How I know I'm old. Part #2,368. / myLot

@TheHorse (206020)

Walnut Creek, California

July 25, 2022 5:18pm CST

We had a softball game tonight with our arch rivals, the Coneheads. But I have a bad cold and would rather lie in bed than play softball. When I got the email telling me and my teammates that the Coneheads had forfeited, due to Covid, I was glad. In my youth, I would have wanted to play, no matter what. This evening, I will swim, to try and get some strength back, and then sleep.

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Ruby Hawk

@RubyHawk (99425)

• Atlanta, Georgia

25 Jul 22

I wish I coul go swimming. Our pools are still not open. Enjoy your swim.

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@DaddyEvil (137142)

• United States

26 Jul 22

@TheHorse I can't say why the pools around Ruby aren't open but the ones where I live aren't open because of Covid restrictions.

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The Horse

@TheHorse (206020)

• Walnut Creek, California

25 Jul 22

Why are they not open?

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Ruby Hawk

@RubyHawk (99425)

• Atlanta, Georgia

26 Jul 22

@TheHorse They don’t say at the office but I think they aren’t able to find pool chemicals. They don’t know why in the office. They have another crew that manages the pools.

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RasmaSandra

@RasmaSandra (73538)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

25 Jul 22

I hope your cold gets better and enjoy your swim, Somewhere I remembered someone telling me that putting the head while swimming underwater helps with a bad cold, Out of curiosity I took a look, and guess what? You are really helping yourself get better by swimming, Here is what it says on the net. However, unlike other exercises, swimming may help alleviate the symptoms of a cold. Moist air (like at the pools) helps to open up your nasal passages, allowing the mucus to drain and helping to improve breathing, per the Mayo Clinic.

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The Horse

@TheHorse (206020)

• Walnut Creek, California

25 Jul 22

Off I go! I hope I don't leave floating snot at the pool.

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RasmaSandra

@RasmaSandra (73538)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

25 Jul 22

@TheHorse

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The Horse

@TheHorse (206020)

• Walnut Creek, California

25 Jul 22

@RasmaSandra I will provide a detailed update.

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Anna

@LadyDuck (458476)

• Switzerland

26 Jul 22

I am sorry you do not feel well, if you feel tired and you have a cold did you take a Covid test?

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Anna

@LadyDuck (458476)

• Switzerland

27 Jul 22

@TheHorse I know they have them here, all teachers are tested every week.

The Horse

@TheHorse (206020)

• Walnut Creek, California

26 Jul 22

No fever. But maybe I will today. I think they have them at work.

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@DaddyEvil (137142)

• United States

26 Jul 22

I hope you feel better soon, pony. I went to the doctor for the second of the Xolair shots that will, hopefully, help with the allergy problems that I keep having. (It can take up to a year of getting the shots before there are any signs of relief, according to the allergy doctor, though. *sigh*)

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@DaddyEvil (137142)

• United States

26 Jul 22

@TheHorse That's what I told the doctor. He just nodded and walked out of the room. Thanks.

The Horse

@TheHorse (206020)

• Walnut Creek, California

26 Jul 22

I hope they do the job. A year is a long time to wait.

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Eva James

@wolfgirl569 (95368)

• Marion, Ohio

26 Jul 22

At least you didnt have to go play while feeling bad.

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The Horse

@TheHorse (206020)

• Walnut Creek, California

26 Jul 22

Exactly. The air got cool, so I "chilled" and read early Mark Twain.

Judy Evans

@JudyEv (325951)

• Rockingham, Australia

26 Jul 22

I have lots of things telling me I'm old. I hope your cold improves soon.

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The Horse

@TheHorse (206020)

• Walnut Creek, California

26 Jul 22

It's not too bad this evening.

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Toni

@toniganzon (72285)

• Philippines

26 Jul 22

In my younger days, I would go out and play volleyball regardless of how I feel or how terrible the weather was. And would ride my bike anywhere and everywhere. Now, I only ride once a week or sometimes once every two weeks and I'd rather stay in bed. Yes, I am feeling old.

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The Horse

@TheHorse (206020)

• Walnut Creek, California

26 Jul 22

I look forward to sleeping this evening.

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rebelann1949

@rebelann (111223)

• El Paso, Texas

26 Jul 22

I hope you'll get over that cold really fast. I hate when I have a cold.

Four Walls

@FourWalls (62237)

• United States

26 Jul 22

That’s a shame. Part of the fun of playing the Coneheads is consuming mass quantities afterward!

Marlina

@marlina (154166)

• Canada

25 Jul 22

That does not prove that you are old , you're sick.

@DaddyEvil (137142)

• United States

26 Jul 22

Oh, I almost forgot to tell you something important... I talked with vanny today. She said to tell you her absence from myLot wasn't a signal for you to buy a bottle of good scotch to celebrate her demise... She's just really busy with her court case... Personally, I think she's afraid you'll enjoy yourself too much without her around.