I checked in with my son yesterday and he was no better. In fact, he was worse, because his breathing was getting worse. The fever has not abated. My ex advised him to go back the ER. Apparently, he spoke by phone to the ER doctor who treated him a few days ago, and he said not to come unless he felt like he had just run a marathon. He was not that bad, so he didn't. I don't know what to think. I'm scared.
Also, his bosses are pressuring him to get tested, even though he has told them there are no tests in rural Oregon. They apparently think he should drive around for hours with his 103 fever and find some random hospital that might possibly give him a test. I am so mad I am just about spitting nails. Do these Bozo's ever watch the news? THERE ARE NOT ENOUGH FRIGGIN TESTS! THERE ARE NOT NEARLY ENOUGH. THE NUMBERS ARE FRIGGIN BOGUS BECAUSE PEOPLE CANNOT GET TESTED!!!!!! We are doing fine at counting deaths but we get a giant F for counting cases. I can't even imagine how many thousands there are in the country who are sick with this thing and can't even get diagnosed.
I haven't called my son yet this morning to see what this day brings. I pray that he is better.
But on to other things -- I did go to the Kia dealer to get the radiator cap. This is a whole story in itself. The cap didn't fit, because my radiator is an aftermarket part which was installed by a previous owner. They advised me to go to a body shop who might have knowledge of aftermarket brands. I went to the body shop I had previously worked with, and the very kind person there looked it over and finally told me what I needed to know. It isn't even the radiator cap that's missing. It is the cap to the overflow reservoir attached to the radiator. (I don't know if I'm using the right terms.) He couldn't advise me on how to get a replacement without removing the whole thing, in order to see the serial number, but he said I didn't need one. He said it was extremely unlikely that the overflow level would ever rise that high. He said I could perhaps find a plastic lid in my kitchen that would cover the opening and keep the debris out. Even a plastic bag would work.
Joe -- does this sound right? He seemed to know what he was talking about.
After that, I went to Sam's to get gas ($17) and I couldn't resist going in to check for toilet paper. The parking lot showed that it wasn't busy, so I felt safe. Of course there was none. While I was there, I picked up bread, fruit, and ground beef for $38.
I practiced social distancing the whole time, wore gloves, and washed up well when I came home. I plan to stay strictly at home for the next two weeks.
My other son told me that he has been unable to get anything delivered from local businesses like restaurants. There is high demand and not enough drivers. That makes me wonder if Instacart can actually come through in this climate.
I'll do the best I can stretching the food I have. At least it's something I'm good at.
Update
March 27th, 2020 at 01:34 pm
March 27th, 2020 at 02:06 pm 1585317977
Is he equipped to fight it at home? (liquids, vitamins, over-the-counter meds) I know you mentioned that his family is sick too.
March 27th, 2020 at 05:48 pm 1585331335
I like what our Costco is doing. Today, I had a small list of what I wanted to get as we are under a "Stay at home" order beginning tonight at midnight. Before going into the store, I saw a large poster in the lobby of Costco where I could see it through the front window without entering the lobby. On the poster was labeled "Out of Stock" items and "In Stock" items. Most everything I wanted was on the "Out of Stock" list so I didn't bother going in.
March 28th, 2020 at 12:46 am 1585356411
Sue, I wish of course that there was a vaccine, or even a treatment. There isn't, and that's why is so scary. I like what your Costco is doing, too. I had to go all the way to the back of Sam's to find the empty shelves.
March 28th, 2020 at 01:35 am 1585359329
March 28th, 2020 at 01:52 am 1585360324