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marble falls

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63. The criteria seems elastic to me when no two stores out of five in town subscribe to any ...
Mon Sep 20, 2021, 10:25 AM
Sep 2021

... single criteria for of it. One month ago, the President/CDC said that booster shots were beginning for everyone in September. We got our shots in August when the booster shots became available for at the risk, and then both the WH and CDC changed that, after Pfizer got their FDA OK.

Also: I've been fighting Cancer for eight years, with the last surgery just two years ago. I've had three different cancer removed, with one of those after being treated with an immunotherapy regimen. I'm over 70, I get bronchitis and have had pneumonia several times with hospitalizations.

Even a guy who didn't stay in a Holiday Inn Express last night might suspect: I am immunocompromised. The VA seems to think so, after they've spent at leas $1,000,000 dollars on me. So far. And I had a biopsy taken on last Tuesday so, who knows, right?

(The reason was that biopsy last week was supposed to have been taken a month ago, too. But I had to wait two more weeks that became month after I was exposed to a Covid after driving a friend to the ER wh0 had Covid and had to miss my biopsy because I had to quarrantine. After both my shots and a booster.)

So instead of driving 80+ miles one way to Temple VA or 40 miles to Austin VA clinic, I got it in town.

We lied to no one. We followed what the WH was saying at that time. We brow beat no one. We begged no one. We were our usual 100% polite mid-western nice at all times. We paid no one off.

We crossed no ethical lines. We broke no laws. We absofuckinglutely did not lie. Quote me.

So get off my metaphysical back.

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No. I'm not a liar which makes one who we hate. LakeArenal Sep 2021 #1
Yeah. I'm not good with lying. I'd never sleep again. But if I got Covid, I would be freaking pissed GPV Sep 2021 #8
High roading can get you killed during times like this. BannonsLiver Sep 2021 #47
To be honest, covid is not rampant where we are. LakeArenal Sep 2021 #50
the trick is to mentally re-frame the question and answer it honestly cadoman Sep 2021 #29
I can wait for my turn. Tricky is a euphemism to me. LakeArenal Sep 2021 #32
No. You are either honest or you are not. MineralMan Sep 2021 #54
Same here. Steelrolled Sep 2021 #73
I've made it through nearly six decades without being "tricky"... SMC22307 Sep 2021 #79
Apples and oranges BannonsLiver Sep 2021 #46
Sanctimony is a pejorative I don't think is appropriate here. LakeArenal Sep 2021 #51
You asked "this summer"? SharonClark Sep 2021 #2
It does sure seem to! I might try my GI doc, see if the colitis issue would be enough GPV Sep 2021 #6
I can't speak for your doctor or degree of your condition, but... herding cats Sep 2021 #40
Not on steroids or a biologic, so they may say no. GPV Sep 2021 #41
No, but we were very persistent. We got our boosters a month ago. marble falls Sep 2021 #3
I might try my GI doc, see what she says. GPV Sep 2021 #5
What we found was the rules weren't too uniform. One druggist might give it out, one won't ... marble falls Sep 2021 #15
Yeah, that's what I've heard. GPV Sep 2021 #16
Be sure you make them know about your immuno challenges (colitis is immuno) to work ... marble falls Sep 2021 #18
This message was self-deleted by its author USALiberal Sep 2021 #24
Did you lie? Nt USALiberal Sep 2021 #25
Absodfuckinglutely not. We aren't trying to elbow anyone out of the way. The vax was there ... marble falls Sep 2021 #49
Ok, still not meeting criteria?? Nt USALiberal Sep 2021 #56
The criteria seems elastic to me when no two stores out of five in town subscribe to any ... marble falls Sep 2021 #63
No, but then I don't feel I have to or would ever "have" to... Wounded Bear Sep 2021 #4
Thanks! Maybe you'll get the flu/Covid two-in-one. GPV Sep 2021 #7
Right now, nobody is recommending that... Wounded Bear Sep 2021 #9
Our school usually does flu shots in October, so I'll be signing up for that. GPV Sep 2021 #10
I'm 59, super healthy, but my musician job entails singing for the elderly. Beakybird Sep 2021 #11
I hear that GPV Sep 2021 #64
I'm 65 in March. I can wait. no_hypocrisy Sep 2021 #12
I don't really need to lie. ananda Sep 2021 #13
No. I didnt lie to get the vaccine and I won't lie to get a booster. Arkansas Granny Sep 2021 #14
No. I don't like lying and I'm not good at it. Think I fall into the old enough category anyway. Shrike47 Sep 2021 #17
No, I have Moderna. roamer65 Sep 2021 #19
I stretched the truth to get my 1st dose. maxsolomon Sep 2021 #20
Yes, that would be frustrating to me, too! GPV Sep 2021 #67
I already did... HelpImSurrounded Sep 2021 #21
Classy! USALiberal Sep 2021 #23
which one did you get for your booster? nt orleans Sep 2021 #28
Moderna HelpImSurrounded Sep 2021 #75
👏🏻 Meowmee Sep 2021 #43
Nor should you feel guilty. BannonsLiver Sep 2021 #48
I picked "maybe". luvs2sing Sep 2021 #22
Other. H2O Man Sep 2021 #26
Ba-dum bum! GPV Sep 2021 #27
In a heartbeat- If I have to, I will lie through my teeth Thtwudbeme Sep 2021 #30
I stretched the truth a bit to get my Moderna booster. Elessar Zappa Sep 2021 #31
I understand! GPV Sep 2021 #55
The alternative is to immigrate to a country 48656c6c6f20 Sep 2021 #33
i can't figure out what to do yet either orleans Sep 2021 #34
i just noticed you weren't asking if you SHOULD get booster... orleans Sep 2021 #35
Good point on the dosage. Waiting for my GI doc to get back to me. GPV Sep 2021 #68
You work with kids. I think you should get the booster. BoomaofBandM Sep 2021 #36
I'm a bit Irish myself. :) GPV Sep 2021 #69
Some weeks ago I shared a link to an article about someone lying to get their booster shot luv2fly Sep 2021 #37
Today I would not... stillcool Sep 2021 #38
The closer Covid comes to me, the more lying feels like an option. I don't like it, but it's how I GPV Sep 2021 #70
I know three people who had J&J and had breakthrough covid cases cally Sep 2021 #39
Absolutely not! LiberalFighter Sep 2021 #42
Yes. BannonsLiver Sep 2021 #44
Good excuse!! Nt USALiberal Sep 2021 #59
No. I'd have something in common with Trump and his family. Kingofalldems Sep 2021 #45
Would and have. I'm not so virtuous as most people on this thread. Crunchy Frog Sep 2021 #52
Classy!! Nt USALiberal Sep 2021 #57
No, I've never thought it was wise to lie to doctors Cairycat Sep 2021 #53
It sounds like you are immuno-compromised. It isn't a lie. yardwork Sep 2021 #58
Yes, but I don't want to screw myself over by making the wrong choice. GPV Sep 2021 #77
I don't see how that could happen. yardwork Sep 2021 #78
Is convincing yourself you qualify lying to get it? BlueLucy Sep 2021 #60
Why would I have to lie? GoCubsGo Sep 2021 #61
I personally don't think it's a good idea. ecstatic Sep 2021 #62
I will be getting mine (my age and time since last vax) on Oct.3rd... Tikki Sep 2021 #65
The pharmacies here aren't asking so no need to lie Arazi Sep 2021 #66
I wouldn't.... OhioChick Sep 2021 #71
No, but under your circumstances I'd surely have a serious talk w/ my doc to remind them Hekate Sep 2021 #72
Yes and No, but technically "yes" I have to say Tom Rinaldo Sep 2021 #74
Access to vaccines in a pandemic shouldn't be structured to force this question to begin with. ancianita Sep 2021 #76
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