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Damn Tim.   That sucks ass and glad you survived.   Get well soon.

So sorry to hear that.

Best wishes on a recovery.

Glad you are still with us! 

Sharing your experience helps others. 

Keep posting updates about your progress!

((((((Tim and Family))))))

that's one hell of a scenario. Glad to read you and your family are on the mend. 

Glad your doing better, COVID sucks 

Happy Anniversary

Jeez, Tim- well, happy anniversary!

So glad you made it.

Holy shit....glad you're on the other side, but that sounds like bloody hell.

Wow, sounds absolutely horrible.  What a nightmare.  Glad to hear you're through the worst.  Feel better.

Oh man! Sounds terrible.   Heal up!

Damn man that sucks!! Glad to see your on the mend. Covid ain't no joke for some people. 

I think I am over the hump so to speak, I'm erect <<<<<<<

At least you have that going for you. Bright side.

Hey man- wow that sounds crazy.  Wishing you all the best for a speedy recovery.  You dose in the ICU or what?

Dear Tim, it's so good to hear from you. So frightening looking at it from the outside, I imagine while you dealing with the worst you weren't looking anywhere. You've lived my fears and it sounds like you are making your comeback. I expect it will take time, more time than you want, but at least it's time you've got. I hope your wife is also on the mend, it sounds like your son was able to weather it as many more youthful people are.

Lots of love coming your way.

hope you keep gettin better man! love to you

Well, the bad news is that apparently, copious doses of LSD does not prevent the Covid virus. But the good news is that I've invented this awesome sex robot.

Glad you are on the mend.

wow.

get better and know lots of folks are pulling for you.

>>>>I'm erect

Tim - Could've done without the word about your privates, but hey, REALLY F'IN GLAD to hear you're doing better.

I agree with the above - sounds like a nightmare. So glad you've turned the corner, if I may use THAT phrase. 

Nothing but good vibes and good wishes for a swift recovery and some sense of normalcy for you and the entire family. 

P.S. - The person who’s supposed to be leading our response says it doesn’t affect anyone. Maybe you could talk with him.

I hope you don't mind me sharing your story with some friends, anonymously . People need to WTFU!!!!!  What you described is some really scary shit. 

Oh yeah. Happy Anniversary!!!!  

Happy Anniversary! and so glad Sam can take care of what needs to be taken care of.

Damn Tim, reading that made me wonder about what a big fuss people make about the Wook Flu.  

Good to hear you're on the mend.

So glad you made it. I'm going on lock down. 

https://youtu.be/D4XQD-MDI64

Miami memories 1989. 
All the best to you and the family.

>>So glad you made it.  I'm going on lock down.

Did you test positive?

I hope that you get back to 100% real soon. 

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Get well T Family 

Get well! Wow! That's quite a tale you told. My anniversary was yesterday too - but it was a lot more low-key than yours.

Glad you're on the mend, Tim. 

Holy Fuck 

Here's to makin' it this far brother.  Rest up easy, get back soon.

You dose in the ICU or what?<<<<<

LOL

Glad to hear you're still with us! I believe you're one of the originals from back in the Philzone days. Despite some crazy some crazy stuff over the years, we need you around. Happy Anniversary. Speedy Recovery. 

>>>So glad you made it.  I'm going on lock down.

Did you test positive? <<<

No I'm fine. This shit frightens me. 

tim, you raised a good kid.

hope you were able to have a moment outside your struggle and enjoy your anniversary.

much strength to you and your family during this difficult time.

Tim...

Glad you're still with us and the family is healing. I hope worst definitely is over and there will be no lingering symptoms. 

Get well, zoner.

Sounds horrible Tim. Glad you are now able to "Jump to the left". Take care.

Good to know you're on the mend. Take care of yourself and expect that you may not feel 100% for a while. I know a family that all got it early ( when they were in Spain) and the Mom and one of her teenage daughter had months of 'brain fog' and constant headaches. They saw an immunologist specialist at Stanford and finally 6 months later they seem to be back to normal. It takes a long time to recover for many folks.

Fuck Covid! 

Sounds like you had a real scare, Tim. I hope your healing progresses quickly, and wish the same for your family too.

Update?

Yeah bro, hope you're feeling better.

You are a good man Tim. Glad you are doing better

Keep climbing back, Tim!

You'll be roping some big fish again in no time....

Thanks so much for checking in again. 70% is better, it's so good to hear that. It's a good trend. Best wishes to your Ana.

I am isolating at home and had to go to an imaging center today. Freaked me out to be around people and let them near me. Ackkkk.

love to you.

Thanks for the update ,Tim. Keep on trucking' and wishes for a faster full recovery  to you and yours.

Are you having any wild dreams, perhaps of schools of fish chasing you?

Keep feeling better.

So sorry you're feeling shitty. Can you get some home oxygen to keep you comfortable? Seriously, the folks I know who were dealing with it for months are doing great now, just give it time and get some rest. This too shall pass.
 

I predict your symptoms will be gone by the time Trump is dragged from the White House. 

Flashbacks of peace and comfort 

then may they be real

hang in there 

Worth saying twice I guess

Flashbacks of peace and comfort 

then may they be real

hang in there 

This sounds like what I'm isolating (staying home, away from people) to prevent, Tim. So sorry. Wow. Crazy horrible.

Tim, Sorry to hear about your update. 

((((visualize healing))))

...and homemade chicken broth w/ garlic and rice added would be very nourishing right now if you can keep it down!

hang in there, and thanks again for sharing your experience.

Still hoping for your recovery as soon as possible,  Tim. 

Get well, sir.

It's strange how this virus has such a wide range of impact.  My sister got it back in April and still is only at 75% of her normal strength.  She said she was sleeping so much, her internal clock got thrown off and she would watch movies in the middle of the night and sleep most of the day.  She was fortunate to not get the digestive tract issues.

Wishing you a return to health soon.

Get Well Soon!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sounds like such a horrible situation for some people.

you've been furthur than this fuckin' virus

keep kickin' it's ass

strength to you and your family

Wow- some serious suckage there, Tim, but you seem to have a positive attitude, which is important.

Get well soon, bro-ham.  

My brother had COVID last spring - also hospitalized.. Had the same lung fluid relapse as you, after he went back to work too soon. He's doing fine now

> I did not dose in the ICU but I did have 2 on hand for "just in case"

I may be reading too much into this, but that sounds like a bold exit strategy, ala Aldous Huxley. That's why I have a ten strip in my fridge.

That said, I hope your healing progresses rapidly, Tim. I'm hoping to see you posting about roasting a pig by Thanksgiving.

Damn Tim, stay strong. Wishing you nothing but the best.

I volunteered to register people at a COVID testing event the other day and after doing so, wondered if that was a smart thing to do. Don't think I'll do it again. The OT isn't worth it. 

I like to be of service to folks, and wanted to support our Health Dept heroes, but I think I'll draw the line there. Had a shield, an N-95 mask, and gloves. Hope that worked. 

(((((( Healing lungs for Tim )))))))

Sorry to hear of all this poor health and being under the weather.  Reading your story,  I was surprised that you are experiencing all of those symptoms from what's mostly publicized as a respiratory syndrome.

https://flda.org/

Some of what you are describing sounds a lot like Lyme syndrome,  above site is Florida based; lots of info there.  Borrelia burgdorferi is the spiral bacteria commonly associated with Lyme disease,  but there are another half-dozen or so involved.  It's a tricky business diagnosing the presence of some / all the bugs in question.

Hüsky had the basic test a few years back;  they draw some blood and test for the main / popular 4 or 5 bacteria. He tested positive for 2, meaning that he has antibodies present.  Vet says don't blast H.I.M. with antibiotics and keep an eye out for symptoms. He doesn't seem to have fatigue or joint ache,  but he can't talk,  so it's not easy to discuss such things.

The fatigue you described is what made me think of Lyme.  If you've ever had any tick bites (likely since you spend lots of time outdoors) it's not a bad idea to get some tests done.  These various bacteria can lurk in your body for ages, not causing any symptoms,  but then you catch the Flu or H1N1 or pneumonia and ZAP !! They are suddenly a co-factor in whatever else is ailing you.

Anyway I wish you the best in Health and recovery from your physical troubles.  Feel Better !!

Sounds like a tough weekend. Good to hear your home.
Maybe through this experience, you will find your flashbacks

>>> I was surprised that you are experiencing all of those symptoms from what's mostly publicized as a respiratory syndrome. <<<

Stu, that's old news; they've learned a lot since the beginning when they thought it was mostly a respiratory syndrome. Unfortunately, it's so much more.

Thanks for the honesty, Tim. I read your posts over the phone (slightly edited for drug use and profanity) to my 82 yr old parents today. I hope they take this a bit more seriously and it saves their lives. I also hope you and your family continue to heal.

Hang in there Tim. This too shall pass.

Double fuck.

I am so much wishing you well. Hope you can feel the vibes.

Triple fuck.

Your wife is making the smart move... all the best to you guys for a healing, Tim.

Fuck times four.

Healing vibes headed your way, Tim.

Kick ass, Tim, we are rooting for you.

Five fucks, sending you every bit of healing love that I've got. What you're going through scares me deep down.

strength brother!

Is son cleared and doing well?

I'll go for the half-dozen pack of fucks. Damn, Tim. Strength and healing, dammit!   

Sending you out ((( Healing ))) Tim and lots of love and Strength !! 

I received a call from a fellow friend/musician tonight in the South Jersey area, she was crying and scared shitless as she had landed herself in the Atlanticare ER in Atlantic City ( I used to work there). They would not allow her hubby in of course and she was really scared, labored breathing and fluid building up in her lungs :(. 

I tried to calm her down and told her to keep her phone charged as she was most upset about being alone, a network of friends were keeping her calm by texting and messaging her...it made her feel a bit "less" alone. I can't imagine being that sick with all we know about this virus and not getting major anxiety, hearing the very real fear in her voice when she called was all too real.  I haven't heard from her in hours so I am praying that she is resting and they were able to ease her pain. 

The virus is dancing all around me, every day I hear of someone else I know that has it now, so scary !  

Hoping you are also getting the care and relief you need, resting and healing....so sorry you have had to go thru all of this <3

Thanks, Ana. I hope this setback resolves quickly.

Good luck, Tim. Sorry for the misery. Hopefully you are past the worst of it

those fish ain't gonna catch themselves...

strength to both of you

Hi Ana & Tim.  Hope you are continuing to improve.  I believe I may have Covid and am trying to get tested.  Been raging a fever, cough and chills for a couple days now.

here's a few resources that might help.
 

We are a self-organized group of Long Covid patients working on patient-led research around the Long Covid experience. We are all researchers in relevant fields – participatory design, neuroscience, public policy, data collection and analysis, human-centered design, health activism – in addition to having intimate knowledge of COVID-19. We were born out of the Body Politic support group. Our first report, “What does COVID-19 Recovery Actually Look Like?”, was published on May 11th, 2020, and was the first report on Long Covid.

https://patientresearchcovid19.com/

The goal of this research is to capture and share a bigger picture of the experiences of patients suffering from COVID-19 with prolonged symptoms using a data driven approach. The survey content and research analysis are “patient-centric,” conducted through participatory type research. Survey questions and symptoms were aggregated and curated by patients themselves with expertise in research and survey design. Analysis was also conducted by patients themselves with expertise in both quantitative and qualitative data analysis. This approach is especially important for COVID-19 because patients experiencing symptoms are in need of timely research and content relevant to them that is not currently available due to the novelty of this virus.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KmLkOArlJem-PArnBMbSp-S_E3OozD47UzvR...

Body Politic COVID-19 Support Group Sign-Up

The Body Politic COVID-19 Support Group is open to the following groups:
-people experiencing COVID-19 symptoms
-COVID-19 survivors
-people recovering from COVID-19 or dealing with post-viral syndromes as a result of the virus
-people who have tested positive for COVID-19 - though you do not have to test positive to join the group.
-caretakers and immediate family of COVID-19 patients who are currently too sick to actively participate in the group
To find out more about the group and access additional resources, visit: https://www.wearebodypolitic.com/covid19

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScM2EeJhgisTUdo5Op6euyx1PYu8O-a...

Jay, do whatever you have to do to get tested ASAP. How's your daughter doing?

jay you're a strong brother, whose had to deal with a lot of shit.

forget money worries

your health is more important

calm your mind

I'm praying daily for all zoners afflicted with ill health. May your road to recovery be swift.

Tim, good thing Ana talked you into going back in. Infections aren't good. Thanks for the update Ana and for talking him into going back. To better health!!!  

Thanks for for the update, Anna.
I hope you can play some tunes for him.
and good  job getting him to the hospital. 
 

>>Jay, do whatever you have to do to get tested ASAP. How's your daughter doing?

I have a test scheduled for next Wednesday.  Ugh- that's a long time to not know what's going on.  My daughter is good... she's with her grandma right now.  I'm just lonely and not feeling well.

That's fucking nuts that you're symptomatic and have to wait that long. Where are you located? And I'm glad to hear your daughter is with her grandma. That gives you a little bit less to worry about right now.

Get better big guy!

 BEat this shit

please

Hang Tough Man

That's a hell of a beating you've taken

Oh no, thanks for the update Anna.  Hope Tim sees some improvement soon.  Really stinks for you guys.

hey brother, sending LOVE!!

Thanks for stopping by with the latest, Ana. You've all taken a beating, send hopes wishes love for Tim's full and speedy recovery.

Jay, if you have the energy get your M.D. to get you in for a test sooner.

Thank heavens for grandmas.

Love and love.

Stu - are you living under a log?  Have you heard about the pandemic?  The dude is at a hospital where they tend to run a lot of tests.

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Tim and Ana 

You guys are my thoughts. I wish you a speedy recovery. 

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Feel Better and get home soon.  If you're not able to eat, well the Food's not that great in hospitals.

And the portions are too small.

Tim I'm in Stuart next week visiting my buddy. If you want me to swing by with an onion roll, lemme know.;-)

Wow! Glad you're on the mend! Happy Anniversary and keep your guard up and glad you're back!

Oh man, Tim, I'm sorry you're having to deal with all this. Many positive thoughts coming your way.

Jay, that goes for you, too.

((( ZONERS )))

Thanks for the update, Tim. It sounds like you still have your sense of humor.

Hey Tim.  Hope you are feeling better. And get well soon.

And I want to thank you. Thank you for making this threat real. Thank you for reminding us to take this shit seriously. Seriously.  

And I hope you get tested soon, Jay.

And I want to to wish all Zoners good health.  No exceptions.

My sister and neice both tested positive.  My Dad is sick today.  I am feeling mostly better and have my test Tuesday.  My daughter gets tested tomorrow.

Stay strong! 

https://www.wsj.com/articles/doctors-begin-to-crack-covids-mysterious-lo...

it appears that gut issues after 'recovering' from Covid are not uncommon

Glad to hear you're feeling better, Jay. Don't let that deter you from getting the test on Tuesday. My sister was really sick last March, and found out she had Covid after the fact.

Any news from Florida?

> first thing when cooking a whole pig is to pick a name

I'm reading that the word Althea traces back to healing.

The traditional medicinal uses of the plant are reflected in the name of the genus, which comes from the Greek althainein, meaning "to heal".

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Althaea_(plant)

what Mark D said>>> Thank you for making this threat real. Thank you for reminding us to take this shit seriously. Seriously.  

seems like you should name the pig TRUMP! 

do you roast the pig Hawaiian-style?

hope they sneak some of it into the hospital for you...

Man Tim, that sounds rough.  Hang in there and hopefully in a few months, this will all be a bad memory.

In your very first post, you said you would tell us how you caught it.   I don't recall seeing anything further about that.  When you are up for it, we all would like to know how you think you came down with it as a cautionary tale.

Holy shit, Tim, heal the fuck up soon!

Damn!

Damn man, you've been through the ringer. It's great you're able to get the care you need in a good facility.

I wish you and your family all the best, and also what Mark said.

Thanks for sharing your story; I imagine you'll be reeling them in soon.

Keep on truckin dude. You'll eventually pop outta it. Maybe have the fam do the cooking this year. Get well man.

Go, Tim! Your sense of humor is still there through some serious craziness. 

Get well soon and maybe that weight loss will be the silver lining to all this. 

on it boss

get better man -- crazy posts. 

rest up and crush this thing. 

doses in the icu hahahahahahha

How have I never heard of Lou's guitarist before?!?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_Hunter

<For god sakes someone turn this shit up this morning for me please..........>

Gotcha covered. Hope they can hear it from Maryland.

So scary with the heart issues too.  Bet Tim is cracking the nurses up.  Do they come into the rooms with full hazmat suits on?  If I was tripping to that scene it would not be pleasant.

Big man, you have a lot of good folk on your team here.

Hang in there!

Jay, any updates? 

As always, ,,   you know.

fuck yea, keep beastin' this m'fer!

Flash --\

Wishing you all the Best.  Feel Better and get Well.

Happy to hear that the Food is decent enough.

Get the heck out of there and go Roast the Hog

Good to here you're doing better, Tim. And yeah, what Stu said: Go roast the hog.

What a nightmare run man, glad things are cresting the wave.

Thanks for the play by play. All the Best!!!

Tim - sounds like you got a more than enough for a book

then sell the movie rights but keep some kind of script control ( working title The Long Haul )

don't take it personally if they want to kill you off

I hope I speak for all here after reading your recovery stories. 

So happy for you and your family.  I always dig your posts and comments. 

By far the two above are the best news ever. Please keep on truckin'. 

VIVA!

I hope I speak for all here after reading your recovery stories. 

So happy for you and your family.  I always dig your posts and comments. 

By far the two above are the best news ever. Please keep on truckin'. 

VIVA!

Sure glad to hear the great news, Tim !  Continued healing and good vibes to you and the family. 

I hope you get to share your story with that thoughtless idiot who coughed when you see her again, if she's not dead. I'm just amazed by the stupidity and resistance to prevention measures.     

((( Shirley )))

Tim,

Real glad to hear you're on the mend.  Wow, that story sucks...  "F" that woman invading your space.  It's insane how inconsiderate people are- even now with 150k cases a day.  150k!  

Keep on keeping on, brother.  I appreciate our friendship and your outlook in life.  "Fromunder Cheese" had me laughing out loud.  How many days were you without a shower?  I've gone two weeks before and smelled awful and.... fromunder cheese. 

For the record on my own health, I am feeling good.  Still waiting on my results unfortunately.  All 5 members of my immediate family were considerably sick this week.  My sister tested positive.  My brother can't smell or taste and my Mom and Dad are pretty sick but dealing.

Mom & Dad dropped off a huge thing of chix soup- he used to work as a chef.  It's amazing and nourishing.  "The World Seems Brighter on a Full Stomach".

Love to you all.

So glad to hear you're getting better Tim. What a disgrace Publix didn't enforce their mask requirement. I totally agree about the selfish morons who only care about their rights and not ours. I hate to wish bad things to anyone for fear of bad karma but fuck 'em all! They deserve everything coming to them for despicable behavior and lack of empathy. 

Maybe I just never realized where you live Tim, but based on your Publix comment are you in Florida? 

I don't understand why siobud's doc didn't give him a rapid test.  Had one done today and they know within a half an hour.  Best wishes to your sick family :(.

Glad you can go home soon, T.  That person at Publix sounds like a complete moron.  

Rapid tests aren't nearly as accurate as PCR tests:

https://www.propublica.org/article/rapid-testing-is-less-accurate-than-t...

I am so happy to hear that you're both (Tim and Jay) feeling better; that's a trend that needs to continue.
Love to you both.

I'm in similar medical categories to yours, Tim, and it adds an element of stress about Covid that can't be healthy. I don't go into stores. Period. Luckily curbside shopping is happening everywhere I would shop if I ask, or I just don't go there.

I feel confident knowing the #2 hospital in Chicago uses it on a daily basis.

Good to hear they are releasing you soon Mr. Flash.

Besides whatever Pills, try a few supplements that are said to help against the usual Cold / Flu and so forth..
(Cue the Idiot Squad with FOX and CNN quotes)...

So these won't kill you, but  Deinitely ask your Physician.
Vitamin C
Vitamin D3
B - Complex
Zinc in bioavailable form
Quercetin,  whatever that is.  Probably ground-up Armadillo feet. Look  it up; ask your physician Twice.

Now I'm wondering what the #1 hospital in Chicago uses.

I tested negative.  My sister, Mom and Dad are all positive.  Parents are pretty sick right now but doing OK.

Think of it this way: the middle of a grapefruit is filled with vitamin c. The nasty white coating that most people pull off is filled with the potent antioxidant, quercetin. They work synergistically.

A strong immune system can help to fight off the virus from the start, or lessen symptoms. It is no replacement for a mask and hand washing.

>>A strong immune system can help to fight off the virus from the start

I agree.  I haven't heard anything from public health officials about this simple fact at all.  It's all masks and social distancing- which I'm on board for and everything.... how about we begin emphasizing the importance of quality foods and lifestyle too though?

Tim I moved to Port St Lucie in April. We're neighbors! When this shit is over we have to do a show or something. 

Got a buddy in a skilled nursing facility just tested positive. He's high risk and in crappy health. Facility has had 5 deaths. "Well, I guess you've seen me for the last time." Weird to hear those words. 

^ fuck

that's great news jay

*side note*

did you ever get that package I sent?

Haven't checked in for a while. Holy smokes !!

Love and healing to everyone. I lost my Uncle a few weeks ago to it. Stay safe, wash your hands, wear a mask.

Love to all !!

>>

*side note*

did you ever get that package I sent?

I did not (!?!?)  I do recall you mentioning it but I haven't received anything.  Can you reach out to me via email?   [email protected].  Thanks!

>>Now I'm wondering what the #1 hospital in Chicago uses

Funny stuff.  That's where I had my test done this time.  Are you supposed to go in there and start questioning their methods?  I do realize there was a problem with rapid tests and false positives.

Also, good to hear your test came back negative Jay.  

> if you want to communicate with me I suggest you yell.

GET WELL SOON!!!!! YOU'VE BEEN THROUGH HELL AND BACK

Glad to hear that you made it home. Stay strong! 

That's great news Tim and Jay.  Hope your recovery and health keep improving for you and your families and that you have a happy Thanksgiving.

My buddy in the skilled nursing facility? 

Thursday he calls with the news. I call him Thursday evening - no answer. Damn, did they have to take him to the hospital? Hope he has his phone.

Called Friday morning at 9 AM. He's there. He said "I'm just in quarantine for now." I told him "Dude, you told me not to make calls yet, but folks might want to talk to you." (Never know when that might not be possible.) 

So he make a few calls on Friday. Friday evening they come in and tell him "Oops, you're not positive."  He's pissed. Asks me to call our pals back to tell them. At least it's good news. 

So glad to hear the good news, Tim. Best to you and Ana and the whole clan for a very special Thanksgiving.   

Awesome! When your hearing returns, don't tell anybody so you can have a good excuse for ignoring anybody who asks you to do something you don't want to do. 

Yay!   New thread idea: Tim gets his taste back: Today's orgasmic flavor of the day