Dowling 185 Report post Posted January 12 Hammer--When some people are handed lemons sometimes they make lemonade and others let them sit there until they rot. Bravo to your son-in- law. Family is the most important thing in the world and it's so nice when your kids make you proud. I keep telling my son and his family that they are my gift to the world. The world doesn't need more actors or singers or people with money. The greatest thing this world can have is law abiding, caring people. They are the ones who change things for the better Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
don1942 298 Report post Posted January 12 As an older person, I am grateful that a guy calls me several days a week to make sure I am ok. I believe he is calling from India and seems to be especially concerned about my car warranty. 1 Diana_CT reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
don1942 298 Report post Posted January 12 My wife’s friend down the street tested positive two days ago. We had to cancel our grand son’s visit until after we are tested on Friday. 2 1 buddy7, ran23 and adiantum reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meyery2k 26,086 Report post Posted January 12 A good day is one in which someone else's day was made better because I could help them. Small or great, kindness is often in short supply. My daughter and I went to the store today and there was a woman with a baby in the holder, dealing with bags of groceries, stuff spilling all over. She went and helped get the stuff to the car. Proud Dad here! She is younger than me so she beat me to it lol... COVID and all, she still helps. She is CNA at a care home now and also performing home care for an individual. She is going to finally (hopefully) finish college with a degree in nursing. Her goal is to become a nurse/practitioner. I can see her doing that. I think she would be a terrific medic but she is not keen on the stress of that job. Like what she does now isn't stressful <sarcasm>. 3 adiantum, buddy7 and ran23 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meyery2k 26,086 Report post Posted January 12 @don1942 - I hope for a good outcome! ~ Mike Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hammer 18,760 Report post Posted January 13 Something that I just realized with Don's post. It's interesting how we automatically know what someone means when they say, "XXX" tested positive". We don't question what they tested positive for, we just know. 1 buddy7 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adiantum 35,332 Report post Posted January 13 The hint there is that its a forum named Coronavirus. He'd name it if it was anything else. 3 minutes ago, Hammer said: Something that I just realized with Don's post. It's interesting how we automatically know what someone means when they say, "XXX" tested positive". We don't question what they tested positive for, we just know. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
buddy7 1,359 Report post Posted January 13 8 hours ago, don1942 said: My wife’s friend down the street tested positive two days ago. We had to cancel our grand son’s visit until after we are tested on Friday. Sorry to hear about your wife’s friend, now the scientist and medical teams around the world, know a little more about the virus, one hopes your wife’s friend pulls through the virus OK. Makes good sense about your grandson’s visit. I did the same when my daughter tested positive. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
buddy7 1,359 Report post Posted January 13 Our hope lies on the two vaccines we’ve got going for us Pfizer and Oxford Astra Zeneca, why? It would appear things have gone out of control in the UK. Cases 3.16M …. Deaths 83,203 …. The daily death toll for yesterday, +1,243 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2coolChess 11 Report post Posted January 13 5 hours ago, buddy7 said: Our hope lies on the two vaccines we’ve got going for us Pfizer and Oxford Astra Zeneca, why? It would appear things have gone out of control in the UK. Cases 3.16M …. Deaths 83,203 …. The daily death toll for yesterday, +1,243 Is something happened with Moderna vaccines? 1 buddy7 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
buddy7 1,359 Report post Posted January 13 1 hour ago, 2coolChess said: Is something happened with Moderna vaccines? Not as far as I know? Of late, The UK has placed an order for the US Moderna vaccine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ran23 10,189 Report post Posted January 14 Well, a whole household caught SARS-Covid while visiting family in Las Vegas. I have been putting off going down to visit. This is my Niece's side of her family. 2 meyery2k and adiantum reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adiantum 35,332 Report post Posted January 14 What a sad yet scary family situation ran. I wish them a speedy recovery. Glad you refrained from visiting. I'm amazed at the feedom of travel in your country during a pandemic. Our states borders get closed with an announced outbreak & police guard the borders 1 ran23 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meyery2k 26,086 Report post Posted January 14 I just found out one of my castmates in "Our Town" lost his father to COVID. What a cruel pandemic. 1 1 adiantum and ran23 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ran23 10,189 Report post Posted January 14 I was on the fence about getting the vaccine. Guess I will now. 1 adiantum reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adiantum 35,332 Report post Posted January 14 I'm glad you will get vaccinated Ran, we dont want to lose you. ..I'll even risk the allergy & get it when it becomes available here. 2 meyery2k and ran23 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meyery2k 26,086 Report post Posted January 15 I know 2 people that are vaccinated. My friend in the PD said she had no problems except for a sore arm. My daughter said her arm became quite sore for about 2 days after vaccination and then nothing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hammer 18,760 Report post Posted January 15 I know that people here know that I won't get the vaccine, and here is yet another reason why I won't get the vaccine...well, it's not actually a vaccine, but watch the video. Fast forward it to 8:20, to avoid all of the boring stuff. 1 ran23 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adiantum 35,332 Report post Posted January 17 Be alert but not alarmed seems appropriate when vaccinations of those in aged care nursing homes. More than 30,000 people have received the first shot of the Pfizer or Moderna coronavirus vaccines in Norway since the end of December. The country's medical regulator listed fever and nausea as side effects that may have led to the deaths of some frail patients. ............ There have been a small number of deaths among older people in Norway who received the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine and suffered side effects. The Norwegian Medicines Agency last week reported a total of 29 people had experienced side effects, including 13 who died. All the deaths occurred among patients in nursing homes and all were over the age of 80. In its report, the Norwegian Medicines Agency said that 21 women and eight men had experienced side effects. The country's medical regulator listed fever and nausea as side effects that may have led to the deaths of some frail patients. ""We don't know yet whether [these deaths are] a function simply of age, and people who are older and sadly facing the natural loss of their life, or whether there's any causation," he said" https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-01-17/norway-coronavirus-pfizer-vaccine-reported-side-effects-deaths/13064910 1 ran23 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dowling 185 Report post Posted January 17 On 1/15/2021 at 4:45 AM, Hammer said: I know that people here know that I won't get the vaccine, and here is yet another reason why I won't get the vaccine...well, it's not actually a vaccine, but watch the video. Fast forward it to 8:20, to avoid all of the boring stuff. Hogwash!!! hammer and a screwed up theory. Yes they think gene therapy may work on many diseases including cancer but that doesn't mean that the same gene therapy is used for every disease mainly because it is not a 1 size fits all. To get the Moderna vaccine and Pfizer for that matter first they had to analyze the virus's DNA. They found a protein that if they could replicate it would attach to the virus and prevent it from entering the body's cells. The body's immune system would recognize that virus and attack it again with the same technology and that makes you immune. That is a simplistic explanation but I'm not qualified to give a scientific one. For cancer they would have to find a gene and a way to stop the cancer replicating itself but it wouldn't look anything like the Covid gene. You can see how gene therapy could help with treatment of many diseases but no one therapy could help with a multitude of diseases. It has to be specific the disease or in this case the virus. I can't wait to get the vaccine. If I could I'd be first in line!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2coolChess 11 Report post Posted Tuesday at 11:12 AM I'm also unsure if I'm to take mRNA vaccines as it's literally new and I'm very worried about the side effects it may give after a couple of years. I have heard about traditional vaccines like the AstraZeneca a safer choice if you really want to get vaccinated. Does anyone here decide to use it instead? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Diana_CT 15,672 Report post Posted Tuesday at 09:52 PM I got my first dose of the Moderna vaccine this morning I just have a sore arm. 2 adiantum and ran23 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adiantum 35,332 Report post Posted Tuesday at 10:46 PM I'd be more worried about the long lasting effects of covid-19. The coroners pics of pox pitted heart & lungs sggests even the survivors will have damaged organs. 11 hours ago, 2coolChess said: I'm also unsure if I'm to take mRNA vaccines as it's literally new and I'm very worried about the side effects it may give after a couple of years Congrats Diana, a sore arm is minor so should remove the fears of many. 1 Diana_CT reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dowling 185 Report post Posted Tuesday at 11:43 PM (edited) 12 hours ago, 2coolChess said: I'm also unsure if I'm to take mRNA vaccines as it's literally new and I'm very worried about the side effects it may give after a couple of years. I have heard about traditional vaccines like the AstraZeneca a safer choice if you really want to get vaccinated. Does anyone here decide to use it instead? I have a question for anyone who doesn't want the vaccine. Which is worse getting Covid, perhaps dying or getting very sick and having the after effects that many are reporting. Memory problems or brain fog, Heart problems, muscle pain or headaches, loss or taste or smell or would you rather get a safe vaccine. Millions have been given world wide and except for a handful of people who were treated and then were fine there have been no side effects except a sore arm for a day or 2. When you find our how the Vaccine works you'll know that fear of future of incidents is unfounded If you are leery look for a reputable site like the CDC or mayo clinic that explains the Vaccine and find out about it. Knowledge is a great fear reducer To me it's a no brainer. I've done my research and I'll be first in line to get the vaccine. I can't wait to put the fear of this virus behind me. Edited Tuesday at 11:47 PM by Dowling Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adiantum 35,332 Report post Posted Wednesday at 01:52 AM Please cut the straps on used masks before disposing them. Wildlife are becoming caught up in them. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-01-20/surgical-mask-threat-to-wildlife-as-rspca-says-snip-the-strap/13072038 2 ran23 and meyery2k reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
