Syllieann
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The varathane water based polyurethane will give you a much more durable finish than the matte clear coat. The chalk paint stuff is fine for vertical surfaces, but if you're going to set things on it or sit on a stools definitely go with the varathane. I did a hutch with it 10 years ago that still looks great-just sold it a couple days ago actually. We also have a bread box done with it. That one is only 5ish years old but has stood up to daily use.
Latex is too soft when cured to be a good choice on furniture, but I think pp might have meant using it under the poly.
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My bff has light yellow-green with no hint of brown, but she's the only person I've seen that on irl. And I think I'd call it more chartreuse than emerald. Lots of my family members have dark green/hazel that have a thin ring of brown around the pupil. The brown disappears with age. I still have a tiny bit of brown left but my mom's (late 60s) are solid green. I guess it's like graying where the pigment disappears with age.
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I'm so sorry you're dealing with this. There's definitely been a theme in your posts that shows his lack of consideration for your feelings. You sound like a great mom though-that much has been obvious repeatedly. Hugs.
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14 minutes ago, Catwoman said:
Sorry to hijack the thread, but can you tell me which n100 masks you use?
I wore a Honeywell North through two pregnancies. It was not too hot, but my downward peripheral vision suffered. I don't love doing stairs with it.
I also have a half face from 3m. I think this is the new version of it.
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22 minutes ago, MEmama said:
We probably could find an Air B&B instead of a hotel, but I think I’m more comfortable taking day trips for now. A short getaway might be nice after I’ve recovered a bit and don’t need to worry quite so much. By then, restaurants will have outdoor seating again, too; most have reverted to indoor only for the winter, which we obviously aren’t doing.
I do wear a KF94 everywhere, which normally I feel very confident in. But since this newest variant is even more contagious, I think I’m better off just staying home than taking chances for now.
You could bump up your protection to n100 elastomeric for the must-do errands. Not as comfortable as KF94, but not horrible either. I think it's always good to have one around the house anyway. Good luck in surgery and wishing you a quick recovery.
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I want to donate all my curriculum. I can't remember the name. Help me out. Thanks!
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I'm not familiar with the backstory, but if someone made that comment about my son I would be just as likely to think they were implying that the younger girl has a crush as that the boy might be a creep.
Regardless of how she meant it, I think it's prudent to teach kids that age that sometimes people make accusations that are untrue for a variety of reasons. It's a good idea to leave doors open and be in sight of a third party when the option exists. I always made sure I did that for teaching faith formation classes and coaching baseball, and it's not because I'm a maligned teenage boy. It's just smart. It makes it so parents don't have to wonder and protects me from accusations. The same is true for loads of situations where there is an older person of either gender working with a child.
Whether my child was the older or younger in this situation, it would grab my attention and I would definitely discuss it with dh. I would also probably ask some clarifying questions of my child in order to understand the situation better. Young girls can make confused attempts at seduction too, it's not just teenage boys who act inappropriately. Discussing with him how he might handle such a situation could be helpful.
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@bibiche everything else is native but this tricky spot is against a two-story south facing brick wall with about 2 feet of ground between house and walkway. I found some native shrub and vine options, but we would need to drill into the brick, and I'd rather not do that. There is also a patio next to it so I don't want a lot of mess falling on the furniture. My other thought is espalier nannyberry , but I think it would be a lot of upkeep. Not sure what other deciduous self standing shrubs will exceed 10 feet?
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I've got a tricky spot on my new house that would be solved by this, but there is wild area about 50 yards away, so I don't want it to escape. Anyone know if these are sterile? If not sterile, how much time would I need to spend deadheading in your experience? Thanks.
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11 minutes ago, KSera said:
Wow. Impressed so many of you can get appointments for your kids that quick. I went online as soon as approval came through, and it's almost a month before I can get an appointment.
Yeah, turns out I screwed up. It's NEXT thursday. That's what I get for making appointments at 5 am without my glasses.
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Yay, got my 13yo an appointment for this afternoon !
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3 hours ago, mommyoffive said:
Covid-19 vaccine booster eligibility: FDA expands access to 12-15-year-olds - CNN
The agency also shortened the time needed before receiving a booster shot from at least six months after completion of the initial series to at least five months, for everyone 12 and older.
Do we still needs cdc approval? Or is this the final word?
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We saw either a red tailed hawk or a red shoulder hawk-hard to tell the difference from a distance.
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13 hours ago, KrisTom said:
So, will two shots help if they are recent, or are we still in danger until they can get a 3rd? I guess I’m confused. Do boosters help more because the first two waned after time? Also little guy turns 5 on the 18th, so he can’t get one just yet… plus he needs other shots. How much protection do two recent shots give now?
Two shots are somewhat effective at preventing infection, but a recent booster is even more effective. The main thing is that the shots (1,2, or 3) reduce the likelihood of severe disease, hospitalization, or death. By extension, they also reduce the likelihood of misc and long covid. If the kids become infected after vaccination they clear the virus faster, which reduces transmission risk for the community at large. Any new variants that develop in the future are unlikely to evade t cell response, which is kind of a continuous, evolving process.
So two shots plus recent booster > two recent shots >1 recent shot.
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I think you should just get the soonest appointment you can and wear the best mask you can. If they want you to wait 15 minutes afterward, inform them that you will wait outside. They can't force you to stay, no matter how confident and sure of their authority they might sound telling you that you'll have to.
If you can have your kids wear kf 94s it would be good and make sure they are tight. Otherwise you can use a surgical mask with the hack to make it fit better. Some double sided clothing tape around the inner perimeter will make it even better. You could also try medical tape.
GL. I'm so glad they are getting vaccinated.
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16 minutes ago, mommyoffive said:
Is the Pfizer booster for 12-15 year olds different dosage then the extra shot for 12-15 year olds?
I don't think so. The press release they did a couple weeks ago said they were trying the 10 micrograms vs 30 but I can't imagine that two weeks would be long enough to enroll and determine efficacy, so it's gotta be 30. The data is available from Israel on 30. I wish the option for 10 was was open though. My bff's husband was in er two days ago (all day waiting with covid patients packed in like sardines) with heart issues after his Pfizer booster. I know it's super rare but the recent close-to-home hit puts me on edge.
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Looks like the end of next week for 12-15 yo boosters at least FIVE months from last dose rather than 6. Buried in the article is also this beautiful little gem :
..."and will also authorize boosters for kids between 5 and 11 who have immune deficiencies. "
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Regarding natural immunity vs vaccine, there is some evidence that the mucosal defenses are expressed differently. I would need to learn more about the immune system to thoroughly understand the mechanism, but the gist of the few papers I've read seems to be that infections concentrate defenders in the mucous membranes while vaccinations spread it more evenly throughout the body. That is one of the reasons the nasal vaccine was getting backing. I'm not saying I would TRY to get it, but I can see the reasoning behind a low dose frequent exposure to sub-infectious dosage while your antibodies are high. You'd effectively be getting booster constantly. Of course, getting a sub-infectious dose is a game of Russian Roulette.
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We are pretty much resigned to getting it. The must-dos put us at high enough risk that I'm not willing to cut out the want-to-dos. Everyone in my home is as vaccinated as possible and we mask in indoor spaces aside from restaurants. My kids have missed too much of their childhood to this already. They are all healthy and vaccinated. Wrt every infection meaning more chance of a new variant, yeah that's true, but we're just spitting in the ocean. Billions of people don't care about that, and even if we could get them to care, we've got multiple animals carrying it. We can't vaccinate all the deer, mink, mice, etc. We just can't. I'm so disappointed in society. It didn't have to be this way. I'm focused on my kids' social and emotional health at this point.
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41 minutes ago, Joker2 said:
Does anyone think at home testing might skew the percent positives at all because many are testing negative at home and only going for outside testing if positive? We went for outside testing multiple times until we were able to get home tests, and since those all have been negative we haven’t done outside testing in quite a while. It’s the same for many people I know. Just curious if it’s an actual issue. People I know of who are home testing because of symptoms are mostly not getting tested at an official site.
I don't think it's going to skew it too much. Lots of people are getting tested for preventative reasons like travel or gatherings, so that will skew it down. Also, not sure about by you, but by me testing is so booked up that people need to schedule at least a few days out. That makes it more likely to be the folks who need a test before a concert or a plane ride. Symptomatic people are using home tests because that's pretty much the only thing they can get for the same day. If you can't get your hands on a rapid test while symptomatic and you only have symptoms for three days, well, lots of people won't bother.
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Another one: early 60s male with two Moderna shots, healthy. He was scheduled for a booster but didn't get it yet. He says it was the worst sore throat he's ever had. No fever, cough, or fatigue. He thought it was strep until someone convinced him to take a covid test, which was positive (binax). The severe sore throat lasted 3 days and then he got a mild dry cough for about 2 more days.
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Here are three resolved cases among our friends:
Early 60s male with two Pfizers in April and no booster had three days of flu like symptoms. He said he was sucking down the dayquil. Negative RAT on day 6 of symptoms.
Very healthy, fit 20 year old female had two modernas in April/May. She got a booster last Monday and developed symptoms Monday night. Thought it was side effects at first but then learned of exposure several days prior. Positive RAT and PCR. Mild cold like symptoms for a few days. Still positive on RAT on day 6. Parents in early 50s living with her have had 3 modernas and still testing negative.
Early 30s male w/diabetes infected a few days after his moderna booster (moderna primary too). Three days of flu like symptoms. The wife did her best to isolate him as soon as he developed symptoms. She had her third Moderna in early November and is still testing negative.
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2 hours ago, desertflower said:
Thanks! Who is Aaron collins though?
He's an aerosol scientist that made it his business to get the world into better masks. Airgami only has pre-cert right now, so if it's for a situation that requires full approval it's not going to cut it. If you just want it for your personal use, most of us would consider pre-cert plus Aaron's test good enough. Multiple mainstream news channels have hosted him, so I feel confident that he's not a phony.
Looks like softseal xl is available, at least in the cup style that I clicked on.
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@KrisTom the very small number of myocarditis cases in the 5-11 group were clustered around the second dose. Even if your dh would just agree to the first shot, it would give your kids a little protection against severe outcomes. Nobody is going to force you into the second shot just because you do the first. Honestly, there probably isn't time anyway. But if you just get him to agree to the first shot you will be at a better place three weeks from now. Some European countries went this route for kids at first-just one shot, but I think they are all recommending two shots now.
If your kids still haven't gotten infected when the second shot is due your dh will have more info available to help him determine necessity. I suspect he will change his mind by then, but if not, one shot is still better than none.
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Can we talk about unmasking?
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We stopped masking a few weeks ago when my kids started public school. They also take the bus. Neither the school nor the bus requires masking and very few kids wear them by choice. Everyone in my home is fully vaxed/boosted and we aren't in close contact with any high risk unvaccinated people since moving. We would definitely mask if going to a medical facility or something like that, but nobody in my house is in any appreciable danger and numbers here are low.
I do think the special hours idea is a good one that would help to protect people who are at risk and/or not eligible for vaccine. I wish that would catch on. I also would like the signs to really mean what they say so people who are at risk can go into a store that says "masks required" and know that masks are actually required. It drives me nuts when they say it's required but nobody wears them. I recently went to a store that said they were required. I wasn't intending to wear one, but when I got to the door it said they were required for everyone so I went back out to the car to get mine. When I got inside I was the only person wearing a mask.