Coronavirus

That's been the norm here for about a week or so now. All I needed tonight was milk (we drink a lot of milk in my house and you really can't stock up too much on that) but I really didn't want to go through the hassle of the big market. So, I remembered this little convenience store down the road and I hit up that place. I couldn't believe hey had a deli section with fresh red meats and fully cooked rotisserie chix. I always figured they were a gas station convenience store type place- boy, was I happily wrong. I think this is the Sentinel's new go-to as I have lost patience with the waiting in line at Walmart or the shitty looks if you break the "one way" rule at Stop and Shop cuz you forgot something in the previous aisle.

I might start doing that too Sentinel.

At this point I don't need much but if I run out of something that can't wait there's a convenience store at the entrance to my subdivision that I could literally walk to (probably half a mile).  I've never even been in it so I have no idea what they have but thanks for the info because that's now an option.

I'm sure the prices on stuff are a little higher but at this point I don't care.

I'm watching today's White House corona virus briefing and THIS is what I want to see.

Experts telling us where we are and what's going on.  This is great; information from the experts.

tohostudios wrote:

I might start doing that too Sentinel.

At this point I don't need much but if I run out of something that can't wait there's a convenience store at the entrance to my subdivision that I could literally walk to (probably half a mile).  I've never even been in it so I have no idea what they have but thanks for the info because that's now an option.

I'm sure the prices on stuff are a little higher but at this point I don't care.

Anytime, brother.

It's a place I had probably driven by a hundred plus times and never went in as the full size market and Walmart were basically equidistant; but now with the "people herding" and rules about masks and gloves, I am probably done with the weekly shopping and will do one more big stock up until this is over.

tohostudios wrote:

I'm watching today's White House corona virus briefing and THIS is what I want to see.

Experts telling us where we are and what's going on.  This is great; information from the experts.

My dad went to Costco today, and they had a ton on tp. He was going to buy me some,but I just got my 24 pack two day ago, so I told him no. Kinda kicking myself now, because I still want to get some extra and tp all the trees in my apartment complex so I can film all my neighbors fighting over it.

Will Carroll from Death Angel has returned home after being in the hospital from the Coronavirus.

https://www.kron4.com/news/bay-area-musician-returns-home-after-being-in-2-week-coma-due-to-covid-19

Wrecked Neck wrote:

My dad went to Costco today, and they had a ton on tp. He was going to buy me some,but I just got my 24 pack two day ago, so I told him no. Kinda kicking myself now, because I still want to get some extra and tp all the trees in my apartment complex so I can film all my neighbors fighting over it.

the sentinel wrote:

That's been the norm here for about a week or so now. All I needed tonight was milk (we drink a lot of milk in my house and you really can't stock up too much on that) but I really didn't want to go through the hassle of the big market. So, I remembered this little convenience store down the road and I hit up that place. I couldn't believe hey had a deli section with fresh red meats and fully cooked rotisserie chix. I always figured they were a gas station convenience store type place- boy, was I happily wrong. I think this is the Sentinel's new go-to as I have lost patience with the waiting in line at Walmart or the shitty looks if you break the "one way" rule at Stop and Shop cuz you forgot something in the previous aisle.

We have lots of small convenience shops in my area and they are simply excellent. I no longer hit major supermarkets. As a matter of fact, most of those shops have an excellent home delivery service. This helps a lot.

https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/music/story/2020-04-17/coronavirus-concerts-live-music-return-2021

According to that, no concerts for another year. A WHO estimate.

So, Sunday morning paper goods check time: 35 tp, and 20 paper towel. I need to re stock the freezer a bit though.

Finally got the unemployment to go through and....got a text from my boss that we are starting back to work on the 27th. Good thing, too. Although we're not hurting, it will be good pulling in a full paycheck again.

Good news 007!!

Wrecked Neck wrote:

My dad went to Costco today, and they had a ton on tp. He was going to buy me some,but I just got my 24 pack two day ago, so I told him no. Kinda kicking myself now, because I still want to get some extra and tp all the trees in my apartment complex so I can film all my neighbors fighting over it.

the sentinel wrote:

So, Sunday morning paper goods check time: 35 tp, and 20 paper towel. I need to re stock the freezer a bit though.

Yeah, paper towels is what I'm runnin "low" on now.  I mean I still have 40 rolls but I burn through them pretty fast because that's what I used while cleaning every Sunday; I usually go through 3 1/2 rolls or so every Sunday.  I may have to start playing "PT Lottery" on Amazon instead of "TP Lottery".

James Murphy (formerly of Death, Testament, Obituary, and others), Karl Willetts (formerly of Bolt Thrower), and Jeff Beccera (Possessed) are joining forces in a "Metal Against Coronavirus" project.

tohostudios wrote:

the sentinel wrote:

So, Sunday morning paper goods check time: 35 tp, and 20 paper towel. I need to re stock the freezer a bit though.

Yeah, paper towels is what I'm runnin "low" on now.  I mean I still have 40 rolls but I burn through them pretty fast because that's what I used while cleaning every Sunday; I usually go through 3 1/2 rolls or so every Sunday.  I may have to start playing "PT Lottery" on Amazon instead of "TP Lottery".

Let the games begin!

Required Fields wrote:

James Murphy (formerly of Death, Testament, Obituary, and others), Karl Willetts (formerly of Bolt Thrower), and Jeff Beccera (Possessed) are joining forces in a "Metal Against Coronavirus" project.

Good on them! I wish the heavy hitters of the Metal genre would do something big to raise some dough for the less fortunate a la "Hear N Aid" or something like it.

NGL, the dude in the middle of the photo looks like RF at age 50 or so.

the sentinel wrote:

Required Fields wrote:

James Murphy (formerly of Death, Testament, Obituary, and others), Karl Willetts (formerly of Bolt Thrower), and Jeff Beccera (Possessed) are joining forces in a "Metal Against Coronavirus" project.

Good on them! I wish the heavy hitters of the Metal genre would do something big to raise some dough for the less fortunate a la "Hear N Aid" or something like it.

NGL, the dude in the middle of the photo looks like RF at age 50 or so.

Yeah these "at home" benefits I've seen on TV have been great and all (and surprisingly enjoyable given the dearth of artists I like performing in them) but I'd really love to see the same thing from artists on the "harder side" of the musical spectrum.

I realized I was running out of some stuff I should have gotten on my last foray into "grocery shopping hell" on Friday so I decided to give one of the delivery services one of the local chains uses a shot.  I placed an order for about $50 worth of stuff (including paper towels).  It's scheduled to be delivered to my front door tomorrow and because I ordered more than $35 worth of stuff delivery is free.  And the prices looked to be the same as the in-store prices. 

We'll see how this first order goes.  Membership with the shipping service is free for two weeks.  After that it's like $14 per month.  If this coronavirus/social distancing crap drags on I might start doing this more often.

That's good to hear, brother Toho. I think the wife or myself will venture out either tomorrow or Tuesday afternoon to buy some meats/ chicken to stock the freezer and some deli stuff for sandwiches to take for lunches. We are still pretty good on the unopened jars of sauce and boxes of pasta and boxes of protein bars, etc.

the sentinel wrote:

Required Fields wrote:

James Murphy (formerly of Death, Testament, Obituary, and others), Karl Willetts (formerly of Bolt Thrower), and Jeff Beccera (Possessed) are joining forces in a "Metal Against Coronavirus" project.

Good on them! I wish the heavy hitters of the Metal genre would do something big to raise some dough for the less fortunate a la "Hear N Aid" or something like it.

NGL, the dude in the middle of the photo looks like RF at age 50 or so.

Well, I don't have long hair, and never have. But I love James Murphy's guitar playing, so I'll take that as a compliment.

007 wrote:

Finally got the unemployment to go through and....got a text from my boss that we are starting back to work on the 27th. Good thing, too. Although we're not hurting, it will be good pulling in a full paycheck again.

Happy for you, buddy .

Required Fields wrote:

the sentinel wrote:

Required Fields wrote:

James Murphy (formerly of Death, Testament, Obituary, and others), Karl Willetts (formerly of Bolt Thrower), and Jeff Beccera (Possessed) are joining forces in a "Metal Against Coronavirus" project.

Good on them! I wish the heavy hitters of the Metal genre would do something big to raise some dough for the less fortunate a la "Hear N Aid" or something like it.

NGL, the dude in the middle of the photo looks like RF at age 50 or so.

Well, I don't have long hair, and never have. But I love James Murphy's guitar playing, so I'll take that as a compliment.

It definitely was meant as a compliment, brother! And, unfortunately, I haven't had my long hair in about 25 years.