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On Sun, 14 Feb 2021 05:54:46 -0800 (PST), True North wrote:On Sunday, 14 February 2021 at 09:10:39 UTC-4, Mr. Luddite wrote: On 2/14/2021 7:45 AM, wrote: On Sun, 14 Feb 2021 00:51:42 -0500, "Mr. Luddite" wrote: On 2/13/2021 7:41 PM, wrote: On Sat, 13 Feb 2021 18:24:30 -0500, "Mr. Luddite" wrote: Just stopping in to say "hi" to those in rec.boats. Couple of people communicated via Facebook, so I thought I'd stop by. I've taken a (refreshing) break from political discussions, stopped watching the infamous cable networks, and have avoided social media. Hadn't checked in to Facebook in quite a while. It has been nice. I realized that other than casting a vote every couple of years, there's really nothing the average person can do to influence the politicians running this country. Sick of listening to all of them ... and that refers to both the Republicans and the Democrats. On the plus side, this morning I received the first of two doses of the Moderna vaccine. MA state rules stilDpm l require you to be at least 75 years old until March or April but I received an email from the VA saying they were offering the vaccine to all vets 55 years of age and up. So, I took a ride over to the VA facility in Brockton and got the first dose. I'll go back on March 13th for the second. The longest wait was the 15 minutes they require you to stay after getting the shot in case of any severe reactions. I had none and still have none. Anyhoo, try to keep the peace. Arguing about politics (of which I was often guilty) serves no useful purpose other than to cause ill feelings and animosity. I think we have much more pressing issues to be resolved. Oh ... for you Floridians .... you are welcome. I think as many people here in MA were rooting for Tampa as they have rooted for the Patriots in the past. Welcome back. I hope things will calm down here soon. We actually did talk about boats a little in reference to the new V-12 Merc. I thought about talking to the VA for my shot but I understand you have to already be in the medical system. I am not really much of a football fan but I have to say Brady and Gronk looked pretty good and the Tampa defense did a pretty good job of shutting down KC. Mahones played a pretty good game. Too bad the rest of the team didn't show up. The grounds keepers and cops did a better job of stopping the streaker at the goal line than the KC defense did all day. Regarding the covid vaccine shot .... the availability may be unique to the Boston area VA Healthcare system based on supply or something. Don't know if it is nation-wide. The notice up here was that if you are "in" the system, you call a number to make an appointment. (although it turns out that wasn't necessary as they were also taking "walk-ins" when I showed up.) But they also said that if you were a Vet but *not* in the system you can call a different number to register and could then receive the vaccine shots. I may look into that. The problem is I really need to get my FIL done. He is 92. I would feel bad going before him. I am surprised Florida has not been able to vaccinate all seniors yet. Based on what we hear in the news Florida is doing a great job with the distribution and logistics of vaccinating. -- This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. https://www.avg.comYou guys are lucky.We just got word that a big portion of our meager allotment has been taken from this province and sent up to northern communities. I'l guess we are being punished for our success in keeping our rate the lowest in the country. Most days...0 new cases and about 9 cases known at this time with one in the hospital. Most of the few new cases are travel related.Socialism sucks.--Freedom Isn't Free!

All the covid cases up there are treated to a bath in Halifax
harbor. Sink or swim baby.
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