if the americans decide i need to get vaccinated to cross the border - despite statements by the white house that they wouldn't do that - is that an incentive to get vaccinated?

the answer right now is "not really". it's more along the lines of a disincentive to enter the united states.

i'm searching through listings right now, and while big venues may be filling up with corporate musicians, it may be a while before the kind of music i like starts back up again.

i mean, i'm not going to go see a concert in a hockey arena - i'm not interested in that. i like small scale venues, with obscure and independent artists. this appears to be a ways away from reopening.

we'll have to see. if something comes up and i can't miss it i'll have to make a decision: is it worth getting vaccinated for, or should i take the train to toronto instead?

chances are that i'll have plenty of time to make that decision.

but, for right now, i don't see any sort of incentive at all - i don't see anything worth crossing for. so, i'm going to continue to wait it out.