tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post3201473696269941768..comments2023-10-03T07:01:41.144-05:00Comments on Always On Watch: Semper Vigilans: Major Allergy Attack! (And Open Thread)Always On Watchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08192688822955022541noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-8170040438584137222013-04-19T13:52:48.847-05:002013-04-19T13:52:48.847-05:00Mike,
I was trying to find Zyrtek. The store was ...Mike,<br />I was trying to find Zyrtek. The store was sold out, and I was too ill at that time to go to another store. **sigh**Always On Watchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08192688822955022541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-36484908254159043272013-04-19T13:23:20.908-05:002013-04-19T13:23:20.908-05:00Zyrtec worked better for me than Claritan. You can...Zyrtec worked better for me than Claritan. You can get a generic version at Wal Mart for less.Mike's Americahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01262938295909490454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-8980275889453167832013-04-19T04:15:01.744-05:002013-04-19T04:15:01.744-05:00Leticia,
You, too?
The misery here continues. Ho...Leticia,<br />You, too?<br /><br />The misery here continues. However, Sinus Rinse arrived yesterday from Amazon -- store shelves are empty of cold and allergy OTC's. I've used the rinse once and have gotten some relief.Always On Watchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08192688822955022541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-74591989138170387672013-04-18T17:06:18.954-05:002013-04-18T17:06:18.954-05:00Oh gosh, AOW, you are NOT alone. I was actually te...Oh gosh, AOW, you are NOT alone. I was actually telling my friends to "shoot me, shoot me now!"<br /><br />I had never been so miserable. I was Zyrtec, Flonase, Sudafed and Motrin for the pain it was causing in my jaws.<br /><br />I am finally getting over it. It is miserable as hell.<br /><br />My prayers are with you!! I hope you are getting better.Trekkie4Everhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03226981394122557804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-87947032491422863882013-04-17T17:41:37.414-05:002013-04-17T17:41:37.414-05:00Today I have felt marginally better (fewer sneezin...Today I have felt marginally better (fewer sneezing fits), but I'm still not fit company.<br /><br />On the advice of a fellow blogger, I have ordered Sinus Rinse from Amazon, and the rinse should arrive on Friday. The stores have almost nothing on the allergy-sinus shelves.<br /><br />Meanwhile, I trying to tough out this siege.<br /><br />Always On Watchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08192688822955022541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-60014895958540054472013-04-17T14:29:11.356-05:002013-04-17T14:29:11.356-05:00fyi - Public order in Venezuela is breaking down.....fyi - Public order in Venezuela is breaking down...Speedy Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01640242783952822072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-75695084855208650122013-04-16T23:07:33.453-05:002013-04-16T23:07:33.453-05:00My allergies hit so hard yesterday that I had to j...My allergies hit so hard yesterday that I had to just take benadryl and go to bed. Feel better, AOW!Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02531079334473031464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-9042509102483551752013-04-16T19:43:45.480-05:002013-04-16T19:43:45.480-05:00Get well soon! Lord, please help.Get well soon! Lord, please help.Ed Bonderenkahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03724552853113809036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-90449139380194124572013-04-16T16:16:55.163-05:002013-04-16T16:16:55.163-05:00Have you tried Allegra? Wal-Mart has their store ...Have you tried Allegra? Wal-Mart has their store version which is cheaper, and is exactly the same ingredient. Seems to work for me with no side affects.<br /><br />Debbie<br />Right Truth<br />http://www.righttruth.typepad.comRight Truthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18274108313586611205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-69520612997970619432013-04-16T14:38:00.007-05:002013-04-16T14:38:00.007-05:00I feel your pain. I have allergies, but since my h...I feel your pain. I have allergies, but since my hospitalization, any sneeze or cough is looked upon as a relapse. I know they mean well, but that gets annoying after a while. <br /><br />Just be glad you don't live in Florida or it would be worse :-)<br /><br />Hope you feel better soon. cubehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13788126579896276199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-9903835374845736172013-04-16T10:59:10.529-05:002013-04-16T10:59:10.529-05:00AOW,
In case you haven't tried it NASONEX wor...AOW,<br /><br />In case you haven't tried it NASONEX works good for me. I'm allergic all sorts of airborne stuff.JonBerghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01718776762194333398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-8984886119866497382013-04-16T10:33:16.200-05:002013-04-16T10:33:16.200-05:00Very high allergy levels here in sunny Southern Ca...Very high allergy levels here in sunny Southern California too. Everyone's complaining, we're having an early spring and the trees have all bloomed already, while lots of other stuff is just getting on a good roll. I'm congested, was thinking to myself this morning how unhappy my lungs are. Violent sneezing, too. <br /><br />Ahh, Spring.Black Sheephttp://www.newsbleat.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-76092248241853253772013-04-16T07:35:21.055-05:002013-04-16T07:35:21.055-05:00Someone calling itself "Hedda Hayer" lef...Someone calling itself "Hedda Hayer" left this link at my blog:<br /><br /><br />http://www.mediaite.com/online/the-10-absolute-worst-media-reactions-to-the-boston-marathon-bombings/#0<br /><br />I checked it out, and it's an interesting compilation of 10 opinions an obviously leftist site considers outrageous and disgusting responses to the new Boston Massacre. Most I agree with.<br /><br />Take a look, and see what you think.FreeThinkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16682678301019952436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-2677348259195256022013-04-16T07:30:33.994-05:002013-04-16T07:30:33.994-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.FreeThinkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16682678301019952436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-44586047907711930472013-04-16T07:26:32.425-05:002013-04-16T07:26:32.425-05:00Duck,
This allergy misery has been ongoing for ove...Duck,<br />This allergy misery has been ongoing for over a week now. No worse, but no better either.<br /><br />Maybe I'll switch medications. I'd have switched off from Claritin on my last trip to the pharmacy except that all the other OTC meds were already gone.Always On Watchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08192688822955022541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-61995699520980444632013-04-16T07:24:38.094-05:002013-04-16T07:24:38.094-05:00The jihad forums, thus far, are quiet; that is, no...The jihad forums, thus far, are quiet; that is, nobody there is claiming credit for the attack yesterday.Always On Watchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08192688822955022541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-29222093478589525462013-04-16T07:18:31.600-05:002013-04-16T07:18:31.600-05:00FT, Revere is one town over from me.
Tough town a...FT, Revere is one town over from me.<br /><br />Tough town and pretty diverse. If its the building I think on Shore Drive it's a modestly upscale address.<br /><br />The police did pull a lot of stuff from the apartment. No statements yet.Ducky's herehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14608115001116619877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-43455069117539325422013-04-16T07:14:24.304-05:002013-04-16T07:14:24.304-05:00Hang in there, AOW.
I rarely have allergy attacks...Hang in there, AOW.<br /><br />I rarely have allergy attacks but I do remember two years ago when the tree pollen was so bad I was miserable for two or three days.<br /><br />It passes.Ducky's herehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14608115001116619877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-12106389528161197472013-04-16T07:13:49.613-05:002013-04-16T07:13:49.613-05:00I checked the links, AOW, CBS failed to identify W...I checked the links, AOW, CBS failed to identify WHO was being investigated -- of course -- and the list of names living in that apartment building certainly shows a broad spectrum of ethnicities.<br /><br />Perhaps Ducky or Shaw my stop by and tell us if Revere has developed any special reputation for harboring radical seditionists of any stripe? I certainly have no idea.<br /><br />Interesting -- and possibly a good sign -- that "no one has claimed responsibility" as yet. That would at least indicate this dastardly deed was NOT politically motivated.<br /><br />Cold comfort, I know.FreeThinkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16682678301019952436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-10894511865328356462013-04-16T07:08:04.385-05:002013-04-16T07:08:04.385-05:00I am so grateful that -- so far -- no one from any...I am so grateful that -- so far -- no one from <i>any</i> of numerous factions has attempted to gain political leverage from this horrific event.<br /><br />I take that as a healthy sign. <br /><br />We seem united in grief for the victims, which is far better than being polarized in pursuit of some perceived "enemy" to blame.<br /><br />If there could be anything good to come from this dreadful thing, that just might be it.<br /><br />If nothing else, at least it has acted as a wake-up call to renewed awareness of our common humanity.<br />FreeThinkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16682678301019952436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-10337743091886126062013-04-16T06:21:36.129-05:002013-04-16T06:21:36.129-05:00Revere apartment searched, and several bags carrie...<a href="http://boston.cbslocal.com/2013/04/16/boston-marathon-explosions-revere-apartment-searched/" rel="nofollow">Revere apartment searched, and several bags carried out</a>.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.addresses.com/addr/364+ocean+ave/revere+ma/p1" rel="nofollow">List of people living at that address</a>.Always On Watchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08192688822955022541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-22225009126770117162013-04-16T06:21:10.977-05:002013-04-16T06:21:10.977-05:00May God grant me the serenity
To accept the things...<b>May God grant me the serenity<br />To accept the things i cannot change<br />The power to change what I can --<br /><i>And the wisdom to know the difference</i>.</b><br /><br />Serenity -- i.e. ACCEPTANCE -- eases suffering, and must, perforce, be good for our hearts.FreeThinkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16682678301019952436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-76381202128471207752013-04-16T05:19:15.629-05:002013-04-16T05:19:15.629-05:00Nutjob: "Former Dem Congresswoman Cynthia McK...<a href="http://weaselzippers.us/2013/04/15/former-dem-congresswoman-cynthia-mckinney-says-government-carried-out-boston-terror-attack/" rel="nofollow">Nutjob</a>: "Former Dem Congresswoman Cynthia McKinney Says Government Carried Out Boston Terror Attack."Always On Watchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08192688822955022541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-14970707367507713662013-04-16T05:15:35.041-05:002013-04-16T05:15:35.041-05:00Viburnum,
Usually, tree pollen doesn't bother ...Viburnum,<br />Usually, tree pollen doesn't bother me.<br /><br />Grass pollen is my nemesis, and I suspect that the grasses stared pollinating at the same time as the trees.Always On Watchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08192688822955022541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-68546824144842633862013-04-16T05:12:23.840-05:002013-04-16T05:12:23.840-05:00FT,
I'm not wishing for The liberty to die.
Y...FT,<br />I'm not wishing for <i>The liberty to die</i>.<br /><br />Yet.<br /><br />But all this sneezing can't be good for my ticker. Always On Watchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08192688822955022541noreply@blogger.com