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In reply to the discussion: Hello. Hello out there. I am still isolating. [View all]LizBeth
(9,952 posts)116. Good for you. I am in Oregon, we do mail in only. I am old and hate doing anything new. It was
really easy peasy. Good for you.
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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