The Prepping Thread - A Newer Beginning ;)

pollyanna_26

Daz My youngest had her first jab a few weeks before I had mine- I had a bad arthritic flare and a nasty bout of Bronchitis so was advised to wait until I was better.

I've no idea if it worked or not but dd advised me to take some sweets or something sugary with me. I forgot but felt so well after the jab I walked to the pharmacy to pick up her meds I also picked up some small bottles of Lucozade, not something I normally buy but I sat on a bench in the sun,barely anyone around and sipped the first bottle. I drank some more that night and over the next couple of days and felt fine.

I did take things easy but luckily I was fine. None of us can guess how we'll feel but it is worth you mentioning you'll be having your 2nd jab to work. It means they're forwarned if needed. I know a mumber of people who felt as though they had flu like my dd but sailed through the 2nd dose.

pollyx

pollyanna_26

greenbee My dds boyfriend works for the NHS in the Tech dept and has been WFH for the past year. They had a zoom meeting a couple of weeks ago and it's looking as though rather than the long commute many of them usually do 5 days a week the plan is 2 days a week in the office and 3 days WFH.

They're working on a big project and it seems brainstorming is needed to be done onsite but 2 days a week will cover that and virtual meetings the other 3 working days.

Management have admitted it's saving money not running things the normal way and with the NHS needing to look for savings where possible it seems a good solution.

BF has a long commute on public transport. He's an enviromentalist but his dept has been told there is a schene planned for what sounds like leasing electric cars with a charging point at their homes. Not sure how widespread that will be but he'd be happy to take part.

There seems to be a strong case for those like yourself and others who have kept things running working from home to continue as much as possible. The number of flights you must have boarded over the years sounds exhausting . It's not only better for employees but saves companies money and helps the planet reducing cars on the road and planes in the air.

Of course some people like the normal work environment, the chatter etc so not sure how distance working would work for then.

Apologies for the solid block of print. Still struggling with the spaces.

pollyx

halfamo

regarding stapling with an ordinary stapler.....You can staple through things and into an eraser or cork and then pull the eraser away and fold the staples down with something hard by holding something against the top and pushing the legs of the staple from underneath. You need to open the stapler right the way out flat first. Its a bit of a faff until you get the hang of it but it means you arent having to staple around a thick 'hinge' etc.   Its best to ease the staples in, not wack the stapler, else the staples can just warp.
I havent tried it on wood or anything but it works for materials and paper so you could fold something around and staple to itself.

muffin_man_7

3 second memory thank u for your reply sorry late  replying  the downside of mobile Internet  and cannot do quote  

Anyway just to say I my covid. Jab was March 24   jab was fine but did  have a  panic attack  b4 the jab  was fine the rest of the day drained the next day but that will be the fibro  Saturday lousy headache by Sunday it was migraine lasted 4 days   I had the  Astra vaccine
Eldest Granddaughters she's 21 in Oct   is doing OK she changed jobs   she now does late shift at  sainsbobs she's much happier there too   she's due to finish college in June 
Her sister shes17 next month  has had the same vaccine  I had day b4 me  her dad  4 days after me    just eldest and her mum but as my daughter under40  I will be a while I think

 I will get the 2nd vaccine  in June can't say I'm looking forward to it  but  it has to be done I think I'll be checking my preps. I keep running out of milk  I usually have plenty of long life semi skimmed or whole.   I ve a full freezer so as long as I can stay awake I can use the mini oven  

Thanks again for the link  when visiting is allowed will ask my granddaughters to help me   as I deleted face book when my phone was  going crazy 

pollyanna_26

Re the solid block of print. I tend to leave a space under paragraphs in a long post.

Another OS thread was seeing big spaces over the last few days me included.

I tried just typing on instead of leaving a space here this morning and it seems to have worked.

pollyx

euronorris

halfamo said:

regarding stapling with an ordinary stapler.....You can staple through things and into an eraser or cork and then pull the eraser away and fold the staples down with something hard by holding something against the top and pushing the legs of the staple from underneath. You need to open the stapler right the way out flat first. Its a bit of a faff until you get the hang of it but it means you arent having to staple around a thick 'hinge' etc.   Its best to ease the staples in, not wack the stapler, else the staples can just warp.
I havent tried it on wood or anything but it works for materials and paper so you could fold something around and staple to itself.

Thank you. That is another good idea that I hadn't considered, so I will keep it in mind. The fabric and cord set thingy that I ordered arrived yesterday, but it was too late in the day to do anything with. At lunchtime, DD and I stripped what remained of the original plastic weaving off of the worst affected chair to reveal the bare frame. Didn't have time for anything else today, but it needs a good scrub first. Will do that tomorrow. It did reveal a few strategically placed air ventilation holes on the frame that I may be able to use to secure the bungee type cord into place (they have flat little metal tabs on the end that could be poked in and would then hopefully secure in place). Gah, it's difficult trying to explain without pictures.

Jab reactions seem to vary greatly. My parents (mum 74 this year, dad 80 this year) were both fine. Sore arm, that was it. Dad has even had 2nd jab now and that was also fine. But my eldest sister, and one of my brothers both felt rotten for a couple days. My CV niece was also fine. Just a bit of pot luck I guess, but common enough to plan for possibility of feeling rough.

pollyanna_26

muffin_man_7 said:

3 second memory thank u for your reply sorry late  replying  the downside of mobile Internet  and cannot do quote  

Anyway just to say I my covid. Jab was March 24   jab was fine but did  have a  panic attack  b4 the jab  was fine the rest of the day drained the next day but that will be the fibro  Saturday lousy headache by Sunday it was migraine lasted 4 days   I had the  Astra vaccine
Eldest Granddaughters she's 21 in Oct   is doing OK she changed jobs   she now does late shift at  sainsbobs she's much happier there too   she's due to finish college in June 
Her sister shes17 next month  has had the same vaccine  I had day b4 me  her dad  4 days after me    just eldest and her mum but as my daughter under40  I will be a while I think

 I will get the 2nd vaccine  in June can't say I'm looking forward to it  but  it has to be done I think I'll be checking my preps. I keep running out of milk  I usually have plenty of long life semi skimmed or whole.   I ve a full freezer so as long as I can stay awake I can use the mini oven  

Thanks again for the link  when visiting is allowed will ask my granddaughters to help me   as I deleted face book when my phone was  going crazy 

I felt tired the day after my first jab but as a fellow fibromite for decades it happens even after a short shop or if I overdo the gardening. DD does suffer from anxiety but is used to needles and it was being outside after so long indoors that panicked her. We're working on that in tiny steps. My only fear was the needle. As soon as I was welcomed into the hub I began to feel very calm and thankful I was doing the right thing for myself and everyone else.

One day at a time we'll all do our best to get through this together.

Best wishes to you and yours.

pollyx

Thriftygifty

The inlaws are now outlaws in our house. They came round a few days ago to drop something off at the gate for the children, DH hasn't seen them in 18m despite only living 2 towns away (long story, weird family set up) anyhow turns out they are firmly in the conspiracy and all fake group and have refused the vaccine, completely their choice but educated on YouTube both over 70 and one smoked since childhood. DH came in slightly shocked that his parents are like this, I did feel for him but also said they are not to come to our house further than the gate and not holding the baby who currently has allergies so affects his breathing my DH had already come to this view before I aired mine on the subject, first you had normal family politics, then brexit and now pandemic that is dividing families. My parents on the other hand are completely the other way and my Dad's health has declined so we are having to continue normal routine that we have been following for the last 12m. 

Prepping bought the children warm and waterproof winter coats in a sale. Planted strawberries & blackcurrent bushes, sowed spring onions, tomatos, cucumbers, climbing beans, 2 types of kale, beetroot, broccoli, watermelons (exciting) and some sweet peas for fresh cut flowers.  I still have lots to plan and need to get moving before I miss my window. 

euronorris

Oh thriftygifty, I'm sorry to hear that. I understand your decision though.

I've a couple of friends who are refusing the vaccine because 'don't you think it's good to ask questions?'. Yes, yes I do. I've asked them all and checked reputable sources, and scientific research for answers and concluded that the vaccine is safe and necessary. Couple of colleagues who were anti maskers and anti lockdown. At least one of them has been vaccinated though, thankfully. Driven by his desire to go to the pub or abroad I'm willing to bet! Lol

Nargleblast

Re conspiracy theorists - with some folk it doesn't matter how much solid, scientific evidence you put in front of them, they will still keep going with that stupid script that's running inside their heads.  Eventually they may have a very rude awakening but, for now, your best course of action is to avoid them where at all possible, don't engage with them on the subject, and do everything you know is right to keep you and your family safe.