I gave him a tip even if he was a grumpy gus.
I consulted my print out. No eggs, no hamburger, no bread, no english muffins, no co jack cheese, no chicken thighs.
My other baby brother said that the meat store on Main Street was doing curbside ordering and delivery. I drove over and sure enough a young man took my order for hamburger and brought it out to me. While I was waiting an elderly man wanted to talk so I listened...I think he was hard of hearing as he kept walking closer and closer to me...he apparently had not heard of the six foot rule.
We can live without the chicken thighs and I still have bread in the freezer...and flour to bake some should the shortage persist.
We stopped at the grocery store in our tiny town ( population 323 I think that is counting summer residents ) and bought some eggs. They seemed to have plenty of groceries on their shelves.
Once at home I unpacked everything and used disinfectant Lysol wipes on everything I could. Fruit was washed even the bananas...I usually wash all fruit but not the bananas.
So we can eat another week possibly two.
Main Street was almost deserted...If you have to shop downtown you will find a parking spot.
Far Guy reports at the Clinic a person greets you at the door and asks "Where are you going?" Infusion Center "Do you have an appointment there?" Yes. "Have you been out of the country." No "Do you have a temperature?" No, I don't I took it this morning to make sure. Then he was cleared to go into the building.
I picked up groceries, went by the drive through at the bank and then I waited at the clinic parking lot for Far Guy's call. I noticed several people exit the building wearing face masks.
Far Guy used hand sanitizer in the car...and threw his clothing in the washer when we got home.
So much for our day ( 1 1/2 hours) out.
This is day 11 of self isolation for us. We are doing ok...we wish the sun would shine.
Last evening we got word that The University of Minnesota has shut down the Lung Transplant program until it is safe to do transplants again...no idea when or if.
Sunflower field near Wadena Minnesota a few years ago.
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We are going through the same here. It's exhausting having to wash everything and gear up just to get the mail. I am glad we live in a pretty isolated place so I don't have to fend off neighbors and such. And what is with men not getting that 6 foot thing? I had to go outside and yell and The Mister and a guy who came to pick up some wood yesterday. They kept getting closer and closer as I watched out the window. The Mister wasn't happy but I'm not taking any chances. I am sorry now I sent him to the store. I bet he was up in everyone's faces when I wasn't there to supervise. Jeesh.
Going through the same thing here. Sure is a bummer. I am actually going to brave going inside the grocery store today as I really don't trust someone to pick out my things. I will be wearing gloves while I shop and avoid all people. Sorry to hear the transplant program has been shut down for now. Not good news. Just stay healthy and I pray this virus goes away soon.
I, too, am praying that the two of you stay virus free. I know how devastating it would be to you. All of this is exhausting...just the worry is exhausting. I bought flour too, just to make sure I can make bread if going out for it is no longer an option. I figure I can make soup and bread and we'll be OK. (Do you know the children's story, Stone Soup? It was a book we read when we were little over and over. It's about a visitor to a village who had nothing and no one would share, so in the village square he started a fire and put a pot on it with water, and said he was making stone soup, but it would be oh so much better if he had a carrot...and someone donated a carrot...and the story went on as people donated more and more until the whole village had wonderful soup.)
I hope the sun will come out. Our small community has done some amazing things. McDonalds will provide meals free to children during certain hours at the drive up window.
Brigades of bicyclists will deliver groceries to those in town -- organized by our bicycle shop in town.
People have ordered and gone shopping for our local doctors and have donated extra scrubs that are in stores.
We are such a poor area, yet everyone is trying their best to help others out without breaking the 6 ft distance.
I hadn't thought about them putting the transplant surgeries on hold - that really saddens me. Far Guy - hang in there - we are rooting for you.
Sorry to hear about the transplants but I guess they are only trying to keep people safe. I hope your sun comes out soon - it certainly makes things more bearable when you can get outside, even if it is just to sit in the sunshine for a while. Take care, Mxx
WY Governor shut down all public places for two weeks - curbside and drive up delivery only. Grocery stores and pharmacies are open with special hours for high risk individuals. I’ve been home since Sunday and doing well. WYDOT is working extra hard to make sure the Interstate stays open for transport of COVID-19 supplies - coast to coast.
I'm sorry to hear they shut down the transplant program but I'm sure they are being safe and I hope this won't last long. It's become a real job just to buy food these days. We got groceries yesterday and so many shelves were empty. We could not get many items on our list including milk. Our stores are now opening early just for all of us old folks.
I'm so sorry to hear that the program has been closed to, that is not the news you would want to hear.
I haven't yet used on-line shopping but suspect I will sooner rather than later. In fact it may become my new normal.
Stay well!
I'm not surprised to hear the transplant program is shut down. They probably can't feel confident about keeping the patient safe and healthy while trying to heal. I'm so sorry however. I went to our closest grocery store yesterday morning at 8:00 am thinking it would have been restocked overnight. Still lots of things not available, but we'll be OK for now. The sun is shining bright on yesterday's new snow - and that sunshine makes it easier to be optimistic today.
I don't understand about the stores still being empty when we keep being told there are plenty of groceries. Are people still buying so much? I was thinking last night that the longer the shelves are bare, the more people will panic buy when items do appear. I had not thought of wiping groceries down until I read about you and Debbie cleaning them all. Uh-oh. Well it's too late now, they've been in the house 72 hours anyway. Hopefully the germs are gone by now and I'll do better next time.
I'm sorry to hear about the transplant program but I guess it's not a huge surprise. We live in perilous times. I'll be praying for you two.
Blessings,
Betsy
I know it goes without saying ,but, Take care.
Isolation isn't new here, I am not much for going out and visiting.We stocked up on essentials before all heck broke loose. Freezer is full. Trying new and interesting mixes of meals.
Glad you are doing your best to stay safe. Supplies are in short supply here, but I'm surprised at the produce being that way too. Thankfully we have greens in the garden and more to come soon, so will be okay. Eggs too of course, and we don't drink milk or eat bread so no worries there. Pretty good supply of meat in the freezer, and I have a friend that sells meat from her own cattle, so she is the back up plan.
I have also started wiping down all the food stuff that comes into the house ( including bananas). We're learning new ways and will probably keep on after the threat of Covid-19 is over.
I'm sorry that the transplant program is on hold, but not surprised. Keep well, both of you.
Sorry to hear about the transplant program but am not surprised, I guess. It might be more risky to have the surgery right now with the virus on the rise. Good grief! You have enough to worry about. What next, eh? At least you've got groceries. You're smart to wipe and clean things off, too! Leah and I are quarantining mail and packages for a few days, too. I have trouble remembering, but I'm getting better. For once it really pays to be a germaphobe--they have the advantage. ;)
We are shut down here also. San Miguel County, 2 hours from us, is completely shut off from people....no one can go in or come out. Here are some links https://coloradosun.com/2020/03/20/telluride-san-miguel-county-coronavirus-covid19-testing/
https://www.denverpost.com/2020/03/18/san-miguel-county-blood-draw-test-coronavirus/
https://www.telluridenews.com/news/article_5074ca18-68ae-11ea-be05-07d747e746d4.html
So far our small county is free of the virus. Only time will tell, if we stay that way.
I am glad you had enough stores in your area to shop at while remaining in your car. You are making the most out of quarantine, as we all do.
It’s pretty much the same here. I’m glad you were mostly able to find what you needed. It’s so stressing though, and people don’t respect the 6 foot of distance rule at all. One nice thing in our small town, as of this afternoon the Sheriffs Dept. will pick up and deliver your prescriptions if you are over 65.
Good for you braving society! I'll have to go someday. But I'll order from Walmart and pick up although I haven't done it before so we shall see. I mail letters at the box in town and my pharmacy has a drive up so I think I'm good.
As for self-isolation...I've been doing that for years! LOL! My only outing was the grocery store and pharmacy and every 6 months for a checkup. They wanted me to make an eye doctor appointment but I said no.....not now. I wanted to take Grace to be groomed/haircut but we'll pass on that too. I am so used to being alone that it doesn't bother me at all. Maybe because I was an only child. STay healthy!
How disappointing that the transplant program was shut down, but it surely makes sense. This disease would be deadly for transplant patients. Stay isolated and stay safe!
Yes the regular routine is nothing like a routine. I am going to have to find a store that has tp eventually. I am not worried. I probably could go to any house in our neighborhood that have stockpiled them for WW 3.
Oh no, they've shut down the lung transplant program for the time being? Seems like everything everywhere is being cancelled. Praying for far guy, that he can stay well until his chance at a transplant comes along. Sounds like you had a pretty interesting day out shopping. We're going to try the smaller stores and see how that goes, next time we shop. Take good care of each other. Stay well!
Now even more worries for you. :-(
Staying virus free is hard work.
Saddly I am not surprised they have suspended transplants for a while, how long is anyones guess. Food shortages are everywhere it seems
We have never known a time like this. Reports from Italy are dreadful. Getting groceries can be dangerous. Keep safe. Keep healthy. We have to stay home.
Though stock isn't always great, I've noticed some stuff is a little easier to get hold of from the local shops. Still lots of out of stock items and empty shelves around though. I'm glad you found supplies of one kind or another, so will be fine for a couple of weeks. Hope you don't need to go out again for a while.
I'm sorry about the lung transplant news. I hope Far Guy can stay well until this is over, and won't have to wait long after that for a transplant.
It's the same here, shelves are almost empty for many products but I will have to go to the local supermarket for some supplies soon, although I have a reasonable supply in my pantry, but when eating at home for all meals my supply is going down a bit faster. I hope you can stay well and at home as this might go on for quite a few more months.
Lots of foodstuffs and toilet paper selling out as soon as they hit the shelves here too! Hoping you get some sunshine!
Sunshine does seem to make all this stuff a bit more bearable, I've noticed. We had a break in the clouds both yesterday and today. Although I'm grateful for the rain, it did perk things up to see some sunshine and blue skies. Hope that spring weather heads your way soon, Far Side!
I am also sad to hear the transplant program is on hold. I had not thought about washing down the bananas like that, but it makes sense. I don't pray about much, but these days I've started more of it, hoping too for us to make it through.
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