I’m Frightened

@DianneN (246643)
United States
October 2, 2020 6:07am CST
This morning hubby and I have to go out into the real world for the first time during the pandemic together. We each have lab visits for our next frightening venture into the real world for doctor appointments next week. Of course we have been out before, but far from the maddening crowds. We have had to fast since bedtime, but can both do without our morning coffee and breakfast until our return. We will be wearing masks and gloves, get our temperature checked, and wait outside until called. Once we return home, we will wash our hands, our clothes will go into the washing machine and we will take showers. Neither of us want to contract COVID-19 like Trump! ~Photo of the ice princess wearing one of her fancy masks~
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51 responses
Alfredo Rossi
@amadeo (111948)
• United States
2 Oct 20
you will be fine.Wear your mask .After the visit take a short drive and then sigh relief.I go through this every Tuesday
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DianneN
@DianneN (246643)
• United States
2 Oct 20
I couldn't handle it every week, but they did follow strict protocols which gave me a big sigh of relief. I was so happy to return home.
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Anna
@LadyDuck (457918)
• Switzerland
2 Oct 20
I know that you are careful Dianne. I wash everything every time I go out grocery shopping. I throw my mask, my gloves, I wash my clothing and take a shower. Better to be careful, particularly right now that the cold weather is back.
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Anna
@LadyDuck (457918)
• Switzerland
2 Oct 20
@DianneN I collect the mail wearing disposable gloves, I place the mail on a small table and it stays there 24 hours before I open the envelopes, take out the content and throw the envelopes. We are careful.
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DianneN
@DianneN (246643)
• United States
2 Oct 20
Thanks, Anna. We do the same, too. Also, we have to be careful with packages and mail, too. Everything!!!
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DianneN
@DianneN (246643)
• United States
2 Oct 20
@LadyDuck I'm so glad to hear that! Very smart!
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Heather Echola
@GardenGerty (157546)
• United States
2 Oct 20
You and your husband are smart and careful. I trust you will be fine. It does feel like a big step.
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DianneN
@DianneN (246643)
• United States
2 Oct 20
We will be extra vigilant, but I'm a wreck. I didn't sleep well at all last night.
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Marlina
@marlina (154166)
• Canada
2 Oct 20
Stay safe!
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DianneN
@DianneN (246643)
• United States
2 Oct 20
I always try!!!
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Eva James
@wolfgirl569 (95082)
• Marion, Ohio
2 Oct 20
You will be fine. The labs are being very careful. Unlike how Trump does things.
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Eva James
@wolfgirl569 (95082)
• Marion, Ohio
2 Oct 20
@DianneN His rallies are the big problem. Any flu spreads more in enclosed spaces
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DianneN
@DianneN (246643)
• United States
2 Oct 20
@wolfgirl569 Of course. Perhaps he can try that bleach on himself to see how well it works.
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DianneN
@DianneN (246643)
• United States
2 Oct 20
The lab was wonderful and we felt very safe. Too bag Trump didn't follow the protocols.
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Raj
@Butterfingers (66585)
• India
2 Oct 20
That's best to stay cautious. Take care
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Ptrikha_2
@ptrikha_2 (45463)
• India
3 Oct 20
@DianneN Yes, testing Labs need to follow all precautions and hygiene.
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DianneN
@DianneN (246643)
• United States
2 Oct 20
Thank you! The lab took a great deal of precautions.
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Tina Dalasinski
@Tina30219 (81540)
• Onaway, Michigan
2 Oct 20
That’s right stay safe.
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Tina Dalasinski
@Tina30219 (81540)
• Onaway, Michigan
2 Oct 20
@DianneN That’s good
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DianneN
@DianneN (246643)
• United States
2 Oct 20
Thanks! The lab did a great job keeping us safe.
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Ken
@kanuck1 (4394)
•
2 Oct 20
Continue to take all precautions as you are doing and continue to stay safe and healthy!
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Ken
@kanuck1 (4394)
•
2 Oct 20
@DianneN You're welcome! That's reassuring!
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DianneN
@DianneN (246643)
• United States
2 Oct 20
Thanks, Ken. We were pleased that the lab took amazing precautions and that no one other than us were there.
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DianneN
@DianneN (246643)
• United States
2 Oct 20
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Belle Starr (Iz)
@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
2 Oct 20
I’m sure you will be fine, I had my blood test 2 months ago and I still need to bring Al in. You are taking all the necessary precautions
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Belle Starr (Iz)
@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
2 Oct 20
@DianneN I'm glad and I always feel that relief when I have to do something that I don't really want to do these days lol
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DianneN
@DianneN (246643)
• United States
2 Oct 20
They did a very fine job with all the safety protocols, so I was a bit more relaxed. No one else was there, so that helped, too. Now that we are home, I feel so relieved!!!!
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rakski
@rakski (112925)
• Philippines
2 Oct 20
True! Stay safe!
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DianneN
@DianneN (246643)
• United States
2 Oct 20
Thank you. We canceled our appointments in June, so really should be checked up. You know how hard we try to stay safe.
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rakski
@rakski (112925)
• Philippines
2 Oct 20
@DianneN yes, we are also due for our blood work and check up this month too
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DianneN
@DianneN (246643)
• United States
2 Oct 20
@rakski I must admit the lab took wonderful precautions. Now I can spend the week worrying about the doctor visit. It's so good to be home!
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M.-L.
@MALUSE (69413)
• Germany
2 Oct 20
From which age onwards do children have to wear masks?
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DianneN
@DianneN (246643)
• United States
2 Oct 20
Children over two, but I wouldn't take a young child out at all. Heck, I don't even take myself out much!
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M.-L.
@MALUSE (69413)
• Germany
2 Oct 20
@DianneN I also hardly leave the house. I have friendly neighbours who bring me the things I need from the supermarket when they go shopping.
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DianneN
@DianneN (246643)
• United States
2 Oct 20
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Shiva
@Shiva49 (26199)
• Singapore
2 Oct 20
That is a real issue as many prefer to postpone routine checkups. I have not had any for nearly a year/ Take care and stay safe.
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DianneN
@DianneN (246643)
• United States
2 Oct 20
We canceled our routine checkup in June, but we really should be checked out. We usually go every 6 month. The lab followed very strict protocols, so I felt safe. We were the only clients as it turned out.
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Faye
@FayeHazel (40248)
• United States
2 Oct 20
I know. I don't like venturing into the real world, either. You're taking all the precautions though, which is smart.
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DianneN
@DianneN (246643)
• United States
2 Oct 20
You must have ventured out many times with your mother. At least the lab was very strict with protocols. I felt safer than I thought, but was so glad to get home. And now the sun is shining!!!
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DianneN
@DianneN (246643)
• United States
2 Oct 20
@FayeHazel It's true that sometimes we actually should be seen by a doctor. Thanks, Faye.
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Faye
@FayeHazel (40248)
• United States
2 Oct 20
@DianneN Ah yes... No one seems to understand " let's keep her at home as much as possible" lol. No, I know. Some of it is needed. Others of appointments they happily let her have online. I'm happy that it felt safer than you thought it may
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Kokil agarwal
@amitkokiladitya (171936)
• Agra, India
2 Oct 20
take care..such things are also important and need to be done
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DianneN
@DianneN (246643)
• United States
2 Oct 20
You're right. We canceled everything in June, but were pleased at the safety protocols the lab took.
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DianneN
@DianneN (246643)
• United States
2 Oct 20
@amitkokiladitya Next Friday when we have our health check from our doctor.
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Kokil agarwal
@amitkokiladitya (171936)
• Agra, India
2 Oct 20
@DianneN I'm glad they did that. When will you get your reports
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snowy
@snowy22315 (169893)
• United States
2 Oct 20
You will live through it I promise. As long as I take precautions, I feel pretty safe from Covid.. I have my hand santizer facing me right now!
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DianneN
@DianneN (246643)
• United States
2 Oct 20
It was surprisingly effortless. I was very happy with what they did, but felt even better when I got home.
much2say
@much2say (53960)
• Los Angeles, California
6 Oct 20
I hope it all went well and smoothly! I have only gone to the dentist - and I actually feel safe there - and would at the doctor's offices (for the most part) too. They have practiced cleanliness and health safely well before this, so they would know how this all works (I just wouldn't trust other patients and their possible behaviors ). Oh geez, that Orange guy . . . it finally happened to him!
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much2say
@much2say (53960)
• Los Angeles, California
6 Oct 20
@DianneN Will think of you on Friday . . . we will hope that everything is fine! Yes, he needs to disappear. It's like we're living in this weird nightmare - it's like is this guy for real? Just when you think it can't get any worse - oy!!
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DianneN
@DianneN (246643)
• United States
6 Oct 20
@much2say Thank you! I just told that to my husband. He is a madman. I wish his followers would disappear with him after the election!
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DianneN
@DianneN (246643)
• United States
6 Oct 20
I did feel safe. Now to gear up for the doctor on Friday. Oh, that orange guy should just disappear. The lies are continuing as I write this.
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Shubhu
@shubhu3 (36464)
• New Delhi, India
2 Oct 20
It is really scary to go and travel. It feels like we are travelling and we are detectives watching out everyone and staying cautious. Stay safe and take care.
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DianneN
@DianneN (246643)
• United States
2 Oct 20
We didn't have far to go, but we were so glad to see the wonderful protocols that were in effect. Still, it was a relief to get home!
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DianneN
@DianneN (246643)
• United States
3 Oct 20
@shubhu3 Going crazy! So much going on that I can't think straight!!!
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Shubhu
@shubhu3 (36464)
• New Delhi, India
3 Oct 20
@DianneN I'm glad. What are your plans for the weekend?
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Nitin
@nitirrbb7 (4317)
• India
2 Oct 20
Take care at your best and leave all to your destiny.
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DianneN
@DianneN (246643)
• United States
2 Oct 20
Thanks, Nitin. The lab was so clean and safe. I worried for nothing.
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DianneN
@DianneN (246643)
• United States
2 Oct 20
@nitirrbb7 Yikes! Someone mentioned that package deliveries can infect us and I heard of mail infecting son. It is so frightening!!!!!
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Nitin
@nitirrbb7 (4317)
• India
2 Oct 20
@DianneN Yeah at first it was the same with us going anywhere was like going into the devil's cave but how long to fear, because I came across people who say that did not even get out of their houses but still they got infected.
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nawala
@nawala123 (20852)
• Indonesia
3 Oct 20
All is okay, except Potus
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DianneN
@DianneN (246643)
• United States
3 Oct 20
@nawala123 I was very kind and sweet to Biden.
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DianneN
@DianneN (246643)
• United States
3 Oct 20
I just sent Potus a Tweet! Biden, too.
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nawala
@nawala123 (20852)
• Indonesia
3 Oct 20
@DianneN wow, did you send congrat words?
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muhammad iqbal
@happylife1 (13404)
• Karachi, Pakistan
2 Oct 20
yes being safe is good stratedgy
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DianneN
@DianneN (246643)
• United States
2 Oct 20
The lab was very safe, thank goodness.