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In reply to the discussion: Hello. Hello out there. I am still isolating. [View all]ooky
(8,905 posts)115. Cases are spiking where I live, and I am stubborn.
I cancelled my 6 month dentist check last week, which I don't feel great at all about putting off, but I'm going to try to wait a couple of months and see if the new cases start dropping. I have to take my dog to the vet next week, but they come to the car and get him while I wait. I'll have mask, gloves, and goggles for that. When they bring him back I'm going to take him straight home and we are both going straight in the swimming pool, which I'm keeping at a high chlorine level (5 ppm).
I'm ordering groceries on line and they bring them out to my car.
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I don't do instacart anymore. I too do the medical appts I need. Not doing restaurants and saving
LizBeth
Jun 2020
#11
Coolest. Thanks. Being isolated and all I was fearful I was the only one still isolating, lol.
LizBeth
Jun 2020
#12
Nope, still isolating here and social distancing ... we see the numbers. back up to 33,000 today
uponit7771
Jun 2020
#3
Oregon is spiking too. And mayor put out at a certain time, Monday I think, we all wear masks
LizBeth
Jun 2020
#14
+1, it looks when we see the spikes its already too late. This virus is so hideous but Europe has
uponit7771
Jun 2020
#21
Right. i read if 80% wore a mask we would be out of the woods and could live life again.
LizBeth
Jun 2020
#79
Lots of little ones to chat with. Tell you, I do not know what this would be without my Mikey (dog).
LizBeth
Jun 2020
#17
I wanna see my grandkids, lol. My kids are 22 and 25. They have time. There with you. Thanks.
LizBeth
Jun 2020
#22
I'm doing exactly what I've been doing since the beginning of March.
The Velveteen Ocelot
Jun 2020
#8
I am isolating too...Going coo coo, but the internet and some games on the net..have saved
Stuart G
Jun 2020
#10
Totally, I would be right there with you if had pneumonia 3xs. Oh wait, I haven't and still right
LizBeth
Jun 2020
#34
You are able to do in 40's and concerned enough to do until vak. Interesting and glad you can.
LizBeth
Jun 2020
#39
True that. I think having work at home would make all the difference. Though listening to one
LizBeth
Jun 2020
#83
I'm still not going to restaurants or bars. No crowded outdoor situations either
progree
Jun 2020
#18
Just saw two of my grandkids this past weekend. First visitors since the beginning of this mess. So
dameatball
Jun 2020
#20
I am with you on that. I have a lot to be thankful for that I can do this without worrying
LizBeth
Jun 2020
#43
i have seven and we are hoping to get together at least once more before they go back to school.
dameatball
Jun 2020
#52
Good for you can work at home. As far as isolation, I too am pretty settled in that lifestyle.
LizBeth
Jun 2020
#45
I hear you. I had dental I go on in May. I need the time to keep going back so I am done by summer.
LizBeth
Jun 2020
#57
Thanks with your story. Good to hear. Work hasn't called so business is not picking up. I think
LizBeth
Jun 2020
#59
We are not at all, as we both caught it anyway, had zero symptoms, but if you are old and/or at risk
Celerity
Jun 2020
#33
well, the age cohorts who are in by far the most extreme danger are near, or at, or even well past
Celerity
Jun 2020
#143
There are a lot of old people that still have to work. Unfortunately, I can't see I get to retire.
LizBeth
Jun 2020
#144
Good for you you get to work from home. Ya, jsut got back from a walk with the dog. Not worried out
LizBeth
Jun 2020
#63
True that. I would have gotten a pup during this time, but only allowed one pet. Bummer.
LizBeth
Jun 2020
#99
Still isolating. Shopping only about every 5-7 days, to the grocery store and maybe the
highplainsdem
Jun 2020
#44
I am with you. And I have an excellent immunity. But hitting 60 soon. AB- and have that against me.
LizBeth
Jun 2020
#67
I'm a hospice nurse so I am around people in their homes who usually don't wear masks
mucifer
Jun 2020
#50
And then I come to this. Thankful that I at least do not have to be out and about, ergo be concerned
LizBeth
Jun 2020
#69
Wow, you are even more than me. I now go for a quick trip to store. And hitting dentist.
LizBeth
Jun 2020
#71
I'm with you. I'm getting by now by going to 5 Zoom meetings every week. I don't know what
Maraya1969
Jun 2020
#54
Lol, this is the second time i have taken scissors to mine, lol. The same with my dentist. Thanks.
LizBeth
Jun 2020
#74
That is not bad at all if I had some of my people around. All I need. Thanks, good for you.
LizBeth
Jun 2020
#75
Good for you. I have gone thru one tank, but don't know why compared to you, lol. I have gone out
LizBeth
Jun 2020
#76
I have one in Minnesota and one in Texas. They both want to visit. Asked if they want me to buy a
LizBeth
Jun 2020
#77
First two months I did way too much Grubhub. I stopped that. Had dental work so that helped
LizBeth
Jun 2020
#102
Thank you. I am so glad I did this thread. I am thinking there are a lot more of us then what we
LizBeth
Jun 2020
#103
This surprises me you are so young but then I have heard it is tough on 40 and 50 yr olds too.
LizBeth
Jun 2020
#104
Ahhh. See. Ya, lol experience takes one a long way. Yup. And I have a kick ass immunity, and
LizBeth
Jun 2020
#152
Good for you. I think the scene at the beach, even 6 ft away looking at the ocean would be a
LizBeth
Jun 2020
#106
That is scary, shutting down the business and so responsible not being willing to open yet.
LizBeth
Jun 2020
#108
Thank you. I do live ina beautiful area so my twice a day walk with the dog helps lots. I wave at
LizBeth
Jun 2020
#109
I do not know that I can go that long. I am on unemployment right now. My work on skeleton.
LizBeth
Jun 2020
#111
I am sorry you are being challenged in this way. That is hard. As I said above, I asked both boys
LizBeth
Jun 2020
#112
Good for you. I am in Oregon, we do mail in only. I am old and hate doing anything new. It was
LizBeth
Jun 2020
#116
It's really hard to "explain", when you can't have a conversation with someone!!!!
LeftInTX
Jun 2020
#118
I probably would not have tried but I called the office and told her I didn't want to go in.
LizBeth
Jun 2020
#121
Tough time being pregnant and congrats. You are going to be isolating soon anyway.
LizBeth
Jun 2020
#120
Ah my, you have a lot on your plate and back and forth trying to keep safe while doing what
LizBeth
Jun 2020
#126
Not sure about that either. It may give some a false sense of not being that vulnerable.
sprinkleeninow
Jun 2020
#132
My 81 yr old father is excited to get back into the gym. He is in Texas where it is spiking.
LizBeth
Jun 2020
#130
I love him with all my heart. He is certainly an adult and gonna do what he is gonna do.
LizBeth
Jun 2020
#136
With you. The same. I might drive to the ocean in a day or two. It is only an hour away.
LizBeth
Jun 2020
#128