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Some of the videos I'm seeing are horrific. If a handle doesn't get put on this very soon and very hard....

A friend of ours came back from the UK with a big box of rapid covid tests. Gave us a pack of 5.

Here we're paying between Kshs. 5000 and 8000 (R665 - R1065) for a test that can take 48 hours to get back to you.

Imagine being able to test yourself instantly in the privacy of your own home for free. Imagine.

assfly wrote: Mon Jul 12, 2021 7:10 am A friend of ours came back from the UK with a big box of rapid covid tests. Gave us a pack of 5.

Here we're paying between Kshs. 5000 and 8000 (R665 - R1065) for a test that can take 48 hours to get back to you.

Imagine being able to test yourself instantly in the privacy of your own home for free. Imagine.

Aren't the rapid tests known to be unreliable?

sorCrer wrote: Mon Jul 12, 2021 7:16 am Aren't the rapid tests known to be unreliable?

Results do vary. But so do the PCR tests.

Chilli wrote: Mon Jul 12, 2021 5:17 am

OomStruisbaai wrote: Sun Jul 11, 2021 10:16 pm Oh and Chillie will be glad to go to the gym again.

I would have gone to gym this morning, but the vokkers are blocking the highway.

Its not safe. I'm going to cancel my membership

Also Zuma and Nipper?

My swear (cousin?) will be transfer from Hermanus Medi Clinic to Tokai to get intensive care, past ICU. We fear for the worst.

OomStruisbaai wrote: Mon Jul 12, 2021 7:38 am My swear (cousin?) will be transfer from Hermanus Medi Clinic to Tokai to get intensive care, past ICU. We fear for the worst.

N "swear" is wat jy kry as jy die verkeerde cousin te veel spyker, n cousin is n neef of nig en n swaar is n heavy in ingles oom.

Ek weet dis n erinstige saak maar ek kon my self net nie keer nie. Sterkte daar, die ding is n bliksem.

OomStruisbaai wrote: Mon Jul 12, 2021 7:38 am My swear (cousin?) will be transfer from Hermanus Medi Clinic to Tokai to get intensive care, past ICU. We fear for the worst.

Sorry ouboet! Hope he pulls through.

OomStruisbaai wrote: Mon Jul 12, 2021 7:38 am My swear (cousin?) will be transfer from Hermanus Medi Clinic to Tokai to get intensive care, past ICU. We fear for the worst.

Shit Oom.
That is terrible

average joe wrote: Mon Jul 12, 2021 8:21 am

OomStruisbaai wrote: Mon Jul 12, 2021 7:38 am My swear (cousin?) will be transfer from Hermanus Medi Clinic to Tokai to get intensive care, past ICU. We fear for the worst.

N "swear" is wat jy kry as jy die verkeerde cousin te veel spyker, n cousin is n neef of nig en n swaar is n heavy in ingles oom.

Ek weet dis n erinstige saak maar ek kon my self net nie keer nie. Sterkte daar, die ding is n bliksem.

Nou maak jy my nog meer deurmekaar. Swaer, getroud met my oudste suster. Ek het nie baie hoop vir hom nie, is al oor die 70. My suster is ook baie siek maar het die virus nie haar longe aangeval nie.

OomStruisbaai wrote: Mon Jul 12, 2021 9:08 am

average joe wrote: Mon Jul 12, 2021 8:21 am

OomStruisbaai wrote: Mon Jul 12, 2021 7:38 am My swear (cousin?) will be transfer from Hermanus Medi Clinic to Tokai to get intensive care, past ICU. We fear for the worst.

N "swear" is wat jy kry as jy die verkeerde cousin te veel spyker, n cousin is n neef of nig en n swaar is n heavy in ingles oom.

Ek weet dis n erinstige saak maar ek kon my self net nie keer nie. Sterkte daar, die ding is n bliksem.

Nou maak jy my nog meer deurmekaar. Swaer, getroud met my oudste suster. Ek het nie baie hoop vir hom nie, is al oor die 70. My suster is ook baie siek maar het die virus nie haar longe aangeval nie.

Swaer = Brother-in-law (BIL)
Swear = Etterige seer

This doesn't help.

https://www.enca.com/news/covid-19-vacc ... y-lootings

But the Independent Community Pharmacy Association said this "now becomes impossible since pharmacy vaccination sites have been destroyed and looted".

"It is with utter dismay that we as independent pharmacies, the frontline against COVID-19 infections and a primary role player in vaccinations, find ourselves in a desperate situation," it said in a statement.

average joe wrote: Mon Jul 12, 2021 11:06 am

OomStruisbaai wrote: Mon Jul 12, 2021 9:08 am

average joe wrote: Mon Jul 12, 2021 8:21 am
N "swear" is wat jy kry as jy die verkeerde cousin te veel spyker, n cousin is n neef of nig en n swaar is n heavy in ingles oom.

Ek weet dis n erinstige saak maar ek kon my self net nie keer nie. Sterkte daar, die ding is n bliksem.

Nou maak jy my nog meer deurmekaar. Swaer, getroud met my oudste suster. Ek het nie baie hoop vir hom nie, is al oor die 70. My suster is ook baie siek maar het die virus nie haar longe aangeval nie.

Swaer = Brother-in-law (BIL)
Swear = Etterige seer

Well, he is a Namakwalander, so it's not inconceivable that his brother in law is also his cousin.

Blake what are you trying to say?

OomStruisbaai wrote: Mon Jul 12, 2021 9:28 pm Blake what are you trying to say?

Ignore it. A rush of oxygen to the head of a youngster. He is allowed the odd mistake as long as he apologises. And learns from it.

OomStruisbaai wrote: Mon Jul 12, 2021 9:28 pm Blake what are you trying to say?

It’s a joke to break the tension Oom. Calm your tits.

Thoughts are with you and your sister. Hope you brother in law pulls through.

Blake wrote: Tue Jul 13, 2021 4:55 am

OomStruisbaai wrote: Mon Jul 12, 2021 9:28 pm Blake what are you trying to say?

It’s a joke to break the tension Oom. Calm your tits.

Thoughts are with you and your sister. Hope you brother in law pulls through.

It nearly cause me to reply in proper Namakwalands and I really hate to go there.

handyman wrote: Tue Jul 06, 2021 1:29 pm

assfly wrote: Tue Jul 06, 2021 12:18 pm My 8 year old had a fever last night.
Went to the doctor and he recommended the whole family get tested.
Awaiting results

Son and daughter coughing, took both to the doctor, waiting for test results.

Children are fine, next thing wife tests positive. Not feeling too flash, but compared to others I think she's pretty fortunate. So wife isolating and I'm looking after the youngsters and trying to do a bit of work.

Fun times...

Blake wrote: Mon Jul 12, 2021 6:45 pm

average joe wrote: Mon Jul 12, 2021 11:06 am

OomStruisbaai wrote: Mon Jul 12, 2021 9:08 am
Nou maak jy my nog meer deurmekaar. Swaer, getroud met my oudste suster. Ek het nie baie hoop vir hom nie, is al oor die 70. My suster is ook baie siek maar het die virus nie haar longe aangeval nie.

Swaer = Brother-in-law (BIL)
Swear = Etterige seer

Well, he is a Namakwalander, so it's not inconceivable that his brother in law is also his cousin.

...and his aunt?

handyman wrote: Tue Jul 13, 2021 5:37 pm

handyman wrote: Tue Jul 06, 2021 1:29 pm

assfly wrote: Tue Jul 06, 2021 12:18 pm My 8 year old had a fever last night.
Went to the doctor and he recommended the whole family get tested.
Awaiting results

Son and daughter coughing, took both to the doctor, waiting for test results.

Children are fine, next thing wife tests positive. Not feeling too flash, but compared to others I think she's pretty fortunate. So wife isolating and I'm looking after the youngsters and trying to do a bit of work.

Fun times...

Hope she’s ok

Sandstorm wrote: Tue Jul 13, 2021 6:47 pm

handyman wrote: Tue Jul 13, 2021 5:37 pm

handyman wrote: Tue Jul 06, 2021 1:29 pm

Son and daughter coughing, took both to the doctor, waiting for test results.

Children are fine, next thing wife tests positive. Not feeling too flash, but compared to others I think she's pretty fortunate. So wife isolating and I'm looking after the youngsters and trying to do a bit of work.

Fun times...

Hope she’s ok

Thanks boet, lack of taste and cold symptoms so far.

Good luck Handyman. Scary times.

Covid is fucking everywhere now. This delta variant is no joke. Things are going to get helluva interesting in 2 weeks’ time with all these looters and rioters.

An old schoolmate of mine died in hospital yesterday.

Blake wrote: Tue Jul 13, 2021 10:59 pm Good luck Handyman. Scary times.

Covid is fucking everywhere now. This delta variant is no joke. Things are going to get helluva interesting in 2 weeks’ time with all these looters and rioters.

Thanks, appreciated.

It's going to be a nightmare.

Decrease.

Iol.co.za

The seven-day moving average daily number has decreased.

“The total number of cases today (n= 12 537) is higher than yesterday (n= 11 182) but lower than the average number of new cases per day over the seven preceding days (n=18 344).”

Sterkte Handy. Keep your distance.

handyman wrote: Tue Jul 13, 2021 6:54 pm Thanks boet, lack of taste and cold symptoms so far.

With your cooking, it could be a blessing.

But seriously, wishing her a swift recovery. S0 scary when it finally makes an appearance in your own home.

handyman wrote: Wed Jul 14, 2021 4:29 am

Blake wrote: Tue Jul 13, 2021 10:59 pm Good luck Handyman. Scary times.

Covid is fucking everywhere now. This delta variant is no joke. Things are going to get helluva interesting in 2 weeks’ time with all these looters and rioters.

Thanks, appreciated.

It's going to be a nightmare.

Take care Handy

OomStruisbaai wrote: Wed Jul 14, 2021 5:16 am Decrease.

Iol.co.za

The seven-day moving average daily number has decreased.

“The total number of cases today (n= 12 537) is higher than yesterday (n= 11 182) but lower than the average number of new cases per day over the seven preceding days (n=18 344).”

Sterkte Handy. Keep your distance.

Dankie oom, maak so

assfly wrote: Wed Jul 14, 2021 5:32 am

handyman wrote: Tue Jul 13, 2021 6:54 pm Thanks boet, lack of taste and cold symptoms so far.

With your cooking, it could be a blessing.

But seriously, wishing her a swift recovery. S0 scary when it finally makes an appearance in your own home.

Thanks boet.

Chilli wrote: Wed Jul 14, 2021 6:30 am

handyman wrote: Wed Jul 14, 2021 4:29 am

Blake wrote: Tue Jul 13, 2021 10:59 pm Good luck Handyman. Scary times.

Covid is fucking everywhere now. This delta variant is no joke. Things are going to get helluva interesting in 2 weeks’ time with all these looters and rioters.

Thanks, appreciated.

It's going to be a nightmare.

Take care Handy

Thanks cap.

handyman wrote: Wed Jul 14, 2021 7:30 am

OomStruisbaai wrote: Wed Jul 14, 2021 5:16 am Decrease.

Iol.co.za

The seven-day moving average daily number has decreased.

“The total number of cases today (n= 12 537) is higher than yesterday (n= 11 182) but lower than the average number of new cases per day over the seven preceding days (n=18 344).”

Sterkte Handy. Keep your distance.

Dankie oom, maak so

My swaer is ook op sy einde. Kon nooit plek kry vir intensiewe sorg in die Wes Kaap nie. My suster is verpletter, sy is nog Covid siek en wag maar by die huis met haar kinders.

OomStruisbaai wrote: Wed Jul 14, 2021 7:51 am

handyman wrote: Wed Jul 14, 2021 7:30 am

OomStruisbaai wrote: Wed Jul 14, 2021 5:16 am Decrease.

Iol.co.za


Sterkte Handy. Keep your distance.

Dankie oom, maak so

My swaer is ook op sy einde. Kon nooit plek kry vir intensiewe sorg in die Wes Kaap nie. My suster is verpletter, sy is nog Covid siek en wag maar by die huis met haar kinders.

Jammer om te hoor Oom.

Ja dis baie kak. Hulle is op Kleinbaai, net oor die bult en wil ek bitter graag gaan help maar wil ek ook nie die vokken siekte optel nie.


(Dan troll AJ met swaer swear se spelling en Sous en Blake met inbred kak ook nog)

Party keer moet mens net van die plek afbly.

OomStruisbaai wrote: Wed Jul 14, 2021 7:51 am

handyman wrote: Wed Jul 14, 2021 7:30 am

OomStruisbaai wrote: Wed Jul 14, 2021 5:16 am Decrease.

Iol.co.za


Sterkte Handy. Keep your distance.

Dankie oom, maak so

My swaer is ook op sy einde. Kon nooit plek kry vir intensiewe sorg in die Wes Kaap nie. My suster is verpletter, sy is nog Covid siek en wag maar by die huis met haar kinders.

Ag nee oom, dis hartseer. En ons is nog nie op die peak in Wes Kaap nie.

OomStruisbaai wrote: Wed Jul 14, 2021 8:30 am Ja dis baie kak. Hulle is op Kleinbaai, net oor die bult en wil ek bitter graag gaan help maar wil ek ook nie die vokken siekte optel nie.


(Dan troll AJ met swaer swear se spelling en Sous en Blake met inbred kak ook nog)

Party keer moet mens net van die plek afbly.

Ek's lief vir jou ook, oubaas

En ek's opreg jammer om te hoor van jou swaar. Ons het ook mense verloor en dis nooit n leker ding om deur te gaan nie.

handyman wrote: Wed Jul 14, 2021 8:41 am

OomStruisbaai wrote: Wed Jul 14, 2021 7:51 am

handyman wrote: Wed Jul 14, 2021 7:30 am

Dankie oom, maak so

My swaer is ook op sy einde. Kon nooit plek kry vir intensiewe sorg in die Wes Kaap nie. My suster is verpletter, sy is nog Covid siek en wag maar by die huis met haar kinders.

Ag nee oom, dis hartseer. En ons is nog nie op die peak in Wes Kaap nie.

Ek hoop maar die Wes en Oos Kaap bly gespaar. Ons het met die 2de peak swaar gekry en die DA regering leer darem uit ondervinding uit.

OomStruisbaai wrote: Wed Jul 14, 2021 7:51 am

handyman wrote: Wed Jul 14, 2021 7:30 am

OomStruisbaai wrote: Wed Jul 14, 2021 5:16 am Decrease.

Iol.co.za


Sterkte Handy. Keep your distance.

Dankie oom, maak so

My swaer is ook op sy einde. Kon nooit plek kry vir intensiewe sorg in die Wes Kaap nie. My suster is verpletter, sy is nog Covid siek en wag maar by die huis met haar kinders.

Strength ouboet

OomStruisbaai wrote: Wed Jul 14, 2021 5:16 am Decrease.

Iol.co.za

The seven-day moving average daily number has decreased.

“The total number of cases today (n= 12 537) is higher than yesterday (n= 11 182) but lower than the average number of new cases per day over the seven preceding days (n=18 344).”

Sterkte Handy. Keep your distance.

Sorry to hear about your sister (and your swaar).

I suspect the numbers are going to go through the roof again after the unrest.

OomStruisbaai wrote: Wed Jul 14, 2021 8:30 am Ja dis baie kak. Hulle is op Kleinbaai, net oor die bult en wil ek bitter graag gaan help maar wil ek ook nie die vokken siekte optel nie.


(Dan troll AJ met swaer swear se spelling en Sous en Blake met inbred kak ook nog)

Party keer moet mens net van die plek afbly.

Sterkte Oom. Ek het maar net gespeel om bietjie te terg.
Ek dink teen die tyd het almal al iemand verloor.

On the positive side (for me at least) it looks like my parents are over the worst.

Dad is on day 11 since his first symptoms, and looks and sounds good. O2 saturation back up to 98%. Just a slight cough left but that's clearing up.
Mom is on day 7 and O2 is at 96%, but did drop as low as 92% briefly on day 5. Still has a slight cough, but says her chest doesn't feel as tight as it did and breathing is easier now.

I'm just grateful they both got their jabs before they got sick. I'm convinced that at least one of the them wouldn't have made it without it.