DonnaBeeGood
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The DIS was hacked... believe it was Sunday evening.
I'm pretty sure mine was one of the replies that got lost. I def remember reading your last update and had answered.
Just go and enjoy. I know there are logistics to work out but that will all fall into place.
@KathyM2 - did you see that AZ vaccine is now open for ages 40 and up in ON? Hopefully they will make the same decision in AB tomorrow - although perhaps you don't meet the age cutoff yet you young thing
Oh yes indeed I did see that and we are all going nuts over it right now trying to figure out where and how to book appointments!! How sweet of you to think that I might be too young lol...I only juuuuust miss the cutoff for the mass vaccination sites already lol
How are you doing? Are you giving vaccines where you work? While that would be stressful..I imagine it would also be kinda fun because everyone would be happy and relieved to see you!!
I'm so pleased that you can start vaccine hunting with the rest of us! I am giving the vaccine - *when I have any* - we are calling it "Moderna Hell" because our weekly allotment amount has changed each time, and has been delivered randomly 3 times over the past 5 weeks, so we have been out of stock more than we have been in stock. It is definitely not going smoothly, but at least it is going somewhat. And yes, this was the happiest we have seen people about getting a needle, and now they are already stressed about when they can get the second dose, and we can't even hint to them, as we have no control over the ordering or the delivery.
Not a "quickly rip the bandaid off" situation. Or rip the mask off, for that matter.I'm actually really glad no one told us in March 2020 how long this would drag on because...I'm not sure many of us would have been able to cope with that news up front!!
I keep hearing about it. Yikes.Things in Ontario are pretty dismal right now with daily cases between 3K and 4K per day
Hope that works out! Go you!ANYWAY...I have scored my first dose of vaccine so am very excited about that. Because of this luck...I'm still contemplating travelling to UT for my son's graduation.
Yeah... sorry about that.However....even IF that manages to happen and we all survive...my chances of getting any more use out of that AP that expires on August 3 are pretty much nil now...sigh.
Oh. I hadn't heard that.Other than that...sad news that they are closing all brick and mortar Disney stores in Canada .
Oh. I hadn't heard that.
Not overly surprised... but sad to hear it.
Even with the circumstances being what they are, I think you'll look back and be SO glad you made the choice to go to your son's graduation. I'm sure they'll be taking precautions to keep all in attendance safe, too, so hopefully that provides some comfort.
How is everyone faring these days???
.I'm actually really glad no one told us in March 2020 how long this would drag on because...I'm not sure many of us would have been able to cope with that news up front!!
IF that happens...I will share once I'm home and safely self isolating in my house for 2 weeks post trip!
You did! Wow! Not just out of Province, but out of Country!I flew from Toronto to Little Rock, AR!!
I have no idea where I could get that done, here!(after taking required pre-travel covid test 48 hours prior at a cost of $150!!).
Surreal. Yep. Nothing more surreal than pretzel bites. I mean, who doesn't want a whole pretzel?I found some pretzel bites and a drink and tried to find a spacious corner of the airport to wolf down my snack while removing my mask for as little time as possible. It was kind of surreal.
OH!!!!I happen to have a friend there who knew a pharmacist and we got to talking about how easy it would be for me to get my dose 2 of vaccine in the US....
Niiiiice.Within a couple of hours of arriving in LR, AR, this happened:
Yeah... I have my 1st, but... not even scheduled for my 2nd, yet. Not eligible and not showing any signs that will change any time soon.It may seem kinda crazy (to Americans) that I would do this...but...up here in Canada, I had to jump through some major hoops to get dose 1 in April...and was not scheduled for dose 2 until August!
Not bad.wait and see if any side effects would set in. I had some chills and a bit of acheyness for about a day or so? But nothing major and well worth it!!
Must've been even more surreal than the pretzels.Spent the next couple of days doing outdoors stuff in Little Rock. Though it really felt like an alternate universe after being in near total lockdown in Toronto for the better part of a year
So... you're saying it's not all desert?Overall Little Rock was really pretty and a lot more green than I pictured AR to be!!!
Very much curious to read about that.it's still pretty difficult to travel if you are Canadian (even though I just did it...I will share how many hoops I had to jump through to do it....)
No way! That's terrific!they gave me a credit of $713!!
Wow! That's... very impressive!! And what great news!!They said I could either just take the money and run, OR I could use it towards the purchase of a new AP at today's prices, that would only be activated when I'm actually able to return to WDW - even if that is 2022 or 2023 or even beyond. Which hopefully it won't be, but good to have options!
That's amazing! Woohoo! What shot did you get? I had Astra Zeneca on Easter weekend and hopefully will get my second shot mid June. My boys got their first shots of Moderna today, Things are looking up!In case you are wondering why I was going to Little Rock...I happen to have a friend there who knew a pharmacist and we got to talking about how easy it would be for me to get my dose 2 of vaccine in the US....so we hatched this plan where I would go there and get my second shot and hang out in a relatively low population density, low covid cases spot with my friend, and wait for my immunity to build up before travelling on to UT for my son's graduation. Also I was desperate to travel...anywhere. So. There you have it. Within a couple of hours of arriving in LR, AR, this happened:
Nice to have a little break.Spent the next couple of days doing outdoors stuff in Little Rock. Though it really felt like an alternate universe after being in near total lockdown in Toronto for the better part of a year. Really strange. I saw the state capital, hiked up Pinnacle Mountain, saw the governors mansion where the Clintons once lived (and also saw where Clinton had at least one of his trysts...), Central High School which is very famous, Overall Little Rock was really pretty and a lot more green than I pictured AR to be!!!
Amazing!!!!!!! That is great news. Jack and I are booked for August 7-15 and if we both have our second shot by then, we are going.So this morning I set myself up with my coffee and phone on speaker and gave it a shot. It took several CM's transferring me around to different people and some discussion...but eventually...they gave me a credit of $713!! They said I could either just take the money and run, OR I could use it towards the purchase of a new AP at today's prices, that would only be activated when I'm actually able to return to WDW - even if that is 2022 or 2023 or even beyond. Which hopefully it won't be, but good to have options!
I have no idea where I could get that done, here!
Niiiiice.
Which did you get?
Yeah... I have my 1st, but... not even scheduled for my 2nd, yet. Not eligible and not showing any signs that will change any time soon.
So... you're saying it's not all desert?
Wow! That's... very impressive!! And what great news!!
That's amazing! Woohoo! What shot did you get? I had Astra Zeneca on Easter weekend and hopefully will get my second shot mid June. My boys got their first shots of Moderna today, Things are looking up!
Amazing!!!!!!! That is great news. Jack and I are booked for August 7-15 and if we both have our second shot by then, we are going.
Huh. I'm sure they're around here too then.Yeah it took a bit of research but a few private testing centers have popped up for the purposes of travel or private businesses wanting to test their employees etc.
Preplanning for the win!I purposely jumped through hoops here in Toronto to get my dose 1 of Pfizer here in Toronto in April because this plan had already started to form in my mind and I knew that Pfizer was most common in AR so I really wanted that one so I could get dose 2 there. Luckily it worked out.
It sure seems to have speeded up lately. Hoping that trend continues.Yup, it's crazy out there. though hopefully with vaccines finally starting to roll into Canada a little faster...it will speed up I hope!
That's what I thought!Funny thing...no..it's very green..for some reason I just pictured it being more...brown?
Woot!Yes!! I was thrilled. I did shell out an additional approx $480 so added to the credit got the AP...now I'm so excited to start planning lol
Hate that. Feels like I'm losing time, or something.I flew from Little Rock, AR to Salt Lake City...once again via Atlanta which was kind of backwards
Whoa! RUN!!!!!they were already boarding the flight when we landed in Atlanta!!
I've had that happen on a few too many occasions. Always.... interesting.So as luck would have it...I had one of those total movie moments...I literally sprinted off the plane and ran to the terminal shuttle in ATL, then caught my breath on the shuttle to a different terminal...then sprinted all the way to the gate where I run up and the gate agent was about to close the door. I said "can I still get on?" and she said "are you on this flight?" I showed her my boarding pass and yes...yes I was. So she let me in literally as they were closing the doors.
Unfortunately...they had given away my business class seat because I had booked because, um, covid...so now I was in the window seat in coach next to strangers. Ugh. Delta gave me a credit for the cost difference but I was not happy.
Of course. And of course they were sitting right beside you.People are still wearing masks on planes...except when eating or drinking. So of course what did the couple beside me do? Eat and drink for the entire flight.
Makes sense.While I usually rent the smallest and cheapest car...my son warned me not to do that this time because he had a lot of stuff to bring home,
I'll have to remember that.Quickly settled in to my room and ordered the champion of room service meals - the club sandwich and fries, and it hit the spot.
So.... what's your list?!?!?!?I had a list of my fave mostly junk food items and beverages on my list.
I insisted that we eat dinner distanced and outside on her back patio. She thinks I'm insane. Her whole family has been vaccinated as have I now...but I still am not quite ready for indoor dining!!
mmmmm... love a good, fresh bagel.After a nice dinner and visit with Cheryl (who during covid started a bagel business Cheryl's Bagels in case anyone is in the area) she loaded me up with bagels for my travels and I was on my way back to the hotel.