JCon Posted December 23, 2021 Author Report Share Posted December 23, 2021 (edited) 2 hours ago, Noeller said: so just out of curiosity, what are you folks doing in terms of Christmas gatherings? Aare you cancelling everything altogether, and staying within your own household? Limited gatherings outside household? No change at all? Just curious how others are approaching Omicron and Christmas... With the exception of last year, I host a Xmas Eve dinner with my wife and kids, my mom, grandma and my in-laws. I prepare everything from scratch, including the bread to make my stuffing. It's a ton of work but it brings me happiness (usually). We have decided again to host it. My mother and grandmother are triple vaxxed but not my in-laws yet. We debated up until last week about whether or not to host it. Even yesterday we were discussing the situation. I am very uneasy about it. Edited December 23, 2021 by JCon Noeller, WildPath and bigg jay 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noeller Posted December 23, 2021 Report Share Posted December 23, 2021 1 minute ago, JCon said: With the exception of last year, I host a Xmas Eve dinner with my wife and kids, my mom, grandma and my in-laws. I prepare everything from scratch, including the bread to make my stuffing. It's a ton of work but it brings me happiness (usually). We have decided to again to host it. My mother and grandmother are triple vaxxed but not my in-laws yet. We debated up until last week about whether or not to host it. Even yesterday we were discussing the situation. I am very uneasy about it. we've got my inlaws and one straggler. 5 adults, no kids. Everyone triple vaxxed. I'm still really uneasy about it. Going to MB on Monday to visit various people (all triple vaxxed) and EXTREMELY uneasy about that. My wife is relatively safe and vaxxed, but refuses to cut back on social gatherings after being "locked down" last year, so we're at odds, to say the least. I just want to hide under a pile of coats and someone call me when it's all over. WildPath, Tracker, bigg jay and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCon Posted December 23, 2021 Author Report Share Posted December 23, 2021 2 minutes ago, Noeller said: we've got my inlaws and one straggler. 5 adults, no kids. Everyone triple vaxxed. I'm still really uneasy about it. Going to MB on Monday to visit various people (all triple vaxxed) and EXTREMELY uneasy about that. My wife is relatively safe and vaxxed, but refuses to cut back on social gatherings after being "locked down" last year, so we're at odds, to say the least. I just want to hide under a pile of coats and someone call me when it's all over. If it weren't for the kids, I would not be hosting it. But, other than my grandma, these are all people within our regular sphere of people. And, my grandma sees my mom frequently, My mother and kids are the highest risk of contracting Covid, due to school and my mom's workplace. bigg jay and Noeller 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Posted December 23, 2021 Report Share Posted December 23, 2021 25 minutes ago, Noeller said: so just out of curiosity, what are you folks doing in terms of Christmas gatherings? Aare you cancelling everything altogether, and staying within your own household? Limited gatherings outside household? No change at all? Just curious how others are approaching Omicron and Christmas... I try to survive with two young kids who will be given lots of candies/chocolates from family and no school or activities for them all while working from home. I may need to reload on booze to make it through the holidays. Other then that the family gatherings this year will be limited since half my family is away on vacation so each visit is with ten or less people. Noeller and JCon 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sard Posted December 23, 2021 Report Share Posted December 23, 2021 33 minutes ago, Noeller said: so just out of curiosity, what are you folks doing in terms of Christmas gatherings? Aare you cancelling everything altogether, and staying within your own household? Limited gatherings outside household? No change at all? Just curious how others are approaching Omicron and Christmas... We're still on the fence. May have the in-laws over for Christmas day. Usually spend time with my side of the family on Boxing Day, leaning heavily towards cancelling that one though. The bigger issue for me is the step-children who will be spending time with 2 families on their dad's side. Would prefer that they didn't do that, but don't really have a say. Noeller 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCon Posted December 23, 2021 Author Report Share Posted December 23, 2021 8 minutes ago, Brandon said: I try to survive with two young kids who will be given lots of candies/chocolates from family and no school or activities for them all while working from home. I may need to reload on booze to make it through the holidays. Other then that the family gatherings this year will be limited since half my family is away on vacation so each visit is with ten or less people. Noeller and blue_gold_84 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iHeart Posted December 23, 2021 Report Share Posted December 23, 2021 ugh that's like one whole percent too many Tracker 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCon Posted December 23, 2021 Author Report Share Posted December 23, 2021 Be safe and get vaccinated, please. Noeller, the watcher and blue_gold_84 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noeller Posted December 23, 2021 Report Share Posted December 23, 2021 We were 12% in AB yesterday, and I suspect we'll see at LEAST 20% in the next couple weeks..... Tracker 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracker Posted December 23, 2021 Report Share Posted December 23, 2021 4 hours ago, Noeller said: so just out of curiosity, what are you folks doing in terms of Christmas gatherings? Aare you cancelling everything altogether, and staying within your own household? Limited gatherings outside household? No change at all? Just curious how others are approaching Omicron and Christmas... Staying close to home with a very limited gathering of family and friends. This sucks, but if this is the price for both staying safe (wife is immuno-compromised) and keeping others safe, so be it. WildPath, Noeller, rebusrankin and 1 other 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bustamente Posted December 23, 2021 Report Share Posted December 23, 2021 Will be very interesting to see when Omicron takes over from Delta what the hospitalization numbers become, cases and tpr's are rapidly shooting upwards so the next weeks especially after the holidays should be tell us if more strict restrictions will be put in place or even the possibility of another lockdown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goalie Posted December 23, 2021 Report Share Posted December 23, 2021 (edited) They say omicron isn't as severe as delta and if u double vaxxed and u get omicron u gain super immunity South Africa Edited December 23, 2021 by Goalie Sard 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCon Posted December 23, 2021 Author Report Share Posted December 23, 2021 Just now, Goalie said: They say omicron isn't as severe as delta and if u double vaxxed and u get omicron u gain super immunity Vaccinations are the key. Now, do we know what the long term health effects are for those that contract it? blue_gold_84, Noeller, Goalie and 1 other 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goalie Posted December 23, 2021 Report Share Posted December 23, 2021 (edited) I'm double vaxxed. Not eligible for booster yet (which some reports say may not be the best thing) (I'll get it when I can tho) Parents are fully vaxxed (booster) so that makes me feel better about our 8 adult 2 7 year Olds and 1 4 year old Xmas gathering. I mean... prob 3 dogs too lol. But. See them multiple times a week now and ya... cousins are cohorts and single vaxxed (obv 4 yr old is not) 1 adult is not but... rapid testing foe work for that person Edited December 23, 2021 by Goalie rebusrankin and Noeller 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rebusrankin Posted December 23, 2021 Report Share Posted December 23, 2021 Parents and brother (all double vaxxed) + me (triple vaxxed), see them every week. Other than that, no planned visits with people. Noeller 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrostyWinnipeg Posted December 23, 2021 Report Share Posted December 23, 2021 https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/manitoba-reaches-covid19-testing-capacity-1.6297086 Noeller 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracker Posted December 23, 2021 Report Share Posted December 23, 2021 On 2021-12-22 at 12:50 PM, JCon said: We're hooped and our Minister for Health gets her info from a sleazy grifter. And, our Premier is just gone? No idea where she is. Now our premier doesn't need to answer any embarrassing questions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the watcher Posted December 23, 2021 Report Share Posted December 23, 2021 My wife and I are both triple vaxed. We will be seeing our kids and grandkids. All of them who are eligible are double or triple vaxed. I look at it this way : Covid is going nowhere. It will be here for years in my opinion. I will take whatever precautions I can but draw the line at family and close friends. I am willing to take the risk to be with my family and a few select friends. My wife works in healthcare, several of my kids are teachers. If we/ they are willing to be exposed for our jobs and money, I am willing to be exposed to socialize with them. It's just as essential in my opinion. rebusrankin, Goalie and Mark H. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the watcher Posted December 23, 2021 Report Share Posted December 23, 2021 28 minutes ago, FrostyWinnipeg said: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/manitoba-reaches-covid19-testing-capacity-1.6297086 This is an odd thing to say but take a drive to Winkler if you need to be tested. My wife and I have both been tested in the last 10 days. ( negative results ) When I went there were 3 cars at the drive through. When my wife went we were the only ones. We were a max of 10 minutes pulling in to pulling out. Maybe it's busier now but the theory in Winkler seems to be if you don't get tested you don't have Covid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Duper Negatron Posted December 23, 2021 Report Share Posted December 23, 2021 If only we had access to rapid tests to lower the burden on the testing infrastructure. Oh well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noeller Posted December 23, 2021 Report Share Posted December 23, 2021 30 minutes ago, Super Duper Negatron said: If only we had access to rapid tests to lower the burden on the testing infrastructure. Oh well. Yeah, AB just announced this afternoon that they're running out of PCR tests, so they want people to use the RATs as their test if they're symptomatic, and to follow the isolation requirements immediately, and not go for a follow up PCR test. AB started handing out free RATs last week, and it's been like Hunger Games trying to get them. Every pharmacy and AHS location is empty as soon as they come in. Lines a mile long. I'm hoping to get some for my trip home next week. I'm convinced the wife and I are both going to get it, just a matter of time. Praying that it's mild and the long term side effects aren't life-altering... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildPath Posted December 23, 2021 Report Share Posted December 23, 2021 45 minutes ago, the watcher said: This is an odd thing to say but take a drive to Winkler if you need to be tested. My wife and I have both been tested in the last 10 days. ( negative results ) When I went there were 3 cars at the drive through. When my wife went we were the only ones. We were a max of 10 minutes pulling in to pulling out. Maybe it's busier now but the theory in Winkler seems to be if you don't get tested you don't have Covid. Might be a good way to lower test positivity % for Southern Health too. Goalie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue_gold_84 Posted December 24, 2021 Report Share Posted December 24, 2021 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Duper Negatron Posted December 24, 2021 Report Share Posted December 24, 2021 The couldn't or wouldn't wait until Christmas to announce more restrictions....could they? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Duper Negatron Posted December 24, 2021 Report Share Posted December 24, 2021 Apparently this is just the pre-game to blaming Manitobans when the **** hits the fan in the new year. "Follow current orders", "recommend you limit gatherings", "fundamentals!", "blah, blah, blah". See you at the Jets game on Monday! 🙄 WildPath and rebusrankin 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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