UO Thursday

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DarcyHermione said:

LokiTTGP said:

DarcyHermione said:

mistabinx said:

I think red wine is gross.

::Cringe::

Bannable.

I must pose an enquiry.
The above is bannable, yet the below is not?

amc2511 said:

I don't understand why Loki/Tom Hiddleston has so many fangirls.

Thy priorities are a tad skewed.



I'm so sorry, Loki. I did not see that.

That is also bannable, of course.


Does the fact that I DO like this fellow do anything to redeem me?

piedpiper07

LDW176 said:

I dislike everything about zombies. Movies, TV shows, those zombie walks that are increasingly popular. Enough already. 

Agreed. And vampires. Not cool or interesting.

LokiTTGP

IronManTTGP said:

There have been way too many posts about people hating my team.

Just a reminder. We are awesome.

I hath missed you, comrade.
::EvilLokiGrin::

Mysh

UO: I love 'Let it Go' and will belt it out in my car off of Spotify even though I don't have a living daughter and/or any nieces. It never gets old #srynotsry

IronManTTGP

LokiTTGP said:

IronManTTGP said:

There have been way too many posts about people hating my team.

Just a reminder. We are awesome.

I hath missed you, comrade.
::EvilLokiGrin::

I am only a comrade with your brother.

Remember:

LokiTTGP

amc2511 said:

LokiTTGP said:

DarcyHermione said:

mistabinx said:

I think red wine is gross.

::Cringe::

Bannable.

I must pose an enquiry.
The above is bannable, yet the below is not?

amc2511 said:

I don't understand why Loki/Tom Hiddleston has so many fangirls.

Thy priorities are a tad skewed.

I'm so sorry, Loki. I did not see that.

That is also bannable, of course.

Does the fact that I DO like this fellow do anything to redeem me?

That man. No. We had worked together, however he is always right on my back. Vying for my position of sexiest Brit. I will not relinquish my throne!

mandy522

mistabinx said:

DarcyHermione said:

If you are TTC you fall into that category as one who may become pregnant.

Yep and I unfortunately will have to get one this year. I don't like it, but I'll do it because I'm not only affecting myself at this point.

---quote box fail---

You are not only affecting yourself ever. There are people who can't get vaccinated because they are immunocompromised or have an allergy, and healthy people who avoid getting vaccinated are putting them at risk. Those people depend on herd immunity which in turn depends on healthy people getting vaccinated.

kelley72

Love pies, apple/pumpkin most fruit combos.  I make a mean cobbler- they are super easy and very tasty. 

I do not like lemon pies or custard ?stuff.

I don't care for Batman or Superman and prefer the Avenger heroes.

LokiTTGP

IronManTTGP said:

Remember:

The pain. I shall never forget.

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While we're on the topic of Avengers....

MrsC0617

FF is a horrible wench. How dare you dole out crosshairs to those you deem worthy and shit on the rest of us?!?


Bitch.

CaveWmnInBrit

LDW176 said:

Cythe said:

Alyssa7012 said:

I do not like cobblers.

Its okay @Alyssa7012, we can sit together in the anti-cobbler zone.

Important question. If you don't like cobbler, do you like pie? Because is cobbler not just a mashed up, confused, post-modern pie?

Pie- rolled crust top and bottom

Cobbler- top only covers most of it but more crusty

Crisp- like a cobbler but more sugar in the crust and again top only.. may be more broken up instead of rolled nice

Crumble- top only involves granola too, not rolled just crumbled over the top

On flu jabs- FFS unless you have a valid reason not to get you immunizations get them... We fricken not only had flu but measles and mumps go through school putting the pregnant teachers at significant risk last year because despite it being a FREE healthcare system people are idiots/irresponsible parents.  We started giving our secondary kids the nose one in school and the girls get their HPV in school as well.  

My UO- I don't like dessert... so when out with people that order it I just rock another glass of red wine or an irish coffee

oxfordstreet

slappiness said:

mandy522 said:

DarcyHermione said:

If you are TTC you fall into that category as one who may become pregnant.

Yep and I unfortunately will have to get one this year. I don't like it, but I'll do it because I'm not only affecting myself at this point.

---quote box fail--- You are not only affecting yourself ever. There are people who can't get vaccinated because they are immunocompromised or have an allergy, and healthy people who avoid getting vaccinated are putting them at risk. Those people depend on herd immunity which in turn depends on healthy people getting vaccinated.

OMG, I'm still reading through the thread, but this.  A thousand times this!!!

Agreed. It is entirely the responsbile decision to make. More generally though, I think the OP tone of saying anyone who doesn't get a shot, without a medical reason, is an idiot is what made things go pear shaped. There was a whole thread on flu shots a few weeks ago, and what became clear to me is that everyone has their own situation and generalizations help no one. I shared that, while I got a flu shot this year because off TTGP, I have been reticent in the past because I've twice landed in the hospital because of bad reactions to vaccines.

Bottom line: flu shots are important, education about why to get them is even MORE important, but don't assume that everyones health situtation allows for it. Just be reasonable.

edit words.

Ant&Al2825

To whoever not getting the flu shot.

If you are actively trying to conceive at the moment and don't plan to get the flu shot that is totally up to you.

But, please google TERATOGENS! they are substance that cause permanent damage to a developing fetus and embryo. The flu is one of these. It's just plain irresponsible.

Ant&Al2825

mistabinx said:

@akovacs4 I think you probably were typing this as I was typing, please see my last post. 

Definitely was. I'm sorry, I edited when I saw what you wrote!

mandy522

LDW176 said:

slappiness said:

mandy522 said:

DarcyHermione said:

If you are TTC you fall into that category as one who may become pregnant.

Yep and I unfortunately will have to get one this year. I don't like it, but I'll do it because I'm not only affecting myself at this point.

---quote box fail--- You are not only affecting yourself ever. There are people who can't get vaccinated because they are immunocompromised or have an allergy, and healthy people who avoid getting vaccinated are putting them at risk. Those people depend on herd immunity which in turn depends on healthy people getting vaccinated.

OMG, I'm still reading through the thread, but this.  A thousand times this!!!

Agreed. It is entirely the responsbile decision to make. More generally though, I think the OP tone of saying anyone who doesn't get a shot, without a medical reason, is an idiot is what made things go pear shaped. There was a whole thread on flu shots a few weeks ago, and what became clear to me is that everyone has their own situation and generalizations help no one. I shared that, while I got a flu shot this year because off TTGP, I have been reticent in the past because I've twice landed in the hospital because of bad reactions to vaccines.

Bottom line: flu shots are important, education about why to get them is even MORE important, but don't assume that everyones health situtation allows for it. Just be reasonable.

edit words.

Ever single proponent of vaccines in this thread has said there are legitimate medical reasons not get a shot. If you've had a bad reaction and been in the hospital, I would consider that a legitimate medical reason to talk your doctor and decide if the risks outweigh the benefits. "I don't want to" is not a legitimate medical reason.

FemShep

LDW176 said:

slappiness said:

mandy522 said:

DarcyHermione said:

If you are TTC you fall into that category as one who may become pregnant.

Yep and I unfortunately will have to get one this year. I don't like it, but I'll do it because I'm not only affecting myself at this point.

---quote box fail--- You are not only affecting yourself ever. There are people who can't get vaccinated because they are immunocompromised or have an allergy, and healthy people who avoid getting vaccinated are putting them at risk. Those people depend on herd immunity which in turn depends on healthy people getting vaccinated.

OMG, I'm still reading through the thread, but this.  A thousand times this!!!

Agreed. It is entirely the responsbile decision to make. More generally though, I think the OP tone of saying anyone who doesn't get a shot, without a medical reason, is an idiot is what made things go pear shaped. There was a whole thread on flu shots a few weeks ago, and what became clear to me is that everyone has their own situation and generalizations help no one. I shared that, while I got a flu shot this year because off TTGP, I have been reticent in the past because I've twice landed in the hospital because of bad reactions to vaccines.

Bottom line: flu shots are important, education about why to get them is even MORE important, but don't assume that everyones health situtation allows for it. Just be reasonable.

edit words.

OP here!  To me, you have a medical reason for not getting vaccinations if they've landed you in the hospital.  As someone who is immunocompromised, this situation is near and dear to my heart, and I absolutely understand that some people simply can't get the vaccine.

But if someone says they're not getting the flu shot "just because", well, I make no apologies about thinking they're an idiot.  

merc5411

mistabinx said:

FemShep said:

Also, because it's quiet, if you don't get a flu shot and you don't have a medical reason to abstain, you're an idiot.

If you don't get a flu shot but you're stressed about ebola, you're an idiot who doesn't understand statistics.

I never, ever get the flu shot. I passed my nursing boards so I'm pretty sure that disqualifies me from being an idiot. So thanks for that.


First, as a nurse I know plenty of other nurses who are idiots. So passing the NCLEX doesn't guarantee you aren't one.

Second, congratulations of being completely irresponsible! You refusing to get a flu vaccine puts your patients, a vulnerable population, at risk. A nurse not getting the flu vaccine is completely irresponsible and idiotic.

mommacandi

CrazyAunt84 said:

FemShep said:

I hate high heels, broccoli, and people who cut their fingernails anywhere other than in their own bathroom, behind a closed door.

I was in the airport a few months ago - had a really short layover. We grabbed a burger and sat down at the gate to eat, and a random man sat down next to my wife and started cutting his nails. With nail clippers. Next to our food.

That burger went in the trash so fast.

SICK.

lazyreader

LokiTTGP said:

DarcyHermione said:

mistabinx said:

I think red wine is gross.

::Cringe::

Bannable.

I must pose an enquiry.
The above is bannable, yet the below is not?

amc2511 said:

I don't understand why Loki/Tom Hiddleston has so many fangirls.

Thy priorities are a tad skewed.

alcohol trumps men (more often than not.) 

*still on page two....still reading. west coast.

oxfordstreet

LittleBunnyFuFu said:

slappiness said:

mandy522 said:

DarcyHermione said:

If you are TTC you fall into that category as one who may become pregnant.

Yep and I unfortunately will have to get one this year. I don't like it, but I'll do it because I'm not only affecting myself at this point.

---quote box fail--- You are not only affecting yourself ever. There are people who can't get vaccinated because they are immunocompromised or have an allergy, and healthy people who avoid getting vaccinated are putting them at risk. Those people depend on herd immunity which in turn depends on healthy people getting vaccinated.

OMG, I'm still reading through the thread, but this.  A thousand times this!!!

Agreed. It is entirely the responsbile decision to make. More generally though, I think the OP tone of saying anyone who doesn't get a shot, without a medical reason, is an idiot is what made things go pear shaped. There was a whole thread on flu shots a few weeks ago, and what became clear to me is that everyone has their own situation and generalizations help no one. I shared that, while I got a flu shot this year because off TTGP, I have been reticent in the past because I've twice landed in the hospital because of bad reactions to vaccines.

Bottom line: flu shots are important, education about why to get them is even MORE important, but don't assume that everyones health situtation allows for it. Just be reasonable.

edit words.

Good God people suck at comprehension today. A reaction is a legit reason to not get one. You should be pushing others to get it to protect you.

Point=missed. I was simply providing an example of why someone (me) would not always be able to get a flu shot. I am in agreement with pp on that point. My comprehension is just fine thanks.

merc5411

mistabinx said:

LittleBunnyFuFu said:

Thanks for proving that being a nurse does not make one an expert in virology.

Never said I was an expert. But if someone high risk gets the flu shot, and comes into contact with someone who has the one of the strains covered in the shot, then the vaccinated person is less likely to get sick.

This is basic stuff.

And the flu shot does NOT cover all strains of the flu. So just because you get the shot doesn't guarantee you're good for the season.

Arguing that because the flu vaccine doesn't cover all strains you shouldn't bother with it is ridiculous. Wearing a seatbelt won't protect you in every accident, but you still wear it because it greatly decreases you risk of getting hurt.

CaveWmnInBrit

UO: We were called "nice" and "lovely" and "informative" by a newbie this week who initially got flamed for silly ovulation maths... THIS CAN NOT CONTINUE!

If sunshine, rainbow and glitter newbies at babycenter hear we are being "nice" over here than only chaos will follow... 

oxfordstreet

mistabinx said:

slappiness said:

FemShep said:

I hate high heels, broccoli, and people who cut their fingernails anywhere other than in their own bathroom, behind a closed door.

Damn, so you'd be offended that my manicurist does it?  (She does it at a salon, not in my home, in my bathroom, behind a closed door.)   

/sarcasm

FWIW, I hate it when people clip their nails here at work.

At work??? Seriously???

I don't work with @slappiness, so that makes at least 2 workplaces where this is a thing. In my case it's always the same woman. I can hear the clippers and it makes me cringe. Once this summer she took advantage of flip-flop weather and did her toes. It baffles me to no end.

FemShep

mistabinx said:

slappiness said:

FemShep said:

I hate high heels, broccoli, and people who cut their fingernails anywhere other than in their own bathroom, behind a closed door.

Damn, so you'd be offended that my manicurist does it?  (She does it at a salon, not in my home, in my bathroom, behind a closed door.)   

/sarcasm

FWIW, I hate it when people clip their nails here at work.

At work??? Seriously???

I was on a plane last week, and the woman across the aisle started clipping her nails.  

WHO DOES THAT?!?!

Cythe

Regarding the clipping your nails at work bit: I am guilty of this once. I don't mean I had nothing better to do, so I sat down with my clippers and followed it up with my file and then painted them.

I had a really nasty break on a nail - like, I could have broken the skin even on accident - and I carry a clipper in my purse. 

KingLED

FemShep said:

I was on a plane last week, and the woman across the aisle started clipping her nails.  

WHO DOES THAT?!?!

Since when are nail clippers allowed on planes?

oxfordstreet

Cythe said:

Regarding the clipping your nails at work bit: I am guilty of this once. I don't mean I had nothing better to do, so I sat down with my clippers and followed it up with my file and then painted them.

I had a really nasty break on a nail - like, I could have broken the skin even on accident - and I carry a clipper in my purse. 

Ok this is legit. "Having clipped your nails at work"  is different than "habitually clipping your nails at work."

 

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FemShep said:

I hate high heels, broccoli, and people who cut their fingernails anywhere other than in their own bathroom, behind a closed door.

I cut my fingernails at church a few weeks ago... I play the violin and have to keep my nails really short in order to play. My nails have been growing really fast lately (maybe it's the PNVs?), so they snuck up on me and I didn't realize it until I was unpacking my violin. Thank goodness I've kept a pair of nail clippers in my case for 10+ years.

Cythe

frankenboom said:

Regarding the clipping your nails at work bit: I am guilty of this once. I don't mean I had nothing better to do, so I sat down with my clippers and followed it up with my file and then painted them.

I had a really nasty break on a nail - like, I could have broken the skin even on accident - and I carry a clipper in my purse. 

------------- Dammit, cy. Dammit.

Whaaaat, it was either that or go around bleeding all over the place! Tell me which is worse :P

Oh, and I worked in a cubicle environment so it was sort of behind walls?? Anyway, I carefully clipped so it didn't go flying and placed it in the waste basket. I'm a responsible clipper.

abcdefghijk12345678

At work??? Seriously???


I don't work with @slappiness, so that makes at least 2 workplaces where this is a thing. In my case it's always the same woman. I can hear the clippers and it makes me cringe. Once this summer she took advantage of flip-flop weather and did her toes. It baffles me to no end.


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Apparently someone clipped their fingernails at one of my college workplaces.... I used to work at a coffee shop, and there were several times we swept up fingernail clippings from the dining area. Who clips their nails at a restaurant?!?

FemShep

KingLED said:

FemShep said:

I was on a plane last week, and the woman across the aisle started clipping her nails.  

WHO DOES THAT?!?!

Since when are nail clippers allowed on planes?

Since....2001 or so according to the TSA.  

oxfordstreet

shinyredsmartazz said:

sniiiiip!

For some reason I was thinking nurses were legally required to get a flu shot unless they had a valid medical reason not to? Maybe that is just here. I feel like this is a thing.

I imagine this would be a workplace policy, rather than a law (ie. making it legally required).

I'd be pretty shocked if there was a law requiring people to get any kind of shot. That seems a little Orwellian.

bosco213

Maybe this belongs in FFFC, but I really did not know all this information about the flu shot. My thought process was never got a flu shot, never had the flu, I'm good...

I'm going to go into CVS and get one this weekend - thanks for the info!

mommacandi

I prefer potato chips to any type of desert; pie, cobbler, crisp, or otherwise...even chocolate.

I always get my flu shot (not to re-open the wound).

I'm honestly not a huge fan of superhero movies in general, with the exception of the old Batman movies from the 90's (Batman Returns (?) with the Penguin in particular) and X-Men.

tlc35

shinyredsmartazz said:

mistabinx said:

trawas01 said:

But I need to know....why not get it any other year? Because aside from being lazy, allergic or other wise reactive to vaccines, living in a country where they are not readily available or being completely ill informed as to the benefits of vaccinations to yourself and the greater community I can't come up with a good reason for an otherwise healthy person to avoid it.

My body, my choice. No other explanation really needed.

I think the "anti-vaccine" movement is crazy and ridiculous, I am not against all vaccines. Just putting that out there since I guess my aversion to one particular vaccine has caused confusion for some people.

For some reason I was thinking nurses were legally required to get a flu shot unless they had a valid medical reason not to? Maybe that is just here. I feel like this is a thing.

It is usually required by the hospital/clinic/workplace but not by law (at least around here).

abcdefghijk12345678

Musikalbunni said:

Not a big fan of Rose bouquets.

I went to a lot of funerals when I was young. I think I associate roses with death.

This is why I don't like lilies. Especially the really strongly scented ones. They remind me of my mom's funeral.

oxfordstreet

LittleBunnyFuFu said:

@LDW176‌ I take it you are not aware they are required by law at public schools and licensed day care.

Nope. Not aware. Laws vary a lot between states and regions and countries though, so I sure wouldn't pretend I know everything. Ain't my style.

Lottie&Paul

amc2511 said:

Not a big fan of Rose bouquets. I went to a lot of funerals when I was young. I think I associate roses with death.

This is why I don't like lilies. Especially the really strongly scented ones. They remind me of my mom's funeral.

I think rose bouquets are gorgeous, and home grown roses are prettier than florist shop roses. But I was coming here to say lilies smell like funerals to me.

kayway85

Trickyjedi said:

tlc35 said:

shinyredsmartazz said:

mistabinx said:

trawas01 said:

But I need to know....why not get it any other year? Because aside from being lazy, allergic or other wise reactive to vaccines, living in a country where they are not readily available or being completely ill informed as to the benefits of vaccinations to yourself and the greater community I can't come up with a good reason for an otherwise healthy person to avoid it.

My body, my choice. No other explanation really needed.

I think the "anti-vaccine" movement is crazy and ridiculous, I am not against all vaccines. Just putting that out there since I guess my aversion to one particular vaccine has caused confusion for some people.

For some reason I was thinking nurses were legally required to get a flu shot unless they had a valid medical reason not to? Maybe that is just here. I feel like this is a thing.

It is usually required by the hospital/clinic/workplace but not by law (at least around here).




It was a part of the work contract at the hospital I was employed at that you had to have your flu vaccination,  Hep B series, and TB screening.
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I managed community health clinics and we required anyone who had contact with patients to be screened for TB, get the hep B vaccination and an annual flu shot. It is your body/your choice and I respect that, but as a health professional who works in PUBLIC health, shots are mandatory, not optional. We worked with high volumes of patients from vulnerable groups though - lower income, HIV positive...etc.