Quoting Barry Martin to Nancy Backus on 09-Jan-2020 11:24 <=-
I inquired at my pharmacy this morning -- the Shingrix vaccine is
still on backorder/coming in in small quantities, so I'm still on the waiting list.
I inquired at my pharmacy this morning -- the Shingrix vaccine is
still on backorder/coming in in small quantities, so I'm still on the waiting list.
Interesting... I wonder if your store chain has the same supplier
that mine does... since we do seem to be getting a supply now...
enough so that they are advertising the availability.... but
then, they did also just scrap the waiting list, and tell people
to just come in and get theirs now, when asked about it....
Quoting Barry Martin to Nancy Backus on 14-Jan-2020 07:50 <=-
I inquired at my pharmacy this morning -- the Shingrix vaccine is
still on backorder/coming in in small quantities, so I'm still on the
waiting list.
Interesting... I wonder if your store chain has the same supplierSo think I should ask? <g> They might have told me back when I got on
that mine does... since we do seem to be getting a supply now...
enough so that they are advertising the availability.... but then,
they did also just scrap the waiting list, and tell people to just
come in and get theirs now, when asked about it....
the waiting list: the supplier was creating the vaccine from a lab in
a single floor and due to the popularity of the vaccine was builing a whole building.
I inquired at my pharmacy this morning -- the Shingrix vaccine is
still on backorder/coming in in small quantities, so I'm still on the
waiting list.
Interesting... I wonder if your store chain has the same supplierSo think I should ask? <g> They might have told me back when I got on
that mine does... since we do seem to be getting a supply now...
enough so that they are advertising the availability.... but then,
they did also just scrap the waiting list, and tell people to just
come in and get theirs now, when asked about it....
the waiting list: the supplier was creating the vaccine from a lab in
a single floor and due to the popularity of the vaccine was builing a whole building.
That was the story back then here as well.... I'd think by now
that building would hasve been built, though... :)
Quoting Barry Martin to Nancy Backus on 22-Jan-2020 10:10 <=-
I inquired at my pharmacy this morning -- the Shingrix vaccine is
still on backorder/coming in in small quantities, so I'm still on the
waiting list.
Interesting... I wonder if your store chain has the same supplier
that mine does... since we do seem to be getting a supply now...
enough so that they are advertising the availability.... but then,
they did also just scrap the waiting list, and tell people to just
come in and get theirs now, when asked about it....
So think I should ask? <g> They might have told me back when I got on
the waiting list: the supplier was creating the vaccine from a lab in
a single floor and due to the popularity of the vaccine was builing a
whole building.
That was the story back then here as well.... I'd think by now thatOne would think so. Maybe a bit of a delay in getting the lab
building would have been built, though... :)
equipment, then 'cooking' the vaccine... I expect a month or so. The pharmacy didn't say; I gently inquired but they didn't know. I do
know their stock comes from the main pharmacy site outside of Des
Moines, so they're bound by what their main site is supplied.
... Charity: generous impulse to give away items not used.
So... today we were unexpectedly at the pharmacy to pick up
antibiotics, and did have some extra time, so I asked again about
the Shingrex... I could have had the first shot today, but it
turned out my copay from my drug insurance would have been
$80-90, probably for each of the shots... So I decided to wait a
little longer... And probably just as well, as the info that
came with the antibiotics advised against getting any
immunizations while taking it...
I inquired at my pharmacy this morning -- the Shingrix vaccine is
still on backorder/coming in in small quantities, so I'm still on the
waiting list.
Interesting... I wonder if your store chain has the same supplier
that mine does... since we do seem to be getting a supply now...
enough so that they are advertising the availability.... but then,
they did also just scrap the waiting list, and tell people to just
come in and get theirs now, when asked about it....
So think I should ask? <g> They might have told me back when I got on
the waiting list: the supplier was creating the vaccine from a lab in
a single floor and due to the popularity of the vaccine was builing a
whole building.
That was the story back then here as well.... I'd think by now thatOne would think so. Maybe a bit of a delay in getting the lab
building would have been built, though... :)
equipment, then 'cooking' the vaccine... I expect a month or so. The pharmacy didn't say; I gently inquired but they didn't know. I do
know their stock comes from the main pharmacy site outside of Des
Moines, so they're bound by what their main site is supplied.
Interesting.... I suppose that there might be some sort of
hierarchy as to where the supplies go first.... and/or there
might have been a waiting list for the pharmacies requesting the supplies....
... Charity: generous impulse to give away items not used.
In some cases, that does seem to be the case, I must say... ;)
... ù ><> øú<>< ><>.úø It's fish!
Quoting Barry Martin to Nancy Backus on 30-Jan-2020 15:38 <=-
(If you read these in sequence, no, I didn't find the tagline about
the kids selecting the retirement home.)
So... today we were unexpectedly at the pharmacy to pick upOuch on the co-pay! Sort of reminds me of years ago my medical doctor recommended a shot of some sort. Go to the pharmacy in the store
antibiotics, and did have some extra time, so I asked again about the
Shingrex... I could have had the first shot today, but it turned out
my copay from my drug insurance would have been $80-90, probably for
each of the shots... So I decided to wait a little longer... And
probably just as well, as the info that came with the antibiotics
advised against getting any immunizations while taking it...
(which was owned by the same company I worked for) - pharmacist checked and our insurance would only cover if the doctor's office gave the
shot. ... Phoned the doctor for an appointment (really the nurse) --
they had to order the vaccine/whatever it was from the affiliated
hospital and would take three days; the pharmacy had in stock and could have given then.
As for your not getting Shingrex shot at the time, good thing worked
out as it did with the admonishment not to concurrently take
antibiotics -- and possibly other medications.
So think I should ask? <g> They might have told me back when I got on
the waiting list: the supplier was creating the vaccine from a lab in
a single floor and due to the popularity of the vaccine was builing a
whole building.
That was the story back then here as well.... I'd think by now that
building would have been built, though... :)
One would think so. Maybe a bit of a delay in getting the lab
equipment, then 'cooking' the vaccine... I expect a month or so. The
pharmacy didn't say; I gently inquired but they didn't know. I do
know their stock comes from the main pharmacy site outside of Des
Moines, so they're bound by what their main site is supplied.
Interesting.... I suppose that there might be some sort of hierarchyAll possibilities. Could do all sorts of fun guessing but that's all
as to where the supplies go first.... and/or there might have been a
waiting list for the pharmacies requesting the supplies....
it would be: guesses. Still boils down to Wegman's has it and Hy-Vee doesn't. There are probably some local pharmacies with Shingrex in
stock: when I inquire get the apologetic 'not yet' with the semi side
note other places may have if you're in a rush to get it. In my
specific case I'm not in a rush and so no need to go shopping for it.
... Charity: generous impulse to give away items not used.
In some cases, that does seem to be the case, I must say... ;)I'll admit to being in that group: my Mother used to send turtleneck shirts: thank you, except no pocket for pens, etc. (didn't need
reading glasses back then!), plus my beard stubble (on the neck where I shave) would get plucked by the fabric - ouch!
... ù ><> øú<>< ><>.úø It's fish!
Yummy! S.N.: if you like fish Gorton's has some battered in potato
(!) -- light taste of hash browns! I think tasty. :)
(If you read these in sequence, no, I didn't find the tagline about
the kids selecting the retirement home.)
I do... and I didn't find one in my file, either... ;)
So... today we were unexpectedly at the pharmacy to pick upOuch on the co-pay! Sort of reminds me of years ago my medical doctor recommended a shot of some sort. Go to the pharmacy in the store
antibiotics, and did have some extra time, so I asked again about the
Shingrex... I could have had the first shot today, but it turned out
my copay from my drug insurance would have been $80-90, probably for
each of the shots... So I decided to wait a little longer... And
probably just as well, as the info that came with the antibiotics
advised against getting any immunizations while taking it...
(which was owned by the same company I worked for) - pharmacist checked and our insurance would only cover if the doctor's office gave the
shot. ... Phoned the doctor for an appointment (really the nurse) --
they had to order the vaccine/whatever it was from the affiliated
hospital and would take three days; the pharmacy had in stock and could have given then.
Yup... I remember you mentioning that once... Some shots, the
doctor's office has to charge more for than the pharmacy does...
one just has to ask and stay alert.... ;)
As for your not getting Shingrex shot at the time, good thing worked
out as it did with the admonishment not to concurrently take
antibiotics -- and possibly other medications.
Right... I will get it eventually, though... ;)
So think I should ask? <g> They might have told me back when I got on
the waiting list: the supplier was creating the vaccine from a lab in
a single floor and due to the popularity of the vaccine was builing a
whole building.
That was the story back then here as well.... I'd think by now that
building would have been built, though... :)
One would think so. Maybe a bit of a delay in getting the lab
equipment, then 'cooking' the vaccine... I expect a month or so. The
pharmacy didn't say; I gently inquired but they didn't know. I do
know their stock comes from the main pharmacy site outside of Des
Moines, so they're bound by what their main site is supplied.
Interesting.... I suppose that there might be some sort of hierarchyAll possibilities. Could do all sorts of fun guessing but that's all
as to where the supplies go first.... and/or there might have been a
waiting list for the pharmacies requesting the supplies....
it would be: guesses. Still boils down to Wegman's has it and Hy-Vee doesn't. There are probably some local pharmacies with Shingrex in
stock: when I inquire get the apologetic 'not yet' with the semi side
note other places may have if you're in a rush to get it. In my
specific case I'm not in a rush and so no need to go shopping for it.
True... And with no rush, might as well just wait and be
patient... ;)
... Charity: generous impulse to give away items not used.
In some cases, that does seem to be the case, I must say... ;)I'll admit to being in that group: my Mother used to send turtleneck shirts: thank you, except no pocket for pens, etc. (didn't need
reading glasses back then!), plus my beard stubble (on the neck where I shave) would get plucked by the fabric - ouch!
Less useful for you than she was figuring... ;)
... ù ><> øú<>< ><>.úø It's fish!
Yummy! S.N.: if you like fish Gorton's has some battered in potato
(!) -- light taste of hash browns! I think tasty. :)
I might check that out... I don't buy much fish to cook at home
anymore, now that we have sushi so often at Fu's... :) But once
in a while I get the urge... ;)
Quoting Barry Martin to Nancy Backus on 05-Feb-2020 08:39 <=-
(If you read these in sequence, no, I didn't find the tagline about
the kids selecting the retirement home.)
I do... and I didn't find one in my file, either... ;)I did find something for the previous message; had originally used 'retire' as the search term, then tried 'home'.
Ouch on the co-pay! Sort of reminds me of years ago my medical doctor
recommended a shot of some sort. Go to the pharmacy in the store
(which was owned by the same company I worked for) - pharmacist checked
and our insurance would only cover if the doctor's office gave the
shot. ... Phoned the doctor for an appointment (really the nurse) --
they had to order the vaccine/whatever it was from the affiliated
hospital and would take three days; the pharmacy had in stock and
could have given then.
Yup... I remember you mentioning that once... Some shots, the doctor'sFortunately the pharmacist had checked ahead of time on the payments.
office has to charge more for than the pharmacy does... one just has
to ask and stay alert.... ;)
Interesting.... I suppose that there might be some sort of hierarchy
as to where the supplies go first.... and/or there might have been a
waiting list for the pharmacies requesting the supplies....
All possibilities. Could do all sorts of fun guessing but that's all
it would be: guesses. Still boils down to Wegman's has it and Hy-Vee
doesn't. There are probably some local pharmacies with Shingrex in
stock: when I inquire get the apologetic 'not yet' with the semi side
note other places may have if you're in a rush to get it. In my
specific case I'm not in a rush and so no need to go shopping for it.
True... And with no rush, might as well just wait and be patient... ;)True, plus there might be advantages to waiting: let others be the
guinea pigs to see if there are any reactions to the vaccine -- other
than common ones like "injection site irritation" and "if you are
allergic to any of the ingrediants".
... ù ><> øú<>< ><>.úø It's fish!
Yummy! S.N.: if you like fish Gorton's has some battered in potato
(!) -- light taste of hash browns! I think tasty. :)
I might check that out... I don't buy much fish to cook at homePlus it's a different fish from sushi. Probably a different fish but
anymore, now that we have sushi so often at Fu's... :) But once in
a while I get the urge... ;)
I'm talking presentation.
... Accountant to a fisherman: "So what's your net worth?"
(If you read these in sequence, no, I didn't find the tagline about
the kids selecting the retirement home.)
I do... and I didn't find one in my file, either... ;)I did find something for the previous message; had originally used 'retire' as the search term, then tried 'home'.
Yes, I saw that... And just now, I searched through my whole
file, and didn't find anything for 'home' in my file either...
but now I've snagged yours... <G> Oh, and in the process, I
escaped out before picking a tagline, so there wasn't anything
for the last message... <G>
Ouch on the co-pay! Sort of reminds me of years ago my medical doctor
recommended a shot of some sort. Go to the pharmacy in the store
(which was owned by the same company I worked for) - pharmacist checked
and our insurance would only cover if the doctor's office gave the
shot. ... Phoned the doctor for an appointment (really the nurse) --
they had to order the vaccine/whatever it was from the affiliated
hospital and would take three days; the pharmacy had in stock and
could have given then.
Yup... I remember you mentioning that once... Some shots, the doctor'sFortunately the pharmacist had checked ahead of time on the payments.
office has to charge more for than the pharmacy does... one just has
to ask and stay alert.... ;)
Good thing.... I think that that might be standard procedure at
my pharmacy... at least with just a little interest in the cost
by the customer... ;)
... ù ><> øú<>< ><>.úø It's fish!
Yummy! S.N.: if you like fish Gorton's has some battered in potato
(!) -- light taste of hash browns! I think tasty. :)
I might check that out... I don't buy much fish to cook at homePlus it's a different fish from sushi. Probably a different fish but
anymore, now that we have sushi so often at Fu's... :) But once in
a while I get the urge... ;)
I'm talking presentation.
I did check today in the store to see if Wegmans had that....
couldn't find any battered in potato.... Generally the Gorton's
is a white fish like haddock... so definitely different fish as
well as different presentation from sushi.... :)
... Accountant to a fisherman: "So what's your net worth?"
Fisherman: "My livelihood"... ;)
Quoting Barry Martin to Nancy Backus on 09-Feb-2020 09:22 <=-
(If you read these in sequence, no, I didn't find the tagline about
the kids selecting the retirement home.)
I do... and I didn't find one in my file, either... ;)
I did find something for the previous message; had originally used
'retire' as the search term, then tried 'home'.
Yes, I saw that... And just now, I searched through my whole file,I thought that last message looked a little empty!
and didn't find anything for 'home' in my file either... but now I've
snagged yours... <G> Oh, and in the process, I escaped out before
picking a tagline, so there wasn't anything for the last message... <G>
Yup... I remember you mentioning that once... Some shots, the
doctor's office has to charge more for than the pharmacy does...
one just has to ask and stay alert.... ;)
Fortunately the pharmacist had checked ahead of time on the payments.
Good thing.... I think that that might be standard procedure at myYes, I'm thinking the standard procedure would be to check the
pharmacy... at least with just a little interest in the cost by the
customer... ;)
coverage and pricing before issuing the shot; medication one can refuse the transaction and so not pick up but with a shot the service has been rendered and so pretty much obligated to pay. ...Noticed some time
back the Walgreens outdoor sign stated the flu shot was free by most insurances.
Yummy! S.N.: if you like fish Gorton's has some battered in potato
(!) -- light taste of hash browns! I think tasty. :)
I might check that out... I don't buy much fish to cook at home
anymore, now that we have sushi so often at Fu's... :) But once in
a while I get the urge... ;)
Plus it's a different fish from sushi. Probably a different fish but
I'm talking presentation.
I did check today in the store to see if Wegmans had that....yes. And a better description: "Potato Crunch". I wrote that down a
couldn't find any battered in potato.... Generally the Gorton's is a
white fish like haddock... so definitely different fish as well as
different presentation from sushi.... :)
I ate the last and want to get some more. Their web page plus picture
of packaging:
https://www.gortons.com/products/potato-crunch-fish-fillets/
I didn't see it on-line at the Wegman's site but then I've purchased
items at Hy-Vee and didn't find on-line.
... Trade some coffee-flavoured M&Ms for the fish! (There seems to
be a flaw in there some where! <gg>)
... Accountant to a fisherman: "So what's your net worth?"
Fisherman: "My livelihood"... ;)Does he work for scale?!
Yup... I remember you mentioning that once... Some shots, the
doctor's office has to charge more for than the pharmacy does...
one just has to ask and stay alert.... ;)
Fortunately the pharmacist had checked ahead of time on the payments.
Good thing.... I think that that might be standard procedure at myYes, I'm thinking the standard procedure would be to check the
pharmacy... at least with just a little interest in the cost by the
customer... ;)
coverage and pricing before issuing the shot; medication one can refuse the transaction and so not pick up but with a shot the service has been rendered and so pretty much obligated to pay. ...Noticed some time
back the Walgreens outdoor sign stated the flu shot was free by most insurances.
That's generally the case, wherever one gets the flu shot... at a
pharmacy or at the doctor's office... :)
Yummy! S.N.: if you like fish Gorton's has some battered in potato
(!) -- light taste of hash browns! I think tasty. :)
I might check that out... I don't buy much fish to cook at home
anymore, now that we have sushi so often at Fu's... :) But once in
a while I get the urge... ;)
Plus it's a different fish from sushi. Probably a different fish but
I'm talking presentation.
I did check today in the store to see if Wegmans had that....yes. And a better description: "Potato Crunch". I wrote that down a
couldn't find any battered in potato.... Generally the Gorton's is a
white fish like haddock... so definitely different fish as well as
different presentation from sushi.... :)
I ate the last and want to get some more. Their web page plus picture
of packaging:
https://www.gortons.com/products/potato-crunch-fish-fillets/
I didn't see it on-line at the Wegman's site but then I've purchased
items at Hy-Vee and didn't find on-line.
Well, I checked again, looking for the "Potato Crunch", and still
didn't find it at our Wegmans store.... possible that it could be
at a larger Wegmans store, but if you didn't see it on the
website, maybe not...
... Trade some coffee-flavoured M&Ms for the fish! (There seems to
be a flaw in there some where! <gg>)
The first one being that I've never seen the coffee-flavored M&Ms
here, so wouldn't have them to trade... <G> The second one being
managing the trade.... ;)
Quoting Barry Martin to Nancy Backus on 16-Feb-2020 10:06 <=-
Fortunately the pharmacist had checked ahead of time on the payments.
Good thing.... I think that that might be standard procedure at my
pharmacy... at least with just a little interest in the cost by the
customer... ;)
Yes, I'm thinking the standard procedure would be to check the
coverage and pricing before issuing the shot; medication one can refuse
the transaction and so not pick up but with a shot the service has been
rendered and so pretty much obligated to pay. ...Noticed some time
back the Walgreens outdoor sign stated the flu shot was free by most
insurances.
That's generally the case, wherever one gets the flu shot... at aTrue, just sometimes 'advertising the obvious' gets more business.
pharmacy or at the doctor's office... :)
I did check today in the store to see if Wegmans had that....
couldn't find any battered in potato.... Generally the Gorton's is a
white fish like haddock... so definitely different fish as well as
different presentation from sushi.... :)
yes. And a better description: "Potato Crunch". I wrote that down as
I ate the last and want to get some more. Their web page plus picture
of packaging:
https://www.gortons.com/products/potato-crunch-fish-fillets/
I didn't see it on-line at the Wegman's site but then I've purchased
items at Hy-Vee and didn't find on-line.
Well, I checked again, looking for the "Potato Crunch", and stillI'm thinking it might be like my no coffee-flavoured M&Ms at Hy-Vee:
didn't find it at our Wegmans store.... possible that it could be at a
larger Wegmans store, but if you didn't see it on the website, maybe
not...
just don't carry.
Do know the websites might indicate the store doesn't have when really
do: when I was working my store's website would indicate we didn't
have certain stock when we did. On-hand count was correct. We found
out if below a certain number would not be listed. Also had something
to do with popularity: not a popular item with the in-person shoppers
then the website might list to get rid of it to the web shoppers.
... Trade some coffee-flavoured M&Ms for the fish! (There seems to
be a flaw in there some where! <gg>)
The first one being that I've never seen the coffee-flavored M&MsBetter hurry before the temperatures warm up and the fish would thaw!!
here, so wouldn't have them to trade... <G> The second one being
managing the trade.... ;)
Fortunately the pharmacist had checked ahead of time on the payments.
Good thing.... I think that that might be standard procedure at my
pharmacy... at least with just a little interest in the cost by the
customer... ;)
Yes, I'm thinking the standard procedure would be to check the
coverage and pricing before issuing the shot; medication one can refuse
the transaction and so not pick up but with a shot the service has been
rendered and so pretty much obligated to pay. ...Noticed some time
back the Walgreens outdoor sign stated the flu shot was free by most
insurances.
That's generally the case, wherever one gets the flu shot... at aTrue, just sometimes 'advertising the obvious' gets more business.
pharmacy or at the doctor's office... :)
Or gets the customer's attention better... ;)
I did check today in the store to see if Wegmans had that....
couldn't find any battered in potato.... Generally the Gorton's is a
white fish like haddock... so definitely different fish as well as
different presentation from sushi.... :)
yes. And a better description: "Potato Crunch". I wrote that down as
I ate the last and want to get some more. Their web page plus picture
of packaging:
https://www.gortons.com/products/potato-crunch-fish-fillets/
I didn't see it on-line at the Wegman's site but then I've purchased
items at Hy-Vee and didn't find on-line.
Well, I checked again, looking for the "Potato Crunch", and stillI'm thinking it might be like my no coffee-flavoured M&Ms at Hy-Vee:
didn't find it at our Wegmans store.... possible that it could be at a
larger Wegmans store, but if you didn't see it on the website, maybe
not...
just don't carry.
And might be a regional thing.... or, if you have it for a while
and then it disappears, more proof that you may be a test market
for new food products.... ;)
Do know the websites might indicate the store doesn't have when really
do: when I was working my store's website would indicate we didn't
have certain stock when we did. On-hand count was correct. We found
out if below a certain number would not be listed. Also had something
to do with popularity: not a popular item with the in-person shoppers
then the website might list to get rid of it to the web shoppers.
Various factors playing in there... ;)
... Trade some coffee-flavoured M&Ms for the fish! (There seems to
be a flaw in there some where! <gg>)
The first one being that I've never seen the coffee-flavored M&MsBetter hurry before the temperatures warm up and the fish would thaw!!
here, so wouldn't have them to trade... <G> The second one being
managing the trade.... ;)
Apparently dry ice works well to preserve such items in
shipping... ;) But, as I said, I don't seem to have the M&Ms to
trade in the first place... ;)
Quoting Barry Martin to Nancy Backus on 23-Feb-2020 08:37 <=-
Yes, I'm thinking the standard procedure would be to check the
coverage and pricing before issuing the shot; medication one can refuse
the transaction and so not pick up but with a shot the service has been
rendered and so pretty much obligated to pay. ...Noticed some time
back the Walgreens outdoor sign stated the flu shot was free by most
insurances.
That's generally the case, wherever one gets the flu shot... at a
pharmacy or at the doctor's office... :)
True, just sometimes 'advertising the obvious' gets more business.
Or gets the customer's attention better... ;)I'm thinking 'free' gets the customers' attention! Plus this sign
says 'free' and the other doesn't, so maybe a cost? Little tricks of advertising.
Well, I checked again, looking for the "Potato Crunch", and still
didn't find it at our Wegmans store.... possible that it could be at
a larger Wegmans store, but if you didn't see it on the website,
maybe not...
I'm thinking it might be like my no coffee-flavoured M&Ms at Hy-Vee:
just don't carry.
And might be a regional thing.... or, if you have it for a while andQuite possible. And I haven't checked at the gas stations to see if
then it disappears, more proof that you may be a test market for new
food products.... ;)
she was able to get any in from her second supplier. Last week was
only one week and she indicated the earliest would be closer to two.
Do know the websites might indicate the store doesn't have when really
do: when I was working my store's website would indicate we didn't
have certain stock when we did. On-hand count was correct. We found
out if below a certain number would not be listed. Also had something
to do with popularity: not a popular item with the in-person shoppers
then the website might list to get rid of it to the web shoppers.
Various factors playing in there... ;)Sort of learned that when working at the store and the company went on-line: how come dot-com says we have three of this which is right
and none of these when I have one in my hands and the on-hand count is right?
... Trade some coffee-flavoured M&Ms for the fish! (There seems to
be a flaw in there some where! <gg>)
The first one being that I've never seen the coffee-flavored M&Ms
here, so wouldn't have them to trade... <G> The second one being
managing the trade.... ;)
Better hurry before the temperatures warm up and the fish would thaw!!
Apparently dry ice works well to preserve such items in shipping... ;)Yes, I've heard dry ice works quite well though no first-hand
But, as I said, I don't seem to have the M&Ms to trade in the first
place... ;)
experience.
Tangent on the shipping of refrigerated items, I was living at the apartment and had ordered some parts from an electronics surplus
dealer. The parts were shipping in a (possibly also surplus) box with "KEEP FROZEN" preprinted. The manager knew I would probably be working later so she made room in freezer for the box; fortunately wasn't too
big but large enough to not be an easy fit.
I get home, knock on the office door. ...Confused by the package that
has to be kept frozen: I didn't order anything, my parents have
shipped foods that should be kept cool but only in winter and they
hadn't said anything. Look at the return address and probably laugh
when seeing its the electronics parts, ...Pretty sure I gave the
managers a bottle of wine or something for their concern.
Yes, I'm thinking the standard procedure would be to check the
coverage and pricing before issuing the shot; medication one can refuse
the transaction and so not pick up but with a shot the service has been
rendered and so pretty much obligated to pay. ...Noticed some time
back the Walgreens outdoor sign stated the flu shot was free by most
insurances.
That's generally the case, wherever one gets the flu shot... at a
pharmacy or at the doctor's office... :)
True, just sometimes 'advertising the obvious' gets more business.
Or gets the customer's attention better... ;)I'm thinking 'free' gets the customers' attention! Plus this sign
says 'free' and the other doesn't, so maybe a cost? Little tricks of advertising.
MIght be a trick... but not necessarily to get customers to
choose away from competitors.... ;) OTOH, it might just be that
all the pharmacies are just trying to make sure that as many
people as possible do get their flu shots.... :)
Well, I checked again, looking for the "Potato Crunch", and still
didn't find it at our Wegmans store.... possible that it could be at
a larger Wegmans store, but if you didn't see it on the website,
maybe not...
I'm thinking it might be like my no coffee-flavoured M&Ms at Hy-Vee:
just don't carry.
And might be a regional thing.... or, if you have it for a while andQuite possible. And I haven't checked at the gas stations to see if
then it disappears, more proof that you may be a test market for new
food products.... ;)
she was able to get any in from her second supplier. Last week was
only one week and she indicated the earliest would be closer to two.
Just have to be patient... ;)
Do know the websites might indicate the store doesn't have when really
do: when I was working my store's website would indicate we didn't
have certain stock when we did. On-hand count was correct. We found
out if below a certain number would not be listed. Also had something
to do with popularity: not a popular item with the in-person shoppers
then the website might list to get rid of it to the web shoppers.
Various factors playing in there... ;)Sort of learned that when working at the store and the company went on-line: how come dot-com says we have three of this which is right
and none of these when I have one in my hands and the on-hand count is right?
Definite inconsistencies... ;)
... Trade some coffee-flavoured M&Ms for the fish! (There seems to
be a flaw in there some where! <gg>)
The first one being that I've never seen the coffee-flavored M&Ms
here, so wouldn't have them to trade... <G> The second one being
managing the trade.... ;)
Better hurry before the temperatures warm up and the fish would thaw!!
Apparently dry ice works well to preserve such items in shipping... ;)Yes, I've heard dry ice works quite well though no first-hand
But, as I said, I don't seem to have the M&Ms to trade in the first
place... ;)
experience.
In the past, I got some packages of Omaha Steak products... they
were packed in styrofoam cases and had dry ice packs to keep them
cold... things were always rock solid... ;) The cases have made
quite nice coolers ever since... ;)
Tangent on the shipping of refrigerated items, I was living at the apartment and had ordered some parts from an electronics surplus
dealer. The parts were shipping in a (possibly also surplus) box with "KEEP FROZEN" preprinted. The manager knew I would probably be working later so she made room in freezer for the box; fortunately wasn't too
big but large enough to not be an easy fit.
Probably was a reused box... :)
I get home, knock on the office door. ...Confused by the package that
has to be kept frozen: I didn't order anything, my parents have
shipped foods that should be kept cool but only in winter and they
hadn't said anything. Look at the return address and probably laugh
when seeing its the electronics parts, ...Pretty sure I gave the
managers a bottle of wine or something for their concern.
At least the electronics shouldn't have been hurt by the
freezing... :)
Quoting Barry Martin to Nancy Backus on 29-Feb-2020 08:58 <=-
shot was free by most insurances.
That's generally the case, wherever one gets the flu shot... at a
pharmacy or at the doctor's office... :)
True, just sometimes 'advertising the obvious' gets more business.
Or gets the customer's attention better... ;)
I'm thinking 'free' gets the customers' attention! Plus this sign
says 'free' and the other doesn't, so maybe a cost? Little tricks of
advertising.
MIght be a trick... but not necessarily to get customers to chooseRight: customer notes the 'free/covered by most insurances' at pharmacy with the sign: "hmmm: wonder if mine does the same?" and checks out.
away from competitors.... ;) OTOH, it might just be that all the
pharmacies are just trying to make sure that as many people as
possible do get their flu shots.... :)
I'm thinking it might be like my no coffee-flavoured M&Ms at Hy-Vee:
just don't carry.
And might be a regional thing.... or, if you have it for a while and
then it disappears, more proof that you may be a test market for new
food products.... ;)
Quite possible. And I haven't checked at the gas stations to see if
she was able to get any in from her second supplier. Last week was
only one week and she indicated the earliest would be closer to two.
Just have to be patient... ;)And when coming home didn't even think to stop at the gas station;
didn't even think of it earlier that morning. <note for next time>
Do know the websites might indicate the store doesn't have when really
do: when I was working my store's website would indicate we didn't
have certain stock when we did. On-hand count was correct. We found
out if below a certain number would not be listed. Also had something
to do with popularity: not a popular item with the in-person shoppers
then the website might list to get rid of it to the web shoppers.
Various factors playing in there... ;)
Sort of learned that when working at the store and the company went
on-line: how come dot-com says we have three of this which is right
and none of these when I have one in my hands and the on-hand count is
right?
Definite inconsistencies... ;)Though probably made more sense when one looked at buying trends.
Yes, I've heard dry ice works quite well though no first-hand
experience.
In the past, I got some packages of Omaha Steak products... theyNice little side-gift!
were packed in styrofoam cases and had dry ice packs to keep them
cold... things were always rock solid... ;) The cases have made
quite nice coolers ever since... ;)
Tangent on the shipping of refrigerated items, I was living at the
apartment and had ordered some parts from an electronics surplus
dealer. The parts were shipping in a (possibly also surplus) box with
"KEEP FROZEN" preprinted. The manager knew I would probably be working
later so she made room in freezer for the box; fortunately wasn't too
big but large enough to not be an easy fit.
Probably was a reused box... :)I'm thinking it was an overrun as the company bought surplus
electronics and so probably bought their supplies from extras in other areas.
I get home, knock on the office door. ...Confused by the package that
has to be kept frozen: I didn't order anything, my parents have
shipped foods that should be kept cool but only in winter and they
hadn't said anything. Look at the return address and probably laugh
when seeing its the electronics parts, ...Pretty sure I gave the
managers a bottle of wine or something for their concern.
At least the electronics shouldn't have been hurt by theNot at normal home freezer temperatures. :)
freezing... :)
shot was free by most insurances.
That's generally the case, wherever one gets the flu shot... at a
pharmacy or at the doctor's office... :)
True, just sometimes 'advertising the obvious' gets more business.
Or gets the customer's attention better... ;)
I'm thinking 'free' gets the customers' attention! Plus this sign
says 'free' and the other doesn't, so maybe a cost? Little tricks of
advertising.
MIght be a trick... but not necessarily to get customers to chooseRight: customer notes the 'free/covered by most insurances' at pharmacy with the sign: "hmmm: wonder if mine does the same?" and checks out.
away from competitors.... ;) OTOH, it might just be that all the
pharmacies are just trying to make sure that as many people as
possible do get their flu shots.... :)
And so, theoretically, more people get their shot, and there is
more protection overall.... :)
I'm thinking it might be like my no coffee-flavoured M&Ms at Hy-Vee:
just don't carry.
And might be a regional thing.... or, if you have it for a while and
then it disappears, more proof that you may be a test market for new
food products.... ;)
Quite possible. And I haven't checked at the gas stations to see if
she was able to get any in from her second supplier. Last week was
only one week and she indicated the earliest would be closer to two.
Just have to be patient... ;)And when coming home didn't even think to stop at the gas station;
didn't even think of it earlier that morning. <note for next time>
You'll think of it next time you need gas, I suppose... ;)
Do know the websites might indicate the store doesn't have when really
do: when I was working my store's website would indicate we didn't
have certain stock when we did. On-hand count was correct. We found
out if below a certain number would not be listed. Also had something
to do with popularity: not a popular item with the in-person shoppers
then the website might list to get rid of it to the web shoppers.
Various factors playing in there... ;)
Sort of learned that when working at the store and the company went
on-line: how come dot-com says we have three of this which is right
and none of these when I have one in my hands and the on-hand count is
right?
Definite inconsistencies... ;)Though probably made more sense when one looked at buying trends.
Possibly... and to the trained eye... ;)
... A mind stretched by new ideas can never go back to its
original size.
Quoting Barry Martin to Nancy Backus on 06-Mar-2020 08:47 <=-
I'm thinking 'free' gets the customers' attention! Plus this sign
says 'free' and the other doesn't, so maybe a cost? Little tricks of
advertising.
MIght be a trick... but not necessarily to get customers to choose
away from competitors.... ;) OTOH, it might just be that all the
pharmacies are just trying to make sure that as many people as
possible do get their flu shots.... :)
Right: customer notes the 'free/covered by most insurances' at pharmacy
with the sign: "hmmm: wonder if mine does the same?" and checks out.
And so, theoretically, more people get their shot, and there isIn theory. On one hand does provide some protection with the
more protection overall.... :)
generation of antibodies, on the other hand such as with the flu shot
is missing some. Could be better than none.
I'll admit to not having a solid reason to not getting a flu shot but
I also don't have a solid reason to get it.
OTOH using Shingrix as an example I had Chicken Pox, probably twice,
I am at risk for Shingles and have seen what happens to others -- stab
me!
Quite possible. And I haven't checked at the gas stations to see if
she was able to get any in from her second supplier. Last week was
only one week and she indicated the earliest would be closer to two.
Just have to be patient... ;)
And when coming home didn't even think to stop at the gas station;
didn't even think of it earlier that morning. <note for next time>
You'll think of it next time you need gas, I suppose... ;)Apparently I wasn't meant to yesterday: coming back from the grocery
store did think of it: "I have to get in the other lane" but cars
over there. Travel, travel - temporarily forgot (self-driving cars
have been around for decades: human drives out of habit!) - 'oo! I need
to get over!" but more cars.
Various factors playing in there... ;)
Sort of learned that when working at the store and the company went
on-line: how come dot-com says we have three of this which is right
and none of these when I have one in my hands and the on-hand count is
right?
Definite inconsistencies... ;)
Though probably made more sense when one looked at buying trends.
Possibly... and to the trained eye... ;)Or the computer's algorithm! And that was probably based on someone's observations of selected items and then applied to the rest.
... A mind stretched by new ideas can never go back to itsThat might explain why mine is so stretched out and floppy!!
original size.
I'm thinking 'free' gets the customers' attention! Plus this sign
says 'free' and the other doesn't, so maybe a cost? Little tricks of
advertising.
MIght be a trick... but not necessarily to get customers to choose
away from competitors.... ;) OTOH, it might just be that all the
pharmacies are just trying to make sure that as many people as
possible do get their flu shots.... :)
Right: customer notes the 'free/covered by most insurances' at pharmacy
with the sign: "hmmm: wonder if mine does the same?" and checks out.
And so, theoretically, more people get their shot, and there isIn theory. On one hand does provide some protection with the
more protection overall.... :)
generation of antibodies, on the other hand such as with the flu shot
is missing some. Could be better than none.
I was thinking more in the overall case, that more people getting
their shots would mean overall a better protection as fewer
people would be likely to get sick from the flu in the first
place.... so less exposure for everyone... :)
I'll admit to not having a solid reason to not getting a flu shot but
I also don't have a solid reason to get it.
Ever since I got the flu from my parents, who'd ended up in the
hospital with the flu (even though they had had the shots, but
the docs thought it probably still had been effective at
lessening the severity of what they came down with), I've made
sure I got my flu shot each year... about the time they admitted
Daddy (and decided to treat Mommy in the lounger chair next to
him in the room), I came down with the worst case of flu I'd ever
had... that year's flu was a nasty one....
OTOH using Shingrix as an example I had Chicken Pox, probably twice,
I am at risk for Shingles and have seen what happens to others -- stab
me!
I'm on board with the general efficacy and usefulness of
vaccinations... I've had all mine... and will eventually get this
one too....
Quite possible. And I haven't checked at the gas stations to see if
she was able to get any in from her second supplier. Last week was
only one week and she indicated the earliest would be closer to two.
Just have to be patient... ;)
And when coming home didn't even think to stop at the gas station;
didn't even think of it earlier that morning. <note for next time>
You'll think of it next time you need gas, I suppose... ;)Apparently I wasn't meant to yesterday: coming back from the grocery
store did think of it: "I have to get in the other lane" but cars
over there. Travel, travel - temporarily forgot (self-driving cars
have been around for decades: human drives out of habit!) - 'oo! I need
to get over!" but more cars.
And certainly not important enough to risk an accident to get
over into the proper lane... <G> You'll get there soon enough...
;)
Quoting Barry Martin to Nancy Backus on 12-Mar-2020 12:29 <=-
customer notes the 'free/covered by most insurances' at pharmacy
with the sign: "hmmm: wonder if mine does the same?" and checks out.
And so, theoretically, more people get their shot, and there is
more protection overall.... :)
In theory. On one hand does provide some protection with the
generation of antibodies, on the other hand such as with the flu shot
is missing some. Could be better than none.
I was thinking more in the overall case, that more people gettingYou're probably right: less sickness tends to be healthier! (Yes, I
their shots would mean overall a better protection as fewer people
would be likely to get sick from the flu in the first place.... so
less exposure for everyone... :)
did type that on purpose!) The less spread of nasty germs the better,
so the washing of hands, sneezing into the shirt/blouse, etc.
(Sneezing into ones hand slows the airborne transmission but
accelerates the physical contact mode, not just shaking hands but
touching stuff.)
I do tend to believe a light contact with the germs is good: body develops antibodies. ...Lots of holes in there as far as technical.
I'll admit to not having a solid reason to not getting a flu shot but
I also don't have a solid reason to get it.
Ever since I got the flu from my parents, who'd ended up in theWith a personal experience like that I'd probably change my thinking.
hospital with the flu (even though they had had the shots, but the
docs thought it probably still had been effective at lessening the
severity of what they came down with), I've made sure I got my flu
shot each year... about the time they admitted Daddy (and decided to
treat Mommy in the lounger chair next to him in the room), I came down
with the worst case of flu I'd ever had... that year's flu was a nasty
one....
OTOH using Shingrix as an example I had Chicken Pox, probably twice,
I am at risk for Shingles and have seen what happens to others -- stab
me!
I'm on board with the general efficacy and usefulness ofShingrix can sort of be delayed because your somewhat covered by the original vaccination.
vaccinations... I've had all mine... and will eventually get this
one too....
Was reading where Shingrix may not be the one-dose-and-done as
originally thought -- seem to recall reading a recommendation for
another round in five years. Will see what my medical doctor
recommends when the time comes.
Quite possible. And I haven't checked at the gas stations to see if
she was able to get any in from her second supplier. Last week was
only one week and she indicated the earliest would be closer to two.
Just have to be patient... ;)
And when coming home didn't even think to stop at the gas station;
didn't even think of it earlier that morning. <note for next time>
You'll think of it next time you need gas, I suppose... ;)
Apparently I wasn't meant to yesterday: coming back from the grocery
store did think of it: "I have to get in the other lane" but cars
over there. Travel, travel - temporarily forgot (self-driving cars
have been around for decades: human drives out of habit!) - 'oo! I need
to get over!" but more cars.
And certainly not important enough to risk an accident to get overCause of crash: hankerin' for M&M's. Hmmmm!
into the proper lane... <G> You'll get there soon enough... ;)
customer notes the 'free/covered by most insurances' at pharmacy
with the sign: "hmmm: wonder if mine does the same?" and checks out.
And so, theoretically, more people get their shot, and there is
more protection overall.... :)
In theory. On one hand does provide some protection with the
generation of antibodies, on the other hand such as with the flu shot
is missing some. Could be better than none.
I was thinking more in the overall case, that more people gettingYou're probably right: less sickness tends to be healthier! (Yes, I
their shots would mean overall a better protection as fewer people
would be likely to get sick from the flu in the first place.... so
less exposure for everyone... :)
did type that on purpose!) The less spread of nasty germs the better,
so the washing of hands, sneezing into the shirt/blouse, etc.
And having fewer germs TO spread.... :)
(Sneezing into ones hand slows the airborne transmission but
accelerates the physical contact mode, not just shaking hands but
touching stuff.)
Yes, best to sneeze into a tissue (and toss it at once), or into
the sleeve... :)
OTOH using Shingrix as an example I had Chicken Pox, probably twice,
I am at risk for Shingles and have seen what happens to others -- stab
me!
I'm on board with the general efficacy and usefulness ofShingrix can sort of be delayed because your somewhat covered by the original vaccination.
vaccinations... I've had all mine... and will eventually get this
one too....
Oh... that's the one exception... never did get the original
shingles shot.... the Zostavax....
Was reading where Shingrix may not be the one-dose-and-done as
originally thought -- seem to recall reading a recommendation for
another round in five years. Will see what my medical doctor
recommends when the time comes.
I thought it was just the Zostavax that was likely to need the
booster.... the Shingrex is a two-dose shot from the get-go, so
I'd think it would last more than just five years....
Quite possible. And I haven't checked at the gas stations to see if
she was able to get any in from her second supplier. Last week was
only one week and she indicated the earliest would be closer to two.
Just have to be patient... ;)
And when coming home didn't even think to stop at the gas station;
didn't even think of it earlier that morning. <note for next time>
You'll think of it next time you need gas, I suppose... ;)
Apparently I wasn't meant to yesterday: coming back from the grocery
store did think of it: "I have to get in the other lane" but cars
over there. Travel, travel - temporarily forgot (self-driving cars
have been around for decades: human drives out of habit!) - 'oo! I need
to get over!" but more cars.
And certainly not important enough to risk an accident to get overCause of crash: hankerin' for M&M's. Hmmmm!
into the proper lane... <G> You'll get there soon enough... ;)
Nope, that doesn't fly.... <G>
Quoting Barry Martin to Nancy Backus on 24-Mar-2020 08:57 <=-
customer notes the 'free/covered by most insurances' at pharmacy
with the sign: "hmmm: wonder if mine does the same?" and checks out.
And so, theoretically, more people get their shot, and there is
more protection overall.... :)
In theory. On one hand does provide some protection with the
generation of antibodies, on the other hand such as with the flu shot
is missing some. Could be better than none.
I was thinking more in the overall case, that more people getting
their shots would mean overall a better protection as fewer people
would be likely to get sick from the flu in the first place.... so
less exposure for everyone... :)
You're probably right: less sickness tends to be healthier! (Yes, I
did type that on purpose!) The less spread of nasty germs the better,
so the washing of hands, sneezing into the shirt/blouse, etc.
And having fewer germs TO spread.... :)Yes, can't eliminate and the general problem seems to be one gets sick when overwhelmed. I don't know the scientific part as to the
overwhelmed point is, and seems that would vary from individual to individual. Still, avoidance seems the best policy, to minimizine.
Need some to build up immunity.
(Sneezing into ones hand slows the airborne transmission but
accelerates the physical contact mode, not just shaking hands but
touching stuff.)
Yes, best to sneeze into a tissue (and toss it at once), or intoAnd even after sneezing into a tissue and disposing it don't shake my hand, not touch the box, etc., then hand to me!
the sleeve... :)
OTOH using Shingrix as an example I had Chicken Pox, probably twice,
I am at risk for Shingles and have seen what happens to others -- stab
me!
I'm on board with the general efficacy and usefulness of
vaccinations... I've had all mine... and will eventually get this
one too....
Shingrix can sort of be delayed because your somewhat covered by the
original vaccination.
Oh... that's the one exception... never did get the original shinglesOops! Maybe go and give the pharmacist/health care provider something different beside COVID-19!
shot.... the Zostavax....
Was reading where Shingrix may not be the one-dose-and-done as
originally thought -- seem to recall reading a recommendation for
another round in five years. Will see what my medical doctor
recommends when the time comes.
I thought it was just the Zostavax that was likely to need theGuess we'll find out that answer eventually. Right now have a note paperclipped to my calendar to start asking about the second dose
booster.... the Shingrex is a two-dose shot from the get-go, so I'd
think it would last more than just five years....
towards the middle of April -- I can get the second shot after April 20 IIRC.
Will ask and do some on-line checking; probably put a note in my
calendar to inquire in four or five years -- what is said now may not
be accurate later.
And I haven't checked at the gas stations to see if
she was able to get any in from her second supplier. Last week was
only one week and she indicated the earliest would be closer to two.
Just have to be patient... ;)
And when coming home didn't even think to stop at the gas station;
didn't even think of it earlier that morning. <note for next time>
You'll think of it next time you need gas, I suppose... ;)
Apparently I wasn't meant to yesterday: coming back from the grocery
store did think of it: "I have to get in the other lane" but cars
over there. Travel, travel - temporarily forgot (self-driving cars
have been around for decades: human drives out of habit!) - 'oo! I need
to get over!" but more cars.
And certainly not important enough to risk an accident to get over
into the proper lane... <G> You'll get there soon enough... ;)
Cause of crash: hankerin' for M&M's. Hmmmm!
Nope, that doesn't fly.... <G>Checked two weeks ago and didn't have; will check later this week as
some of my Gas Points Perks are expiring.
Got interrupted last night with what turned out to be a long
call...
I was thinking more in the overall case, that more people getting
their shots would mean overall a better protection as fewer people
would be likely to get sick from the flu in the first place.... so
less exposure for everyone... :)
You're probably right: less sickness tends to be healthier! (Yes, I
did type that on purpose!) The less spread of nasty germs the better,
so the washing of hands, sneezing into the shirt/blouse, etc.
And having fewer germs TO spread.... :)Yes, can't eliminate and the general problem seems to be one gets sick when overwhelmed. I don't know the scientific part as to the
overwhelmed point is, and seems that would vary from individual to individual. Still, avoidance seems the best policy, to minimizine.
Need some to build up immunity.
Since each person's immune system is different (and can be
different even for the same person at different times), yes, that overwhelmed point is quite variable... And I'm a firm believer
in not getting too overboard on avoidance as well... it's a good
thing to build up one's immune system by some contact....
(Sneezing into ones hand slows the airborne transmission but
accelerates the physical contact mode, not just shaking hands but
touching stuff.)
Yes, best to sneeze into a tissue (and toss it at once), or intoAnd even after sneezing into a tissue and disposing it don't shake my hand, not touch the box, etc., then hand to me!
the sleeve... :)
Yup, one should have a little sense.... ;) The sleeve is
probably a better habit to get into... :)
OTOH using Shingrix as an example I had Chicken Pox, probably twice,
I am at risk for Shingles and have seen what happens to others -- stab
me!
I'm on board with the general efficacy and usefulness of
vaccinations... I've had all mine... and will eventually get this
one too....
Shingrix can sort of be delayed because your somewhat covered by the
original vaccination.
Oh... that's the one exception... never did get the original shinglesOops! Maybe go and give the pharmacist/health care provider something different beside COVID-19!
shot.... the Zostavax....
I think I'll wait to get the Shingrex now until COVID-19 is died
down... don't want to overtax the immune system right now... :)
Was reading where Shingrix may not be the one-dose-and-done as
originally thought -- seem to recall reading a recommendation for
another round in five years. Will see what my medical doctor
recommends when the time comes.
I thought it was just the Zostavax that was likely to need theGuess we'll find out that answer eventually. Right now have a note paperclipped to my calendar to start asking about the second dose
booster.... the Shingrex is a two-dose shot from the get-go, so I'd
think it would last more than just five years....
towards the middle of April -- I can get the second shot after April 20 IIRC.
Since the second dose is good from 2 to 6 months after the first,
I'd be inclined to wait till a little later in the cycle, unless
the COVID virus leaves your area more alone than it has ours....
Will ask and do some on-line checking; probably put a note in my
calendar to inquire in four or five years -- what is said now may not
be accurate later.
And you might be conflating with the older vaccine, too....
And I haven't checked at the gas stations to see if
she was able to get any in from her second supplier. Last week was
only one week and she indicated the earliest would be closer to two.
Just have to be patient... ;)
And when coming home didn't even think to stop at the gas station;
didn't even think of it earlier that morning. <note for next time>
You'll think of it next time you need gas, I suppose... ;)
Apparently I wasn't meant to yesterday: coming back from the grocery
store did think of it: "I have to get in the other lane" but cars
over there. Travel, travel - temporarily forgot (self-driving cars
have been around for decades: human drives out of habit!) - 'oo! I need
to get over!" but more cars.
And certainly not important enough to risk an accident to get over
into the proper lane... <G> You'll get there soon enough... ;)
Cause of crash: hankerin' for M&M's. Hmmmm!
Nope, that doesn't fly.... <G>Checked two weeks ago and didn't have; will check later this week as
some of my Gas Points Perks are expiring.
Good enough reason to stop by.... :)
Quoting Barry Martin to Nancy Backus on 02-Apr-2020 12:17 <=-
Got interrupted last night with what turned out to be a long call...That sounds like a "But First"!
And having fewer germs TO spread.... :)
Yes, can't eliminate and the general problem seems to be one gets
sick when overwhelmed. I don't know the scientific part as to the
overwhelmed point is, and seems that would vary from individual to
individual. Still, avoidance seems the best policy, to minimizine.
Need some to build up immunity.
Since each person's immune system is different (and can be differentRight. Germs and other nasties are going to be encountered no matter
even for the same person at different times), yes, that overwhelmed
point is quite variable... And I'm a firm believer in not getting
too overboard on avoidance as well... it's a good thing to build up
one's immune system by some contact....
what so let's be to some degree prepared. Ingesting a ton of
supplements on a regular basis probably isn't good in general, though
a spike in Vitamin C does seem to ward off many of my "I feel like I
might be coming down with a cold" incidents. No real difference in my lifestyle and meanderings, but obviously something was different and I felt wrong.
I will admit to bringing hand sanitizer with me (and using it!) when I
go out lately. (That activity highly curtailed.) Rarely used it until now as didn't feel a need to. Now - just a little extra layer of protection. BTW I did find some time back hand sanitizer makes a
pretty good remover for ink jet printer ink spills!
(Sneezing into ones hand slows the airborne transmission but
accelerates the physical contact mode, not just shaking hands but
touching stuff.)
Yes, best to sneeze into a tissue (and toss it at once), or into
the sleeve... :)
And even after sneezing into a tissue and disposing it don't shake my
hand, not touch the box, etc., then hand to me!
Yup, one should have a little sense.... ;) The sleeve is probably aSlight grossness coming up! If one has a wet sneeze then would be
better habit to get into... :)
much better to sneeze into the Kleexex than into one clothing. Logic should prevail.
Shingrix can sort of be delayed because you're somewhat covered by
the original vaccination.
Oh... that's the one exception... never did get the original shingles
shot.... the Zostavax....
Oops! Maybe go and give the pharmacist/health care provider something
different beside COVID-19!
I think I'll wait to get the Shingrex now until COVID-19 is diedI would probably wait also. My second part is coming up the end of
down... don't want to overtax the immune system right now... :)
the month; will ask the pharmacist's advice. (Starting is different
from continuing.)
Was reading where Shingrix may not be the one-dose-and-done as
originally thought -- seem to recall reading a recommendation for
another round in five years. Will see what my medical doctor
recommends when the time comes.
I thought it was just the Zostavax that was likely to need the
booster.... the Shingrex is a two-dose shot from the get-go, so I'd
think it would last more than just five years....
Guess we'll find out that answer eventually. Right now have a note
paperclipped to my calendar to start asking about the second dose
towards the middle of April -- I can get the second shot after April
20, IIRC.
Since the second dose is good from 2 to 6 months after the first,Here in eastern Iowa we're pretty much in the beginning of the cycle,
I'd be inclined to wait till a little later in the cycle, unless
the COVID virus leaves your area more alone than it has ours....
so yes, delaying the second dose may be the better option. May be classified as an 'optional procedure' and not allowed.
Will ask and do some on-line checking; probably put a note in my
calendar to inquire in four or five years -- what is said now may
not be accurate later.
And you might be conflating with the older vaccine, too....True. May be if the patient had the Zostavax plus Shingrix at certain ages does one thing or 'early Shingrix' (before they ran out) has one
rule and 'new Shingrix' (the one currently) has a different rule
because of the way it was produced.
And certainly not important enough to risk an accident to get over
into the proper lane... <G> You'll get there soon enough... ;)
Cause of crash: hankerin' for M&M's. Hmmmm!
Nope, that doesn't fly.... <G>
Checked two weeks ago and didn't have; will check later this week as
some of my Gas Points Perks are expiring.
Good enough reason to stop by.... :)As I think I said in an interim message did buy gas and the vendor had been unable to come up with a supply, though is still trying.
Got interrupted last night with what turned out to be a long call...That sounds like a "But First"!
One could say that... ;) With everyone in isolation of one sort
or another, seems there are more of those long calls, too....
It's good to be in contact, though... :)
And having fewer germs TO spread.... :)
Yes, can't eliminate and the general problem seems to be one gets
sick when overwhelmed. I don't know the scientific part as to the
overwhelmed point is, and seems that would vary from individual to
individual. Still, avoidance seems the best policy, to minimizine.
Need some to build up immunity.
Since each person's immune system is different (and can be differentRight. Germs and other nasties are going to be encountered no matter
even for the same person at different times), yes, that overwhelmed
point is quite variable... And I'm a firm believer in not getting
too overboard on avoidance as well... it's a good thing to build up
one's immune system by some contact....
what so let's be to some degree prepared. Ingesting a ton of
supplements on a regular basis probably isn't good in general, though
a spike in Vitamin C does seem to ward off many of my "I feel like I
might be coming down with a cold" incidents. No real difference in my lifestyle and meanderings, but obviously something was different and I felt wrong.
Some supplements can be helpful in boosting one's immune system,
in one way or another... :)
I will admit to bringing hand sanitizer with me (and using it!) when I
go out lately. (That activity highly curtailed.) Rarely used it until now as didn't feel a need to. Now - just a little extra layer of protection. BTW I did find some time back hand sanitizer makes a
pretty good remover for ink jet printer ink spills!
Hmmm... that almost sounds like an argument against using it on
one's sensitive hands... <G> Just like suggesting one not drink
CocaCola judging on its ability to peel paint off a car... ;)
(Sneezing into ones hand slows the airborne transmission but
accelerates the physical contact mode, not just shaking hands but
touching stuff.)
Yes, best to sneeze into a tissue (and toss it at once), or into
the sleeve... :)
And even after sneezing into a tissue and disposing it don't shake my
hand, not touch the box, etc., then hand to me!
Yup, one should have a little sense.... ;) The sleeve is probably aSlight grossness coming up! If one has a wet sneeze then would be
better habit to get into... :)
much better to sneeze into the Kleexex than into one clothing. Logic should prevail.
As long as one can predict what it would be like... <G>
Shingrix can sort of be delayed because you're somewhat covered by
the original vaccination.
Oh... that's the one exception... never did get the original shingles
shot.... the Zostavax....
Oops! Maybe go and give the pharmacist/health care provider something
different beside COVID-19!
I think I'll wait to get the Shingrex now until COVID-19 is diedI would probably wait also. My second part is coming up the end of
down... don't want to overtax the immune system right now... :)
the month; will ask the pharmacist's advice. (Starting is different
from continuing.)
Perhaps.... but definitely would check on the advisability of the timing.... possible that the pharmacy would just as soon postpone
to later in the effective period, given the pandemic situation...
Was reading where Shingrix may not be the one-dose-and-done as
originally thought -- seem to recall reading a recommendation for
another round in five years. Will see what my medical doctor
recommends when the time comes.
I thought it was just the Zostavax that was likely to need the
booster.... the Shingrex is a two-dose shot from the get-go, so I'd
think it would last more than just five years....
Guess we'll find out that answer eventually. Right now have a note
paperclipped to my calendar to start asking about the second dose
towards the middle of April -- I can get the second shot after April
20, IIRC.
Since the second dose is good from 2 to 6 months after the first,Here in eastern Iowa we're pretty much in the beginning of the cycle,
I'd be inclined to wait till a little later in the cycle, unless
the COVID virus leaves your area more alone than it has ours....
so yes, delaying the second dose may be the better option. May be classified as an 'optional procedure' and not allowed.
That, too... (sorta what I was getting at above, too)
Will ask and do some on-line checking; probably put a note in my
calendar to inquire in four or five years -- what is said now may
not be accurate later.
And you might be conflating with the older vaccine, too....True. May be if the patient had the Zostavax plus Shingrix at certain ages does one thing or 'early Shingrix' (before they ran out) has one
rule and 'new Shingrix' (the one currently) has a different rule
because of the way it was produced.
Lots of variables...
And certainly not important enough to risk an accident to get over
into the proper lane... <G> You'll get there soon enough... ;)
Cause of crash: hankerin' for M&M's. Hmmmm!
Nope, that doesn't fly.... <G>
Checked two weeks ago and didn't have; will check later this week as
some of my Gas Points Perks are expiring.
Good enough reason to stop by.... :)As I think I said in an interim message did buy gas and the vendor had been unable to come up with a supply, though is still trying.
Right... I did see that... :) Like I've been saying, quite
possible you were a test market for the coffee-flavored M&Ms, and
now you'll just have to wait until they decide to bring them out
for real... or never see them again, when they decide not to do
so... ;/
But, as I said, I don't seem to have the M&Ms to trade in the first NB>place... ;)
Quoting Barry Martin to Nancy Backus on 11-Apr-2020 09:14 <=-
Got interrupted last night with what turned out to be a long call...
That sounds like a "But First"!
One could say that... ;) With everyone in isolation of one sort orTrue: one doesn't realize how much communication is done just through pass-by contacts! Now all those pent-up mini-conversations burst
another, seems there are more of those long calls, too.... It's good
to be in contact, though... :)
through!
Yes, can't eliminate and the general problem seems to be one gets
sick when overwhelmed. I don't know the scientific part as to the
overwhelmed point is, and seems that would vary from individual to
individual. Still, avoidance seems the best policy, to minimizine.
Need some to build up immunity.
Since each person's immune system is different (and can be different
even for the same person at different times), yes, that overwhelmed
point is quite variable... And I'm a firm believer in not getting
too overboard on avoidance as well... it's a good thing to build up
one's immune system by some contact....
Right. Germs and other nasties are going to be encountered no matter
what so let's be to some degree prepared. Ingesting a ton of
supplements on a regular basis probably isn't good in general, though
a spike in Vitamin C does seem to ward off many of my "I feel like I
might be coming down with a cold" incidents. No real difference in my
lifestyle and meanderings, but obviously something was different and I
felt wrong.
Some supplements can be helpful in boosting one's immune system, inTrue, though may be skewed: someone taking supplements is probably
one way or another... :)
more likely to eat healthier, and do healthier activities including washing hands, which would help stay healthy. I do take a small assortment of supplements, seem to help which is good enough for me.
I will admit to bringing hand sanitizer with me (and using it!) when I
go out lately. (That activity highly curtailed.) Rarely used it until
now as didn't feel a need to. Now - just a little extra layer of
protection. BTW I did find some time back hand sanitizer makes a
pretty good remover for ink jet printer ink spills!
Hmmm... that almost sounds like an argument against using it on one'sI thought it was rust but the concept is the same. :) My guess is
sensitive hands... <G> Just like suggesting one not drink CocaCola
judging on its ability to peel paint off a car... ;)
the hand sanitizer's alcohol broke down the ink in a way water or
window cleaner did not.
...Looking at a label: "stop and ask a doctor
if skin irritation develops". Gee, I wonder what I would be told?!
I think I'll wait to get the Shingrex now until COVID-19 is died
down... don't want to overtax the immune system right now... :)
I would probably wait also. My second part is coming up the end of
the month; will ask the pharmacist's advice. (Starting is different
from continuing.)
Perhaps.... but definitely would check on the advisability of theI'm thinking yes, though will ask: I have a prescription to pick up in
timing.... possible that the pharmacy would just as soon postpone to
later in the effective period, given the pandemic situation...
I think two weeks which is the the first week of my two to six months.
Guess we'll find out that answer eventually. Right now have a note
paperclipped to my calendar to start asking about the second dose
towards the middle of April -- I can get the second shot after April
20, IIRC.
Since the second dose is good from 2 to 6 months after the first,
I'd be inclined to wait till a little later in the cycle, unless
the COVID virus leaves your area more alone than it has ours....
Here in eastern Iowa we're pretty much in the beginning of the cycle,
so yes, delaying the second dose may be the better option. May be
classified as an 'optional procedure' and not allowed.
That, too... (sorta what I was getting at above, too)Right. Plus 'violates' the 6' request. There were temporary panels installed at the Pharmacy counter (also at the checkouts). I'm
thinking they're instructed to delay any shots unless medically
necessary. Someone who received the Shingrix 5« months ago would
probably get theirs but me being only two months would not.
Will ask and do some on-line checking; probably put a note in my
calendar to inquire in four or five years -- what is said now may
not be accurate later.
And you might be conflating with the older vaccine, too....
True. May be if the patient had the Zostavax plus Shingrix at certain
ages does one thing or 'early Shingrix' (before they ran out) has one
rule and 'new Shingrix' (the one currently) has a different rule
because of the way it was produced.
Lots of variables...So this thread will be continued in five years!!
As I think I said in an interim message did buy gas and the vendor had
been unable to come up with a supply, though is still trying.
Right... I did see that... :) Like I've been saying, quite possibleToo bad I don't need something inexpensive at Amazon: combine that purchase with the ones I had seen there! ...Wonder if still
you were a test market for the coffee-flavored M&Ms, and now you'll
just have to wait until they decide to bring them out for real... or
never see them again, when they decide not to do so... ;/
available?!
Quoting Daryl Stout to NANCY BACKUS on 23-Feb-2020 10:51 <=-
But, as I said, I don't seem to have the M&Ms to trade in the first
place... ;)
Now, you've got me hankering for them. :P
But, as I said, I don't seem to have the M&Ms to trade in the first NB>place... ;)
Now, you've got me hankering for them. :P
You should be able to find most varieties of them... just not the coffee NB>ones... ;) I had a coupon off any 2 Mars company candies... we used it NB>on a pack of dark chocolate mint ones for me, and dark chocolate peanut NB>ones for Richard.... ;)
Quoting Daryl Stout to NANCY BACKUS on 23-Apr-2020 11:39 <=-
But, as I said, I don't seem to have the M&Ms to trade in the first
place... ;)
Now, you've got me hankering for them. :P
You should be able to find most varieties of them... just not the coffee
ones... ;) I had a coupon off any 2 Mars company candies... we used it
on a pack of dark chocolate mint ones for me, and dark chocolate peanut
ones for Richard.... ;)
They're at Wal-Mart...but I'm trying to avoid the chocolate and the
candy. I haven't had ice cream in awhile, either.
The coffee ones are at Walmart....?
Quoting Daryl Stout to Nancy Backus on 31-May-2020 19:32 <=-
The coffee ones are at Walmart....?
Not sure. I'm trying to avoid chocolate right now.
I think we pretty much figured out that they were just a limited time offer, not available (except at scalper prices) anywhere....
Quoting Daryl Stout to Nancy Backus on 13-Jun-2020 10:07 <=-
I think we pretty much figured out that they were just a limited time
offer, not available (except at scalper prices) anywhere....
Probably like the sausage gravy biscuit and garlic cheese toast
flavors of Lay's Potato Chips.
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