No, I haven’t been arrested again; we are up and out early to get our second vaccine shots. The line out on the road was just a bit less than where we were last time. Instead of two hours and 15 minutes (last time), it was an hour and 10 minutes this time...
We’re parked in a line where we can see the traffic going into the fire station - it is moving right along. Conditions here are dusty and windy, but we’re in our car, not exposed to anyone... except for the line for the ports-potties. I am surprised that there are people who seem confused on how these work: open door, go inside, close door, pee.
We were almost six hours in the queue last time; hoping for less this time... but we have food to eat, internet (thanks to my iPhone), The Today Show on satellite radio, and the entertainment of watching cars in line and people at the ports-potties.
Looking ahead.
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Done! About an hour less time overall than the first shots, and we didn't have to get there while it was still dark outside. The time seemed to pass easier this time - perhaps because we knew what to expect and there was less concern about them running out of the vaccine; today's mass vaccination was only for people who had received the first vaccine on January 29th.
I appreciate the fact that we didn't have to get out of the vehicle, thus allowing for easy distancing. When it was time for our line of vehicles to move, it all happened pretty quick...
The people giving the shots were fast and efficient. It didn't matter to them which arm we preferred (we had read that you should do the other arm this time) - clean, poke, move on. Wait for a few minutes to make sure neither of had a reaction... and, head for home. Glad to have this done; one more step in protecting ourselves and moving forward.
I think Rufus and I are going to need a nap this afternoon; Joan may want one, too. :-)
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