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  • BF89905
    BF89905 Posts: 1,447
    BF25394 said:
    bootlegger10 said:
    mickeyrat said:

     
    We should just hide in our basements.


    This is dumb reductio ad absurdum logic. Why would anyone do that when they could just take basic health precautions and live their lives? Especially since we are talking about precautions that people were taking at the outset of a pandemic involving a novel virus at a time when there was no vaccine yet and no therapeutics.

    There are a lot of people out there who are alive today because of precautions taken by other people that indirectly protected them, and the former group will never be able to recognize it because they have subjugated their common sense and basic scientific understanding to their  cultural or political allegiances.
    Well said, BF25394
  • BF25394
    BF25394 Posts: 4,939
    BF89905 said:
    BF25394 said:
    bootlegger10 said:
    mickeyrat said:

     
    We should just hide in our basements.


    This is dumb reductio ad absurdum logic. Why would anyone do that when they could just take basic health precautions and live their lives? Especially since we are talking about precautions that people were taking at the outset of a pandemic involving a novel virus at a time when there was no vaccine yet and no therapeutics.

    There are a lot of people out there who are alive today because of precautions taken by other people that indirectly protected them, and the former group will never be able to recognize it because they have subjugated their common sense and basic scientific understanding to their  cultural or political allegiances.
    Well said, BF25394
    We BFs have each other's backs...
    I gather speed from you fucking with me.
  • mickeyrat
    mickeyrat Posts: 44,359
    BF25394 said:
    BF89905 said:
    BF25394 said:
    bootlegger10 said:
    mickeyrat said:

     
    We should just hide in our basements.


    This is dumb reductio ad absurdum logic. Why would anyone do that when they could just take basic health precautions and live their lives? Especially since we are talking about precautions that people were taking at the outset of a pandemic involving a novel virus at a time when there was no vaccine yet and no therapeutics.

    There are a lot of people out there who are alive today because of precautions taken by other people that indirectly protected them, and the former group will never be able to recognize it because they have subjugated their common sense and basic scientific understanding to their  cultural or political allegiances.
    Well said, BF25394
    We BFs have each other's backs...

    how come we never see you at the same time? inquiring minds.....
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  • BF25394
    BF25394 Posts: 4,939
    mickeyrat said:
    BF25394 said:
    BF89905 said:
    BF25394 said:
    bootlegger10 said:
    mickeyrat said:

     
    We should just hide in our basements.


    This is dumb reductio ad absurdum logic. Why would anyone do that when they could just take basic health precautions and live their lives? Especially since we are talking about precautions that people were taking at the outset of a pandemic involving a novel virus at a time when there was no vaccine yet and no therapeutics.

    There are a lot of people out there who are alive today because of precautions taken by other people that indirectly protected them, and the former group will never be able to recognize it because they have subjugated their common sense and basic scientific understanding to their  cultural or political allegiances.
    Well said, BF25394
    We BFs have each other's backs...

    how come we never see you at the same time? inquiring minds.....
    He works Tuesday/Thursday/Saturday. I've got Monday/Wednesday/Friday.
    I gather speed from you fucking with me.
  • JeBurkhardt
    JeBurkhardt Posts: 5,321
    I got my flu and COVID shots yesterday. So far just a sore arm.
  • Force Of Nature
    Force Of Nature York, England Posts: 1,133
    Why should I wear a seatbelt?  I'm not going to crash my car.
  • JeBurkhardt
    JeBurkhardt Posts: 5,321
    edited November 2024
    Got my pneumonia shot two days ago. That sucker burned going in and my arm still feels like someone punched it. I feel really tired too. My doctor wants me to get the shingles series of shots too, but I am going to wait a few weeks to get that. Getting older sucks.
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  • HughFreakingDillon
    HughFreakingDillon Winnipeg Posts: 39,457
    my wife asked me yesterday when I want my flu covid shots booked. I'm like "I don't think so". she was bewildered. I don't know. I feel like covid has gotten to a place where it's not that bad. 
    Hugh Freaking Dillon is currently out of the office, returning sometime in the fall




  • tempo_n_groove
    tempo_n_groove Posts: 41,359
    Force Of Nature said:
    Why should I wear a seatbelt?  I'm not going to crash my car.
    Because you get a ticket if you don't!
  • mickeyrat
    mickeyrat Posts: 44,359
    HughFreakingDillon said:
    my wife asked me yesterday when I want my flu covid shots booked. I'm like "I don't think so". she was bewildered. I don't know. I feel like covid has gotten to a place where it's not that bad. 

    curious, whats led to this "feel"? I choose to vax so I dont look into much as far as current dominant strain, rates of infection, severity of illness etc.. wondered to what degree if any you've researched to come to your conclusion. your life/decision regardless. just wondered is all.
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    Not today Sir, Probably not tomorrow.............................................. bayfront arena st. pete '94
    you're finally here and I'm a mess................................................... nationwide arena columbus '10
    memories like fingerprints are slowly raising.................................... first niagara center buffalo '13
    another man ..... moved by sleight of hand...................................... joe louis arena detroit '14
  • HughFreakingDillon
    HughFreakingDillon Winnipeg Posts: 39,457
    mickeyrat said:
    HughFreakingDillon said:
    my wife asked me yesterday when I want my flu covid shots booked. I'm like "I don't think so". she was bewildered. I don't know. I feel like covid has gotten to a place where it's not that bad. 

    curious, whats led to this "feel"? I choose to vax so I dont look into much as far as current dominant strain, rates of infection, severity of illness etc.. wondered to what degree if any you've researched to come to your conclusion. your life/decision regardless. just wondered is all.
    just that last time I was about to vax I had to cancel as I actually came down with it. Solid line after about 3 seconds. Scared the shit out of me of what the next few days would be. Turned out to be a mild cold. I've had it twice and I've had much worse colds, and I haven't had the flu in like two decades or more, vaxxed or not. I got the flu vax when my kids were young as my oldest is immune compromised. 
    Hugh Freaking Dillon is currently out of the office, returning sometime in the fall




  • mickeyrat
    mickeyrat Posts: 44,359
    HughFreakingDillon said:
    mickeyrat said:
    HughFreakingDillon said:
    my wife asked me yesterday when I want my flu covid shots booked. I'm like "I don't think so". she was bewildered. I don't know. I feel like covid has gotten to a place where it's not that bad. 

    curious, whats led to this "feel"? I choose to vax so I dont look into much as far as current dominant strain, rates of infection, severity of illness etc.. wondered to what degree if any you've researched to come to your conclusion. your life/decision regardless. just wondered is all.
    just that last time I was about to vax I had to cancel as I actually came down with it. Solid line after about 3 seconds. Scared the shit out of me of what the next few days would be. Turned out to be a mild cold. I've had it twice and I've had much worse colds, and I haven't had the flu in like two decades or more, vaxxed or not. I got the flu vax when my kids were young as my oldest is immune compromised. 

    she still in the house? if so, that would be one reason FOR vaxxing. vax is intended to reduce viral load, therefore reducing transmission possibility.
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    you're finally here and I'm a mess................................................... nationwide arena columbus '10
    memories like fingerprints are slowly raising.................................... first niagara center buffalo '13
    another man ..... moved by sleight of hand...................................... joe louis arena detroit '14
  • mrussel1
    mrussel1 Posts: 30,879
    HughFreakingDillon said:
    mickeyrat said:
    HughFreakingDillon said:
    my wife asked me yesterday when I want my flu covid shots booked. I'm like "I don't think so". she was bewildered. I don't know. I feel like covid has gotten to a place where it's not that bad. 

    curious, whats led to this "feel"? I choose to vax so I dont look into much as far as current dominant strain, rates of infection, severity of illness etc.. wondered to what degree if any you've researched to come to your conclusion. your life/decision regardless. just wondered is all.
    just that last time I was about to vax I had to cancel as I actually came down with it. Solid line after about 3 seconds. Scared the shit out of me of what the next few days would be. Turned out to be a mild cold. I've had it twice and I've had much worse colds, and I haven't had the flu in like two decades or more, vaxxed or not. I got the flu vax when my kids were young as my oldest is immune compromised. 
    I’m more concerned about the flu. That really sucks. Way worse than Covid current strains. 
  • BF25394
    BF25394 Posts: 4,939
    mrussel1 said:
    HughFreakingDillon said:
    mickeyrat said:
    HughFreakingDillon said:
    my wife asked me yesterday when I want my flu covid shots booked. I'm like "I don't think so". she was bewildered. I don't know. I feel like covid has gotten to a place where it's not that bad. 

    curious, whats led to this "feel"? I choose to vax so I dont look into much as far as current dominant strain, rates of infection, severity of illness etc.. wondered to what degree if any you've researched to come to your conclusion. your life/decision regardless. just wondered is all.
    just that last time I was about to vax I had to cancel as I actually came down with it. Solid line after about 3 seconds. Scared the shit out of me of what the next few days would be. Turned out to be a mild cold. I've had it twice and I've had much worse colds, and I haven't had the flu in like two decades or more, vaxxed or not. I got the flu vax when my kids were young as my oldest is immune compromised. 
    I’m more concerned about the flu. That really sucks. Way worse than Covid current strains. 
    There have been twice as many COVID deaths in the U.S. over the last 12 months than there have been flu deaths.
    I gather speed from you fucking with me.
  • HughFreakingDillon
    HughFreakingDillon Winnipeg Posts: 39,457
    mickeyrat said:
    HughFreakingDillon said:
    mickeyrat said:
    HughFreakingDillon said:
    my wife asked me yesterday when I want my flu covid shots booked. I'm like "I don't think so". she was bewildered. I don't know. I feel like covid has gotten to a place where it's not that bad. 

    curious, whats led to this "feel"? I choose to vax so I dont look into much as far as current dominant strain, rates of infection, severity of illness etc.. wondered to what degree if any you've researched to come to your conclusion. your life/decision regardless. just wondered is all.
    just that last time I was about to vax I had to cancel as I actually came down with it. Solid line after about 3 seconds. Scared the shit out of me of what the next few days would be. Turned out to be a mild cold. I've had it twice and I've had much worse colds, and I haven't had the flu in like two decades or more, vaxxed or not. I got the flu vax when my kids were young as my oldest is immune compromised. 

    she still in the house? if so, that would be one reason FOR vaxxing. vax is intended to reduce viral load, therefore reducing transmission possibility.
    yeah, she's pretty "low level" compromised, I'm sure I'll get it. I know my (adult) daughter doesn't care, but my wife will likely convince me. Only reason I didn't get it last year was cuz I got covid a few days prior to my jab. 
    Hugh Freaking Dillon is currently out of the office, returning sometime in the fall




  • mrussel1
    mrussel1 Posts: 30,879
    BF25394 said:
    mrussel1 said:
    HughFreakingDillon said:
    mickeyrat said:
    HughFreakingDillon said:
    my wife asked me yesterday when I want my flu covid shots booked. I'm like "I don't think so". she was bewildered. I don't know. I feel like covid has gotten to a place where it's not that bad. 

    curious, whats led to this "feel"? I choose to vax so I dont look into much as far as current dominant strain, rates of infection, severity of illness etc.. wondered to what degree if any you've researched to come to your conclusion. your life/decision regardless. just wondered is all.
    just that last time I was about to vax I had to cancel as I actually came down with it. Solid line after about 3 seconds. Scared the shit out of me of what the next few days would be. Turned out to be a mild cold. I've had it twice and I've had much worse colds, and I haven't had the flu in like two decades or more, vaxxed or not. I got the flu vax when my kids were young as my oldest is immune compromised. 
    I’m more concerned about the flu. That really sucks. Way worse than Covid current strains. 
    There have been twice as many COVID deaths in the U.S. over the last 12 months than there have been flu deaths.
    I’m not arguing that. I have had Covid twice and know how my body deals with that vs the flu. For me the flu is tougher. 
  • BF25394
    BF25394 Posts: 4,939
    mrussel1 said:
    BF25394 said:
    mrussel1 said:
    HughFreakingDillon said:
    mickeyrat said:
    HughFreakingDillon said:
    my wife asked me yesterday when I want my flu covid shots booked. I'm like "I don't think so". she was bewildered. I don't know. I feel like covid has gotten to a place where it's not that bad. 

    curious, whats led to this "feel"? I choose to vax so I dont look into much as far as current dominant strain, rates of infection, severity of illness etc.. wondered to what degree if any you've researched to come to your conclusion. your life/decision regardless. just wondered is all.
    just that last time I was about to vax I had to cancel as I actually came down with it. Solid line after about 3 seconds. Scared the shit out of me of what the next few days would be. Turned out to be a mild cold. I've had it twice and I've had much worse colds, and I haven't had the flu in like two decades or more, vaxxed or not. I got the flu vax when my kids were young as my oldest is immune compromised. 
    I’m more concerned about the flu. That really sucks. Way worse than Covid current strains. 
    There have been twice as many COVID deaths in the U.S. over the last 12 months than there have been flu deaths.
    I’m not arguing that. I have had Covid twice and know how my body deals with that vs the flu. For me the flu is tougher. 
    Your statement seemed general, not specific, but it's true that individuals will definitely have different tolerances to different viruses.
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  • mickeyrat
    mickeyrat Posts: 44,359
    HughFreakingDillon said:
    mickeyrat said:
    HughFreakingDillon said:
    mickeyrat said:
    HughFreakingDillon said:
    my wife asked me yesterday when I want my flu covid shots booked. I'm like "I don't think so". she was bewildered. I don't know. I feel like covid has gotten to a place where it's not that bad. 

    curious, whats led to this "feel"? I choose to vax so I dont look into much as far as current dominant strain, rates of infection, severity of illness etc.. wondered to what degree if any you've researched to come to your conclusion. your life/decision regardless. just wondered is all.
    just that last time I was about to vax I had to cancel as I actually came down with it. Solid line after about 3 seconds. Scared the shit out of me of what the next few days would be. Turned out to be a mild cold. I've had it twice and I've had much worse colds, and I haven't had the flu in like two decades or more, vaxxed or not. I got the flu vax when my kids were young as my oldest is immune compromised. 

    she still in the house? if so, that would be one reason FOR vaxxing. vax is intended to reduce viral load, therefore reducing transmission possibility.
    yeah, she's pretty "low level" compromised, I'm sure I'll get it. I know my (adult) daughter doesn't care, but my wife will likely convince me. Only reason I didn't get it last year was cuz I got covid a few days prior to my jab. 

    right on.
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    you're finally here and I'm a mess................................................... nationwide arena columbus '10
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    another man ..... moved by sleight of hand...................................... joe louis arena detroit '14
  • HughFreakingDillon
    HughFreakingDillon Winnipeg Posts: 39,457
    appointment made. My wife "encouraged" me to get it. haha
    Hugh Freaking Dillon is currently out of the office, returning sometime in the fall




  • Poncier
    Poncier Posts: 17,879
    HughFreakingDillon said:
    appointment made. My wife "encouraged" me to get it. haha
    At least you won't have to sleep on the couch. 
    This weekend we rock Portland

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