Hello, dear friends.
I come to you with good news!
No, it's not house-related.
It's much more important.
The Mister got his first vaccine yesterday!
He was able to receive his because he has a pre-existing condition called hypertension.
As you well know, I am practically perfect and don't have any conditions.
At least none of which I am willing to talk about.
We hopped in the car yesterday and headed towards Texas' favorite detour, Corsicana. The CVS was the closest place that the Mister could find that was administering the vaccine.
Before he went in, I pleaded with him to tell the nice nurse that his darling, practically-perfect bride was waiting in the car with her sleeve rolled up.
She is in her very early 60's although she doesn't look a day over 45.
Is there any way that she could sneak in for a little shot?
The Mister came back in a matter of minutes.
When he got in the car, he pronounced that it didn't hurt a bit.
Great Mister, I was really worried.
I impatiently asked him if he told the nurse about me.
You bet I did, he said.
This is what I told her.
As you well know, my pre-existing condition is high blood pressure. The cause of this condition is sitting in the parking lot, wanting to know if you could squeeze her in for a shot.
To my dismay, the answer was no.
Note to self: work on the Mister's presentation skills.
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Until next time...
Thanks, Tanya!
Albie clearly looks like he is ready for his closeup!
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I am so glad Mister got his first one. Most everyone I know over 65 in Florida has had the opportunity to get theirs. I am hearing they will drop the age to 55 very soon, so I will be in line. I never in my days imagined I would hop in line for a shot. I don't even take the flu shot.
ReplyDeleteIn more fun news, I am eyeing that dress from Talbots. I have a wedding in April and I think it will be just perfect. I haven't been out for fun in so long so a new dress must be in order. Right?!
We go for our second vaccine today. Fingers crossed that we do not have any of the side effects. As for sleeping, my My Pillow has made all the difference for me. I think it is different with every person as I gave one to my sister and she was just Meh....gave it back to me.lol
ReplyDeleteI'm excited Frasier is coming back! There was some good writing on that show!
ReplyDeleteGood luck with the vaccine. Have you used vaccinefinder.org/search? Put in you zip. At least you can get on the lists!
Congratulations to the Mister! It's hard to believe his powers of persuasion didn't get results. My Mr is in same situation ... gets the shot on Sunday. Meanwhile, I wait. So many great links in this post, I'm on my second cup of cocoa. Those docs!!! xo
ReplyDeleteI am not having mask dreams but really bad nightmares. Fell out of bed this week and I already have a broke elbow😂😂😂. Dreams are bizarre and I’m sure a result of the events of this past year
ReplyDeleteI received my 2nd vaccine today and I'm under 70 also. The assisted living facility where my Dad lives told me I could take it there since I am his essential care giver. I jumped on it as I didn't know when our state was going to lower the age to include me. I'm feeling fine thus far so we shall see how tomorrow rolls. You had all kinds of good stuff in this post and I'm not going back to recheck some things. Have a joy filled weekend!
ReplyDeleteHi Katie, Corsicana is my hometown, and after living in Dallas for forty years, I still think of it as home. My parents are still there, and I visit there frequently. I cannot imagine how shocked I would have been to bump into you and the Mr. at CVS, lol! Were you able to visit the Collin Street Bakery? You were just across the street from the original location. I hope that the Mr. has an easy experience with his first dose, and that you will be able to locate your first dose soon. I am an RN here in Dallas, and due to delivery issues there are still quite a few of us who have not been able to get our first doses either. Weather played a part, I think. Happy weekend! xo Sherry
ReplyDeleteHi Sherry!!! I would have loved to run into you at CVS! Of course we went to the Bakery. The Mr. cannot drive or walk by a bakery without giving it some business. I hope that you receive your vaccine soon. Thank you for all you do!! Enjoy your week.
DeleteI was so happy to see your post this morning. Sat down with my first cup of coffee and couldn’t wait to read it. You simply don’t disappoint Katie! Laughed out loud reading about the vaccination scenario.! You are so funny. Happy that at least one of you had their first shot.
ReplyDeleteAlso enjoyed reading about Coco. I knew some of that...but certainly not all. We are going back to Paris in ‘22 for the humteenth time. A little different this time. Taking all five daughters and not staying in our usual 3star. Hubby seems to have lost his mind during this lockdown and has rented the most luxurious apt. to be had. We plan to all wear a little black dress one night for dinner....channeling Coco I guess.
Yes, I have had a mask dream! I was grocery shopping and suddenly realized I was maskless in Publix! (Insert ominous organ music in a minor chord). I was terrified and made a beeline for my car but the dream ended before I found my mask. In real life this almost happened in the post office of all germ ridden places! I got as far as the inner glass doors and started in then realized and turned back. Thanks for the great news about Frazier! I am a HUGE fan and always have been. I don’t know how they will do it without John Mahoney, but if any show can make it work they can. Also am going to start streaming Firefly Lane today! My Mister and I did both qualify for the shot, but by the time the Great State of South Carolina got around to 65 and over, we had already found appointments in NC! He gets his second one today and I get my second in 12 more days, then look out world I’m coming for ya! We’ve been so cooped up for the past year we are practically institutionalized now and hope that we will be able to rejoin society without too much inner trauma. Most of the trauma will be on my hair stylist when he sees my hair (roots) for the first time in a year. He’s young his heart can take it. I think. Enjoy your posts so much, do hope and pray that all of your power, plumbing, etc has been resorted and that you life is resuming as normal.
ReplyDeleteI bet you can't wait to get your second shot Charlene! I'm desperate to have my roots done. I think that the kids in the apartment bldg. think I was born with a baseball cap on. Have a great week!
DeleteWell, seeing Albie "famous" on your blog just made my day! Thanks so much for the feature! I'm so glad the Mister got his shot. My mother-in-law is getting her second shot today. Have a good weekend.
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ReplyDeleteSorry no idea why my comment posted twice! I had to re sign in to my google account. Just wanted to add that if you have the opportunity where you live, some people we know who do not qualify currently have gotten the vaccine by getting on a waiting list for leftover vaccine, or going late in the day to the clinic to see if there is any left over. They will give out shots if you are there rather than letting it go to waste. Just a thought, good luck!
ReplyDeleteI love how you tell stories, Katie, LOL! Hopefully you will get your shot soon. And yay for seeing Tanya's sweet dog featured here! Love that. Have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteOH THAT MISTER IS MISTER MARVELOUS!
ReplyDeleteTHERE ARE SOME GOOD MOVIES ON COCO's LIFE!
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I have never had any mask dreams.. but I do occasionally forget mine in real life and have to trek back to the car to grab it before entering the store.
ReplyDeleteHappy to hear about Frazier & learn about the feature on the apple iphone.
ReplyDeleteGlad the Mister was able to get the 1st dose of the vaccine. Hope you have an enjoyable weekend. No weird mask dreams happening here.
I bought the disposable masks from Costco that come 50 to a box in five packs of 10. I keep a pack in the hanging basket just by the door, a pack in the car, and a pack in my desk. I have actually walked out of the house, gotten into the car, and was about to get out of the car to go into the store when I realized I wasn't wearing a mask, thank goodness for the pack in the glove compartment! Great to see Albie featured this week.
ReplyDeleteHi Katie, I've visited before...a long time ago. I'm trying to resuscitate my blog and make new friends in the blogging community. I enjoyed my visit today and I remember tomato soup cake and loved it! I think I have the recipe somewhere.
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