Couch 217: The Order of the Phoenix couch

ArtieTheSequal · Jul 12, 2020 at 11:10 AM

I hope you hear back from her soon, Scarlet.

ArtieTheSequal · Jul 12, 2020 at 01:43 PM

I just found out that my cousin (who is a doctor) has covid. He figures he got it because he has treated patients who refused to wear a mask. I'm surprised that his office is allowing that, when I've been to the doctor here they require a mask. He's got a high fever and is pretty sick but riding it out at home. That's 5 people that I know now that have or have had it.

NP_Complete · Jul 12, 2020 at 02:49 PM

P and I exchanged emails and then had a 15 minute phone call this morning to talk about his upcoming trip and the temperature/mask thing. I'm glad we talked because I got some things off my chest and he was very accepting of my feelings. He didn't get defensive when I said I was questioning his judgement. I'm going to go in person tomorrow and just deal with his mask wearing and if I get emotional about it, I guess we'll deal with it then. I think he's decided against taking client's temperature.

LonesomeTonight · Jul 12, 2020 at 02:55 PM

Hugs, Artie, I hope your cousin is OK. I also can't believe they allow patients to get away with not wearing masks.

atisketatasket · Jul 12, 2020 at 03:43 PM

The tough decision I was wrestling with so much that I made an appointment with Info has at least temporarily been taken out of my hands. The feeling of relief (even if it’s just temporary) is wonderful. I might sleep tonight.

ArtieTheSequal · Jul 12, 2020 at 04:40 PM

Thank you LT.

I just un-friended someone on facebook (we used to work together years ago) because she ridiculed my decision to wear a mask at the exact wrong time. I think I'm just done with facebook period.

ArtieTheSequal · Jul 12, 2020 at 04:43 PM

i'm on break right now but i'm having a rough afternoon trying to work since finding out my cousin is sick with the virus. he's older than me by a couple years but we used to play together as kids a lot.

stopdog · Jul 12, 2020 at 05:39 PM

A couple of my family members have had it - the younger one had no symptoms at all and the other got better without hospitalization but still can't taste things.

My poor dog has to deal with me flushing and bandaging his paw. I am okay with the flushing but the poor thing looks like he has been through a major disaster with my wrapping skills.

unaluna · Jul 12, 2020 at 06:02 PM

I would think your rapping skills would have benefitted from your long devotion to G&S, and haiku. I see you as a lady lin-wel miranda.

Yo dog wit a mit
Tie it up like yo mommas
No dont go there dawg.

stopdog · Jul 12, 2020 at 06:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by unaluna

I would think your rapping skills would have benefitted from your long devotion to G&S, and haiku. I see you as a lady lin-wel miranda.

Yo dog wit a mit
Tie it up like yo mommas
No dont go there dawg.

I worry about you. And my rapping skills are even worse than my wrapping skills.

SummerTime12 · Jul 12, 2020 at 06:45 PM

I just looked at our budget, and I’m literally considering making an OnlyFans to help pay the bills. It’s that bad

Couch 217: The Order of the Phoenix couch

ArtieTheSequal · Jul 12, 2020 at 07:40 PM

stopdog's rappin'
a song about wrappin'
and una is singing along.
The dogs aren't amused
and have likely refused
to listen to above-referenced song.

skeksi · Jul 12, 2020 at 07:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NP_Complete

I ordered some tampons on Amazon because I can't locate my preferred brand locally right now (are tampons the new toilet paper?).

The shortage is real! I haven’t been able to get my preferred brand for weeks.

ScarletPimpernel · Jul 12, 2020 at 07:51 PM

L is alive and well. I called her one last time just before midnight and she picked up! We had a good 15min reassuring talk. She said she had just been away from her phone and computer longer than expected today. I had a complete breakdown I was so worried about her. I'm just glad she's okay.

ArtieTheSequal · Jul 12, 2020 at 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by ScarletPimpernel

L is alive and well. I called her one last time just before midnight and she picked up! We had a good 15min reassuring talk. She said she had just been away from her phone and computer longer than expected today. I had a complete breakdown I was so worried about her. I'm just glad she's okay.

I'm glad to hear that you got to talk to her and that she's ok.

Lemoncake · 05:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ArtieTheSequal

Thank you LT.

I just un-friended someone on facebook (we used to work together years ago) because she ridiculed my decision to wear a mask at the exact wrong time. I think I'm just done with facebook period.

Well done for doing what's best for you. Sending good vibes for your cousin.

I know of three people who have/had covid.
One the pharmacist who died from it.
A girl from my primary school's father
The daughter of one of my mum's friend.

LonesomeTonight · Jul 13, 2020 at 09:58 AM

My car is getting towed to a mechanic today. Wouldn't start Saturday, thought might have been battery again, but the AAA guy that came out said he thinks it's an electrical problem. He got the car to start, but then it went sorta crazy, with horn honking, windshield wipers going on their own, one headlight flashing. It's a nearly 10-year-old car, approaching 80,000 miles (I don't drive a whole lot!) Depending on the price of repairs, I'm wondering if it's time to just let it go, as it has some other minor issues as well (though I did just replace all the brake components like a year ago). I also think water may have leaked in it again (this happened once before), so maybe all the seals are going up? I'm sad because I love the car, but... And my H has paid off his car, so we could afford it. If it's an inexpensive fix (like a new fuse or something), maybe I'll just do that and think about replacing car in next year or so.

It's just another stressor I don't want to have to deal with right now... on the plus side, I can easily be without the car for a few days...

LostOnTheTrail · Jul 13, 2020 at 10:51 AM

Sorry to hear, LT. One more thing on top of everything else is a real pain.

LonesomeTonight · Jul 13, 2020 at 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by LostOnTheTrail

Sorry to hear, LT. One more thing on top of everything else is a real pain.

Thanks, Lost. The tow truck guy thinks it's maybe the alternator.

SlumberKitty · Jul 13, 2020 at 12:43 PM

HUGS LT, car issues are the worst!

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ArtieTheSequal Writing my way through... Member Since Feb 2020 Location: In the desert Posts: 7,239 (SuperPoster!) 4 5,775 hugs given	Jul 12, 2020 at 11:10 AM #201 I hope you hear back from her soon, Scarlet.

LonesomeTonight Always in This Twilight Member Since Feb 2015 Location: US Posts: 20,768 (SuperPoster!) 9 75k hugs given	Jul 12, 2020 at 02:55 PM #204 Hugs, Artie, I hope your cousin is OK. I also can't believe they allow patients to get away with not wearing masks.

atisketatasket Child of a lesser god Member Since Jun 2015 Location: Tartarus Posts: 19,149 (SuperPoster!) 8 12.4k hugs given	Jul 12, 2020 at 03:43 PM #205 The tough decision I was wrestling with so much that I made an appointment with Info has at least temporarily been taken out of my hands. The feeling of relief (even if it’s just temporary) is wonderful. I might sleep tonight.

ArtieTheSequal Writing my way through... Member Since Feb 2020 Location: In the desert Posts: 7,239 (SuperPoster!) 4 5,775 hugs given	Jul 12, 2020 at 04:40 PM #206 Thank you LT. I just un-friended someone on facebook (we used to work together years ago) because she ridiculed my decision to wear a mask at the exact wrong time. I think I'm just done with facebook period.

ArtieTheSequal Writing my way through... Member Since Feb 2020 Location: In the desert Posts: 7,239 (SuperPoster!) 4 5,775 hugs given	Jul 12, 2020 at 04:43 PM #207 i'm on break right now but i'm having a rough afternoon trying to work since finding out my cousin is sick with the virus. he's older than me by a couple years but we used to play together as kids a lot.

unaluna Elder Harridan x-hankster Member Since Jun 2011 Location: Milan/Michigan Posts: 39,877 (SuperPoster!) 12 66.4k hugs given	Jul 12, 2020 at 06:02 PM #209 I would think your rapping skills would have benefitted from your long devotion to G&S, and haiku. I see you as a lady lin-wel miranda. Yo dog wit a mit Tie it up like yo mommas No dont go there dawg.

SummerTime12 Grand Member Member Since Mar 2013 Location: USA Posts: 876 11 601 hugs given	Jul 12, 2020 at 06:45 PM #211 I just looked at our budget, and I’m literally considering making an OnlyFans to help pay the bills. It’s that bad

ArtieTheSequal Writing my way through... Member Since Feb 2020 Location: In the desert Posts: 7,239 (SuperPoster!) 4 5,775 hugs given	Jul 12, 2020 at 07:40 PM #212 stopdog's rappin' a song about wrappin' and una is singing along. The dogs aren't amused and have likely refused to listen to above-referenced song.

ScarletPimpernel Wise Elder Member Since Nov 2013 Location: US Posts: 8,413 (SuperPoster!) 10 6,432 hugs given	Jul 12, 2020 at 07:51 PM #214 L is alive and well. I called her one last time just before midnight and she picked up! We had a good 15min reassuring talk. She said she had just been away from her phone and computer longer than expected today. I had a complete breakdown I was so worried about her. I'm just glad she's okay. __________________ "Odium became your opium..." ~Epica

SlumberKitty Legendary Wise Elder Member Since Jul 2018 Location: CA Posts: 27,329 (SuperPoster!) 5 117.7k hugs given	Jul 13, 2020 at 12:43 PM #220 HUGS LT, car issues are the worst! __________________ Dum Spiro Spero IC XC NIKA