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Where is everyone going?

ninjawife — Sat, 25 Apr 2020 17:30:33 GMT

I went out in my car today for the first time since April 1st. I couldn't believe how many cars were on the road. There was a line for Starbucks drive through that was serveral blocks long. Where the heck are all these people going?! Stay home for goodness sake!

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deepwaterdotter — Sat, 25 Apr 2020 17:32:20 GMT

If there is a dog in the vehicle, perhaps a dog park?

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kitcat51 — Sat, 25 Apr 2020 17:33:15 GMT

What? They're out doing what they need to do...just like you were.

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Imaoldhippie — Sat, 25 Apr 2020 17:34:06 GMT

People have to go buy groceries, go the the pharmacies, doctors appt, hospital, carry outs are open as drive thru's, some people just go for a ride to get out of the house.

People need to do something to keep their sanity. If you are in your car you are not threat to anyone.

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SharkE — Sat, 25 Apr 2020 17:35:00 GMT

unless your drunk

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CelticCrafter — Sat, 25 Apr 2020 17:35:46 GMT

Why were you out.....

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ninjawife — Sat, 25 Apr 2020 17:36:09 GMT

@kitcat51 wrote:
What? They're out doing what they need to do...just like you were.

I don't consider going to Starbucks a need.

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queendiva — Sat, 25 Apr 2020 17:36:50 GMT

I had to go to Costco for the first time in months earlier this week to pick up my meds.

While the store was not crowded at all, the highway certainly was at mid afternoon.

Not as bad @5pm on my return. It was one of the few nice days. For sure everyone has cabin fever big time by now, especially since the weather is getting nicer in many places.

Slightly warmer here; I would not call it "nice", though

If I did not live alone I wold likely have to get in my car and drive around occasionally just to have some solitude.

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Annabellethecat66 — Sat, 25 Apr 2020 17:37:16 GMT

@ninjawife OMG! That's exactly what I've been saying and just posted somewhere else here.

It's like that here in Northern Va. My daughter lives in Fairfax county and when I went to the Drs up that way there was no one on the road.

However as I got closer to where I live it was almost like rush hour traffic.

Many of the stores are closed around here, same for restaurants. Home Depot and Walmart are open like everywhere else, otherwise, I wonder where these people are going.

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ninjawife — Sat, 25 Apr 2020 17:38:48 GMT

@CelticCrafter wrote:
Why were you out.....

To pick up a RX. My point was that so many people were out and about that they can't all be going somewhere essential. Like I said Starbucks line was blocks long, that isn't esstential.

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proudlyfromNJ — Sat, 25 Apr 2020 17:42:10 GMT

We are encouraged to go out. Walk, bikes, car. We try and go for a car ride every day. We drive around town, down the main street where there were plenty of cars and people out and about. The restaurants and bars in town are open for take out and all the lawn services are mowing. I haven't seen any groups congregating. Beautiful Saturday here. This is in NY.

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kittykatkay — Sat, 25 Apr 2020 17:40:30 GMT

@ninjawife wrote:
@kitcat51 wrote:
What? They're out doing what they need to do...just like you were.
I don't consider going to Starbucks a need.

@ninjawife...I am sure you mean well, but we have to all do what we think is best for us as well as take safety precauions. I go to the grocery store about every 2 weeks and also go and visit my family. I choose to be careful and wear a mask and stay 6 feet away and do the best I can as well as my family are doing. I choose not to hide, I choose to be sensible and live life.

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mom2four0418 — Sat, 25 Apr 2020 17:42:12 GMT

@ninjawife wrote:
@CelticCrafter wrote:
Why were you out.....
To pick up a RX. My point was that so many people were out and about that they can't all be going somewhere essential. Like I said Starbucks line was blocks long, that isn't esstential.

If a business is open, people are allowed to be there.

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gidgetgh — Sat, 25 Apr 2020 17:42:53 GMT

I had a big morning, LOL.

I mailed a bill at the post office one mile from our house. Then I stopped at the grocery store. I didn't go in, but put our plastic bags in the bin they have out front for recycling bags. The parking lot was packed. Then, if all that weren't excitement enough, I stopped at the gas station at the top of our street and bought the Mega Millions and Powerball tickets for a lottery pool I've been in for years. We buy them for the maximum amount of time. These will take us till the end of July.

And then home. Whew. I'm exhausted.

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Imaoldhippie — Sat, 25 Apr 2020 17:43:52 GMT

@ninjawife ........It could be essential to our mental health. Just something to do besides look at the same 4 walls.

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Imaoldhippie — Sat, 25 Apr 2020 17:45:30 GMT

@SharkE ......we are speaking of the covid19 stay at home, not alcohol, thats different all together.

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sunshine 919 — Sat, 25 Apr 2020 17:51:26 GMT

@ninjawife wrote:
@kitcat51 wrote:
What? They're out doing what they need to do...just like you were.
I don't consider going to Starbucks a need.

It's drive thru so people are in their car. They probably just went out for a treat.

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teganslaw — Sat, 25 Apr 2020 17:48:23 GMT

I don't see the problem. People were in their cars, so there is no need to be judgmental. Sometimes people need to get out, and it's encouraged.

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sunshine 919 — Sat, 25 Apr 2020 17:50:03 GMT

@gidgetgh wrote:
I had a big morning, LOL.

I mailed a bill at the post office one mile from our house. Then I stopped at the grocery store. I didn't go in, but put our plastic bags in the bin they have out front for recycling bags. The parking lot was packed. Then, if all that weren't excitement enough, I stopped at the gas station at the top of our street and bought the Mega Millions and Powerball tickets for a lottery pool I've been in for years. We buy them for the maximum amount of time. These will take us till the end of July.

And then home. Whew. I'm exhausted.

Glad you had an exciting morning. Lol Have a great Saturday

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spursfan2 — Sat, 25 Apr 2020 17:50:07 GMT

I am going to Home Depot today. A massive leak, that apparently has been going on for a very long time, was found under my kitchen sink. I had no idea at all. My kitchen sink is set in an island and now the entire island and flooring underneath has to be replaced. So off to Home Depot I go to pick out islands and linoleum. Getting a new dishwasher while I'm at it. Not looking forward such a major remodel. Remodeling is so disruptive.