Cow Creek was given a huge amount of vaccines for their tribes and those working at Seven Feathers. By the first week of March it was announced that any friends or family of those employed at Seven Feathers. The announcement said that candidates had to be at least 65 years of age. But when we called to get Roland set up, it was learned that I could be vaccinated also.
Roland and I received our first shot
on March 16. We were given cards which
provided a date indicating when we would be available for our second shot on
April 13. We hadn’t heard from the
clinic and so went down to see if we could get in. That’s when we learned that April 13 was not
the accurate next shot date but the date of eligibility. We still had to set up an appointment. The
soonest we could get in was yesterday.
Now just to backtrack a bit. If you are a faithful reader you will
remember we spent Roland’s first day off washing cars. The weather was HOT nearing 90 degrees. Could anything beat the excitement of washing
cars? The next two days offered awesome
weather. Overcast skies, cooling
wind. Perfect yard work weather in my
opinion. So here is a summary for the rest of days 1 and the start of day 2.
Day 1
After breakfast and a bit of TV,
Roland went out to use whatever machine while I tried calling the bank and a
pharmacy to see if we can schedule an appointment for Jenna to receive a shot
as the state will now vaccinate anyone over the age of 16. I felt like I was getting the runaround with
machines talking at me and providing choices – but none applied and I wasn’t
allowed to talk to a human. Roland
decided we would all pile in the car (except for Bonnie who we left at home)
and drive to said places to talk to humans.
Our first stop on the agenda was at
the saw shop as Roland’s appliance needed fixing. With mask over face, Roland went in while
Jenna and I waited in the car. It was
small enough that the shop employees could take care of it without calling a
specialized mechanic. They figured they’d have it ready for him within a day or
two.
After that we ran to the bank. Again, only Roland got out of the car while
Jenna and I waited in the car while Roland knocked on the door of the bank to
see if he could set up an appointment.
After that we went to Safeway Drug.
Roland took Jenna with him, but they returned in less than a
minute. Although Safeway does offer a
vaccination drug, it is not that one that Jenna qualifies for and so we had
another number, name and website for
another runaround. At least we knew that
we’d end up at the fairgrounds on Saturday but would feel better about getting
that appointment scheduled rather than just show up.
After that Roland decided to treat
us to A&W for lunch. Enjoyed the
rootbeer. It’s been a while since I’ve
had A&W. No frosty mug. Only 5 persons allowed to dine at once. I don’t think the food was worth it.
Day 2
The reason for our visit to the bank
was to sign some paper work which required two signatures plus a notary. We met our friends who were on their way to
the coast for a few-day getaway. I was
grateful that they allowed us their time.
I’m certain that signing documents was not the highlight of either of
our “va and stay cations”
I had told Jenna that I would take
her out for a scavenger hunt as soon as I returned home (pictures to come) and
Roland dropped me off in the driveway and backed up to the side and told me to
take the Saturn as he would need the bigger car in the event that his garden
tool was ready to pick up – which it was.
He left the house before Jenna and I got into the other car.
Most of the scavenger hunt could be
done at home, but there were a few places that we needed to drive to. I told Jenna to take different pictures from
the ones that I took and we would each enter the contest.
Roland said he had knocked out some
of what he had planned but was on the couch when we returned. He took a couple of naps which I think is a
remarkable way to spend a vacation. I
know he hasn’t slept well for whatever reason and so I am glad he is taking it
easy. More to come. Aren’t you excited?
