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Coronavirus - how is it/has it affected you?

Swinglowandslow said:
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As one of those (I think) that you have concerns about , it really is quite straightforward for me.,My wife and I are elderly. If we get Covid it's a toss up what might happen, notwithstanding the three jabs. I would bet on a good outcome but it wouldn't be a cert. what would be better is not getting it at this time.
I believe we are heading towards herd immunity and in that respect Covid will become something like flu. Probably like flu it won't be as potent then and people will likely handle it the same, I.e. Better than now.
As we progress towards that, we can manage the restrictions that Covid is demanding, believing they will lessen. Because we know it is the sensible way to be. Yes, it would be easy to think with "our hormones" ( as I describe heart ruling head), but now is a time for reason and logic.
That keeps us going.
BTW - There is a helluva a difference physically from being 50 or less to being 70 or more, believe me!
I was playing squash at 62, which now seems light years away.?
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Thanks for sharing. I don’t want to sound as if I’m saying we should just get on with it, because I’m not. It’s good to understand the impact the last 2 years have had. Sometimes we’re a little guilty of living in a echo chamber
 
Leftitshort said:
Thanks for sharing. I don’t want to sound as if I’m saying we should just get on with it, because I’m not. It’s good to understand the impact the last 2 years have had. Sometimes we’re a little guilty of living in a echo chamber
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I guess my take on it is that I've missed seeing our children and grand children, holidays, theatre shows , holidays, days out etc etc and it seems to me that despite having 3 jabs it would be foolish to be careless about Covid enough to catch it now. For that reason, and until it is safer to do so, I'd rather not mix for, say, a golf lunch that missing it would not be a problem but doing it could still be a killer.
 
So a little bit of a rant. Booked my booster jab for yesterday evening; left work a tad early to get to vaccine centre in Bas Vegas with time to spare. Get to the entrance where I overhear the security on the door turn another gentleman away as they are offering Moderna only as the booster jab and you have to have had a clear 6 months after your 2nd dose before you can have it (security gentleman's statement). So low and behold, I haven't met the threshold either; turned away slightly pissed off mumbling under my breathe - called the NHS a few choice words as I trudged back to my car, like the little duck that appears on Aussie TV when a batsman is out for nought! Now I have no idea if I should rebook as I can't be ars*d walking up to another vaccine centre and turned away because they only serving up the Moderna. Is there any way of finding out what concoction is being served up before booking?
 
Leftitshort said:
Reading this, I genuinely worry about all of you. How do you ever return to normal? Seems that real fear has taken hold. I understand some maybe high risk, but all perspective seems to have gone out of the window
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I think there are some that have overreacted at both ends of the spectrum. Some will have retreated to the back of their cave, whilst others might be perceived as being reckless. The science and the stats clearly show there is a risk, and the potential outcome could be …. terminal.

I’ll be honest, I’m nervous. I’m over 60. I have diabetes and a dodgy ticker, and I’m 3+years recovering from bowel cancer. My better half suffers from colitis and an overactive thyroid. Do we lock ourselves away? I feel we manage the risk well. We still go out for the odd meal/drink but we choose venues that are quieter, preferably sat out on a terrace. No doubt we’ll spread our wings as we feel more comfortable with the (changing) risk.
 
Scoobiesnax said:
So a little bit of a rant. Booked my booster jab for yesterday evening; left work a tad early to get to vaccine centre in Bas Vegas with time to spare. Get to the entrance where I overhear the security on the door turn another gentleman away as they are offering Moderna only as the booster jab and you have to have had a clear 6 months after your 2nd dose before you can have it (security gentleman's statement). So low and behold, I haven't met the threshold either; turned away slightly pissed off mumbling under my breathe - called the NHS a few choice words as I trudged back to my car, like the little duck that appears on Aussie TV when a batsman is out for nought! Now I have no idea if I should rebook as I can't be ars*d walking up to another vaccine centre and turned away because they only serving up the Moderna. Is there any way of finding out what concoction is being served up before booking?
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The rules have changed, you now need to be at least 3 months after your second jab to get the booster

What’s the issue with Moderna?
 
Scoobiesnax said:
So a little bit of a rant. Booked my booster jab for yesterday evening; left work a tad early to get to vaccine centre in Bas Vegas with time to spare. Get to the entrance where I overhear the security on the door turn another gentleman away as they are offering Moderna only as the booster jab and you have to have had a clear 6 months after your 2nd dose before you can have it (security gentleman's statement). So low and behold, I haven't met the threshold either; turned away slightly pissed off mumbling under my breathe - called the NHS a few choice words as I trudged back to my car, like the little duck that appears on Aussie TV when a batsman is out for nought! Now I have no idea if I should rebook as I can't be ars*d walking up to another vaccine centre and turned away because they only serving up the Moderna. Is there any way of finding out what concoction is being served up before booking?
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What is your complaint exactly, that they were offering Moderna only? Why is that a problem?

You had a booking so the system had confirmed you as eligible. You could have stayed and got it.
 
Scoobiesnax said:
So a little bit of a rant. Booked my booster jab for yesterday evening; left work a tad early to get to vaccine centre in Bas Vegas with time to spare. Get to the entrance where I overhear the security on the door turn another gentleman away as they are offering Moderna only as the booster jab and you have to have had a clear 6 months after your 2nd dose before you can have it (security gentleman's statement). So low and behold, I haven't met the threshold either; turned away slightly pissed off mumbling under my breathe - called the NHS a few choice words as I trudged back to my car, like the little duck that appears on Aussie TV when a batsman is out for nought! Now I have no idea if I should rebook as I can't be ars*d walking up to another vaccine centre and turned away because they only serving up the Moderna. Is there any way of finding out what concoction is being served up before booking?
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Booked mine online when invited to do so. Turned up at the appointment, it was 4 days inside the 6 months (before the change to 3 months) they questioned it, I said the computer arranged it. They mumbled to each other, same as previous person, shrugged shoulders and stuck the needle in. If you booked through the govt system then you had a valid appt.

What's wrong with Moderna? They won't necessarily give you the same as you had before
 
I have no idea what the issue was. The security on the door said we couldn't have it - end of, no getting in. Why would I think otherwise, and why would I argue? Like I said I wasn't the only one getting turned away. Just turned around and trudged off.

edit - wish I had taken a pic now so I could have shown it but there was a notice saying anyone who had their 2nd dose after a certain date couldn't get the booster.
 
Scoobiesnax said:
I have no idea what the issue was. The security on the door said we couldn't have it - end of, no getting in. Why would I think otherwise, and why would I argue? Like I said I wasn't the only one getting turned away. Just turned around and trudged off.

edit - wish I had taken a pic now so I could have shown it but there was a notice saying anyone who had their 2nd dose after a certain date couldn't get the booster.
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OK, you need to go back, ask to speak to a supervisor, tell them what happened and say you want the booster now.

Moderna and Pfizer are the only boosters available, because they are most effective, regardless of what you had before. Moderna may be slightly better but there is not much in it. Mixing vaccinations, known as heterologous vaccination is better than using the same brand throughout, a bit like cross-training your immunity. It is especially good for people who got AZ first time round.
 
Here we go again another new variant and decisions to take ?.
We were planning our Xmas bevy day in the dirty bar next Friday , capacity 40 odd. .
Simulator room booked for an hour, max 4 players allowed in at same time, playing a few nearest the pins at some well known par 3s.
Probably maximum 10 of us, all are at least double jabbed, 6 have had their boosters weeks ago 1 still to get his next week.
Thing is, 4 of us play usually 2/3 times a week and sit for a quick snifter afterwards
Should we go or should we not :confused::confused::confused:.

There's a possibility the Scottish government will bring in new regulations ,and make the decision for us :cry:.

What's the point of all the vaccinations if we still have to isolate anyway ??
 
Billysboots said:
It is precisely this point which has prompted so many of my friends, golfing and otherwise, to say they will ignore any future lockdown.
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Do they believe it's all a conspiracy to make life difficult for them, or it's best to lock away anyone who's vulnerable so the rest can go down the pub. Will they ignore it, really!
 
SocketRocket said:
Do they believe it's all a conspiracy to make life difficult for them, or it's best to lock away anyone who's vulnerable so the rest can go down the pub. Will they ignore it, really!
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Their argument seems to be exactly as stated. Why have they endured months of restrictions and lockdowns, whilst they awaited the development and rollout of vaccines, only to have to endure further lockdowns once they have had their jabs?

I’m not saying I agree with them, but I’m certainly hearing a lot of people say the same. They’ve not been triple jabbed to get confined to barracks each and every time a new variant arrives.
 
Billysboots said:
Their argument seems to be exactly as stated. Why have they endured months of restrictions and lockdowns, whilst they awaited the development and rollout of vaccines, only to have to endure further lockdowns once they have had their jabs?

I’m not saying I agree with them, but I’m certainly hearing a lot of people say the same. They’ve not been triple jabbed to get confined to barracks each and every time a new variant arrives.
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It's the nature of the virus, we can't beat it by ignoring it. There's always a chance variants will turn up that will make them more vulnerable. We've heard people saying this previously and a small minority will probably try it on but most people conform. If the pubs shut you can't go in there, it's just law and order really.
 
SocketRocket said:
Do they believe it's all a conspiracy to make life difficult for them, or it's best to lock away anyone who's vulnerable so the rest can go down the pub. Will they ignore it, really!
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I don't believe it's a conspiracy, I gladly took all my jabs as soon as they were available and will take any new jabs as they're developed and won't ignore government advice.
But surely there must be some way to kill this virus in the air without killing ourselves.
We can kill it on our hands and other surfaces using various household products.
Silly question but wouldn't finding some kind of SAFE air spraying conditioning be a better option.
 
williamalex1 said:
I don't believe it's a conspiracy, I gladly took all my jabs as soon as they were available and will take any new jabs as they're developed and won't ignore government advice.
But surely there must be some way to kill this virus in the air without killing ourselves.
We can kill it on our hands and other surfaces using various household products.
Silly question but wouldn't some kind of SAFE air spraying conditioning be a better option.
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How about bleach vaccinations ?
 
Currently isolating after the girl I've been dating has tested positive for Omicron. Found out while I was playing golf today but luckily on my own so trudged off and got a PCR.
 
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