• FWIW - Shingrex

    From Barry Martin@454:1/1 to Nancy Backus on Thu Jan 9 11:24:00 2020

    Hi Nancy!

    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.


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  • From Nancy Backus@454:1/452 to Barry Martin on Tue Jan 14 02:48:22 2020
    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.

    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....

    ttyl neb

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  • From Barry Martin@454:1/1 to Nancy Backus on Tue Jan 14 07:50:00 2020

    Hi Nancy!

    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.

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  • From Nancy Backus@454:1/452 to Barry Martin on Wed Jan 22 01:30:08 2020
    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 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 that
    building would hasve been built, though... :)

    ttyl neb

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  • From Barry Martin@454:1/1 to Nancy Backus on Wed Jan 22 10:10:00 2020

    Hi Nancy!


    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
    that building would hasve 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.


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  • From Nancy Backus@454:1/452 to Barry Martin on Wed Jan 29 22:59:42 2020
    Quoting Barry Martin to Nancy Backus on 22-Jan-2020 10:10 <=-

    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 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 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... ;)

    ttyl neb

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  • From Barry Martin@454:1/1 to Nancy Backus on Thu Jan 30 15:38:00 2020

    Hi Nancy!

    (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 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...

    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.

    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.


    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 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
    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.


    ... 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!



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    Yummy! S.N.: if you like fish Gorton's has some battered in potato (!)
    -- light taste of hash browns! I think tasty. :)

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  • From Nancy Backus@454:1/452 to Barry Martin on Wed Feb 5 01:48:34 2020
    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.)

    I do... and I didn't find one in my file, either... ;)

    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...
    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'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 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... ;)

    ... 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... ;)

    ttyl neb

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  • From Barry Martin@454:1/1 to Nancy Backus on Wed Feb 5 08:39:00 2020

    Hi Nancy!

    (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'.



    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...
    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'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.


    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... ;)

    As I will.


    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 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".


    ... 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... ;)

    Yes.


    ... 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... ;)

    Plus it's a different fish from sushi. Probably a different fish but
    I'm talking presentation.


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  • From Nancy Backus@454:1/452 to Barry Martin on Sun Feb 9 02:34:26 2020
    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'.

    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'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 my
    pharmacy... at least with just a little interest in the cost by the
    customer... ;)

    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".

    There is that... :)

    ... 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... ;)
    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.... 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"... ;)

    ttyl neb

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  • From Barry Martin@454:1/1 to Nancy Backus on Sun Feb 9 09:22:00 2020

    Hi Nancy!

    (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>

    I thought that last message looked a little empty!


    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'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
    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.



    ... 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... ;)
    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....
    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 a 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?!

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  • From Nancy Backus@454:1/452 to Barry Martin on Sat Feb 15 21:52:30 2020
    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,
    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>
    I thought that last message looked a little empty!

    Just a little truncated, perhaps... ;)

    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 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 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....
    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 a
    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.... ;)

    ... Accountant to a fisherman: "So what's your net worth?"
    Fisherman: "My livelihood"... ;)
    Does he work for scale?!

    Possibly per scale... <G>

    ttyl neb

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  • From Barry Martin@454:1/1 to Nancy Backus on Sun Feb 16 10:06:00 2020

    Hi Nancy!

    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 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 a
    pharmacy or at the doctor's office... :)

    True, just sometimes 'advertising the obvious' gets more business.


    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....
    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 a
    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...

    I'm thinking it might be like my no coffee-flavoured M&Ms at Hy-Vee:
    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&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!!


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  • From Nancy Backus@454:1/452 to Barry Martin on Sat Feb 22 20:26:38 2020
    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 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 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 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 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&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... ;)
    But, as I said, I don't seem to have the M&Ms to trade in the first
    place... ;)

    ttyl neb

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  • From Barry Martin@454:1/1 to Nancy Backus on Sun Feb 23 08:37:00 2020

    Hi Nancy!

    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 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.


    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 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
    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 she 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.


    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... ;) But, as I said, I don't seem to have the M&Ms to
    trade in the first place... ;)

    Yes, I've heard dry ice works quite well though no first-hand
    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.

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  • From Nancy Backus@454:1/452 to Barry Martin on Fri Feb 28 16:59:56 2020
    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.

    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 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... ;)

    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... ;)
    But, as I said, I don't seem to have the M&Ms to trade in the first
    place... ;)
    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... 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... :)

    ttyl neb

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  • From Barry Martin@454:1/1 to Nancy Backus on Sat Feb 29 08:58:00 2020

    Hi Nancy!

    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.... :)

    Right: customer notes the 'free/covered by most insurances' at pharmacy
    with the sign: "hmmm: wonder if mine does the same?" and checks out.


    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 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.


    ... 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... ;)
    But, as I said, I don't seem to have the M&Ms to trade in the first
    place... ;)
    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... 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... ;)

    Nice little side-gift!


    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 the
    freezing... :)

    Not at normal home freezer temperatures. :)


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  • From Nancy Backus@454:1/452 to Barry Martin on Thu Mar 5 16:52:30 2020
    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 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 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... ;)

    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... 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... ;)
    Nice little side-gift!

    Indeed. :)

    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.

    Could be... :)

    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... :)
    Not at normal home freezer temperatures. :)

    Exactly... :)

    ttyl neb

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  • From Barry Martin@454:1/1 to Nancy Backus on Fri Mar 6 08:47:00 2020

    Hi Nancy!

    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.... :)
    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 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'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!


    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... ;)

    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 other
    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.


    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... ;)

    Or the computer's algorithm! And that was probably based on someone's observations of selected items and then applied to the rest.



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    That might explain why mine is so stretched out and floppy!!

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  • From Nancy Backus@454:1/452 to Barry Martin on Thu Mar 12 01:49:34 2020
    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 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... :)

    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... ;)

    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.

    Yup, that, too.... :)

    ... A mind stretched by new ideas can never go back to its
    original size.
    That might explain why mine is so stretched out and floppy!!

    That brings a different sort of picture to mind...!

    ttyl neb

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  • From Barry Martin@454:1/1 to Nancy Backus on Thu Mar 12 12:29:00 2020

    Hi Nancy!

    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 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. (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 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....

    With a personal experience like that I'd probably change my thinking.


    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. 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
    over into the proper lane... <G> You'll get there soon enough...
    ;)

    Cause of crash: hankerin' for M&M's. Hmmmm!



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  • From Nancy Backus@454:1/452 to Barry Martin on Mon Mar 23 21:07:46 2020
    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 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.... :)

    (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... :)

    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.

    True... If the body isn't used to making antibodies, it gets more easily overwhelmed when the nasties show up... and has less of a stockpile of ammunition....

    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....
    With a personal experience like that I'd probably change my thinking.

    I'd suspect so... ;)

    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 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 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>

    ttyl neb

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  • From Barry Martin@454:1/1 to Nancy Backus on Tue Mar 24 08:57:00 2020

    Hi Nancy!

    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 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!



    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
    shingles shot.... the Zostavax....

    Oops! Maybe go and give the pharmacist/health care provider something different beside COVID-19!


    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.
    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.


    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... ;)
    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.


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  • From Nancy Backus@454:1/452 to Barry Martin on Wed Apr 1 17:44:50 2020
    Quoting Barry Martin to Nancy Backus on 24-Mar-2020 08:57 <=-

    Got interrupted last night with what turned out to be a long call...

    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.

    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 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 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 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 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 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, 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.... :)

    ttyl neb

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  • From Barry Martin@454:1/1 to Nancy Backus on Thu Apr 2 12:17:00 2020

    Hi Nancy!

    Got interrupted last night with what turned out to be a long
    call...

    That sounds like a "But First"!


    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....

    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.

    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 a better habit to get into... :)

    Slight grossness coming up! If one has a wet sneeze then would be much
    better to sneeze into the Kleexex than into one clothing. Logic should prevail.


    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 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 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.)


    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,
    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.


    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 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.... :)

    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.

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  • From Nancy Backus@454:1/452 to Barry Martin on Fri Apr 10 17:41:00 2020
    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"!

    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 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, 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 a
    better habit to get into... :)
    Slight grossness coming up! If one has a wet sneeze then would be
    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 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 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,
    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)

    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... ;/

    ttyl neb

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  • From Barry Martin@454:1/1 to Nancy Backus on Sat Apr 11 09:14:00 2020

    Hi Nancy!

    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... :)

    True: one doens't realize how much communication is done just through
    pass-by contacts! Now all those pent-up mini-conversations burst
    through!



    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....
    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,
    in one way or another... :)

    True, though may be skewed: someone taking supplements is probably 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's sensitive hands... <G> Just like suggesting one not drink
    CocaCola judging on its ability to peel paint off a car... ;)

    I thought it was rust but the concept is the same. :) My guess is 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?!


    (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 a
    better habit to get into... :)
    Slight grossness coming up! If one has a wet sneeze then would be
    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>

    If 'ewww!' was the wrong choice!


    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 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 the timing.... possible that the pharmacy would just as soon postpone
    to later in the effective period, given the pandemic situation...

    I'm thinking yes, though will ask: I have a prescription to pick up in I
    think two weeks which is the the first week of my two to six months.


    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,
    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 how 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!!


    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... ;/

    Too bad I don't need something inexpensive at Amazon: combine that
    purchase with the ones I had seen there! ...Wonder if still available?!




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  • From Daryl Stout@454:1/33 to NANCY BACKUS on Sun Feb 23 10:51:00 2020
    Nancy,

    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

    Daryl


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  • From Nancy Backus@454:1/452 to Barry Martin on Tue Apr 21 17:12:14 2020
    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 or
    another, seems there are more of those long calls, too.... It's good
    to be in contact, though... :)
    True: one doesn't realize how much communication is done just through pass-by contacts! Now all those pent-up mini-conversations burst
    through!

    And they might not normally have been directed all to that person, but
    with other contacts cut off, there's more need to talk... ;) My one
    sister has a habit of multitasking with phone calls... used to was,
    she'd call while she was in transit between places, now she calls while
    she's busy sewing up face masks... one can hear the whirring of the
    machine in the background... ;)

    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, in
    one way or another... :)
    True, though may be skewed: someone taking supplements is probably
    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.

    It still depends on the person... I've known some that take loads of supplements and then expect that alone to keep them healthy... ;)

    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... ;)
    I thought it was rust but the concept is the same. :) My guess is
    the hand sanitizer's alcohol broke down the ink in a way water or
    window cleaner did not.

    Yeah, maybe it was rust... right, same difference... <G> But I thought
    that window cleaner might have had some alcohol in it, too... well,
    ammonia and/or vinegar for sure... but it's supposed to cut grease as
    well as grime, so I'd think it would be more like the hand sanitizer
    than water anyway....

    ...Looking at a label: "stop and ask a doctor
    if skin irritation develops". Gee, I wonder what I would be told?!

    Apparently, that you were allergic to one or more of the ingredients in
    the hand sanitizer... My skin can't take much of the sanitizer,
    actually... so I'm not using much of it even though it's put out
    everywhere now....

    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 the
    timing.... possible that the pharmacy would just as soon postpone to
    later in the effective period, given the pandemic situation...
    I'm thinking yes, though will ask: I have a prescription to pick up in
    I think two weeks which is the the first week of my two to six months.

    At least you have a good window still for it... :)

    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.

    That would be my guess...

    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!!

    Or at least picked up again... <G>

    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... ;/
    Too bad I don't need something inexpensive at Amazon: combine that purchase with the ones I had seen there! ...Wonder if still
    available?!

    Maybe... but quite possibly not.... unless they happened to still have
    some of a stock left over...

    ttyl neb

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  • From Nancy Backus@454:1/452 to Daryl Stout on Wed Apr 22 19:03:58 2020
    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

    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.... ;)

    ttyl neb

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  • From Daryl Stout@454:1/33 to NANCY BACKUS on Thu Apr 23 11:39:00 2020
    Nancy,

    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.... ;)

    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.

    Daryl

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  • From Nancy Backus@454:1/452 to Daryl Stout on Fri May 1 17:16:50 2020
    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....?

    ttyl neb

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  • From Daryl Stout@454:1/33 to Nancy Backus on Sun May 31 19:32:00 2020
    Nancy,

    The coffee ones are at Walmart....?

    Not sure. I'm trying to avoid chocolate right now.

    Daryl

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  • From Nancy Backus@454:1/452 to Daryl Stout on Fri Jun 12 16:27:14 2020
    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....

    ttyl neb

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  • From Daryl Stout@454:1/33 to Nancy Backus on Sat Jun 13 10:07:00 2020
    Nancy,

    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.

    Daryl

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  • From Nancy Backus@454:1/452 to Daryl Stout on Thu Jun 18 21:32:44 2020
    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.

    Yup. :)

    ttyl neb

    ... Do you always hit the nail right on the thumb?

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