Screaming at Colony Publix today

[coffeebean]

While shopping at Colony Publix this morning, some guy was screaming very loudly &*% $#@* *& His profane screaming fit could be heard from one end of the store to the other. I don't know how his screaming fit was diffused but it only lasted about 10 seconds. That was 10 seconds too long for me. I didn't see the altercation and I'm glad I didn't.

Nerves are on edge. How much worse can this get?

[karostay]

Perhaps he was just purchasing Ice Sreammmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm... ..:1rotfl::1rotfl:

[Velvet]

Since the staff can’t touch him to escort him out, do they need pepper spray? How do you get someone to leave the facilities these days?

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

Since the staff can’t touch him to escort him out, do they need pepper spray? How do you get someone to leave the facilities these days?

Same way you usually do. Call the police.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

While shopping at Colony Publix this morning, some guy was screaming very loudly &*% $#@* *& His profane screaming fit could be heard from one end of the store to the other. I don't know how his screaming fit was diffused but it only lasted about 10 seconds. That was 10 seconds too long for me. I didn't see the altercation and I'm glad I didn't.

Nerves are on edge. How much worse can this get?

What was the topic of his tirade, were you able to tell?

[photo1902]

Maybe someone inspected too many zucchini’s before finding the perfect one?

[GoodLife]

While shopping at Colony Publix this morning, some guy was screaming very loudly &*% $#@* *& His profane screaming fit could be heard from one end of the store to the other. I don't know how his screaming fit was diffused but it only lasted about 10 seconds. That was 10 seconds too long for me. I didn't see the altercation and I'm glad I didn't.

Nerves are on edge. How much worse can this get?

Why are you still going to supermarkets? Everyone can avoid the screaming, facemask debates, aisle direction jujitsu, etc by simply ordering delivery or curbside pickup.

[Villageswimmer]

Why are you still going to supermarkets? Everyone can avoid the screaming, facemask debates, aisle direction jujitsu, etc by simply ordering delivery or curbside pickup.


You’re correct but, unfortunately, I think a lot of folks don’t know how to do it.

[photo1902]

In 50+ years of grocery shopping, I’ve yet to encounter anyone scream, nor have I seen Jujitsu take place. What am I doing wrong?

[ficoguy]

Not going to Publix at Colony. Its where its happenin', man

[roob1]

I heard he had a colonoscopy scheduled for tomorrow, and they were out of tp.:22yikes:

What was the topic of his tirade, were you able to tell?

[anothersteve]

You’re correct but, unfortunately, I think a lot of folks don’t know how to do it.

Or just don't want to.
Steve

[Barefoot]

Why are you still going to supermarkets? I order from Instacart and they deliver my groceries, usually the same day. Easy Peasy.

[GoodLife]

Or just don't want to.
Steve

Maybe I'll start going again so I can participate in the supermarket whine fests.

[coffeebean]

What was the topic of his tirade, were you able to tell?

No, I couldn't tell. Just a lot of cursing. As I said, it only lasted about 10 seconds. The voice sounded like it was coming from the front of the store near the registers. By the time I got up in that area, there was absolute calm.

[coffeebean]

Why are you still going to supermarkets? Everyone can avoid the screaming, facemask debates, aisle direction jujitsu, etc by simply ordering delivery or curbside pickup.

Why not? I wear a mask and keep my distance from other people. I even walk in the proper direction in the aisles. Also......I like to select my own produce.

[coffeebean]

In 50+ years of grocery shopping, I’ve yet to encounter anyone scream, nor have I seen Jujitsu take place. What am I doing wrong?

This was my very first encounter of screaming in all my years of any type of shopping. Sign of the times, I guess.

[coffeebean]

I order from Instacart and they deliver my groceries, usually the same day. Easy Peasy.

We have done Publix instacart and also Walmart pick up. I still prefer to shop for myself.

[retiredguy123]

Why not? I wear a mask and keep my distance from other people. I even walk in the proper direction in the aisles. Also......I like to select my own produce.
Agree. If I didn't go grocery shopping, I would have no life at all.

[New Englander]

Agree. If I didn't go grocery shopping, I would have no life at all.

That's about it.

[fdpaq0580]

We have done Publix instacart and also Walmart pick up. I still prefer to shop for myself.

Prefer to do our own shopping. When someone else does it they never get the little treats that magically appear in your cart at checkout.

[Stu from NYC]

I was there about 10 30 am and all quiet on the western front

[Stu from NYC]

Why are you still going to supermarkets? Everyone can avoid the screaming, facemask debates, aisle direction jujitsu, etc by simply ordering delivery or curbside pickup.

Thank you for telling us what to do. We follow social distancing wear masks when appropriate and feel comfortable going out into the world

[EdFNJ]

Prefer to do our own shopping. When someone else does it they never get the little treats that magically appear in your cart at checkout.
Yep, just came back from Publix with a $16.87 ear of corn.

[rde3036]

While shopping at Colony Publix this morning, some guy was screaming very loudly &*% $#@* *& His profane screaming fit could be heard from one end of the store to the other. I don't know how his screaming fit was diffused but it only lasted about 10 seconds. That was 10 seconds too long for me. I didn't see the altercation and I'm glad I didn't.

Nerves are on edge. How much worse can this get?

Most likely someone who could not find toilet paper.

[600th Photo Sq]

While shopping at Colony Publix this morning, some guy was screaming very loudly &*% $#@* *& His profane screaming fit could be heard from one end of the store to the other. I don't know how his screaming fit was diffused but it only lasted about 10 seconds. That was 10 seconds too long for me. I didn't see the altercation and I'm glad I didn't.

Nerves are on edge. How much worse can this get?

Just to put your mind at rest. It was an Actor being filmed by a " CNN " crew recording the effects the Lockdown here in The Villages.

Wish I had my iPhone to record it. I did manage to get a few of autographs.

:clap2:

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

You’re correct but, unfortunately, I think a lot of folks don’t know how to do it.

Also a lot of us don't use credit cards to buy groceries. I usually use cash. You can't do that if you order online.

[DARFAP]

Since the staff can’t touch him to escort him out, do they need pepper spray? How do you get someone to leave the facilities these days?

Sneeze on the person...

[600th Photo Sq]

Since the staff can’t touch him to escort him out, do they need pepper spray? How do you get someone to leave the facilities these days?

Actually pretty simple just walk up and say to the person they are offering free Breakfast @Bob Evans, or Lunch depending on the time.

I have a lot of other ideas. :ohdear:

[coffeebean]

Agree. If I didn't go grocery shopping, I would have no life at all.

You made me laugh with that one!

[Velvet]

Me too... laughing, I just didn’t think of these answers myself before.

In Honolulu there are meth addicts etc who cause similar scenes in stores and they are carefully removed by security physically. I was wondering what one does during the pandemic. It must be hard to be in enforcement these days.

[600th Photo Sq]

Agree. If I didn't go grocery shopping, I would have no life at all.

Well try playing Canasta or Corn Hole. So relaxing uplifting experience. :icon_wink:

[mtdjed]

I order from Instacart and they deliver my groceries, usually the same day. Easy Peasy.

There are some things I like to look at or even taste before I buy. I do not want some grocery picker choosing what I am to eat. In particular, fruits, vegetables, meats, and fish. I could site many examples but for instance, do you want someone picking you a package of sour grapes, too ripe of bananas, a fatty piece of beef, or a gallon of milk from the front with a best buy date about to expire? My life is not so busy that I cannot enjoy the process of choosing my foods. (Used to work on farms and in markets in my distant younger days) I saw things happening to extend food life that keep me alert.

[Topspinmo]

While shopping at Colony Publix this morning, some guy was screaming very loudly &*% $#@* *& His profane screaming fit could be heard from one end of the store to the other. I don't know how his screaming fit was diffused but it only lasted about 10 seconds. That was 10 seconds too long for me. I didn't see the altercation and I'm glad I didn't.

Nerves are on edge. How much worse can this get?

If people don’t get Back to work it’s going to get a lot worse and it not going to take weeks or months! This political crap has gone on long enough.

[Topspinmo]

There are some things I like to look at or even taste before I buy. I do not want some grocery picker choosing what I am to eat. In particular, fruits, vegetables, meats, and fish. I could site many examples but for instance, do you want someone picking you a package of sour grapes, too ripe of bananas, a fatty piece of beef, or a gallon of milk from the front with a best buy date about to expire? My life is not so busy that I cannot enjoy the process of choosing my foods. (Used to work on farms and in markets in my distant younger days) I saw things happening to extend food life that keep me alert.


Where can’t you taste the food before you buy it? If you talking about Delia that -hyt should be allowed, do you’re tasting at home. If you’re talking about fruit, watch out, that’s considered stealing in some areas of the country.

[mtdjed]

Where can’t you taste the food before you buy it? If you talking about Delia that -hyt should be allowed, do you’re tasting at home. If you’re talking about fruit, watch out, that’s considered stealing in some areas of the country.

Instacart or any delivery service no tasting. No stealing involved at market. Go to deli or bakery ask for samples. Not suggesting you take a bite of an apple. Give me a break. Just trying to suggest that picking your own food may be a better way.

Sorry , I forgot to mention that I spent 5 yrs in prison for tasting a grape. I wonder why they package the grapes in open bags?

[Northwoods]

Why are you still going to supermarkets? Everyone can avoid the screaming, facemask debates, aisle direction jujitsu, etc by simply ordering delivery or curbside pickup.
I had groceries delivered once. Most items were fine, but there were a few issues. I asked for green bananas, I got very ripe, very bruised bananas. I also asked for Clorox wipes, I received 2 small jugs of Clorox bleach. The person who did my shopping did communicate with me and even text photos to me, but I want to pick out my own produce and meat.

[EdFNJ]

Sorry , I forgot to mention that I spent 5 yrs in prison for tasting a grape. I wonder why they package the grapes in open bags? Sure sounds like sour grapes to me.

[Chi-Town]

Someone off their meds.

[Girlcopper]

Same way you usually do. Call the police.

Exactly. People were saying police should be called for lack of social distancing, speeding golf carts, bikes etc. But in a situation like this now its questioned as to what should be done. Just a side note. You cant pepper spray someone for yelling or refusing to leave a store.

[J1ceasar]

In California . Francisco . they don't even arrest anyone at the supermarkets any more unless it's Over $950. True.

[Leadbone1]

While shopping at Colony Publix this morning, some guy was screaming very loudly &*% $#@* *& His profane screaming fit could be heard from one end of the store to the other. I don't know how his screaming fit was diffused but it only lasted about 10 seconds. That was 10 seconds too long for me. I didn't see the altercation and I'm glad I didn't.

Nerves are on edge. How much worse can this get?

Unfortunately there are way too many scared and paranoid people around right now. They have bought into this government and media generated over-reaction to a virus. Based on testing we now know that this virus will have about the same mortality rate as the flu that comes around every year, meaning that this whole thing was unnecessary. Some confrontations are inevitable as the paranoid want you to be like them.

[IamTJS]

So you heard someone’s 10 second profane screaming fit . 10 seconds and it stopped. 10 seconds out of your life. Maybe he needed to scream. I do. You do. These are very hard times for everyone. Harder than ever before. People scream for many different reasons. No one knows what this person was going through. Someone in his family may have died or is very sick. My wife has cancer. Others have so many reasons to scream. For those 10 seconds his life just needed to scream.
It was just 10 seconds. Please have a good day everyone.

[DanBrew]

Idiots are fun to mess with, but crazy people like that are best left alone. Awesome colonoscopy reference. Well done.

[TimeForChange]

Perhaps they were out of TP due to hoarding. I have felt like screaming several times in Publix when almost run over by some NYer with a push cart and do curse under my mask but no one can hear me. At this age and what I have been through in life I have earned the right to scream any time I want. I go to Costco in Orlando and if I curse there most all speak a foreign language so no one understands me.

[justjim]

Same way you usually do. Call the police.

All this public behavior started in the 70’s when “they” started closing down the insane asylums across the country.

[davem4616]

Maybe someone inspected too many zucchini’s before finding the perfect one?

ouch

[davem4616]

Me too... laughing, I just didn’t think of these answers myself before.

In Honolulu there are meth addicts etc who cause similar scenes in stores and they are carefully removed by security physically. I was wondering what one does during the pandemic. It must be hard to be in enforcement these days.


I've heard that they can usually lure them out the door with the promise of free TP being given out in the parking lot.... but I haven't seen it done yet

[TNLAKEPANDA]

Still NO toilet paper! SCREAMING 😱 OMG

[Furnier]

We lived in a town that was one of the safest in America, according to many sources. A beautiful new grocery store was opened. A former employee came back to the store with his sword and cut off the head of a manager, while the store was open. Thank God I wasn’t there at the time, but this was definitely worse than 😱 screaming.

[amdubuc]

Sorry. That was me. Wife wouldn’t let me get candy bar at check out!
She changed her mind though!

[Luvs21putt]

If you use a credit card you can get “cash back”. Plus you don’t have to touch the thousands of germs on your money. And neither does the cashier.

[xcaligirl]

Since the staff can’t touch him to escort him out, do they need pepper spray? How do you get someone to leave the facilities these days?
If a person is mental, pepper spray will not even work. Sad but true. My friend is a police officer who told me not to depend on my pepper spray to ward off some whacko while out walking

[Aloha1]

I had just entered the Colony Publix when this incident occurred. Customer was standing at the Service/Lottery counter screaming "It's my GD money!", and similar things. I surmise that he was either upset because he couldn't return something or he was yelling at his wife because he wanted to buy a lottery ticket.

We need to keep in mind that there are some of us here who unfortunately suffer from dementia issues. Publix staff responded immediately and calmed him down.

[CFrance]

Why not? I wear a mask and keep my distance from other people. I even walk in the proper direction in the aisles. Also......I like to select my own produce.
Agree. Also, after the third bad Instacart experience where ridiculous items were substituted without their asking me, and the upcharge on the cost of each item, I said no thanks, I'll do my own shopping.

[GoodLife]

Agree. Also, after the third bad Instacart experience where ridiculous items were substituted without their asking me, and the upcharge on the cost of each item, I said no thanks, I'll do my own shopping.

I don't use instacart so don't know if they have this option, but Walmart curbside delivery allows you to check a box for no substitutions. So I get exactly what I order unless item is out of stock.

[fdpaq0580]

Yep, just came back from Publix with a $16.87 ear of corn.

EdFNJ, my wife shops with a list. I have to sneak cookies and other treats into the cart. That is what I meant by "magically appeared" at checkout. As to your $16.87ear of corn, I'm guessing it was REALLY good.

[Taltarzac725]

Somebody squeezed his Charmin?

While shopping at Colony Publix this morning, some guy was screaming very loudly &*% $#@* *& His profane screaming fit could be heard from one end of the store to the other. I don't know how his screaming fit was diffused but it only lasted about 10 seconds. That was 10 seconds too long for me. I didn't see the altercation and I'm glad I didn't.

Nerves are on edge. How much worse can this get?

[PugMom]

Why not? I wear a mask and keep my distance from other people. I even walk in the proper direction in the aisles. Also......I like to select my own produce.
yeah, if anything, just to get out of the house & be near civilization

[Taltarzac725]

Check below for the Aloha1 quoted post which clears stuff up quite a bit. On the topic of Publix, my father has had some falls in the Southern Trace Shopping Center Publix and the Publix staff have always been very attentive to his needs. Hats off to them and they are handling things extremely well during this on-going medical emergency of the Corona Virus.
I had just entered the Colony Publix when this incident occurred. Customer was standing at the Service/Lottery counter screaming "It's my GD money!", and similar things. I surmise that he was either upset because he couldn't return something or he was yelling at his wife because he wanted to buy a lottery ticket.

We need to keep in mind that there are some of us here who unfortunately suffer from dementia issues. Publix staff responded immediately and calmed him down.

[PugMom]

Sneeze on the person...
:coolsmiley::1rotfl:

[Joelack99]

There are lots of articles about isolation fatigue. Most of us have it to one extent or another. It’s why some of us can’t stand it anymore and have to go out and do something dangerous. Sounds like this guy was trying to blow of some of that steam and blew a gasket in the process. Be patient, and kind, and oh yes, run away fast.

[Katieburr]

We’ve been ordering our food on-line via Publix using Insta-Cart. It’s quick, it’s easy and it’s delivered at a day and time you specify. I have found them to be very accurate and they will text you if they’re out of an item or if they need clarification. I absolutely love this service and intend to use it even after the pandemic has gone away.

[RonI46]

Since the staff can’t touch him to escort him out, do they need pepper spray? How do you get someone to leave the facilities these days?

Call the sheriff.

[LSTOWELL]

probably just another day at Publix without proper paper products


Maybe someone inspected too many zucchini’s before finding the perfect one?

[Carla B]

Daughter-in-law's first encounter with Instacart a few weeks ago was unique. Guy delivering the groceries accidentally backed his car into one of the garage doors. Didn't apologize, just said "InstaCart will pay for it." They are paying and, since the doors are old and can't be matched, Instacart is buying two new ones.

Other than that, the order from Costco was fine.

[Scorpyo]

Relax everyone. He was screaming at me. I took the last 10 packages of TP (12 rolls per package). He didn't like that. We made up outside. I sold him one of the 120 rolls for $10. All's well that ends well.

[LiverpoolWalrus]

I notice some healing going on here and I'm glad. Not one person has mentioned that during his screaming tirade he could have spewed billions of virus-laden droplets throughout the entire store if he's positive for Covid-19!

[Holpat39]

Maybe people want to see what they are purchasing in the way of fresh produce and fresh meat products. Not everyone is into home delivery and maybe their only chance to get out of isolation for an hour or two providing they are wearing their face masks.

[LI SNOWBIRD]

Perhaps he was just purchasing Ice Sreammmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm... ..:1rotfl::1rotfl:

VERY FUNNY:1rotfl:

[theruizs]

Why are you still going to supermarkets? Everyone can avoid the screaming, facemask debates, aisle direction jujitsu, etc by simply ordering delivery or curbside pickup.

Publix has an excellent online app for doing this. You shop online and put what need in your cart and submit it with your payment method. It tells you how long it might be before you get a store shopper, but it almost always happens faster. When a shopper is available you get a notice that he/she has started putting your order together. You get their name and they communicate with you throughout (if something isn’t available they suggest possible alternatives for you and you can decide). You are then notified when they have checked out (the final amount is charged to your card) and are on the way. They leave your order at your door. They wear a mask throughout the whole process. We use it about once a week. Works great!

[rmd2]

Relax everyone. He was screaming at me. I took the last 10 packages of TP (12 rolls per package). He didn't like that. We made up outside. I sold him one of the 120 rolls for $10. All's well that ends well.

I thought it was ONE package of toilet Paper (not 10 packages) per person. No wonder he was upset!

[Holpat39]

Maybe he should have done it outside or just maybe he is an inconsiderate demanding fool and always has been.

[MandoMan]

While shopping at Colony Publix this morning, some guy was screaming very loudly &*% $#@* *& His profane screaming fit could be heard from one end of the store to the other. I don't know how his screaming fit was diffused but it only lasted about 10 seconds. That was 10 seconds too long for me. I didn't see the altercation and I'm glad I didn't.

Nerves are on edge. How much worse can this get?

Maybe low blood sugar. Needs to eat before shopping. Or perhaps he wore flip-flops and ran over his toes with a shopping cart or dropped a can on his toes. Maybe someone filled a cart with some hard-to-find necessity, leaving none for others.

[coffeebean]

So you heard someone’s 10 second profane screaming fit . 10 seconds and it stopped. 10 seconds out of your life. Maybe he needed to scream. I do. You do. These are very hard times for everyone. Harder than ever before. People scream for many different reasons. No one knows what this person was going through. Someone in his family may have died or is very sick. My wife has cancer. Others have so many reasons to scream. For those 10 seconds his life just needed to scream.
It was just 10 seconds. Please have a good day everyone.

Sorry, but respectfully disagree with your sentiment. This guy was screaming AT someone, using profane language. That does not fly in my book, especially when in a public place. Gotta scream? Do it in your bathroom!

[coffeebean]

We lived in a town that was one of the safest in America, according to many sources. A beautiful new grocery store was opened. A former employee came back to the store with his sword and cut off the head of a manager, while the store was open. Thank God I wasn’t there at the time, but this was definitely worse than ������ screaming.

Honestly.....I did not need to read about this tragedy.

[coffeebean]

I thought it was ONE package of toilet Paper (not 10 packages) per person. No wonder he was upset!

I took that comment to be "tongue in cheek". No?

[fdpaq0580]

Sorry, but respectfully disagree with your sentiment. This guy was screaming AT someone, using profane language. That does not fly in my book, especially when in a public place. Gotta scream? Do it in your bathroom!

While, under normal circumstances I agree with you, there could be extenuating circumstances. After reading this far I am beginning to think no one knows exactly what really was going on. Just comments, opinions or jokes. I have witnessed occasions when a person with Tourette syndrome or a developmental disability has acted out for some reason. If you were there and actually witnessed the outburst then I bow to your greater knowledge of this unfortunate situation.

[Dilligas]

There are some things I like to look at or even taste before I buy. I do not want some grocery picker choosing what I am to eat. In particular, fruits, vegetables, meats, and fish. I could site many examples but for instance, do you want someone picking you a package of sour grapes, too ripe of bananas, a fatty piece of beef, or a gallon of milk from the front with a best buy date about to expire? My life is not so busy that I cannot enjoy the process of choosing my foods. (Used to work on farms and in markets in my distant younger days) I saw things happening to extend food life that keep me alert.
Gee, I'd appreciate it if you would not handle my produce. I am sure you are 'feeling & tasting' without gloves or possibly a mask. In this pandemic time, you are being extremely inconsiderate of your fellow man.

[600th Photo Sq]

I was there about 10 30 am and all quiet on the western front

That " Publix " is actually considered " East " :doggie:

[Flamingodoll]

When you order your food someone else is picking it out. I go to the store and don't where a mask. Life is to short to live afraid of everything. Besides I planted my own zucchini, squash and cucumber plants. Just the picked to the first zucchini the other day and having it for supper tonight.

[guysandy1960]

I heard he had a colonoscopy scheduled for tomorrow, and they were out of tp.:22yikes:

Kleenex and or paper toweling cut with a frozen food knife into proper size. Last we looked at Aldi's they had plenty of kleenex on hand.

[600th Photo Sq]

Instacart or any delivery service no tasting. No stealing involved at market. Go to deli or bakery ask for samples. Not suggesting you take a bite of an apple. Give me a break. Just trying to suggest that picking your own food may be a better way.

Sorry , I forgot to mention that I spent 5 yrs in prison for tasting a grape. I wonder why they package the grapes in open bags?

The packaging is simply to keep the grapes from getting soggy.

As for the 5yrs in the pen, you obviously had a lousy lawyer . Poor You :shocked:

[RedChariot]

I had groceries delivered once. Most items were fine, but there were a few issues. I asked for green bananas, I got very ripe, very bruised bananas. I also asked for Clorox wipes, I received 2 small jugs of Clorox bleach. The person who did my shopping did communicate with me and even text photos to me, but I want to pick out my own produce and meat.

I am having the same issues with Instacart for Colony Publix. The last 2 shoppers did not ask for my approval on a replacement. They are supposed to text you for your approval. They just bought the replacement. Won't bore you with all the errors. I'll just give anexample. Asked for Ghiradelli 72% chocolate squares. He brought 92% which is inedible. Tastes like chalk. Bought Almond milk with high sugar. Not the unsweetened that I ordered. I am diabetic. Thinsliced bread instead of regular sliced. Instacart had to make a refund for all of the above. Time consuming emails back and forth with Instacart to achieve refunds. Also every item is more expensive than in the store. There is a delivery charge. There is a charge for the shopper's tip.

[JoMar]

Unfortunately there are way too many scared and paranoid people around right now. They have bought into this government and media generated over-reaction to a virus. Based on testing we now know that this virus will have about the same mortality rate as the flu that comes around every year, meaning that this whole thing was unnecessary. Some confrontations are inevitable as the paranoid want you to be like them.

Another misinformed <sigh>

[talleyjm]

Why are you still going to supermarkets? Everyone can avoid the screaming, facemask debates, aisle direction jujitsu, etc by simply ordering delivery or curbside pickup.

I like to do my own grocery shopping. I enjoy looking at new products. I don’t think foodies and folk who really enjoy cooking order their groceries. If you can’t handle the roller coaster that life is, just hunker down at home. No muss, no fuss❗️

[coffeebean]

While, under normal circumstances I agree with you, there could be extenuating circumstances. After reading this far I am beginning to think no one knows exactly what really was going on. Just comments, opinions or jokes. I have witnessed occasions when a person with Tourette syndrome or a developmental disability has acted out for some reason. If you were there and actually witnessed the outburst then I bow to your greater knowledge of this unfortunate situation.

I was in the store but not near the commotion. The guy was so loud, I'm sure he could be heard from all four corners of the store. He was THAT loud.

[coffeebean]

Gee, I'd appreciate it if you would not handle my produce. I am sure you are 'feeling & tasting' without gloves or possibly a mask. In this pandemic time, you are being extremely inconsiderate of your fellow man.

Got to handle the produce. That is why I shop in person. I want to see all sides of the apples, peppers and what ever else I'm buying. I don't purchase bruised fruit or vegetables and many times the bruises are not visible until you turn them over.

WASH the produce when you get home. I mean really really wash them. I used to rinse these things with water and call it a day. Since this pandemic, I wash the produce with Dawn and rinse really well. How can you not? Are you going to assume those fruits and veggies have not been handled by others? I think not!

[Topspinmo]

Instacart or any delivery service no tasting. No stealing involved at market. Go to deli or bakery ask for samples. Not suggesting you take a bite of an apple. Give me a break. Just trying to suggest that picking your own food may be a better way.

Sorry , I forgot to mention that I spent 5 yrs in prison for tasting a grape. I wonder why they package the grapes in open bags?

Yes, they will give you break, it only misdemeanor! Remember I told you so.

[coffeebean]

When you order your food someone else is picking it out. I go to the store and don't where a mask. Life is to short to live afraid of everything. Besides I planted my own zucchini, squash and cucumber plants. Just the picked to the first zucchini the other day and having it for supper tonight.

When someone wears a mask it is not because they are afraid. Someone wears a mask to protect others. No one knows if they are an asymptomatic carrier. That is why when a person wears a mask, they are preventing their droplets from getting into the air, even when they talk. I don't wear a mask to protect myself. I wear a mask to protect you!

Take look at this quick video which easily demonstrates how droplets are blocked when a mask is worn. Just think of every one of those droplets carrying the virus. Here is the video.............

How a mask blocks droplets - YouTube (https://youtu.be/F0RcH9DfuyE)

[coffeebean]

Kleenex and or paper toweling cut with a frozen food knife into proper size. Last we looked at Aldi's they had plenty of kleenex on hand.

Huh?

[Topspinmo]

Daughter-in-law's first encounter with Instacart a few weeks ago was unique. Guy delivering the groceries accidentally backed his car into one of the garage doors. Didn't apologize, just said "InstaCart will pay for it." They are paying and, since the doors are old and can't be matched, Instacart is buying two new ones.

Other than that, the order from Costco was fine.

What happen when accidents occur on you’re property you’re responsible? What? The don’t have good shyster company lawyer?

[Topspinmo]

All this public behavior started in the 70’s when “they” started closing down the insane asylums across the country.


Are you sure it wasn’t the baby boomers?

[Topspinmo]

If you use a credit card you can get “cash back”. Plus you don’t have to touch the thousands of germs on your money. And neither does the cashier.

I prefer debit card, that way they can drain my bank account. Cash still king for few more months, till it’s worthless.

[golfing eagles]

When someone wears a mask it is not because they are afraid. Someone wears a mask to protect others. No one knows if they are an asymptomatic carrier. That is why when a person wears a mask, they are preventing their droplets from getting into the air, even when they talk. I don't wear a mask to protect myself. I wear a mask to protect you!

Take look at this quick video which easily demonstrates how droplets are blocked when a mask is worn. Just think of every one of those droplets carrying the virus. Here is the video.............

How a mask blocks droplets - YouTube (https://youtu.be/F0RcH9DfuyE)

And we all thank you for that.

Now please explain the people who drive in their car alone with the windows up wearing a mask.
Or those riding in their golf cart alone with a mask.
Are those people afraid? Or are they "protecting" their steering wheels????

[dillywho]

Why are you still going to supermarkets? Everyone can avoid the screaming, facemask debates, aisle direction jujitsu, etc by simply ordering delivery or curbside pickup.

It is way more expensive and many people have to watch every penny, especially right now. This is not a 'one size fits all' situation.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

So you heard someone’s 10 second profane screaming fit . 10 seconds and it stopped. 10 seconds out of your life. Maybe he needed to scream. I do. You do. These are very hard times for everyone. Harder than ever before. People scream for many different reasons. No one knows what this person was going through. Someone in his family may have died or is very sick. My wife has cancer. Others have so many reasons to scream. For those 10 seconds his life just needed to scream.
It was just 10 seconds. Please have a good day everyone.

Once, a few years ago, I was working at a particular store. Parents sometimes brought their kids with them, but it wasn't a common thing outside of Back to School Season.

On a particular day, a mom came in with her toddler. The toddler was making a fuss in every aisle - we could hear him whining MOMMY I WANT....

He was getting pretty worked up, and eventually it sent him into a full-blown temper tantrum complete with uncontrollable gasping and physical shuddering.

Mom, the trooper that she was, got him safely through the aisles, getting what she needed, and finally they ended up at my cashier line. The kid was still screaming - I mean SCREAMING. As if she was beating him bloody - even though she clearly hadn't laid a hand on him, or even raised her voice.

So - I screamed too. Shocked the crap out of my fellow co-workers but I figured hey - if it's good enough for this kid to get it out of his system, it's good enough for me.

Well that shut this kid up quick in a hurry. And everyone in line laughed their butts off. It was a wonderful day.

[fdpaq0580]

When someone wears a mask it is not because they are afraid. Someone wears a mask to protect others. No one knows if they are an asymptomatic carrier. That is why when a person wears a mask, they are preventing their droplets from getting into the air, even when they talk. I don't wear a mask to protect myself. I wear a mask to protect you!

Take look at this quick video which easily demonstrates how droplets are blocked when a mask is worn. Just think of every one of those droplets carrying the virus. Here is the video.............

How a mask blocks droplets - YouTube (https://youtu.be/F0RcH9DfuyE)

Coffee bean, you are right. In most cases the mask is to protect others, a respectful, kind and even noble gesture for the health and well-being of others who may be at risk. Sadly, those who don't understand this simple concept are either really too dumb to get it, but I think in most cases they just don't Want to get it.
Like you, I'll wear my mask to the store, make sure the fruits and veggies I choose are in good shape and clean them at home.

[fdpaq0580]

And we all thank you for that.

Now please explain the people who drive in their car alone with the windows up wearing a mask.
Or those riding in their golf cart alone with a mask.
Are those people afraid? Or are they "protecting" their steering wheels????

Thought I explained this a few days ago. I can only say why I did it. I wore my mask into the grocery store. After checkout, loaded groceries into car and drove home. Mask was not bothering me and I didn't even think to remove it until I got home. Silly me? Also, some folks with allergies may wear masks in golf carts for reasons totally unrelated to covid. You, golfing eagles, are smart, but, either you are just making a joke I am to slow to pick up on, or, in this one instance you didn't have all the facts. I honestly look forward to your input.

[Marvic 1]

So you heard someone’s 10 second profane screaming fit . 10 seconds and it stopped. 10 seconds out of your life. Maybe he needed to scream. I do. You do. These are very hard times for everyone. Harder than ever before. People scream for many different reasons. No one knows what this person was going through. Someone in his family may have died or is very sick. My wife has cancer. Others have so many reasons to scream. For those 10 seconds his life just needed to scream.
It was just 10 seconds. Please have a good day everyone.

It takes less then a second to pull a trigger...
This wacko you say that only took 10 seconds could of done a lot of damage. It's NOT normal to yell from the top of your lungs in public places..

[golfing eagles]

Thought I explained this a few days ago. I can only say why I did it. I wore my mask into the grocery store. After checkout, loaded groceries into car and drove home. Mask was not bothering me and I didn't even think to remove it until I got home. Silly me? Also, some folks with allergies may wear masks in golf carts for reasons totally unrelated to covid. You, golfing eagles, are smart, but, either you are just making a joke I am to slow to pick up on, or, in this one instance you didn't have all the facts. I honestly look forward to your input.

No, not directed at you. I can accept the few people who forget to take it off, but I've seen many dozens of drivers doing this and dozens more just out in their carts no golf bags in back. Personally, I think the poster put out by the PARKS AND RECREATION people that stated "masks are required for all indoor and outdoor activities" was misinterpreted by many. It only applies to parks and rec centers, NOT walking, riding in carts, golfing, cycling, or any outdoor activity where social distancing is easy, and especially not to driving your car. (The steering wheel part was a joke)

[Marvic 1]

Perhaps they were out of TP due to hoarding. I have felt like screaming several times in Publix when almost run over by some NYer with a push cart and do curse under my mask but no one can hear me. At this age and what I have been through in life I have earned the right to scream any time I want. I go to Costco in Orlando and if I curse there most all speak a foreign language so no one understands me.

Your a strange one... "Some New Yorker with a Push Cart", did the shopping cart have NY license plates on it?
Most people that speak other languages can also understand English, unless of cause they are illegals... In the Orlando/Kissimmee areas they are mostly Puerto Ricans, American Citizens that DO understand the language you were ready to curse with....

[fdpaq0580]

No, not directed at you. I can accept the few people who forget to take it off, but I've seen many dozens of drivers doing this and dozens more just out in their carts no golf bags in back. Personally, I think the poster put out by the PARKS AND RECREATION people that stated "masks are required for all indoor and outdoor activities" was misinterpreted by many. It only applies to parks and rec centers, NOT walking, riding in carts, golfing, cycling, or any outdoor activity where social distancing is easy, and especially not to driving your car. (The steering wheel part was a joke)

In truth I did get the steering wheel joke. But I still stand by the allergy scenario as being a legit reason for a mask in many outdoor situations.

[golfing eagles]

In truth I did get the steering wheel joke. But I still stand by the allergy scenario as being a legit reason for a mask in many outdoor situations.

Conceded. Except I didn't notice all those "allergy sufferers" wearing a mask last year. New allergies????:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

[Curtisbwp]

You said that "your nerves were on edge" that tells me that you are a woman or a cowerdly man. I am a person who grew up in inner city federal houseing projects where there were fights, stabbing and shootings EVERY day. I volunteered for combat in Viet Nam because i felt it was safer for me there. Contrary to your cowardly fear i was trained to "face the fire" i have confidence, courage (od perhaps stupidity) bur my nerves WOULD NOT be on edge, i would have confrunted the situation. Most people DO NOT have the couarge to do so. Or the training to do so. Please do not consider this a slam on you. I have trainrd my 5 children to act responsibly and DO NOT turn your back and run when another person is in need

[fdpaq0580]

Conceded. Except I didn't notice all those "allergy sufferers" wearing a mask last year. New allergies????:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

Side effects of the new medications.?.

[golfing eagles]

Side effects of the new medications.?.

More likely a side effect of the media:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

[kathy1516]

Not that simple ordering and delivery dates are sketchy. I tried to order online from Winn Dixie and before I could I needed to pay $99 for the service which was immediately deducted from my bank account. After spending considerable amount of time with my shopping list, I tried to check out. It wouldn’t let me checkout because there was no delivery dates available!! Forget online. Waste of time. I’d rather get my own groceries on my time schedule. And I demanded my money be returned as this service was a sham. I got it back! Won’t use those services ever again.

[fdpaq0580]

More likely a side effect of the media:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

I feel a sneeze coming on. I better go pour another shot of media-cation.

[LindaMcK]

Roob1. Great reply. I got a good laugh out of it.

[thelegges]

Not that simple ordering and delivery dates are sketchy. I tried to order online from Winn Dixie and before I could I needed to pay $99 for the service which was immediately deducted from my bank account. After spending considerable amount of time with my shopping list, I tried to check out. It wouldn’t let me checkout because there was no delivery dates available!! Forget online. Waste of time. I’d rather get my own groceries on my time schedule. And I demanded my money be returned as this service was a sham. I got it back! Won’t use those services ever again.
It would be helpful for what service you tried. Winn Dixie does not have a service. I use Amazon, Which has Whole Foods, and shipped, never a problem. Have used amazon even the day after hurricane, arrived complete and on time

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

Your a strange one... "Some New Yorker with a Push Cart", did the shopping cart have NY license plates on it?
Most people that speak other languages can also understand English, unless of cause they are illegals... In the Orlando/Kissimmee areas they are mostly Puerto Ricans, American Citizens that DO understand the language you were ready to curse with....

People are not illegal. Peoples' actions are legal/illegal.

Also, there are millions of undocumented immigrants in the USA, most of whom speak English as a second language. How many languages do YOU speak?

I had the privilege of working with a man who just left for his homeland because the risk for COVID there was lower than the risk for it here. He spoke two dialects of Spanish from South America, Castillian Spanish (from Spain), Quebecois (a French language of Canada), Portuguese, German, and English. His cousin who lives in the USA is undocumented. His cousin speaks all the same languages.

Before criticizing people who you THINK don't speak English simply because they don't have the correct authorizations to live in this country, consider your own linguistic abilities (or lack thereof).

[EdFNJ]

Now please explain the people who drive in their car alone with the windows up wearing a mask.
Or those riding in their golf cart alone with a mask.
Are those people afraid? Or are they "protecting" their steering wheels????
Neither, they're very confused. ;)

[NavyVet]

You scream
I scream
The police come
It's awkward.

All kidding aside though, maybe the guy has PTSD and there was just one too many "last straws" in his day that put him over the edge. I get triggered by confrontation so this is how I handle a rude ahole that gets in my face. I smile sweetly and say "Lucky for you I am a nice person. The NEXT Veteran with PTSD you verbally attack might not be. Keep that in mind."

[kathy1516]

It was Shipt. Real scam artists. $99 a year. Not worth two cents!

[CFrance]

Publix has an excellent online app for doing this. You shop online and put what need in your cart and submit it with your payment method. It tells you how long it might be before you get a store shopper, but it almost always happens faster. When a shopper is available you get a notice that he/she has started putting your order together. You get their name and they communicate with you throughout (if something isn’t available they suggest possible alternatives for you and you can decide). You are then notified when they have checked out (the final amount is charged to your card) and are on the way. They leave your order at your door. They wear a mask throughout the whole process. We use it about once a week. Works great!
Is this different from Instacart?

[coffeebean]

And we all thank you for that.

Now please explain the people who drive in their car alone with the windows up wearing a mask.
Or those riding in their golf cart alone with a mask.
Are those people afraid? Or are they "protecting" their steering wheels????

I have only one answer to your query......I've done it myself. When I'm "store hopping", rather than removing my mask I keep it on when driving in the car. I remove the mask when I've left the last store I plan to go to. Then I throw away my disposable mask that I make myself. I don't take off my mask when I'm in my golf cart when I go from Publix to Walmart grocery across the street.

That is what I do. If I'm not going into indoor spaces, I certainly do not wear a mask when in my car or golf cart. I also do not wear a mask when I'm outdoors and can easily maintain social distancing.

[coffeebean]

Once, a few years ago, I was working at a particular store. Parents sometimes brought their kids with them, but it wasn't a common thing outside of Back to School Season.

On a particular day, a mom came in with her toddler. The toddler was making a fuss in every aisle - we could hear him whining MOMMY I WANT....

He was getting pretty worked up, and eventually it sent him into a full-blown temper tantrum complete with uncontrollable gasping and physical shuddering.

Mom, the trooper that she was, got him safely through the aisles, getting what she needed, and finally they ended up at my cashier line. The kid was still screaming - I mean SCREAMING. As if she was beating him bloody - even though she clearly hadn't laid a hand on him, or even raised her voice.

So - I screamed too. Shocked the crap out of my fellow co-workers but I figured hey - if it's good enough for this kid to get it out of his system, it's good enough for me.

Well that shut this kid up quick in a hurry. And everyone in line laughed their butts off. It was a wonderful day.

Just like the dog wisperer, Cesar Millan. Right? It is called redirecting.

[Nick662]

This was my very first encounter of screaming in all my years of any type of shopping. Sign of the times, I guess.

I guess you've never shopped in NY :)

[BamaBoy451]

More likely a side effect of the media:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

That alone could bring on an onset of Tourette's. It does me sometimes!:clap2:

[Mumbles]

Also a lot of us don't use credit cards to buy groceries. I usually use cash. You can't do that if you order online.

As far as paying for my groceries, I don't mind using my own $10/$20 bills that I've had for at least a week before using them. However, since money is a germy thing at best, I don't want any cash coming back to me in raw form. Otherwise, I'll end up having to decontaminate it all when I get home. So I usually use a credit card.

[Mumbles]

Unfortunately there are way too many scared and paranoid people around right now. They have bought into this government and media generated over-reaction to a virus. Based on testing we now know that this virus will have about the same mortality rate as the flu that comes around every year, meaning that this whole thing was unnecessary. Some confrontations are inevitable as the paranoid want you to be like them.

Absolutely NOT NOT NOT. We WILL definitely have over 90,000 deaths by year's end. NO WAY you get that many virus/flu deaths every year in the US. Plus, those who absolutely quarantine carefully, wear a face mask anywhere, and keep distancing will not catch the virus. It isn't air borne. So, that PATIENCE will pay off in mid-year 2021 when the anti-virus will be ready to inject in any and all. Won't do any good to those who have already died or have horribly ruined lungs or kidneys or liver or arteries. Those, my friends, are SO worth not getting. God help us all.

[Mumbles]

When you order your food someone else is picking it out. I go to the store and don't where a mask. Life is to short to live afraid of everything. Besides I planted my own zucchini, squash and cucumber plants. Just the picked to the first zucchini the other day and having it for supper tonight.

Although I fully agree that, for many, life IS too short and that it isn't worth it to be afraid of everything. BUT, look at that Korean man who got his happy on and went to three different packed-with-people places without a mask and little to no distancing.
RESULT: AT LEAST 84 people became infected by his being a positive. As most of us know, they mapped out the people with whom he was physically closest to, so they know how those people got infected.

[Mumbles]

And we all thank you for that.

Now please explain the people who drive in their car alone with the windows up wearing a mask.
Or those riding in their golf cart alone with a mask.
Are those people afraid? Or are they "protecting" their steering wheels????

IMHO, there are mask types that have to be tied in two place, preferably using a slip-knot so it can come off more easily. Otherwise, they'll have that sucker on their face for a while. Depends on how difficult it is to remember that you're positive.

[Mumbles]

No, not directed at you. I can accept the few people who forget to take it off, but I've seen many dozens of drivers doing this and dozens more just out in their carts no golf bags in back. Personally, I think the poster put out by the PARKS AND RECREATION people that stated "masks are required for all indoor and outdoor activities" was misinterpreted by many. It only applies to parks and rec centers, NOT walking, riding in carts, golfing, cycling, or any outdoor activity where social distancing is easy, and especially not to driving your car. (The steering wheel part was a joke)

I know you don't REEEEALY mean you "can't accept" someone who is wearing a mask, even in his/her car...regardless the reasons. It does not matter one tiny, microsopic bit why someone would wear a mask in his/her car (unless they are a thief and want to conceal their identity). Careful, you may soon be deputized by the Annoyance Police.

[gadaboutgal]

I wear my mask in my car.
I have found that sometimes wearing my mask in my car is more efficient than taking it off and then putting it back on almost immediately .
Example: went to Walgreens, got in car and drove across the street to get gas, got back in car to drive a minute to Publix.
Constantly taking the mask off and on is not prudent. Hands over mask, hands on whatever, hands back on face adjusting the mask. Too much a possibility of virus or germs!

[golfing eagles]

I know you don't REEEEALY mean you "can't accept" someone who is wearing a mask, even in his/her car...regardless the reasons. It does not matter one tiny, microsopic bit why someone would wear a mask in his/her car (unless they are a thief and want to conceal their identity). Careful, you may soon be deputized by the Annoyance Police.

Did you read the posts I was responding to and the context of my answer. I didn't say I couldn't accept any person, they are free to do what they want. I said I couldn't accept THE REASON for wearing a mask in a car was that they forgot to take it off. It may apply to some of the people, but not the dozens upon dozens that I have observed. The same with the allergy theory. Maybe a few, but then where were all the masks last year? My OPINION was that the poster put out by the recreation dept. was misleading, you are entitled to your opinion as well

[Villageswimmer]

And we all thank you for that.

Now please explain the people who drive in their car alone with the windows up wearing a mask.
Or those riding in their golf cart alone with a mask.
Are those people afraid? Or are they "protecting" their steering wheels????

This falls in the MYOB category.

[golfing eagles]

This falls in the MYOB category.

Actually, this whole thread falls in the MYOB category. But this is TOTV, so what else is new?
IRL, there are hundreds of self appointed "monitors" roaming the grocery stores, the pools, the golf courses and the restaurants who definitely fall into the MYOB category. They will argue that they are "protecting" the public, but in reality they never grew out of the 3rd grade hall monitor personae.

[coffeebean]

I guess you've never shopped in NY :)
Does Long Island count? Born and raised there and left for South Florida in 1976. Back to New Jersey for 16 years in 2000. Does that count?

[Boomer]

Good morning, golfing eagles,

I have a question for you. I am not trying to be snarky. I seriously want to know what you think:

In past posts, you have made it clear that you are a retired doctor.

If you were still practicing, what would you be telling your patients? What would you say to them, not only about masks, but about precautions, in general? What protocols would you insist upon being in place in your office?

I hope you will answer.

Thank you.

Sincerely,
Boomer

[coffeebean]

As far as paying for my groceries, I don't mind using my own $10/$20 bills that I've had for at least a week before using them. However, since money is a germy thing at best, I don't want any cash coming back to me in raw form. Otherwise, I'll end up having to decontaminate it all when I get home. So I usually use a credit card.

Think about people using cash to pay for their fast food then immediately eat the food without washing their hands. Used to happen all the time, everywhere fast food is sold. Think of ball parks and all those people buying hot dogs with cash then eating the hot dog right away. This is why we have immune systems. This new virus out there has added something to the mix that humanity has not anticipated though. Gotta be more careful now.

[coffeebean]

Absolutely NOT NOT NOT. We WILL definitely have over 90,000 deaths by year's end. NO WAY you get that many virus/flu deaths every year in the US. Plus, those who absolutely quarantine carefully, wear a face mask anywhere, and keep distancing will not catch the virus. It isn't air borne. So, that PATIENCE will pay off in mid-year 2021 when the anti-virus will be ready to inject in any and all. Won't do any good to those who have already died or have horribly ruined lungs or kidneys or liver or arteries. Those, my friends, are SO worth not getting. God help us all.

You replied to a post that said "based on testing............". That is absolutely correct. The more antibody testing that is done, the more people we will find have had the disease but were asymptomatic. The more active virus testing that is done is also finding people that are positive and are asymptomatic. These statistics will drive the mortality rate way down from were it is now. So......yes, this virus may turn out to be not nearly as deadly as it looks now. Thus, Covid will probably be like the flu when it comes to mortality rate. Covid is more contagious however, so Covid may have many more people infected but are not impacted by the virus.

[coffeebean]

I know you don't REEEEALY mean you "can't accept" someone who is wearing a mask, even in his/her car...regardless the reasons. It does not matter one tiny, microsopic bit why someone would wear a mask in his/her car (unless they are a thief and want to conceal their identity). Careful, you may soon be deputized by the Annoyance Police.

Gee, I was able to read the word "microscopic". My eye glasses prescription is still good. Thanks for that. :)

[Moderator]

The topic of this thread is the episode of screaming at Publix. It has strayed far from that topic and is now closed.

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