Thank you to ya all who have offered words of encourage as well as financial help.

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6/28/2021 7:04am Edited Date/Time 6/28/2021 8:02am
Update

Appreciate your message Last Brap and all the rest of the messgaes of concern., this Covid trip is hell and I don't wish it on my last enemy. 


Hav g our factory and our biggest client's factories shutdown have placed more than 100 of us with out work. There is no timeline as to when we can open again. We have had 11 deaths so far and it is vicious circle...folk start showing signs of improved health only to be dead a week later.


I'm reasonably fit so im fighting  it of...iv opted for the Ivermectin treatment which has positive signs.


My body is broken...everyjoint in my body is sore and my equilibrium is fucked up...occasionally i can walk straight but the suddenly straight the crab walk .Been eating loads of fruit, mainy citrus and white meat..fish, chicken and steamed veg...a bananas...i dint have much of an appetite but need to eat.

We have had to send out two daufhters, Hannah and Kara away, as they are noy positive, to live with family who are covid free.

The sucks balls man  i work with my hands and having to have asked the Vital crew for some donations hurt me but we were desperate not having income.

Africa is a wonderful but can be a ruthless place.
Its thanks s to people like you who have helped us pull through. I'm grateful, if it were me alone id suck it up and most like cutle up and die. I do this for my two wonderful daughters...they have a whole life ahard of then.....and each and everyone one of you have help. Thank thank thank.

Im not out of danger yet...my fever currently 39.8...so in back to hospital today.


Ill leep ya all posted


Regards shaun.p

Ps, for body pain I find lying in a hot bath..it bri gs temporary relief.

Take care all and if i syvive this shit ill find each each and everyone of you food samaritans and in some way pay it forward.

Love you all...
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6/28/2021 8:11am Edited Date/Time 6/28/2021 11:08am
Once again, from my family ang myself, we cannot enough express the kink gratitude that you have all show.

I have a hospital plan but the treatmeant meds are to be paid for buy cas and this is where you all have hade a difference.

We are nearing the point we we can budget in order to make ends meet.

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The vital community is rooting for you and are in our thoughts and prayers. The hospital is the best place for you so that you can receive the help you need when you need it.

Does anyone have Shaun's number or a personal friend that can also keep us updated as he gets better?

You may feel alone but we are all constantly thinking about you and checking this thread as more info becomes available. Hope to hear some more positive news moving forward!
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6/29/2021 8:07am Edited Date/Time 6/29/2021 8:48am
Messaged back and forth with Boomslang a little since yesterday. He wanted me to post for him. He’s not in the greatest shape. As of right now, every joint hurts, sky high fever, he can’t type or, see the letters or numbers on his phone. Can’t taste anything. He’s got a few more appointments between today and tomorrow with hopes to get it sorted out. The Docs seem to think he may have had malaria at some point. So, I imagine that’s only compounding the problems he’s having.
Listening to his messages, he sounds winded and, weak. The other thing is his wife and, children also have Covid so, it’s a shitty deal all the way around. I’ll post more as I talk to him but, considering the time difference between myself and, him communication is a little hard so be patient with updates.
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Im feeling in going downhill. Barely can walk, feavure is through the roof. Took a double dode of pain meds around 9pm last night and only woke up at just after 17h30 this afternoon.

I spoke to my doc now and im going into hospital tomorrow much to my disapproval. My breathig in now the concern.

Ill be giving Chance1616 update as he has my number.

Thank you are for your concern.

Ps. If i had a choice id rather take two broken femurs....this covid does strange things...
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Well shit. Chance1216 if you talk to him let him know were pulling for him and his family. Prayers and positive energy sent his way.
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Boomer, we're praying and pulling for you and your family. Keep up the good fight, my friend! And thanks for the updates, Chance.
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6/29/2021 12:50pm Edited Date/Time 6/29/2021 1:02pm
I think it is proper time and place for a brief recap of this thread so newcomers can get fast up to speed

Summary: Our Boomer is dealing with rough path thru covid and now his family is covid positive too. The stuff in ZA went tits up and so went Boomers job.

If you wanna share a words of encouragement you can DM Boomer here

But at this point i would encourage you to send your messages thru Chance1216 so Boomer can stay focused on the fight.

If you wanna financially contribute to Boomer and his family you can use his PayPal here
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I think it is proper time and place for a brief recap of this thread so newcomers can get fast up to speed Summary: Our Boomer...
I think it is proper time and place for a brief recap of this thread so newcomers can get fast up to speed

Summary: Our Boomer is dealing with rough path thru covid and now his family is covid positive too. The stuff in ZA went tits up and so went Boomers job.

If you wanna share a words of encouragement you can DM Boomer here

But at this point i would encourage you to send your messages thru Chance1216 so Boomer can stay focused on the fight.

If you wanna financially contribute to Boomer and his family you can use his PayPal here
I am so very stoked on the people in here.

Channeling Total Positivity to the Slanger's Family.

Manny
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Be well moto brother! I'll keep checking in...
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Good vibes up from New Jersey BoomSlang!

A while back BoomSlang made a post here, and for whatever reason his name got stuck in my head, so I kept yelling "BoomSlang!" at my kids and wife all day. They got annoyed by dinner time.

Good vibes Bro!
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6/29/2021 4:53pm Edited Date/Time 6/29/2021 4:59pm
Boom...we are all pulling for ya bro. Gutted to hear the family is down with it too. You gotta remember though...you're part of a community that lifts each other up, and supports each other. Sure we disagree and argue at times, but I'm the end we share the same goals. And we pull together. Get well man...your family as well!

On a practical note: when you recover...is it possible for you to get to the US? If so, there is plenty of work in my area for a skilled welder, both with the company I work for, and with other companies. If you need work and can get here, I have room in my home. I'm sure we can work something out if need be.
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6/29/2021 8:45pm Edited Date/Time 6/29/2021 8:54pm
Morning all, still no good news.

I send the bellow to Chance1616.


I have to get admitted today as i can feel my respiratory system taking strain....then the body joint pain... I've never had anything like it before...i now need assistance to walk. Furthermore there is some strange shit going on with my kidneys...I've always been some what healthy and active and now this..i cant under stand it. I was once many years ago in special Ops...Congo, Angola Lwanda Ghana, Sierre Leone...all is a malaria belt, now some wise doc reckons i have also got Malaria (more than 30 years ago) which is bull shit..I've need contracted Malaria..so i debund that.

I'm in for the whole 9 yards today....fuck Damien, im really scared..I've lost close of 5 kgs already...a positive..

Again to all you who have kindly chipped in, it means alot and the money will be used to fight this. My daughter is 18, she has her whole life ahead of her, so she will get preferences with your guys help.

I thank you from the bottem of my heart. You guys are amazing and really does give one hope.

Furthermore, your guys generosity needs to come to an end, you have your own families who have needs. I started to try and put stuff aside to sell, ill take a knock as i need to sell quick.

For the first time in my life im afraid this Covid might put me under. My biggest fear is leaving my girls behind. You surely all can understand that.

Thank you all who have put a stranger and and a friend before yourself. It has made me see this with a different outlook...for the better.

When i pull through ill be on a journey to pay it for to whomever needs help.

You Americans can be proud our yourself.

Good bless you all.
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It’s a shit situation and, after talking in the phone with Boom, it’s understandably overwhelming for him and his family. Sadly, he’s on the other side of the world and, all we can do is be supportive from afar. Just so some can understand how bad it is there, he’s paying out of pocket for each hospital visit. His insurance doesn’t kick in until him or, any of his family members are admitted. The hospitals are overwhelmed and, getting the run around is adding to the strain. I’m probably one of the least religious guy’s on this forum but, our friend and his family could use some prayers.
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6/30/2021 12:02am Edited Date/Time 6/30/2021 12:06am
Under my hospital plan (without being admitted as prescribed Meds are cash and are very expensive. Each and everyone of you who have contributed towards the cost of the meds have helped me...hopfully they get the job done. The bouble whammy is that my daughter Hahhah is worse than i anm so every left over dime will go to here.

I have sold my MTB and my prized BMx for almost fuckall to raise the outstanding needed. We will fight, we will get healthy and ill start payingward where I can help others.

I can't thank you all enough?

Where the f@#k is Bill Gates, Zuckerberg or Jeff Beezoz.....i need to pay my bond whilst they are sitting on their yachts drinking Martinis in the Med.

Thank you again guys n girls.


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Boom...we are all pulling for ya bro. Gutted to hear the family is down with it too. You gotta remember though...you're part of a community that...
Boom...we are all pulling for ya bro. Gutted to hear the family is down with it too. You gotta remember though...you're part of a community that lifts each other up, and supports each other. Sure we disagree and argue at times, but I'm the end we share the same goals. And we pull together. Get well man...your family as well!

On a practical note: when you recover...is it possible for you to get to the US? If so, there is plenty of work in my area for a skilled welder, both with the company I work for, and with other companies. If you need work and can get here, I have room in my home. I'm sure we can work something out if need be.
Ive ben fight with immigration for the years for a work visa with no luck. Maybe i should learn to climbs Donald's fence...
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Sorry to hear about your situation, Shaun. Bad news can hit any of us at any time and your situation is a rough one but from your attitude I can tell that you can get through this and end up on the other side looking back and saying, "man, what a ride". You can get through this! Thinking about your family too. Just tried to help out a bit via Paypal, please keep us updated on how you and your family are doing. We are with you, brother!
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104* F or 40c is what he’s dealing with now. There’s 9 hours of time difference between he and, I. It’s just after 8pm there. He’s looking at another trip to the hospital in the morning. I’ll post as I’m updated.
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Can any one please share there covid experience. I jave a bunch of tabds, seriously strong pain killers which caused me to fall out the bath and spain my wrist. I will not be usthe again unless its in bed to try sleep.i have tablets for breathing difficulties...i have been in structed to take at at on once the get to thr medic clinic pronto.

The fever is killing my

I have a Zoon scheduled at 09am. The want to admit me and that strikes fear in to me

You guys donations covered for both my day and me.my hospital plane covers a lots but dot priscription drugs.


I can't that you all even for you generosity.it help us of out a bind.

And shoulf thing take for the Worse the GuyB id like to depart wearing a vital to shity...
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7/1/2021 12:24am Edited Date/Time 7/1/2021 12:25am
Boomslang wrote:
Can any one please share there covid experience. I jave a bunch of tabds, seriously strong pain killers which caused me to fall out the bath...
Can any one please share there covid experience. I jave a bunch of tabds, seriously strong pain killers which caused me to fall out the bath and spain my wrist. I will not be usthe again unless its in bed to try sleep.i have tablets for breathing difficulties...i have been in structed to take at at on once the get to thr medic clinic pronto.

The fever is killing my

I have a Zoon scheduled at 09am. The want to admit me and that strikes fear in to me

You guys donations covered for both my day and me.my hospital plane covers a lots but dot priscription drugs.


I can't that you all even for you generosity.it help us of out a bind.

And shoulf thing take for the Worse the GuyB id like to depart wearing a vital to shity...
Me and my wife had covid last year at this time.

She had it easier than I did but it was fucked. Anyway I had a fever of 103/4 for 11 days, no taste or smell for a full 20 days. I actually collapsed at home and woke up to my wife and my mom putting a cold towel on me and the paramedics were at our door.(to this day, I think my fever went to high). Went to the er and they tested me, came back positive 3 days later. My parents took care of me and my wife, making us soup and giving us pedialyte. To me and my wife going to sleep felt terrifying every night during that time.

For the timeline for me. Days 1-5 were progressively worse. Runs/burning nose/eyeball pain when looking left/right/up & down/ fever/ no appetite/ no smell/no taste/dizziness.

Day 6, I collapsed went to er (was not admitted)

Days 7-14 all same symptoms until day 8/9 that's when the fever broke without Tylenol. But dizziness and stomach issues stuck around until day 12...days 13-14 still had zero taste and smell but I had a throbbing headache it sucked ass.

Days 15 -20 tastebuds came back, smell only came back to things that were really close to me.

Currently my smelling power is still significantly reduced a year later unfortunately, but that's about it...I consider myself lucky in that regard.

- wife made a full recovery with no lasting issues
- parents never got sick, even though I sneezed almost directly in front of them on accident and they didn't have on masks at the time when we were Heading to the er.

With all that said boom, I pray you and your family makes a full recovery 🙏
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7/1/2021 2:14am Edited Date/Time 7/1/2021 2:17am
My wife and I had it back in December. I was completely fine, very minor headaches and body aches with a little cough. It was basically like a mild cold. My wife had a fever of 101-103 for a week straight. She could barely get out of bed with the fever and body aches. She had most of the other common symptoms as well. It definitely hit her pretty hard for a while. She still has no taste or smell and it’s been almost 7 months. She is scheduled to see a specialist in Pittsburgh in August. I’m not sure what they can do for her at this point.

We have 3 kids, a 7 year old, 3 year old and 11 month old. The 11 month old and 3 year old had very minor symptoms like me for a few days. The 7 year old never had a single symptom. None of them were ever tested.

Also, my wife got the vaccine a few months later. She was WAY sicker after the vaccine than she was with covid for about 3 days then was completely fine. I woke up the night she got the vaccine to her shaking uncontrollably. I thought she was having a seizure. Scary stuff.
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7/1/2021 2:33am
Wishing you strength Boomslang.

It ran through our house these last couple of weeks too. Only my wife got really ill and is on the mend now so I was able to tend to her. The lockdowns have also been heavy on our businesses but we'll survive.

Hope you have someone around the house helping you out. You really should be in bed resting and keeping the fevers under control.
You'll get through this!

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7/1/2021 10:13am Edited Date/Time 7/1/2021 9:07pm
Im delirious from of all thr meds cant was srdate mt taser of gone ssnf i can smell mt dinner. The concerning part if i now have chest infection and im 50.
Ears ok.
This is not cancer so i fancy my chances ar pulllng though


You guys are awesome, not been able to work is bankrupt us s a family. Buy ill syrvive and i be payward to each and d everyñ one good samaritan.
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Camp332 wrote:
Good vibes up from New Jersey BoomSlang! A while back BoomSlang made a post here, and for whatever reason his name got stuck in my head...
Good vibes up from New Jersey BoomSlang!

A while back BoomSlang made a post here, and for whatever reason his name got stuck in my head, so I kept yelling "BoomSlang!" at my kids and wife all day. They got annoyed by dinner time.

Good vibes Bro!
The boomslang (/ˈboʊmslɑːŋ/, /ˈbɔːmsləŋ/, or /ˈbuːmslæŋ/; Dispholidus typus) is a large, highly venomous snake in the family Colubridae.

Species: D. typus

Genus: Dispholidus; Duvernoy, 1832

Family: Colubridae



Im the military we were discouraged from take a dump under on of this low lying shady trees.. ...the Boom-skug alsl liked then tree.
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