I am sure you know already, April 30th is not a magic date. Even after SIP/SAH is lifted, people around us can still be carrying the virus and get us sick. I know that I am still not going out on May 1st.
And I'm betting some areas/states will push the date out beyond April 30.
I used to love Costco, too. My favorite section is the baking section. But, yesterday, someone without a mask on coughed. I was an aisle away but he was in the baking section. I avoided it altogether. Almost everyone had a mask or scarf when we waited in the line to get in. But, my daughter tells me that in her San Francisco Costco, only she and her boyfriend had masks. Check out was definitely a social-distance procedure and the checker was behind plexiglass. Good for Costco.I went yesterday morning. I only have 13 more days to go until I can determine I made it home safely.
I went as close to opening for regular folks as I could, and it was less crowded than two weeks ago, although the crowds built during the hour+ I was in the store. No wait to get in as I was coming in, a little wait to get in as I was leaving. Only two people in front of me for the self-check-out lines, which they were diligent about wiping down between guests. Most everyone being good about social distancing in the aisles. Only about 50% of folks--including not many employees--were wearing masks. The guy behind me in line at the pharmacy coughed--without a mask--and I really hope I was truly six feet away from him.
Everything was well stocked. TP and paper towels for MILES. Much more back to regular inventory than what I had found there two weeks ago.
Costco was once one my happy places. It took me a while for my anxiety levels to normalize after getting back home.
I went yesterday morning. I only have 13 more days to go until I can determine I made it home safely.
I went as close to opening for regular folks as I could, and it was less crowded than two weeks ago, although the crowds built during the hour+ I was in the store. No wait to get in as I was coming in, a little wait to get in as I was leaving. Only two people in front of me for the self-check-out lines, which they were diligent about wiping down between guests. Most everyone being good about social distancing in the aisles. Only about 50% of folks--including not many employees--were wearing masks. The guy behind me in line at the pharmacy coughed--without a mask--and I really hope I was truly six feet away from him.
Everything was well stocked. TP and paper towels for MILES. Much more back to regular inventory than what I had found there two weeks ago.
Costco was once one my happy places. It took me a while for my anxiety levels to normalize after getting back home.
My mom is still insisting on doing a grocery store run about every 10-12 days or so, herself, during senior hours (she doesn't believe in outsourcing the risk, and I kind of respect her for that.) So maybe she will pick some up when she goes again.
Free coffee and internet too. Not sure the hot water + coffee + internet >= membership cost. The internet used to be worth it, but within the last year our neighborhood is able to get line-of-sight high speed internet for a "reasonable" fee(Not as fast and cost a bit more than hard wire high speed internet)So HE was that guy? At my local Y, it seemed every time I went there, some guy was sitting around reading the paper. I always figured he was done with his workout, and he was waiting for someone. I had no idea people went there to avoid spending money at home.
Dave
) opening and was 15th in line. No bleach again. Then went to Target and Rite Aid for the bleach...no luck. I have absolutely nothing in the house to disinfect. Clean, yes; disinfect, no. Will post on Nextdoor tonight if anyone can get me some. Will pay handsomely .
Got this is an email from Costco this morning. I think it's a great idea.
Dave
Got this is an email from Costco this morning. I think it's a great idea.
DaveNW, You must be a VIP with Costco. We have not received this email from Costco. As of 5:00Pm LOL.
Thanks for sharing this information.
Dave
Have you tried home improvement or hardware stores for bleach? Last time I was in Lowes, they had boxes of the stuff. I bought a single jug but haven't even opened it yet.Shopped at Costco's old people's hour today. Got there at 7:15 for the 8:00 (on the dot, not early
Ingrid
When everyone has priority, no one has priority.As a Retired Navy guy I'd normally agree, but in this case, I think only those on the front lines deserve the preferential treatment. Others can wait. If we give "head of the line" to too many people, pretty soon the line before the line will be longer than the regular line.
Dave
I agree 100%.As a Retired Navy guy I'd normally agree, but in this case, I think only those on the front lines deserve the preferential treatment. Others can wait. If we give "head of the line" to too many people, pretty soon the line before the line will be longer than the regular line.
Dave
Same. I've never liked shopping. I buy as much as I can online and only go to the store when there isn't any other choice. Now that online ordering is taking a lot longer and I can't find what I need, I miss the option of going to the store.
mmmmmm doughnuts
(For some reason I hear Homer Simpson saying this in my head, and I never watched the Simpson's)
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