2021 Palm Springs Weekend

[Luv2play]

Parts of Canada are spreading them by 90+ days to ensure the highest number of people get their first shot as soon as possible. I understand that Pfizer provides 92% protection after the first, and the second raises that modestly to 94%, so that plan makes sense to me. We haven't had the same access to the vaccine as the US, with supply problems and logistical challenges.

That's true about parts of the country deciding to spread out the available supplies as much as possible. Quebec led the way over a month ago when it became clear the first shots were providing pretty good protection. Ontario followed this month and those two provinces account for over half the population of Canada.

 

Obviously if we had the luxury of adequate supplies we would be following the manufacturers' guidelines of a 3 to 4 week follow-up dose. But even in the UK, which is leading the G7 countries including the US by far in percentage of people with at least one dose, is only giving one dose at this time. I keep in touch with one of my escorts who lives there and he got his first shot a few weeks before I did but will only get his next shot he said in 3 months from the date of the first.

[Ryan Roman]

i got my first Pfizer shot on Friday. Went well with only a little tenderness in the spot plus yesterday a very mild headache but really nothing requiring a Tylenol. It passed quickly. I’m only scheduled to get the second shot in mid July so really not much will change for me until then.

 

I’m hoping the vaccine supplies will increase in June if the US meets its deadlines and they start to have surplus vaccine but who knows.

 

Wow. Mid-July is quite the gap. I go back for the 2nd shot on 4/18. Getting the appointment was brutal but once I finally had one it's gone well so far... So far, so good.

[maninsoma]

Parts of Canada are spreading them by 90+ days to ensure the highest number of people get their first shot as soon as possible. I understand that Pfizer provides 92% protection after the first, and the second raises that modestly to 94%, so that plan makes sense to me. We haven't had the same access to the vaccine as the US, with supply problems and logistical challenges.

 

I can understand the logic of wanting to protect everyone somewhat versus providing greater protection to only some people when supplies are low. I know that originally the thought was that the first shot only provided about 50% protection but that was only looking at the first two weeks after injection. It's interesting that the protocol remains two shots if, in fact, the difference in protection is only 2% after more time has passed.

[CuriousByNature]

I can understand the logic of wanting to protect everyone somewhat versus providing greater protection to only some people when supplies are low. I know that originally the thought was that the first shot only provided about 50% protection but that was only looking at the first two weeks after injection. It's interesting that the protocol remains two shots if, in fact, the difference in protection is only 2% after more time has passed.

I'm not sure, but perhaps the second shot is more of a booster? Some studies indicate that a second shot may not be needed for those who already had covid antibodies, so in those cases the first shot acts as a booster. But I don't know if those studies have been peer-reviewed.

[Despardo]

Got my second Pfizer shot yesterday 3 weeks after the first. Today I feel perfectly fine. Seems like now something else will have to kill me.

[kingsley88]

Got my second shot a few days ago and just felt fatigued the next day but managed to work from home ok on Friday. Am feeling back to normal now. And yes I plan on getting a krispy kreme doughnut!

[+ Pensant]

My second Pfizer is on Friday morning.

[+ honcho]

Wow. Mid-July is quite the gap. I go back for the 2nd shot on 4/18. Getting the appointment was brutal but once I finally had one it's gone well so far... So far, so good.

 

Ryan,

 

I read your update about your boyfriend's hair stylist testing positive for covid, and consquently you having to postpone your shot.

 

I hope

a.) That you don't get it via him from her

b.) That it isn't as brutal to reschedule ...

[+ Lucky]

94 degrees today in Palm Springs, but cooler when the Weekend nears.

[+ Oliver]

94 degrees today in Palm Springs, but cooler when the Weekend nears.

But it's gorgeous today!

[+ easygoingpal]

I totally agree... It's beautiful down here in Thousand Palms!

[Redwine56]

Ryan,

 

I read your update about your boyfriend's hair stylist testing positive for covid, and consquently you having to postpone your shot.

 

I hope

a.) That you don't get it via him from her

b.) That it isn't as brutal to reschedule ...

This is an interesting scenario. If I followed it correctly, it appeared that the hairstylist had already gotten both shots, yet tested positive. Is it likely that she is more of a carrier and will remain asymptomatic than to actual get sick herself? Can the BF who got his haircut from her, get COVID although she was fully vaccinated? These are the confusing factors for me.

[SlimJim]

Only a week away! Looking forward to Palm Springs!

Vaccinations - ✔

Room at INNdulge - ✔

Rental car - ✔

 

I'm game for making connections for the Tram or checking out Joshua Tree if anyone is interested.

[Despardo]

Only a week away! Looking forward to Palm Springs!

Vaccinations - ✔

Room at INNdulge - ✔

Rental car - ✔

 

I'm game for making connections for the Tram or checking out Joshua Tree if anyone is interested.

Hi,

How long will you be in PS? I'm also staying at Inndulge. My Sat & Sun are fully booked. I had thought about taking the tram on Monday (morning?) Leaving town Tue. I have wheels and vaccinations as well.

[+ jrhoutex]

Only a week away! Looking forward to Palm Springs!

Vaccinations - ✔

Room at INNdulge - ✔

Rental car - ✔

 

I'm game for making connections for the Tram or checking out Joshua Tree if anyone is interested.

 

Hi,

How long will you be in PS? I'm also staying at Inndulge. My Sat & Sun are fully booked. I had thought about taking the tram on Monday (morning?) Leaving town Tue. I have wheels and vaccinations as well.

 

The PS Tram appears to be sold out on Saturday, Sunday and Monday, April 10-12. You have to reserve the tickets in advance. See: https://shop-us.vivaticket.com/pat/generaladmission.html

[SlimJim]

The PS Tram appears to be sold out on Saturday, Sunday and Monday, April 10-12. You have to reserve the tickets in advance. See: https://shop-us.vivaticket.com/pat/generaladmission.html

Ahhh.... too bad. I guess I won't be doing the tram this time around.

Edited April 3, 2021 by SlimJim

[Epigonos]

Looking forward to seeing all of you gents a week from today. Travel safe and be prepared for a great weekend.

[Phelps Pacific]

First time attending. Looking forward to meeting many of you.

[Caliboy95]

I’m so excited for next weekend. I’ll be staying at the canyon club.

[Caliboy95]

I’m so excited for next weekend. I’ll be staying at the canyon club.

[+ purplekow]

The best laid plans....unfortunately my dog Bubba has been ill for awhile. He has a tumor called a chemocytoma which is a slow growing cancer near the heart. Its location causes him to go into heart failure and have his abdomen fill up with fluid. He needs to have the fluid drained every three weeks. I thought I could convince myself to leave him with a good friend or a relative, both of whom he knows. As time has grown closer, he has worsened and I am not sure he will make it through the week I was planning on being away. So unfortunately, I have cancelled my plans to attend. I hope you all have a great time. This is the second time I have had a last minute illness derail my plans to attend. The last time I was the one that was hospitalized.

With the fluid removal, this will be the fourth time, Bubba usually bounces back, but like a rubber ball, each subsequent bounce is not as high and not as strong.

I will be thinking of you.

More disheartening for some, I have told Vin Marco, that I have had to cancel our plans to spend the weekend together as he planned to accompany me to each of the festivities. Sorry guys.

[+ purplekow]

The best laid plans....unfortunately my dog Bubba has been ill for awhile. He has a tumor called a chemocytoma which is a slow growing cancer near the heart. Its location causes him to go into heart failure and have his abdomen fill up with fluid. He needs to have the fluid drained every three weeks. I thought I could convince myself to leave him with a good friend or a relative, both of whom he knows. As time has grown closer, he has worsened and I am not sure he will make it through the week I was planning on being away. So unfortunately, I have cancelled my plans to attend. I hope you all have a great time. This is the second time I have had a last minute illness derail my plans to attend. The last time I was the one that was hospitalized.

With the fluid removal, this will be the fourth time, Bubba usually bounces back, but like a rubber ball, each subsequent bounce is not as high and not as strong.

I will be thinking of you.

More disheartening for some, I have told Vin Marco, that I have had to cancel our plans to spend the weekend together as he planned to accompany me to each of the festivities. Sorry guys.

[BSR]

I

The best laid plans....unfortunately my dog Bubba has been ill for awhile. He has a tumor called a chemocytoma which is a slow growing cancer near the heart. Its location causes him to go into heart failure and have his abdomen fill up with fluid. He needs to have the fluid drained every three weeks. I thought I could convince myself to leave him with a good friend or a relative, both of whom he knows. As time has grown closer, he has worsened and I am not sure he will make it through the week I was planning on being away. So unfortunately, I have cancelled my plans to attend. I hope you all have a great time. This is the second time I have had a last minute illness derail my plans to attend. The last time I was the one that was hospitalized.

With the fluid removal, this will be the fourth time, Bubba usually bounces back, but like a rubber ball, each subsequent bounce is not as high and not as strong.

I will be thinking of you.

More disheartening for some, I have told Vin Marco, that I have had to cancel our plans to spend the weekend together as he planned to accompany me to each of the festivities. Sorry guys.

I'm so sorry about what poor Bubba's dealing with. I wish him, and his human, all the best.

[BSR]

I

The best laid plans....unfortunately my dog Bubba has been ill for awhile. He has a tumor called a chemocytoma which is a slow growing cancer near the heart. Its location causes him to go into heart failure and have his abdomen fill up with fluid. He needs to have the fluid drained every three weeks. I thought I could convince myself to leave him with a good friend or a relative, both of whom he knows. As time has grown closer, he has worsened and I am not sure he will make it through the week I was planning on being away. So unfortunately, I have cancelled my plans to attend. I hope you all have a great time. This is the second time I have had a last minute illness derail my plans to attend. The last time I was the one that was hospitalized.

With the fluid removal, this will be the fourth time, Bubba usually bounces back, but like a rubber ball, each subsequent bounce is not as high and not as strong.

I will be thinking of you.

More disheartening for some, I have told Vin Marco, that I have had to cancel our plans to spend the weekend together as he planned to accompany me to each of the festivities. Sorry guys.

I'm so sorry about what poor Bubba's dealing with. I wish him, and his human, all the best.

[Despardo]

The best laid plans....unfortunately my dog Bubba has been ill for awhile. He has a tumor called a chemocytoma which is a slow growing cancer near the heart. Its location causes him to go into heart failure and have his abdomen fill up with fluid. He needs to have the fluid drained every three weeks. I thought I could convince myself to leave him with a good friend or a relative, both of whom he knows. As time has grown closer, he has worsened and I am not sure he will make it through the week I was planning on being away. So unfortunately, I have cancelled my plans to attend. I hope you all have a great time. This is the second time I have had a last minute illness derail my plans to attend. The last time I was the one that was hospitalized.

With the fluid removal, this will be the fourth time, Bubba usually bounces back, but like a rubber ball, each subsequent bounce is not as high and not as strong.

I will be thinking of you.

More disheartening for some, I have told Vin Marco, that I have had to cancel our plans to spend the weekend together as he planned to accompany me to each of the festivities. Sorry guys.

So sorry to hear. Will miss seeing you, but I would have done the same had my dog Atlas gotten sick.