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humfrz · 08-15-2021, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Lantanafrs2

Both holes?

....... now, that's once.

(reference to the joke about the man, his stubborn horse & buggy and his new bride)

Irace86.2.0 · 08-15-2021, 06:36 PM

This article talks about the Delta variant surge in Iceland. Their vaccination rate is 77%, which is close to the 80% rate that is touted as the possible point for reaching herd immunity, so the fact that the Delta surge is so large is telling. Deaths are non-existent probably because of vaccinations, sheltering, contact tracing, etc., but this surge of cases exceeded the winter, yet deaths didn’t follow.

The US has seen benefits from the vaccinations too, but we have further to go and with more hesitancy.

Interestingly, I compared my county, Sonoma County, with a population of 494k to Iceland with a population of 344k. We have 35k cases and 338 deaths. Iceland has had 9.5k cases and 30 deaths.

Delta COVID Surge in Iceland Is Very Bad News for the U.S

https://www.thedailybeast.com/delta-...-us?ref=scroll

wbradley · 08-15-2021, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by humfrz

That's too bad -

May they RIP.

Goes to show you, don't get too comfortable. Keep the mask off bubble as small as you realistically can. We can feel confident, but these stories only reinforce how dangerous being nonchalant about the pandemic can be.

Very sorry to hear this news, Lantana.

humfrz · 08-15-2021, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by wbradley

Goes to show you, don't get too comfortable. Keep the mask off bubble as small as you realistically can. We can feel confident, but these stories only reinforce how dangerous being nonchalant about the pandemic can be.

Very sorry to hear this news, Lantana.

Yep, like the old saying goes "never underestimate the enemy".

Lantanafrs2 · 08-15-2021, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by wbradley

Goes to show you, don't get too comfortable. Keep the mask off bubble as small as you realistically can. We can feel confident, but these stories only reinforce how dangerous being nonchalant about the pandemic can be.

Very sorry to hear this news, Lantana.

I'm honestly thinking that if you can, limit your exposure to anyone lol. Phil was an ardent masker last I saw him. Dont know about his wife.

Lantanafrs2 · 08-15-2021, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by humfrz

Yep, like the old saying goes "never underestimate the enemy".

And dont overestimate the abilities of politicians or scientists. This is pestilence

weederr33 · 08-15-2021, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Lantanafrs2

I'm honestly thinking that if you can, limit your exposure to anyone lol. Phil was an ardent masker last I saw him. Dont know about his wife.

I try to do the bold as much as possible. Hence why I literally only talk to my coworkers and clients. I avoid members or anyone at the stores if I can, unless I like them. Which is a small handful.

humfrz · 08-15-2021, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by weederr33

I try to do the bold as much as possible. Hence why I literally only talk to my coworkers and clients. I avoid members or anyone at the stores if I can, unless I like them. Which is a small handful.

I agree ....... but, sometimes, I just get trapped in an isle -

Atmo · 08-15-2021, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Lantanafrs2

Found out today that a friend of mine and his wife both passed last week from the delta. Both were fully vaxxed, in their 60s and in good health otherwise.

Sorry, Lantana. It hits home when it's someone you know or worse, a family member, after becoming numb from reading and hearing about the dreadful stats every day.

Capt Spaulding · 08-15-2021, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by humfrz

I agree ....... but, sometimes, I just get trapped in an isle -

What on earth is she buying? I zoomed way in, to look at the cereal box mind you, and to my old eyes, it appears to say Petrified Wheat.

humfrz · 08-15-2021, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Capt Spaulding

What on earth is she buying? I zoomed way in, to look at the cereal box mind you, and to my old eyes, it appears to say Petrified Wheat.

I think it reads "Puffed Wheat".

When you get older, ya gotta stay focused on what you're looking at -

wbradley · 08-16-2021, 06:49 AM

I suppose when you reach a certain age the only "wood" you get is petrified. lol

MuseChaser · 08-16-2021, 06:51 AM

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Originally Posted by humfrz

I think it reads "Puffed Wheat".

When you get older, ya gotta stay focused on what you're looking at -

It"s a box of the latest vegan BBQ sandwich filling fad, "Pulled Wheat." Even better than jackfruit.....

reni · 08-16-2021, 09:02 AM

In case anyone is curious what the DHS bulletin actually said:

https://www.dhs.gov/ntas/advisory/na...august-13-2021

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