NYCat Posted October 9, 2021 Share Posted October 9, 2021 14 minutes ago, MDM said: Thanks Paulette. Yes the nurses and healthcare assistants were amazing as well as the doctors and the catering people - every last one professional and dedicated even though they seem very understaffed. There was one senior nurse who seemed to be dealing with the entire ward and was always rushed off her feet. I am curious about whether Covid patients are given any instructions for improving lung function in the future. I do yoga and the breathing exercises helped me when I was dealing with asthma for a number of years. I had a gizmo from the doctor that let me test the strength of my exhale and I was on medication but no "physical therapy" for my lungs. I still carry a rescue inhaler just in case but I haven't used it in years. Paulette 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobD Posted October 9, 2021 Share Posted October 9, 2021 21 hours ago, MDM said: Well the good thing for me is that I just got home from hospital after 1 week after my oxygen levels dropped significantly. They started giving me oxygen through a mask and I was gradually been weaned down to normal room levels. I am tired but very happy as struggling to get enough oxygen into one's body is not a pleasant experience/ Before that I had a bad fever for 9 days. Been really well-looked after by the NHS, excellent care and great vegetarian food. I didn't want to post about the situation as I wasn't really up to anything for a long time. So despite being doubly vaccinated and having had Covid before, it is still possible to get serious Covid. I met a few people in hospital who have been doubly vaccinated and were having a hard time/ So I just wanted to say a truly heartfelt thanks to all those who were wishing me well on the other thread. Really appreciated guys. I did tell Allan where I was a few days ago but asked him to keep it under his hat for a few days. Thanks friend. So forum friends do take care, real care. I had noticed you haven't been around for a few days and was getting a little concerned knowing you had contracted covid again. I am sorry you had a bad time again the second time round, you must be very susceptible to the illness. Glad to hear you have recovered albeit not a 100%. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan Bell Posted October 9, 2021 Share Posted October 9, 2021 3 hours ago, NYCat said: I am curious about whether Covid patients are given any instructions for improving lung function in the future. I do yoga and the breathing exercises helped me when I was dealing with asthma for a number of years. I had a gizmo from the doctor that let me test the strength of my exhale and I was on medication but no "physical therapy" for my lungs. I still carry a rescue inhaler just in case but I haven't used it in years. Paulette Sorry to break the chain Mick but I want to reply with an experience of mine to Paulette's highlighted post above. I had been having a bit if a dicky ticker in that it would suddenly for no apparent reason speed up even when resting. Just to be on the safe side my doctor sent me to see a specialist consultant at hospital. After lots of tests and questions he came to the conclusion that it was not serious. He then told me that if I was to blow hard into something when it was happening the heart rate would stabilise. He then gave me a new syringe, no needle, and told me to blow into the projection where the needle fits. As I did as told I could see the consultants eyes widening as the plunger started to move out of the body. He explained that he used that procedure many times to show patients what they need to do but had never seen the plunger move out with them. "You must have strong lungs." he said. I was given the syringe to keep just for that purpose. When I feel my heart start to race I still use that method to slow it down again. Allan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sb photos Posted October 9, 2021 Share Posted October 9, 2021 7 minutes ago, Allan Bell said: Sorry to break the chain Mick but I want to reply with an experience of mine to Paulette's highlighted post above. I had been having a bit if a dicky ticker in that it would suddenly for no apparent reason speed up even when resting. Just to be on the safe side my doctor sent me to see a specialist consultant at hospital. After lots of tests and questions he came to the conclusion that it was not serious. He then told me that if I was to blow hard into something when it was happening the heart rate would stabilise. He then gave me a new syringe, no needle, and told me to blow into the projection where the needle fits. As I did as told I could see the consultants eyes widening as the plunger started to move out of the body. He explained that he used that procedure many times to show patients what they need to do but had never seen the plunger move out with them. "You must have strong lungs." he said. I was given the syringe to keep just for that purpose. When I feel my heart start to race I still use that method to slow it down again. Allan Interesting Allan. My fathers heart would sometimes speed up. When it first happened he was advised to drink ice cold water. He was then admitted to hospital for electrical cardioversion, then had to take new medication. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDM Posted October 9, 2021 Share Posted October 9, 2021 9 hours ago, NYCat said: I am curious about whether Covid patients are given any instructions for improving lung function in the future. I do yoga and the breathing exercises helped me when I was dealing with asthma for a number of years. I had a gizmo from the doctor that let me test the strength of my exhale and I was on medication but no "physical therapy" for my lungs. I still carry a rescue inhaler just in case but I haven't used it in years. Paulette I don't know the answer in general. I was given some leaflets to read but I am already aware of a lot of this basic info. Because of having Long Covid, I have already had respiratory investigations - scans and pulmonary rehab therapy which is a general therapy, not aimed at Covid recovery but geared towards conditioning the body. I will be waiting a bit before I attempt anything strenuous. I have had advice on breathing techniques designed to clear phlegm and better breathing in relation to Long Covid as well. When I had the scans early this year, there was no evidence of fibrosis which is very serious so I am hoping that the situation is still the same after this bout. I am guessing it is given how quickly I am recovering. No doubt there are different treatments depending on severity of the illness - people who end up on ventilators for days or weeks need very different recovery strategies to someone like me who had a week of oxygen therapy. I guess I am fortunate. I certainly feel that way. My oxygen levels are 96-97% now which is fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDM Posted October 9, 2021 Share Posted October 9, 2021 7 hours ago, BobD said: I had noticed you haven't been around for a few days and was getting a little concerned knowing you had contracted covid again. I am sorry you had a bad time again the second time round, you must be very susceptible to the illness. Glad to hear you have recovered albeit not a 100%. Thanks Bob. I don't think 100% recovery is ever going to be on the cards as 18 months of Long Covid has taken its toll but as long as I can rebuild a decent level of fitness then I will be pretty happy. This disease Is insidious and the older you are the more potentially insidious it can be. Take care and avoid if at all possible, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Betty LaRue Posted October 10, 2021 Author Share Posted October 10, 2021 5 hours ago, sb photos said: Interesting Allan. My fathers heart would sometimes speed up. When it first happened he was advised to drink ice cold water. He was then admitted to hospital for electrical cardioversion, then had to take new medication. Mine not only beat fast, a recorded 280 beats per minute, (tachycardia) but was very irregular. I had a cardiac ablation around 2001. The doctor went in an artery through the groin, threaded a device through to my heart and burned a circuit or two that sent bad impulses to my heart. It took care of 85-90% of it, but I still take one heart med for the leftovers. I got that heart condition after the streptococcus infection at age 24 that I had for 5 weeks before finally being properly diagnosed. It damaged my heart. It was the same infection that I was hospitalized for 2 weeks and nearly died from the acute asthma it caused plus bronchial & lung infection I mentioned in the above posting. All would have been avoided if the doctor I saw had diagnosed the streptococcus correctly instead of bronchitis. Alan, your device (blowing into) to steady a racing heart…I was told that racing and/or an irregular beat can sometime be converted with a fist thump to the chest which would be easier for a man. I have some irregularity off & on every day…I’d be covered in bruises. Maybe I should try it for the longer episodes that make me lightheaded. Speaking of those things, the first Holter monitor I wore for a week was about the size of a car battery but only 2” thick. It hung from a cross-body wide strap and was heavy. Then later, they were about 3”X5”, I wore that for a month. The last I was wired up to earlier this year was about the size of a deck of cards and clipped onto the waist of my jeans. Reminds me a bit of how digital cameras, the good ones, have come down in size. I’m sure the size reduction of the monitors is due to smaller batteries. Anyone remember the first car phones, how huge they were? My sister had one and she clipped an antenna to the roof of her car. Now we have these these thin mobile phones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Betty LaRue Posted October 10, 2021 Author Share Posted October 10, 2021 I have two chrysalises left of the summer’s 47. I’ve scrubbed one cage up, ready to store. You’d be surprised how much work there is raising Monarchs. Rewarding, though. I expect the last two will emerge in the next day or two. Rain is imminent and we need it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Betty LaRue Posted October 14, 2021 Author Share Posted October 14, 2021 Again I posted a technical problem, and again my wonderful forum friends came through. I don’t know what I’d do without y’all. Probably buying a wig from pulling my hair out. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Ventura Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 On 10/10/2021 at 17:32, Betty LaRue said: I have two chrysalises left of the summer’s 47. I’ve scrubbed one cage up, ready to store. You’d be surprised how much work there is raising Monarchs. Rewarding, though. I expect the last two will emerge in the next day or two. Rain is imminent and we need it. Next, you will have to take up raising honey bees, another insect that are dwindling and much needed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan Bell Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 1 hour ago, Michael Ventura said: Next, you will have to take up raising honey bees, another insect that are dwindling and much needed! And can you breed supersonic flight into them so they can come to GB and help our lot out too. Allan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan Bell Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 Went to Lincoln on the bus (free ride) this lovely sunny morning. Took a lot of photos which will probably languish on the storage disc till I start to get my enthusiasm for processing back again. Was surprised how many people are now going WITHOUT covid masks in shops compared with a few short weeks ago. The streets were full of pedestrians too to such an extent I continued to wear my mask in the crowded areas. Went to Grayz Tea Room and had a light lunch, scrambled egg on toast with a cup of tea and a piece of millionaires shortbread after. Allan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Ventura Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 Looking forward to this weekend! Going to take a little road-trip with my son to West Virginia for an overnight...hopefully there will be some fall colours on the trees in the Appalachian Mountains there. If not, no worries, just nice to get out of town and hang with my son! Have to be back by Sunday evening for dinner at the home of one of the magazine editors I have been working with for nearly 30 years. Her husband is an outstanding chef...he owns a small chain of bakery cafes in the DC area and definitely knows his way around the kitchen. He was born in Israel and spent a lot of his time, growing up, in Italy so the meals he makes are always outstanding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broad Norfolk Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 What a gorgeous morning it was here in Norfolk. I took a short ride to Thurne in the Norfolk Broads and took my equipment for a walk. I walked by the River Thurne on the Weavers Way and really enjoyed the sunshine, crisp air, and those 'big skies' we get in this part of the world. Many people were boating in large cruisers and the majority waved or shouted a greeting from their craft. It's good what a nice day can do. It's been mentioned earlier, but it was noticeable that I didn't see one person wearing a face mask. Considering the Covid levels here I'm quite surprised! Nothing serious was achieved camera-wise. I suppose you could say that photography didn't spoil a good walk! Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Betty LaRue Posted October 15, 2021 Author Share Posted October 15, 2021 Sent my last butterfly on its way yesterday. I had a nice dinner out with my daughter to cap the day off. It is chilly outdoors and I have my central heat on. I dug out some long pants and a colorful sweatshirt. Summer is over, not just on the calendar, but heralded with a few shivers. Michael, I’ll pass on the honeybees. Talk about work and special protection! My son-in-law would never come over again since he doesn’t get on with stinging insects. If there were an easier way to save the bees, I’d do it. And I’d supersonic them for Allan. ☺️ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sb photos Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 20 minutes ago, Broad Norfolk said: What a gorgeous morning it was here in Norfolk. I took a short ride to Thurne in the Norfolk Broads and took my equipment for a walk. I walked by the River Thurne on the Weavers Way and really enjoyed the sunshine, crisp air, and those 'big skies' we get in this part of the world. Many people were boating in large cruisers and the majority waved or shouted a greeting from their craft. It's good what a nice day can do. It's been mentioned earlier, but it was noticeable that I didn't see one person wearing a face mask. Considering the Covid levels here I'm quite surprised! Nothing serious was achieved camera-wise. I suppose you could say that photography didn't spoil a good walk! Jim I assume you meant you didn’t see anyone wearing a mask on boat trips where they were in close contact with each other. When it’s a family that live together on a cruiser, or walking on wide paths I don’t anticipate a problem. Covid cases are rising everywhere, I play safe. Unless I’m walking to shoot something I just carry my RX100. Early after sunrise the light can be clear, a great time for a walk. I find where I walk most others are walking their dog/s. Families don’t usually appear until later in the day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broad Norfolk Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 (edited) 16 minutes ago, sb photos said: I assume you meant you didn’t see anyone wearing a mask on boat trips where they were in close contact with each other. When it’s a family that live together on a cruiser, or walking on wide paths I don’t anticipate a problem. Covid cases are rising everywhere, I play safe. Unless I’m walking to shoot something I just carry my RX100. Early after sunrise the light can be clear, a great time for a walk. I find where I walk most others are walking their dog/s. Families don’t usually appear until later in the day. You are quite right. A cruiser does provide a 'bubble' and wide open spaces and fresh air shouldn't be a problem. As with other places more populated areas seem to be where many people are avoiding masks. I guess I should be like you and your RX100. I do usually carry by old EOS M (original) around and these cameras are nice and light and convenient. Edited October 15, 2021 by Broad Norfolk Spelling! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan Bell Posted October 16, 2021 Share Posted October 16, 2021 (edited) FINALLY! Uploaded 17 images today.😔 Look out for the something BAD happened today thread in about two weeks.😠 Allan Only about another 700-800 to process.😩 ITMA Edited October 16, 2021 by Allan Bell 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Betty LaRue Posted October 16, 2021 Author Share Posted October 16, 2021 6 hours ago, Allan Bell said: FINALLY! Uploaded 17 images today.😔 Look out for the something BAD happened today thread in about two weeks.😠 Allan Only about another 700-800 to process.😩 ITMA Just think, Allan. If each of those 800 were uploaded and each sold, you could make $320 in today’s market if they weren’t distributor licenses. 😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan Bell Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 14 hours ago, Betty LaRue said: Just think, Allan. If each of those 800 were uploaded and each sold, you could make $320 in today’s market if they weren’t distributor licenses. 😉 Average of $4/image and that is gross. Gee thanks. Why am I bothering.🙄 Loosing my mojo AGAIN.🤪 Allan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAROL SAUNDERS Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 24 minutes ago, Allan Bell said: Average of $4/image and that is gross. Gee thanks. Why am I bothering.🙄 Loosing my mojo AGAIN.🤪 Allan Oh no Allan - I think we've all been there, hopefully your mojo will return meanwhile just enjoy taking photos. I remember in July last year when I sold an image that is now being used on a banknote in Trinidad & Tobago, my biggest sale and thing that happened if my life photographically. I will probably never reach the dizzy heights of sales that others have on here but I still enjoy my photography and if they sell it's a bonus and if not, well I've still enjoyed taking them, I've had several toddlers this year but this month one was double figures so don't give up😉 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HRHHALES Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 i watched the disrespectful photographer avoid his own dogs poop and then 15 mins later both shoes covered he asked if i had a cloth yes a 30£ camera cloth but did offer him poo bags for next time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Betty LaRue Posted October 18, 2021 Author Share Posted October 18, 2021 19 hours ago, Allan Bell said: Average of $4/image and that is gross. Gee thanks. Why am I bothering.🙄 Loosing my mojo AGAIN.🤪 Allan You knew I was teasing…just reflecting on some of the bottom of the barrel prices some are reporting. The one good thing is that if you licensed all 800 once each, (not that it would ever happen, I only license a tiny fraction of mine) in reality there would be a sprinkling of decent prices. That’s the only reason I’m still hanging in there, like you. I don’t have nearly such a big backlog, though. Maybe 100. One folder. And I’ll be culling those down. I will say the shine is definitely off, and I seldom feel excited to pick up my camera, or to think of photography creatively. That’s the real shame here, because a lot of us are now unmotivated and taking uninspired images. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan Bell Posted October 18, 2021 Share Posted October 18, 2021 Betty I hate having a large backlog of photos to process. I'm thinking of all the work involved in processing and keywording that 800 images. Trouble is I go out and take more photos so it is just getting bigger and bigger. The backlog that is. So it just gets worse and worse. I have a similar problem with my fencing around my property. It needs to be recoated with coloured (colored) woodstain. The problem is that I need a couple of weeks to complete the job and while I am doing that nothing else is being done. Allan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Ventura Posted October 18, 2021 Share Posted October 18, 2021 Had such a wonderful dinner with old friends last night. The dinner was hosted by a magazine editor and her husband, at their home and it was outdoors with a nice firepit going and wonderful food. The other two guests were also editors but both retired. One was the editor-in-chief of National Geographic Traveler (US edition) and the other was the travel editor of the USA Today newspaper. We all became friends around 30 years when I was freelancing for a magazine called "Caribbean Travel & Life" and the three women were editors there. It was great time back then, frequent assignments to the Caribbean, with generous coverage of expenses. Those were the days I love to replay in my day dreams. Though I must say, I am very happy now to still be working and, honestly, staying closer to home. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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