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SmartVoter22

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183. Survived 2 cancers, a heart attack and now a pandemic!

Tue Apr 14, 2020, 06:09 AM

Apr 2020

I am fine, using the same protections I needed during chemo, when I had no immunity to anything.
So my daily lifestyle hasn't changed much.
I have very close family and friends who check in daily and run most errands.

When I do go to a store, I am bundled; heavy hat, gloves, mask (black ones so that's scary) and I still have that cancer "Skeletor" look; gaunt, skinny, sunken eyes...so that scares the crap out of people and I usually can shop in peace and have a nice safe area around me.

Am I using my illness, in a nefarious way? Hell yes.
I will need it for the second wave of the virus, the fall elections ( which the insane conspiratorial GOPs will see as the end time), so I am looking forward to a summer of fun, frolic and frightening every MAGA hatted knucklehead I can find.

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Probably a stupid idea for a thread, but check in if you're safe. [View all] hamsterjill Apr 2020 OP

I'm safe I_UndergroundPanther Apr 2020 #1

I've done the same thing as for clothing for going out. hamsterjill Apr 2020 #20

I'm OK rickyhall Apr 2020 #190

I'm showering as well hamsterjill Apr 2020 #202

I'm well but not safe. Maru Kitteh Apr 2020 #2

You be safe, please. hamsterjill Apr 2020 #22

This message was self-deleted by its author Sherman A1 Apr 2020 #3

Hey, we all have those interactions sometimes. hamsterjill Apr 2020 #23

Yeah don't let them get to you. captain queeg Apr 2020 #39

Ditto ConnorMarc Apr 2020 #112

We are the luckiest quarantine in the world LakeArenal Apr 2020 #4

Great attitude! hamsterjill Apr 2020 #24

Not stupid at all. AirmensMom Apr 2020 #5

Yep, the world is in one collective moan, it seems. hamsterjill Apr 2020 #26

This message was self-deleted by its author elocs Apr 2020 #6

Good for you! hamsterjill Apr 2020 #32

I'm safe LiberalLoner Apr 2020 #7

Glad you are safe! hamsterjill Apr 2020 #34

You too! Glad you are safe! Wishing protection for all my DU friends! LiberalLoner Apr 2020 #61

There are four adults and one toddler in my household. Eyeball_Kid Apr 2020 #8

Oh my! That's awful. hamsterjill Apr 2020 #35

Well but not safe, as long as COVFEFE-19 is still in the White House. lagomorph777 Apr 2020 #9

Truth!!! hamsterjill Apr 2020 #37

Staying at home with my wife mokawanis Apr 2020 #10

I worry about the outcome, too. hamsterjill Apr 2020 #48

We are doing fine. Sunny and mild today. Polly Hennessey Apr 2020 #11

Sounds lovely. hamsterjill Apr 2020 #50

Safe HarlanPepper Apr 2020 #12

Gotta take your entertainment where you can get it, right???!!! hamsterjill Apr 2020 #51

Ok ProfessorGAC Apr 2020 #13

Oh man! I've been there with the plumbing! hamsterjill Apr 2020 #52

It's Fixed ProfessorGAC Apr 2020 #115

Congratulations!!! hamsterjill Apr 2020 #124

Me and my husband are safe! CaliforniaPeggy Apr 2020 #14

I'm re-learning the cooking! hamsterjill Apr 2020 #53

As hardly anyone can get tested, hardly anyone knows if they are 'safe' right now or not. Voltaire2 Apr 2020 #15

I know. It's all the unknowns. hamsterjill Apr 2020 #54

I don't know if I'm safe or not. But I'm healthy, at least. Aristus Apr 2020 #16

Thank you. hamsterjill Apr 2020 #56

Doing great as long as I don't have to leave the house. luvs2sing Apr 2020 #17

This was posted onDU a bit ago LakeArenal Apr 2020 #40

Love it! luvs2sing Apr 2020 #41

Are you looking at MY hair??? hamsterjill Apr 2020 #58

I started growing my color out in December luvs2sing Apr 2020 #72

My hair....my worst "unhappy" situation (looks awful) northoftheborder Apr 2020 #83

Yes, lots of cooking and knitting going on here. luvs2sing Apr 2020 #93

I'm that introvert with an extrovert spouse Backseat Driver Apr 2020 #104

Compared to others we should be great marlakay Apr 2020 #18

It's hard to be around negativity. hamsterjill Apr 2020 #60

Thanks for understanding marlakay Apr 2020 #101

Sounds like a good plan. hamsterjill Apr 2020 #142

Under tornado watch JustAnotherGen Apr 2020 #19

Stay safe! Behind the Aegis Apr 2020 #36

Thanks JustAnotherGen Apr 2020 #113

Oh goodness. I hope it all fizzles out. hamsterjill Apr 2020 #62

Yikes! Me too. TrunKated Apr 2020 #92

I have a few friends JustAnotherGen Apr 2020 #114

Safe and well at the moment Proud Liberal Dem Apr 2020 #21

I'm scared, too. hamsterjill Apr 2020 #63

Same too Proud Liberal Dem Apr 2020 #68

OK Here for now SheltieLover Apr 2020 #25

I'm okay on the TP, too, but I need to restock perishables hamsterjill Apr 2020 #65

Thx! SheltieLover Apr 2020 #67

I'm okay, and also not okay. intheflow Apr 2020 #27

Thanks for your reasoned response. hamsterjill Apr 2020 #69

Family Safe and my brother is out of ICU and is expected to survive...feeling very blessed today Demsrule86 Apr 2020 #28

Did your brother have Covid-19? hamsterjill Apr 2020 #70

I'm safe. Haven't gone anywhere since March 14 The Velveteen Ocelot Apr 2020 #29

You are doing the most useful thing you can do at the moment LakeArenal Apr 2020 #44

Yes, I keep reminding myself that I'm most useful being useless. The Velveteen Ocelot Apr 2020 #46

A PATRIOTIC slob. Thanks for your sacrifice. LakeArenal Apr 2020 #55

I hear you. hamsterjill Apr 2020 #71

You are doing something useful. bluescribbler Apr 2020 #47

I am OK, taking it .."One Minute at a Time" Stuart G Apr 2020 #30

I hear you! hamsterjill Apr 2020 #73

Safe and sound. bluescribbler Apr 2020 #31

Good! hamsterjill Apr 2020 #74

Thanks bluescribbler Apr 2020 #186

Day #29 of total isolation. Towlie Apr 2020 #33

I think that means that you like yourself! hamsterjill Apr 2020 #76

That's my life too lunatica Apr 2020 #94

Not a stupid idea! Thanks for asking. FM123 Apr 2020 #38

Weather! hamsterjill Apr 2020 #77

I am pretty sure I've had it and recovered localroger Apr 2020 #42

I bet you're right. hamsterjill Apr 2020 #80

I'm doing well in the middle of Manhattan dhol82 Apr 2020 #43

Glad you are handling the challenges well. hamsterjill Apr 2020 #81

Well, since I have the time...... DFW Apr 2020 #45

Sounds like you've got it covered! hamsterjill Apr 2020 #100

It's better than being in a country with an insane leader DFW Apr 2020 #147

Very kind of you to ask! spicysista Apr 2020 #49

Wise counsel!!! hamsterjill Apr 2020 #102

Having a lot of weird dreams.... RANDYWILDMAN Apr 2020 #57

Yeah, me too! dhol82 Apr 2020 #85

Probably stress related? hamsterjill Apr 2020 #103

Me too, they're not bad Raine Apr 2020 #158

We have to rely on our governors to do the right thing but.... KY_EnviroGuy Apr 2020 #59

You bring up some good considerations. hamsterjill Apr 2020 #107

My wife is a health care professional. hunter Apr 2020 #64

Please tell your wife we all wish her wel. hamsterjill Apr 2020 #110

Retired in Paradise The River Apr 2020 #66

You are indeed lucky. hamsterjill Apr 2020 #111

I Dwell In a Constant State of The River Apr 2020 #116

Doing well so far... Wounded Bear Apr 2020 #75

Good deal! hamsterjill Apr 2020 #119

Doing good here... Alacritous Crier Apr 2020 #78

My experience as well. hamsterjill Apr 2020 #120

Doing fine shanti Apr 2020 #79

May you continue to be safe. hamsterjill Apr 2020 #121

Doing okay here in Scottsdale despite ChazII Apr 2020 #82

Wishing you well. hamsterjill Apr 2020 #122

Safe as can be. sarge43 Apr 2020 #84

I'll meet you virtually on November 3rd!! hamsterjill Apr 2020 #123

A blue tsunami n/t sarge43 Apr 2020 #132

Let's make it so!!!! hamsterjill Apr 2020 #141

Doing very well. Electricity was out here Glorfindel Apr 2020 #86

Oh goodness. You've been through the wringer. hamsterjill Apr 2020 #125

Let's see now... Sloumeau Apr 2020 #87

I like your style. hamsterjill Apr 2020 #126

I don't know. murielm99 Apr 2020 #88

I panic sometimes. hamsterjill Apr 2020 #127

We're as safe as possible and doing fine. Stonepounder Apr 2020 #89

By this time, I hope your video chat with the doctor had resulted in some relief. hamsterjill Apr 2020 #128

Sometimes karma just decides to have a giggle. Stonepounder Apr 2020 #171

Glad to hear this!!! hamsterjill Apr 2020 #181

Okay for now. Hanging in there. Hekate Apr 2020 #90

That's me, too, pretty much. hamsterjill Apr 2020 #129

Its a very sweet thread. My husband and I have been very lucky, thank you. BeckyDem Apr 2020 #91

Yes, it's going to be a long time to get to November hamsterjill Apr 2020 #130

You too! BeckyDem Apr 2020 #144

Thanks, hamsterjill gademocrat7 Apr 2020 #95

Bad weather is just too much right now! hamsterjill Apr 2020 #191

I work in a local hospital majdrfrtim Apr 2020 #96

Thank you! mindfulNJ Apr 2020 #106

Oh please be safe! hamsterjill Apr 2020 #133

Safe here, so far. ananda Apr 2020 #97

I hope it comes soon! hamsterjill Apr 2020 #135

My ass is OK, and... MarianJack Apr 2020 #98

Amen. Resist!!! hamsterjill Apr 2020 #136

;-) MarianJack Apr 2020 #148

Safe at home in Connecticut mindfulNJ Apr 2020 #99

That's generous of your daughter and son-in-law hamsterjill Apr 2020 #137

Yes it is.. mindfulNJ Apr 2020 #218

Still here cagefreesoylentgreen Apr 2020 #105

Sheesh! Can the police do anything about the neighbor. hamsterjill Apr 2020 #138

I'm sure the cops have been out cagefreesoylentgreen Apr 2020 #162

Yes, very safe here. My kids are guarding me. Butterflylady Apr 2020 #108

Hope all is well. hamsterjill Apr 2020 #139

Safe in mid-Michigan Siwsan Apr 2020 #109

Stir crazy is to be expected I think. hamsterjill Apr 2020 #140

Two humans w/ three dogs & one kitten overlord. Solly Mack Apr 2020 #117

I'm into cat rescue heavily. hamsterjill Apr 2020 #150

The kitten I found in my yard, in the front brambles Solly Mack Apr 2020 #163

I love to hear stories like this. hamsterjill Apr 2020 #165

those are the best kind. We got a cat from a couple who demigoddess Apr 2020 #205

NO ONE IS SAFE WITH THIS ADMINISTRATION AT THE HELM Demonaut Apr 2020 #118

No worries. I understand completely. hamsterjill Apr 2020 #151

So far so good with not getting Coronavirus mvd Apr 2020 #131

It's scary to have to go out. hamsterjill Apr 2020 #152

We're fine so far, although the forced finishing of home improvement projects isn't fun. Vinca Apr 2020 #134

Can you come to my house when you're finished? hamsterjill Apr 2020 #153

We're good so far ironflange Apr 2020 #143

Sanity, right? hamsterjill Apr 2020 #217

Thank you for this post. Doing well. LuckyCharms Apr 2020 #145

Good advice from your doc. hamsterjill Apr 2020 #154

You as well. I wish you good health. LuckyCharms Apr 2020 #157

Thank you! hamsterjill Apr 2020 #164

My husband just told me that an employee at his office had the classic coronavirus betsuni Apr 2020 #146

Oh shit! Sounds like a Trumper. hamsterjill Apr 2020 #155

I'm hanging in there MustLoveBeagles Apr 2020 #149

Stay safe and continue to do well! hamsterjill Apr 2020 #166

I'll try MustLoveBeagles Apr 2020 #172

I'm safe and pissed. dewsgirl Apr 2020 #156

I understand. hamsterjill Apr 2020 #167

Doing OK, I've been in except to get food 😏 Raine Apr 2020 #159

Newsom is doing a great job. hamsterjill Apr 2020 #168

Very nice and interesting thread, Hamsterjill. Thanks. Hortensis Apr 2020 #160

Thanks. hamsterjill Apr 2020 #169

I'm physically fine. a la izquierda Apr 2020 #161

I hear you. hamsterjill Apr 2020 #170

I'm currently filling out law school applications a la izquierda Apr 2020 #182

You really want to know? Lady Freedom Returns Apr 2020 #173

Yep and getting more so as each day passes. hamsterjill Apr 2020 #174

Scared shitless. scrabblequeen40 Apr 2020 #175

We gotta take care of one another hamsterjill Apr 2020 #177

Doing good except it was like a hurricane - OhZone Apr 2020 #176

I heard there was bad weather. hamsterjill Apr 2020 #178

The turnout in Wisconsin is a good sign! dawg day Apr 2020 #179

Yes, I agree. hamsterjill Apr 2020 #192

We are staying home and feeling fine. Desert grandma Apr 2020 #180

I'm glad NM is prepping and ahead of the game. hamsterjill Apr 2020 #193

Survived 2 cancers, a heart attack and now a pandemic! SmartVoter22 Apr 2020 #183

You are one tough and determined Democrat! hamsterjill Apr 2020 #195

I'm safe just outside Boston Marrah_Goodman Apr 2020 #184

I'm in San Antonio hamsterjill Apr 2020 #196

Doing well, safe and sound. Thanks for this. 0nirevets Apr 2020 #185

Thanks! hamsterjill Apr 2020 #197

Doing great! Buckeye_Democrat Apr 2020 #187

I can understand hamsterjill Apr 2020 #198

i'm as busy as a one-armed paper hanger. mopinko Apr 2020 #188

Now I know who to ask my gardening questions! hamsterjill Apr 2020 #199

peppers are the worst. mopinko Apr 2020 #203

Just my luck to start with something difficult!!! hamsterjill Apr 2020 #207

lots of info in the gardening forum. several pinned threads. mopinko Apr 2020 #210

Doing well, hamsterjill! Thanks for this thread. I'm much more worried about others than about highplainsdem Apr 2020 #189

May your prayers be answered! hamsterjill Apr 2020 #200

I'm doing ok for now democrattotheend Apr 2020 #194

Please take care. hamsterjill Apr 2020 #201

Our quarentine is holding up well so far. Four of us in the house. woodsprite Apr 2020 #204

Happy Belated Birthday! hamsterjill Apr 2020 #208

This will be a long answer. cate94 Apr 2020 #206

Ok here in FL! CaptainTruth Apr 2020 #209

I need to wash my hair LOL lillypaddle Apr 2020 #211

We're going to make it by doing all the right thinga nd not listening to Donnie Two Scoops ... marble falls Apr 2020 #212

Everything was pretty ok until March 12th. nilesobek Apr 2020 #213

That's scary. cate94 Apr 2020 #214

Old widow lady safe in SW Ohio. No Vested Interest Apr 2020 #215

OMG I had a near disaster day turn miraculous! I have a story, in FL Baclava Apr 2020 #216

Glad it all worked out! hamsterjill Apr 2020 #219

Thanks, forgot the worst part, it had started to rain! Just a few sprinkles, but sky was dark Baclava Apr 2020 #220