I can't believe that some people still don't get it.

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

We had to go over to Winn Dixie near Spanish Springs today for a few necessities. On the way over we went through Ruby Tuesday's parking lot. A couple walked across the parking lot and went up to the door of the restaurant which was covered in signs saying that they were closed, and tried to open the door. One of them just grabbed the door handle and pulled.

Inside of Winn Dixie it was very crowded and most people were moving pretty slowly. As I was waiting for a few people in front of me to move or get out of the way, a guy goes flying past me and actually bumped into my right arm. So much of keeping six feet away.

As we approached the bakery area there are two women that appeared to be friends chatting. One of them was wearing gloves. I swear they were talking into each other's faces from a distance of about 16 inches. As I walked by I heard one of them comment that the last time she got the flu she almost died.

The cashier wasn't wearing gloves and didn't seemed concerned that some of the customers were getting very close to her.

I wanted to take a bath in alcohol after seeing all this.

[asianthree]

Sounds like you need go to home delivery

[Velvet]

Maybe he just still wants to be around in a month....

[BobnBev]

Thinning of the herd.:boom:

[coffeebean]

We had to go over to Winn Dixie near Spanish Springs today for a few necessities. On the way over we went through Ruby Tuesday's parking lot. A couple walked across the parking lot and went up to the door of the restaurant which was covered in signs saying that they were closed, and tried to open the door. One of them just grabbed the door handle and pulled................



I guess they didn't get the memo.

[villagetinker]

I am guessing people either cannot read, do not understand, or just do not care. I was at Pinch-A-Penny, signs clearly state "2 customers at a time, WAIT for a customer to leave before entering", customer leaves, gentleman in front of me goes in, and before the doors could close a guy just walks up and goes in. The manager asked him to leave, he did, and then signaled me to go in next when a customer left. Most of the customers were abiding by the instructions, but there always seems to be a few.....

[Schmuckerron]

Where in Allentown ? I am from Allentown.

[Skunky1]

Consider it’s natures way to rebel against our disrespect and greed

[Alicat5977]

I do believe the process is called Natural Selection

[Deebee007]

please report this on FB page for covid-19 police/TV

[MOMOH]

Do they know that 27 of the 29 cases in Sumter County are in The Villages? Check out the article in the Orlando Sentinel..Google: Coronavirus in The Villages Florida. I now know three people affected, one is on a ventilator in critical condition. It's getting real....pay attention!

[ladybugsmom]

I would suggest you don’t go out if you are that uncomfortable. Order you items delivered. Some of us are not as paranoid as you are.

[ladybugsmom]

By all means, take an alcohol bath! Why do you so many feel the need to complain on this forum?!

[gemini5001]

I had a deli/meat market in Allentown.

[bmit16]

Maybe some of these carefree people have already had covid 19 and they are over it. This sounds crazy to some of the extremely paranoid, but, people have began appearing on the other side and are no longer contagious or susceptible to catch it again. Just a thought.

[Domenick]

For those that are still not following the CDC’s recommendations for social distancing. You should have a tattoo put on the bottom of you foot. “ DON’T WASTE A VENTILATOR ON ME”

[rockandroller]

I was in my local grocery store yesterday. Neither the cashier nor the person doing the baging acted concerned.

[rlcooper70]

I like "thinning the herd" and only wish that were the actual effect of this. Very difficult times are these.

[Klatu]

I think people are complaining because they see this as a real public health issue, not because they are paranoid. Some people don't take seriously what is serious and care not a whit about others' health. Irresponsible and reckless.

[graciegirl]

Maybe he just still wants to be around in a month....

Well said.

[jonathanb]

Totally agree with you

[robinsdw2]

It’s not that we are paranoid, it’s that we have common sense to do what we are asked to do to slow the spread. We are not ME ME ME like you.

[HelenLCSW]

We had to go over to Winn Dixie near Spanish Springs today for a few necessities. On the way over we went through Ruby Tuesday's parking lot. A couple walked across the parking lot and went up to the door of the restaurant which was covered in signs saying that they were closed, and tried to open the door. One of them just grabbed the door handle and pulled.

Inside of Winn Dixie it was very crowded and most people were moving pretty slowly. As I was waiting for a few people in front of me to move or get out of the way, a guy goes flying past me and actually bumped into my right arm. So much of keeping six feet away.





As we approached the bakery area there are two women that appeared to be friends chatting. One of them was wearing gloves. I swear they were talking into each other's faces from a distance of about 16 inches. As I walked by I heard one of them comment that the last time she got the flu she almost died.

The cashier wasn't wearing gloves and didn't seemed concerned that some of the customers were getting very close to her.

I wanted to take a bath in alcohol after seeing all this.

Yes, I was in Publix yesterday and while most people were trying to be careful, a man was blocking the end of the aisle, talking face to face with a woman. After waiting about 2minutes I said “excuse me please” —he turned around and yelled “what’s wrong with you—can’t you wait a few minutes? Someone is in my way” (not true) The whole idea is to not socialize in public spaces and to spend as little time there as possible. Thank you to all who are being kind to each other —hoping that those who are thoughtless, rude, and self-centered don’t manage to infect the rest of us.

[Westie Man]

You got that right

[Eg_cruz]

It’s been real but no one seems to care. I have had my parents......dad 90 on lock down for 2 weeks. But for some reason 80% of The Villagers can seem to care enough to stop golfing, tennis, pickball......smh

[PKMurphy55442]

That isn't proven at all! No one knows if you can get it more than once.

[kfembry]

Gloves are just like your hands, they hold onto germs. Cashiers would have to change their gloves after each transaction. Hopefully, they are using hand sanitizer in between customers.

[murray5258]

We had to go over to Winn Dixie near Spanish Springs today for a few necessities. On the way over we went through Ruby Tuesday's parking lot. A couple walked across the parking lot and went up to the door of the restaurant which was covered in signs saying that they were closed, and tried to open the door. One of them just grabbed the door handle and pulled.

Inside of Winn Dixie it was very crowded and most people were moving pretty slowly. As I was waiting for a few people in front of me to move or get out of the way, a guy goes flying past me and actually bumped into my right arm. So much of keeping six feet away.

As we approached the bakery area there are two women that appeared to be friends chatting. One of them was wearing gloves. I swear they were talking into each other's faces from a distance of about 16 inches. As I walked by I heard one of them comment that the last time she got the flu she almost died.

The cashier wasn't wearing gloves and didn't seemed concerned that some of the customers were getting very close to her.

I wanted to take a bath in alcohol after seeing all this.

this is a problem but if you see pictures of China where they are starting to recover you will notice that the whole country is wearing masks. This is something we should do.

[davem4616]

We had to go over to Winn Dixie near Spanish Springs today for a few necessities. On the way over we went through Ruby Tuesday's parking lot. A couple walked across the parking lot and went up to the door of the restaurant which was covered in signs saying that they were closed, and tried to open the door. One of them just grabbed the door handle and pulled.

Inside of Winn Dixie it was very crowded and most people were moving pretty slowly. As I was waiting for a few people in front of me to move or get out of the way, a guy goes flying past me and actually bumped into my right arm. So much of keeping six feet away.

As we approached the bakery area there are two women that appeared to be friends chatting. One of them was wearing gloves. I swear they were talking into each other's faces from a distance of about 16 inches. As I walked by I heard one of them comment that the last time she got the flu she almost died.

The cashier wasn't wearing gloves and didn't seemed concerned that some of the customers were getting very close to her.

I wanted to take a bath in alcohol after seeing all this.


we recently shopped at a Publix in Clermont....it wasn't crowded and people were practicing social distancing....

give shopping away from TV a try...you won't run into all these old people that have their heads up 'you know where'...or old guys that don't understand grocery aisle norms

[billethkid]

It’s been real but no one seems to care. I have had my parents......dad 90 on lock down for 2 weeks. But for some reason 80% of The Villagers can seem to care enough to stop golfing, tennis, pickball......smh

Maybe the percentages are reversed.....I firmly believe that most residents, 80% ++, are trying to do what is right and recommended. The 20% (or much less) always get the attention and all too often are presented as the general representation, when they are not!!!

[greenflash245]

doc, you can't fix stupid

[Bolsadd]

I don’t think it has anything to do with being paranoid I think it has everything to do with being responsible

[boobear51751]

Sounds like we have a bunch of morons here in TV who are so pig headed that they are in the MeMeMe syndrome.

[Debbraham]

Have you read someplace that you can’t catch it again or be a carrier. I had heard they don’t know enough about this virus yet to determine if you will be immune after getting it. Without the research to confirm it, I would think you can get it again and pass it along again.

[Rosebud1949]

EVERYONE needs to be PARANOID. This is a killer disease, spread from one person to another..and yes in the air, and on almost everything you touch. DONT YOU GET IT.... to insult someone because they are concerned about getting covid-19 is typical of the ego and attitude of many Villages. Like the man this morning who WALKED STRAIGHT AT ME when I was blinded by the early morning sun, and luckily I was able to jump in the road before I bumped into him, no way was he going to move, such a gentleman............. fill in your comments on that here..............

[OhioBuckeye]

We had to go over to Winn Dixie near Spanish Springs today for a few necessities. On the way over we went through Ruby Tuesday's parking lot. A couple walked across the parking lot and went up to the door of the restaurant which was covered in signs saying that they were closed, and tried to open the door. One of them just grabbed the door handle and pulled.

Inside of Winn Dixie it was very crowded and most people were moving pretty slowly. As I was waiting for a few people in front of me to move or get out of the way, a guy goes flying past me and actually bumped into my right arm. So much of keeping six feet away.

As we approached the bakery area there are two women that appeared to be friends chatting. One of them was wearing gloves. I swear they were talking into each other's faces from a distance of about 16 inches. As I walked by I heard one of them comment that the last time she got the flu she almost died.

The cashier wasn't wearing gloves and didn't seemed concerned that some of the customers were getting very close to her.

I wanted to take a bath in alcohol after seeing all this.

I know this doesn't have anything to do with Florida & TV but here in Flower Mound, TX. we have a high end grocery & their price are a little high but when you go into the store, at the door they have someone there are wiping down the grocery carts & offering rubber gloves to anybody that wants them. The only thing they didn't have was Toilet Paper. (Brownie Film) I have to admit that all the other stores (grocery stores) we went to everybody did seem to keep about 6 ft. away & had mask on or rubber gloves. Maybe this thing will start getting better here in the next week to a month. Wishful thinking! Glad to hear that you are more cautious than most.

[Larryandlinda]

Bobandbev
How active are the PGR down there?we ride with them in Md.
As soon as we can get one of our scoots down there we will look you up
Stay well and keep riding!

[BevSparks]

I'm still trying to figure out where all the masks are, no one is wearing them!!!! I wear mine when I have to go inside a store... ugh

[TexaninVA]

I'm still trying to figure out where all the masks are, no one is wearing them!!!! I wear mine when I have to go inside a store... ugh

In addition to providing you some protection, and protecting others from you, wearing the mask has another serendipitous benefit ..


People see it, assume you may have something, and tend to stay further away thus facilitating social distancing. :duck:

[newgirl]

I am really amazed it did not hit here first , and fast with so many traveling fulfilling their dreams . The fact that it has taken this long, and has not been more devastating is truly amazing.
I personally think most will get it or have it but since only those sick enough to be admitted to the hospitals are tested , most will never know . With allergies in full force and cold & flu season here ,people just need to use common sense . Every time I have gone to a grocery store people have been packed in line , shelves empty of everything ( are people really eating so much more or pooping like crazy?) and then the same ones judging others seem to be those hoarding everything they can fit in a cart . I personally think it is time for kindness not judgement . Many breaking the rules do not mean to be selfish , before we judge maybe we need to remember that we don’t know what is going on in that person/ family’s life that could be creating clouded mind .. maybe the guy that tried to just walk in is a nurse or retail worker who has been in the front lines working 60 hrs a week and needed aspirin or whatever so badly because they had to be back at work in 10 min to serve the public , and are so tired they are moving on instinct instead of malice. Or maybe they have a very sick child , just lost a loved one, we just never know what others are going through and judgement is the last thing needed right now.

[prntxpresn]

Publix Brownwood has strips on floor that are 6' apart. $15 for safe, no-contact delivery (https://drd.sh/lOARgp/)

Click above SAFE link (Coronavirus FREE) – free delivery first order 45-55 minutes; then $1.99 after that.

[Decadeofdave]

I was as "distancer" before distancing was cool

[MercerLunatic]

Maybe some of these carefree people have already had covid 19 and they are over it. This sounds crazy to some of the extremely paranoid, but, people have began appearing on the other side and are no longer contagious or susceptible to catch it again. Just a thought.

How do you know you cannot get covid19 a second time? This is a new virus and nothing is known about it. Everyone should be self isolating except for necessary trips to obtain food or medications. Please stop spreading unsubstantiated information

[Ramone]

RJV Rule for Pools- Open at 50% capacity. 2 hour shifts of people. Chlorine/water bottle spray scattered around all tables and chairs. No one within 6 ft of another or asked to leave by attendants. Chlorine water and sun kills the virus. Let's go Villages Pools. Open so we can exercise and get some sun.

All should Send this to disrictgov.org in comments

[JSR22]

RJV Rule for Pools- Open at 50% capacity. 2 hour shifts of people. Chlorine/water bottle spray scattered around all tables and chairs. No one within 6 ft of another or asked to leave by attendants. Chlorine water and sun kills the virus. Let's go Villages Pools. Open so we can exercise and get some sun.

All should Send this to disrictgov.org in comments

Where did you get the info that sun and chlorine kill the virus?

[Mikeod]

RJV Rule for Pools- Open at 50% capacity. 2 hour shifts of people. Chlorine/water bottle spray scattered around all tables and chairs. No one within 6 ft of another or asked to leave by attendants. Chlorine water and sun kills the virus. Let's go Villages Pools. Open so we can exercise and get some sun.

All should Send this to disrictgov.org in comments

While the CDC sees no/little danger of transmission through properly treated pool/spa water, the danger exists because people won’t adhere to maintain proper separation. Your plan now requires an attendant at every pool every day, open to close. How do they protect themselves in the normal execution of that job, and, likely, having to try to force someone to either not enter or leave the pool when it’s time? Suppose someone or a group just refuses to get out of the water? In my experience, a likely occurrence.

Can’t we just ride this out? We’re starting to sound like kindergartners when the playground is closed.

[DianeM]

Where did you get the info that sun and chlorine kill the virus?

Interesting theory but I don’t believe TV uses chlorine but rather something else. I don’t think I’ve ever smelled that distinctive chlorine smell here.

[jimjamuser]

Good quote!

[Two Bills]

I am amazed at the number of posters offering advice about isolating, keeping their distance, observing the CDC advice, etc. and then on the next thread complainig how long they have to queue to pick up a take away.
You are either in the programme or not!

[Kerry Azz]

I don’t think the pools use chlorine, I believe it is salt. Although I may be wrong.

[coffeebean]

this is a problem but if you see pictures of China where they are starting to recover you will notice that the whole country is wearing masks. This is something we should do.

The Chinese have been wearing masks for years. This is nothing new for them. They will always wear masks when out in public. I think it is because they have poor air quality.

[John Barracato]

I heard that the Lighthouse Restuarant has an outside bar and a band playing around sunset. Lots activity and lots of people. Just ridiculous !

[CWGUY]

I am amazed at the number of posters offering advice about isolating, keeping their distance, observing the CDC advice, etc. and then on the next thread complainig how long they have to queue to pick up a take away.
You are either in the programme or not!

:icon_wink: Is that true in your country too...... or don't you have a TalkOfTheVirus :oops:

[paulat585]

I got a grocery delivery today. The driver wanted me to sign for it on her phone. Nope.

[CFrance]

I do believe the process is called Natural Selection
Yeah, but I don't want some of these idiots causing me to be selected.

[Two Bills]

:icon_wink: Is that true in your country too...... or don't you have a TalkOfTheVirus :oops:

Everthing shut here.
Footpads and outlaws roam the streets at will.
Tumbrils are on the streets clearing bodies, as we put our dead out at night for collection.
Our doctors are charging the earth to bleed patients, although the wealthy can still get access to leaches.
Goat manure poltices are completely out of stock.
We are living on grass and nettle soup, with the odd rat thrown in if you are lucky enough to catch one.
Our backsides are filthy,as we are eating the grass we usually use to wipe them.
Our Government has decided to invade France, but as we have no navy anymore, having a problem getting troops across, as the Ferries are on strike.
If we cannot get the troops to France soon, we will go for plan B. and have a civil war instead.
A good war always takes your mind of plagues.
Apart from those odd inconveniences, all is normal here!
Stay well.

PS. No comms. as all the pigeons have been eaten

[TexaninVA]

Everthing shut here.
Footpads and outlaws roam the streets at will.
Tumbrils are on the streets clearing bodies, as we put our dead out at night for collection.
Our doctors are charging the earth to bleed patients, although the wealthy can still get access to leaches.
Goat manure poltices are completely out of stock.
We are living on grass and nettle soup, with the odd rat thrown in if you are lucky enough to catch one.
Our backsides are filthy,as we are eating the grass we usually use to wipe them.
Our Government has decided to invade France, but as we have no navy anymore, having a problem getting troops across, as the Ferries are on strike.
If we cannot get the troops to France soon, we will go for plan B. and have a civil war instead.
A good war always takes your mind of plagues.
Apart from those odd inconveniences, all is normal here!
Stay well.

PS. No comms. as all the pigeons have been eaten

Stay calm and carry on.

[Velvet]

:1rotfl:

[Bjeanj]

:bigbow::bigbow:

[Marvic 1]

:22yikes: I'm out of here..................:crap2:

Good-One :thumbup:

[pauld315]

I was in my local grocery store yesterday. Neither the cashier nor the person doing the baging acted concerned.

According to statistics, very few people under the age of 60 have died from this virus. They get it and in most cases it is a minor inconvenience. Those of us over 60 need to take extra precautions.

[pauld315]

Maybe the percentages are reversed.....I firmly believe that most residents, 80% ++, are trying to do what is right and recommended. The 20% (or much less) always get the attention and all too often are presented as the general representation, when they are not!!!

In this case, the 20% represent a real danger to the other 80%.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

According to statistics, very few people under the age of 60 have died from this virus. They get it and in most cases it is a minor inconvenience. Those of us over 60 need to take extra precautions.

In supermarkets in the Villages, many (if not most) cashiers and bag clerks (the profanity filter ***s out "b.a.g.g.e.r) are over 60.

We /are/ concerned, but we don't let our concern become an obsession. We have a job to do, which is to provide excellent customer service, as safely as practical given the nature of the job.

Working at a supermarket is stressful these days, but there's still room and opportunity to enjoy the job. Especially when you have awesome customers. And our customers have been pretty awesome through all this.

[TexaninVA]

In supermarkets in the Villages, many (if not most) cashiers and bag clerks (the profanity filter ***s out "b.a.g.g.e.r) are over 60.

We /are/ concerned, but we don't let our concern become an obsession. We have a job to do, which is to provide excellent customer service, as safely as practical given the nature of the job.

Working at a supermarket is stressful these days, but there's still room and opportunity to enjoy the job. Especially when you have awesome customers. And our customers have been pretty awesome through all this.

Hats off to the supermarket workers, for sure :ho: That's got to be a very stressfull job not to mention risky in this situation

[Mendy]

According to statistics, very few people under the age of 60 have died from this virus. They get it and in most cases it is a minor inconvenience. Those of us over 60 need to take extra precautions.

The Governor of Maryland said that 46% of the hospitalizations from coronavirus are people under 60. He said this past week half were in their 20s, 30s and 40s. Everybody is at risk. Deaths are still primarily over 60, so far.

[dewilson58]

Hats off to the supermarket workers, for sure :ho: That's got to be a very stressfull job not to mention risky in this situation




Maybe this will convince Publix to have self-check.

[spuds51]

I would suggest you don’t go out if you are that uncomfortable. Order you items delivered. Some of us are not as paranoid as you are.

The man is trying to abide by the rules that the experts suggest. You use the word paranoid for someone that is trying to keep himself and others safe. If you believe that the six-foot rule and social distancing are being paranoid then it may be you that is more of a problem than him.
I found his post to be much more helpful than yours frankly.

[Marykess1802]

Yep! Stupid is as stupid does! Stay safe 🦠😷

[Marykess1802]

Love my home delivery. Did it long before this pandemic. Winn-Dixie (don’t bother), Wal-Mart can be iffy, Publix with InstantCart has been our go-to. Your mileage may vary. 🦠😷

[Marykess1802]

Well said.
Love you, Gracie. Always the voice of reason! 🦠😷

[xcaligirl]

We had to go over to Winn Dixie near Spanish Springs today for a few necessities. On the way over we went through Ruby Tuesday's parking lot. A couple walked across the parking lot and went up to the door of the restaurant which was covered in signs saying that they were closed, and tried to open the door. One of them just grabbed the door handle and pulled.

Inside of Winn Dixie it was very crowded and most people were moving pretty slowly. As I was waiting for a few people in front of me to move or get out of the way, a guy goes flying past me and actually bumped into my right arm. So much of keeping six feet away.

As we approached the bakery area there are two women that appeared to be friends chatting. One of them was wearing gloves. I swear they were talking into each other's faces from a distance of about 16 inches. As I walked by I heard one of them comment that the last time she got the flu she almost died.

The cashier wasn't wearing gloves and didn't seemed concerned that some of the customers were getting very close to her.

I wanted to take a bath in alcohol after seeing all this.
It was about the same at Publix the other day. I was getting some corn on the cob and a woman walked up, all in a hurry for whatever reason, and actually hit me in the shoulder. I just looked at her and said "you don't have a tv or radio??? Social distancing?" She looked at me like I was from another planet! People don't get it and don't care.... just wait if this place explodes with cases and deaths. They MIGHT wake up... doubt it!

[Marykess1802]

Everthing shut here.
Footpads and outlaws roam the streets at will.
Tumbrils are on the streets clearing bodies, as we put our dead out at night for collection.
Our doctors are charging the earth to bleed patients, although the wealthy can still get access to leaches.
Goat manure poltices are completely out of stock.
We are living on grass and nettle soup, with the odd rat thrown in if you are lucky enough to catch one.
Our backsides are filthy,as we are eating the grass we usually use to wipe them.
Our Government has decided to invade France, but as we have no navy anymore, having a problem getting troops across, as the Ferries are on strike.
If we cannot get the troops to France soon, we will go for plan B. and have a civil war instead.
A good war always takes your mind of plagues.
Apart from those odd inconveniences, all is normal here!
Stay well.

PS. No comms. as all the pigeons have been eaten
OMG...you nailed it! What a great response to that troll!!! Laughing so hard, you made my day! Thanks and stay safe 😷😷

[MrsArmie]

Calm down man. You worry too much.

[jacksonbrown]

The Governor of Maryland said that 46% of the hospitalizations from coronavirus are people under 60. He said this past week half were in their 20s, 30s and 40s. Everybody is at risk. Deaths are still primarily over 60, so far.

Being from Maryland, and knowing the political nature of Gov. Hogan, I challenge you to provide us with a citation to support that statement.

Looking here (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Governor_of_Maryland) one might understand, with Hogan's comorbidity, how he might be concerned.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

One thing that concerns me - is couples who go shopping together, or families that go together. This is really not the time to experience togetherness in a supermarket. I get that the kids need to get out of the house. I totally get it. I also totally get that your wife, or husband, or sister, brother, needs to be able to enjoy your company outside the confines of your four walls, in a social situation.

But you really all need to stop doing it at stores, for now. There are already more people shopping than usual at supermarkets because frankly, there's no other place to go. Take turns. Write up lists, with alternatives. Bring your cell phones and don't be shy about using them to call your significant other and tell him "they don't have the baked ham, can you tolerate the boiled just this once dear?"

You don't need an entire family of four to go grocery shopping. Heck the other stores ARE closed in the strip mall, why not have the other three go for a walk, while one of you is inside doing the actual shopping? You can meet back at the car. That way everyone gets out of the house, is able to maintain a safe distance from other people while still enjoying the existence of those other people.