Are we rounding the corner or is it an oval track??

Discussion in 'Sun City General Discussions' started by aggie, Nov 10, 2020.

  1. aggie

    aggie Well-Known Member

    Oh, storm clouds are rolling in and I so want it to rain on the parade of the Save America March. Freezing rain would even be better. Maybe that will prevent violence when all the speakers keep trying to agitate the crowd.
     
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  2. carptrash

    carptrash Active Member

    This bunch is now tied in with the Silent Majority and it is amusing to find trump and his syncophants tied in with anything called "silent."
     
  3. carptrash

    carptrash Active Member

    I've been looking at pictures of the "Save America" trump rally in Washington and looking to see how many folks are wearing masks and it is not a lot. It will be interesting to see two weeks from now what the fallout, if any, from all this is.
     
  4. aggie

    aggie Well-Known Member

    We were able to get an appointment next week for the 1st vaccination at the Del Webb Hospital drive-thru site. They are now shooting up those 75+ and the appointment slots fill up fast. With over 10,000 deaths in AZ and a horrifying 353 deaths reported just today it's none too soon for our seniors to get some protection.

    Do your part: wear a mask, avoid crowds, don't feel comfortable with anyone outside your household and get vaccinated when you are eligible. Thank you.
     
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  5. carptrash

    carptrash Active Member

    A chart I just found showing deaths from covid in Arizona.
    And just wait until lesko and her hoard get back from Washington DC. Imagine what they are bringing with them.
    Of course if it all is just a hoax we have nothing to worry about. What are you willing to bet your life on?
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  6. SCR

    SCR Active Member

    aggie - care to share how you got the appointment? website, phone number, walked in, etc etc etc?
     
  7. aggie

    aggie Well-Known Member

    Just to clarify that I am not in Group 1b but my husband is eligible. We got an email notice from Banner Health about 1b Group now being able to schedule appointments. I'm not sure if you can make an appointment through them unless you have their Medicare Advantage Insurance. We registered and booked the appointment online.

    Anyone can go to the AZDHS.gov website to get the latest information on COVID stats, testing sites and vaccination information including the steps to register for vaccinations. No walk ins but you can register by phone.
     
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  8. aggie

    aggie Well-Known Member

    Yay! Starting next week those 65+ can begin signing up to get vaccinated. Check out the Arizona Department of Health Services website(AZDHS.gov) for details.
     
  9. IndependentCynic

    IndependentCynic Active Member

    wife and I were vaccinated at Football Stadium this week. We made appointments online shortly after https://podvaccine.azdhs.gov/ added it to the available locations on Monday morning. Vaccination there is drive through, took about 1-hour or so to check credentials, get shot, and wait 15-minutes afterward in case we had any bad reactions. There were probably 200 cars in line when we were there.
     
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  10. carptrash

    carptrash Active Member

    I wonder how many "bad reactions" there are?
     
  11. aggie

    aggie Well-Known Member

    From what I've heard and from some that I know who got the vaccination, the reaction to this shot is similar to the flu or pneumonia vaccination. There is more of a reaction to the 2nd dose but still far better than what COVID can do to a person.
     
  12. carptrash

    carptrash Active Member

    I was at the Dog Park this morning where a masked woman scolded me for not wearing a mask, informed me that Sun City was doing poorly and that her pastor was expected to die very soon. I wanted to tell her that at the Park I practice social distancing and would she please back off . . ....... but didn't. Anyway, it is here and is likely to be here for a while.
     
  13. SCR

    SCR Active Member

    I realize everyone has different views and ideas about wearing a mask. However, I believe the CDC recommends wearing a mask indoors and Outdoors. I for one am not willing to gamble that if I go maskless I will not get Covid. Better safe than sorry. I have little or no sympathy for a one who does not follow the CDC guidelines. I work r days a week and wear my mask at all times even though it fogs my glasses. You are perfectly free to abstain from wearing a mask out doors, but the wi d can carry the Covid droplets many feet. Social distancing is only 1 of the CDC guidelines. How hard is it to wear a mask, social distance, and wash your hands to keep yourself Covid free. The vaccine may help, but there are still too many unknowns regarding immunity and antibodies. Stay safe out there
     
  14. IndependentCynic

    IndependentCynic Active Member

    We didn't see anyone scurrying to assist anyone while we were there -- we could see the field of 50-60 cars ahead of us in the 15-min wait area. They did have two ambulances parked in the area, I guess just in case? It's been a couple days and neither my wife nor I have any side effects to our (first) shot.
     
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  15. aggie

    aggie Well-Known Member

    Monday AZ reported -1 death and yesterday 1 death. Hold on to your shorts because today's reported figures will be staggering.
     
  16. aggie

    aggie Well-Known Member

    And tragically there were 262 deaths reported today. Sun City has now had over 3000 COVID cases.

    Please respect the health of others, social distance, mask up and don't go out if you are ill. Thank you.
     
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  17. aggie

    aggie Well-Known Member

    And another 242 Arizona deaths today. A heck of a way to free up ICU beds. :(
     
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  18. carptrash

    carptrash Active Member

    So what is the solution. Shut the place down and 1/2 the country goes berserk, don't shut it down and the other half will riot. Or something. It's a problem for sure.
     
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  19. aggie

    aggie Well-Known Member

    I don't think we need to shut down any more than we are now. Personal responsibility would prevent so much of the spread. Government has to step in to control gatherings and enforce mask wearing where it is already required. Now that campaign season is over there will be no need to ignore large political gatherings. All those crazies that went to D.C. are back in their home states spreading the virus. It's so unfortunate that Arizona had such representation in that mob.

    Sporting events must be monitored by their governing bodies to enforce mask policies or fine them. NASCAR will soon start up so that will begin the next crowds gathering. Sure, they may space seating but you can see the close contact when people are lined up or many times pulling down their masks to cheer or shout.

    Schools & college settings are the most difficult to know what to do. I can only hope that with more people getting vaccinations we can somewhat limit the spread. We are fortunate that we don't have to leave the house for employment. I truly respect those that have to be out in public every day.
     
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  20. carptrash

    carptrash Active Member

    It seems to me that "personal responsibility" has gotten us to the point where Arizona has one of the worst rates of infection in the country, in a country that has one of the worst rates in the world.
     

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