[coffeebean]

Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby

I really miss ice cream.

Hubby was actually able to get Ben and Jerry's New York Super Fudge Chunk ice cream at Winn Dixie. Yay! I haven't had that in ages since I usually treat myself to ice cream in either Kilwins or Hershey's in Brownwood. It was so weird to actually have a pint of ice cream in our freezer. He got it home still frozen.

[coffeebean]

Originally Posted by Vknanu3

Almost everyone is wearing masks at the grocery store. Social distancing was started to keep unmasked people from transmitting or contracting the virus.
So why are we so obsessive about this now?
Think!

We are still to be social distancing and washing our hands frequently. Wearing masks in areas where social distancing is not as easy to maintain is just an added bonus. We are not to be slacking off on the guidelines which have been in place prior to the request that we wear face protection too.

[coffeebean]

Originally Posted by DianeM

Because probably at least 50% are NOT wearing masks. Personally I think this one way aisle designation is a waste of time but just as a result of trying to do SOMETHING when feeling helpless.

I haven't been to any grocery stores in quite a while and have not seen the one way aisles. My aim is to get in the store and get out as quickly as possible. (I don't mow anyone down so don't worry about that!) One way aisles will be a hindrance to getting in and out quickly. Hope I''m wrong about that.

[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by Bridget Eichaker

I think one way aisles is a great idea

In theory, but people are generally clueless. Then of course you get the couple just standing in the aisle blocking with their cart while they decide between the 1% and 2% milk.
Before someone says it, NO I AM NOT WAITING.
Yesterday at Sam's Club I went to get something from one of the refrigerators and a woman was just standing in front of talking on her cell phone. When I said "excuse me" her response was "I'll be done in a minute or two". My response of course was "unless you want me 4 inches from your face, you're done NOW. I'm sure the cell reception is just as good 6 feet further down the aisle"

[DianeM]

Originally Posted by golfing eagles

In theory, but people are generally clueless. Then of course you get the couple just standing in the aisle blocking with their cart while they decide between the 1% and 2% milk.
Before someone says it, NO I AM NOT WAITING.
Yesterday at Sam's Club I went to get something from one of the refrigerators and a woman was just standing in front of talking on her cell phone. When I said "excuse me" her response was "I'll be done in a minute or two". My response of course was "unless you want me 4 inches from your face, you're done NOW. I'm sure the cell reception is just as good 6 feet further down the aisle"

I would have said the same thing to cell phone Sally.

[coffeebean]

Originally Posted by golfing eagles

In theory, but people are generally clueless. Then of course you get the couple just standing in the aisle blocking with their cart while they decide between the 1% and 2% milk.
Before someone says it, NO I AM NOT WAITING.
Yesterday at Sam's Club I went to get something from one of the refrigerators and a woman was just standing in front of talking on her cell phone. When I said "excuse me" her response was "I'll be done in a minute or two". My response of course was "unless you want me 4 inches from your face, you're done NOW. I'm sure the cell reception is just as good 6 feet further down the aisle"

How can people be so clueless and inconsiderate? It baffles me.

[coffeebean]

Originally Posted by golfing eagles

In theory, but people are generally clueless. Then of course you get the couple just standing in the aisle blocking with their cart while they decide between the 1% and 2% milk.
Before someone says it, NO I AM NOT WAITING.
Yesterday at Sam's Club I went to get something from one of the refrigerators and a woman was just standing in front of talking on her cell phone. When I said "excuse me" her response was "I'll be done in a minute or two". My response of course was "unless you want me 4 inches from your face, you're done NOW. I'm sure the cell reception is just as good 6 feet further down the aisle"

What was her response? Did she move her ass?

[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by coffeebean

What was her response? Did she move her ass?

Yep, after showing quite a bit of "attitude". She was about 400#, so I didn't want to get sat on.

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by Jazzman

They should hang the arrows in a placard from the ceiling. Most people don’t look at the floor when walking.

Especially pushing cart.

[coffeebean]

Originally Posted by golfing eagles

yep, after showing quite a bit of "attitude". She was about 400#, so i didn't want to get sat on.

lol!

[xcaligirl]

Originally Posted by Rapscallion St Croix

One-way aisles to facilitate social distancing. They are doing this in Northern Virginia now.

I was in Publix and saw an arrow in the MIDDLE of the aisle, not on the entrance or exit. That really doesn't help the customer... I haven't been to any other Publix's in the area, just one that I normally won't go into due to 'poor service'

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

Originally Posted by coffeebean

Hubby was actually able to get Ben and Jerry's New York Super Fudge Chunk ice cream at Winn Dixie. Yay! I haven't had that in ages since I usually treat myself to ice cream in either Kilwins or Hershey's in Brownwood. It was so weird to actually have a pint of ice cream in our freezer. He got it home still frozen.

I'll have to check tomorrow morning then. I know Publix doesn't carry Talenti banana caramel fudge swirl, but maybe I can find B&J's coffee toffee crunch. And god forbid anyone down here ever heard of Giffords and the planet might just bust open. What I wouldn't give for their toasted coconut. Le sigh.

[JoMar]

Originally Posted by DianeM

Gee but I’ve been grocery shopping forever and never bumped into anyone or experienced any sort of chaos. Where in the world do you shop? I wore a mask last week and hated every second of that. I do not wear gloves because I can wash my hands. Common sense has to take control and 1/2” tape on the floor is meaningless.

That was my response to a previous poster who wants it to be the same way. So for those that want to rush through and those that are willing to help each other trying to occupy the same space will create chaos....it has happened when hurricanes come here and really occurs when nor'easters hit the mid atlantic. The good news is it appears the majority seem to get it.

[EdFNJ]

Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby

I'll have to check tomorrow morning then. I know Publix doesn't carry Talenti banana caramel fudge swirl,

Ohhhhh but they do! Likely just out of stock. Just finished our 2nd pint last night from a couple weeks ago BOGO at Publix Colony ! I love the little rubber balls on the bottom. Now we have to work on the 2 Caribbean Coconut!

They are "vendor filled" items so the store doesn't order by flavor, it up to the vendor rep guy filling the freezer what they get depending on what's on his truck at the time. PRO TIP: Best selection is the day or 2 BEFORE the BOGO starts. You pay more but get better selection

[DianeM]

Originally Posted by JoMar

That was my response to a previous poster who wants it to be the same way. So for those that want to rush through and those that are willing to help each other trying to occupy the same space will create chaos....it has happened when hurricanes come here and really occurs when nor'easters hit the mid atlantic. The good news is it appears the majority seem to get it.

Not sure I follow but I’ve been here for hurricanes and saw no chaos - crowded but no chaos. Most people, if they brave going to the store, do not want to make an all day project out of it.