On 2/14/21 8:10 AM, 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.Â* 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.Â* 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.Â* 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.Â* 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.Â* So, I took a ride over to the VA facility in Brockton and got the
first dose.Â* 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.Â* I had none and
still
have none.

Anyhoo,Â* try to keep the peace.Â* Arguing about politics (of which I
was
often guilty)Â* serves no useful purpose other than to cause ill
feelings
and animosity.Â*Â* I think we have much more pressing issues to be
resolved.

Oh ... for you Floridians .... you are welcome.Â* 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.




I've read reports on Facebook from Olde Fartes like me who live in
Florida and who haven't been able to set up an appointment for a
vaccination. I would expect that to be the case in many states, and the
situation changes from day to day.

I get my second shot this week through the county health department.
Wife got hers as a "provider" a month ago through the District of
Columbia. When I was waiting in the drive-through line for the first
shot, I was chatting with a firefighter who was directing the traffic in
the waiting lot. He said all the firefighters, police, and EMT folks had
received at least their first shots, and some had received the second
shot. I believe the county here is now setting up appointments for
anyone 18 and older.

--
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Just-AN-Asshole, Tim, AMDX, and Gunboy Alex, aka the Gang of Dull,
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most of your posts and I don't read any of them.

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 just called our VA, hoping I might get the second shot. But my first shot was
Moderna, and VA is administering Pfizer. I hung up when I heard that. May call
back and see if I can take two Pfizer's after having the first Moderna. I'll bet
they say no!
--

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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.
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This email has been checked for viruses by AVG.
https://www.avg.com


You 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.
--

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John Wrote in message:r
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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Keyser Söze Wrote in message:r
On 2/14/21 8:10 AM, 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. I've read reports on Facebook from Olde Fartes like me who live in Florida and who haven't been able to set up an appointment for a vaccination. I would expect that to be the case in many states, and the situation changes from day to day.I get my second shot this week through the county health department. Wife got hers as a "provider" a month ago through the District of Columbia. When I was waiting in the drive-through line for the first shot, I was chatting with a firefighter who was directing the traffic in the waiting lot. He said all the firefighters, police, and EMT folks had received at least their first shots, and some had received the second shot. I believe the county here is now setting up appointments for anyone 18 and older.-- Bozo Binned: Herring, Bert Robbins, JackGoff 452471atgmail.com,Just-AN-Asshole, Tim, AMDX, and Gunboy Alex, aka the Gang of Dull,Witless, Insult-Tossing Trumpsters. If you are on this list, I don't seemost of your posts and I don't read any of them.

Anyone who provides for Fat Harry deserves to go to the head of
the shot line. I've seen pictures of his office sink area.
Sanitary wouldn't be the word I'd use to describe
it.
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On 2/14/2021 11:00 AM, John 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 just called our VA, hoping I might get the second shot. But my first shot was
Moderna, and VA is administering Pfizer. I hung up when I heard that. May call
back and see if I can take two Pfizer's after having the first Moderna. I'll bet
they say no!
--

Freedom Isn't Free!



I read today that the Boston VA Healthcare System received an additional
200,000 Moderna doses last week. Sounds like it may have been unexpected
and in addition to the previous allocation.

They announced the availability for
all Vets 55 years old and over on Thursday, Feb 11th.

--
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On Sun, 14 Feb 2021 13:05:16 -0500, "Mr. Luddite"
wrote:

On 2/14/2021 11:00 AM, John 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 just called our VA, hoping I might get the second shot. But my first shot was
Moderna, and VA is administering Pfizer. I hung up when I heard that. May call
back and see if I can take two Pfizer's after having the first Moderna. I'll bet
they say no!
--

Freedom Isn't Free!



I read today that the Boston VA Healthcare System received an additional
200,000 Moderna doses last week. Sounds like it may have been unexpected
and in addition to the previous allocation.

They announced the availability for
all Vets 55 years old and over on Thursday, Feb 11th.

===

Good news for sure. Hope you and your family have all managed to stay
healthy.

On Sun, 14 Feb 2021 12:21:23 -0500 (EST), justan wrote:

John Wrote in message:r
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.

From the way Donnie was discussing his underwear, he could definitely use one.
--

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On Sunday, 14 February 2021 at 13:21:22 UTC-4, justan wrote:
John Wrote in message:r
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!
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It's certainly no place for girliemen, Ms Justine.

On Sun, 14 Feb 2021 08:10:30 -0500, "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.

They have the same problem the whole country has, not enough vaccine.
The slots fill up in minutes when they open the registrations..
We also have a million snowbirds lining up because they didn't get
their shot at home.