(Post 36 of 193. Thanks again to those who participated in the Fundrazr. The family needs help now more than ever as they are locked down, all have vulnerable immune systems, and do not have the means to stock up.)
Phew. What strange times we live in…
Everything seems under control in Yucatán at this time. I frankly feel much safer here in Mérida than I would in Canada. So far, large gatherings have been banned and people are advised to self-isolate, but the city is still functioning. There is a request that we support small businesses, especially restaurants, by ordering in, so I’m trying to do my patriotic duty of eating the worth of the GDP of a small country in tacos. 🙂
I thought that I would get ill after coming home from Oaxaca because of how little sleep I got during that week. But at four days home, I’m absolutely fine. So tomorrow or Tuesday, I am going to venture out to get cash, the groceries that were not delivered with my last order, and to have my braces checked because I’m having an issue with the top wire. That should all make it possible for me to truly hunker down if we get the order to do that.
My work/income situation is worrisome, but I’m getting small jobs steadily so far. Most of my clients are getting set up to work remotely, so everything should pick up after that if all hell doesn’t break completely loose in the U.S. over the next few weeks…
I hope my readers are well and safe wherever they are. Please drop a sign of life, saying where you are and if you are self-isolating.
Making sure I get my vitamin C! These green oranges are Valencias, are super inexpensive compared to the bright orange oranges you see from Florida, and, frankly, make better and sweeter juice. I alternate between orange and grapefruit juice. I got a great deal on my juicer from an expat who was leaving and use it at least once a week. It’s a bit small for juicing grapefruits, but I make it work.
We are in Minnesota and doing a good job of self-isolating. Dave goes out for occasional grocery shopping trips but, other than that, we are staying home and some meals are being delivered to our door. They drop a bag, ring the bell, and move on down the hallway. But a resident showed up at our door today giving away bunches of tulips; she would NOT take no for an answer even though Dave said no several times. So, he put a few in the one vase we own and put the rest in the garbage. What is it with people who won’t accept no?
Glad you and Dave sent to be doing well. That resident has quite an ego!
We are seniors in Largo, Florida and are heeding the self-isolating new lifestyle. I had done pretty well at stocking up, but absolutely no hoarding! First day out in twelve days today to go pick up our Walmart order we’d called in. We WILL get through this, despite the orange one!
Glad you are doing as well as could be expected! That’s a good idea to pick up a grocery order if you can’t get it delivered. I was able to get my groceries delivered, but I Am missing a few things. Wonder if I would have better luck if I called in and then picked up.
I am home in semi-isolation. I am feeling fine but am avoiding crowds and have temporarily stopped my regular commutes to visit my friend in Victoria. We are both of the more vulnerable age and she has a couple of medical issues that put her at even more risk than me so we are keeping our distance for now. I am doing a little work around the house but it is still very cols (below freezing) at night.
I save up my grocery needs and then make one larger shopping trip instead of several small ones. The big stores have all gone to opening early (7 AM) for one hour of seniors only shopping. Aside from that my pantry is so full I am sure I could last at least a month on my stockpile. Stay well and I hope your work situation keeps going for you.
Thanks for checking in. Glad that you’re doing as well as could be expected. I have been in touch with my clients and everybody knows that I absolutely need online work, so they are trying to make me a priority when there is work. Fingers crossed that it stays as steady as it’s been, even if it is a bit slow. Thank you!
https://ny.curbed.com/2020/3/20/21187022/coronavirus-new-york-shutdown-shelter-in-place
It’s like a ghost town here. Bunches of empty parking lots/closed stores etc. Lots of little restaurants are offering take out and delivery but we can’t afford that, anyway.
Phew. I’m so glad the major repairs on your house are done and you can shelter comfortably. I hope you have enough food!
I live about 15 minutes east of downtown Kansas City, Missouri, and except for working in my flowerbeds occasionally, I have not gone anywhere since Friday the 20th. But tomorrow (25th) I am planning on getting out in the morning to get a few items from my local grocery store and also going to my mechanic to have a leak checked in my car.
I don’t know what it is like now, but last week my grocery store had NO toilet paper, almost no Kleenex and just a couple of rolls of paper towels. I still have not figured out why people are hoarding paper products! LOL
The store was not yet limiting items to customers, but one of the ladies who works there told me that the store itself was being limited on their orders. She said that sometimes they were receiving half or less of certain orders.
When I was checking out the cashier told me I could not use my reusable bags but had to use their paper or plastic bags. I got quite a few laughs when the guy behind me asked what she had said. As I was looking at his almost full cart and his stack of reusable bags, I told him that the world had gone mad and he was not going to be able to use all those bags of his. :o)
P.S. I never commented but I loved your Oaxaca trip report!!
The hoarding paper products thing is hopefully going to be funny one day…
Thankfully, I’m not seeing any shortages here so far. I did a top-up grocery today and got everything on my list.
Glad you enjoyed my trip to Oaxaca! Thanks for letting me know!
Hello Bast. I read your article and the Kansas City area has been put under pretty much the same restrictions. The restaurants that have stayed open are only curbside carryout or delivery. For me, it’s really weird out there and I have never experienced anything like this in my entire life!!
I am going to do a blog post about how this is not the first time I’ve experienced something like this. But sounds like you have similar restrictions to what is being imposed here.
Doing fine here in the Cariboo in BC. Self isolating, have plenty of food, other than a trip out for milk and fresh veggies. Facebook getting more strident, will be interesting to see the posts and responses after several more days of lockdown.
Certainly uncertain times, glad we are retired, so concerned for all who have lost jobs and businesses who face a difficult time ahead.