Boston Daily Discussion Thread, Thursday October 13

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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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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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adaquestionade t1_is5kkk5 wrote

Replying to angelmichelle13 (#92,840)

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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-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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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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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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3owlsinatrenchc0at t1_is6mdrt wrote

Replying to angelmichelle13 (#92,840)

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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InnieHelena t1_is77vws wrote

Replying to bakingandengineering (#92,981)

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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dyslexicbunny t1_is7d2jp wrote

Replying to angelmichelle13 (#92,840)

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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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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jofuckyaself t1_is8glp4 wrote

Replying to dg8882 (#97,943)

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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