bggamers Loc: georgia

Tiptop we can't keep the country shut down sorry it just not possible I'm 69 with all the health issues that this virus loves and even I know this shut down has to stop I'm in Georgia we are opening back up slowly and following the president be safe protocols wearing masks for those that are higher risk handwashing BUT I feel I will be staying home away from the general public for this year at least oh I will do small shopping at local store most I will have delivered just like I do now. Be safe tiptop

Tiptop789 Loc: State of Denial

I agree, things have to open, wish they could test the rest of us. I'm the same age as I (lucky us we made it, right). Hopefully, the opening up will be done wisely. You be safe in Georgia, hear

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Its not as bad as the newspapers make you think. Most people in my neighborhood are essential workers so they still go to work every day. We go to the grocery store, Home Depot, Walmart, doctor and dentist visits, walks on the beach or around the block (with massive social distancing, of course). EVERYONE wears a mask, no joke, and washes their hands in the store and again when they get home. We don't wipe down things we buy in the store but then again most of what we buy we put in the freezer or in a closet, wash our hands again, and don't use that stuff for a couple of days. I don't see how much different it would be if all the small businesses and restaurants were open using the same restrictions we are using now with "essential" businesses, especially upstate where there are 30 counties with 100 cases and 5 deaths or fewer. I think it will be really great going to a nice restaurant and not have the next party essentially sitting in your lap like it used to be.

bggamers Loc: georgia

bggamers Loc: georgia

For the general public, this is all good but for us, older people we cant eat out you have to take off that darn mask. Younger healthier enjoy your selves but older adult immune systems will not do well and they are saying some young children. Personaly think this virus will be with us for some time

Tiptop789 Loc: State of Denial

Thanks for the update. I'm in MA, over 4100 perished so far. Essential workers are going in here also. All Dr and dentist offices closed. Hospitals have cancelled all elective surgeries. Restaurants are closed although some have take out only. Most places close at 4 or 6. Today, it is mandatory to wear a mask outside (if you can't stay 6 ft away). Many towns have made it mandatory to wear them in stores. I find the worst thing is grocery shopping. Out the darndest things. One day no salt, I mean really. I think they just didn't restock. Now it's looking like meat is going the way of toilet paper (I bet vegans love that, no offense intended if your a vegan). A couple of the Super Wal-Mart's have closed due to large number covid employees (Worcester & Quincy ). Over 80 in one store but I don't recall which one. A couple of employee deaths in some of the stories. You take care of yourself.

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You too.

bggamers Loc: georgia

Darn Tiptop your in the middle of the storm. Have you tried to order your stuff and have it delivered. I order some from Amazon and also some of your local stores may deliver sorry but recently my legs are just saying no so having stuff delivered works for me. But try amazon and look or call your stores you stay safe and take care like we talked about before I think us older people going to be doing this all this year