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*RJ*

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I can feel your dilemma.My brother who is a social worker in SW Missouri just completed his second Modera vaccine. He said the first one was a cake walk but the second hit him a little bit. Fatigue, headache and general malaise. He is 61 and overweight with breathing issues at times. He survived the vaccine. Most of the reported reactions are normal responses. It's a tough call for me but I don't have to make the decision for a few months since I had covid already. By then I hope enough people have had the vaccine to make a more informed choice. I already know it will be less effective for me since I have a autoimmune disease and take a chemo drug (6-mp). On the other hand my response to the vaccine may be minimal due to my immune response. I don't know if you participate in Facebook but if you did I could link you to some groups that are talking about the response. Its a healthcare group but you would qualify. The info is valuable since its mostly from nurses, doctors and other healthcare professionals giving a first hand response to the vaccine. Hit me up in a message here and I'll send a link.
I’m not on Facebook. But are the medical professionals predominantly for or against the vaccine? I confirmed my vaccine appointment. I figure it’s the lesser of the two evils. I’m getting the Pfizer one so I’ll keep you all informed of how I’m feeling.
 

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I got the first shot fri. (pfizer) and felt a bit crappy saturday, but no biggie. The arm was pretty sore though, if you sleep on your side like I do, think ahead, like I didn't. we'll see how it goes on the 15th for the second.
My arm was sore for four days with my flu shot. Last year was the first time I ever got one.
 

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I’m not on Facebook. But are the medical professionals predominantly for or against the vaccine? I confirmed my vaccine appointment. I figure it’s the lesser of the two evils. I’m getting the Pfizer one so I’ll keep you all informed of how I’m feeling.
Most are for the vaccine especially the RNs who work with active covid. I would estimate 1% like me are waiting. Of course, I'm not sure when I will get it. I'm still needing to get a antibody test. We keep on getting snow storms in WI. If I was healthy I would get it now without any thoughts. However, I'm compromised. My partner he is 67 and a little bucky on wanting a vaccine. I'll get my vaccine to protect him (lead by example). My son who is 32 probably will refuse and I can't force him into it. He is on the spectrum so I know what not to do(push him).
 

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    Good evening mixers. We had snow on ice this morning. Roads were pretty clear by the time I went to work. They are calling for another 1-3 inches tonight so I have a feeling that the drive to work in the morning will be bad. Not looking forward to it.
     

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    Likewise. I do mix at the kitchen sink, so any splash of 100 mg nic can be rinsed of quickly. Eye protection is, imo, still a good idea, although my normal trifocals are good enough. Just really don't want to get any in the eyes! Skin absorbtion is slow enough that a few moments won't do anything bad.

    Mixing at the kitchen sink is a good idea. I do it at my desk on a large tray to catch drips. I did hear that dogs are a lot more sensitive to nic than humans, and they would lap up any drips for sure because the VG is sweet.
     

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    Good evening mixers. We had snow on ice this morning. Roads were pretty clear by the time I went to work. They are calling for another 1-3 inches tonight so I have a feeling that the drive to work in the morning will be bad. Not looking forward to it.
    Is snowing here.
     

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    I see. NOw I get it. What is the answer? How much extra nic and VG in a 500ml base at 6mg. I think most of my recipes are 12-14% except for a few FLV that are like 6%

    I don't worry about the PG/VG ratio. Mix the base at 70% VG. The final product will a little different. I use 7% nic in the base and it probably ends up around 6% after adding flavors. Guess it depends on how important it is to you to get particular levels of VG and nic.
     

    *RJ*

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    Not too far from where we live there was a large tornado that went through last night, killed one young boy and injured many others, multiple homes and businesses destroyed. I just happened to turn the TV on last night after I read my book and immediately got a tornado warning notification for my county. It had already moved beyond my area. Nobody ever warned us of possible tornadoes...storms yes but not bad weather. Just weird in January! It was over 70 degrees yesterday.
     

    Koolkiz

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    When I first started diy back in 2010 I used gloves. It didn't take long to feel more confident and shun the gloves. I have been exposed to 100mg/mL liquid on my skin. Rinse and no vaping for a minute. :) I like to mix in the kitchen because I have great lighting. I do have a dedicated mixing area in the basement but it's cold. I like to mix down there in summer/warmer temps.

    I do use gloves/mask when I'm not feeling well and mixing for a family member. I need to mix for family but don't feel like it.
     

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    That is the coolest thing I have ever seen (can't believe it's real) I lived in the mountains (at 5000 ft) for 11 years... once got 10 ft of snow in one week!
     

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