Thursday, April 14, 2022

 

I wrote to you yesterday in our last happy moment. No sooner had I extinguished the computer but James and Cathy came back in the door, along with Alistair. James wasn’t feeling well enough for restaurant eating. He went to bed, Cathy and Alistair and I had a rather tasty Chinese carry-out in which we included a tomato-and-egg soup for James.

 

He did another lateral flow test this morning; still negative. At lunchtime he and Cathy walked to a place where they could get the other, more accurate, test – no results yet, of course. At least he was strong enough to get back alive. He went straight to bed and I haven’t seen him since. He is coughing quite a bit, although not as much as I thought Covid victims coughed. He doesn’t seem to be feverish. I don’t feel very well myself, although faithful readers will know that that is often the case. I, too, am coughing, but less than James. My eyes feel a bit puffy and warm. I don’t think I have a fever.

 

The question is, what to do next? They have let their train leave without them this afternoon. I think they are most inclined to make a dash for London tomorrow, upgrading to first class which has fewer people in it. It’s probably illegal, but they have the two lateral flow tests to cite if anyone pounces on them.

 

Helen is due back on Saturday. It will be good to have her. She is nothing if not decisive.

 

Wordle: Cathy and I had a titanic struggle this morning, working together, and finally got it in five. Ketki needed only two. Rachel and Mark and Alexander, three. Thomas was a bit off his game, and brought home a four.

 

I’ve done two rounds of legwarmer, just to keep the ball rolling. I didn’t attempt a walk.

33 comments:

  1. What is going on? My son James (age 53) is displaying similar symptoms to your son. Seems like a cold but he keeps testing himself for Covid with negative results. Oh dear.

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  2. The covid symptom list changed on the NHS website recently, worth checking it out.
    I hope things improve. Rest, plenty to drink and more rest. If you go out, wear ffp2 or ffp3 masks.

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  3. Lateral flow tests are less sensitive than pcr so you can have early stages of covid while testing negative with lft.

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  4. Perhaps James has got something else? It must still be a possibility. He would be jolly uncomfortable travelling in the state you describe, though.

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  5. Several of my friends have colds at the moment. Here's hoping it's just that. And that you are all feeling better this morning.

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  6. Whatever it is, I hope you don't catch it!

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  7. Anonymous2:52 PM

    Dear Jean, I really hope you can fend off any virus and stay well.
    The power of kimchee?
    It must have been so good to visit with your family - and upsetting that they are now ill.
    best regards
    Lisa RR

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  8. =Tamar3:42 PM

    Oh dear. Whatever it is, it can't hurt to beef up your vitamins. Currently vitamin D is being reported as helping resistance; perhaps instead of a walk, just sitting in direct daylight a bit would be a good idea (it's okay if it's cloudy, the influential wavelengths get through). I heard that 5 or 10 minutes is enough to make a difference.

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  9. I do hope that you and loved ones are improving Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers.

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  10. I am beginning to worry a bit about you, Jean, as you always post even if you miss a day.
    Please know we are thinking of you and hope all is well with you and all your family. This virus is scary.

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  11. MARILYN NANCE8:19 PM

    I hope that all is well, you are missed.

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  12. Praying for you and the family.

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  13. Jenny8:29 PM

    Hope you're alright Jean. My son and his family have covid and are quite sick. I really hope you don't have it. It's a scary thing.

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  14. Came to say same as others. Really hope you are all well.

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  15. Anonymous2:29 PM

    Echoing others' thoughts and best wishes.

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  16. Hoping you are all well. Take care!

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  17. Can someone who lives near Jean, go to her house and check on her? I know she has family near who take good care of her, but I think we all would like to have some news. Thanks

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    1. She's in hospital with chest infection. Will be home on Monday

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    2. Thank you for the news, so relieved to hear that she'll be home after the weekend

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    3. Thank you for letting us know...have been a bit frantic. Many prayers sent and more to come.

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  18. Spinnemamma9:45 PM

    There was a post on her Instagram today https://www.instagram.com/p/CclRXTZoM2X/

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  19. Very relieved to hear this news. Get well soon, Jean!

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  20. Thank you Amelia and Spinnemamma for letting us know what has happened.

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  21. Dear Jean, thinking of you and hoping you are better soon and can be home

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  22. Jean is home, as per the recent Instagram post.

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  23. butsy1:49 PM

    Glad to see you home again Jean

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  24. Syd T3:44 PM

    I am so happy you are home. We have worried & missed you so much...many prayers and good thoughts sent to you. Settle in and welcome back.

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  25. Anonymous10:03 PM

    Thanks for letting us know. Welcome home, Jean.

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  26. Anonymous4:22 PM

    Hope you are getting much tlc from your kitties and your loving family. You are missed

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  27. Anonymous2:26 PM

    Dearest Jean, so sorry you have been laid low. I do hope you feel better soon.
    JennyS

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  28. Anonymous3:33 PM

    Looking forward to another of your wonderful posts, but only when you feel up to it. We all are missing you and hoping you are getting better. Enjoy the attention of family and felines.
    Sarah

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  29. Anonymous5:31 PM

    Jean, hope you are better soon. Miss your posts but more concerned that you are okay.
    Mary Jane from Canada

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  30. Remember, you are well loved by many. take all the time you need to recuperate. Bet the cats are happy you are home!

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