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I put my big girl pants on

goldensrbest — Wed, 15 Apr 2020 18:50:17 GMT

And went to the grocery store!! It was a pleasant experience, not many people there.

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tends2dogs — Wed, 15 Apr 2020 18:54:01 GMT

Good girl, @goldensrbest ......

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goldensrbest — Wed, 15 Apr 2020 18:55:31 GMT

I found people to be nice, i did go the wrong way twice, the arrows!!

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I am still oxox — Wed, 15 Apr 2020 18:56:32 GMT

My 60 ish brother has been going to Target for Senior Hours for the past two weeks and he said they are fully stocked with paper goods, produce and grocery items

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Shanus — Wed, 15 Apr 2020 19:01:13 GMT

@goldensrbest Felt good to get out even for just food shopping, right? Way to go! Keep those pants on!!!

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goldensrbest — Wed, 15 Apr 2020 19:07:42 GMT

@Shanus wrote:
@goldensrbest Felt good to get out even for just food shopping, right? Way to go! Keep those pants on!!!

Yes , it did feel good,got my goats milk, no boneles skinless chicken , but got every thing else.

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KatieB — Wed, 15 Apr 2020 19:25:51 GMT

@goldensrbest wrote:
And went to the grocery store!! It was a pleasant experience, not many people there.

I've been going to the grocery store once a week since before the first of the month (sometimes twice a week). I'm in and out pretty fast and I wear a face mask when I'm outside of my house...

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geezerette — Wed, 15 Apr 2020 19:13:37 GMT

@goldensrbest

Good for you!👏👍

I had to go last week and it was actually nicer than during 'normal' times because, as you say, there were hardly any people in the stores.

Of course, the downside was that many shelves were bare and items nonexistent. Other than that, it was enjoyable. If they could keep everything stocked, I wouldn't mind shopping like that all the time!

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drizzellla — Wed, 15 Apr 2020 19:15:57 GMT

We just got back from Costco. Not at all what I expected. I saw and read all the horror stories. So I was dreading the trip but our dog was down to only 2 hamburgers. So we had to go.

Was better that 80% of our shopping trips to Costco. Usually there are 2 maybe 3 registers open to check you out. But they had every other lane open. We have never seen so many registers open before, even at Christmas time. We only had to wait 6' behind 1 person. The store was not crowded at all. Saw just as many Instacart people shopping as regular shoppers. In fact they had a register just for Instacart orders.

And they had tons of toilet paper, paper towels, water and refills of Soft Soap. It was an absolute pleasure to shop there today.

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sandy53 — Wed, 15 Apr 2020 19:22:10 GMT

My DH went to both the grocery store and Walmart this morning. He said neither store was overly busy. He estimated that 90% of the people did not wear masks. And he commented that there were people going the wrong way in the one-way aisles. He was able to buy toilet paper at Walmart and got all the other items he was looking for.

My DS went to Target in his town this morning and was upset because a woman who was in front of him in line at the check out was very rude to the staff. They certainly don't need or deserve that treatment.

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cherry — Wed, 15 Apr 2020 19:38:25 GMT

A change of scenery, even for just grocery shopping can make a huge different, in the way you feel..I always feel safe when I shop. They only allow a few people into the store at a time..It is good to be able to have that tiny bit of freedom

We don't abuse it and we don't go out unless we have to, but it feels so good. I am glad you did it @goldensrbest ..I recommend a daily walk too ,if you are able

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Trinity11 — Wed, 15 Apr 2020 19:42:26 GMT

I envy you @goldensrbest . I have been in the house since January. I finally feel better but my cardiologist warned me to stay in since I live in the epi-center of this pandemic.

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danedylan — Wed, 15 Apr 2020 19:46:26 GMT

I'm laughing because when I went out to the post office to return makeup that I purchased from QVC that I didn't like--I found myself giving a smile to people like I usually do just to be friendly--not realizing that I had my MASK ON!--they would have never known that I was smiling @ them!--I have to remind myself not to smile wearing my mask--here in New Jersey we must wear a mask going into stores etc---have a great day--marynj

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qualitygal — Wed, 15 Apr 2020 20:01:30 GMT

@danedylan wrote:
I'm laughing because when I went out to the post office to return makeup that I purchased from QVC that I didn't like--I found myself giving a smile to people like I usually do just to be friendly--not realizing that I had my MASK ON!--they would have never known that I was smiling @ them!--I have to remind myself not to smile wearing my mask--here in New Jersey we must wear a mask going into stores etc---have a great day--marynj

Believe me, it's in the eyes. Keep smiling.

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geezerette — Wed, 15 Apr 2020 20:14:29 GMT

@danedylan wrote:
I'm laughing because when I went out to the post office to return makeup that I purchased from QVC that I didn't like--I found myself giving a smile to people like I usually do just to be friendly--not realizing that I had my MASK ON!--they would have never known that I was smiling @ them!--I have to remind myself not to smile wearing my mask--here in New Jersey we must wear a mask going into stores etc---have a great day--marynj

@danedylan

I actually was telling the employees as I passed them, "You can't tell, but I'm smiling behind this mask!" Most smiled back (without masks) and it helped to break the tension that some were feeling about having to enforce the new store rules.

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SeaMaiden — Wed, 15 Apr 2020 20:20:42 GMT

I am going to Fred Meyers tomorrow. First trip to the store for me in two weeks. I do not know what to expect... kind of frightens me some....

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willdob3 — Wed, 15 Apr 2020 23:05:03 GMT

It has been over a month since I was in a store and, I’m surprised to say this, but I dunno if I want to go grocery shopping in a store anymore.

I discovered I can do it online and it is a big time saver. Saves gas, too. I used to run to the store for this or that. This way, I do a better, more thorough job of shopping and do it less often.

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noodleann — Wed, 15 Apr 2020 23:17:27 GMT

My big girl panties are in the hamper.

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Shanus — Wed, 15 Apr 2020 23:48:09 GMT

@noodleann wrote:
My big girl panties are in the hamper.

@noodleann Big Girl thongs count? (TMI)

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suzyQ3 — Thu, 16 Apr 2020 00:13:31 GMT

I'm getting my leave-the-house fix from walking my dog in my neighborhood while making sure that I don't get close to people. I'm a habitual walker for exercise, and I think I'll be safe this way.

I will resume grocery shopping at some point, but not for a while. I'm happy as long as I can get delivery.