And now what did you do TODAY?

[Grahame]

More cat, sitting, cat-sitting.

[Grahame]

Said À bientôt

To Ms. Chloe

(Bananas for scale)

[skullguise]

I kept meaning to say, Ms. Chloe could give Grumpy Cat a run for the money 😊  Still sounds like a sweetheart though!

For me, some good things happened and coming up:

• Andrew & Amy moved in fully, and have started working with the designer that Karen and I worked with for our bathrooms.  Lots of good ideas coming out, and everyone (myself included) is excited to see what comes from this
• Went out last night with some family to celebrate my mom's 86th BDay.  Was a nice time, not everyone could come but the smaller group made it very nice.  She had a wonderful time, until I was on my way home and she calls me all frustrated about her TV having issues (I am Tech Support).  I told her she needs to chill - I can ONLY say that to my mom 🤣 - and walked her through a shut-off and turn-on of power to reboot cable box, modem, etc.  Worked for the night at least, we'll see if it gives more trouble.
• In a couple weeks, we celebrate my dad's 90th!  He has a tough time getting around physically, and has hearing issues.  But mentally he is there, and he enjoys (for  short enough duration) the company of family.
• Work situation will get a bit better.  Had a chat with our new CIO and she seems great.  We were so in synch with a lot of things it was scary....but good.  I also heard they will open the REQ to hire another role like mine, very much needed.  Short-term will fill in with another off-shore developer; but we need the Business Analysis piece as well

 

[skullguise]

Got the latest COVID (Pfizer, August release) booster, as well as Flu Shot this weekend.  Fuck RFK jr. and his satanic minions!

They recommended shingles and RSV shots too; I may go for RSV, but my doc still thinks I could defer shingles.  Will talk with her in Sept at my appointment, so that may change as well. 

[Voltron]

Having had shingles years ago, I cannot think of a reason for you to wait for the vaccine (especially assuming you have had chicken pox). I had zero reaction to it and feel better knowing that I shouldn't have to go through shingles again. 

I still haven't gotten the RSV shot but also haven't had RSV. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[swt61]

My Mother had shingles 3 times. She said it was absolutely miserable. And the vaccine is not as strong once you've already had shingles I'm told.

I got my shingles vaccine a few years back, as well as RSV.

[morphsci]

Having had a mild case of shingles I got the Shingrix vaccine as soon as I could. Also no real reaction to it on this end. So totally agree with Al.

[robm321]

How long does the shingles vaccine last? My Dad got shingles and said he was miserable. I'd like to avoid that. 

[morphsci]

It is supposed to last about 10 years with very little drop-off in efficacy during that time. I already have my calendar marked.

[skullguise]

OK, I am convinced!  Thanks for the input all!