What it's like to be retired during Covid

[tjm]

"new shingles shots" - is this new  or something I got 5-6 years ago?

[fishinwrench]

I haven't had an injection since my last tetanus shot over 30 years ago.  And probably didn't need that one either. 

My "medical records" don't even exist.  I couldn't even tell you what my blood type is. 

[bfishn]

11 minutes ago, tjm said:

"new shingles shots" - is this new  or something I got 5-6 years ago?

https://www.cdc.gov/shingles/vaccination.html

 

[tjm]

Guess I got the old one then. I suppose it still works or the Dr. would have brought it up at the Sept visit.

Safe fun is an oxymoron, ain't it? fwiw, restaurant dining is  much more enjoyable since March, I  can usually hear the waiter's questions and have had conversations with Herself over diner.

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1 hour ago, fishinwrench said:

 

I haven't had an injection since my last tetanus shot over 30 years ago.  And probably didn't need that one either. 

 

Hmmm.   I would’ve guessed at least a hot beef injection 😂

[fishinwrench]

2 minutes ago, snagged in outlet 3 said:

Hmmm.   I would’ve guessed at least a hot beef injection 😂

No, I stay away from Michelob Ultra and Wine coolers.   Pretty convinced that 2 of either of those will have you bent over a coffee table or a porch rail.  

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21 minutes ago, fishinwrench said:

No, I stay away from Michelob Ultra and Wine coolers.   Pretty convinced that 2 of either of those will have you bent over a coffee table or a porch rail.  

I don't know....  You've been worried about waking up alternate😁

[oneshot 1]

1 hour ago, fishinwrench said:

No, I stay away from Michelob Ultra and Wine coolers.   Pretty convinced that 2 of either of those will have you bent over a coffee table or a porch rail.  

Use to be with me a mix of Ever Clear and Mad Dog 20/20.

oneshot

[fishinwrench]

34 minutes ago, oneshot 1 said:

Use to be with me a mix of Ever Clear and Mad Dog 20/20.

oneshot

That's a trailer park wine cooler.  

[jdmidwest]

Alcohol kills an average of 261 deaths per day per the CDC, but the OP is taking shots to cope with the Covid.

102 per day killed per the Automobiles based on the NTSC, but someone drives to the liquor store to get the booze.

1 in 6 Americans get sick from food poisoning each year, its a gamble eating.

You can live in fear or accept the fact all life ends in death.  If you want numbers and risk, look at the facts.

If you are over 70, have diabetes, coronary or respiratory disease, immune deficiencies, or any underlying cause, hunker down.  Covid is 10 percent more deadly than the normal flu bug in that risk group.

Personally, I don't want to be sick of anything.  I avoid sick people and sick places.

Faith and Family.  Its all that really matters.