NotCigs refugee thread

[Bovinia]

Fran, that's great news about baby Dallas

Just heard from a friend that Sumter has put a curfew in place for the next 2 weeks. I haven't read the details yet, but works for me.

Mark, thank you for the rta! The Reload clones I've been using for quite awhile are really good flavor, but bottom airflow so there is always a little leaking. The flavor is a bit different on the one you sent but not in a bad way. Been vaping on it since I built it last night, and not a drop of juice leakage. The coffee was a surprise treat!!

 

[markfm]

We just saw the last episode of Schitt's Creek, and the one hour post-show special. Sad to see it end, that was a wonderful series.

 

[908Tracy]

Great news about baby Dallas! <3
i hope he keeps flourishing!!!

I’ve not seen or heard of Schitts creek (except “without a paddle”) but I’m going to look into it!

I miss working! I’m sure most people do, so I’m trying not to beech. But dang I can’t wait for this pandemic to be over. Fun bag is FULL!

My mother in law was taken to hospital late Saturday night, and tested positive for covid19. She is on a ventilator and feeding tube, getting two kinds of antibiotics and the anti malaria drug. Yesterdays news was positive in that she is stable, and they were going to start to dial back the vent some and the sedation as well.
What you are reading is true...no visitations, just a daily update as per hospital request. We are praying!

Stay well everyone! Hugs

 

[Bovinia]

I'm praying for your MIL, Tracy. I hate hearing this news, but it's good that she's stable and responding to care

 

[908Tracy]

I have no idea why this posted twice? Hours later too?!?!

sorry everyone

 

[908Tracy]

Thanks Bov! She’s a tough old bird!!!

 

[salemgold]

So sorry to hear about your mil, Tracy! Good to know that anti milaria drug may be working for her.
I know that they just started using antibodies from plasma in ny and having great results with it. This is great news for people that get it but we really need a vaccine before we can all venture out in public. All we can do is have patience at this point.

I refused to leave the hospital at all when my husband was in icu on a vent. I truly can’t imagine what families and the patient are going through not being able to be there with them. Reading some of the stories of people that passed away alone is just heart wrenching.

I too will keep your mil and your family in my thoughts and prayers. Please keep us updated. ((( hugs )))

 

[salemgold]

Hey guys. I post here from my phone so please excuse typos and any weird likes or dislikes lol fat finger syndrome it is

 

[El Dee]

Prayers for your MiL 908 !!

Prayers for little Dallas !!

My Dad's sister, my beloved Aunt Mildred passed Wednesday at 92....I called her Aunt Mid due to one of my Cuzzos having trouble pronouncing her name....it kinda just stuck....Aunt Mid was in a rest home and we weren't allowed to visit her in the final days.....She had personally asked me to carry her casket years back....Tomorrow I will.....

The IRS announced yesterday they now have a portal for deadbeats such as myself....I've paid more than my share of taxes over the years but haven't worked a public job since 2014.....

Thanks for the info on the sanitizer....I had an almost full quart bottle of VG....My intention is to make a mark at the level of the VG....Pour that VG into a gallon jug and add three 91% ISO level with that mark...That should be according to my often flawed calculations 75% ISO 91% and 25% VG....I'll probably fill the jug with ISO to get a little better than 75%....I'm about damn tired of running from an invisible virus....but run I will....like a damn germofobe........

 

[salemgold]

So sorry to hear about aunt mid, LD. I too have an aunt Millie. She is 89 and in assisted living in Melbourne FL right now.

my sister and I have been sending her care packages for her and her cat. They are on lock down and no way to get any kind of supplies there. We sent her some frozen meals that are super goid. We used to get them for my mom plus we have ordered them a time or two. I also sent her some healthy snacks and a big bag of toys for her cat. Oh yeah. Some cat treats too lol

I saw the new portal for non filers and did think of you. Here is a link if you don’t have it already.
Welcome to Fillable Forms

Hoping that everyone else here is well and staying safe!

 

[El Dee]

Thanks Salem !!

The graveside service went well....Limited to 40 people and there were about that many I guess...

I'm gonna wait until I talk with someone at the credit union before I file...My checks are old as dirt and I'm worried my routing number may not be correct....

 

[Bovinia]

I'm sorry to hear of your Aunt Mil's passing, Dee. I'm glad you were able to carry her casket as she wanted.

SSI recipients like me have to use the deadbeat portal too. But I was able to get mine done a few days before the IRS finally got off their asses. I checked the e-file site that I used to use a million years ago when I actually did have to file taxes, and they had their own portal already set up. IRS confirmed receiving my direct deposit info from them. I'll believe it when I get that deposit alert!

Salem, that's so sweet to include your Aunt's kitty in your care packages

Allergies are still kicking me down...at least I hope that's all it is. For the last several weeks all I manage to get done is walk Bella, eat, sleep, repeat. We walk 3 miles every morning, and after that I'm just done for the rest of the day. I remember the giant live oak that shades my back yard shedding it's leaves last spring, but I don't remember all the catkins from it! They must be at least an inch deep in my back yard, and that's gonna suck clearing and bagging it all up.

Sumter is now considered the new covid-19 hot spot in SC, so you can bet my .... is staying away from everyone!

 

[salemgold]

Bov, I am in the same shape as you! Allergies keep scaring crap out of me. No energy and feel like crap in general. I haven’t taken any allergy shots since moving back to Charleston and I am feeling it.

I take my temp several times a day but even that holds no guarantees. I was just reading about people that had lethargy and gastric upset. That was the only symptoms they had and they tested positive for covid. Scary times we are living in for sure.

all we can do is to stay hone and keep our fingers crossed.

 

[salemgold]

Impossible to get accurate info anywhere. But looking at dhecs chart by county it looks like the top 3 in the state are Richland, Greenville then Charleston county. Sumter “looks” to have a very low number of cases comparatively looking at the chart. S.C. has not been very forthcoming with accurate info either though.

 

[908Tracy]

ElDee I’m sorry to hear about your aunts passing.

News on mil is like being on a roller coaster. Little bits of good news, then upsetting. When vent was removed she started saying she wants off all machines and to be given morphine and let go. That was Friday evening. Bil went racing to hospital (the only one allowed in) and met with docs. A psych evaluation is scheduled for today then who knows what will happen. She is stable, using oxygen by mask now, still on all the previously mentioned meds with some morphine for pain as well.

 

[salemgold]

Tracy, I know only too well about that roller coaster you speak of. I rode the same one while hubby was in icu on vent for 4 weeks. One day up, next day way down. More hugs your way. Hang in there.

I bet that Bov was awakened by phone alert going off early this morning as I was. Tornadoes all around us. Scary as hell! We are all safe and sound. Hoping that all of you are as well.

Tracy, I am curious. How old is your aunt if you don’t mind saying.

 

[908Tracy]

Stay safe down there Salem, Bov and ElDee!

My mother in law is 78 I believe. Bro in law said 77, my hubs thought 71, but my sister in law says 78. Sorry guys but I’m going with the female for this one! So 78

 

[salemgold]

Oops. Sorry not sure why I was thinking it was your aunt. Keeping all of you in my thoughts and prayers!

 

[908Tracy]

Oops. Sorry not sure why I was thinking it was your aunt. Keeping all of you in my thoughts and prayers!

Oh don’t be sorry! We also were talking about eldees aunt.

 

[salemgold]

Oh don’t be sorry! We also were talking about eldees aunt.

oldtimers I tell you.