Hi Moose,
I think we both let the emotions of the moment get to us. I pondered
for two days about using a mask and gloves, and sat in the car and
watched the arriving and departing customers to see how they were
handling the situation. Nary a mask or gloves in sight. This Food Lion
store has wide aisles and they have cleared a lot of the aisle "standing
displays", so they made it possible to keep the 6-ft spacing most of the
time. On my previous visit, I had seen the staff disinfecting the
shelves before restocking, so I knew they were doing what they could to
protect us. So, I made my choice and spent $130 to get provisions for
another couple of weeks.
I've had offers from kids and grandkids to pick up stuff for me, and
even let my grandson's wife pick up a couple of items on her trip to
Walmart, but I just don't feel it is appropriate to put younger family
members at risk just to protect an old codger who has lived his life.
I thought about the situation, and concluded that, here in the "Bible
Belt", 10:00 on Sunday morning would be the least-busy time of the week
to hit the grocery store. I way correct.
Be safe out there!!
On 3/29/20 11:00 PM, Moose wrote:
On 3/29/2020 1:58 PM, Jim Nichols wrote:
Moose, we are in a more secluded setting than the Bay Area. I'm not
suicidal, but, as you are aware, I am turning 90 in a week, and went
into this period of adversity having just faced a round of surgery
with skin cancer, and having chosen not to take the treatment any
further. At this stage, I will choose my battles, and will keep in
mind the quality of life I will face in my remaining time. That
said, it appeared that the shoppers I encountered this morning were
aware of the danger and were adhering to spacial guidelines. Most of
my purchases will sit in the cupboard or freezer for several days
before use.
You know, sometimes something I write doesn't sound the same later. I
was not criticizing your choices with the sharp voice I now "hear".
Your description just set me thinking about the general choices I see
around me and hear about. But it came out "sounding" different.
We know it's a risk here. Yet less than half those shopping when we
did last Thursday were wearing gloves, and maybe a quarter wearing
masks. Which of those not with a mask was infected, throwing off
virus, but not yet symptomatic? How possible is it to really remain 6'
apart in supermarket aisles?
Might I question your choices? Sure, but not from the perspective of a
critic, from the perspective of one of those on photo lists who love
you and hope you will stay around, brightening up our lives with your
photos, and your life.
Moose
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Jim Nichols
Tullahoma, TN USA
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