5:28 am. I’ve said many times I’m a morning person, so seeing these clock numbers is not unheard of, but being up at this hour for today’s reason is a definite first for me.
Mister is stirring in the bedroom and is about to join me which is even more unusual.
We’re not up because we’re sick, headed to a doctor, going on a trip, picking someone up at a airport, nothing like that.
We’re taking Covid-19 serious, but this I actually found funny. Well, I don’t think I chuckled the instant I threw the warm cozy blanket off and rolled out of bed.
It’s Wednesday, March 18, a coffee sits beside me as I start this post which I will finish later.
What are we up to? We’re headed for groceries.
A store in a nearby Town is opening at 7:00am, a hour early for seniors and vulnerable people to shop during the Covid-19 social distancing.
We live about a half hour drive from this town, and I shouldn’t be in public without at least one cup of coffee so that’s why I’m up long before the sun today.
We appreciate the store doing this, and hopefully we find the pork chops and few other things on our list.
The store wasn’t as crowded as we were expecting which was nice.
Experts say don’t touch your face, eyes or mouth when out in public, so of course standing in line I got something in my eye. Not wanting to use my finger and thinking I’m smart I took off my glasses and used the arm tip to rub my eye. Than I was like, wait, when was the last time I cleaned that part of my glasses. Needless to say, I stopped what I was doing and tried to clear my vision by blinking alone.
I won’t bore you with details, but we came home with everything on our list. We should be set to hunker in for awhile once again.
With all coffee and crafting get-togethers here canceled for now it’s a good time to dig out some tucked away projects. Maybe after a nap though.
Have you been having trouble finding or getting out for supplies?
What are you doing to ward off boredom?
kathy knull 
Kathy I’m glad you are being careful and putting safety high on your list of priorities. I haven’t had a moment of boredome. I’ve been working from home and enjoying it very much, being around my family and in contact with my students brightens my day!
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I doubt boredom will set in anytime here and I’m glad to hear it’s the same for you. I am missing seeing family and friends, but we have to do what we can to help slow or stop the spread of this virus.
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You summed it up perfectly Kathy! We all have a responsibility!
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We’ll be setting the alarm tomorrow morning to be at Walmart at….6 (SIX!) a.m. They’re offering ‘senior hour’ an hour before they open to the rest of the world. (So, as my friend says: “just what do you wear to senior hour??!). I’m hoping against hope to pick up another bottle of hand sanitizer (found an unopened one in my closet last week and thought I’d hit pay dirt). And sanitizing wipes. We aren’t out yet, but would feel comfortable with at least one spare.
Take care!
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Maybe wear dirty clothes and no deodorant to help with social distancing. 😁It’s a good thing with these early senior hours, and sticking close to home otherwise, we can nap. 😊 Hopefully, you find what you need and stay safe.
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The days stretch out wide when there’s nothing in the future to look forward to and that’s why the little things like going to the grocery store seems like a big outing to me now! I’m glad your store has early hours. Some of the chains in our area have started opening for vulnerable people too.
We’ll get through this!
I’m working on some funny posts to keep everyone grinning.
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Staying busy and positive is important, and laughter, so looking forward to your upcoming posts.
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Thanks, Kathy!
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The stores in our area are doing that too, which is a good thing. I haven’t had trouble getting necessary supplies, as our store only ran out of toilet paper this week. I do still go to the shelter to take care of the dogs, because they need me to, but otherwise don’t do much outside of my home these days!
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It seems like more and more stores are following suit which is helpful. I’m sure stock in stores will gradually improve as people adjust. That’s great that you still go to the shelter. I bet it’s good mind therapy. Have you seen any of the information on dogs and hand sanitizer?
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No, but that’s what we use on our hands down there!
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I know you can’t believe everything on Facebook but I saw that hand sanitizers are harmful to dogs if they lick your hands. It might be worth checking in to.
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Thanks! We usually don’t put it on our hands until after we walk them, but I haven’t heard of any of the dogs having a reaction to it. I hope they don’t, anyway. I’ll ask the vet next time I’m at the shelter.
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Just thought I’d mention what I read, asking a vet is definitely more reliable. 😊
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I love that grocery stores are doing this!
We have taken walks, and read books and organized places in the house that have needed it for awhile!
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Yes, it does help seniors with some of the stress. I was thinking of cleaning out some of those areas too.
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Hi, Kathy – Our local grocery store, as well as our local pharmacy, are reserving the hours of 7 am – 9 am for seniors (and those needing extra time) to shop. It is one of the MANY kindnesses that I am seeing all around me. As frightening and destructive as this virus is, it has not been able to destroy community spirit and ingenuity! Stay safe.
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I’m glad to hear your area is sticking together too. Wishing you healthiness.
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I walk when weather permits (rain today), I use the elliptical if the weathers bad. I quilt, blog, puzzles, books. I also started making cookies and other goodies for my husband to take to the hospitals, surgery centers and clinics he works at. He is Dr. and I am a former ER nurse. I know how much a surprise snack meant when I was so very busy working in the hospital. ER staff rarely get a break and often work through lunch. This makes me feel like I’m doing something to help and is a way of giving back for all those times people brought snacks in to me when I was working!!! Plus it keeps me busy!!!
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Sounds like you have lots of interest to keep you busy which it’s nice to have variety. Great idea with the baking. Hopefully you and your husband stay healthy with him being a doctor and in the thick of the virus. Give him a thanks from me.
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I shall. It is a bit nerve racking!!
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Washing clothes, worrying, cleaning house, worrying, reading the news, and more worrying. Hope to write a blog post tomorrow, if I can stop worrying. Stay safe.
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Worrying is hard to avoid for sure. Yeah, housework never seems to disappear. Stay healthy.
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This is tracy
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Glad you let me know. 😊
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Reading! Games, writing….walks….
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We like to do puzzles. I’ve been knitting, but hoping to do some sewing after some spring cleaning projects. Maybe even sort some photos.
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All sound good!
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In the midst of all this, our power was out today for maintenance. I had to be up early so I could be washed and dressed before 8 (and anything else that requires electricity like blogging, breakfast, etc.). Locally some stores are also doing this. It’s wonderful but it’s yet another day to get up super early. Argh!
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Oh wow, no power, that would suck. I don’t mind being up that early but leaving the house at that time wasn’t as nice as sitting on the couch with a second coffee. One positive though, we were home before lunch.
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So many of us are trying to get used to the new normal (which, hopefully won’t stay “normal” for too long). I’ve heard of some stores having special hours for seniors, which is great. We haven’t had to take advantage of them yet, but I expect we will in the future. Stay healthy!
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I feel like I’m in a slump! I miss watching school sports. I miss my garden club. I miss seeing people.
My husband only plays cards with me if he wins😊 lol
I hope this is over soon
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Yes, it’s easy to get into a slump, and for me snack. I’ve got to stop doing that, so I don’t want to start baking stuff. Oh gee and the garden club hasn’t been going for long has it? Us ladies are disappointed about the crafting.
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Yes I am snacking too much! So tomorrow I need to start walking. I have enough baked goods to keep my teens happy for a bit.
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Fresh air walks are a good thing.
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Sadly, I think new normal is going to change every day for awhile. Hope we can keep up with it. Wishing you healthiness too.
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