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I just ate a frozen meal :(
On 2020-04-27 1:53 p.m., U.S. Janet B. wrote:
> On Mon, 27 Apr 2020 14:53:06 -0400, jmcquown >
> wrote:
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>> On 4/27/2020 12:37 PM, U.S. Janet B. wrote:
>>> On Sun, 26 Apr 2020 21:51:41 -0700, "Julie Bove"
>>> > wrote:
>>>
>>>>
>>>> "Jinx the Minx" > wrote in message
>>>> ...
>>>>> Julie Bove > wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>> "Ophelia" > wrote in message
>>>>>> ...
>>>>>>> "Terry Coombs" wrote in message ...
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> On 4/22/2020 6:21 AM, Julie Bove wrote:
>>>>>>>> Micheleia's Hamburger Mac and Cheese. It was a snack sized portion.
>>>>>>>> That
>>>>>>>> part was good as I was only eating a snack. But whoever does the online
>>>>>>>> reviews should lose their job! 5 stars my eye! *Shudder* Had a slightly
>>>>>>>> weird flavor and the pasta was soft.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> My trip to Walmart tomorrow does not look promising. They are out of
>>>>>>>> stock on most everything I would normally buy. We've been eating cereal
>>>>>>>> or crackers for a meal almost daily. We also have cheese and canned
>>>>>>>> goods. That's about it.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> I need REAL food! And paper towels. Stores seem to have TP now but no
>>>>>>>> paper towels.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> I almost feel sorry for you , sitting here with a freezer full of
>>>>>>> various meats and a pantry well stocked with all the things we like .
>>>>>>> We've even got fresh lettuce in the fridge and green onions growing both
>>>>>>> out in the garden and in a big plastic pot out on the deck . Fresh
>>>>>>> tomatoes would be nice , but all that's available here are commercially
>>>>>>> grown tomato-shaped objects that have no flavor . I can wait for our
>>>>>>> home grown .
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Snag
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> ====
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> I do feel sorry for her. Like you, we keep a good store and freezers
>>>>>>> full always. We are fairly remote, with no shops nearby so I don't like
>>>>>>> to take chances. I suppose anyone living near shops who can normally
>>>>>>> get
>>>>>>> out easily don't need to worry so much. Times like these are not really
>>>>>>> expected I suppose.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I normally keep a good stock but we've been on lockdown longer than most.
>>>>>> We're only allowed one trip to the store every two weeks and things are
>>>>>> being rationed. I did get paper towels today but there was a limit of one
>>>>>> package. So 6 rolls as that was the only kind they had.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Interesting. My friend lives just 20 minutes away from Bothell in Edmonds.
>>>>> Theyre not restricted from going to the store more often than once every
>>>>> 2
>>>>> weeks.
>>>>
>>>> I'm from Edmonds. They sure are. It applies to the whole state. But
>>>> seemingly the only other person I know who heard the press conference where
>>>> Inslee said this is my friend Jim. He repeated back to me what he heard and
>>>> it was exactly what I heard.
>>>
>>> I suggest you read he
>>> https://coronavirus.wa.gov/spread-fa...mean-stay-home
>>>
>>> and he
>>> https://coronavirus.wa.gov/you-and-your-family#grocery
>>> How can I stay safe when going grocery shopping?
>>> You can take several steps you can take before, during and after you
>>> go grocery shopping to keep yourself and others safe.
>>> Before you go
>>> Only make needed trips. Don't go to the store if you're sick, and be
>>> extra cautious if you or a loved one is more likely to get sick from
>>> COVID-19.
>>> Wash your hands.
>>> Consider ordering groceries online for pick up or delivery.
>>> Check for special hours. Many stories offer special shopping hours for
>>> people over 60, pregnant people, and those with medical conditions.
>>> At the store
>>> Wear a cloth face covering that covers your nose and mouth.
>>> Use hand sanitizer or an antiseptic wipe to clean the handles of a
>>> grocery cart or basket.
>>> Keep your distance of at least six feet between you and others, even
>>> in the checkout line.
>>> Cover your coughs and sneezes.
>>> Don't touch your face.
>>> Save some for your neighbors. Only buy what you need so there will be
>>> enough for everyone.
>>> When you get home
>>> Wash your hands.
>>> Practice food safety. Don't disinfect your groceries. Wash your fruit
>>> and vegetables as you normally would.
>>>
>>> As I said, check your state government COVID-19 resource pages and
>>> stop repeating some radio newsreader with an urge to show off.
>>> Janet US
>>>
>> Sadly, Janet US, she's not willing to check official sources. She's
>> repeating stuff she's heard on the radio or that which has been repeated
>> by someone who listens to this radio program. Oh well.
>>
>> Jill
>
> Just be thankful she is not a neighbor
>
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_c...ure=emb_l ogo
http://tiny.cc/diewnz
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