This series of posts will be about the coronavirus situation, how it is impacting me here in Scotland and interesting gossip and opinions I'm hearing through our media. I'll be posting as and when I have something to share but I take no responsibility for the accuracy of the news I share or the medical advice and opinion that I mention.
Day 11
You have to hand it to Chuckles for gross stupidity! At a time when I'm being oh so careful to take virus precautions, I decide to inflict myself with a stupid injury that is now infected. Yes the saga of the Bastard Bee Sting continues! I thought that the sting site had the sting still in it so instead of looking up sensible NHS guidance, I got stuck in with a safety pin to try to get the blighter out. Instead, I've left myself with a small infected wound so I had to phone the doctor this morning at 8.30am. As I'm in the at risk category he wouldn't let me come to see him but he was satisfied with my description and phoned an antibiotic prescription to my local chemist who have already delivered it. What a wonderful health service we have and I could kick myself for causing them extra work at a time like this. I should be adding myself to the Hit Parade of Morons! Hopefully the medication will clear it up.
The Hit Parade of Morons starts with a sad story-an NHS worker has been murdered in the street and her husband of six months has been arrested. They had recently split. A husband has been charged with murdering his wife in their home during isolation in a different case. Thieves steal two lorry loads of toilet rolls worth £13000. A virus scam has been swindling people online by saying the government is fining them for being illegally out of their home. A British boxer posted advice online for how to punch your wife if she gives you trouble during the lockdown. He claims he wasn't promoting domestic violence!!!
How sad to hear that a police community support officer who once rescued four girls in trouble in the sea despite his heart pacemaker, has died of the virus. It's so unfair that good people are dying of this bloody plague.
Day 12
On the infected hand story, I've used the first day of antibiotics and I think I see a slight improvement. It's still sore but the open part of the wound has closed over and part of the angry red ring around it has faded, so fingers crossed. I have six more days of medication to go so I hope for a full recovery. In other GREAT news I've had a lovely delivery of more cheese and chutney with two new cheese flavours to try-cheddar and port, and apple and cider! NICE! I also got a side delivery of cheesy bread to eat with it. And just for extra fun, the DVD box sets of Deadliest Catch season 13 and 14 are FINALLY on sale on Amazon! I've been waiting YEARS for them! I also bought Gold Rush season 9. I might be watching a lot of stuff over the next few months-maybe an excuse for a full all series binge of each?
Why is it that most of the adverts on TV right now are for things like buying gold coins, which hardly anyone can afford, or for funerals and funeral plans (sensitive, NOT) or products we can't get out to buy and aren't essential! I'm also getting fed up with the same questions being asked at the government's daily briefing which have been answered countless times. When is lockdown going to end? (can't predict), when is there going to be more testing? (as soon as we can), what is the death toll going to be (don't know), why are we not testing more? (not enough test kits), where is the protective equipment for staff? (coming as soon as we can get it). Can't anyone ask a different question, something the people want to hear about?
The sad news is that there have been a few cases this week of seemingly healthy people dying of the virus, including a 13 year old boy. A retired doctor who came back to help in the crisis has just died from it. If you guys possibly can, stay at home, stay safe and avoid catching this disease.
And now, the Hit Parade of Morons. Man fined for meeting friends in the park twice. 40 mourners ignore social distancing rules to attend a traveller funeral. Morons smash the windows of a doctor's car in Wolverhampton. Evil sod murders his wife, kids and dog and then kills himself while all were in lockdown. Rooftop party on a backpacker hostel-at least 12 of them. Church in London selling plague protection kits to parish members at £91 each. Asshat. A woman volunteering to deliver meals and medicine to her neighbours had all four tyres slashed, her windows smashed and the paintwork damaged. Sick muppets.
Stay safe everyone.
Glad your hand seems to be getting better. Gotta stay clear of those killer bees. ;D
ReplyDeleteMy stupidity knows no bounds. Only Chuckles risks sepsis in the middle of a pandemic. It looks like I've got lucky though.
DeleteI'm glad your hand seems to be healing and that you got the help you needed with minimal work for all parties involved. DO NOT add yourself to the Hit Parade of Morons.
ReplyDeleteI can't believe that stupid boxer. How could he claim it was anything but promoting domestic violence. I'm surprised I haven't seen more domestic incidents in the US with everyone clustered together. Glad you were able to get a little retail therapy.
Some of the stories make your head spin. Domestic violence phonelines are reporting a big increase in calls. I can't imagine what it is like to feel unsafe in your own home. Retail therapy was needed this week for sure but I feel guilty buying books as delivery drivers and postmen need to deliver them y'know?
DeleteChuckles the Moron has a ring to it...
Oh no that bee sting sounds like a b*tch! Here's hoping the antibiotics do their thing quickly and you have minimal fuss. Sounds painful though. Sorry that happened! I was looking at your earlier post and yikes- that thing sounds like a mutant bee!!
ReplyDeleteI love the sound of your cheese deliveries. :) And DVD box sets are one of the best things ever. I mean seriously, is there anything better than having a box set of a favorite show? I'm gonna say no haha!
As for the PArade of Morons- ugh. Unbelievable. Especially the senseless loss of life. there are no words.
Stay safe Chuckles!
I was worrying about going to the GP so it was a relief to get the consultation over the phone and get a prescription to my door. It looks so much better today and even the pink is fading. I'm so mad at myself. Gp's have enough to do without my stupidity. The darn bee was huge! It was about the length of my thumb, perhaps even a little bigger.
DeleteHaving the cheese deliveries gives me that treat to look forward to and the local shops are well stocked with chocolate which is good. I keep looking ay my Game of Thrones dvds as well...
Ouch!! I'm glad you were able to get the sting taken care of without leaving the house!
ReplyDeleteCheese makes everything better. Even isolation. It's the little things :-)
Karen @ For What It's Worth
I'm glad I didn't have to go into the germpit of the GP surgery! Thankfully it seems to be healing nicely. What a prize plonker I am.
DeleteI will be fine as long as I have cheese and chocolate!
I'm glad you were able to get some antibiotics for it.
ReplyDeleteYes, it was a relief to get them and have them work. I can't be doing dumb shit like this again.
DeleteI am sorry to hear about the infection on your hand. Thankfully, you were able to get some medication for it. I really cannot believe the way some people are disregarding all of the instructions for staying safe right now but it is happening everywhere.
ReplyDeleteI'm a total muppet for being this stupid, I really am. It looks like I've been lucky as this could have been serious. Every day I see the rotten things people are doing and I get so mad.
Deletethank goodness for teledocing. i have had one phone visit with my doc too. i think that is something that i may use more of in the future
ReplyDeletesherry @ fundinmental
It certainly is useful in keeping us from going to the GP surgery and catching something nasty!
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