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Thread #140029   Message #3217995
Posted By: Stilly River Sage
04-Sep-11 - 09:47 AM
Thread Name: BS: Fall feats-Declutter & Exercise SEPT '11
Subject: RE: BS: Fall feats-Declutter & Exercise SEPT '11
Michelle, I feel fine - I was saying that because of the exposure to dried rodent feces I was going to be very careful if I didn't feel good any time soon. I haven't heard about Hanta virus in Tarrant County, TX. I just looked it up:

Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome is caused by a virus carried by wild rodents, primarily deer mice. The 1st signs of illness in humans are similar to flu symptoms and include fatigue, fever and muscle aches. They can also include headache, dizziness, chills, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and abdominal pain.


I don't think that describes the rodents we have here, and the two cases in Texas were in far west desert counties, but I don't want to become the exception to that rule. I didn't spray down the shed with disinfectant, but I tried to not stir up too much dust.

Today was a lovely morning to the dogs - not humid and not hot. Not cool, either - no sweaters are coming out of the closet, but it was nice. I'm killing a little time before I head over to my friend's house so I don't disturb him if he's sleeping late with this wonderful weather. (I love to sleep when it's cooler out but have made myself get up early all summer to take advantage of the only time during the day when you can get much done outside.)

I was a bit stiff when I got up this morning, and though I think today's work will be easier overall, there will still be a fair amount of stretching and lifting. I'll probably drive back and forth several times in the next two days. I'll see about taking a nap during the afternoon to give myself a bit of a break. I'm really looking forward to this building being here, so I'll have to pace myself at getting it dismantled and not clobber myself in the process.

SRS