I really appreciate hearing from others who have had Covid and what it was like for them. From talking to friends and clients, it seems to be different for everyone to some degree.
Before I got sick, I had built a cedar gate for one of my clients. She showed me a magazine picture of one that she liked, and instead of opening in it, she wanted me to insert a family heirloom. Her husbands family used to own an old movie theater and the ends of the seats, along the isle, had these very fancy cast iron seat ends. They where in bad shape, so I picked the best one and cleaned it up, then cut it to fit. She wanted to use an antique door knob, but it was missing parts, so for now, it will just be held closed with a wedge under it.
The gate has been sitting in my shop shop for 3 months. Not just because of Covid, but I had a full schedule of jobs to do, and I didn't finish two of them before getting sick, and I finished the last one on Wednesday.
My fear was that I would over do it pulling the post out for the gate. I used a jack and I broke off a lot of the concrete with my SDS Max rotary hammer, but it was still the most physical thing that I've done since getting sick. The real issues with my breathing came from manhandling the gate into position to install the hinges. Fortunately, I was able to get it done and my clients are happy. I did take a few breaks when I started to breath heavy. That's my clue!!!
Next week I start a big project, so I'm feeling good that I'm ready for it.
My wife said this morning that she can't remember the last time that she felt this good and had so much energy. It's really night and day how much easier Covid was for her compared to me. And I think I had a mild case of it compared to everyone that had to go to the hospital. Considering her medical history, and all she went through with Colon Cancer 3 years ago, we both think it's the Hydroxychloroquine that made her symptoms so much milder then what I had.
