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I was talking with my uncle in Saskatchewan yesterday and he commented “I think everyone eventually is going to catch Covid 19”. At that moment, it did seem that way.
I could only agree because I caught it last week, and so did my household. Everyone has been multiple vaccinated. The vaccines seem to work, we are holding up fairly well, not having breathing problems, not hospitalized either.
We are all isolating ourselves according to the guidelines from CDC. I am quarantining myself from any indoor spots for two weeks. I am now feeling well enough to walk for an hour again, and I am sure a bike ride will be no problemo. But staying away from people except from my own household.
My Turn to Dance
I chose for the title, “My Turn to Dance” because “Staying Alive – Bee Gees” came up on my playlist.
The Bee Gee’s were an amazing group with success that lasted 45 years beginning in 1958.
According to Smoothradio.com – the story behind the lyrics is as follows, and I quote.
Barry, Robin and Maurice Gibb wrote the song over a few days while working on a staircase at the Château d’Hérouville studio near Paris.
Robin said: “The subject matter of ‘Stayin’ Alive’ is actually quite a serious one; It’s about survival in the streets of New York, and the lyrics actually say that”.
Barry Gibb added: “People crying out for help. Desperate songs. Those are the ones that become giants. The minute you capture that on record, it’s gold. ‘Stayin’ Alive’ is the epitome of that.
“Everybody struggles against the world, fighting all the BS and things that can drag you down. And it really is a victory just to survive. But when you climb back on top and win bigger than ever before, well that’s something everybody reacts to everybody”.
Jaunty kind of song, ha ha ha ha – Staying Aliiiive, and in blue was the ♥♥ Link to the Youtube and toe-tapping!
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Thanks again for stopping in and reading, I will just add a few photos from a few weeks ago when I was at Skaha bluffs looking down on the valley.
It was amazing to be up there with my son, and it’s just a few minutes from home.
I welcome your comments and I always respond to them♥ – David
Life and Random Thinking 
Gosh, so sorry to hear you’ve come down with COVID, David. Thank goodness it’s mild, but still important to be careful! I know you will be. Take care.
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Thanks so much. I think my experience has been less traumatic due to the vaccinations and the IV infusions I was able to get thrice. My immune drugs throttle my immune system back so much but I still do surprisingly well. I have gone years at a time without getting a cold despite being on immune suppressant drugs. Miraculous! Be safe my friend= David
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David, I hate that for you, but glad to hear you’re fairing well. Take care and speedy recovery. 🙏🏻
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My friend Crystal, I walked over 11,000 steps today and really only had a few days that were tough thanks to the three IV infusions I qualified for. Hugs. – David
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That’s great! (And more steps than my typical day.)
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I haven’t gotten Covid and have no plans to!
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Best laid plans of mice and men. I certainly had no plans either, and I have been vaccinated four times due to the drugs I take for my kidney transplant. I sure hope Covid misses you, however if you do, I hope you have a minor reaction and your immune system is enhanced by the experience. – David
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I’m so sorry you all caught COVID but glad you are all getting through it.
What an interesting story behind the lyrics of Staying Alive. I always think of it as the song for doing CPR even though I heard it long before I ever went to a CPR class. But I had no idea the Bee Gees were successful starting in 1958. I always think of them as a 70’s band.
Oh, the things I learn! So glad you are Staying Alive!
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It was kind of fun to listen to the song again after all these years. I have excellent support from the local hospital, and the renal doctors who help me to stay healthy with my transplant.
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That’s wonderful. I’m thinking as a transplant patient that Covid is of extra concern so I’m glad that the hospital is giving extra support.
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Yes, the PGH staff and renal unit here are all solid gold wonderful people.
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Sorry to hear this, Dave, but I think it’s true that most of us will catch it at some point. I’m fully vaccinated and, like you, have been doing my best to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Wishing you a speedy recovery!
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Thanks Debra. Sad if it is true I suppose unless it creates a world wide immunity situation, if that is a thing at all. – as always best wishes 🙂
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Hope your recovery goes well. Our daughter and son-in-law were diagnosed with Covid this week.
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My cough lingers, and got up so I didn’t wake up my wife, who wouldn’t appreciate a 4:30 am wake up. I hope your daughter and son-in-law are getting better with no lasting problems. Thank you for commenting and reading, 🙂 – David
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Sorry to hear you got the dreaded COVID but glad you didn’t suffer too much. So far so good here but you just never know. We decided not to go to a reunion in the UK and now found that many who did go have been tested positive for COVID. Love the Bee Gees and that song in particular. Sad that only Barry is still with us.
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Thanks Darlene, I am very grateful that I avoided what so many have dealt with when they tested positive. I hadn’t listened to that song in years and really studied the words, quite the song! Only Barry remains? They left a legacy absolutely and had a special flair. – David
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I’m glad you were able to get help and that you are well on your way back to 100%.
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I am truly except for a cough that drives me crazy – like a tickle that won’t go away! Hugs
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get well soon. Hope your kidney is well. Bob
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Thanks Bob – I am very optimistic !
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I am pleased you came through Covid relatively unscathed. And I agree with you. Eventually we are all going to have Covid in our systems. My problem is that I have MS. A bad cold has put me in the hospital. The flu has a potential to kill me. So I am always isolated and concerned. It’s difficult to make people understand how dangerous this has the potential to be for people like me. I might be wrong. The problem is I might be right. I am fully vaccinated and my fingers are crossed that I won’t find out that I was right. Thank goodness for my blog, the TV and my books. I’m enjoying my hermit mode far too much!
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I hope you continue to be unscathed by the pandemic. It’s very true that much of our population is dealing with concerns that are invisible. When we see someone in a wheelchair or with wearing a cast it’s easy to realize they need grace. How much better if we just treated each other as my Baba taught me – like we wanted to be treated ourselves. The Golden Rule. – Thanks for commenting 🙂
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Sorry about the COVID but glad the symptoms are too bad. Hopefully you’ll be fine in no time. Loved the images and I absolutely love the Bee Gees! I was just listening to More Than A Woman this afternoon while doing some cleaning.
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I should listen to that song now also. I still have a cough so I hope it goes away soon. Thanks Pooja !
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My pleasure and hope it goes away soon too.
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Hi David,
I am sorry you and your family have caught the virus, but I am glad that you all seem to be doing fine.
Indeed, it seems it is only a matter of time before everyone gets.
Wishing you all are 100 % very soon!!
Blessings!
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Thanks so much. ♥
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Hope you feel better, David! I just found out that I have it too! Except for one day, it’s been pretty mild! I get my steps in too!
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I hope you can kick it completely soon and don’t have any of the worst side effects we have heard about. My cough is lingering still and apparently it could linger 90 days. Oy vey. Could be worse. I hear ice cream helps so will investigate tonight. 🙂
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Gosh David, so sorry to hear you’ve caught the dreaded, but relieved to hear that you’ve not been too unwell. I think we’re all coming to accept that it will get everyone in the end.
Your musical sojourn reminded me of the first time I went to the cinema to see the film. I was a big Bee Gees fan back then. Everyone remembers the disco scene, but it’s really quite a dark film in parts.
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I don’t think I have seen the film Deb, I just remember their music, as it was different because of their falsetto, and super beats.
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What a great post, David! And how fun to read about your uncle living in Saskatchewan, as I lived in Saskatoon for four years! I see that you live in BC, where friends of ours live as well. 👏😊
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my family homestead was in northern Saskatchewan. my dad went to visit family this year and visited the church and cemetery my great grandfather donated from his land. Are still a CFL fan? Are your friends living in the Okanagan? one of my recent blogs in September has a picture and story about my grandfather. you might enjoy. You can find it in the category called Toastmasters. talk to you again soon. – David
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That’s so cool! I lived there from ages 8-12, so was too young to know much about sports, other than hockey. And I didn’t know much about that, really, other than what I heard. Wayne Gretzsky was a big deal! I was wrong about our friends though – they live in New Brunswick (Plaster Rock area), not BC. I will certainly check out the story about your grandfather. I think I saw it earlier, but my break was over at work, so was out of time.
So fun talking about Sask. I have fond memories from our time there. 😊
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I also have fun memories from Saskatchewan. My uncle took me out tobogganing one winter by tying a rope to his car and towing me along the highway. It worked great, no trees, and I stayed off the road off to the right. Now and then there would be a drop off and I would go flying through the air to land in a snowdrift.
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How FUN is that?!! 😃😃
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Something I will always treasure!
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