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42. I was just yesterday talking to my son about this.

Sun Jan 4, 2026, 03:28 PM

Jan 4

people are not getting the jab. it's going to be a bad winter for flu and other respiratory illnesses. I told him i"m kinda going back to lock down. I'll still grab lunch with a friend or other loved one, I'll still march if a Mass Protest happens, but I'm trying to stay alive.

I never did quit masking. I plan to continue to do so until I shuffle off.

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Be careful with this flu going around. [View all] LuckyCharms Jan 4 OP

We have started to do that depending where we are MuseRider Jan 4 #1

I have a HUGE box in my garage... LuckyCharms Jan 4 #2

Schmart move, Lucky. yorkster Jan 4 #3

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Yeah, got a bunch of those and some of those clear, full face sheilds to go with them Attilatheblond Jan 4 #11

Ha! I have a hardhat too! LuckyCharms Jan 4 #12

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Who's the candy-ass when they feel alone and threatened without their rods? erronis Jan 4 #23

Same here. paleotn Jan 4 #28

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We had the masks out and washed and ready for a couple of months, now. marble falls Jan 4 #5

That's good prep. LuckyCharms Jan 4 #7

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I was just yesterday talking to my son about this. barbtries Jan 4 #42

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