tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395859504434574133.post472333456468437784..comments2024-03-28T01:49:27.334-04:00Comments on Chinoiserie Chic: Winning the LotteryBeth Connollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10443450944645563476noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395859504434574133.post-26861193615231147522021-01-12T08:02:39.476-05:002021-01-12T08:02:39.476-05:00We are closing in on 400,000 dead Americans.We are closing in on 400,000 dead Americans.Beth Connollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10443450944645563476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395859504434574133.post-34922930831043075142021-01-12T08:01:03.908-05:002021-01-12T08:01:03.908-05:00The system is completely nuts - so is our governor...The system is completely nuts - so is our governor - I just got lucky.Beth Connollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10443450944645563476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395859504434574133.post-5694860873091054122021-01-11T18:55:17.539-05:002021-01-11T18:55:17.539-05:00We haven't even started giving the vaccine her...We haven't even started giving the vaccine here in Australia, so I am rather envious of all of the countries that have already started. We don't have many cases here and they are paranoid that we keep it that way, so the minute someone gets COVID, the whole state shuts down, people are stranded at state borders because they went camping in a remote part of a state that has been declared a hotspot with 12 cases, even though their holiday was 400 kms away! It is crazy and very damaging for businesses. I live on a state border and our businesses are in freefall after the dreadful fires in our region this time last year then all vacation periods last year being in total lockdown and curfews, and now more lockdowns. We have only 3 locally acquired cases in the whole of Australia with only 312 active cases almost all from overseas Australians returning here with COVID and only 40 of them in hospital in the WHOLE of Australia. I guess we are less needing of the vaccine, but it would be wonderful to be able to plan holidays in Australia and not have them cancelled because the border has closed again, and for our businesses to have some chance of survival!Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07669497791582808521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395859504434574133.post-58050303631651042842021-01-11T12:22:37.177-05:002021-01-11T12:22:37.177-05:00Wow. I’m a classroom teacher in Miami but we are n...Wow. I’m a classroom teacher in Miami but we are not valued enough to be given the opportunity yet to receive the vaccine. Our “esteemed” governor decided that over 65 folks have first shot. ( Frontline workers also but again teachers are not frontline material) The websites for seniors close out in a matter of minutes. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395859504434574133.post-22564640268479124482021-01-11T12:00:29.542-05:002021-01-11T12:00:29.542-05:00So true. The worst is our idiot governor allowing ...So true. The worst is our idiot governor allowing Canadians to get our doses. I will change nothing - I think we will be wearing masks for a very long time. It will just be nice to go grocery shopping and the like and not worry about dying from it. Beth Connollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10443450944645563476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395859504434574133.post-81678723748377989322021-01-11T11:46:30.266-05:002021-01-11T11:46:30.266-05:00Congratulations! Here it's like Whack-a-Mole. ...Congratulations! Here it's like Whack-a-Mole. The Health Department, Cleveland Clinic, churches, country clubs (yes, that's right) have all given vaccines but appointments are all gone before most people find out about them. <br /><br />They've had 10 months to think about how they would roll out the vaccine but it seems to have taken them by surprise and they have no idea how to provide vaccines in an orderly fashion. It is unsurprising that Frito Lay could introduce a new corn chip and distribute it to whomever wants it more reliably than our governor can get vaccines to his citizens. He's too busy being the head tourism ambassador. Enjoy your newfound freedom, but continue to wear a mask!Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16632768469585896726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395859504434574133.post-82289858734799179422021-01-11T11:37:53.266-05:002021-01-11T11:37:53.266-05:00You are fortunate indeed. My husband and I are in ...You are fortunate indeed. My husband and I are in our late 60s and we don't expect to get the vaccine offered to us in California until at least March. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395859504434574133.post-57360800783744273322021-01-11T10:35:09.607-05:002021-01-11T10:35:09.607-05:00I will, thanks. But the injection site reaction ha...I will, thanks. But the injection site reaction happens in a high percentage with both, and this will help to avoid it.Beth Connollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10443450944645563476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395859504434574133.post-77120979989192537642021-01-11T10:21:08.473-05:002021-01-11T10:21:08.473-05:00Fabulous! FYI it’s usually the second vaccination...Fabulous! FYI it’s usually the second vaccination that gives you the immune response, my family all had no reaction to the first vaccination but symptoms after the second, so it may be a good idea to plan accordingly.Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14681067383314103041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395859504434574133.post-60276168795518889152021-01-11T10:13:50.287-05:002021-01-11T10:13:50.287-05:00I hope it is soon!I hope it is soon!Beth Connollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10443450944645563476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395859504434574133.post-71315314985891923922021-01-11T10:07:33.321-05:002021-01-11T10:07:33.321-05:00Thanks for the tips! Will do this whenever my turn...Thanks for the tips! Will do this whenever my turn comes...Karen of Fair Oakshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14611794275127909204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395859504434574133.post-78713738846525970222021-01-11T09:29:01.196-05:002021-01-11T09:29:01.196-05:00I hope so too. The roll out has been ridiculously ...I hope so too. The roll out has been ridiculously slow.Beth Connollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10443450944645563476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395859504434574133.post-9650322370521910412021-01-11T09:28:02.639-05:002021-01-11T09:28:02.639-05:00Smart getting it in your right arm - I got scared ...Smart getting it in your right arm - I got scared about 93% of people getting a sore arm and got it in my left but moved it so much and even exercised that day, so it made no difference, but I will do that for my second. Thanks!Beth Connollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10443450944645563476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395859504434574133.post-11505017719275665652021-01-11T09:20:51.386-05:002021-01-11T09:20:51.386-05:00Congrats! I'm so happy you got the first dose...Congrats! I'm so happy you got the first dose of vaccine! You are on a lucky streak. It's true what you say about moving the arm around and drinking lots of water. Since I'm right handed, I always insist on getting vaccines in my right arm. That way I'm using the arm more even without thinking about it. Bghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14998954951618129775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395859504434574133.post-44606992542258065742021-01-11T09:16:29.915-05:002021-01-11T09:16:29.915-05:00I am so happy for you and these are great tips tha...I am so happy for you and these are great tips that I was not aware of. Hopefully we will all be getting vaccinated soon.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395859504434574133.post-49811851470305800092021-01-11T08:31:53.340-05:002021-01-11T08:31:53.340-05:00I was very fortunate as I said. I know this is not...I was very fortunate as I said. I know this is not typical.Beth Connollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10443450944645563476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395859504434574133.post-6075078758240399992021-01-11T08:24:23.229-05:002021-01-11T08:24:23.229-05:00Wow! You are sure living in a very different Flori...Wow! You are sure living in a very different Florida than I am.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395859504434574133.post-29647211985371737692021-01-11T08:20:52.968-05:002021-01-11T08:20:52.968-05:00Good for you. I have heard from others that it is ...Good for you. I have heard from others that it is very well run in Naples.Beth Connollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10443450944645563476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395859504434574133.post-45381500243879210742021-01-11T08:11:32.639-05:002021-01-11T08:11:32.639-05:00You DID win the lottery! Good for you! I get my fi...You DID win the lottery! Good for you! I get my first dose of the Covid vaccine today in Naples, and can't wait to start feeling like my life has some semblance of order again. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395859504434574133.post-90615648624205733972021-01-11T08:06:52.037-05:002021-01-11T08:06:52.037-05:00Thank you. It was extremely well run. Yes, you had...Thank you. It was extremely well run. Yes, you had to present a driver's license or passport.Beth Connollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10443450944645563476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395859504434574133.post-87960504246278525722021-01-11T08:01:36.417-05:002021-01-11T08:01:36.417-05:00That is so great! I am so happy for you. Did you...That is so great! I am so happy for you. Did you have to present ID, proof of age, etc.? I am in California and a friend of mine was offered $3,000 for to take his place to get the vaccine. He didn't take it , but I am sure some did. MadyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com