! I figure the usual weather-related precautions are good enough, too. Still trying to figure out why toilet paper is being hoarded this time around. I could understand hoarding kleenex, this is a respiratory disease after all, but toilet paper???The isolated cabin would be a wonderful place to wait out this whole thing!
Chi--Funny how you and I both thought of coffee beans as a key item to think about! If you may never see the departing friend again it may well be worth the risk of going to the party. How many cases are there in your immediate area?
Jazzy--Love the kitty planting advice!
Chi--Health care grade alcohol cleaners are all around 60% alcohol, so you can dilute the expensive Everclear and make it last longer. There is no benefit to going above 70% alcohol, the pathogen kill rate levels off at that point, and the damage to skin and surfaces starts to tick up at about the same point. The health care standard for bleach solutions is 2.5% to 5% for routine cleaning, 10% for surfaces with known contamination with blood or infected body fluids.
A reminder to everyone--DO NOT MIX BLEACH WITH ANY OTHER CHEMICAL!Do not mix bleach with alcohol. Do not mix peroxide with other chemicals.
If you are spraying alcohol or bleach based cleaners remember to wear a mask AND eye protection! The mask can be a bandana or scarf, it does not need to be a medical type mask. Especially important if you or a family member has asthma, COPD, or any other lung condition. This is why spray cleaners are generally not allowed in health care settings.
Actually, peroxide is not a good choice for disinfection in this situation. To be a reliable disinfectant on surfaces peroxide need to be 6% or higher, which is twice the strength available over the counter, and needs to be in contact with the surface and pathogens for a minimum of 20 minutes, and must be mixed up fresh for each use (can't be sitting in a spray bottle) to maintain potency. Direct skin contact with 6% peroxide is damaging, and a mask and eye protection is also required.
A down-and-dirty quick way to make your own hand sanitizer is to take any 4 ounce bottle of hand lotion, empty out half the bottle, then empty out just a bit more (aiming for another half ounce), fill with rubbing alcohol, shake up until mixed. That will give you a 60% to 70% alcohol mix by volume.Most everyone can eyeball this and be close enough to be effective IF USED REGULARLY. One of the advantages of alcohol based hand santizers is that there is a cumulative effect when used repeatedly.
Another down-and-dirty trick is to wear gloves in public. Not latex or plastic gloves, just regular knit or cotton gloves. Use gloved hands to open doors, touch railings in public places, etc. Take the gloves off and put them in a plastic bag in your purse or pocket. Use hand sanitizer immediately after taking gloves off. Wearing gloves will help you remember to not touch your face, and will provide a barrier and decrease the number of viruses and bacteria that get on your hands.
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Shamrocked Shooter
Ingredients
- 2 ounces melon liqueur (Midori)
- 1/2 ounce Irish whiskey (Tullamore Dew)
- 1/2 ounce Irish cream liqueur (Carolans)
Steps to Make It
- Gather the ingredients.
- Pour the ingredients into a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
- Shake very well.
- Strain into a shot glass.
- Serve and enjoy!
From <https://www.thespruceeats.com/shamrocked-shooter-recipe-761497>
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Thanks for the info about homemade cleaners. What about white vinegar? I think I have plenty of hand sanitizer and wipes to last for a month or so. If I do not share too much with others! My DH had band practice last night in our basement. Players were instructed to bring their own sanitizer. We could supply soap and water, but no sanitizer. I did go to lunch and played cards yesterday. I am rationalizing that if I am with people I know I can control exposure. Probably less than smart. We did cancel going to Asheville for the guitar show. Too many strangers in the crowd.
I do plan on hitting the grocery store for food. Toilet paper is not available! After that I will stay home except for medical appointments or small social groups.
I am very disappointed over the NCAA playoffs. The Lady Gamecocks will be the default #1, but Baylor might have had a chance. Having no basketball will free me up to watch some Netflix shows. Such problems!!!!0 -
Well, I'm home girls. I was supposed to get into Phoenix at 9:30, in plenty of time to make my MO appt. Plan was delayed, mechanical problems and we got in an hour late. I called to ask if I can still come, the girl says no, Dr. won't see late people. I said I think he will for me, she says no. I get a call back from MA, come on in Lori. My doctor says I'm an exceptiong, and I was sure to let that receptionist know! Got my son set in rehab, just pray it works. I'm gonna go back and read and then most likely jump in at present tomorrow.
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Going for my DEXAScan in an hr.--Bob says just wash my hands before & after and make sure the tech wipes down the table. I'm not gonna be a dirtbag and try to refill a little empty bottle from the communal sanitizer dispenser in the lobby: there's a special place in Hell for people who do that. Thanks with the tip that it's necessary to dilute the Everclear. We're just going to use mult-surface cleaners like Mrs. Meyer's or Seventh Generation once we run out of the officially-antiseptic stuff. People have been tweeting pix of totally empty aisles in locsl Target stores, devoid of any supplies whatsoever. I do need some more plastic storage bags, so will hit Jewel, Cermak Mkt. or TJ's on the way home from Evanston Hosp. Bob says that if he were an ophthalmologist he would suspend eye exams other than plain refractions or emergencies--but my ophtho's office called this morning to tell me it's still up & running for my Mon. appt.
As to tonight's party, I will probably suck it up and drive down there (rush hour'll be over) and if Bob's off (which he likely won't be because he had cancelled office for tomorrow in anticipation of a 5pm curtain time for the concert that's now cancelled) he may drop by. Start time is 8, but my friend's band is probably going on later. If it looks too crowded, I will say brief farewells and go home. And if my allergies worsen (I do sneeze, and my salivary glands are clogged due to intermittent fasting--have had that since my 20s), I may have to stay home to avoid freaking others out.
Temple has cancelled everything except Shabbat worship--which services they are requesting nobody over 60 attend, but rather watch and hymn-sing on Facebook Live (interactive). The archdiocese has cancelled all Masses until further notice, and asking people to limit funerals & weddings to 100 or fewer guests. LCM's banquet has been cancelled (the country club demanded it), Hope Cellars' wine dinner on the 25th is still on--it's vital to keep local businesses alive (and tip generously), so long as we feel well enough to go out.
No gym--lots of outdoor walks, fitness bike, treadmill, resistance bands, and hand weights instead. I could grab a cart for balance at WF (sanitizing it first) and lightly jogging a few circuits around the parking lot.
My singing partner up in Madison has seen a major income stream--shows at nursing homes--dry up overnight. We are thinking of doing virtual house concerts on FB Live with honor-system donations via Venmo or Zelle. I may do some solo just to keep people (and myself) entertained. If so, I will let you know dates & times.
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JCSLibrarian - We are also bummed about no NCAA March Madness. The games are always exciting & we have so many good teams from around here to cheer for - Univ of Cinci, Xavier, Dayton, Butler (Daughter is an alum), Univ of KY, Univ of Louisville (anyone except Duke & Ohio State).
Goldie - Glad you arrived home, son in rehab & managed to make to the Dr visit.
Chi - Like you, we always have plenty of TP and Paper Towels. Stocked up on lots of other things so we can shelter in place. Disinfectant supplies not available anywhere, but have plenty of soap, our regular cleaning solutions & some bleach. Scored a 32 oz bottle of hand sanitizer earlier this week. Went to 2 stores in N Ky yesterday and today, hit 4 in Ohio and 1 more in N Ky to stock up on food items.
One thing for sure - adult beverages are plentiful. A lady in her 70s in line today had a 6 pack of the brew shown below in her cart & it gave me a good laugh. Anyone every tried this?
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Come on over baby--whole lotta drinkin' goin' on (apologies to Jerry Lee Lewis). Plenty of eco-friendly Mrs. Meyer's naturally scented spray cleaners at Whole Foods--acc. to my housekeeper, adding one capful of bleach to a pint of soap-based cleanser (so long as it has no alcohol or ammonia) will boost its effectiveness. And of all places, guess where I found Lysol Spray? The health-food store where I went to stock up on keto frozen food. ($10 a can, but if you need it you need it). Trader Joe's did look sort of like Lord of the Flies (Bill Maher's description). Shelves & bins picked bare of the most popular frozen stuff (I miss those non-breaded eggplant parm "stacks"). Didn't bother with Walgreen's--they would've been out of what I'd have been seeking anyway. So my freezer is now filled with veg., berries, meat, seafood, bacon, keto rye "bread" and sesame "bagels," and flour-free falafel.
Did go to my friend's going-away gig/party/benefit. Would never have forgiven myself had I missed the chance to turn out for him (and the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation--the disease that killed his dad, and one of COVID-19's mechanisms of respiratory failure). Saw two other friends there, and Ron mentioned us during the live video stream of the show, It wasn't very crowded, but it sure was noisy. DOTD? An OK Chardonnay, nothing special (except obscenely huge pour) but drinkable. Didn't eat, though--didn't want to have to stick my fingers in my mouth to remove my retainer only to gnaw toppings off pizza. Came home to my leftover short ribs, carrots & Brussels sprouts. No need to pour a red--water sufficed.
Gordy's job as a fraud analyst with VividSeats is in jeopardy, as the company may go under if events don't resume w/in a few weeks. Half the sales staff has been let go. He still has a job because he has seniority, and thieves and scammers don't take time off to protect their physical safety; but he's been given the weekend off (with pay) and will be issued a company laptop on Mon. with headset & proprietary software. The company will "reevaluate" its future in two weeks. They're going to take a bath (as will StubHub, Jam and Ticketmaster) for their announced policy of issuing 120% account credits to those who don't demand actual refunds. Their reseller clients will have to "scalp" like crazy for them to make up the difference. Dates have been announced beginning in late May, though. (Plenty of concert ads, just for summer-to-fall dates).
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Good Morning, Loungettes!Happy Saturday!I will be going into town later to teach a private CPR class, will need to check in and get screened at work to pick up the equipment, and again when I drop it off again. Spend the day screening people coming in yesterday. Boring, but necessary job. Hope I don't have to spend another whole day doing that again. I did turn away one person from coming in, and he wasn't a visitor but a social worker who does counseling. He'd been in Florida in a community with COVID-19 activity less than 14 days ago, and expected to just walk into a nursing home! Even tried to get around screeningand go in a back door, but got caught by one of the admin people. Of all the people who should know better!And he goes to multiple nursing homes and assisted living facilities in the area. Scary.Sadie wasn't impressed when I told her about him.
Librarian--White vinegar is very good for cutting grease, and is a great general cleaner but doesn't have a lot of ability to kill bacteria and viruses. White vinegar is best used to clean the dirt and grime off a surface that is badly dirtied so that a sanitizing solution can reach the surface and do its work efficiently. Hmm. Now that I think of it, cleaning with vinegar, letting it dry, then a wipe with a bleach or alcohol product would go a long way toward extending a supply of sanitizer!
Goldie--welcome Home! Praying rehab works for your son. See you later.
Jazzy--LOL!
Chi--I feel badly for the local artists who come into the nursing home and play or sing or do other activities. We stopped all those as of yesterday, as did almost all other nursing homes and assisted living centers here. Anybody like that who goes into multiple homes is being asked to stop visiting. If COVID-19 gets into one nursing home it's so hard to keep it from getting into others, and our residents are all at the highest end of the risk spectrum for severe illness and death. The virtual concert idea is a great one!
Celia--I'm not a big beer/ale drinker, but I would try one of those!
Chi--sounds like you scored big with your shopping!Sorry to hear about Gordy's workplace issues and that uncertainty. I would think that something like this would be cause to temporarily rescind the 120% account credit rule. I had a live theater show ticket, shows have been cancelled, the theater offered to replace the ticket for one to a future show when this blows over, I donated the cost. It's a small company and they are going to be hurting big time.
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Cami, you need to just stop with the nonsense. We had a great time. You slept for 2 days because your body needed it. As for breakfast, we didn't come there to eat and you were not a terrible hostess, you were tired and in pain...and you hid it very well!
Jazzy, love the quarantini.
And Celia, the Sweet Baby Jesus. Hmmmmm, I wonder how that tastes?
Sandy, lots of goodies for you, now you can stay homem! Nice of you to offer video performances and I hope Gordy doesn't run into trouble with his job.
NM, crazy about the social worker trying to sneak in. What the hell is wrong with him. Did you turn him away because of symtoms, or because of where he had been and it hadn't been 14 days? I wondered about the vinegar too, and actually thought it was good. Thank you for clearing that up. And you be safe my friend.
Had to venture into town yesterday for my Faslodex shot, got a few groceries and lunch. Lots of hand washing and using the towels to open doors going in and out of places and a good washing when I got home. Tuesday will be my son's 2 weeks, he can leave or he can stay. Praying he stays, it's a roof over his head and food in his belly, as he will have no where to go when he gets out. They will help him find housing, but in the winter it's hard, so there may not be any openings anywhere and he has no job. His dad says he will not let him stay there, I hope he sticks to it. My son has not hit bottom yet. At the orientation they talked about enabling, and I have to say I hit none of them, however my ex hit a few. He also said that it's mostly inmates there. I told him to be very careful about what he talks about. I also wrote him a letter. You can read if like...
Jason,
Please know how much Dad, Jennifer and I love you, which I know you do.
You have fallen into a deep hole and need to get yourself out of it. You have lost your faith in God, but most of all, I think you have lost the faith within yourself. You need to find it again, and you are going to have to dig deep.
You are an amazing person, so very kind to everyone around you. You've done some amazing things and you have witnessed some horrible things as well, things I know you will never forget.
I want you to concentrate on the good things you have had in your life. You are an Eagle Scout, that is a high honor to hold and one that you worked very hard for. Remember that oath you took. Remember the good things, our vacations. No they weren't lavish trips or cruises. We went camping, hiking, fishing, canoeing, our big group camping trips out west, hiking down into Outlaw Canyon. We have always lived out in the country, you went to a good school. I know you have some great memories.
Like I told you, me with stage IV cancer, I don't want to have to bury my son before my time here is done. Keep this letter always, and when you feel like things are going to get bad, read it and reflect upon it and yourself. Get well and stay well son.
I love you so so much, and I know you love me, you have never shown anything but.
Please please stay for that second 2 weeks, and another 2 weeks after that if you can. You have nothing to lose and it gives them a chance to help you further.
My love always,
Mom
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Oh, and I'm good with the TP and food. Plenty of that here already. I have my canned goods, my freezer is full...all is good and don't need to go out for at least another week.
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Laid in a decent supply of food yesterday. Stores still did not have cleaning products or toilet paper. Next week are my scans (bone and CT) to see how things are going. I am wondering about how to stay germ free. Mask? Gloves? Just sanitizer? I do hope there is no call telling me the scans are cancelled! Our county public libraries are closing to all activities except picking up holds. We did lay in a supply of adult beverages to help get through this time.Pretty crazy out there.
Goldie, that is a beautiful letter. Your support of him will be key to his recovery.
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JCS, I never ever worry about late scans, labs or dr appts. They are not anything that is going to cure me or change anything. It just tells you where things are at, so if needed, a change in treatment. They say a mask does no good, but what can it hurt, right? I use tissues or napkins to open/close doors, then toss them. Yesterday I wore cloth gloves, and took a baggie to put them in when I took them off and when I took them off, I did so like you would rubber gloves, pulling one over the other. Ask if they wiped down the tables. I'm sure NM will have more advice and maybe some from our expert Sadie! Glad you got some food and adult beverages!
Good luck on your scans, I hope things continue to be well for you and you can stay on that vacation!
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Hi friends- what a ride it has been this week, and seems like most everyone here is doing okay. I have been in more this week but venturing out today as have all my documentation I need to go do my Real ID. Everything came fast too, SS card replacement in a week, passport in 9 days. Although I have another 5 or so weeks before my license expires, I have the new obstacles of more offices closing or reducing hours and then of course, who knows if I may need to quarantine for 14 days and could miss a slowly closing window. Scripts to pick up and a few other errands to run and then home for the afternoon. Looks like it will be a good day for yard work!
We now have 14 cases in the state, two of which are in the hospital and one of those in the ICU. Cases are all believed to be travel related (many who were overseas in the past month, one or two that have been to NYC). The city and state have gotten on top of this and closed schools for three weeks, and cancelled just about every event in the larger urban areas that they can. I continue to hear horror stories about what is happening in the grocery stores.
Wishing everyone a good pi day!
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And another one, however I no longer have the nose guards. The mouth one, yes...but for different reasons!
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Mornin ladies,
Oh my stars this is a calamity going on, but firsr.
Illi I'm so glad ur starting to be able to eat, just take it easy, slowly and every day it will get better.
JC good luck with ur scans.
Lori a beautiful letter for ur son. I've been praying he'd stay in as long as it's possible it can only help more.Hoping he keeps that letter on him it's inspiring.
Well the elephant in the room, I on't remember anything like this before cancelling churches, schools, so many places. My kids went really early to the store this morning and most shelves were empty. All I got was a box of Hostess snowballs, the last one. That's it. I still have my last box but they didn't have anything else. We do have an overload of Lysol and wipes and gloves from always. So we're al right with that. Lu <my sister>and I were supposed to go to a shower tomorrow, we're not going and who knows if they would keep this going over 100 people promised. Way to many, coming from all over. We think anyway. At first it started over 65, now it's 60 don't leave ur house. I did hear these forms of virus don't do well in warm weather so who knows will they ever find why and what exactly they can do. And they have said some hospitals in Chgo are coming close to figuring it out, but that was last week and no further news on that. Joey's school has stopped yesterday til April 1st and then they'll see. My sister's grandkids are coming home from Italy, Ireland, Spain and Switzerland this weekend, they have to leave and they are not telling them anything about quarantined when they are home. So that seems odd to me. Of course the only ones who are not coming home are the ones in the service. There is a planned leave in April but they're already saying don't count on it. This is a nitemare going over the media and they don't stop it breaks into TV all the time, so when u finally stop thinking about it, there it was on TV. I'm not saying the media shouldn't cover this but it's gone crazy...and people are going crazier, empty shelves, empty streets, but the stores have lines out the door, talk about exposure.
OK I'm stepping off my soap box for now, it's just so frustrating I get crazy.
LUBS U ALL
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