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[derien]

I found out when I got home, yesterday, and actually read the notice downstairs, that I wasn't supposed to have had the window open.  I was supposed to have all the radiators on and NOT open a window. It's 90F-ing degrees in here.  (I guess that's 32.2C-ing) :P  And they supposedly want us to do this all week.  I called and left a message saying we just can't stand it.  I know all of you in Australia are laughing at what a wuss I am, but the thing is it's 5F/-15C outside, and when your body had to go from one to the other several times in the course of a day it's stressful.

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I wrote the above this morning before I went to work.  I left Eor, who was home sick, helping the maintenance woman fix the bathroom radiator. 

I came home early because when I called to say I had volunteered to stay late he had a temp of 103. :(  We have since got it down to 101, so he feels safe to go to sleep. 

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[littleredhead.livejournal.com]

I hope he feels better soon...

relatedly, if you guys would like to reschedule Friday night, it's perfectly fine! just let us know whenever.

[derien.livejournal.com]

Y'know, at first I was thinking we should just keep our plan, because it's a fairly low stress activity and I figure he won't be contagious anymore by tomorrow. However, he might still be coughing, which isn't pleasant at the table. And then it occurred to me that, despite my apparent strong constitution, it's possible that I might be harboring this virus myself. I could well be contagious and not show signs until Sunday. So maybe that would be a good idea. Next week, however, you will be away, so it will have to be the 23rd, right? (Just wait, by then one of YOU will be sick, because it's that time of year. ;))

[littleredhead.livejournal.com]

of course, that will be just fine - and that way we can regale you with our escapades on vacation. (drive, eat, look at museum, eat, find bookstore, eat, repeat as necessary.)

You're exactly right though, it is just that time of year - at work we've already gone through two iterations of the flu (which I have mercifully avoided so far).

we'll check in with you after we get back. good luck with the heating debacle!

[soda-and-capes.livejournal.com]

Eek! I hope he feels better and I hope you manage not to die of heat stroke!

[derien.livejournal.com]

Y'know, he was sick before, but I had to wonder if heat stroke might not have been what brought on that fever, because he could not sweat. He was hot hot hot and dry as a bone. He thought it was because he was dehydrated, but he must have downed a gallon of various liquids and never broke a sweat.

[(Anonymous)]

Hope he's feels better soon
I've been thru that heat thing before and it sucks.....
LTA

[derien.livejournal.com]

He's gone to work today because he has things he needs to get done, but he might only stay part of the day. But he IS somewhat better.

And might I say I'm delighted to hear something from you? I've been edging on toward getting worried.

[(Anonymous)]

I'm sorry .......life here sucks.... in many ways NOT at all different than Portland town BUT I don't have the comfort of good friends to have a walk/tea/ chocolate with....
LTA

[derien.livejournal.com]

Aw. :( It does seem that one place is not so different than another. Did you get my package, though?