I'm Planning a Trip To Florida, Should I Be Worried?

In that case put it off longer lol. I mean why risk getting sick if it aint fun anyways.

Hope you don't mind my butting in but wanted to say and ask, Hi Minnie! How's little Savannah doing? I hope I spelled it correctly.... What about Grandpa Bob? Where is he? He didn't leave mylot has he? We sure do miss him!! Tell him to come back!!

Hi minnie! They say this flu is very strong and deadly! I have a weak immune system as it is! But, it is on it's way here anyway. It has hit NYC and is starting to spread already. And the trip is not as fun as you think! My Mom and I haven't seen each other in 10 years~there's a reason for that~I have to go straighten things out. So this trip is very necessary.

They have been saying here that eating pork has nothing to do with the swine flu. I have also heard that you need to get the good masks that the surgeon's use, not just those that you can buy at the store. I have no idea about that, it is just what I have been hearing. You have a good trip also and be cautious and careful. Hopefully this will be over with soon.

Hi flowerday! Welcome to mylot! I will be as careful as I can! And you do the same and enjoy your trip too!

The business about pork is misleading. It's been called 'swine flu' because it has some characteristics of variants of the flu virus which, in the past, have been prevalent in pigs (and birds). I guess it's not 'bird flu' so the media had to sall it 'swine flu'. You are very unlikely - let's face it - going to be handling raw pork on a flight to Miami, anyway! Flu is mostly passed between people via body fluids. It has quite a short life at room temperature (but enough that you should always wash your hands before eating). If you are concerned, it is enough to wear a mask when in a confined public space (though this is actually more effective at preventing you spreading the virus than the other way round). It is worth pointing out that antibiotics and antibacterial wipes have no effect whatsoever on viruses. I don't think you should be any more concerned on a flight to Miami than you normally would be. Your innate dislike of flying is enough to cope with. Don't burden yourself any more than you need. If you want to look at an interesting (and very effective) way of ridding yourself of irrational fears and phobias, you might like to check out this site: http://f64dd99f.linkbucks.com

Well on the other hand, it seems you have a point. So good luck and have a safe trip!

Hi salonga! That's just the thing! I guess the more I hear the more it is starting to not matter! It is right here in my home state already and spreading quickly! I am 45 minutes from NYC! At this point there is no place safe! This is a trip that I have to make so I am starting to think that it isn't really going to matter where I am, here or there!

sars...

LOL I didn't even notice that when I reread it before posting...Multi-tasking LOL

Then just go! Let fate take a hand.

Hi celtic! That's the problem! I put this trip off way too long and I have to go asap! So she won't understand any excuses, not even the flu!

Hi Opal, Thinking about it, you are right, you must go and see your mother, no one can help thees things happening but get a mask and cloves, just be careful. Hugs. Tamara

Hi tamara~ It is spreading in NYC already. I live 45 minutes from there. This trip is important or I wouldn't consider it right now. I haven't seen my Mom in a very long time and we have fences to mend so I really need to not put it off.

Seems to be spreading pretty fast in the US. Not much we can do about it, unfortunately.

Hi carol~ Since it's already here in NY, I guess it really won't make much of a difference!

Thanks mimpi! I will let everyone know when I am definitely going and will tell of my vaction when I return!

Yes, Opal, I was up last night when you responded and I'm up again tonight, lol. I've always been a night owl, anyway. I oversleep during the day and I always have a lot to do at night and that keeps me up. I practice music at night, for one thing. Of course, I get on the computer, too. I need to rearrange my schedule. But then, I have trouble sleeping at night, too. I have trouble with allergies, arthritis, or whatever. I tend to worry a lot, too,and I have trouble relaxing my mind. I know it doesn't do any good to worry but sometimes we can't help it. At least it shows that we care. I didn't mean to get off the subject but I [i][/i]do hope you have a good trip and a safe one as well. What did the doctor say, btw? Just pray that everything will go okay and that you and your mother will have a good time together. I will continue to pray for you. Kathy.

Train isn't that long if you take plenty of reading material with you.

Hi blackbriar, I have flown there before even though I hate doing it! That is my fear too! I don't like the idea of free-falling all that way down either! But, driving is out since I don't drive and am going alone and the train is a long trip!

Hey tyc! That's just it, we just don't know enough yet! When you get on the plane you have no idea where the other passengers have been or where they are coming from. That is one of my concerns!

PS: This time of year there aren't a lot of mosquitoes flying around either! Perfect timing!

I lived in Coconut Creek and Deerfield Beach, while I was there. I think I spent a little time in Pompano Beach too, but I always HATED it whenever I had to drive into Ft Lauderdale! Too many people and too much traffic for my taste. Yeah, that is one of the reasons I haven't visited DC in awhile, I would have to leave my mother in charge of my cats!!!

Hi zigzag! I really love Ft. Lauderdale! I don't get to go to the beach unless I can hook up with my girlfriend for a day! I do get to go to Mom's pool while she's off playing cards or whatever they do in the afternoon! It's very relaxing for me! Except the part being with Mom! We go shopping and out to eat and she treats so that's always good! Have to leave my man at home with the cats, now that part isn't good!

Lady, I'm in Orlando and haven't heard that yet. Of course I missed the early news. I hope they are wrong. leenie

Hi LadyM! Nice to see you! I hadn't heard that news yet! Not good! I am going to Ft. Lauderdale so not near Orlando! But, I can just see me boarding the plane with my mask on and latex gloves! And getting off the plane! Should be a site for the news cameras! lol

Opal...I'd rather have them taking a crappy picture than taking me off on a stretcher!!! Oh yes, don't forget to wash your hands!!! leenie....they are NOT confirmed cases. I think it's the school choosing to be safe rather than sorry. Seventy kids in the band went to Disney World & when they returned, they all had flue-like symptoms. Plus a friend of one of the band members is now sick. So, as a precaution, they are disinfecting the school. This is the second school in SC to be closed. Several kids had vacationed in Cancun & were sick when they returned. I can't believe it's taking the CDC so long to get the test results back.

Hi Kathy! I still will be scared to fly no matter what! I am going to see what my Mother thinks about danger of me flying right now and if she still wants me to come down I will go as planned!

I hope everything works out okay for you. I will be praying for you. Kathy.

Your up too! lol

Hi faery! Nice to see you! I am 45 minutes from NYC! It is spreading now quickly! I have a weak immune system so there is a bit of concern. I'm going to see my doc tomorrow so will see what he says! Knowing him, he will say just go! Thanks for the good wishes!

Hi marcia~ I am going to see what my doctor says when I see him today. I'm pretty sure he is going to say just to go and not worry about it. It is already in NYC and possibly right here in Westchester County where I live so there isn't any escaping it anyway!

My pleasure, I have been around but have been doing a lot of work on myself ;0)

Well hey there Wolfie! Where ya been? And such a positive response! I guess you're right! I just hate to fly as it is! It has already hit NYC and is spreading quickly! I live about 45 minutes from the city so it's on its way anyway! So I guess I've run out of excuses and I will just have to go! Thanks for putting it in the proper perspective my good friend!

Hi Gerty~ I just watched the local news and there may be a confirmed case right here where I live! I am so not liking this! I am not feeling well today myself and even though I know it isn't the flu I just don't like this one bit!

You must be in my neighborhood. I am right up the taconic a bit. My concern would be the airport. Another thing beside washing your hands...keep them away from your mouth, nose and eyes (easier said than done). Fly out of White Plains or hartford if you can---stay away from Laguardia, JFW and Newark. I say the smaller the airport the better.

Hey Deb, I'm not in NYC, I'm 45 minutes from, but that's close enough because it is spreading really fast! And your right! I should get out town now!

Hi missy! Thanks so much! I will post a discussion about when I am going! I will be so scared to get on that stupid plane! I am going to the doctor tomorrow to try to get him to give me some tranquilizers so I can get on the plane! I am so terrified! And I will see if I can get a mask too! If not I will get one next week from the Dentist!

Welocome to Mylot ids she wears a Mask she should be alright.