Tuesday, October 14, 2014

Flu Shots ???

 This is how it looks around here lately. Gray skies, rain, and chilly. But yesterday it was near 70 and humid. Then there were storm warning in the evening.
 Here is a happy sight. Tiny little crabapples. This is on our flowering crabapple. They are only big enough for birds to eat. I do see birds eating them in winter and early spring. I am already missing some of the wonderful birds we have around here.
 Today we may get our flu shots, if the drug store has the shots on hand. We have taken them for years and never had any side effects. With every scary nasty thing going around , this is one thing that can help if you should get the flu.  I should knock on wood...Ted and I have been very blessed not to have had colds or flu for years.
   Hope you have a great day. XO

23 comments:

  1. the crabs are so pretty, yes time for flu shots!!!

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    1. Laurie, I am hoping I do not have the flu this year either. :):) I do think it helps if you have had the shot...it can keep you from getting it so badly. Blessings, xoxo,Susie

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  2. Susie, I was just thinking the same thing lately - the birds are scarce right now. I'm not seeing them as much. Your crabapple tree is so pretty. I bet it's such a lovely sight with all the red.

    Have a good week, Susie.

    love,
    ~Sheri

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    1. Sheri, We have seen tons of those nasty starlings...I hope they are headed out for the winter. But I am missing my hummingbirds , and the little sweet things that come around. xoxo,Susie

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  3. I hope my family will take the shot, Mister already got his at work. I have such a terrible aversion to needles that I may opt out, though I really think they are a good thing. Scary times we live in.

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    1. It sure is . Don't look when getting the shot, that might help. :):) We use to get shots at work too. If people would cough into their armpits or inside their shirts it would help...but I have seen grown people cough right out into the air. Geech. Blessings, xoxo,Susie
      P.S. I looked back thru my first blog post ever and you were on of my first visitors. Thank you.

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  4. We have a chance of storm weather today but so far it's gone around us. Have a good day my friend! Sweet hugs, Diane

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    1. Yikes, I saw the scary weather map this morning....did not look good for the south east. Stay safe. xoxo,Susie

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  5. I love our crab apple trees, too, Susie. I have only ever had one flu shot and I have never (knock on wood like you do) had the flu. The stuff that is going around now is SOOO very scary. xo Diana

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    1. Diana, There's so many mutations of the flu..I just don't want to chance getting it with a shot. Hope you are better today. xoxo,Susie

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  6. Hi Susie, I used to get flu shots every year, because I worked with children and at the time suffered with asthma. Since we moved here though, I haven't gotten any. You are right-there are so many bad viruses going around. You and I have much in common and I've seen you around for years, so I am going to follow you. Can't wait to get to know you more.
    Noreen

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    1. Noreen, Oh yes, kids the little germ carrying things. LOL. My daughter teaches so she has to make them wash their hands all the times.Thank you so much for following. I will love it. Bless you, xoxo,Susie

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  7. I have been very lucky and have not had a flu since the 70's. Ironically it was after I got a flu shot. It was mild though but I have been lucky ever since.

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    1. I am amazed you have not had the flu...as you worked with the public too. I hope you always are healthy. Bless you, xoxo,Susie

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  8. I need to schedule my flu shot. My hubby went today for his. We haven't missed a year in ever so long! xo Nellie

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    1. We gets ours at CVS drugstore. So far they have given them without any problems. Hope you can get yours. xoxo,Susie

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  9. I got a flu shot every year for 30 years. I haven't gotten one since I quit work 3 years ago. I don't get out as much now. I pray for cooler temps. It was 90 yesterday here in Georgia.

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    1. During flu season , we try not to be out too much. But then you never know when you may have to go to the drs. office...where lots of germs are. xoxo,Susie

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  10. I hoped to get one at the drugstore today, but the line was long. Will try again tomorrow. Always enjoy your photographs.

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    1. Buttercup, That is the bad part, waiting in lines. Early morning is the best time. xoxo,Susie

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  11. I don't normally get the flu shot but I'm thinking I might get one this year. Scary stuff out there right now. I think the rain is over for us for awhile. We've had so much and the ground is saturated.

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    1. Cheryl, There some nasty germs out there. The sun was out for a wee nit yesterday afternoon. We may be in for more rain . I have seen it in the fields that have been harvested. That's enough, I think. Blessings, xoxo,Susie

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  12. Saw my first winter migrant bird yesterday...had a dark-eyed junco in the yard.

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