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Happy Saturday, folks.
I’m usually up pretty early in the morning — typically between 6:15 and 6:45.
Today will be no different and I have plans for a lengthy bike ride. The forecast looks perfect — not quite as hot as it’s been.
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One of my main biking buddies has been laid up for several weeks — first with a sciatica issue and then a quaratine period due to his daughter testing positive for COVID. But, he’s been freed from his isolation and sounds like the pain in his back has subsided, so he’s going to join me today — on the promise that I keep the pace slow.
Ha! His slow pace is my usual fast pace. Should be a good ride.
I was also up early Friday morning, but I got a little sidetracked from my regular routine.
Thursday before bed, I read on our website that a delivery of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine that was set to arrive in Manitoba in the first week of July has been reduced to 32,800 from 83,100 and those of us with scheduled appointments next month — I’m supposed to get my second jab on July 4 — may be given the Moderna vaccine instead.
Jose Marchand prepares Pfizer COVID-19 vaccination doses at a mobile clinic for members of First Nations and their partners, in Montreal, Friday, April 30, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz
So Friday morning, I tried calling to see if there were any cancellations this month, thinking maybe I could get in for my second dose of Pfizer before they run out. Early bird gets the worm, right?
Ok, maybe not.
There are available appointments next week — but, the polite and helpful attendant on the line told me they are only offering Moderna at those times.
Hmmm, now I’m not sure what to do. Of course, I read a bunch of articles on the safety of mixing vaccines and later in the day I ask the advice of my boss, who knows more about this stuff than most people I know: I hope you all get his daily COVID briefing.
But now I feel torn: should I just wait for my scheduled appointment in July — and maybe get a Pfizer — or should I take one of those early appointments? Something to ponder on that bike ride, I suppose.
What I have not been doing during my mornings, is watching soccer.
You may recall last week I wrote that I’d never really taken the time to appreciate the sport millions around the world refer to as football, and that I was going to check out the Euros. I even did some research to pick a few teams to cheer for.
Well, what I didn’t realize was all the games are on during the day. How the heck am I supposed to watch that?
I work most of the day and I’m certainly not using up a Saturday or Sunday morning in June to watch TV.
Oh well, the teams I was going to cheer for are mostly losing anyways. I can watch the Blue Jays do that.
Maybe another time. Let me know when and if Ireland is ever in one of these things.
Have a great weekend, folks and as always, you can reach me by replying to this mailing or by sending me an email here.
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