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Discussion in 'Chit Chat' started by F.W.K., Mar 1, 2020.

  1. stickler

    stickler Banned

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  2. Nice to see your still around my mate.

    your right,its gonna get so hot its gonna explode bro.
    yeah,the world aint gone mad.it was already mad!
    maddness just seems to progress with the ages.
     
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  3. Hahaha!

    Just think.
    we all a product of are time.
     
  4. All the best Stickler.

    Stay safe bro.
     
  5. bamaman

    bamaman GRCH Dog

    Man went from working in extreme heat to working in A.C...im on salary plus commission.Im doing total opposite of what I was doing .Same field of work basically..Wear clean clothes to work and come home clean .It's a dam trip.Nkt use to it.Im use to busting ass.
     
  6. david63

    david63 CH Dog

    Michele if He or She would have said that to me we would be throwing down.
     
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  7. david63

    david63 CH Dog

    That's real good Bama.
     
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  8. Michele

    Michele CH Dog Super Moderator

    At first, she said: 6 feet back. I ignored her and kept looking around waiting for her to be done at the deli counter. She was giving the guy at the deli counter a hard time too. Then, she said: 6 feet back or I'll slap your face. At that point....I took out my weapon and said to her: Don't ever threaten me or anyone else. You never know what could happen to you. Once I took out the weapon, she said: oh shit. I said to her: yea, oh shit.
     
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  9. david63

    david63 CH Dog

    yes she probably wet her pants.
     
  10. stickler

    stickler Banned

  11. Euro

    Euro Big Dog

    must be feeling like a cliwn when you go to work and some kid out there earns six digits a year playing fortnite
     
  12. Euro

    Euro Big Dog

    *clown
     
  13. AGK

    AGK Super duper pooper scooper Administrator

  14. stickler

    stickler Banned

  15. stickler

    stickler Banned

  16. brindle

    brindle Big Dog

    I was sent this post about surviving Covid 19 and felt it was worth passing on.
    Be careful and be safe, this virus is a bad one and will kill you…
    Here's the post --

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    Day 9 of COVID. We’ve learned a lot over the last 9 days. Hopefully, some of this can help you especially if you live alone. None of us know how severe our own COVID case will be. You could be asymptomatic or it could be severe like Nate’s. Remember, he has no underlying health conditions and went from zero to severely sick within a few hours. Not only does he have COVID but he also has bilateral pneumonia.

    Many times over the last days we’ve asked ourselves, ‘How do people do this and stay alive if they live alone? What if you don’t have good insurance? What if you live in an area that is a healthcare desert? What if you don’t have money for your medicine?’ I hope these tips will help. Feel free to share this post.

    1. Create a ‘survival kit’. Keep in mind you might not have the energy to move much so have it easily accessible. You should have in it a minimum of a week’s supply of: Gatorade/Pedialite, Ensure, Tylenol, stomach meds, cough medicine, Aleve, and Vicks Vapor Rub.

    2. In your kit, have a reliable thermometer and oxygen saturation monitor. The monitors can be hard to find so don’t wait till you need it. You’ll want to include a heating pad for the severe ear pain.

    3. A notebook and pen to track your medicine and fluid intake and vitals. This can get confusing very fast so ‘charting’ will help keep the confusion down. Severe confusion is part of COVID so anything to help keep things clear and simple, do it. If you’re experiencing oxygen deprivation, it will be worse.

    4. A stack of old bed sheets and blankets. You will sweat profusely but not have the energy to change the sheets. So, have more close by so you don’t have to lay on a wet bed. When your fever spikes and you are shaking uncontrollably, the blankets will help.

    5. Bedpan/urinal: At some point you will need this because your fatigue will be so extreme you won’t be able to make it to your bathroom.

    6. If you live alone, go ahead and find a friend or family member who will agree to be your patient advocate. Last night, Nate’s breathing was so awful his stats dropped and he became hypoxic. His hands and face had zero color. Oxygen deprivation is scary. I called his doctor, pharmacy, home health, and a medical supply store to arrange at home oxygen support which he now has 24/7. Having someone who will commit to this and not give up will increase your survival rate. See, to get insurance to pay for at home oxygen support, you have to qualify by taking an oxygen test. However, if you are COVID positive, you can’t go in for a test even if you can show them your oxygen saturation on a video call. Ask them to write the script and tell them you will self pay. It cost $100 a month to rent a POC (positive oxygen machine) and you must leave a credit card on file. Make sure you save some $ for that and have a credit card.

    7. When your oxygen drops and you become hypoxic, lay on your stomach as long as you can tolerate. 18 hours is a good goal. Research is showing this allows your lungs to work a bit different because the weight of your chest is not on your lungs. It gives them a bit of a break and forces other parts of your lungs to take up the slack. It gives the exhausted parts a bit of a rest. Many patients are avoiding ventilators with this ‘proning therapy’.

    8. Say ‘Yes’ to having people drop off food and supplies. Don’t try to be a hero. Your job is to keep breathing and stay alive.

    9. Get a humidifier to help with the incessant coughing.

    10. Don’t plan on bathing, feeding, or dressing yourself. When you get sick, start off in comfy clothes that are easy for your caregiver to remove and then redress you in another comfy outfit. Naked is fine too.

    11. Ice packs. Reusable ones are great but if you live alone, get a supply of the ones you squeeze to activate icy cold. You’re going to be too weak or your oxygen saturation will be too low for you to go to the freezer. You’re going to need these for the nonstop fever and spikes.

    12. A puke bucket- self-explanatory

    13. Adult size wipes- These will come in handy to give you a ‘spit bath’ because getting a shower or bath is almost impossible unless you have significant help.

    14. Keep up with your local hospital’s capacity. Many hospitals are maxed out. Know where to go should you need to. They all have a very strict criteria for COVID admission. Nate’s oxygen has to drop below 88 for 5 minutes, then he goes in. This sounds horrible but it’s how the sickest people get the equipment they need. It’s called prioritizing! Your area might be different but it’s good to know.

    15. You can download free advanced directives, medical power of attorney forms, and wills online. Do this now before COVID hits your home. Give your family the peace of mind to know your exact wishes. Having it there in black and white will make it easier when the doctor asks, ‘Should we have to do chest compressions, do you want us to?’ I’ve been there and it’s horrible.

    16. Extra gloves, masks, and Lysol to keep things clean for the caregiver. Anything to reduce transmission.

    On a different note, thank you everyone who is reaching out and asking how I’m doing. Many of you know I’m a pro at rallying during a crisis. I can stay level-headed and make clear decisions without being overly emotional. It’s a blessing and a curse. I’m well prepared for this. Blair’s 3 years of multiple hospitalization and kidney surgeries as well as 2 years of inpatient and Hospice care with my dad has readied me. I’ve tested negative for COVID and awaiting antibodies results. I hope I have the antibodies from an asymptomatic case.

    I’ll add to this list as we learn more. Let’s promote compassion and empathy for are neighbors. Wear your mask, wash your hands, and practice for real social distancing. School is getting ready to start back so start practicing this with your kids.

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    Not my experience, but it's useful info. Be safe folks...
     
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  17. stickler

    stickler Banned

    I knew there would be some hope to survive this bad bad virus.
    Great research. Thanks
    8-|
    Better stay alone inside and wear a mask.
    Good luck :))
     
  18. AGK

    AGK Super duper pooper scooper Administrator

    After 9 months of this pandemic, I finally actually know someone who has caught it. Lucky Lopez got it last week. Posted a live video explaining how he felt. Could easily tell he was having trouble breathing while talking. Looked really weak. He is doing better this week and I hope he makes a full recovery. I think most know this is a real deal virus. It's the reaction to it from the top on down that people seem to have opposition too. There is no proof or stats that show a mask in public works, especially since 80% of the people I come in contact with daily aren't wearing them properly anyways. They've become more of a staple for the fearful and an accessory to ones outfit. Hand washing is and will most likely always be the #1 way to stop the spread of any germs. I find it hard to be fearful of a virus with an almost 99% survival rate. Maybe I'm just desensitized because I kill bugs for a living.
     
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  19. brindle

    brindle Big Dog

    Here's an interesting article about how wearing a mask protects you in that if you do get the virus, you won't be as sick since you breathe in less of it with a mask --

    https://theconversation.com/cloth-m...ss-coronavirus-means-you-get-less-sick-143726

    Makes sense. I don't think there is enough known about the virus as to the long term effects. It seems to attack any weakness in your body, from breathing to circulation, to heart problems.

    Something to think about. Personally I will continue to wear a mask, and will stay home as much as I can. Wearing a mask can also be considered a courtesy to others. And yes, people should wear them properly.
     
  20. stickler

    stickler Banned

    And don't forget to put a muzzle on your dogs. Safety first. ;)
    Seeing all the fear coming from game dog people makes me think.
    What's going on here ?
    Cure or cur :-?
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