The Dumb Sheeple will get us all killed

[K_Dubb]

Funny. My mother has decided to take a "wait and see" approach. I still see her regular, and she still socializes (illegally) with a number of people. She is more social than me (both of us try to be somewhat careful- but both of us continue to work- so you really cannot limit risk that much.) She has chose to skip the fear part of this pandemic.*

*I, of course, am still huddled afraid and crying in my basement aside from when I visit my mother...

That is funny...

I am delighted you found your way here!  My folks decided to take it seriously after my cousin had a party last summer (to which we didn't go, it was all the rural trumpkins of course) where half the people got it.  No worse than the flu but it was pretty sobering to learn how contagious it was from people you know who aren't the kind of people who squawk about things like that generally.

That said, I am happy to report that my folks' neighbor with the Don't Tread On Me flag was flying it proudly last time I was over but now he has an American flag instead of the Trump one.  The spirit is still alive!

[K_Dubb]

Are you not one of these people yourself, making fun of those flaunting The Rules?

[Master Trollda]

Confirmed brown-noser playing both sides of the fence.

[K_Dubb]

Confirmed brown-noser playing both sides of the fence.

No, I am fair and consistent.  I think a lot of the government-imposed restrictions are silly and symbolic.  I also think going in the out door is silly and symbolic.

[Master Trollda]

No, I am fair and consistent.  I think a lot of the government-imposed restrictions are silly and symbolic.  I also think going in the out door is silly and symbolic.

And yet a great Led Zeppelin album it is. Regardless, symbols and silliness are things people seem to need. Always it was. Always it will be.

[WOTR]

I am delighted you found your way here!  My folks decided to take it seriously after my cousin had a party last summer (to which we didn't go, it was all the rural trumpkins of course) where half the people got it.  No worse than the flu but it was pretty sobering to learn how contagious it was from people you know who aren't the kind of people who squawk about things like that generally.

That said, I am happy to report that my folks' neighbor with the Don't Tread On Me flag was flying it proudly last time I was over but now he has an American flag instead of the Trump one.  The spirit is still alive!

I don't think she is blind to the risk (again, two relatives caught it and are dead.) I do think that she may be overestimating the risk of a vaccine while underestimating the risk of covid due to present good health. Also, while I think I may have already had it, I am positive she did. Last February she was very sick for a week straight. To the point where I was wondering if she should see a doctor (not something I usually see with her.) She forgot about it, but does keep a journal and looked back to find that yes- there was a week of hell just before Covid was officially announced as being in the country.

Anyhow, it's good to see you here as well. The small core of posters on this board are (most) of the ones who I most enjoyed on BG. I see Camaztoz is on ellgab, and of course MD is missing (I'm sure there are others.) But I always enjoy our interactions.*

*Also, I didn't know how to contact you when I come down for the impending Floyd riots if the officer is acquired. What could be more romantic than a first date by the light of the roaring fire as it consumes a city and infrastructure? 

[K_Dubb]

I don't think she is blind to the risk (again, two relatives caught it and are dead.) I do think that she may be overestimating the risk of a vaccine while underestimating the risk of covid due to present good health. Also, while I think I may have already had it, I am positive she did. Last February she was very sick for a week straight. To the point where I was wondering if she should see a doctor (not something I usually see with her.) She forgot about it, but does keep a journal and looked back to find that yes- there was a week of hell just before Covid was officially announced as being in the country.

Anyhow, it's good to see you here as well. The small core of posters on this board are (most) of the ones who I most enjoyed on BG. I see Camaztoz is on ellgab, and of course MD is missing (I'm sure there are others.) But I always enjoy our interactions.*

*Also, I didn't know how to contact you when I come down for the impending Floyd riots if the officer is acquired. What could be more romantic than a first date by the light of the roaring fire as it consumes a city and infrastructure? 

OMG I still have a few scrapings of Penzance left, we will zoom around shirtless on wheelies in our new sneakers leaving stinky clouds of the dankest Jersey weed in our wake!  I do not know if my accordion is suitably martial but I have high hopes that it will resonate with the culture of the street and lift everyone's spirits.

I do understand people's reluctance, they make you sign all those waivers for a reason.  And where my folks went they keep you for 15 minutes in a small low-ceilinged room very like a church basement to monitor for adverse reactions with at least twenty other old people who just got the vaccine, too, nobody fully immunized yet except the staff, and are enthusiastically talking away about their experience the way people who have been cooped up for a year do in company.  It's no wonder people come down with it between the first and second doses.

[WOTR]

OMG I still have a few scrapings of Penzance left, we will zoom around shirtless on wheelies in our new sneakers leaving stinky clouds of the dankest Jersey weed in our wake!  I do not know if my accordion is suitably martial but I have high hopes that it will resonate with the culture of the street and lift everyone's spirits.

I do understand people's reluctance, they make you sign all those waivers for a reason.  And where my folks went they keep you for 15 minutes in a small low-ceilinged room very like a church basement to monitor for adverse reactions with at least twenty other old people who just got the vaccine, too, nobody fully immunized yet except the staff, and are enthusiastically talking away about their experience the way people who have been cooped up for a year do in company.  It's no wonder people come down with it between the first and second doses.

I will purchase a tuba and see if I can still balance on the wheel. We could make an excellent start to a polka band to keep the troops entertained while we are shot at.

I'm glad your folks got their shot. I'm going to guess that the very real psychological harm of anxiety and angst (for those predisposed to such things) likely outweighs any risks. I know a few people who are diabetic (young) who believe they will drop dead if the get it. and who should probably get a shot as soon as possible. I also know some bipedal whales who should probably be more concerned than they are. But watching the psychological toll it is taking on people is the most interesting part of it.

[Mohammed Azharruddin]

I don't think she is blind to the risk (again, two relatives caught it and are dead.) I do think that she may be overestimating the risk of a vaccine while underestimating the risk of covid due to present good health. Also, while I think I may have already had it, I am positive she did. Last February she was very sick for a week straight. To the point where I was wondering if she should see a doctor (not something I usually see with her.) She forgot about it, but does keep a journal and looked back to find that yes- there was a week of hell just before Covid was officially announced as being in the country.

Anyhow, it's good to see you here as well. The small core of posters on this board are (most) of the ones who I most enjoyed on BG. I see Camaztoz is on ellgab, and of course MD is missing (I'm sure there are others.) But I always enjoy our interactions.*

*Also, I didn't know how to contact you when I come down for the impending Floyd riots if the officer is acquired. What could be more romantic than a first date by the light of the roaring fire as it consumes a city and infrastructure? 

Sure of that, you are?

[Mohammed Azharruddin]

*Also, I didn't know how to contact you when I come down for the impending Floyd riots if the officer is acquired. What could be more romantic than a first date by the light of the roaring fire as it consumes a city and infrastructure? 

It's probably a good idea for both of you unclean beasts to acclimatise yourselves to the flames while you still have the chance in this life.

[K_Dubb]

Sure of that, you are?

You are going to wreck it you clubfooted oaf 

[Master Trollda]

Sure of that, you are?

Flattering given how popular he is but...

[AZZERAE]

Good to see you WOTR!

DITTO!!!

[K_Dubb]

The folks report no ill effects, but we are uncomplaining people💪

[WOTR]

Sure of that, you are?

Yeah fine. There was a video awhile back posted that made me wonder. Hope that it is true (do I.)