This has been one busy day.
This morning at 9 AM we had an appointment to get our second COVID test at Parking Lot A at the Sussex Technical College in Georgetown. I was unsure where this location was because Sussex Tech has a sprawling campus right off the very busy intersection of Rt. 113 and Rt. 9, two of the busiest highways here in our little state of Delaware.
Of course when I drove our ten year old red Subaru Forester into the parking lot, a horn beeped right away. Apparently we were in the wrong parking lot. Of course. Highway workers were in this parking lot painting new lines while they stood around in groups of half a dozen or so talking.
After some inquiries I found the parking lot where the tests would be administered. Members of the local National Guard were setting up canopied tents with boxes of medical equipment. They all looked quite attractive in their green camouflaged cargo pants. I was directed to line up my car next to several cars who had arrived earlier than we did. Obviously they knew where they were going.
Like the Delaware DMV, they were quite organized. Yesterday we got our annual flu shots (in the rain) under similar circumstances at the CHEER center in Milton.
This was to be our second COVID test. Our previous one was a swab stuck up our nose (that was fun, try it). This test would be a swab of our saliva in our mouth that we had to administer ourselves, put in a container and toss in a green barrel on the way out.
That was our activity in the morning. In the afternoon was Bill's annual visit at the VA with his new doctor to review the results of his labs from a blood test he took last week. Yes, another new doctor. This time a nurse practitioner. She was nice but new to Bill. The VA has a too fast turnover of doctors and nurse practitioners.
Bill is in good health. As I often tell him, he will outlive us all. In fact, his nurse practitioner has to double check his labs because she couldn't believe at 92 years old, Bill had such good labs.
Bill is slowing down though. Hard of hearing and legally blind now because of his macular degeneration. Now he has trouble getting up from his chair. Easily confused. Uses the wrong words more often. Forgetful. Getting older.
Because Bill's appointment at one o'clock, I didn't get my daily nap in before I went to work at the hotel. I'm slowing down.
Tomorrow I mow the grass. Then I relax for the weekend or at least try to relax as I worry about the Criminal in the White House and his Republican enablers try to steal the election. I won't be right until Trump is defeated and removed from the White House and Mitch McTurtle loses his Senate Majority leadership position in the U. S. Senate. I'm still stunned that over forty percent of this country are firmly in the Trump cult. What is the matter with these people? Surely it has to be more than that they're just racists (which they are). How anybody can continue to support that thug, lying con man. One of the great mysteries of our time.
I'll clear my mind when I mow our grass tomorrow.
UPDATE: Trump is in the hospital after being tested positive for the COVID coronavirus. We received Bill's test results back, he's negative I haven't received my results back yet. Of course I am worried now. Am I next? I haven't been feeling the best lately and I am exposed to all those hotel guests. Worrying time now folks.
8 comments:
You will be negative just like Bill. No need to worry. Worrying never helps.
All the donald had to do was wear a mask and social distance. Now look where he is...Walter Reed. My how the mighty have fallen. And yet, I cannot dredge up any sympathy for him or his wife, malaria...
So glad Bill is so healthy.
Make sure you relax this weekend.
Dear Ron, I hope for the best re. your test results. Glad Bill is doing ok. You and he are sturdy people. 100 feet from my house, our nextdoor neighbor, and friend for 60 years, died from complications of covid. His mother died in hospital --same cause--3 days later. The house is empty and their cats come here for food. I am only 70 years old and this has got to be one of the weirdest times I've ever encountered, full of questions and life-altering decisions. Didn't see it coming. Hope it works out for all of us.
Stay in good spirits, Ron (on your test results) Though I know it's easier said than done.
Not gonna lie, I've been watching the Covid diagnosis' happening from the Trump camp with popcorn - it'll be a long ride to November for sure and I doubt this will be the last of it.
Cheryl,
You were right! Both of our tests results came back and we're both negative. However, I am going to get tested every two weeks because I come into contact with a number of people at my two day a week job at the hotel. Thank you for your comment!
Have a great day!
Ron
Geo.,
How sad that both of your neighbors died of COVID and now there cats are coming over to your house for food. I always feel so bad for pets that are orphaned because of the death of their elderly owners. I often check the website of our local animal shelter and many of those dogs and cats are oldere, probably orphans that the family of the deceased don't want to both with.
This is a weird time for sure in our lives. I hope you stay safe. Good to hear from you again George. I'll have to check to see if you have a blog. I think I checked before and I couldn't find anything.
Ron
Jardley,
These chickens are finally coming home to roost re Trump's and the Republicans' reckless behavior in trying to ignore the virus. I knew this would happen. What a shame so many innocent people will be infected now and some lose their lives because of their selfishness. I have no empathy at all for Trump and his enablers.
Ron
Under no circumstances are you allowed to die before I do. It's in my updated will
Ur-spo,
You do realize I'm twenty years older than you? Chances are I'll be strumming on my harp in the clouds for many years before you join me.
Ron
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