The Vent and Rant Thread - Page 2595

DiapDealer · 10-15-2026, 06:10 PM

Stop saying the words "zero dollars" when what you mean is "no cost" or "free."

poohbear_nc · 10-19-2026, 07:49 PM

I seem to have entered into a long term relationship with a nasty respiratory virus. Not Covid, not flu - got desperate enough to make doctor's appointment and have numerous lab tests. Staying home, masking whilst outside .... but ... every 4-5 days the sore throat & fever & chills & fatigue return ... again & again ... maybe I should just name it after me and learn to live with it ... *sigh* ... end of rant ...

and yes, I've had all my shots, vaccinations, etc.

JSWolf · 10-20-2026, 05:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by poohbear_nc

I seem to have entered into a long term relationship with a nasty respiratory virus. Not Covid, not flu - got desperate enough to make doctor's appointment and have numerous lab tests. Staying home, masking whilst outside .... but ... every 4-5 days the sore throat & fever & chills & fatigue return ... again & again ... maybe I should just name it after me and learn to live with it ... *sigh* ... end of rant ...

and yes, I've had all my shots, vaccinations, etc.

I hope you can get over this. I know it's annoying to have an ongoing respiratory problem. When I get a cold, it can end up triggering my asthma. The cold then goes and leave me coughing. That does eventually go.

DiapDealer · 10-20-2026, 10:03 AM

Me: A large Americano please
Them: I'm sorry, our espresso machine is down
Me: Ok. Just a large black coffee, then
Them: I'm sorry, we're out of large cups. Will a medium work?
Me: Can I get two of them for the price of one large?
Them: **silence**

Heck of a place to open a coffee shop.

Terisa de morgan · 10-20-2026, 05:28 PM

Me: Coffee with milk
Waiter: Sorry, we cannot serve that
Me: Do you have coffee?
Waiter: Yes
Me: And milk?
Waiter: Yes
Me: Please, a espresso and a small glass of milk

(Not joking)

DNSB · 10-20-2026, 06:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Terisa de morgan

Me: Coffee with milk
Waiter: Sorry, we cannot serve that
Me: Do you have coffee?
Waiter: Yes
Me: And milk?
Waiter: Yes
Me: Please, a espresso and a small glass of milk

(Not joking)

For some reason, I'm reminded of the Hold the Chicken segment from Five Easy Pieces.

CRussel · 10-21-2026, 01:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by poohbear_nc

I seem to have entered into a long term relationship with a nasty respiratory virus. Not Covid, not flu - got desperate enough to make doctor's appointment and have numerous lab tests. Staying home, masking whilst outside .... but ... every 4-5 days the sore throat & fever & chills & fatigue return ... again & again ... maybe I should just name it after me and learn to live with it ... *sigh* ... end of rant ...

and yes, I've had all my shots, vaccinations, etc.

Sounds like RSV. There's a lot of it going around, and the vaccine for it is a bit pricey. Though at my age, it's now completely covered, if/when they get more of the vaccine in stock.

PeterT · 10-21-2026, 02:18 PM

I live in an area of Toronto with no sidewalks on the residential streets.

I am always amazed / horrified by how many people walk with their backs to oncoming traffic. As a child in England it was drilled into me that if there are no sidewalks you walk facing the traffic.

What I find even worse is those pushing prams and battering on there mobile phones !

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poohbear_nc · 10-21-2026, 04:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CRussel

Sounds like RSV. There's a lot of it going around, and the vaccine for it is a bit pricey. Though at my age, it's now completely covered, if/when they get more of the vaccine in stock.

I had the vaccine a few years back - not sure if/when it should be repeated - but I'll definitely ask my doctor. Took a wee walk today - fingers crossed for recovery.

DiapDealer · 10-22-2026, 07:20 AM

I believe RSV is a one-time vaccine, but I wouldn't swear to it.

DNSB · 10-22-2026, 07:15 PM

My brother-in-law just went back for a second RSV vaccination after 3 years on advice of his doctor. Something about the antibody levels dropping faster than expected despite the 2-3 years claim for the original vaccination.

poohbear_nc · 10-22-2026, 07:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DNSB

My brother-in-law just went back for a second RSV vaccination after 3 years on advice of his doctor. Something about the antibody levels dropping faster than expected despite the 2-3 years claim for the original vaccination.

Good to know - going to get back up with my doctor - if the past 2 months are any indication, my antibody levels are 0. Thanks

Highroller · 10-30-2026, 02:38 PM

Contractors should really bring floor protection and cover nearby furniture, especially when they’re working around old insulation or roof materials. I now take photos of the room beforehand and ask exactly how they’ll contain dust, since “we’ll clean up” can mean a quick sweep and nothing more. After one renovation left grit in the vents, I also scheduled Air duct cleaning, which helped get the fine dust out instead of circulating it through the house. It’s worth asking for cleanup terms before the work starts, not after the mess is everywhere.

Rumpelteazer · 11-05-2026, 01:12 PM

I got my flu shot today, not even three hours ago. And already I can feel my left shoulder and neck getting stiff and sore. That's not a good sign of what's to come tomorrow.

I had hoped I felt good enough for a day out, but now I'll probably stay at home. At least I've stocked up on snacks, sodas and tea just in case this would happen. I'll just relax, do some gaming, try and finish my book and if my arm isn't feeling too bad I can cross stitch for a while.

10-19-2026, 07:49 PM	#38912
poohbear_nc Bah! Humbug! Posts: 68,122 Karma: 136520719 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Durham, NC Device: Every Kindle Ever Made & To Be Made!	I seem to have entered into a long term relationship with a nasty respiratory virus. Not Covid, not flu - got desperate enough to make doctor's appointment and have numerous lab tests. Staying home, masking whilst outside .... but ... every 4-5 days the sore throat & fever & chills & fatigue return ... again & again ... maybe I should just name it after me and learn to live with it ... sigh ... end of rant ... and yes, I've had all my shots, vaccinations, etc. Last edited by poohbear_nc; 10-19-2026 at 08:11 PM.

10-30-2026, 02:38 PM	#38923
Highroller Groupie Posts: 153 Karma: 338 Join Date: Nov 2004 Device: Ebookwise 1150, Jetbook Lite, Slick Er-701	Contractors should really bring floor protection and cover nearby furniture, especially when they’re working around old insulation or roof materials. I now take photos of the room beforehand and ask exactly how they’ll contain dust, since “we’ll clean up” can mean a quick sweep and nothing more. After one renovation left grit in the vents, I also scheduled Air duct cleaning, which helped get the fine dust out instead of circulating it through the house. It’s worth asking for cleanup terms before the work starts, not after the mess is everywhere. Last edited by Highroller; 11-02-2026 at 03:27 PM.

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10-15-2026, 06:10 PM	#38911
DiapDealer Grand Sorcerer Posts: 29,918 Karma: 212736631 Join Date: Jan 2010 Device: Nexus 7, Kindle Fire HD	Stop saying the words "zero dollars" when what you mean is "no cost" or "free."

10-20-2026, 10:03 AM	#38914
DiapDealer Grand Sorcerer Posts: 29,918 Karma: 212736631 Join Date: Jan 2010 Device: Nexus 7, Kindle Fire HD	Me: A large Americano please Them: I'm sorry, our espresso machine is down Me: Ok. Just a large black coffee, then Them: I'm sorry, we're out of large cups. Will a medium work? Me: Can I get two of them for the price of one large? Them: silence Heck of a place to open a coffee shop.

10-20-2026, 05:28 PM	#38915
Terisa de morgan Grand Sorcerer Posts: 6,825 Karma: 13151505 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Madrid, Spain Device: Kobo Clara/Aura One/Forma,XiaoMI 5, iPad, Huawei MediaPad, YotaPhone 2	Me: Coffee with milk Waiter: Sorry, we cannot serve that Me: Do you have coffee? Waiter: Yes Me: And milk? Waiter: Yes Me: Please, a espresso and a small glass of milk (Not joking)

10-21-2026, 02:18 PM	#38918
PeterT Grand Sorcerer Posts: 14,206 Karma: 84699244 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Toronto Device: Libra H2O, Libra Colour	I live in an area of Toronto with no sidewalks on the residential streets. I am always amazed / horrified by how many people walk with their backs to oncoming traffic. As a child in England it was drilled into me that if there are no sidewalks you walk facing the traffic. What I find even worse is those pushing prams and battering on there mobile phones ! Sent from my SM-X238U using Tapatalk

10-22-2026, 07:20 AM	#38920
DiapDealer Grand Sorcerer Posts: 29,918 Karma: 212736631 Join Date: Jan 2010 Device: Nexus 7, Kindle Fire HD	I believe RSV is a one-time vaccine, but I wouldn't swear to it.

10-22-2026, 07:15 PM	#38921
DNSB Bibliophagist Posts: 55,692 Karma: 182544312 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Vancouver Device: Kobo Sage, Libra Colour, Lenovo M8 FHD, Paperwhite 4, Tolino epos	My brother-in-law just went back for a second RSV vaccination after 3 years on advice of his doctor. Something about the antibody levels dropping faster than expected despite the 2-3 years claim for the original vaccination.

11-05-2026, 01:12 PM	#38924
Rumpelteazer Grand Sorcerer Posts: 5,652 Karma: 27926918 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Utrecht, the Netherlands Device: Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition	I got my flu shot today, not even three hours ago. And already I can feel my left shoulder and neck getting stiff and sore. That's not a good sign of what's to come tomorrow. I had hoped I felt good enough for a day out, but now I'll probably stay at home. At least I've stocked up on snacks, sodas and tea just in case this would happen. I'll just relax, do some gaming, try and finish my book and if my arm isn't feeling too bad I can cross stitch for a while.