How are we getting through it?

[Steve J]

This was the day after Fred as I knew I wouldn't be up to a ride the same day, plus the weather wasn't great.

[fred.]

My first covid jab affected me far more the day after - mainly through falling asleep! The others have been much less impact, sore arm at the most. 

Hope you both feel better soon. 

[John Cook]

The side effects being described here seem to be common according to the NHS.

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/coronavirus-vaccination/safety-and-side-effects/
 
The site is worth a read as it gives good advice.  NHS goes on to say that if a fever starts more than 48 hours after the jab, or lasts longer than 48 hours, it is possible that you have another infection and you should seek medical advice.

I'm lucky and have never had any side effects.  I've been having the flu jab for years and never caught it while commuting in to London every day by train and tube, so it seems to work. 

I had flu many years ago and don't ever want it again, and, touch wood, have avoided COVID so far.

The important thing, I think, is not to give up on these vaccination programmes.

[Gwydion]

The important thing, I think, is not to give up on these vaccination programmes.

Hear, hear, I second that wholeheartedly.

[Steve J]

Completely agree re: the vaccination programmes.

[Gwydion]

Covid (Pfizer) and Flu vaccines yesterday afternoon. Bit sore at the injection sites, as you'd expect if someone shoves a lump of liquid in a muscle, but otherwise no noticeable effects at all I'm pleased to say.

[Leon]

After almost 3 years avoiding it the Covid has finally got me.      I felt fine on Thursday but was extremely cold overnight, did a test on Friday afternoon and bang, positive.  It's taken out Adele and Jamie today too, so just the youngest one currently refusing to join our club.

Awful timing for the business as well, I've had to print the orders from home, anti-bac them and then leave them outside for someone to come and collect the following day.  The team are casting/posting as best they can but we're not going to get everything cleared before Christmas as I'd hoped.

The last batch of releases for this year are going to be delayed a little as well.  If I can get a couple of negative tests this week then I should be able to get back in to work on Thurs/Fri.

[Duke Speedy of Leighton]

Get well soon boss.

[Heedless Horseman]

If new strain... it will take you down for 5-6 days. Day 1, poorly, and NO wish for food. Try! Canned Fruit is a possible... add sugar! For me... Days 2-4, Too weak to do anything... barely get on feet to see to cat & Dog. Days 5,6+ recovery. Booze helps... and almost Xmas! Hope Get Well Soon.   

[FierceKitty]

Our King and Queen have it.

[Techno 3]

Get well soon, Leon !!

All the best - Phil.

[Steve J]

Get well soon Leon and I don't think any of us will worry if our orders etc are a bit late. Given our erratic post in Bristol I doubt anything would turn up before Xmas anyway.

[Lord Kermit of Birkenhead]

Must be bad if it's stopping you working. Get better soon. 

[Ben Waterhouse]

Get well soon Leon, health and family come first.

[fsn]

Agree with Mr Waterhouse. Look after yourself and your family. They can wait for their orders; and I don't think I have anything outstanding at the moment, so do what you need to do to get well.

There's another day after today, and another year after 2022, and if some of them have to wait a few extra days, then it is little lost for them, and they will need to have a little patience.

Deck your halls, sip your drinks and throw another log on the fire. Don't worry about them, they will be fine. 

Just whisper to me about the BAOR, and I'll look surprised.

[mollinary]

Get well soon, all the Pengilley family!  You know we are all rooting for you, and hoping you have a fully recovered Christmas. The business can wait to the New Year.  Looking forward to the 2023 painting competition.

[paulr]

Seconded

[Gwydion]

Best wishes for a speedy recovery for all.

[T13A]

Take a break, you and the family deserve one.

Hope you feel better soon.

Cheers Paul

[Leon]

Cheers guys, really appreciated.  I was ready for the flu-like symptoms as I'd heard similar from others who've had it recently.  What's been quite a surprise is how depleted my energy levels are, just standing up straight is difficult and getting up the stairs has become quite the chore. 

The main symptoms have eased off today but still no energy and still testing positive.