Coronavirus, Covid 19 Discussion and How It Has Affected Your Daily Life Chat Thread

[IttyBittyBirdy]

we've had limit purchasing for months now, only 2 of any meat product, milk,cleaning supplies

Yep, last I knew it was bread also. Everyone in my household is at risk, so limiting what we can purchase means we have to run back into town.

 

[cheepteach]

We bought a butchered cow and pig a couple months ago, so we are set for that. It just means keeping a backup for other essentials. Our daughter grabs stuff for us when she's out, and we do the same for her. And we get the largest container or package we can find

 

[Madhouse Pullet]

Seriously @Walpurgisnacht I wasn't going in for the wipes but when I saw them, I couldn't resist. Since, I have been looking at gas stations I found rubbing alcohol once! Its definitely worth a shot.

 

[reddogmaster2]

Due to the impending affects of COVID19 on the economy;

My suggestion is to buy an extra few items every week and once in a while make bulk purchases. Toilet Paper, Paper Towells, Canned Food, most Non-Perishables, Ammo, Medicine and First Aid items, Cleaning Products. We "Can" much of the food that we produce and our goal is to have at least a year's worth of consummable items. Ammo being the exception! Wink Wink!

We've lived a lifestyle aimed at self sufficiency for a number of years and having a fully producing garden and acreage has been a huge relief. BEING totally self-sufficient is a lofty goal that we may never achieve but its the journey that matters.

Good luck to all and I will be glad to offer any advice to those wishing to be better prepared.

Your friend

Reddogmaster2

 

[cheepteach]

Seriously @Walpurgisnacht I wasn't going in for the wipes but when I saw them, I couldn't resist. Since, I have been looking at gas stations I found rubbing alcohol once! Its definitely worth a shot.

yes! and Dollar Stores are sometimes a treasure trove

 

[SnapdragonQ]

I think another upcoming hurdle is going to be the start of schools. Hopefully the ones that plan on having in person schooling, in whatever manner the district chooses, have everything in place for it to succeed.

 

[Madhouse Pullet]

I think another upcoming hurdle is going to be the start of schools. Hopefully the ones that plan on having in person schooling, in whatever manner the district chooses, have everything in place for it to succeed.

I agree.
Our district is going back 100% distance learning. I am nervous.
I heard some districts will allow teachers to use the classrooms but I haven't heard anything from our district.

 

[IttyBittyBirdy]

I think another upcoming hurdle is going to be the start of schools. Hopefully the ones that plan on having in person schooling, in whatever manner the district chooses, have everything in place for it to succeed.

Schools can barely keep lice contained, nevermind an airborne virus. It's going to be a mess.

 

[SnapdragonQ]

I agree.
Our district is going back 100% distance learning. I am nervous.
I heard some districts will allow teachers to use the classrooms but I haven't heard anything from our district.

Things are still up in the air here even though school is scheduled to begin in a few weeks. Some are pushing for delays, others that were slated for the alternating days schedule are now trying to go all online, and nobody has any idea how bussing might go because even when things are good the district is always short staffed. We are going to try the all virtual option but there are plenty of snags with that too.

Schools can barely keep lice contained, nevermind an airborne virus. It's going to be a mess.

I know, right?

 

[cheepteach]

our school districts are not even on the same page with each other on this. What a nightmare for families with kids in different schools. We have an elementary, middle, and high school all separate.