Good Sunday evening everyone! Just an update for all -
Went to Albertson's grocery store Friday - it was packed. People were very calm, and most were avoiding looking at others. Almost all had very full baskets, but some only had cases of water. One lady stopped close to me at one point, and loudly commented what craziness it all was. She then just asked - to no one in particular - what on earth was going on. I told her quietly and calmly that I guessed people were trying to stock up because of the virus. She made a funny noise, and I said, well the President is having a news conference shortly and is expected to announce a national emergency. She kind of snorted and said, I sisncerely doubt it's that. And I quietly said, I most certainly hope you're right! She walked off carrying one of those little hand baskets with 3 or 4 things in it. I later passed her in the store, she was pushng a regular basket and had it half full. She kind of smiled and ducked her head - I just smiled and nodded at her.
The store shelves were pretty empty at most stores here by Friday night, so I heard. Don't know if they were able to re-stock yesterday and today. Our Walmarts were 24 hr. stores, and will now be open during daytime only.
The local Sam's was the scene of stabbings last night. A 19 yr old male stabbed one adult and 2 children, then stabbed a Sam's employee who tried to stop him. By the time the police arrived an off-duty border patrol agent had subdued the assailant. No word yet on why, but my guess is a domestic dispute.
Then the local school district announced no school for 2 more weeks - students just had their week of spring break. We don't have any confirmed cases anywhere close to us, but heard that students from a private school were tested in Dallas when they returned from trip to Spain and were positive. Can't find any corroborating info, tho.
We are stocked up and ready to self-isolate. Local family knows to come here if things get hinky in town. I have lots of chickens (so will be getting over 3 dz. eggs/day in a few months), and will be planting a large garden. And we're prepared as much as possible for anyone looking to loot or steal.
Sorry for the wall of text. Wanted to share my info, and to tell you that I love all of you. I consider all of you like sisters and brothers, and pray that all of you stay safe and healthy. I'll be on here as long as the Lord allows, and hope that all of you are as well. As IM says, we will all get through this!!!
TANSTAAFL - There Ain't No Such Thing As A Free Lunch