I thought I was fine, but I’ve been dog tired all day today, and my arm where I got my latest COVID jab has been quite sore. I guess every jab has been this bad, and I know it’s worth it to avoid getting the COVID but it’s not been exactly a pleasant experience today. In contrast, I barely felt my flu shot in my other arm, and I doubt that’s making me feel so miserable at work today.
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Do you think a Trump Presidency would be good for sales of Mary Hopkins records? πΏ
In two weeks or so, we will know if there will be a television special scheduled for Christmas at a large sport stadium featuring playing that Mary Hopkins song. Or so the newsΒ reports this morning.
My arms still hurt a bit π©Ή
So yeah, I’m vaxxed. It really wasn’t a big deal, there was no line, I was in an out, the lights work well enough on my bike, though I do want to order a second rear taillight as a backup as one of them on the bike currently is non-functional and with the time change, there will be a lot more riding after dark, at least from my office in Menands down to the Old Train Station downtown to catch the express home.
It’s nice being able to sleep with the windows open πͺ at least for one more night, ποΈ though it’s obvious a change is going to come in the weather shortly. The days come late October are just so much more darkness. It’s after 6:15 and there isn’t much sign of lightness yet, and it was pitch black except for the moonlight and the stars π when I went to get out and get milk. π
I am heading into the office π’ as soon as there is enough daylight to ride, and my rice is done on the stove, π² as I have a long list of things to do. Some ways I’m more productive in the office π’ as I don’t have to worry about the state of charge π of the batteries. Friday I’ll probably work at home again, π‘ or probably more like Five Rivers where they have Wi-Fi and it’s pretty out.Β
I am thinking about doing an oil change on Big Red this weekend, π» as it’s due and I don’t want to have to take time off of work and go down to the shop to do it. I was going to wait until December, figuring I wouldn’t do any big trips in November but it might be nice to get away for at least the Veterans Day Weekend to Vermont and maybe after Thanksgiving head up tot he Adirondacks. π¦ And maybe a trip out to Cazenovia the first week of November but a lot depends on the weather. I also considered one of those quickly-lube places, but I’m not sure if they will service a big lifted truck like mine, as it doesn’t fit well into most of their bays.
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Big news! π°
Tonight I rode my mountain bike after dark to CVS and got both my COVID booster and flu shot. Just a little prick in each arm and then rode home. Now, I’m a national hero for doing my part to stop the spread, or at least hopefully I won’t get really sick this winter. I’m hoping both major presidential candidates speak of my brave act.
Shots – Health News : NPR
Flip a coin πͺ
I have often thought then when two candidates get more then 40 percent of the vote, the election should be decided by a flip of a coin. This would discourage manipulation of election laws, gamesmanship, and rigging of elections and ensure the majority voice is heard most of the time. It also would have a moderating impact on elections.
As when one candidate gets 49% and other gets 51%, the truth is the majority supports either one of the candidates. The difference between is really just due to rounding error and random noise –Β going between the most two popular candidates ensures popular voices always have a chance to represent us in government.