Two trains leave different cities heading toward each other at different speeds.
Train A, traveling 70 mph, leaves Shifeville heading east towards Frizzleville, 260 miles away.
At the same time, Train B, traveling 60 mph, leaves Frizzleville heading west toward Shifeville.
If you can solve this problem, then I am proud of you, but I think you really want to know why it has taken Mr. Shife longer than usual to return to his blogging duties?
A) He has been on the run from an attempted assassination attempt by ninjas. He never saw it coming.
B) He joined the International Federation of Americans Against Blogging the Week After Thanksgiving (IFAABWAT).
C) He is still traumatized by a dream that he had that he was free falling to the Earth dressed as Abe Lincoln holding purple sex toys.
D) He is still dealing with the ramifications of sucking the white fillings out of expired Twinkies.
Yes, unfortunately, the answer is F.
The Shifleys got COVID-19.
Mrs. Shife started feeling ill around Thanksgiving.
She had a fever, headaches, bodyaches and still has no sense of smell or taste.
Hayden got a really bad cough but felt better after a day.
Kyle had a fever and low energy for a few days but is feeling fine now.
I didn't start getting any symptoms until Sunday.
I have had a fever, chills, headaches, congestion, backaches, kidney pain and chest pain.
I haven't lost my taste or smell... yet.
The worse part for me was the back pain.
I had the hardest time getting comfortable enough to sleep and when I did, it would only last for 15-20 minutes.
Everytime I think I am feeling pretty good, another symptom pops up.
Yesterday, it was a mind-numbing headache.
Today, it is being completely plugged up.
Fingers crossed that Mrs. Shife and I are feeling better soon.
If all goes well, our quarantine should end late next week.
Time for nap.
Take care and thanks for stopping by.
I will persevere. I will keep moving forward. I will be the stream.
sweet mother of pearl! GET WELL SOON, all of you! that's scary!
ReplyDeleteWe are doing our best, anne marie in philly. Thank you.
DeleteOh God I am so sorry. I hope you all get to 100% soon. I also hope you have a safe holiday and this is over soon for you.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Peggy.
DeleteOh wow, poor family! I hope you all recover completely very soon!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Joey.
DeleteTake care and lots of wishes for healthy return
ReplyDeleteto normal. All of you!! xoxo :-)
TY, AK!
DeleteOh my goodness! I am so sorry. Please, please be careful and take care of yourselves. I hope you've been in contact with your doctor and you are watching your symptoms closely. Don't mess around if it gets too bad - go to the hospital! I'm keeping you all in my thoughts!
ReplyDeleteWe did and fortunately no trips to the hospital, Bonnie. Thank you.
DeleteRats! I was hoping for C! Hugs to the whole family. Feel better soon.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Deedles.
DeleteI had it too and got bi-lateral pneumonia as well. I had a killer headache that wouldn't go away, very fatigued, couldn't eat or drink because it all tasted like crap, fever and body aches. Lost 10 pounds. That was the best thing that came out of it. Was out of work for 3 weeks. The only lingering thing is that I now get very winded when I talk at length. And at work, I have to talk and communicate. However, I feel very blessed to have made it through it, when so many didn't. I'm 63.
ReplyDeleteGlad you made it through, Kat. Take care.
DeleteSending every iota of positive vibes and well wishes your way.
ReplyDeleteTake care, rest up when you can, feel better.
Appreciate it, Bob.
DeleteDo take care.
ReplyDeleteWill do, Jimmy. Thank you.
DeleteYes, everything Bonnie said, and then some. You all recover, you hear. We need you.
ReplyDeleteI am doing my best, Joanne. Feeling a lot better than last week.
DeleteGood grief, that is crappy news! Please take care and let us know how you are. Will say a prayer for you and yours tonight.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Bijoux.
DeleteOh no! I'm sorry to read this. Glad the kids kicked it quickly. Hope that you and Mrs. S follow their fine example in short order.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Debby.
DeleteOh no, Mr. S - do take care and I hope you are all soon feeling well again. Scary stuff. Heal!
ReplyDeleteThank you, jenny_o.
DeleteF may be better than C. Getting caught with purple sex toys may be something you would never get over.
ReplyDeleteGood point, Mike.
DeleteFortunately Covid-19 did nothing against humor! Get well soon!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Ed.
DeleteI certainly hope y'all are feeling better and will be your usual self soon!
ReplyDeleteThank you.
DeleteOh Dear God, I am so sorry! I'm so glad you all weren't sicker; it's so scary. I've heard some symptoms can be just like a cold so how in the heck do you really know? I hope you will all feel better soon.
ReplyDeleteThank you, kden.
Deleteholyfuck...I'm so sorry...this is such sad news. I'm so glad the family is feeling better and you are on the mend. Will give the goddess something shiny for you.
ReplyDeleteAppreciate it, Jackiesue.
DeleteOh noooo!
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry! OMG Mr. Shife!
Hopefully you'll get better soon!
And to think that I thought it was D.
XOXO
Sometimes I wish it was D, Sixpence. Thank you.
DeleteI am so sorry to hear that. I really hope you and your family are on the mend soon. It's everywhere and getting worse in my county.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Jon.
DeleteOh please get better. I'm a praying person and I will keep your family in my prayers. Get better!!
ReplyDeleteThank you very much, JM. We are doing much better.
DeleteOh, rats. Thinking of you all and wishing you all a solid recovery! x
ReplyDeleteThank you, Bea.
DeleteOMG I feel like a Terrible Blog Friend for not reading this sooner! Tho' the Abe Lincoln purple sex toy thing made me LMAO, the COVID thing really has me worried for you! That it made the rounds thru your entire Family has to have been Terrifying!? Healing Energies sent your way my Friend, tho' belated, so Hope you're already on the mend and had no lingering horrible complications Post-COVID Recovery?
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