Boston Daily Discussion Thread, Thursday October 13

Submitted by AutoModerator t3_y2su1f in boston

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-Jedidude- t1_is5ksyh wrote

Haha, good one MBTA! I thought the trains would be running smooth and fast after 30 days of shutdown. You even said the slow zones would only be there for one week. Ha! You sure got me! Hahaha!!! 🤪

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dg8882 t1_is7y77r wrote

Why was traffic EXTRA bad today? I've only been driving my commute for about the last month since the T shutdown but I've never seen every intersection backed up completely from sullivan square to storrow, commute took an hour compared to the usual 30-35min

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Real-Original-3945 t1_is7ye3q wrote

Because we need to start taking away licenses from some of the clowns who drive here

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jofuckyaself t1_is8glp4 wrote

Not only was it extra bad...it was extra bad until after 730. I've never seen anything like it but admittedly I typically take public transportation so maybe this is the new normal...

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[deleted] t1_is4y0m7 wrote

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bbqturtle t1_is54sdk wrote

As a (weak) alternative, Starbucks by Revere is open and off the wonderland stop

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no2cminorop18 t1_is63lr1 wrote

Suggestions for things to do for seniors in Boston? I have parents staying for a while who I am worried are getting bored (and on my case). They don't have serious mobility issues, but aren't interested in museums, music, casinos, restaurants or the outdoors. I'm running out of apple orchards and farmers markets. Please help.

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toxikant t1_is6tb84 wrote

Jesus, what are they interested in??

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no2cminorop18 t1_is755pa wrote

Ugh, it's only been cable news and click-baity 5-minute life/food hacks on facebook. I'm going insane. They're so boring.

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boreas907 t1_is6tjvs wrote

Stick them in the Aquarium and hope they like fish?

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Chirpmunkz t1_is69wtt wrote

Coolidge corner or Somerville theatre? Sounds like a tough crowd

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saramand3r t1_is7jhvc wrote

Haymarket discount veggie market, walk around the North End but not spend money, ferry to and from East Boston? People watch and judge at local colleges?

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sarahfm80 t1_isfoyg3 wrote

What about a local cooking class or another class at a craft store? There might be something at the one of the adult education centers.

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zz23ke t1_is53yt0 wrote

Other than the Charles + the Harbor (we are a Port City) where do we go kayaking?

Any good Ponds or other rivers to explore that would be pretty easy in/out?

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mac2016 t1_is57r3o wrote

Are you looking in only Boston proper? Or the surrounding area too?

I had a season pass to Paddle Boston last year and it was great. They have a number of locations all around the Boston area. You can also launch from their sites with your own kayak.

https://paddleboston.com/rentals/

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angelmichelle13 t1_is57xlm wrote

When are y’all getting your flu shot and covid booster? Getting the flu one next week… the other probably mid November?

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wobwobwob42 t1_is58y22 wrote

Got both the second week it was out. Walked into CVS, got the shots and a coupon for like $5.

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75footubi t1_is5bwpp wrote

Already done both, at the same time, in the same arm. Felt meh for about 12 hours and the injection site itched for another 48.

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Inevitable-Cook-4929 t1_is58l9m wrote

I got both last Wednesday

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angelmichelle13 t1_is596mu wrote

Same time? How was that? Idk what it was but last year’s flu shot wrecked me for two days straight. Ooof.

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bakingandengineering t1_is5a87l wrote

I got both at the same time too. Nothing really happened to me other than an incredibly sore arm.

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InnieHelena t1_is77vws wrote

Sore arm gang: I’ve found moving my arm around a lot (doing circles and things) helps reduce the soreness after getting vaccines. I got my second booster about a month ago and my flu shot last week, no real soreness. YMMV

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wobwobwob42 t1_is5jdpc wrote

I got both in the same arm and had no side effects at all. Wasn't even sore.

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Inevitable-Cook-4929 t1_is5evgk wrote

I got mine at CVS and they did one shot in each arm. Luckily I don’t get any major side effects other than sore arms. Maybe some fatigue, but that can be blamed on other things lol

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Rumezi t1_is7ghzd wrote

Got them both in the same arm. I had a headache the next day and my arm hurt for a couple days after, but other than that no major side effects.

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3owlsinatrenchc0at t1_is6mdrt wrote

Got my COVID booster last weekend - I had COVID in July so this put me right at the three months post-infection when they say you should get it. Tried to get it at Walgreens a few days prior and they cancelled on me due to staffing issues, but I booked at a different Walgreens and had no trouble. Had a surprising lack of side effects, though that could be from switching from Moderna to Pfizer. Flu shot, I figured I'd get it if they offered it to me when I was getting my COVID shot, and they didn't, so I'll be looking into my work clinic or other pharmacies in the hopes of getting it before the end of the month.

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dyslexicbunny t1_is7d2jp wrote

Flu is at a work clinic next week.

Already got the booster. Had my physical and asked if it was available. I had COVID two months before but am traveling now so I didn't want to wait. Hopefully I don't have any issues from that as I've read it might not have been as effective.

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adaquestionade t1_is5kkk5 wrote

I got both already but the flu shot was unplanned. I'm at a higher risk for bad COVID effects so I jumped on the booster as soon as I could (late September).

I got my flu shot a week ago when I visited my PCP, felt a bit sluggish for a day or so afterwards but I was also coming off a camping weekend so hard to say.

I got my flu + booster on the same day in October 2021 and that fucked me up good for a day or so.

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ONTaF t1_is6hbr9 wrote

I also got my flooster last year and it knocked me tf down for a couple days... not doin that again

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-doughboy t1_is7n8mp wrote

Flu shot last week, next booster tomorrow

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man2010 t1_is5dkdw wrote

BSSC and Volo both organize ski trips. Some of them have buses while others you drive yourself and they organize everything else

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LadyGreyIcedTea t1_is83p5j wrote

Boston Ski and Sports Club.

The Appalachian Mountain Club Boston also has a skiing committee.

I've done non-skiing (white water rafting, hiking, kayaking, camping, etc) weekend trips with both groups and there were always carpools arranged.

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HumptyCunty t1_is5xyfp wrote

Any Stromae fans here? With him releasing a new album this year he will be coming to Boston as part of his tour. Reached out to friends and a lot don't know him. Is anyone attending? Will still go regardless but thought it would be a cool way to meet new people.

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InnieHelena t1_is77dds wrote

I’d post this in one of the F1 forums - you should have no trouble. Sorry to hear you can’t go (and sorry I can’t buy it from you!) :(

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