Airmiles Armchair Chatter

[bababear_50]

I am hoping to give the Metro a try but my miles won't post till probably Thursday next week.
I think the promo only goes till Thursday Dec 24th right?
Thanks Donald-my Hero I need an update on the self cash out process too.

Hugs Mel

 

[Mickey&JoshNut]

I posted this for some other friends tonight ...
We will get back there friends!

Hugs
Mel

Thanks for sharing this Mel...it was just the pick me up I needed after finding out that I cannot take the covid-19 vaccines available as they are a "live" vaccine. I am on a biologic drug for my rheumatoid arthritis and "live" vaccines are a no - no. I hope that one of the vaccines being developed is a not a live vaccine.

 

[damo]

Thanks for sharing this Mel...it was just the pick me up I needed after finding out that I cannot take the covid-19 vaccines available as they are a "live" vaccine. I am on a biologic drug for my rheumatoid arthritis and "live" vaccines are a no - no. I hope that one of the vaccines being developed is a not a live vaccine.

Must be a different reason since the two mRNA vaccines that have been okayed do not contain any live virus.

https://creakyjoints.org/living-wit...cine-immunocompromised-medical-organizations/

 

[bababear_50]

Thanks for sharing this Mel...it was just the pick me up I needed after finding out that I cannot take the covid-19 vaccines available as they are a "live" vaccine. I am on a biologic drug for my rheumatoid arthritis and "live" vaccines are a no - no. I hope that one of the vaccines being developed is a not a live vaccine.

Hi Hon
I love that little Olaf.
I am so so sorry to hear this ,,I will be saying an extra little (BIG) prayer for you and others that are facing this.
I am hopeful for myself , I have a Anaphylaxis Shell Fish Allergy. I am allergic to Latex, and few antibiotics.
The only one that almost took me out was Shellfish. I spoke online with my doctor on Thursday to get a prescription repeat and yah know I just completely forgot to ask her if I am disqualified,,, maybe I am not ready for the answer yet.
There has to be more than one type of Vaccine being developed ,, fingers , toes crossed for us.

Edited to add : re above post by Damo
Yeah I thought Moderna and Pfizer had no live virus.

Hugs
Mel

 

[Mickey&JoshNut]

Must be a different reason since the two mRNA vaccines that have been okayed do not contain any live virus.

https://creakyjoints.org/living-wit...cine-immunocompromised-medical-organizations/

Thanks for the link to that article. It is good to know that an MnRA vaccine isn't a live vaccine and I might be eligible. I am still planning to contact my specialist to try to obtain more information.

The reason I was concerned was because when the VP got his vaccine yesterday the doctor asked him if he was on blood thinners and if he was immunocompromised...so I started to look into it and found information that advised that individuals taking a biologic could not get the live vaccine - it did not indicate that the two vaccines approved were not live vaccines.

 

[ilovetotravel1977]

I just bought these wireless phone chargers from Canadian Tire:

https://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/...charging-pad-2-pk-3997503p.html?rrec=true#spc


2-pack for $20. I am keeping one for myself and giving one as a Yankee Swap gift. Seems to work pretty well, too! I love finding gadgets on sale at Canadian Tire!

Just find your local store and it should tell you if they have them in stock. They had lots of other ones too, but this was the best deal!

 

[bababear_50]

Mickey&JoshNut

CDC
Just released new info on the Pfizer Vaccine
https://www.msn.com/en-ca/news/news...ccine/ar-BB1c4Kjx?ocid=mailsignout&li=AAggNb9
Looks promising for me.
"However, people with a history of severe allergic reactions not related to vaccines or injectable medicines may still get vaccinated, the CDC said."
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/safety/allergic-reaction.htmlHugs
Mel

 

[Donald - my hero]

Thank God for the surveys and our AMEX card or my airmiles account would like mighty pathetic!!
And YES, that is one posting from the surveys for 165 miles!!! first i did one that probably took close to an hour and gave me 26 miles - it was about my shopping habits and if they've changed or not due to COVID. I knew going into it that it would be long and since both my days and my account are empty I figured why not stare at my phone for an hour. The last set of questions was if i would be willing to do a daily purchase diary for additional miles, each day would take maybe 5 minutes total and if i did the 7 full days I would get 150 mile bonus, SURE SIGN ME UP!! The trick to getting more than one survey like yesterday's posting shows? I just keep clicking on the links in the emails for days after and once i get into a survey i will then actually sign into the account to see if there are more waiting to be done.


Just looking at my account on the surface now to get more info on the AMS that posted so i can see what's missing and i found this rather interesting stat, we collected almost exactly what we used!

 

[tinkerone]

Thank God for the surveys and our AMEX card or my airmiles account would like mighty pathetic!!
And YES, that is one posting from the surveys for 165 miles!!! first i did one that probably took close to an hour and gave me 26 miles - it was about my shopping habits and if they've changed or not due to COVID. I knew going into it that it would be long and since both my days and my account are empty I figured why not stare at my phone for an hour. The last set of questions was if i would be willing to do a daily purchase diary for additional miles, each day would take maybe 5 minutes total and if i did the 7 full days I would get 150 mile bonus, SURE SIGN ME UP!! The trick to getting more than one survey like yesterday's posting shows? I just keep clicking on the links in the emails for days after and once i get into a survey i will then actually sign into the account to see if there are more waiting to be done.
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Just looking at my account on the surface now to get more info on the AMS that posted so i can see what's missing and i found this rather interesting stat, we collected almost exactly what we used!
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I recently had an email from them asking me to come back, I would get a 6 mile bonus. Took 15 minutes on Friday and another 15 yesterday and have racked up 50 am. And they post so quickly.

 

[Mickey&JoshNut]

Mickey&JoshNut

CDC
Just released new info on the Pfizer Vaccine
https://www.msn.com/en-ca/news/news...ccine/ar-BB1c4Kjx?ocid=mailsignout&li=AAggNb9
Looks promising for me.
"However, people with a history of severe allergic reactions not related to vaccines or injectable medicines may still get vaccinated, the CDC said."
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/safety/allergic-reaction.htmlHugs
Mel

I'll keep my fingers crossed for you Mel.

 

[bababear_50]

O/T
Off Topic
Look who tried to join me in my backyard today?


Notified animal control.
I will be a bit more aware how close I am to the back door from now on.
Usually they don't come out a lot during the day unless they have newborns and need to hunt for food.
Nope Mel is not a sweet treat for the Coyotes.

Just read this,
Coyotes are naturally timid and flee when confronted aggressively. Never run away from a coyote. The following actions teach coyotes to fear humans.

• Be Big: Stand up and raise your arms in the air. Appear as large and threatening as possible
• Be Loud: Stomp your feet, clap your hands, and yell “go away coyote” to alert people nearby.
• Be Threatening: Throw a tennis ball or a small pebble or stick at the coyote, but only to show the coyote who is boss – not to injure!
• Avoid turning your back, maintain eye contact and slowly back away.

What did I do....screamed turned my back and RAN like Hell.
I think I need coyote training. lol

Hugs
Mel

Cool Map
https://mississauga.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=476d2e2881da49bb94a1455d3c3cb890

 

[ottawamom]

Great photo. He's a beautiful animal. We have Coyotes that live in the ravine behind my house. They used to come nose to nose with my Samoyed at the back fence. She was big enough I didn't worry. So long as they stay on their side of the fence I don't bother with them.

Animal control does nothing about them in Ottawa. We just have to learn to live with them.

 

[bababear_50]

Great photo. He's a beautiful animal. We have Coyotes that live in the ravine behind my house. They used to come nose to nose with my Samoyed at the back fence. She was big enough I didn't worry. So long as they stay on their side of the fence I don't bother with them.

Animal control does nothing about them in Ottawa. We just have to learn to live with them.

They are beautiful and Animal control will do nothing here . They are just tracking their location. Yeah we are learning to live with them.
Animal control will come if a coyote is sick or injured , but after rehabilitation they will be released 1 km from original location.
Goodness knows we have a ton of rabbits/squirrels/skunks and birds they can fest upon.
We even have a GIANT possum that drops by each morning.
Now this thing and it's wiry tail scare the crap out of me ,, ,just an over sized rat.
It even boldly hangs from my hanging baskets by it's tail.

 

[Mickey&JoshNut]

Yikes...Mel, I will be joining you in Coyote training as I would have done exactly what you did!!!!

 

[hdrolfe]

Possom's eat ticks, a lot of them, that would be great to have around! If somewhat not so cute looking. Coyotes around here, like has been said, no one does much about. But there was one nearby that was attacking all kinds of animals and people who was destroyed this summer, it was biting runners, and it wasn't some woodland path they were on. They are why all my pets are indoor pets though, and I don't walk at dusk or dawn. That plus the bear that was in the park and ride across the street from my place.

 

[ottawamom]

You have quite the wildlife wonderland in your backyard Mel. That is also a great photo of the possum. I haven't ever seen one of those in the wild.

 

[tinkerone]

They are beautiful and Animal control will do nothing here . They are just tracking their location. Yeah we are learning to live with them.
Animal control will come if a coyote is sick or injured , but after rehabilitation they will be released 1 km from original location.
Goodness knows we have a ton of rabbits/squirrels/skunks and birds they can fest upon.
We even have a GIANT possum that drops by each morning.
Now this thing and it's wiry tail scare the crap out of me ,, ,just an over sized rat.
It even boldly hangs from my hanging baskets by it's tail.


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Wait, what? I didn't know Canada had possom's. Where are you?
We can hear coyotes howling late at night but the thing that is the worst in our area are racoons. We have grape vines covering our deck and they come up and suck the juice out of them, spit the peel on the deck. Real mess. We complained to animal control and they said nothing they could do and if we set traps we can't take them more than 2 km from here. 2 km? That's basically driving them home.

 

[bababear_50]

Hi Hon
Yep Ontario has them. I am in Mississauga.
The only time one has been a bit aggressive was when I was trying to shoo her away from my strawberry planter.
I realized she actually had a babies with her that climbed into her pouch. I had no idea they carried their babies around with them.
If one is hit by a car and killed the Animal control will check the pouch to see if it is carrying babies.


We have Racoons ,Hawks, and lots of bunnies too ,, lots of them.
(I do like the bunnies only if they don't chew on my clematis plant).


Hugs
Mel

 

[bababear_50]

Ok I promise no more Mel backyard stories,,,,, now back on topic...
I am hopeful for some good airmiles deals this week.

Hugs
Mel

 

[kimbert]

Off Topic!
If you're looking for something relaxing to have on in the background and you have Disney+, they have released 3 separate 1-hour long "episodes" of sunrises at Magic Kingdom, EPCOT and Animal Kingdom. Not quite a Christmas fire log, and it weirdly doesn't use Disney music, but they are very relaxing to watch. Just thought you might need some more Disney.