Covid Thread 1/31

[Velar Fricative]

Just wanted to get a new one posted before people continue with the old threads.

The Olympics start this week, I have no idea how China is going to handle any outbreaks that might occur. 

[StrawberryBlondie]

I found out last night that my dad actually got a booster. I NEVER thought this would happen but God bless his doctor for convincing him that his J&J wasn't doing him any good right now.

I don't blame him for initially choosing J&J because he wanted as few jabs as possible considering he has both a pretty bad needle phobia and tends to faint from shots. But I was getting nervous that he was going to end with just that one shot.

It also sounds like both my parents might have gotten covid shortly after they got their boosters. They didn't test for it and just stayed home. Sounds like they had mild cold symptoms... So could've been just a cold.

[hermione]

I m scheduled for my 4th shot on February 10th. My doctor wants me to get Moderna but my other three have been Pfizer. I've never had much of a reaction outside of a sore arm so I am not sure I want to switch!

[mbcdefg]

I saw online that I band I like has broken up, and I was really bummed about it. I used to go see them a lot including a yearly event MH and I would make a weekend out of. I know they’re all nearing traditional retirement age so I was hoping we could see them one more time.

Then I was Googling to see if there was a reason for the breakup and saw that (no idea if it was related to the breakup or not) the frontman has been working with RFK Jr. on his anti-vax crap. Bummed again, for different reasons. Ugh.

[TR]

Jan 31, 2022 11:31:02 GMT -5 hermione said:

I m scheduled for my 4th shot on February 10th. My doctor wants me to get Moderna but my other three have been Pfizer. I've never had much of a reaction outside of a sore arm so I am not sure I want to switch!

Anecdotal, but my first two shots were Pfizer, no side effects, and then my booster was Moderna and I was maaaaaybe a little extra tired the next day, but other than that no additional side effects.

[Velar Fricative]

Trudeau has covid - amp.cnn.com/cnn/2022/01/31/americas/justin-trudeau-covid/index.html

[Susie]

Moderna's vaccine just received full FDA approval.  www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2022/01/31/covid-omicron-variant-live-updates/

Their proprietary name is... Spikevax?!  That sounds like something out of a cartoon.

[VillainV]

Jan 31, 2022 13:31:25 GMT -5 Susie said:

Their proprietary name is... Spikevax?!  That sounds like something out of a cartoon.

Sort of Boaty McBoatface-esq.

[bears]

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[bears]

Jan 31, 2022 13:38:05 GMT -5 VillainV said:

Jan 31, 2022 13:31:25 GMT -5 Susie said:

Their proprietary name is... Spikevax?!  That sounds like something out of a cartoon.

Sort of Boaty McBoatface-esq.

I love it. It gives me volleyball feels

[5kcandlesinthewind]

Jan 31, 2022 11:33:36 GMT -5 mbcdefg said:

I saw online that I band I like has broken up, and I was really bummed about it. I used to go see them a lot including a yearly event MH and I would make a weekend out of. I know they’re all nearing traditional retirement age so I was hoping we could see them one more time.

Then I was Googling to see if there was a reason for the breakup and saw that (no idea if it was related to the breakup or not) the frontman has been working with RFK Jr. on his anti-vax crap. Bummed again, for different reasons. Ugh.

I knew immediately who you were talking about, and man.  To quote Andy Dwyer, one of the most significant bummers of my lifetime.

[scm1011]

Jan 31, 2022 16:12:56 GMT -5 5kcandlesinthewind said:

Jan 31, 2022 11:33:36 GMT -5 mbcdefg said:

I saw online that I band I like has broken up, and I was really bummed about it. I used to go see them a lot including a yearly event MH and I would make a weekend out of. I know they’re all nearing traditional retirement age so I was hoping we could see them one more time.

Then I was Googling to see if there was a reason for the breakup and saw that (no idea if it was related to the breakup or not) the frontman has been working with RFK Jr. on his anti-vax crap. Bummed again, for different reasons. Ugh.

I knew immediately who you were talking about, and man.  To quote Andy Dwyer, one of the most significant bummers of my lifetime.

SAME. Their shows were such a big part of my youth/20s and to find out DB is an anti vaxxer is so so disheartening.

[TR]

Jan 31, 2022 16:41:05 GMT -5 scm1011 said:

Jan 31, 2022 16:12:56 GMT -5 5kcandlesinthewind said:

I knew immediately who you were talking about, and man.  To quote Andy Dwyer, one of the most significant bummers of my lifetime.

SAME. Their shows were such a big part of my youth/20s and to find out DB is an anti vaxxer is so so disheartening.

Is there a reason y'all aren't just saying the name of the band/person?

[hermione]

Jan 31, 2022 17:23:16 GMT -5 TR said:

Jan 31, 2022 16:41:05 GMT -5 scm1011 said:

SAME. Their shows were such a big part of my youth/20s and to find out DB is an anti vaxxer is so so disheartening.

Is there a reason y'all aren't just saying the name of the band/person?

I’m like…why is this secret??

[Bad Dingo]

Jan 31, 2022 16:41:05 GMT -5 scm1011 said:

Jan 31, 2022 16:12:56 GMT -5 5kcandlesinthewind said:

I knew immediately who you were talking about, and man. To quote Andy Dwyer, one of the most significant bummers of my lifetime.

SAME. Their shows were such a big part of my youth/20s and to find out DB is an anti vaxxer is so so disheartening.

Dusty Balls? Derrick Bellyweather III? Who are we talking about here?

[pixy0stix]

Apparently it's Mighty Mighty Boss Tones, which no wonder they kept their love secret.

www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/the-mighty-mighty-bosstones-break-up-1291565/

[pugz]

omg blast from the past

[mbcdefg]

Jan 31, 2022 18:00:05 GMT -5 pixy0stix said:

Apparently it's Mighty Mighty Boss Tones, which no wonder they kept their love secret.

www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/the-mighty-mighty-bosstones-break-up-1291565/

They were good live! Hometown Throwdown was always a lot of fun.

I didn’t mention them at first because I didn’t think anyone would know or care. Not sure why everyone else did but *shrug*

Dicky was also the announcer for Jimmy Kimmel’s late night show and I saw a news item saying he’s “retiring to Arizona” and they’re bringing in writer Lou Wilson as the new announcer. Again, Dicky’s 57 so the “retirement” thing isn’t out of left field, but I didn’t think he was done quite yet.

MMB and Dicky seemed to skew very hard left whenever they commented on social issues or put out songs, so it was an unpleasant surprise to hear about his apparent anti-vax views. Just one more case of realizing that someone I liked is probably a huge a-hole.

[mbcdefg]

Jan 31, 2022 18:03:18 GMT -5 pugz said:

omg blast from the past

Most comments I saw said “they didn’t disband 20 years ago?” Which is still about 5-7 years after they peaked, lol.

[theoriginalbean]

Jan 31, 2022 19:29:01 GMT -5 mbcdefg said:

MMB and Dicky seemed to skew very hard left whenever they commented on social issues or put out songs, so it was an unpleasant surprise to hear about his apparent anti-vax views. Just one more case of realizing that someone I liked is probably a huge a-hole.

Lurker chiming in to share your surprise and disappointment. They always seemed so progressive. I was also hoping to see them but I'm very much stuck in the 90s so....

[audette]

OK, my folks are guilting me into going to visit them, where they are snowbirding. And, I'm not going to lie - having had a scare with mom having covid over the holidays, I am realizing they are not so young as I should turn my nose up at visiting with them while I can.

But, it means flying. Probably with at least one connection, because I live near a small-market airport. Omicron _appears_ to be slowly reducing in risk, and I figure there may be a travel opportunity towards the end of this month, before spring breakers start ramping up numbers again.


I've mostly been getting by with cloth masks and just not going anywhere. But, with flying... I probably should look at getting some better options in hand. Which brings me to my question - where are folks buying their kf94/kn95/n95 masks these days? I know there are some giveaways at some local places with a few masks, but I probably want more than three, and I honestly have no idea where/when the local giveaways are. (and, really, if I can afford to fly, I can afford to _buy_ some masks, and leave the free ones for folks that are otherwise budget-constrained)

[tacokick]

Jan 31, 2022 22:25:56 GMT -5 audette said:

I've mostly been getting by with cloth masks and just not going anywhere. But, with flying... I probably should look at getting some better options in hand. Which brings me to my question - where are folks buying their kf94/kn95/n95 masks these days? I know there are some giveaways at some local places with a few masks, but I probably want more than three, and I honestly have no idea where/when the local giveaways are. (and, really, if I can afford to fly, I can afford to _buy_ some masks, and leave the free ones for folks that are otherwise budget-constrained)

I’ve been getting them from here. Very fast shipping and they are always being interviewed mentioned in newspapers as being a good legit source

bonafidemasks.com

Good prices too!

[pixy0stix]

Jan 31, 2022 22:25:56 GMT -5 audette said:

I've mostly been getting by with cloth masks and just not going anywhere. But, with flying... I probably should look at getting some better options in hand. Which brings me to my question - where are folks buying their kf94/kn95/n95 masks these days? I know there are some giveaways at some local places with a few masks, but I probably want more than three, and I honestly have no idea where/when the local giveaways are. (and, really, if I can afford to fly, I can afford to _buy_ some masks, and leave the free ones for folks that are otherwise budget-constrained)

These came quick-ish: lutema.com/collections/made-in-usa-masks

They meet FDA standards.

[pixy0stix]

Jan 31, 2022 22:31:38 GMT -5 tacokick said:

Jan 31, 2022 22:25:56 GMT -5 audette said:

I've mostly been getting by with cloth masks and just not going anywhere. But, with flying... I probably should look at getting some better options in hand. Which brings me to my question - where are folks buying their kf94/kn95/n95 masks these days? I know there are some giveaways at some local places with a few masks, but I probably want more than three, and I honestly have no idea where/when the local giveaways are. (and, really, if I can afford to fly, I can afford to _buy_ some masks, and leave the free ones for folks that are otherwise budget-constrained)

I’ve been getting them from here. Very fast shipping and they are always being interviewed mentioned in newspapers as being a good legit source

bonafidemasks.com

Good prices too!

I would have recommended them, but my last order placed the beginning of Jan hasn't arrived, and I have had no response from customer service.

[tacokick]

Jan 31, 2022 22:33:38 GMT -5 pixy0stix said:

Jan 31, 2022 22:31:38 GMT -5 tacokick said:

I’ve been getting them from here. Very fast shipping and they are always being interviewed mentioned in newspapers as being a good legit source

bonafidemasks.com

Good prices too!

I would have recommended them, but my last order placed the beginning of Jan hasn't arrived, and I have had no response from customer service.

How odd! I’ve placed separate orders for me and my father the in the past two weeks and they both arrived within 4 days, regular free shopping.

I haven’t had to reach out to customer service though. I have noticed the tracking is always behind but I think that’s a USPS issue.

[macmars45]

Jan 31, 2022 22:25:56 GMT -5 audette said:

I've mostly been getting by with cloth masks and just not going anywhere. But, with flying... I probably should look at getting some better options in hand. Which brings me to my question - where are folks buying their kf94/kn95/n95 masks these days? I know there are some giveaways at some local places with a few masks, but I probably want more than three, and I honestly have no idea where/when the local giveaways are. (and, really, if I can afford to fly, I can afford to _buy_ some masks, and leave the free ones for folks that are otherwise budget-constrained)

I got my KN95 from Project N95.

[RitzyHeifer]

Feb 1, 2022 9:41:41 GMT -5 macmars45 said:

Jan 31, 2022 22:25:56 GMT -5 audette said:

I've mostly been getting by with cloth masks and just not going anywhere. But, with flying... I probably should look at getting some better options in hand. Which brings me to my question - where are folks buying their kf94/kn95/n95 masks these days? I know there are some giveaways at some local places with a few masks, but I probably want more than three, and I honestly have no idea where/when the local giveaways are. (and, really, if I can afford to fly, I can afford to _buy_ some masks, and leave the free ones for folks that are otherwise budget-constrained)

I got my KN95 from Project N95.

And I ordered from them January 2nd, no shipping confirmation, no response when I inquired after the 15-day timeframe they gave, so I cancelled the order this morning and am trying elsewhere.

All of that to say, I guess, try a few sources because your mileage may vary. Work bought me two N95s that I’ve been stretching the use on….

[agnes]

Jan 31, 2022 19:29:01 GMT -5 mbcdefg said:

Jan 31, 2022 18:00:05 GMT -5 pixy0stix said:

Apparently it's Mighty Mighty Boss Tones, which no wonder they kept their love secret.

www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/the-mighty-mighty-bosstones-break-up-1291565/

They were good live! Hometown Throwdown was always a lot of fun.

I didn’t mention them at first because I didn’t think anyone would know or care. Not sure why everyone else did but *shrug*

Dicky was also the announcer for Jimmy Kimmel’s late night show and I saw a news item saying he’s “retiring to Arizona” and they’re bringing in writer Lou Wilson as the new announcer. Again, Dicky’s 57 so the “retirement” thing isn’t out of left field, but I didn’t think he was done quite yet.

MMB and Dicky seemed to skew very hard left whenever they commented on social issues or put out songs, so it was an unpleasant surprise to hear about his apparent anti-vax views. Just one more case of realizing that someone I liked is probably a huge a-hole.

I've noticed some far-left people IRL have really gone hard on the anti-vax stuff.  It's very strange.  But it's not just conservative thing. 

[mbcdefg]

Feb 1, 2022 9:47:54 GMT -5 RitzyHeifer said:

Feb 1, 2022 9:41:41 GMT -5 macmars45 said:

I got my KN95 from Project N95.

And I ordered from them January 2nd, no shipping confirmation, no response when I inquired after the 15-day timeframe they gave, so I cancelled the order this morning and am trying elsewhere.

All of that to say, I guess, try a few sources because your mileage may vary. Work bought me two N95s that I’ve been stretching the use on….

I ordered from them on Dec 31 and still haven’t received them. I don’t fault them, I know they’re slammed, but I’m debating if I should hold out or just cancel the order and get a refund.

[Velar Fricative]

Feb 1, 2022 10:47:41 GMT -5 agnes said:

Jan 31, 2022 19:29:01 GMT -5 mbcdefg said:

MMB and Dicky seemed to skew very hard left whenever they commented on social issues or put out songs, so it was an unpleasant surprise to hear about his apparent anti-vax views. Just one more case of realizing that someone I liked is probably a huge a-hole.

I've noticed some far-left people IRL have really gone hard on the anti-vax stuff.  It's very strange.  But it's not just conservative thing. 

Far-left people were always the OG anti-vaxxers, IIRC.