Fly on the Dahlia

I went for my annual checkup on Monday and all is fine, but the doctor suggested I get the new shingles vaccine. They didn't have any, as there has been a shortage of it so he suggested that I check with my local pharmacy and get on a waiting list.  I had to stop by the pharmacy anyway and when I asked about the vaccine, it turned out that they had just received some and so I was able to get that and my flu shot.  I immediatley called my husband so that he could come and get his too.  

We weren't feeling so smug a few hours later when the side effects kicked in.  I had 36 hours of painful joints, fever and so ended up sleeping a lot.  His were not quite so bad, but both of us had arms we could not lift.  Tylenol and Ibuprofen gave some periods of relief and today we were back in action again.  Unfortunately, this vaccine requires two doses so we will have to do it again in three months or so.  

Feeling quite chipper this morning and in need of some camera therapy, I took a quick run up to the Agricultural Park, only to find that Wendy had the same idea.  Conditions were cloudy and still which was perfect for flowers and some macro photography. I have posted so many butterflies lately, I thought I'd go for something a little different. 

It's too bad I missed Tiny Tuesday... this would have been perfect.