Coronavirus, The plague has arrived

[watcher1]

The earliest our governor expects the bars and restaurants to reopen here in Illinois is June 26th. Our state was the first to close all bars and restaurants and we will be one of the last to reopen them. And there is talk that schools may be late in opening this Fall. Our governor and politicians can sleep at night because they still have their jobs...

[ChirpingGirl]

The earliest our governor expects the bars and restaurants to reopen here in Illinois is June 26th. Our state was the first to close all bars and restaurants and we will be one of the last to reopen them. And there is talk that schools may be late in opening this Fall. Our governor and politicians can sleep at night because they still have their jobs...

And can still send their families to million dollar horse ranches, or whatever the fuck it was.

[_priapism]

The meat selection was sparse by pre-pandemic standards, but a lot better than I expected.  My freezer is now full.

I did a food run today also.  Signs were all over the meat and fish department that shoppers are limited to “five items” from the department.  But here are my observations.

1.  They had no family packs of beef or pork available.  Every t-bone and pork chop was wrapped individually.  So if I buy four pork chops for a meal, I can only buy one other item?

2.  Sandwich and deli meats are not included in the “limit of five” rule.  Neither are bacon and sausage.  So I can buy a rasher of bacon, 10 packs of sausage, and a dozen packs of sliced roast beef, but I can’t buy more than five steaks.  It makes no sense.

3.  So since the limit was five, everyone went large.  I bought a turkey, a ham, a big bag of leg quarters and two pounds of ground beef.  Should get the family through the week.

[MintJulie]

Earlier today, our governor extended the stay at home order to May 31st.

FTS

[Jed_]

The meat selection was sparse by pre-pandemic standards, but a lot better than I expected.  My freezer is now full.

I did a food run today also.  Signs were all over the meat and fish department that shoppers are limited to “five items” from the department.  But here are my observations.

1.  They had no family packs of beef or pork available.  Every t-bone and pork chop was wrapped individually.  So if I buy four pork chops for a meal, I can only buy one other item?

2.  Sandwich and deli meats are not included in the “limit of five” rule.  Neither are bacon and sausage.  So I can buy a rasher of bacon, 10 packs of sausage, and a dozen packs of sliced roast beef, but I can’t buy more than five steaks.  It makes no sense.

3.  So since the limit was five, everyone went large.  I bought a turkey, a ham, a big bag of leg quarters and two pounds of ground beef.  Should get the family through the week.

We had no such limitations that I saw, at least not yet.  I bought a 3 pack of ribeyes (which for us is 6 meals since we split steaks that size), a pack of ~12 chicken legs, a pack of ~12 chicken thighs, a bag of tilapia and a bag of small scallops.  We still have some meat, shrimp and a ton of fish from previous shopping.  I also bought some deli turkey.  There’s still a couple salami from previous shopping.

I’m good until June, especially on protein.  It’s probable I’ll pick up some fresh vegetables and fruit in 15-20 days.

Tomorrow is cold and windy, a high of 48F, so I’m making seafood gumbo with shrimp, scallops and flounder.  I’ll be easy on the seafood and okra, adding not long before serving.  Making a shrimp stock from shrimp shells a la Emeril.

[Jed_]

[_priapism]

One of my favorite COVID-19 memes.  Because it take a certain level of art literacy to understand.  For the cognoscenti.

[msslave]

I laughed at this meme too. Then it came time for me to try on the mask the wife made me. With hearing aids and glasses already taking up space behind my ears, even the thin elastic caused disruptions there.

Now I'm out looking like the bandits from my old cowboy shows of my youth. Yep, the classic bandana over my face. Just need the black hat now.

[_priapism]

A friend’s wife made me one in a camouflage print.  Good to wear in Trump country.  Sort of says, “On my way to a ‘liberate’ rally, but don’t give me Coronavirus, just in case it’s not a hoax.”

[MintJulie]

A friend’s wife made me one in a camouflage print.  Good to wear in Trump country.  Sort of says, “On my way to a ‘liberate’ rally.”

I had a crown royal bag and a Blanton's bag.  I gave them to a lady to make me face masks.  She hasn't gotten them back to me yet. 

[xXshepXx]

I laughed at this meme too. Then it came time for me to try on the mask the wife made me. With hearing aids and glasses already taking up space behind my ears, even the thin elastic caused disruptions there.

Now I'm out looking like the bandits from my old cowboy shows of my youth. Yep, the classic bandana over my face. Just need the black hat now.

My mother went for the outlaw style with bandana/scarf too, because she has the same problems with her hearing aids. And being prone to panic attacks with hyperventilation doesn't really help her as well....

[MissBarbara]

I laughed at this meme too. Then it came time for me to try on the mask the wife made me. With hearing aids and glasses already taking up space behind my ears, even the thin elastic caused disruptions there.

Now I'm out looking like the bandits from my old cowboy shows of my youth. Yep, the classic bandana over my face. Just need the black hat now.

My mother went for the outlaw style with bandana/scarf too, because she has the same problems with her hearing aids. And being prone to panic attacks with hyperventilation doesn't really help her as well....

I switched to cowboy bandanas as well. The face masks kept making my glasses fog up, and bandanas work much better.

On Monday I went to the bank. I walked in wearing a red bandana tied over my face, a baseball cap, and sunglasses. In other times, that would have gotten a big reaction. When I walked in, no one blinked an eye.

[Jed_]

One of my favorite COVID-19 memes.  Because it take a certain level of art literacy to understand.  For the cognoscenti.

Exactly, and it’s not funny if you have to explain it.

[Jed_]

A friend’s wife made me one in a camouflage print.  Good to wear in Trump country.  Sort of says, “On my way to a ‘liberate’ rally.”

Is that like when Larry David puts on the MAGA hat?

[Jed_]

Current viral hot spot, the WH.

It seems the racist Stephen Miller’s wife has it.  If she gives it to him and he succumbs, I may revise my interpretation of a higher power.

[_priapism]

Current viral hot spot, the WH.

It seems the racist Stephen Miller’s wife has it.  If she gives it to him and he succumbs, I may revise my interpretation of a higher power.

One of my least favorite people.

[ChirpingGirl]

Current viral hot spot, the WH.

It seems the racist Stephen Miller’s wife has it.  If she gives it to him and he succumbs, I may revise my interpretation of a higher power.

Wow, let's wish death on people. Sounds like such a great fuckin' idea.

While you're at it, could you wish some death on my father? 

[Jed_]

Current viral hot spot, the WH.

It seems the racist Stephen Miller’s wife has it.  If she gives it to him and he succumbs, I may revise my interpretation of a higher power.

Wow, let's wish death on people. Sounds like such a great fuckin' idea.

While you're at it, could you wish some death on my father? 

Hey Chirp’s father, I wish you a painful death starting now and lingering for a month where in the end you are begging to die.

[ChirpingGirl]

Current viral hot spot, the WH.

It seems the racist Stephen Miller’s wife has it.  If she gives it to him and he succumbs, I may revise my interpretation of a higher power.

Wow, let's wish death on people. Sounds like such a great fuckin' idea.

While you're at it, could you wish some death on my father? 

Hey Chirp’s father, I wish you a painful death starting now and lingering for a month where in the end you are begging to die.

Thank you. 

[Jed_]

You’re welcome dear.