Airmiles Armchair Chatter

[ottawamom]

Tomorrow morning I am going to do this. I will need a nice relaxing time. DS girlfriend got us tickets for a drive through light show. Open until January 9th. Perfect, we'll go one evening. Just heard on the news tonight that the drive thru light show will have to close because of the lockdown and they aren't sure when they will be able to open again. Really, you can't get out of your car and it is no more dangerous than getting stuck in traffic. I am a little upset! Hence the need for the morning sunrise at Disney tomorrow.

 

[marcyleecorgan]

Tomorrow morning I am going to do this. I will need a nice relaxing time. DS girlfriend got us tickets for a drive through light show. Open until January 9th. Perfect, we'll go one evening. Just heard on the news tonight that the drive thru light show will have to close because of the lockdown and they aren't sure when they will be able to open again. Really, you can't get out of your car and it is no more dangerous than getting stuck in traffic. I am a little upset! Hence the need for the morning sunrise at Disney tomorrow.

very nice! our local place that is doing this has totally been over-attended. Apparently it has become 4 hours of sitting in bumper to bumper traffic so that sounds like a nightmare with a minivan and multiple crying children XD

 

[bababear_50]

Well tomorrow is double stars at Starbucks day ,, plus I got a special offer of purchase a couple of sandwiches get 100 bonus stars so I think it is going to be my night to grab some hot drinks and go for a community drive looking at Christmas lights. So sorry your show is being canceled Ottawamom.
Christmas car karaoke fun!
Just for
ottawamom
I'm on my way to pick you up ...........................................

Hugs
Mel

 

[dancin Disney style]

Well fun times......I find out today if this latest lockdown shuts my business down again. Back in August the Ministry of LTC redefined my role and I'm now listed under 'staff' so I should be fine to continue to work but no one actually knows what they will do with me. I guess I better make sure my name is on the vaccine list TODAY.....my facility has been selected as the first for Covid vaccines in the region.

 

[ilovetotravel1977]

@dancin Disney style How do you feel about that? Getting the vaccine in the first round...

 

[dancin Disney style]

@dancin Disney style How do you feel about that? Getting the vaccine in the first round...

I've got mixed feelings. I figured right from the start that it would be mandatory for me....which is ok because I want to travel again and dine out etc. In my case as a contractor they sort of have me over a barrel. They word things in such a way that it's not mandatory but if I don't comply they will release me from my contract. The mixed part comes in because I'm nervous about being injected with something that there is no long term data but realistically it's going to be many, many years until possible complications are known. I'm not going to wait for that regardless of my work situation. After having a high risk exposure a few weeks ago and having to isolate I don't want to go through that again. Also, today I'm working with the residents that had Covid and I'm really nervous....I don't want to feel that way. So overall I'm good with getting the shots.

 

[ilovetotravel1977]

@dancin Disney style That's the thing. The governments are saying it isn't mandatory, but our hands are tied if we want to have a life of normalcy again (i.e., travel, concerts, etc).

I am sure you will be relieved once you get them.

 

[ottawamom]

We went to see the lights last night anyway. The lineup didn't look bad when we got there then we realized we were in a long snaking line through an equestrian park. By the time we got to the lights entrance we had been in line for 1.5 hours. Haven't spent that much facetime with my son in months (and he lives with us). As we started the actual light drive thru I just kept commenting that at least we didn't have children in the car. That would have been unbearable.

 

[mort1331]

I've got mixed feelings. I figured right from the start that it would be mandatory for me....which is ok because I want to travel again and dine out etc. In my case as a contractor they sort of have me over a barrel. They word things in such a way that it's not mandatory but if I don't comply they will release me from my contract. The mixed part comes in because I'm nervous about being injected with something that there is no long term data but realistically it's going to be many, many years until possible complications are known. I'm not going to wait for that regardless of my work situation. After having a high risk exposure a few weeks ago and having to isolate I don't want to go through that again. Also, today I'm working with the residents that had Covid and I'm really nervous....I don't want to feel that way. So overall I'm good with getting the shots.

Just remember..the vacine isnt that new..they have been working on close things since SARS...yes the exact formulation is new..but there has been a ton of testing. Plus there is no live virus in it. Im hoping we get bumped up the line since we deal with it every day as well.
Either waynI hope you find a little peace and less stress once you get it.

 

[tinkerone]

Just remember..the vacine isnt that new..they have been working on close things since SARS...yes the exact formulation is new..but there has been a ton of testing. Plus there is no live virus in it. Im hoping we get bumped up the line since we deal with it every day as well.
Either waynI hope you find a little peace and less stress once you get it.

I so agree with this. I believe it is the vaccine of the future. They will take the base of it and tweek it to what is needed. While it's the first time it is in use in humans it will not be the last.

 

[dancin Disney style]

@dancin Disney style That's the thing. The governments are saying it isn't mandatory, but our hands are tied if we want to have a life of normalcy again (i.e., travel, concerts, etc).

I am sure you will be relieved once you get them.

LOL...I’m my case I know that down the line they will end up doing the same thing as the flu shot. Flu shot is not mandatory but if you don’t get it by the December deadline you can’t work until flu season is over. Working under a government contract really sucks on many fronts. I’m not even sure what the upside is.

Just remember..the vacine isnt that new..they have been working on close things since SARS...yes the exact formulation is new..but there has been a ton of testing. Plus there is no live virus in it. Im hoping we get bumped up the line since we deal with it every day as well.
Either waynI hope you find a little peace and less stress once you get it.

I do know this. It’s based on several years worth of work which is why it came so fast. I put my name on the list this morning and if I was available I could have the shot as early as tomorrow. I chose the 30th because I want to call my doctor (I have food/drug allergies and the info package suggests that this might be a problem) and I also want to be able to have a day or 2 off after if I happen to feel a little less that 100% which is also mentioned in the package.

 

[hdrolfe]

@ottawamom we went to the lights last year with a friend and her two kids, it was a long line up to get in, I'm sure this year is worse since it's one of the few things you can do distanced. It is lovely though!

I know we won't qualify for the vaccine for awhile but I will be getting it. I've done the reading and someone in Alberta I think it was explained in simple terms how it works, makes sense to me. I will try and have a few days off after I get it as well.

I booked a cruise for next December. Now to earn some airmiles for flights and/or a hotel before hand. I am still debating on whether to make it a B2B or do Disney for a few days first. B2B is actually cheaper than adding Disney, those darn tickets are so expensive. We missed this year for kiddo's birthday so I've replaced it for next year.

And I went to Metro to get my last minute groceries... holy smokes there were so many people, line up to get in, people randomly wandering the isles instead of following the arrows, one lady with no mask, which I assume they noticed when she entered so I didn't say anything but oh did I want to. And they were out of kiddo's sausages! I had to get bacon for him for Christmas instead. I thought I could maybe get a Walmart pickup to fill in the gaps of what was missing but they are booked up until after Christmas, so we'll do without.

 

[ottawamom]

My BMO StB Bonus just posted. They are reviewing some lists and checking them twice (little Christmas humour). See if yours have posted.

 

[Debbie]

My BMO StB Bonus just posted. They are reviewing some lists and checking them twice (little Christmas humour). See if yours have posted.

Thanks. Yes, mine have posted as well-250 AM

 

[dancin Disney style]

I got the 250 for BMO too

 

[kuhltiffany]

What time did you go? We usually wait and go after Christmas since it's not so busy but will be trying to squeeze it in before it closes (I already have tickets). We're thinking of going at 9:30/10, hoping the rush will be over...

We went to see the lights last night anyway. The lineup didn't look bad when we got there then we realized we were in a long snaking line through an equestrian park. By the time we got to the lights entrance we had been in line for 1.5 hours. Haven't spent that much facetime with my son in months (and he lives with us). As we started the actual light drive thru I just kept commenting that at least we didn't have children in the car. That would have been unbearable.

 

[bababear_50]

Sobeys Ont
https://flyers.smartcanucks.ca/canada/sobeys-on-flyer-december-26-to-january-11
Foodland Ont
https://flyers.smartcanucks.ca/canada/foodland-on-flyer-december-26-to-january-12
Nothing in Reebee for flyers
I have to go out if anyone sees anymore flyer feel free to post.

Hugs
Mel

 

[hdrolfe]

Year is ending with a bang for me. Went to pick up some stuff my parents found for kiddo at the half way point between their house and ours, power steering light came on. Hard to turn. Did make it back home but now waiting on the tow truck to see if it's under warranty or from the mice/rats in the garage. Want to cry, I don't have money for this right now, spent too much on Christmas among other things... Ugh. Should have enough groceries to last until pay day comes around again at least! Thankfully I did that in anticipation of lockdown. Kind of wish I had cash airmiles at this point though lol. Ah well...

 

[bababear_50]

Year is ending with a bang for me. Went to pick up some stuff my parents found for kiddo at the half way point between their house and ours, power steering light came on. Hard to turn. Did make it back home but now waiting on the tow truck to see if it's under warranty or from the mice/rats in the garage. Want to cry, I don't have money for this right now, spent too much on Christmas among other things... Ugh. Should have enough groceries to last until pay day comes around again at least! Thankfully I did that in anticipation of lockdown. Kind of wish I had cash airmiles at this point though lol. Ah well...

Ah so sorry Hon. Hope that tow truck arrives soon. Praying that it's under warranty.
The other day my heart went pitter patter bang when a light on the dash came on,,, took me reading a owners manual to realize I pressed the cruise control light by accident.(I've never used the cruise control on my car).
Yeah my Christmas budget went to hell and a handbasket as my very British mom used to say. (Time to start that car fund of mine).

What's the meaning of the phrase 'Going to hell in a handbasket'?. To be 'going to hell in a handbasket' is to be rapidly deteriorating - on course for disaster.


2021 is going to be better Hon.
Thinking of you.
BIG Hugs
Mel

 

[marchingstar]

Year is ending with a bang for me. Went to pick up some stuff my parents found for kiddo at the half way point between their house and ours, power steering light came on. Hard to turn. Did make it back home but now waiting on the tow truck to see if it's under warranty or from the mice/rats in the garage. Want to cry, I don't have money for this right now, spent too much on Christmas among other things... Ugh. Should have enough groceries to last until pay day comes around again at least! Thankfully I did that in anticipation of lockdown. Kind of wish I had cash airmiles at this point though lol. Ah well...

this really sucks. i hope it’s an easy, quick, cheap fix!

you have a new car, right? i’m really hoping it’s covered by warranty.