Yep, I'd be in the same place as Keith. Sometimes man flu isn't really man flu at all.
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Yep, I'd be in the same place as Keith. Sometimes man flu isn't really man flu at all.
Hawk type prayers goin out for PoiBoi. Glad to hear he's safe and improving.
But to be fair....what they call severe pneumonia in Sweden is what we call the sniffles here in Nebraska.
Nevertheless, glad to hear he's accounted for and recovering.
Thanks for checking for us (weirdo)
Glad he's accounted for, hopefully virtual hugs will fix it
Also thanks 22, poor Keith, all my best thoughts and prayers to him. I think we all knew something was wrong...
love all you guys
in case i haven't said that lately
((group leg wraps))
Love all your hearts too!
It has occurred to me before that a few of us would be hard to check on should they go AWOL.
Karen for you?
I doubt mum would answer a message from randoms. My sister shaz would probably make something up in an attempt to protect my privacy. Kelly Beard is my youngest sister, and is generally the least inclined to bullshit or over think things of my family.
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Sheezus.
I don't mean to interject a PSA here... well, ok - I do.
It could just be random illnesses. Or there is something really nasty passing around this year. Thinking about it, Keith is the sixth person - including myself - just here on VU who has come down with something more severe than usual in the last few weeks. Keith is the second case of pneumonia, someone else came down with "cold from hell" - that turned into a sinus infection with fever requiring antibiotics, two more severe colds, and I'm still trying to figure out what the hell I've got - but it hasn't been pretty.
They all seem to start with a really bad cough/cold scenario. I jumped right on decongestants because... I'll spare the details but I can't even remember when I had a cold this bad.
I'm just sayin' if you think you got a thing coming on don't wait - start the home treatment stuff right away. I don't want to think where I would be if I didn't jump on fluids, decongestants & cough crap right away. (As it was I still pulled a muscle from coughing so much.) And I don't know if I'm going to avoid an urgent care visit myself, depending on which way this thing blows in the next few days. It's been 8 days and it's still pretty significant.
Just y'all take care of yourselves - sooner rather than later. It's scary out there this season.
They closed an elementary school here yesterday to disinfect it because so many students have the flu.
Everyone I've encountered that's been sick has commented on how they just can't kick it. Just keeps hanging on. Viruses and bacteria are resilient little bastards. Adapt and overcome.
our flu vaccines are based off your winter, so might get one this year
Morning knuckles 
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I'm azzhausted. And only halfway stabby today so it's already a little better than yesterday. But the rain won't stop so I suspect I'll be stabby a while longer
️I'm azzhausted. And only halfway stabby today so it's already a little better than yesterday. But the rain won't stop so I suspect I'll be stabby a while longer
LolMorning knuckles
I'm azzhausted. And only halfway stabby today so it's already a little better than yesterday. But the rain won't stop so I suspect I'll be stabby a while longer
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Seems like every year people get sicker and sicker with little things like colds and viruses...don't get me started on man's quest to subdue mother nature. We ain't gonna win that one.
It snowed again last night, and freezing rain is coming down this morning.
"In like a lion and out like a lamb," my ass.
Anyway, hope everyone stays well and we hear from Keith soon.
Happy Saturday Knucklebutts.
It snowed again last night, and freezing rain is coming down this morning.
"In like a lion and out like a lamb," my ass.
Anyway, hope everyone stays well and we hear from Keith soon.
Happy Saturday Knucklebutts.
Seems like every year people get sicker and sicker with little things like colds and viruses...don't get me started on man's quest to subdue mother nature. We ain't gonna win that one.
It snowed again last night, and freezing rain is coming down this morning.
"In like a lion and out like a lamb," my ass.
Anyway, hope everyone stays well and we hear from Keith soon.
Happy Saturday Knucklebutts.
Poor Em
Spring is coming. Really, it's just around the corner. I promise
Since you promise, I'll hold you to it.
If it's still snowing next month I'll expect you to come get me and take me to the beach with you, K?
Hell, you might as well pack your bags. I bet your hombre doesn't take the plows off the trucks til Memorial Day.
I've been seeing the same thing with people getting sick. It's hanging on for weeks and nothing makes it better really, and the flu shots aren't preventing nearly as much. And we really need something like antibiotics for viruses already ughSeems like every year people get sicker and sicker with little things like colds and viruses...don't get me started on man's quest to subdue mother nature. We ain't gonna win that one.
It snowed again last night, and freezing rain is coming down this morning.
"In like a lion and out like a lamb," my ass.
Anyway, hope everyone stays well and we hear from Keith soon.
Happy Saturday Knucklebutts.
Way too much rain. Am currently building ark. Will be leaving out mosquitoes and spiders this time. But not leaving out Moscato's, wine is very important to have on ark.
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There ya go! Toasty all day!
Yay, you found it, just in time!!
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That's the opposite of a problemWho even knew you *could* put too much jam in a donut?
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Who even knew you *could* put too much jam in a donut?
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So, is that sugar high still kicking or did you crash?
Kittyweed..err umm catnip flowers are kinda purtty. The one in the pic isn't a great example
Anyone got a furry friend that would enjoy some catnip? Just cut some up for the neighbor cat... I was thinking about sprouting another 1 or 2 ( or 8 or 10 hehe) and I figured I may as well see if anyone here would want some for their fuzzybutts
Anyone got a furry friend that would enjoy some catnip? Just cut some up for the neighbor cat... I was thinking about sprouting another 1 or 2 ( or 8 or 10 hehe) and I figured I may as well see if anyone here would want some for their fuzzybutts
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Please avoid the latter. I think you just described cutting better than anyone I have known, and having over 30 years working in Psych, I have heard many descriptions. It's hard to learn to talk about feelings but I am a good listener.
She is saint. Glow has been there for many of my dramas
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LOL. With this truck driving gig, I can be anywhere in the contiguous 48 on any given day! Playing in KS starting on Monday.Been watching the weather channel alot...
Ive decided I need all you boofs and nucks to post (or message me) your city/zip code so I can keep an eye on weather in your area and know whether or not I have to worry about you being swept away, drowning, burning, freezing, or generally being okay but wreaking havoc out of boredom. I know a couple of us do the last one
Thanks 22. Not good news but glad he is improving.
I think you should make a visit to the medical folks. 8 days is a long time for it to be severe. It might be bacterial and you could be better in 24-48 hours with meds. I am good at telling others to do these things but don't follow my own advice. I hate antibiotics and avoid at all costs. I believe they just weaken my already trashed immune system for months after. I will take them when I absolutely have to, but I need lots of proof that it is necessary.
take a probiotic with them
keeps the "good bacteria" healthy, and the baddies subdued
WOW! I didn't realize you had backwards clocks in the down under!!!
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Oh, and I like the hat! That will help keep you warm. The top of our head is the stovepipe of the body and releases a lot of heat.
Nope, not too much. I don't think it is possible. I don't like jelly doughnuts but love the apple fritters.Who even knew you *could* put too much jam in a donut?
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lol, my front-facing phone camera makes backwards pics
I take one in the morning and night and add yogurt when I am on antibiotics. Antibiotics can make one susceptible to opportunistic virus infections. I seldom get sick with anything. I believe it is God's way of letting me off the hook since I am in chronic pain with the fibro etc. If I take an antibiotic, I am fighting one thing after another for several months after. I am weird medically. Never respond the way I should.take a probiotic with them
keeps the "good bacteria" healthy, and the baddies subdued
Who am I kidding? I am just plain weird.