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First things first:

Whoo hoo! We booked both appointments this morning at a Walgreen’s that is in the same area just south of us as is our grocery store (the one where we go to pick up groceries.) We have back-to-back appointments TOMORROW for our first dose. Our second will be on March 31st. And if we have a reaction to the second shot, we’ll take care of each other – we’ve done it before. So, by the end of the month, we’ll have been fully vaccinated. Huzzah!

It’s all in the timing. We were waiting to be contacted by the group Heidi put us in touch with. We also received something from the county yesterday saying they were getting more vaccination stock in this week – they would send us a link today. So I’m thinking that a bunch of vaccine was delivered to New York pharmacies as well. The first openings were in the town just north of us, but we couldn’t book both doses. Then Don went to the openings in the town just south of us and started yelling “I’ve booked both doses!” as I frantically tried to catch up to him. I was already muttering that I probably wouldn’t get an appointment when I did. And then it said “Book your second dose.” And I did. If we hadn’t signed on when we did, we would most likely have missed out.

We’ve been euphorically happy for over an hour. Not only did we get an appointment for tomorrow, but it’s a quick drive from our house. It couldn’t have worked out better. Very, very thankful vibrations today at the cottage.

Don cooked a celebratory breakfast.

We’ve had high winds here for almost 24 hours and let me tell you, they were intense. When Don is bothered by them – he normally isn’t – it’s a big deal. It’s still windy, but much less so than a couple of hours ago.

It’s slow going, but slow and steady wins the race, right?

I’m just about to finish The Moving Toyshop.  Then I’ll have figure out what I want to read next.

If you don’t mind, I won’t post tomorrow, as we’ll be on our way to Walgreens. But I’ll be back on Thursday. Don has to cancel his eye appointment for tomorrow but he’ll reschedule for next week.

So remember that I’m not posting tomorrow and don’t worry about me!

Stay safe.

Happy Tuesday.

Comments

  1. Congratulations Claudia! It’s not a total panacea, but it’s a step toward greater peace of mind.

  2. CONGRATULATIONS!!! I know the feeling that you felt once you knew you had an appointment to receive the first vaccine. It’s such a relief and almost overwhelming. We, too, had a celebratory dinner after our first shot. Neither one of us had any reaction to the first shot and we’re hoping for the same results when we get our second shot next week. Fingers crossed!

    Good luck tomorrow and continue to stay safe.

  3. Congratulations! We both got our first shot on Sunday. It was a last minute voice mail that was garbled a phone call to our county’s vaccine hotline and we had our shot within 24 hours. We are not waiting on pins and needles to get an email about our second dose. So glad you both could get both doses scheduled.

    • Yay! It feels a bit like you won the lottery doesn’t it?
      I had the pfizer vaccine with no reaction really to the 1st dose. The 2nd dose I only felt slight fatigue the next day but I had a red spot at the vaccine site that felt a little itchy for about a week. Not sure if that was an allergic reaction to something in the vaccine or an immune response. Anyway, it was mild. I know some people feel quite ill after the 2nd one. I hope you don’t feel too bad.
      It is sunny and about 40° today. The snow is slowly going. I am so anxious to be able to walk outside again. There is no place to walk safely in winter. The snow banks on the side of the road make it hard to get off the road and none of the paved bike paths are plowed. I do have a treadmill but it’s not the same.
      Think spring and stay safe

      • It’s very cold here, still windy, and I think we’ll have a few days of cold weather this week. But in the 50s next week!

        Stay safe, Marilyn.

  4. Great news for you both. I got a text message to book my vaccine 2 weeks ago and so was given it that afternoon. I felt so pleased and proud of all of those that had made it possible. Here in the U.K. we’re having a 12 week gap between vaccines so that more people can get their initial dose, so I don’t have the 2nd dose booked yet. I shall feel much happier once that’s done. Stay safe and well done for your persistence.

    • A wise idea to allow more people to get their first shots.

      Thanks Fiona!

      Stay safe.

  5. Congratulations! We were fortunate here in Michigan to have gotten both shots. Our second shot was just over 2 weeks ago. I celebrated yesterday with my first haircut in over a year. My husband and I got them at the same time. First one we had a slight headache, second one more of a headache, fever and slight flu like symptoms. The nurse said the second one may give us more problems. I had heard that before we went so had a pot of soup made. It only lasted 24-36 hours but worth the feeling of us being safer. With my husband having pulmonary fibrosis we have been very careful since last March. We still plan to be careful but feel blessed to have gotten our vaccine!

    • Yes, we’ve already planned to have something cooking in the crock pot on the day of the second vaccine.

      Thanks, Janet!

      Stay safe.

  6. Walgreens came thru for us also. I get my second dose next Monday and husband also. I also registered on Walgreens site ahead of time and starred is as favorite so I would not waste time trying to schedule. I believe they are giving the Moderna shot at Walgreens. Had no reaction to it except for feeling tired and so I went to bed. I understand the second dose is more prone to give a reaction. Stay healthy ….don’t take any pain reliever till after the shot if you need one. I took a tylenol. I know how relieved you are. I have put off so much , as we all have waiting for this possible reprieve. Let us all hope the world can get healthy. Take care, relax. It was the easiest shot. Download and fill out the form you need to bring with you. Relax.

    • We did the same (registered on the site), but it was still a long time before we could book the shot.

      Stay safe, Maria.

  7. So happy for you. I actually got tears in my eyes when I got that first shot. You don’t realize what strain you are under until the end is in sight. I have a friend who is worried about the shot and refuses to get it. I just feel sorry for her as she has to live in such fear and for how long? You will have such a sense of relief. Love to you!
    Eileen

    • Such a strain! The alternative to getting the shot is not a good one. I hope your friend rethinks her decision!

      Stay safe, Eileen! Much love.

  8. Yay, good news about your vaccines! When I had a flu vaccine back in November, the nurse told me if you have a reaction that it’s actually a good sign as it shows your body is ready to fight any infection. I thought of that when I had my covid vaccination three weeks ago. I didn’t have any after reactions from either!😂
    As Fiona has mentioned earlier, it’s a 12 week wait between doses here but we seem to be ahead of target.

    Happy Tuesday

    • Yes, I’ve heard that too. It’s not desirable necessarily but it’s a good thing in the end.

      Stay safe, Dee Dee.

  9. Oh…that is the best news!! I know we are focused on Friday…our first shot. Hope all goes well for you both.

    I’m just about to finish All the Devils are Here…and while I want to see how it ends…I don’t want it to end. And I know other fans feel the same way!

    Luck was on your side when you made the appointments. Stay safe! ;)

    • Donnamae, so glad to hear that you are scheduled for your 1st! How is your son doing? Hope he is on the mend.

      • My son is feeling much better. His wife tested negative…I still don’t get that…being in quarantine, and one is positive and one negative? Thanks for asking. Stay safe! ;)

    • Oh, I never want a Louise Penny to end!

      Glad you have your appointment on Friday.

      Stay safe, Donna!

  12. I can relate! I cried when I got my appointment! Congratulations, Claudia. I’m glad you have them booked — both of them — and close, too! YAY!

    You’re going great guns on the puzzle. And you need a day off — it’ll be a big one! Bravo!

  13. So thrilled that you booked both your doses. I’ve got our 2nd dose booked for the 15th so Mom and I will be good. I’m so thankful that the vaccine is finally getting out to so many who need and want it! Hugs!

  14. Those of us having Pfizer no real reactions…those friends Moderna some…as we all say who cares….???better to be safe and endure few reactions…good luck…it is worth it.
    I had my second one three or four weeks ago…I had the one three weeks apart…I still isolate and mask even to mail box…moving next week to Florida.prayers to you and Don.

  16. I’m so happy for you two.
    My first shot was two weeks ago, and even though I will wear a mask, the 70% efficacy makes me feel better already.I
    The comment about having a lot of soup made for the second seems wise.
    Some of my family members report symptoms for about 12 hours, and tired. I see that as an indication your body is reacting as it should.

    I am so happy you found a site close by you. A happy, busy day tomorrow.

    Take good care, you two are very important to us. I’ll be sending good thoughts for Don’s eye appointment as well.
    🙏🙏🙏

    • Yes, we already decided to have something from the crock pot on that day.

      Thank you, Jan!

      Stay safe.

  18. I’m still on the fence about getting any of the vaccines because of my past medical conditions. I am however happy that you have your appointments set up. I will be following along to see what if any, negative reactions either of you have. I am currently reading The Paris Library by Janet Skeslien Charles. As a library lover, I am thoroughly enjoying it.

    Susan and Oliver

  19. So glad to hear you two have appointments! I just had my first vaccination today and am scheduled for the second one in three weeks. We haven’t been able to secure an appointment for my husband, but we’re on it! Love the New Yorker puzzles you are working on.

  20. Hooray!!! So happy that you got your shots scheduled sooner and much closer. Persistence pays off! We’ve had both shots….just a sore arm on the first shot and we both were very lethargic the day after the second shot. Just laid around and slept most of that day but awoke the next day feeling great. Great news!

  21. Yay! I’m so happy for you! I took my mother to get her shots. (She’s 83) You’ll be happy to know that she had absolutely no reaction to either of the shots. So, of course now she’s worried there was nothing in the 2nd shot – lol! Anyway, I am so glad she’s had her shots. I need to wait to get mine. I think my husband and I are in one of the last groups here. We are just under 65 and I believe they are doing college kids first which is probably a good idea since its hard to regulate their behavior. My husband and I will just stay home and fortunately he can work out of the house and since I am semi-retired, I can just wait to continue with my work. We really do have to remind ourselves how fortunate we are.

      • Most everyone I’ve spoken with who’ve had the second Moderna shot have had only minor reactions (the aches, the fatigue, slight fever and maybe even a few chills, but it doesn’t last for long and is manageable); so, I’m going for my second shot on Saturday just trying to be well rested and well nourished ahead of time, fortifying myself physically as much as possible.

        What a relief for you and Don to finally be able to come down off that daily vigilance of trying to get an appointment; really glad for you both. What’s the first thing you want to do once you’re fully vaccinated, as late Spring approaches (for instance), even still wearing a mask of course; but, a bookstore run? Going to the big city? Hair appointment as some have mentioned? Eating out in a restaurant? I think we all have our Covid bucket lists! It’s going to be liberating but strange at first, I’m sure. We’ll have to be UNtraining some of our ‘trained’ behavior of 2020.

  22. So happy!! Yay! I think we all share that same feeling when we know we are finally going to get the 1st one, and then knowing the 2nd one is scheduled is such a feeling of utter relief. Our 2nd is on March 14, so we will be celebrating the Ides of March this year!

    Enjoy your day off tomorrow. If you feel tired after the injection, just go with it and rest!! After all we have been through this year, a little rest is likely a good idea anyway. We both had a sore arm the afternoon of our shot, and the day after, and we both were just really tired. But on the following morning there was nothing but relief!!

    We will all be anxious to hear how it goes for you. Such a great day! Take care.

  23. Wonderful news! We had no symptoms except a headache and a bit tired. I am sure you will be fine. Good luck!

  24. Congratulations! My husband got his first 3 weeks ago and I got my first today with both of us finishing up by the end of the month. Now we just have to schedule our daughter.

  26. I am so very happy for you to have the relief of having the shot scheduled. Hopefully any side effects will be minimal. We are having very strong winds up here in MA too. Sleeping last night was a challenge with the noise. I swear today was the coldest day of the winter so far with the biting wind bringing the wind chill factor into the negative category. Oh well, we are almost at Spring and this too will be behind us. Good luck tomorrow!

  29. Back again! Saw this in today’s NYT. https://www.nytimes.com/2021/03/02/arts/mini-brands-supermarket-sweep.html?campaign_id=9&emc=edit_nn_20210302&instance_id=27670&nl=the-morning&regi_id=57861058&segment_id=52667&te=1&user_id=34660dfc834f5168fe410aa706e63a6c

    Mostly it’s about grocery shopping but the detailed little minis of pantry items made me smile. I suspect they aren’t to scale for your kitchens but just in case you missed it, wanted to pass it on.

  30. I’m so glad… Did you order your groceries and collected that while you were there anyway? And did you cancel your April 9 bookings?

    I think I’m going to reread The Moving Toyshop. It must be decades ago that I read it, but it’s still on my shelves. What’s your opinion of it?

  31. I was at my Walgreen’s this morning picking up my meds and they had a cancellation so there was an extra dose which they offered to me! So I had the Moderna dose this morning too! So random, right? So far my only side effects are relief and happiness! Hope all goes well for you!

  32. Hi, Claudia,
    Just read yesterday’s post because I was looking for today’s (guess I had opened, but not read it — sheesh! tee hee). So glad to hear you are both receiving your shots. I had my first one (Pfizer) yesterday. I had some discomfort, moreso as the day wore on, but not entirely unexpected as I have many health issues and cannot normally get vaccines (w/o a great deal of medical review, consult, ad nauseum). Today I feel much better, though still a little nauseated off and on and tired. But I am so happy to have gotten it (had to work through my fear, also). Thanks for sharing the tip about a meal for after the second shot. Great idea!

    Really enjoying your puzzles. The covers are truly wonderful! Makes me work to see if I could remember reading a particular edition (no luck!).

    Hope everything goes well. Can’t wait to hear your story. Love your writing. (Oh, finished reading Hiroshima and now into The Chocolate Cobweb by Charlotte Armstrong.)

  33. Hello Claudia, very happy for you, I already took both doses, we were the first people to be vaccinated, now I hope that everyone can have this chance is a great emotion. Unfortunately, the cases here in Brazil only increase. The State of São Paulo, the region that is my city, will again enter severe quarantine with a curfew at 8 pm.

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