Posts by Drew Gonzalez75

jadeangler14 said:Well, speaking from experience, my mom went in for testing on Friday. She got her positive result back on Sunday, and then by Monday at 7 AM, the doctor called her to say she was positive.

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Drew Gonzalez75 said:If my primary care doctor refers me for some lab work, can they actually see in their system whether I actually went to the clinic and what my results ended up being?

Gary Moore4 said:I reckon they'll get the results soon enough

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Can someone with actual firsthand experience weigh in here? Has there ever been a case where the doctor didn't technically receive the results, yet somehow still knew them?

If my primary care doctor refers me for some lab work, can they actually see in their system whether I actually went to the clinic and what my results ended up being?

melloworca6 said:Man, Sophie, I could go on about things you're being dramatic about right now, but I won't. Fine, maybe you don't get certain things, but at least don't talk trash when you're out of the loop. Besides, not everyone lives in NYC, so maybe stop posting from your little metropolitan bubble.

Yeah, this is a problem for dog owners. Meaning, if you lean into the issue, you start freaking out. But can we also say the system is totally screwed? Half of this was decided on a whim without any actual thought, and after six months, they still haven't organized a damn thing.

People understand perfectly well. You just want special privileges because you happen to own a dog.🥱

Keith Barrett2 said:So, do you live on the ground floor?
because if not, aren't you basically forced to trek through a shared hallway just to get out of the building? Like, you’d have to run into someone like your neighbor Sue and be stuck within like three feet of each other—I'm pretty sure those stairs aren't even wide enough to dodge someone if you're trying to avoid being exposed.

Well, they'll just jump out the window like Spider-Man.

melloworca6 said:Good grief. 🤣

Thank God everyone's status is posted publicly so you know exactly who's quarantined or sick and can live your life accordingly. 😁 (Watch your step, too—everyone seems to be on edge lately, and you might catch a stray punch if you say the wrong thing). That’s probably why this virus isn't spreading faster; there's a giant neon sign over everyone's head flashing "I have COVID."

Don't worry about me; just look after your dog.☕

That just goes to show that dogs aren't really meant for apartment living; people just keep them there on a whim.
Anyway, I won't go off-topic anymore. Honestly, if I find out someone is supposed to be in quarantine and I see them out walking their dog, I’m calling the police immediately. They can explain themselves to the authorities.

melloworca6 said:Then they eased up. People were literally begging neighbors to walk their dogs because they weren't allowed out. We’d make deals among ourselves, but you can't realistically expect someone to step up and walk your dog three or four times a day for two straight weeks.

Edit: I think there’s a massive difference between being in self-isolation and being in actual quarantine because you're contagious. If you're infectious, you aren't going anywhere.

What’s your solution then? Let dogs pee and poop inside the house? Not everyone can handle that—my first dog certainly won't. Am I supposed to just let him get sick because he won't go inside after 12+ hours? I've tried it. We ended up locked in the house without a key; he wouldn't go for 14 hours until he literally couldn't hold it anymore and turned into a puddle. I'm not about to abuse my dog like that.

Believe it or not, even with a stomach bug, the flu, or dizziness so bad I'm hitting walls—along with all sorts of other pains—I still take the dog out to pee and crap, regardless of the weather, whether it's -5 or 105 degrees. No, I don't hang out with people when I'm feeling like absolute garbage and am contagious, but I still take him out to do his business. If I broke my leg, someone would probably jump in to help, but with COVID, you're stuck because even the people who usually help are stuck in isolation with you. That's why dog walking became such a mess for everyone—our backups go into lockdown right along with us since we're all in the same household.

Alternatively, you could board them at a kennel. And parents dealing with kids have plenty of hurdles to clear, so they find ways to make it work.
At the end of the day, having a dog is your choice. It isn't a necessity, so you shouldn't expect special privileges or exceptions that people without pets don't get.
Do you honestly think it isn't torture for a small child to be stuck inside for days without running through a park or even just out in front of the building?😵

Alexander Bishop2 said:😢 Since this sounds like pure paranoia to me, where exactly did you get that information?
jer na CDC website visitors. The regulations say it’s allowed, and even someone from the command center confirmed it during a press briefing—if I recall correctly, they've actually addressed this exact question several times over the last few months.

I mean, what would stop a parent from taking a young child for a walk outside?☕

Frank Martin2 said:It gets even worse when some stranger calls you from an unlisted number, tells you you're stuck at home in isolation for the next two weeks, and then just hangs up on you.

Or even worse, if it comes from a number you actually recognize. 😁

crimsonranger3 said:That occurred to me while I was there. A contact of mine mentioned they were checking on him at 7:00 AM; frankly, there is no way I would be out of bed by 7:00. Not when I'm stuck indoors like this.

That wasn't quite what I meant. I was thinking more about those moments when they call you just to let you know you need to go into quarantine.

What happens if I just don't pick up the phone? Or even better, what if I don't answer the door at all?

Elizabeth Mendoza said:So, I head to my doctor because my throat is killing me, and she immediately goes into full drill sergeant mode. She sends me straight over to the local Mayo Clinic for testing, and now I’m stuck in self-isolation for the next two days while I wait on the results from the swab I got tonight. Everything else looks fine, though—oxygen levels are good, they did scans on my heart and lungs, checked my blood pressure, temperature... everything is totally normal.

Wait, so you sneeze once, tell your primary care physician about it, and suddenly you're being sent off for testing? This is going to sting my wallet since I can't make it into work for the next couple of days.

I really stepped in it this time.☕
I don't get it. Why would anyone head to the doctor just for a sore throat? Even if there was a fever involved, you usually wait three days before going in. That's standard practice, even for kids.

Chris Kim13 said:On the very first day of quarantine, you’re supposed to check in with your doctor—it’s their job to log it. If they didn't record it for whatever reason, then that's on them! It's their mistake, plain and simple.

As for the police, I honestly haven't a clue.

But who actually notifies you? You mentioned earlier that they don't call everyone.

Chris Kim13 said:It seems like they aren't calling everyone out lately because there are just way too many cases.

The only way anyone knows is if your primary care physician notes "quarantine" right next to your name in the medical records, so it pops up whenever someone pulls up your file in the system.

As for who actually hands over those lists to the police—whether it's the local clinic or public health officials—honestly, I have no clue.

But how are you supposed to know that if you don't see a doctor during those two weeks?

Peter Rogers said:Seriously, what kind of massive corruption and shady backroom deals does it take to kick a completely obscure, totally impractical little hobby out of a secular educational institution?

Honestly, they let the rot set in, and now nobody has the guts to clean it up.

Michelle Nelson4 said:I’m also crossing my fingers that this elective will finally be scheduled like all the other options at our school—offered during an after-school block rather than being jammed right in the middle of the mandatory core subjects. That way, whoever wants to take it can, without it disrupting the main schedule.

On a side note, the most ridiculous thing I ever saw regarding "religion class" (that's our nickname for that period) happened when some students were trying to get their homework done in the lobby (they finally installed some benches and tables there). A counselor actually walked up and forbade them from doing their homework, telling them they had to pack their books away immediately because homework isn't supposed to be done on school grounds 🙏. And occasionally, the instructor will wander in and complain simply because they're being a little too loud while playing 😁

Which school is this?

velvetbear372 said:Hey there. I’m a guy and I could really use some advice here. Where can I pick up some socks that won't leave my feet sweating? Is there a specific type I should be looking for—maybe a special name or a particular material blend?

I can't promise they'll work for you, but personally, I look for ones that are at least 80% cotton.

Forgot to mention, I'm actually looking for men's jeans 🙂

Where can I find some decent men's jeans here in the city before $67? I'm looking for something that actually holds up.
So far, I've noted down these spots:
Kik
Target
Nordstrom
C&A
Old Navy

What’s everyone's experience been like with their denim quality? 🙂
Thanks 🙂