I had three needles yesterday - I hope the wine won't leak out
By Judy Evans
@JudyEv (325594)
Rockingham, Australia
June 8, 2022 7:03pm CST
My husband and I both went to the doctor’s today to get our second covid booster. I also got a flu shot and a needle in the tummy to help offset the advancement of osteoporosis (hollow, brittle bones).
This is a new doctor to us but Vince feels very comfortable with him. He never rushes him, explains everything well and they share a love of music. The doctor sings in a men’s group, the Shantymen, and will be going to Tasmania shortly to perform at the ‘Wooden Boats’ festival that they have there.
He is a bit unconventional and may wear flowery trousers. He has ear-rings, a full and very long beard and yesterday was wearing socks with corgi dogs on them. He made fun of Vince’s red shoes once. Vince’s stock answer to anyone who comments on his red shoes, is that if red shoes are good enough for Frank (Pope Francis) they're good enough for him. He then pointed out that the doctor was wearing socks with bananas on them! I hope your doctor is as obliging as ours.
In the photo, Vince’s shoes are on the left.
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@changjiangzhibin89 (16531)
• China
9 Jun 22
Vince "advances with times",I have not worn red shoes.I have got booster shot too.
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@changjiangzhibin89 (16531)
• China
10 Jun 22
@JudyEv It has not been that much high here,however there are still some cases here or there.
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@JudyEv (325594)
• Rockingham, Australia
11 Jun 22
@changjiangzhibin89 That's good to know. People now just seem to accept that eventually everyone will get covid. Unfortunately, while most recover, not all do.
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@aninditasen (15732)
• Raurkela, India
10 Jun 22
My present doctor is not as jolly as yours but he is gentle and kind and a good doctor too.
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@aninditasen (15732)
• Raurkela, India
11 Jun 22
@JudyEv Yes, that's true when you are treated well.
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@ElusiveButterfly (45940)
• United States
6 Jul 22
Oh I would love a doctor like him! Most of our doctors are cut and dried.
There is in gastroenterologist that is a riot. Always wears a bow tie. My brother can always get a rise out of him and they always have a good laugh.
I have a pair of hot pink and a pair of purple sneakers. I get a lot of compliments on them. Why wear boring shoes when there are so many colors and patterns?
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@ElusiveButterfly (45940)
• United States
7 Jul 22
@JudyEv I’ll bet they were beautiful when they were new!
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@JudyEv (325594)
• Rockingham, Australia
7 Jul 22
@ElusiveButterfly I actually found them a bit too lary! I was quite pleased when the colours softened a little.
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@BarBaraPrz (45476)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
9 Jun 22
And to whom do the other shoes belong?
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@snowy22315 (169871)
• United States
9 Jun 22
Doc has a sense of humor I guess. As long as he does his work in a professional manner it's all good. Woohoo to Vince's red shoes. I have red boots.
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@wolfgirl569 (95042)
• Marion, Ohio
9 Jun 22
@JudyEv I see mine today for a check up.
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@mom210 (9036)
• United States
9 Jun 22
what an interesting doctor. I would take one in any form, earring, beard, crazy socks, as long as he listens and doesn't act like everybody is stupid. I get very irritated with some doctors. I have had more than my fair share of them, with my special needs son. Most of ours have the idea, if you do not listen to them, you are stupid, your questions are stupid. My tolerance for such, is pretty low now days.
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@JudyEv (325594)
• Rockingham, Australia
10 Jun 22
It can be hard to find a good one. The first one Vince went to when we moved to the city gave him 10 minutes then told him to make another appointment if he needed more time. Honestly, what sort of a doctor does that? To be fair, he is governed by the practice he belongs to and it probably has something to do with Medicare.
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@FayeHazel (40248)
• United States
10 Jun 22
Yay for you for getting booster #2. Both Momma and I have done that, too. I'm happy you found a Dr. you're comfortable with. He sounds like a fun person, too. I really like my current Dr. - she's very nice and tell Vince I love his shoes and fully approve
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@FayeHazel (40248)
• United States
13 Jun 22
@JudyEv LOL yup that's me pretty much :-)
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@JudyEv (325594)
• Rockingham, Australia
11 Jun 22
Mine blue and orange ones have faded but his have remained nice and bright.
@garymarsh6 (23393)
• United Kingdom
10 Jun 22
He sounds like a brilliant Doctor! I love his answer! I guess you could always claim fame to Judy Garland if yours were red too but your husbands answer tops the lot!
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@LindaOHio (155957)
• United States
9 Jun 22
We haven't gone for our second booster yet. From what I understand it's not that urgent. Your doctor sounds like quite a character! Have a great day.
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@LindaOHio (155957)
• United States
10 Jun 22
@JudyEv I guess that the second booster is recommended for us seniors; so I guess we will get it.
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@dgobucks226 (34343)
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12 Jun 22
When I got my first booster shot, I also got a flu shot. Two for the price of one! Fortunately, I have insurance which covered them. With two painful arms I did find it tough to find a comfortable sleeping position, ouch. lol.
Red shoes hey, Dorothy of Oz would love a pair
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@misunderstood_zombie (8142)
• United States
6 Jul 22
I love red tennis shoes, good for him.
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@JudyEv (325594)
• Rockingham, Australia
6 Jul 22
He has a red jumper too and it looks good with his red shoes.