Can't even shout, Can't even cry. The Gentlemen are coming by. Looking in windows, knocking on doors. They need to take seven, and they might take yours. Can't call to mom, can't say a word. You're gonna die screaming but you won't be heard.

Dream Girl ,'Bring On The Night'


Natter 76: Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Foaminess  

Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, butt kicking, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.


Steph L. - Mar 24, 2020 7:26:19 am PDT #18572 of 30019
this mess was yours / now your mess is mine

All I know is that he has all the classic symptoms of it but that all his labs were good on admission and they put him on the vent as a prophylactic measure to get out ahead of any possible progression. That's all I know. I'm going to call as soon as I can put my head together."

Maybe it's an emphysema exacerbation instead?

It could be. It's good that the ventilator is a prophylactic measure, not a rescue measure. JZ, I have all my digits crossed for your dad.


sj - Mar 24, 2020 7:29:29 am PDT #18573 of 30019
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."

{{{JZ}}}


Topic!Cindy - Mar 24, 2020 7:29:42 am PDT #18574 of 30019
What is even happening?

Maybe it's an emphysema exacerbation instead?

Just going off my own dad's emphysema, I think it would be difficult to tell the difference.

JZ, you, your dad, and your whole family is in my prayers. Much love to you.


Cashmere - Mar 24, 2020 7:35:39 am PDT #18575 of 30019
Now tagless for your comfort.

Oh, JZ, much love to you all—especially Papou.


Fred Pete - Mar 24, 2020 7:39:05 am PDT #18576 of 30019
Ann, that's a ferret.

Best wishes to JZ and family for a swift recovery.


aurelia - Mar 24, 2020 7:42:01 am PDT #18577 of 30019
All sorrows can be borne if you put them into a story. Tell me a story.

Oh, JZ.


Tom Scola - Mar 24, 2020 7:47:54 am PDT #18578 of 30019
hwæt

Oh, no.


Dana - Mar 24, 2020 7:51:32 am PDT #18579 of 30019
I haven't trusted science since I saw the film "Flubber."

Hugs, JZ.


JZ - Mar 24, 2020 8:03:53 am PDT #18580 of 30019
See? I gave everybody here an opportunity to tell me what a bad person I am and nobody did, because I fuckin' rule.

Five goddamn days until they get his COVID-19 results, because they're not yet set up for in-house testing and have to send everything to the county DPH (he's not in SF), which is swamped.


-t - Mar 24, 2020 8:19:34 am PDT #18581 of 30019
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration

Trudy, it sounds like y'all are doing about as much as you can. I hope none of your symptoms get worse.