saltydog
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What have you done since fully vaccinated that you wouldn’t have done before being vaccinated?
Amen, StarSong...ditto for us, four of us went at the same times to get the shots and we all breathed a sigh of relief afterwards...son and wife have been down to stay for days and days and he's coming back again today (they live in Ohio) so its been fantastic.Had lunch with GFs who were also vaccinated.
Had my children and their spouses over now that we're all fully vaccinated.
In both cases we all said No to masks, No to distancing, Yes to physical contact!
Heaven!!!
My wife felt safe enough for us to go to the Mayo Clinic and start the process for her next operation. I have no interest in joining the contentious discussions between those vaccinated and those who have decided not to. I realize that is not the purpose of this thread, but since I stay out of those threads, I felt I could comment on my take here.
In my wife's case, if getting the vaccine is what it took for her to feel safe enough to take the next step in her medical care, then I am all for it for her. We both got vaccinated and we both wear masks in public. Neither of us comment or judge either way for what others do or don't do.
Since getting vaccinated, she also feels safe enough to go out to eat on occasion. We don't do that often, so when we do, it is a treat for both of us. We feel that such activity is getting too expensive to make a regular practice of doing (which is a part of the reason we can afford her medical expenses which include hotel and meals when we got to the Mayo Clinic) and we are fine with sharing the cooking duties at home. I do the grocery shopping and the after meal cleanup, and we do the cooking together.
Tony
Tony, You included hotel stay in your wife's medical expenses. How safe do you feel staying at a hotel?My wife felt safe enough for us to go to the Mayo Clinic and start the process for her next operation. I have no interest in joining the contentious discussions between those vaccinated and those who have decided not to. I realize that is not the purpose of this thread, but since I stay out of those threads, I felt I could comment on my take here.
In my wife's case, if getting the vaccine is what it took for her to feel safe enough to take the next step in her medical care, then I am all for it for her. We both got vaccinated and we both wear masks in public. Neither of us comment or judge either way for what others do or don't do.
Since getting vaccinated, she also feels safe enough to go out to eat on occasion. We don't do that often, so when we do, it is a treat for both of us. We feel that such activity is getting too expensive to make a regular practice of doing (which is a part of the reason we can afford her medical expenses which include hotel and meals when we got to the Mayo Clinic) and we are fine with sharing the cooking duties at home. I do the grocery shopping and the after meal cleanup, and we do the cooking together.
Tony
Saltydog, thanks for your concern.You included hotel stay in your wife's medical expenses. How safe do you feel staying at a hotel?
My wife and I have hesitated on overnight lodging since covid-19. We thought we might feel different after fully vaccinated, but we haven’t.Saltydog, thanks for your concern.
I don't see an alternative. I feel safe enough, but then I personally have not been overly worried. My wife seemed fine with it and that is my primary concern. My rule of thumb is to let her express her level of concern. I don't know why, however I just don't seem to have the fears that I see everywhere around me, but I do honor the various recommended means of preventing the spread of COVID without complaining. Two of my younger brothers did get hit full on with COVID. Both survived after a long stretch of serious illness and have ongoing issues even a year later, so I am not questioning the reality of this thing.
Tony
Thanks Saltydog. Nothing wrong with being careful, especially with so much conflicting information about all things COVID.My wife and I have hesitated on overnight lodging since covid-19. We thought we might feel different after fully vaccinated, but we haven’t.
The best to you and your wife.
Hubby and I just got back from a week in Puerto Vallarta. We would never have gone on a plane without being vaccinate. Funny we met another retired couple in PV that go back and forth between Washington State and Puerto Vallarta every two weeks. They have been flying through the entire pandemic.What have you done since fully vaccinated that you wouldn’t have done before being vaccinated?
Don't love that millions had to die......but.......love that you're able to experience a form of normal living.At my bridge game today (in a friend's house, only fully vaccinated people are welcome, and it has to be at least 2 weeks after the second shot), we were all discussing what a pleasure it is to sit and talk to people, to play cards, or whatever, just the ordinary social interactions we took for granted before, but never will take for granted again.
We've all put the masks away, in our pocket or wherever. Some just keep them hanging beneath their chin when outside, and move them up when they think it's necessary. Most of us just don't wear them outside at all, but are required to wear them in the hallways of the buildings or any other public place. That may end soon. I went to the pharmacy to pick up a prescription and had to wear a mask in there. But it's such a feeling of freedom to take it off, and know we are safe from the disease! The more I hear about that gruesome disease, the more blessed I feel that I was one of the first to get the vaccine. It's a privilege that people are fighting over in some parts of the world. And what a tragedy that millions had to die of it.