40 this AM, showers and just downright chilly. Later the sun popped out here and there but the day remained gloomy and not at all nice. Still, Larry went over the hill to look for mushrooms even though it's far too early. Makes him happy just to be in the woods.
Every time I think, we're all set to stay put as we've been told to do, something else comes up. Like this: We notified one of the mall owners at the end of last month that we were closing a booth at the end of March. Well, now we have to get that space emptied out or pay extra rent. So today we took out a huge load, and will go back to finish tomorrow. Fortunately, there were no customers in the mall, wonder why, LOL, so we worked in solitude. We took our water, lunch and coffee with us.
But still we had to stop in town to get prescriptions and a big box because someone in California bought a lamp from me and I had no box big enough to pack it safely. I was in and out of the store fast enough to make your head spin. After tomorrow, we can relax. Whew.
Our sweet younger neighbors call and check on us, which I really appreciate. One of my sons stays in touch with messaging, another by calling every day or so--more than I usually hear from any of them. It's nice to know they're thinking of us. I don't want them to worry, though--I mostly want them to take care of themselves.
Today West Virginia confirmed its first case of the virus, but I am sure there are many more undetected because this state did not have anywhere near enough test kits, and so we are far behind in testing. The first case was in the eastern panhandle, exactly as I and many other predicted because of its proximity to the DC area. So why didn't the government of our state put measures in place there to lock things down? Did they not figure out the same thing as I did? It surely makes one wonder.
I hope all of you are safe and well, and prepared as you can be for the coming weeks.
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Sue, Iowa has 20+ cases but none in our county yet. My kids want to protect us (I don't want to admit I am in the 'elderly' category) but of course, I am in the habit of taking care of them. The schools are closed, and as of today, the restaurants. Any restaurant can have drive thru, delivery or pick up but cannot have the dining room open. So many changes, so quick. What will be next? You all take care!
ReplyDeleteNone in my county, but with a major north-south interstate passing through here, I expect there will be cases soon, Nance. Restaurants are now closed here too except for take-out or drive-thru. I could not get a cortisone injection in my knee either. I'd waited the full 4 months as recommended, but now they're not doing them. So I'll go into gardening season with a poor old knee. The dr office said they are trying to handle as many things by phone as possible to limit people coming in. And the pharmacy is overwhelmed with people trying to get 90-day prescriptions--the clerk said she's been cussed out over and over when she can't do as people want. I am fortunately well supplied with my meds, and Larry's come by mail. But yes, what next?
DeleteIt all seems so crazy. I am home most of the time anyway & I keep a good supply of things we eat & use on hand. We have had problems getting my husband diabetic supplies...he has juvenile diabetes.
ReplyDeleteEverything closed down here last week...schools, libraries, museums, all community events, churches, ect. I've had weddings, parties, ect cancelled. All of my club meetings cancelled.
I'm like you though, I am very happy to just stay home. But I will still see my son & daughter-in-law every day because I am my grandson's part time day care giver.
My family is all still working. I wish my husband could work from home since he is high risk.
Anyhow, I'm not really worried, just unsettled. I do think life will never be the same. Just like so many things changed after 9-11 I think we'll have lots of changes after this as well.
Stay safe.
For us it will be basically same as usual, except we won't be going to our booths, or going out to find stuff to sell. There is always plenty to do here, that's for sure. But like you, I find all of this unsettling, not knowing what shoe will drop next.
DeleteNo one knows how many are ill from the virus, let alone how many are carrying it, and I am so furious at the deliberate greed and ineptitude of the current "administration" I can hardly string this many words together without language I avoid using 99.9% of the time.
ReplyDeletePhew. Sorry.
Anyway, I know what you mean about thinking you're done having to go somewhere and do something, and then having something come up. I'm about as "socially distant" in my ordinary life as anyone but an actual hermit, but even so I'm trying to figure out how to get thing done without, for example, a visit to the Town Clerk today, or going into town to pick up a special order that came in to a local store. I made my usual weekly grocery trip on Monday because I was almost out of milk - which is what usually forces me to go the grocery store - but the shelves were empty. People are at their best in troubled times...or at their worst :(
It's crazy like that here too. The lady at the grocery store said people are waiting at the door when the truck comes in, trying to get toilet paper, etc. Our store is completely out of flour and sugar too. I have enough, I think, to get us through, but geez.
DeleteYou have it now too. Logical... near to DC. It's the travel for work and etc.
ReplyDeleteThis is brand new.
I don't understand what *should* have *been done*..
How can anyone?
Because it is brand new.
I am so tired of news, playing the blame game. For political purposes. They don't care about people. Or they would not be trying to fan PANIC!!!!
Hopefully, out of this, will come guidelines, for such, when it happens again. Because it will.
I don't understand people, who have not been building up a pantry of food and necessities, over the last weeks, though.... Did they not think, it would spread?
Thankfully, we cut off travel from China early! Europe let anyone keep coming in, and look at them now.
Families are wonderful, at such times!!!!!
And you commented that good deeds are being done, in your area already. As are they, in mine.
Perhaps you might post about them? We all need some good news!!! -smile-
Stay calm,
Courage!
Yes, it's in the eastern panhandle, which is about 300 miles from us, but with an interstate highway passing through our county I expect it to arrive here fairly soon, within 2 weeks probably. The day the first case was found, our governor had been on TV telling people to go out to eat. That same evening, he closed the restaurants. The conflicting messages are frustrating, but I think we're all doing what each of us thinks best. I feel blessed to be in a place where we are used to taking care of things for ourselves.
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