The Coffee House

CherylL · Sep 29, 2023

terri said:
Ooo, good luck with the basketball shots, Cheryl! I'm sure you'll do well - be fast!

I'll try! At least the Dad that takes awesome photos will be there. So will be practice for me.

smoke665 · Sep 29, 2023

Just about perfect weather here, for the moment. Next week the low is forecast to be 50 with highs in the upper 70's. Fall is on us.

vintagesnaps · Sep 29, 2023

All done, jabbed in both arms, so far so good.

Smoke, you're probably just as well off to wait a bit, they always say not to get flu shots too early. I'm still getting in home services so went with what they have available. It's almost Oct. so it's about time anyway.

Cheryl that does sound odd. Maybe well intentioned but seems like she would've shown her own photos.

snowbear · Sep 30, 2023

No pics but tonight’s dinner was rigatoni with homemade bolognese. MLSIL loved it. Tomorrow is the Maryland Italian Festval.

cgw · Sep 30, 2023

Getting both pokes soon. Masking up regularly now in other than mob scene venues like HomeDepot and Costco that I open whenever possible. Main concern is my ancient FIL who I see regularly. Semi-troubled by the willful amnesia about spring 2020 and what followed.

jeffashman · Oct 1, 2023

Well hell... did my normal routine this morning of getting up, showering, and shaving, and using one of my favorite Italian after shaves... and I couldn't smell the after shave. Couldn't taste my coffee. Couldn't taste the left over chicken tikka masala (extra spicy) I had for breakfast. My DSU tested me, and I've tested positive for the big C. Now some decisions need to be made. In-laws are supposed to visit on Thursday, but they are in their 80s', so that may have to be delayed. Sigh.

SquarePeg · Oct 1, 2023

jeffashman said:
Well hell... did my normal routine this morning of getting up, showering, and shaving, and using one of my favorite Italian after shaves... and I couldn't smell the after shave. Couldn't taste my coffee. Couldn't taste the left over chicken tikka masala (extra spicy) I had for breakfast. My DSU tested me, and I've tested positive for the big C. Now some decisions need to be made. In-laws are supposed to visit on Thursday, but they are in their 80s', so that may have to be delayed. Sigh.

If you have other symptoms, take the Paxlovid if you qualify for it. It really worked for me 2x within 48 hours I was symptom free.

snowbear · Oct 1, 2023

Sorry to hear it. When I got it, I didn’t have the “classic” loss of smell; I had body aches, like you can get with the flu

cgw · Oct 1, 2023

jeffashman said:
Well hell... did my normal routine this morning of getting up, showering, and shaving, and using one of my favorite Italian after shaves... and I couldn't smell the after shave. Couldn't taste my coffee. Couldn't taste the left over chicken tikka masala (extra spicy) I had for breakfast. My DSU tested me, and I've tested positive for the big C. Now some decisions need to be made. In-laws are supposed to visit on Thursday, but they are in their 80s', so that may have to be delayed. Sigh.

Jeesh, lay low but please keep in touch with your health care resources. Fingers crossed you're clear of it soon.

terri · Oct 1, 2023

jeffashman said:
Well hell... did my normal routine this morning of getting up, showering, and shaving, and using one of my favorite Italian after shaves... and I couldn't smell the after shave. Couldn't taste my coffee. Couldn't taste the left over chicken tikka masala (extra spicy) I had for breakfast. My DSU tested me, and I've tested positive for the big C. Now some decisions need to be made. In-laws are supposed to visit on Thursday, but they are in their 80s', so that may have to be delayed. Sigh.

Ugh; sorry to hear that Jeff! I hope the symptoms pass quickly. Do you think your in-laws will be okay with rescheduling the visit? That would probably be the safest option until you can test negative.

jeffashman · Oct 2, 2023

Thanks for the well wishes everyone. I'm up and about, but it really sucks that my Illy coffee has no smell or flavor, just bitter hot water. In-laws are aware of the situation, and DMIL is "damn the torpedoes, full speed ahead..." FIL (the actual Naval officer) is more like, "there are torpedoes in the water, proceed with caution..." Keeping myself hydrated, monitoring my O2, Thieves in the diffuser (can't smell it though), and managing the sore throat. Hoping this passes soon.

otherprof · Oct 2, 2023

jeffashman said:
Thanks for the well wishes everyone. I'm up and about, but it really sucks that my Illy coffee has no smell or flavor, just bitter hot water. In-laws are aware of the situation, and DMIL is "damn the torpedoes, full speed ahead..." FIL (the actual Naval officer) is more like, "there are torpedoes in the water, proceed with caution..." Keeping myself hydrated, monitoring my O2, Thieves in the diffuser (can't smell it though), and managing the sore throat. Hoping this passes soon.

Wishing you a speedy and full recovery.

CherylL · Oct 2, 2023

jeffashman said:
Well hell... did my normal routine this morning of getting up, showering, and shaving, and using one of my favorite Italian after shaves... and I couldn't smell the after shave. Couldn't taste my coffee. Couldn't taste the left over chicken tikka masala (extra spicy) I had for breakfast. My DSU tested me, and I've tested positive for the big C. Now some decisions need to be made. In-laws are supposed to visit on Thursday, but they are in their 80s', so that may have to be delayed. Sigh.

Sorry Jeff. Hope you get your taste and smell back soon.