Good morning, everyone. It felt really chilly yesterday but it wasn't so bad according to the thermometer. My newly knitted cardigan really came into its own however. Definitely worth the knitting as it kept me toasty warm.
The wind seems to have dies down at the moment and in the moonlight, I can see the skies are fairly clear so fingers crossed for a nice day.
Yesterday passed happily. I got bits and bobs done inside, including washing and a bit of ironing. I knitted some more Christmas gifts. Most importantly, I got my Covid boosted jab booked.
The notification from the surgery only accessed places like Maldon which seems a ridiculously long way away so I went online and, to my surprise, wasn't offered anything local. You wouldn't think I live in the County city of Essex from the lack of vaccination centres. So I had to book for somewhere in Runwell which, I suppose, isn't terribly far away as the crow flies and I have a car. What about people who don't have their own transport?
Then I discovered that they only available times for the next couple of weeks or so were late afternoon and, frankly, there is no way I am doing that journey in the dark and in the rush hour. So I scrolled on until there were morning gaps and booked it for the middle of December. It's in the diary so I should remember.
I'll be well over any side effects by Christmas, if there are any. I had a sore, achey arm after the first one, shivers and an upset tum with the second one and extreme tiredness for both but nothing that paracetamol/ibuprofen/imodium didn't sort out and, to my mind, the vaccine is well worth the slight discomfort afterwards. It was nothing worse than the flu vaccine anyway!
Circuit training was good fun and tuition was also enjoyable so, all in all, a very pleasant day.
I'm looking at a blank page in my diary today so I will give the garden a bit of attention, I think. It's long overdue, to be quite honest, and will look so much more pleasant when it is done. And then I really must think of my poor, neglected allotment, I really must!
Also, there will be a bit of washing to do, a bit of ironing and a shopping list to write for tomorrow morning. That should all keep me out of trouble.
What's in your diary today?
Stay safe and warm and have a great day. xx
Hope the weather stays fine for getting to the allotment.
ReplyDeleteThanks - me too. :-) Garden first though.
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Hi Joy, I had my first 2 Covid jabs at The Lodge in Runwell. Very impressed with the organisation, parking was easy . Was in & out within 7 mins . Having my booster tomorrow , I would have used Runwell again but the medical centre is Sth Woodham Ferrers which I can walk to is now available to use.
ReplyDeleteOh, that's great to know and I was worried about parking too so thank you so very much for this, Gill.
DeleteI was very surprised there was no option for something closer but you have reassured me no end.
Thanks again
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I dug myself out of bed and went for a walk at 07.30... it was cold but not bitterly cold though it feels as though its gotten colder since. The sun is shining though so at least it makes me feel cheerful. Tony had his booster last night at a chemist just along the road from us. He seems fine so far.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad Tony has no side effects, that's very good.
DeleteIt's sunny here too - a bit hazy but nice and bright and I'm just about to go out for a while. Nice. Seven thirty is good and early - well done.
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I'm the same as you and was surprised at the location of the vaccination centres for the booster. I will have to travel to Bath for mine where parking is difficult and expensive but it was the closest so I don't have much choice.
ReplyDeleteGood luck with the garden and allotment. M will be doing one final session next month to clear out the rest of the annuals - still looking good but we had the first frost last night so they'll soon be gone!
That's annoying for you. However, as you say, no choice.
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Had my booster (Moderna) a couple of weeks ago (local supermarket pharmacy in US) with no side effects other than a sore arm. The second jab laid me low for about 36 hours, so I was glad the booster didn't have the same impact. Hope the same is true for you.
ReplyDeleteCleaning, sorting clothes, and laundry (clothes and bedding) figure in today's diary. Thursday is Thanksgiving in the US. Fortunately, my DiL is hosting this year and I only have to bring a side dish, pie and dinner rolls which I will make tomorrow. She'll take care of the turkey and my DD will bring appetizers, other side dishes and another dessert. Many hands. Light work.
I'm so glad your side effects were so minimal, especially after the second one was more difficult.
DeleteIs it really Thanksgiving already! Have a wonderful time. I agree, all in together makes it so much easier.
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