2020: One Day At A Time, We Will Achieve!!
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I went to the city today for my MRI. In addition to the grilling over the phone Saturday, I was questionned again today before being permitted to take the test. Afterwards, I came home and shopped for some groceries and necessities. I think I could stay inside for a month, except for a run to the drug store or to the Post Office once a week to get my mail.0
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I just finished today’s 10,000 steps. I was tired yesterday and gave myself a break. I walked 8000 and was fine with that. I also didn’t put as much time into walking Sunday because I caught up on family phone calls to see how everyone is holding up. My nephew is feeling better. He still has a cough but not as deep. He probably had the virus but wasn’t able to to get a test. When things get back to normal, he wants to be tested for antibodies. I saw a tough story on the news today. A 50 year old man in NJ is in critical condition in ICU and they are trying to get approval for him to get plasma from someone who has recovered from the disease. The theory is their antibodies would strengthen his immune system to fight off the virus. I pray he gets approved and that someone in his area donates plasma.0
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I believe Hopkins is working on the antibodies idea as well.
We now have a stay at home order but it makes no distinction by age and has an exception for caring for livestock or pets at another location. Gives me hope that at least for now we can continue to feed the colonies.0 -
Maryanne--I had read about your stay at home plus the possible fine of a year in jail and up to $5,000 fine. I wondered if an exemption was available for the care of the animals. I am thoroughly saturated each day with the governors of our state, Ohio and Kentucky press conference.f
Helene--I don't live close to my other family members, so since the accident late last summer, we all have a practice of sending texts in both morning and night so we know how we re doing. That accident was an early wake up call to the need to check in frequently.
I haven't done well with the steps so far this week. I was tired Sunday and wanted to take a break, and then yesterday, I had to go to the city for the MRI test. People were sitting in cars waiting for people to complete their appointments, and when I entered a security guard askedf me several screening questions. Then when I checked it at the outpatient desk, I was asked them again...and then when the technician called for me, I was asked again.
I have started my steps for the day and have over 2,000 in. I'm doing odds and ends around the house. I think I have enough food to do me and Midnight for a month. I will have to go out mid-week to the Post Office and to the drugstore whenever they call me. In the meantime, I am just waiting to hear the results of the MRI.0 -
I just did our census info online. We never got a mailing because we don’t get mail at our Cape home because we don’t have a mailbox. We get ours at our post office box. I wasn’t sure if I could do it without a code number from the mailing but on category was I didn’t get a mailing. I checked that box and was able to go in and enter our information.0
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I got my Fitbit stats for last week. I got really serious about my efforts a couple of weeks ago. Last week, I walked 67,633 steps for an average of 9,662 steps. The most impressive stat was I walked 32,876 steps more than the previous week. Wow!0
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I made DH do the census. He insisted I be standing by. Too funny!!0
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Why? He didn’t know your birth date or origin? It couldn’t have been easier.0
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I think it took me all of 5 minutes to do the census online. Truly easy and painless.
Today I baked orange cranberry biscotti, then dipped the bottoms in dark chocolate. I am waiting for the chocolate to set now, then I’ll package them up and deliver to some of my neighbors for a treat. When I get stir crazy, I stir up something and bake it, lol.
My sister has been sewing face masks for anyone who wants one, so today I asked her to send some to us and to my SIL and all of DH’s family in Houston. I think they will soon be recommending that everyone wear a mask whenever they are out in public, so I want to be prepared.0 -
Jean, you can only do what you can do. I took it easy on Sunday. I was tired and I think stress was catching up to me. I have good days when I can do a lot of steps and other days no so much. You have a lot on your plate right now. Be kind to yourself.
I’ve mentioned I do dipping powder when I get manicures. Who knows when I’ll be able to get another one. I had the color pop off one nail so I bought a bottle of gel in a close shade. I’ll put it on the naked nails as needed. I’m not good at it so I’m sure it will look like I did it myself.
My hair is another situation. I’m close to needing a haircut. I could trim the bangs in a pinch but the rest is going to start looking ugly pretty quick. I guess I could start wearing a hat when I go out.
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One advantage to keeping my hair long is that I have more options for disguising my need for a haircut. The color, on the other hand, not so much.
I had just gotten my nails done right before the isolation order came down, so I can probably go another week or two. I have nail polish remover, so when they grow out to the point that they are annoying me, I’ll soak off the dipping powder and do the best I can with the nail polishes I have on hand.0 -
I guess the good news is no one (except the cats at the colonies) is going to see me.
I just did my first Aldi's order. Hoping to get DH's salad ingredients.0 -
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there are no rules these days. i didn’t even put my collar on today. just walked around the house naked0 -
That coloring at home meme is hilarious. I'll steal it and send it to my hair stylist. I get an American manicure so it isn't as obvious when the nails begin to need a fill as it is more natural looking. I usually can go 4 weeks, but the last time it was 5 weeks.
I need to venture out to the Post Office today to get my mail. I'm expecting my last check from work. If necessary, I have enough food to stay put for 30 days.
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I love the memes. Especially the coloring your hair one.
Chatting with you ladies lifts my spirits. I’m into thanking people for all they do for me. I’ve never expressed that to you but if not now, when.
The only people I’ve seen since this started are the grocery store and CVS staff and Jeff at my favorite deli. I told a couple of them that they probably haven’t had so many people thank them for doing their jobs. We always appreciated them but something like a pandemic to remind you to say it out loud.0 -
I'm thinking the answer to my bangs/grey roots may be ordering some headbands. LOL!0
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I usually sleep really well. Not so much at the moment.
In the middle of the night last night I had this thought:
IF I'm alive in September, and IF my cardiologist is seeing patients, and IF I stay on plan, I could be at a normal BMI. Wouldn't she be shocked. WHOA!!!0 -
Maryanne, change all those ifs to when’s. You’re going to be here, you’re going to do it and we’ll all be saying WHOA!0
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Helene--I also want to give thanks to you all for hanging in here. Just before I opened this thread, I wondered whatever happened to those people that signed up for this group but quickly left.
Maryanne--Thanks for the headband idea. Your September goal of shocking the cardiologist is a good one, and you are definitely on the way to meeting that goal. I had 8-1/2 hours of sleep last night which is very unusual for me.
I'm watching the QVC pitch som great fashions right now, but I'm not going anywhere and the sweats for home are so comfy. I guess I could dress better and pretend I am going somsewhere.
I think it is a sad comment on our society when Dr. Fauci has to have security protection because of threats. Yes, it is a change in our lifestyle but he is doing his best to provide the information necessary to better increase our chances of surviving or even not getting the virus.
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I think it is a sad comment on our society when Dr. Fauci has to have security protection because of threats. Yes, it is a change in our lifestyle but he is doing his best to provide the information necessary to better increase our chances of surviving or even not getting the virus.
And gun sales are way up.
It almost makes you wonder if it's a society worth saving.0 -
Major brouhaha here in Maryland over religious services.
For example,
A pastor wants to have services of 10 people which he swore fit within the governor's guidelines (can he not count - 10 people plus him makes 11 - elementary school math) and the state actually revised their guidelines to specifically address religious services (including explicit instructions on how to count to 10).
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And then there are the little points of light that remind you there are still good people:
ALL medical folks of course
Just read that domestic violence shelters in Maryland are staying open. Can you imagine being an abused wife and your husband is laid off? Wow.0 -
FL governor finally issued a stay at home edict starting Friday. He exempted vital services and religious services. My church went to streaming services online weeks ago. A foolish pastor in Tampa held services in his mega church last Sunday, putting hundreds of people at risk. The sheriff had warned him not to and arrested him after he did it. I’m sure he’ll be doing it again now that the governor exempted churches. What arrogance on his part and how foolish are his followers showing up at church. Not to mention the innocent people they will probably come in contact with. Don’t be surprised if Tampa becomes a hot spot.
Why do I think the death threats are coming from MEGA supporters? How do they think threatening DrFauci will change the facts of this deadly virus. The new rules won’t affect our behavior much since we were already only going to necessary places. The only difference is I’ll try to stretch out the time between grocery trips.0 -
As I understand it, the threats against Dr. Fauci are because he is advocating keeping businesses closed. The people making the threats want to open things up again. Ridiculous, short-sighted, and irresponsible.
I know that all of the shelters in our area are full and having difficulty maintaining social distancing as a result. And that domestic violence is way up as a result of everyone being confined at home. Very sad.
Our governor is also exempting religious services, as long as they maintain social distancing. Utterly irresponsible, IMO. I hope most of the church leadership will choose to do only on-line services.
I received 4 home made masks today from my sister. She had been making them for her local hospital but now has begun making them for anyone who asks for one. Last night I took orders from friends for 24 masks and coordinated getting them mailed to the appropriate addresses. We joked that I’m a pretty good salesperson and it’s a shame I’m not working on commission. I agreed that I didn’t do a very good job of negotiating my contract.0 -
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As I understand it, the threats against Dr. Fauci are because he is advocating keeping businesses closed. The people making the threats want to open things up again. Ridiculous, short-sighted, and irresponsible.
Yeah, like a couple million deaths and 20 times more people sick won't impact businesses.0 -
Our governor is also exempting religious services, as long as they maintain social distancing. Utterly irresponsible, IMO. I hope most of the church leadership will choose to do only on-line services.
Some of the stuff is just funny. A Catholic priest here in Baltimore had a "thing" where people came in their cars, stayed in their cars and listened to a service on their devices. Why, you might ask (cause you're smart)? So they could see the "host" (aka communion wafers, I assume). I kid you not. I could not make this stuff up.0
