March 31, 20214 yr 20 minutes ago, Paul852 said: I thought you'd meet the >30 BMI requirement. We're talking about Alabama here. > 30 BMI is runway model thin.
March 31, 20214 yr 1 minute ago, Phillyterp85 said: I’ve gained some weight during the pandemic. But didn’t think I met the BMI eligibility. I mean, sure I gained a few pounds, but I don’t really look like I did. So last week said oh what the heck let’s check the ol BMI......it’s 30 😞 😞 😞 In NJ, people with BMI over 25 are eligible. Soooo I’m getting my first dose tomorrow. Happy you are getting the vaccine, but this is one of the most insulting criteria yet. So people who are overweight and irresponsible get access over those who take care of themselves. Just like giving more welfare checks to people who are irresponsible and have more kids when they can't afford the ones they have. And then we wonder why society is filled with irresponsible people...gee, maybe stop rewarding it.
March 31, 20214 yr Author 3 minutes ago, Phillyterp85 said: I’ve gained some weight during the pandemic. But didn’t think I met the BMI eligibility. I mean, sure I gained a few pounds, but I don’t really look like I did. So last week said oh what the heck let’s check the ol BMI......it’s 30 😞 😞 😞 In NJ, people with BMI over 25 are eligible. Soooo I’m getting my first dose tomorrow. That's courageous for you to admit right here on the EMB. Well done. I read that the average person has gained like 30-40lbs. I thought that was crazy, I've found I have had more time to work out since the pandemic. I guess it's the sitting around and eating for most people.
March 31, 20214 yr 11 minutes ago, vikas83 said: Look, it's simple. We gave them a window for priority access. It's like letting the bad parents that can't control their children board a plane first -- it's ridiculous, but we allow it. But now people seem to be advocating that since some of them didn't take advantage of it, we should hold back rolling this out to everyone until every old, sick person who can't get off their arse to learn the internet gets a shot. Well, to hell with that. If you didn't pre-board when you had the chance, you and your kids (and grandma) can wait for your group number. We have the supply and it's past time to allow everyone who wants a shot to get one. You don't inconvenience 80% of people because people in the priority group can't get off their arse. You give them a window for priority access, and then you open it up after a reasonable amount of time. That amount of time has passed. I mean, you do understand why some of us would recoil at the thought of "old people who aren't proficient with navigating the internet deserve to die" right?
March 31, 20214 yr Author Just now, we_gotta_believe said: I mean, you do understand why some of us would recoil at the thought of "old people who aren't proficient with navigating the internet deserve to die" right? Just as a test I just went through all of the Walmarts within 40 miles of me and they are currently out of the vaccine.
March 31, 20214 yr 2 minutes ago, we_gotta_believe said: I mean, you do understand why some of us would recoil at the thought of "old people who aren't proficient with navigating the internet deserve to die" right?
March 31, 20214 yr Just now, Paul852 said: Just as a test I just went through all of the Walmarts within 40 miles of me and they are currently out of the vaccine. Same scenario here, maybe California has passed the point where supply has far outstripped demand for the currently eligible groups but it's not quite the case here.
March 31, 20214 yr 47 minutes ago, Paul852 said: I heard about some people I know getting the vaccine and I was surprised because I didn't think they were in group 1A. Well, apparently they're not and just lied. I refuse to do that but was wondering what the general feel is here and if anyone has actually lied to get a vaccine (for example, saying you're a smoker when you're not). What's weird about this is. At the beginning of March I called my Docs office and asked to be put on the list. Within an hour they called and told me where to be the following Saturday. No lie was required. oh and yes it's wrong to lie about it
March 31, 20214 yr 3 minutes ago, vikas83 said: Happy you are getting the vaccine, but this is one of the most insulting criteria yet. So people who are overweight and irresponsible get access over those who take care of themselves. Just like giving more welfare checks to people who are irresponsible and have more kids when they can't afford the ones they have. And then we wonder why society is filled with irresponsible people...gee, maybe stop rewarding it. yeah...who gives a f about the folks most at risk. vaccines should go to the rich first!
March 31, 20214 yr Author 9 minutes ago, vikas83 said: Happy you are getting the vaccine, but this is one of the most insulting criteria yet. So people who are overweight and irresponsible get access over those who take care of themselves. Just like giving more welfare checks to people who are irresponsible and have more kids when they can't afford the ones they have. And then we wonder why society is filled with irresponsible people...gee, maybe stop rewarding it. It's because those people are more likely to end up overtaxing the hospital not because they're being rewarded. It's to ultimately help the hospital workers and you know this.
March 31, 20214 yr 44 minutes ago, vikas83 said: I don't know a single eligible person who wanted a vaccine that didn't get one by now. It just takes effort and diligence. If people can't take even that modicum of responsibility, then I have zero sympathy for them. that's because you don't live in bucks county, which is a mess. my MIL who is 76yrs old with underlying conditions was on countless lists, from the county to local pharmacies. she just got her appointment yesterday, for 4/20. as a side note, i'll be medicating in a different way that same day.
March 31, 20214 yr 18 minutes ago, Phillyterp85 said: I’ve gained some weight during the pandemic. But didn’t think I met the BMI eligibility. I mean, sure I gained a few pounds, but I don’t really look like I did. So last week said oh what the heck let’s check the ol BMI......it’s 30 😞 😞 😞 In NJ, people with BMI over 25 are eligible. Soooo I’m getting my first dose tomorrow. cool...so you'll appreciate this. the wife got an air fryer a couple weeks back & has been looking for recipe ideas online. she just sent me this pic of air fryer chili cheese dogs: i came almost instantly.
March 31, 20214 yr Author 6 minutes ago, Alpha_TATEr said: that's because you don't live in bucks county, which is a mess. my MIL who is 76yrs old with underlying conditions was on countless lists, from the county to local pharmacies. she just got her appointment yesterday, for 4/20. as a side note, i'll be medicating in a different way that same day. Exactly. While perfectly healthy people already got the vaccine because they're claiming to be smokers.
March 31, 20214 yr 2 minutes ago, Paul852 said: Exactly. While perfectly healthy people already got the vaccine because they're claiming to be smokers. that's def part of the issue. 6 minutes ago, mr_hunt said: cool...so you'll appreciate this. the wife got an air fryer a couple weeks back & has been looking for recipe ideas online. she just sent me this pic of air fryer chili cheese dogs: i came almost instantly. welcome to the air fryer club. lol
March 31, 20214 yr 7 minutes ago, Paul852 said: Exactly. While perfectly healthy people already got the vaccine because they're claiming to be smokers. Solution -- don't let smokers get the vaccine. You are rewarding bad behavior.
March 31, 20214 yr 17 minutes ago, Paul852 said: It's because those people are more likely to end up overtaxing the hospital not because they're being rewarded. It's to ultimately help the hospital workers and you know this. They are being rewarded for being irresponsible. Same as allowing smokers access. That's why people are done with this BS. Everyone can understand prioritizing the elderly and those born with medical issues, cancer survivors, etc. (I am in one of those groups). But when you start rewarding people for making poor life choices...you get more people making poor life choices. ICU bed capacity is like 30% in CA at this point, so enough with the overwhelming the system argument. If you're a fat smoker who doesn't take proper precautions -- you suffer the consequences of your bad decisions.
March 31, 20214 yr 27 minutes ago, mr_hunt said: yeah...who gives a f about the folks most at risk. vaccines should go to the rich first! Stop being so poor dude
March 31, 20214 yr Author 7 minutes ago, vikas83 said: They are being rewarded for being irresponsible. Same as allowing smokers access. That's why people are done with this BS. Everyone can understand prioritizing the elderly and those born with medical issues, cancer survivors, etc. (I am in one of those groups). But when you start rewarding people for making poor life choices...you get more people making poor life choices. ICU bed capacity is like 30% in CA at this point, so enough with the overwhelming the system argument. If you're a fat smoker who doesn't take proper precautions -- you suffer the consequences of your bad decisions. Hey man, I'm not one to defend fat smokers. Fact of the matter is, they are in group 1A and those are the people who qualify.
March 31, 20214 yr Author 31 minutes ago, DrPhilly said: Why isn't this poll public? I wanted people to vote honestly and some people might not want to say it's fine publicly.
March 31, 20214 yr Just now, Paul852 said: I wanted people to vote honestly and some people might not want to say it's fine publicly. I mean it isn't fine so yeah
March 31, 20214 yr 1 hour ago, rambo said: When COVID hit, one of our clients issued everyone laptops with a VPN client. The founder, in his late 80s, was given his first laptop. He had trouble connecting and since I knew him, I took the ticket to work it. HOLY @#)#%)&%& "Let's power it on and log in." He takes the phone down to the basement. When the login screen comes up he says, "I better go get my glasses." It takes ten minutes for him to return with glasses and his wife. He logs in and I try to get him to click the VPN connection icon on his desktop. Who knows what he is clicking but a help window pops up. He closes it and his wife starts in on him, "Of course not. WHY WOULD YOU CLICK HELP?" Two hours. so he could login to Windows. Click an icon to connect the VPN to the office. Click a second icon to remote control his office PC, because he didn't like the laptop keyboard. I did not want to mention that he was still using the laptop keyboard.
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