Gentle posts for gentle folks

[Jules]

Kaila, I’m ecstatic for both of you.

They used to give out free Covid test kits. I don’t think they have them anymore. I have some of the old ones. Not sure if they’d still work.

 

[Medusa]

Sharing today's excellent news with all of you here:
One of husband's serious ailments was nowhere to be seen, at his appointment, today!

They'd warned us it was likely to return, but it's been 2 full years now, and it hasn't, so far.

Wonderful news! I'm so happy for you both!

 

[PeppermintPatty]

@Kaila - what great news regardlng your husbands health. You must both be so relieved.

 

[Kaila]

Kaila, I’m ecstatic for both of you.

They used to give out free Covid test kits. I don’t think they have them anymore. I have some of the old ones. Not sure if they’d still work.

I wondered the same thing.
At one point, they'd said that they do work longer than the original expiration dates on them, but who knows for how long.
They are surely way past the dates on them, now.
It would definitely be helpful to have some on hand.

 

[Kaila]

Thank you @Jules
and @Medusa
and @PeppermintPatty

It surely is a thankful evening, for us!

 

[Babs2u]

It looks like the free government tests were discontinued in March 2025.

 

[Kaila]

Thank you for that info...
@Babs2u

 

[StarSong]

Re: Covid test distribution. The Feds stopped sending them free, but different decisions have been made by local govt, departments of health, corporations, and other entities. I can pick up free tests at our public libraries. My DD and DSIL, both teachers — one public school the other private — can get free tests at their employers. Ditto a son in the defense industry and a DIL who's an OT in a skilled nursing facility.

If your tests are seriously out of date, try looking up local sources that may still be distributing them without charge.

 

[CallMeKate]

Has anyone seen my carrots?! Good morning, Kaila & Gang!

 

[Pam]

Carrots?? Here you go.....

 

[hearlady]

Sharing today's excellent news with all of you here:
One of husband's serious ailments was nowhere to be seen, at his appointment, today!

They'd warned us it was likely to return, but it's been 2 full years now, and it hasn't, so far.

I love to hear.......

 

[Medusa]

Good Morning, Kaila and Friends.

Had fun watching bull-riding with husband last night, instead of our usual shows. I'm usually rooting for the bulls; they are beautiful to watch.

I am running on time this morning so, yay for that.

Hope everyone is feeling good this day!

 

[Jules]

Had fun watching bull-riding with husband last night, instead of our usual shows. I'm usually rooting for the bulls; they are beautiful to watch.

If the cowboy manages to stay on, that‘s a loooooong 8 seconds. Many a cowboy who thought he was tough changed his mind before the 8 seconds was over.

 

[RadishRose]

Great news for DH @Kaila !

 

[RadishRose]

Everyone.....

 

[Kaila]

A big Thank you to @RadishRose
and @hearlady

And to All of you who are sharing in the excellent news I was able to share here, yesterday!

 

[Kaila]

@Pam
And @CallMeKate

Those posts are so funny, thank you for those,
and for all of the

Can't really get too many of those, the types of carrots that we have here!

 

[Babs2u]

That literally brought tears to my eyes,
@CallMeKate

Thank you.
My relief is huge, and having friends here, to share the good news, is priceless.

It feels just like that picture,Kate posted.

I scrolled back to yesterday and your good news. Wishing the best to you and your hubby!

 

[Medusa]

If the cowboy manages to stay on, that‘s a loooooong 8 seconds. Many a cowboy who thought he was tough changed his mind before the 8 seconds was over.

Yes! I remember seeing a jeans (probably Wrangler), commercial whilst watching a bull-riding event, a long time ago. It was something like, "Wrangler, guaranteed to last an eternity... all eight seconds of it."

 

[CallMeKate]

Everyone sleeping in today?? Or just playing Hide & Seek?

 

[StarSong]

I'm here, K-Posse. Just tested and still positive for Covid, DRAT! So I have to still mask up when in common areas to protect DH from catching this. Mostly I'll continue sequestering in the guest wing. Sounds like I live in a mansion, right? I don't - our house configuration has the master suite in a different area from the other bedrooms.

Anyway, that means more reading, movies, and down time. I'm not especially sick, but notice being fuzzy-brained which I've also been during previous Covid bouts and other illnesses. So no weighty decisions, financial work, spreadsheet analyses, etc., until I'm several days past this.

@CallMeKate, when I was a child, "The Wizard of Oz" played on TV once a year and I doubt I ever missed a screening. Although the flying monkeys and wicked witch terrified me and the Land of Oz creeped me out, I watched it because I thought Glinda (Billie Burke) was the most beautiful woman in the world.

I hope all make today a wonderful day. Me? I'm gonna put on my big girl panties and tough it out.

 

[Jules]

I hope all make today a wonderful day. Me? I'm gonna put on my big girl panties and tough it out.

You go, girl!

Just got up and have my coffee beside me now. Priorities.

I‘d better not dawdle - it’ll be hot when I go out.

 

[CallMeKate]

Sorry to hear about still testing positive, @StarSong

 

[Jules]

Nearly time to roll. My coffee was perfect this morning - not too strong, not too weak - just right.

 

[Medusa]

Good Morning, Kaila and Friends. (It is currently 11:57 a.m., EST, so I made it! )

@StarSong, glad to hear that at least you are not feeling too badly with this illness. What are you watching?

@Jules, don'tcha just love a perfect cup of coffee!?

I have given Lucius his first walk, finished my exercises and morning meditations and now I get to relax and play some Animal Crossing. (Wouldn't you have been surprised if I'd said, "Play some, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare?" )

Wishing everyone here a lovely, peaceful day.