[coffeebean]

Originally Posted by 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.

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

[coffeebean]

Originally Posted by rmd2

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]

Originally Posted by coffeebean

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]

Originally Posted by mtdjed

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]

Originally Posted by Stuart Zaikov

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

That " Publix " is actually considered " East "

[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]

Originally Posted by roob1

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

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]

Originally Posted by mtdjed

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

[RedChariot]

Originally Posted by Northwoods

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]

Originally Posted by devorejh

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]

Originally Posted by GoodLife

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]

Originally Posted by fdpaq0580

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]

Originally Posted by Dilligas

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]

Originally Posted by mtdjed

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]

Originally Posted by 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.

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