peter lena 8,634 #1 Posted December 10, 2022 always have a couple face masks in my jacket / shirt , we are fully up to date with our shots , but have no idea about any one else , typically hear a sarcastic / remark about anything covid / related issue . wear it in a store , not a big deal , pete 4 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,632 #2 Posted December 10, 2022 Have to agree. Here in Maine the annual flu is taking a good strong hold. There's also a viral and/or bacterial issue being spread rampantly around schools in particular. Folks .. Be safe. Not stubborn. I have difficulty remembering to stick to my own words. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 12,237 #3 Posted December 10, 2022 23 minutes ago, peter lena said: , typically hear a sarcastic / remark about anything covid / related issue . wear it in a store In response, I shrug and think to myself "hey, if they enjoy being sick, let 'em". Me, I don't like it so I'll take steps to avoid it! 4 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,156 #4 Posted December 10, 2022 I work 2 days a week at a hospital. Unless I'm in my office, shop or mechanical room, mask has to be on. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 15,514 #5 Posted December 10, 2022 I don't object to anyone's choice to wear or not wear a mask. However, I'm fully vaxed, have recently had Covid, have had my flu shot and I refuse to wear a mask unless it is required to get into a doctor's office, and then some require, some don't. I just had a root canal yesterday, no mask required. Just went to my urologist on Monday, no mask required. Went to a Chinese restaurant and the sign said masks required. I ate Mexican. 3 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SPINJIM 1,981 #6 Posted December 10, 2022 In SE PA, flu and RSV have been hitting hard among all age groups. Local hospital beds are filled to capacity, especially pediatric ones. My niece had to cancel a cruise because she tested positive for covid (mild symptoms). RVS and flu has killed a few people around here. I've had my flu shot and 5 covid shots, but I still try to avoid crowds. I refuse to shop weekends close to Christmas. We buy Christmas gifts on line if possible. Still keep hand sanitizer in my cars. I hate wearing masks too, so I just avoid crowded stores. At 80 years old, I have to be careful. Jim 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CCW 1,297 #7 Posted December 10, 2022 My wife and I will be flying in two weeks and will be masked for the whole trip from CT to El Paso. If there's a shot we've got it. 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,322 #8 Posted December 10, 2022 Lost a dear friend to the flue and pneumonia this morning. She had not gotten her flue shot and had just returned from a vacation two weeks ago. They were around crowds of people at the theme park just got home when she began to feel poorly. Moral of the story is get your shots and seek medical attention right away if you feel poorly. 1 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CCW 1,297 #9 Posted December 10, 2022 8 minutes ago, 953 nut said: Lost a dear friend to the flue and pneumonia this morning. She had not gotten her flue shot and had just returned from a vacation two weeks ago. They were around crowds of people at the theme park just got home when she began to feel poorly. Moral of the story is get your shots and seek medical attention right away if you feel poorly. Sorry for your loss and could not agree more. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,913 #10 Posted December 11, 2022 Sorry for your loss Richard, that never feels good to hear. We believe though, that our maker has a plan for us no matter how we go. We’ve chosen to not live our lives in fear and believe that there is a plan. Ignorance, or faith, it’s working so far. I know it’s a decision that’s not for everybody’s situation, but that is the choice we’ve made. 5 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,322 #11 Posted December 11, 2022 10 hours ago, Pullstart said: We believe though, that our maker has a plan for us Frances was a faithful servant of the Lord and we are assured she is with him for eternity. She is in a better place and has no pain. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites