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A lot of people are going to cause their own downfall. An example: A family member, definite major health issues. He can't help himself, 4 times a day he is going out to the store right now just because he is bored. There is no conversation, he's going to do what he wants. I'll just quietly plan for a funeral (if they're even an option). HE won't be coming to my place, not even within 20 ft of me.
 
Hey Mav, went to Walmart and Winco on 99 today. Walmart had many empty shelves; tp gone, water gone, most meds gone, aloe vera and alcohol gone... Winco was pretty bare too. The people in there were silent and had a look of panic about them as they grabbed things to throw in their carts. The produce was wiped out, as was most of the meat, cheese, eggs, pasta, sauce,...

The cashier said at opening there was 300 people waiting and they cleared the shelves like locusts. We laughed about the water grabbers among other things. In Portland, and I think WA, they have said nobody's utilities will be turned off for non payment. Water will continue to come out of the tap. If they are that afraid, they could always fill a tub. It was kind of an ominous silence, like before a tornado. The cashier said they have supplies coming and don't expect them to stop. I smiled, and said good bye, as I strolled out not to return for at least a couple of months at least. I did almost get in a fight on my way out of the parking lot. People are HIGH strung.

Not to mention a murder occurred their last night in Hazeldale off 99, the place is a dump anymore DRUGS, never did like that Walmart.
 
Stopped by the store to get wine because they wouldn't sell me any on my early morning run Saturday (apparently can't buy wine before 7am in TX). I took a lap around to see what it looked like.
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This was the milk section. Just a few small cartons and the weird stuff.
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The cold cuts were almost completely empty.
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Signs like this were EVERYWHERE. The pasta/rice/dry beans aisle was blocked off while they cleaned up and restocked. There were lines of people waiting.
 
Stopped by the store to get wine because they wouldn't sell me any on my early morning run Saturday (apparently can't buy wine before 7am in TX). I took a lap around to see what it looked like.
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This was the milk section. Just a few small cartons and the weird stuff.
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The cold cuts were almost completely empty.
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Signs like this were EVERYWHERE. The pasta/rice/dry beans aisle was blocked off while they cleaned up and restocked. There were lines of people waiting.
If you are a Boar's Head customer at the deli counter, they will be sending the top 10 meats and top 10 cheeses, at least this week. More expensive product but better than nothing.

Edit to add that this is for the bigger store. Can't tell you about the pantry stores.
 
Nothing wrong with tap water for Christs sake, no need to purchase water for the home, I can understand for the trunk of the car :-/
Heard a lady yesterday fussing about not being able to find bottle water . I asked Her " So you make koolaid , tea , coffee out of a faucet but you won't drink out of it ? She got pissed off .
 
Heard a lady yesterday fussing about not being able to find bottle water . I asked Her " So you make koolaid , tea , coffee out of a faucet but you won't drink out of it ? She got pissed off .
I bought bottled water weeks ago because I knew people would panic and buy it all. I like to have on hand to carry in my car. But at home I drink tap water. It hasn't killed me yet.
 
I was restocking my pantry with my home canned tomatoes when I hear a thud noise. I looked and the bottom had slipped off the lip that holds it. I have about 100 quart jars on it and panicked thinking of all that work broken all over the floor. It's empty now and I replaced the bottom. Each shelf is supposed to hold 1100 lbs. Trying to find something to reinforce the bottom kind of like a slat on a bed. Can't be thick though. I may go to the stand by Duct Tape. Also, I won't put so many jars.
 
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I was restocking my pantry with my home canned tomatoes when I hear a thud noise. I looked and the bottom had slipped off the lip that hold it. I have about 100 quart jars on it and panicked thinking of all that work broken all over the floor. Its empty now and I replaced the bottom. Each shelf is supposed to hold 1100 lbs. Trying to find something to reinforce the bottom kind of like a slat on a bed. Can't be thick though. I may go to the stand by Duct Tape. Also, I won't put so many jars.
Yeah, I’ve looked at my main pantry shelves warily too. Guess we should be great full we’re well stocked. Check back in three months and let’s see where the shelves are then....
 
The article says that it dosent seem that others are actually taking up this challenge. I can’t imagine what could actually make me lick a toilet seat! I don’t even like sitting on them in public places!
 
"Despite Louise labeling the stunt the 'coronavirus challenge,' it does not appear to be an actual social media challenge that others are participating in at this time."

Gotta give people a bit more credit, LOL
 
"Despite Louise labeling the stunt the 'coronavirus challenge,' it does not appear to be an actual social media challenge that others are participating in at this time."

Gotta give people a bit more credit, LOL
My coworker and I were talking about this. . . talk about disgusting. The irony is she is probably actually likely to get anything BUT Coronavirus from that. Definitely norovirus, some enteroviruses, bacterial infections, etc.
 
My coworker and I were talking about this. . . talk about disgusting. The irony is she is probably actually likely to get anything BUT Coronavirus from that. Definitely norovirus, some enteroviruses, bacterial infections, etc.
Also pinworms, salmonella, E. coli, and a whole laundry list of other **** . . . no pun intended, of course.
 
I used to layer the seat with toilet paper but now it’s too precious! Lol.
I seriously hope she wiped the seat with something before filming that stunt....
 

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