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When to go to the Store

SeaMaiden — Mon, 16 Mar 2020 15:21:15 GMT

I have not left the house since last Tuesday. I think I will wait until wednesday or so before going out... give the stores time to restock as much as they can after the weekend. Just stay home...go for a nice dog walk... weather this week is going to be lovely with sun and 50 degree temps.

What are YOUR plans for this week?

Re: When to go to the Store

Witchy Woman — Mon, 16 Mar 2020 15:25:37 GMT

@SeaMaiden

I may go out for a few things on Wednesday.

I did stop in to my local Food Lion yesterday and it was busy with some empty shelves, but lots of fresh produce and other things.

Lots of personnel was busy stocking shelves. I thanked them and said how much I appreciated their hard work.

People were polite, but extra chatty, which makes me feel we were all a little nervous.

I stick with smaller stores rather than places like Costco. Big crowds (on any NORMAL day), make me nervous.

Re: When to go to the Store

Vivian — Mon, 16 Mar 2020 15:27:05 GMT

Today I went to the drive through at the bank and went to the liquor store for some sustenance. My husband and I have stayed home for ten days. I had my groceries delivered over the weekend. The people at my vet said they'd come to our car to remove my dog's sutures after a minor procedure of a couple of weeks ago. Our health club is closed but I stopped going there two weeks ago anyway. I just wish those who are not taking coronavirus seriously would get real.

Re: When to go to the Store

Kachina624 — Mon, 16 Mar 2020 15:28:10 GMT

I don't plan to go to a store until this is over. Seniors have been advised to stay home. @SeaMaiden You're so careful bringing in the newspaper but you'd actually go to a germ-pit store? I'm doing delivery or grocery pick up only.

Re: When to go to the Store

SeaMaiden — Mon, 16 Mar 2020 15:29:25 GMT

@Witchy Woman Yes... Costco will be my last stop on the shopping list.. I need to go about once a month to stock up on a few things... maybe I will go in a couple of weeks.

Who know what will transpire between now and then? We may have a total lock down where we can not leave our neighborhoods and have marshal law. It is a possiblity.

Re: When to go to the Store

SeaMaiden — Mon, 16 Mar 2020 15:30:25 GMT

@Kachina624 wrote:
I don't plan to go to a store until this is over. Seniors have been advised to stay home. @SeaMaiden You're so careful bringing in the newspaper but you'd actually go to a germ-pit store? I'm doing delivery or grocery pick up only.

@Kachina624 Yes, I would risk it to do my own shopping. Sounds stupid huh?

Re: When to go to the Store

granddi — Mon, 16 Mar 2020 15:32:51 GMT

@Kachina624 wrote:
I don't plan to go to a store until this is over. Seniors have been advised to stay home. @SeaMaiden You're so careful bringing in the newspaper but you'd actually go to a germ-pit store? I'm doing delivery or grocery pick up only.

We have ample supplies and are staying in for now.

We do try to go for walks outdoors and short drives.

Stay away from all stores unless you just absolutely cannot do without the items.

Re: When to go to the Store

gidgetgh — Mon, 16 Mar 2020 16:38:32 GMT

I will be honest. I have absolutely nothing to back this up, other than Dr. Fauci saying that more restrictions may be coming, but I have a feeling that things are going to tighten up more.....and soon. And if they do I think there will be a rush at the stores....maybe.

I personally would go today. I went yesterday after lunch and bought several items.

Re: When to go to the Store

PINKdogWOOD — Mon, 16 Mar 2020 15:35:33 GMT

Our stores have cut back hours so they can clean & restock. I went out quickly Thurs evening but was not clever on the time as it was when workers left their sites for the eve and it was panic city in 2 of 3 stores I was in. BAD CHOICE

Went out early Friday morning not too bad but more than I've seen at 830A. Haven't been out since and won't need to maybe not until the weekend.

Re: When to go to the Store

Witchy Woman — Mon, 16 Mar 2020 15:40:19 GMT

@SeaMaiden

I don't think it's stupid, for this reason. It's the ONLY place I'm going to visit.

Yesterday, I spoke with one of the shoppers that do the "pick up" orders, and she was near tears. They are doing so many more orders and she seemd pushed to the limit.

My heart broke for her.

Right now, I am able to do my own shopping, but there are many who cannot. Is it risky? Possibly. But I only have to think of this poor woman who told me that she was near the breaking point and HAD to work.

Re: When to go to the Store

deepwaterdotter — Mon, 16 Mar 2020 15:40:15 GMT

Husband went to the grocery when it opened this morning. Bread shelves were empty, along with all the other common items being hoarded now. Busier than normal for this time of morning (we always go early to avoid crowds).

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chlema — Mon, 16 Mar 2020 15:41:05 GMT

I've been home for the past 2 weeks. My daughter did grocery shopping for me so I can stay inside. I do think people are taking this seriously, finally. The governer of N. Y. was just on CNN and said the predictions are 40 to 60% of the population would most likely get the virus. That is scary.

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CherryHugs — Mon, 16 Mar 2020 15:57:01 GMT

I went to the store on Friday and not since. I need to go later this week and hope they are restocked. Some warmer Spring weather this week so I will get outside. Been doing alot of chores inside lately!

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ALRATIBA — Mon, 16 Mar 2020 16:09:31 GMT

My plans have changed ....

Over the weekend - two meetings this week were cancelled.

This morning - my physical therapy was cancelled this week.

The grocery store is just down the street, the deli is around the corner, and Walgreens is around the other corner. My package service is around the corner from Walgreens. Church is two blocks away.

I have to stop by Church tomorrow morning to pick up some papers to be typed up and distributed via email.

I'll probably stop at the grocery store on the way home - just some perishables (fruit, salad, milk - and I used the last of my CoffeeMate Italian Sweet Cream this morning).

I have plenty of staples on hand. I made a big batch of sausage and penne yesterday(delcious!) - for a couple of days' dinner. I made an extra batch of "breakfast potatoes" this morning - so I'm good for tomorrow's breakfast.

If I need something quickly (or I forgot - milk / bread / etc.) .... I can just "run" around the corner to the Deli. I was in Walgreens on Saturday and they were re-stocking all the shelves. I don't think I need anything from there. I'm the only one living here and I have plenty of "paper goods."

I'm expecting some packages from Amazon ... when they come in I'll go pick them up. Nothing important coming ... just some miscellaneous stuff. The "good stuff" I ordered arrived Saturday.

Otherwise - I have two rather involved Church-related projects that need to be done this week. All my cancellations have freed up time so I have more than enough time to finsh my projects.

As you can tell .... I live a really exciting life here in NYC!

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RetRN — Mon, 16 Mar 2020 16:22:49 GMT

I had to go to the clinic this morning for a necessary blood draw, they had sanitizer all over--at the entrance, on all tables, and next to the coffee maker.

The staff were all wonderful.

Then I went to the bank (used drive thru of course) because I wanted to have available cash.

Then I got gas (wore gloves).

Will now stay in until it is safe to venture out.

Re: When to go to the Store

Kachina624 — Mon, 16 Mar 2020 16:28:13 GMT

@SeaMaiden wrote:
@Kachina624 wrote:
I don't plan to go to a store until this is over. Seniors have been advised to stay home. @SeaMaiden You're so careful bringing in the newspaper but you'd actually go to a germ-pit store? I'm doing delivery or grocery pick up only.
@Kachina624 Yes, I would risk it to do my own shopping. Sounds stupid huh?

@SeaMaiden I would 100% agree with you. It's very ill-advised when you have alternatives.

Re: When to go to the Store

Kachina624 — Mon, 16 Mar 2020 16:33:45 GMT

@Witchy Woman You're going to risk your life because one grocery store worker is temporarily over-wirked and stressed? Does that seem wise to you? You may only be going to one place but it only takes one to expose you to the virus.

Re: When to go to the Store

Kachina624 — Mon, 16 Mar 2020 16:38:47 GMT

@ALRATIBA After reading your schedule, I concur with those who say, "Some people just don't get it".

Re: When to go to the Store

CrazyDaisy — Mon, 16 Mar 2020 16:44:20 GMT

@Kachina624 wrote:
@ALRATIBA After reading your schedule, I concur with those who say, "Some people just don't get it".

That was rude, people have a life, people need to stay busy. There is no need to sit staring at a wall (or even worse the TV) as long as precautions are taken.

Re: When to go to the Store

rockygems123 — Mon, 16 Mar 2020 16:51:17 GMT

@CrazyDaisy I respectfully disagree, keeping busy today with a schedule with many exposures can spread the virus.