Coronavirus COVID-19 - Global Health Pandemic #42

[Rose in SC]

16 Pictures That Show How Terribly The State Of South Carolina Is At "Social Distancing" — BuzzFeed

Dang! Almost afraid to click on that link!

Okay, I read it but at least 4 or 5 of the pictures are just pics of various Lowe's Home Improvement stores. And #16 states that "basically every single person is just living life normally." Uh, NO, we're not. TBH, I live in a small town in a rural county and haven't seen any of this. Of course, I do make a point to practice social distancing and if I must go to the store, I go early in the morning and get out fast. Article just seems designed to nitpick South Carolinians but, hey, if that's what it takes to get Gov. McMasters to issue a stay-at-home order, so be it!

 

[SeattleStew]

We can self isolate and social distance like pros if we need to again. Well, most of us.

My husband and I are planning on getting an upright freezer and doing some prep on the other side of this.

Jmo

Man, I haven't been able to find a freezer for love or money the last two weeks.

 

[NuttMegg]

Ellis Marsalis, Jazz Pianist and Music Family Patriarch, Dies at 85

 

[margarita25]

Oh Mags, big ((hugs)) to you. You've been so helpful and it's always a pleasure to 'see' the giraffe online.

The hubs and me were starting to get a little grumbly having been quarantined together for a week now, plus it was my birthday yesterday. We got completely tipsy and made a Corona video just being silly.

This morning we looked at it and immediately deleted it.
Turn off the news/computer, turn on your favorite music and dance.

Hi girlhasnoname!! Thank you so much for this sweet note. Happy Belated Birthday!!

Re: getting tipsy and making a Corona video, this is so funny!!!!!! Thank you for making me laugh!!
And then “you looked at it the next day and immediately deleted it”..ahahahahahahhahahahaa

Haha heeeeheeee

See! This is what I’m talking about. This is why I love this place. I knew you all would snap me right out of it!!

 

[imstilla.grandma]

I asked this yesterday and I am not sure if anyone responded but why is Michigan getting hit so hard??

I also put make-up on today. It has been 3 weeks and I practically forgot how to do it.

Here’s a twist. I’ve been retired and either hospitalized or home bound for eleven years. I rarely wear makeup any more. Usually only to my doctor’s visit, holidays or rare shopping outings. I’ve started this smile and stretch routine to deal with the stress the rest of my family is experiencing. I find a mirror, stare at myself, stand up tall (I’m 4’11” lol so I use my tippy toes) with my shoulders straight, raise my hands above my head. Take a few slow breaths in and out. (Smell the roses ~ blow out the candles) Stretch from side to side. Smile at myself at the mirror. The longer I can stand staring at my smile, the happier the endorphins ping. I keep smiling. The first day I did this, I had this sudden urge to put on makeup.Wow, am I out of practice!

I came out of my room and my granddaughter did a double take. “Grandma, where are you going?” “Nowhere, just hanging out.” I said. “Well, you should go nowhere more often. Cause you’re beautiful.”

I stood up a little taller that day. Maybe 4’11” and a half. Who knows, by the time things settle down, I might grow to five feet. It’s the little things that count...

 

[The Night Watchman]

Oh Mags, big ((hugs)) to you. You've been so helpful and it's always a pleasure to 'see' the giraffe online.

The hubs and me were starting to get a little grumbly having been quarantined together for a week now, plus it was my birthday yesterday. We got completely tipsy and made a Corona video just being silly.

This morning we looked at it and immediately deleted it.
Turn off the news/computer, turn on your favorite music and dance.

Not fair. We're gonna need to see that!

Happy Birthday.

 

[Spartygirl]

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Hi

This reminds me, I’ve got a pet nail trim issue. Usually the little guy has to go to the vet for nail trimming and they have to take him in the back and put the muzzle on to trim his nails....I guess I’ll have to put on my Cesar hat and start training him with treats and stuff so I can trim his nails myself. He’s special needs from a shelter, I don’t know if it will go over well but all I can do is try to make it an exciting event (like the bath dance- “Wooohoo yay bath!! Doggie massage!! Good boy!”)

I also really don’t feel comfortable about trimming doggie nails. Makes me nervous. I guess if we’re going to get this ball rolling I can’t be nervous or it’ll just make him nervous. He is chewing his nails now as they’ve gotten long. Not sure if anyone here has come across this issue yet.

Let me know how that works for you @margarita25
I just said today that we need to trim our dogs' nails.
We have 2 rescues.
Luna will be OK as we have done hers before but when Shadow was at the vet for his shots, they tried to trim his nails and he growled and got real angry about it. We tried a month or so ago and he was not having it.
Sigh** Our neighbor gave us a muzzle last year that we have never used but I may have to put it on him while I try to trim.

**Cheers and Good Luck * I am right there with you

 

[CSIDreamer]

Man, I haven't been able to find a freezer for love or money the last two weeks.

We haven't really looked. We have a nasty old chest freezer in the garage that I need to get hauled off. I won't use it.

 

[branmuffin]

I'm glad they are allowing the passengers to land. It was inhumane to force passengers and crew to remain on those cruise ships. However, those deemed fit to travel shouldn't be allowed to leave the port, once on land. They should remain in Florida but relocated to some area, either a hotel or convention centre to wait out their isolation before they return to their home state or country. Trying to speed up the process to send them on their way is insane, IMO. It's already been shown that many of these people are so desperate to be in a familiar environment, they don't abide by the rules. Two wrongs don't make a right.

 

[IceIce9]

$990 is a heck of a lot better than $390! Then take off transportation costs, daycare, lunches, coffee breaks, etc, not bad for staying home, imo.

I didn’t mean to be complaining, just mentioned it. Yes, much better than $390.

 

[Simply Southern]

Lmao - yesterday I said a I was moving into the “acceptance phase” ahahaha...more like “deep depression phase” ROTF

We won't let in that happen, NO deep hole!!!

You've got all of us!!! We count on you in good times and bad!!!

We are here for you!!!! Sending [[[ HUGS ]]]

 

[CeeCeeCat]

Hi

This reminds me, I’ve got a pet nail trim issue. Usually the little guy has to go to the vet for nail trimming and they have to take him in the back and put the muzzle on to trim his nails....I guess I’ll have to put on my Cesar hat and start training him with treats and stuff so I can trim his nails myself. He’s special needs from a shelter, I don’t know if it will go over well but all I can do is try to make it an exciting event (like the bath dance- “Wooohoo yay bath!! Doggie massage!! Good boy!”)

I also really don’t feel comfortable about trimming doggie nails. Makes me nervous. I guess if we’re going to get this ball rolling I can’t be nervous or it’ll just make him nervous. He is chewing his nails now as they’ve gotten long. Not sure if anyone here has come across this issue yet.

Good point - I’m going to come up against this at some point and am not looking forward to it as some of the fuzzy maniacs forget their manners and turn feral when it comes to claw clips.
For your pup, I would first try paw massages accompanied by treats. When he’s comfortable with that, clip a nail at a time - I’m sure more treats will help soften the trauma
Good luck!

 

[Sundog]

So I noticed that both this morning and yesterday morning, that right when I woke up and hadn’t even opened my eyes yet that I had this awful heavy feeling of what I only know how to describe as deep depression. I was barely even awake, yet I could feel this awful depressed heavy feeling. Of course I’ve experienced depression before this, but just noting that the “ick” is really peeking it’s head out again. I look forward so much to coming here and reading everyone’s posts because it really really makes me feel better.

Now I’m crying LOL.

I think no yoga, been cooped up in here, stress, dread, worry for my family who are elderly and health workers is starting to take a toll. I feel sick.

So, I really have to be aware that this “invisible depression monster” is trying to get under me. I’m going to have to consciously fight this monster it seems. This means, as I’ve talked about before, really doing positive things to bring joy and help resume some sense of normalcy. I’ve been in the house for a month so no wonder I’m starting to lose it.

Goals: Clean and get house back in order.

Some of you may recall from the early days when I said I had a home issue which was going to require workers in the house and everyone advised against it unless it was an emergency. Well here is the deal - I was in the middle of planning to move to a new house. . But no way I was going to risk movers and a moving truck.

Anyway that all went to crap and I’m stuck here now, which is okay, but I was half packed, living out of boxes so to speak.

So now I have to get settled back into my house. Which will make me feel better, because everything is in disarray.

Thanks is for letting me ramble and thanks everyone for being here.

It’s so important remember during these emotional episodes that there is so much to be grateful for. I have so much. Others had no warning to get themselves food and supplies...

I’m financially stressed too. We all are.

Boohoo.

That's a lot of work, to unpack and set up again. I'm in a similar situation. I need to spend a lot of time unpacking and setting up again, but I want to do it slowly, as I don't want to make myself overly tired. I want to maintain my health first and foremost, and not be exhausted. I am working remotely at least 8 hours a day, so I don't have much energy left in the evening. And sometimes with all the distractions, I have to work into the evening to make up for it, in order to get my work done.

I think it's okay to go slow, but I do understand the need to have order around the house again. Just be kind to yourself. These are difficult times. It's hard to do it all.

 

[Kensie]

Lmao - yesterday I said a I was moving into the “acceptance phase” ahahaha...more like “deep depression phase” ROTF

I understand. I am in high anxiety phase. I crossed my legs and my leg would not quit shaking. Not grinding my teeth as badly since KALI gave us the great tip to stop it.
Have a tension headache. I am scared, depressed and in high anxiety. This is week 3 of
lockdown for me. I have been out once each week to the store and today I have to go to the accountant's office. I am dreading it. Anxiety is off the meter.

Hope you feel better soon.

 

[Mimi in London]

Bless you. Balling. Thank you Going to make some coffee.

ETA: Don’t want to make this about me haha. I’ll be fine. Just sayin. It’s getting rough. We have to focus on positive things. That’s the point. A month in and it’s getting rough. Need to resume some kind of normalcy.

ETA2; Here’s another thing. I can’t get food delivery for another 10 days. I think I have enough to make it but it’s going to be rough. Like I’m talking protein shakes. That’s ok. I can stand to miss some meals.

ETA3: Thanks for letting me vent. I feel a little better now. Sorry about that. Just wanted to express the importance of staying ahead of the depression.

Gratitude always.

You’re allowed to vent - you are very clearly NOT an ‘it’s all about me’ person. I don’t post much, but I follow, and your intelligent, kind and humorous posts are always a joy.

I am dancing round the kitchen tonight, as I managed to secure a supermarket delivery slot for the last week of April. Yippeee! Party at mine.
We’ll have bread, milk, apples, real vegetables...

Ooops. Forgot. We don’t do parties any more. I wonder if children being born now will understand ‘party’ as something their parents used to do in the olden days.

 

[Trudie]

Oh, I didn't take your post as a complaint.
In any case $990 a week is appx a $75-80k salary, imo.

I didn’t mean to be complaining, just mentioned it. Yes, much better than $390.

 

[pocketaccent]

The UK plans to issue coronavirus 'immunity passports' so Brits can leave the lockdown early

The UK plans to roll out "immunity passports" to Brits who have already contracted the COVID-19 disease in order to allow them to return to "normal life," the Health Secretary Matt Hancock said on Thursday.

"We are looking at an immunity certificate," Hancock told a Downing Street press conference.

"How people who have had the disease have got the antibodies and then have immunity can show that and therefore get back as much as possible to normal life,"
...

 

[Bravo]

The UK plans to issue coronavirus 'immunity passports' so Brits can leave the lockdown early

The UK plans to roll out "immunity passports" to Brits who have already contracted the COVID-19 disease in order to allow them to return to "normal life," the Health Secretary Matt Hancock said on Thursday.

"We are looking at an immunity certificate," Hancock told a Downing Street press conference.

"How people who have had the disease have got the antibodies and then have immunity can show that and therefore get back as much as possible to normal life,"
...

That's a very poor decision. No Science to back that up yet. So they are deciding if immunity? deciding how long the immunity lasts? Just jumping off your post.

 

[Boston Corbett]

Navy expected to relieve captain who raised alarm about COVID-19 on ship (NBC)

 

[margarita25]

Hello Margarita, day 14 for me over here in rural England. Feeling very much better other than some lingering fatigue and achy legs. My son (early 20's) is around day 6 and so far taking it in his stride far better than I did *touch wood*! We have been fortunate to manage it at home with plenty of rest and paracetamol. Also vit C.

If it may reassure people to know, I am in my early 50's with some regular minor health issues including blood pressure (one med I take is Losartan), cholesterol and low vit D. Son has no underlying issues.

One thing about the lockdown, if you do become unwell you dont have to worry about the usual guilty feeling about missing work, or hurrying back! You do have all the time in the world to recuperate in peace.

Wishing you all well

HKP xX

Margarita I had a moment like that tonight. Not sure if you guys do this, but on a Thurs at 8pm we go outside our houses (or open upstairs windows) and clap and shout for the NHS and key workers. Last week I wasnt well enough, so tonight I joined in for the first time. I got so upset, like a child, at how UNFAIR it all suddenly seemed. For all of us, finding ourselves in this awful situation. However much you try and be positive there is an underlying reality that bites you sometimes.

Bless your heart, @HongKongPhooey . I was so happy to read your post and hear that you are feeling better!! How sweet and meaningful this is that you took the time to write.

Sending you the warmest wishes to you and your son for a full recovery.

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