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My family has made fun of me for years for keeping the pantry full, along with the linen closet for paper products. Today one of my sons stopped by. He lives in his own apartment. No TP and couldn’t find any at the grocery. He’s not laughing anymore. I gave him a 12 pack.
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I feel tired. I feel if my mother asks me again for diet coke, I'll scream. My mother has little regard for my health. She's very transparent when she calls to ask, "How are You Feeling? She does that about twice a year, sincerely. The rest of the time it just means if you've still got legs (surgery or Corona be damned)please bring me diet coke.
She lost .50 in the soda machine downstairs two years ago, so she refuses to use the soda machine.
I have a compromised immune system and I'm just so fearful of going out now. But mostly I'm simply frustrated that my mother remains self centered, even in a pandemic.
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Earlybird,

Exactly!!! Irresponsible! He is sending a terrible message to the students. How can he feel this is a wise decision? Dumb!
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NeedHelpWithMom,
He has lost his mind. I could not believe it when I listened to the new this morning. How dumb and irresponsible!
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I am not slamming anyone’s religious beliefs but has Jerry Falwell, Jr. lost his freakin mind?

I just read the article in the Washington Post about Falwell’s decision to allow students to return to Liberty University to live in the dorms after being on spring break. Ridiculous! Not very Christian or very smart to invite students not to practice social distancing.

Greeez, I am glad that my daughter is at a public university (LSU) and they were responsible by being respectful of social distancing, even before the governor placed a state wide ban in place for Louisiana.
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OMG Riverdale! Thanks for the laugh!
“just tell her your phone is quarantined”! Priceless!
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Since she is already complaining and "inconvenienced" maybe you should tell her your phone is quarantined between certain hours. You can choose.

My mother has had aspects of her personality that bothered me for years. I am grateful though that she is not a complainer. She actually became more bearable after a stroke. That tuned down some of the eccentricities which were bothersome,including trying to publish a book at 89.
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You mean I get to whine?! I love you guys! Thank you for the outlet and caveat sarcasm alert;

I'm experiencing an absolute miracle! 40 million people under lockdown in my state and apparently my mother is the ONLY ONE who is inconvenienced! Isn't that amazing! Her retirement home ( graduated care there etc..) was totally on the ball and instigated stringent safety procedures before they were required. Bunch of other safety rules but mainly residents are required to stay in their wee apartments though those capable are okay to go for socially safe distance walks in the lovely park right there. Meals are delivered to her door. Doctors come to her as needed. Pretty much more care and help than anywhere I can think of.

People are busting their asses to take care of residents and adjust to the situation and every day I keep hearing how 'ridiculous' it is, and how she is 'suffering', and on and on it's all about her! Never mind zillions of other people are also feeling penned up, worried about going out to get basic necessities, worried about money, etc.. etc...Never mind her own daughter won't see her partner for who knows how long, and what I wouldn't give to know food and medical help if needed would be provided in my home..really who wouldn't want that right now. Nope, no one can possibly be suffering more than her and she's gotta let me know it every. Single. Day.

I keep reminding her that millions of people are in the same boat ( and way worse ) ....and I lighten things up by saying that at least she's not shut in with a toddler, which usually gets a " hmmm, good point. " I've also started a 'book club' with her, a book should arrive in her mail soon and we will read the same book at the same time and discuss it ( if possible! ) and she likes that idea. But her Poor Me act is driving me around the bend, so THANK YOU for providing a safe venting place!!!

Seriously for ALL the workers at my mom's place ( and all healthcare workers )- I worship the ground they walk on. Sending them all the love.

Blessings to everybody...

PS Yes I do divert and even make an excuse to get off the phone as needed, but these daily check-ins are such a huge bummer
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I had a thought today :) If we here in the. US would all go European and install bidets in our bathrooms, we could do without TP !!!!
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I need to social distance from my thermostat. I can't make up my mind whether I'm cool or warm. I know I'm not ideal. Hard to imagine ideal again in my lifetime. I know I will never have less than 3 large packages of toilet paper. Can one imagine the sheer joy of buying toilet paper without the stress?
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Update, told our pharmacy we might transfer our business to another pharmacy due to staff throwing medication at my niece in a angry manner and getting the medication all screwed up. The owner told my niece the staff is under a lot stress, and the pharmacy we named closed down and all the customers are coming to her and line outside her place. I called the other pharmacy and they did not close, the customers have to call once they arrive and they will deliver the meds to them for the safety of customers and their staff. The worker is going to call the owner and deal with all this. We might not have to leave the pharmacy we might be thrown out.I
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NHWM, yes, Hoda LOVES her Saints!
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Glad,

Yep, lots of reruns on television. Hoda lived here in New Orleans for awhile. She worked here and got married here. They divorced. She speaks fondly of New Orleans and visits from time to time.

I hope you do not have the virus. Take care💗.
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Sent home Thursday because of possible exposure. So, I enjoy watching morning news. Time for Hoda and Jenna. They are running old prerecorded shows. They should have a statement that stays on because some people may think that quarantines are over since there is obviously a studio audience, time to party and socialize? Other live shows doing the same thing.
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Earlybird, hang in there! I was about to snap last night - went for a fast walk around a few blocks. Then sat in a dark room with headphones listening to John Denver. Why? Dunno. Just felt like some fiddle.

Balance restored.

9 rolls left..😕 Now looking at the garden foliage in a new way.
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X-ray.....now is the perfect time to put all your mismatched socks to use ;)
we have 16 rolls which should hopefully last us 16 days. If I can’t find toilet paper by then, guess what? Everyone can go through their sock drawer and pull out the socks that are missing it’s mate!

worse case scenario....dry corn husks. You can always find those on the Hispanic foods aisle. We’ve got some left from the last time I made tamales.
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Good idea about the toilet paper. I can't get it either. I am a frustrated woman today! I have to deal with my mothers UTI and she gets very sick ended up in the hospital 4 weeks ago for ten days. I Will not take her to the ER period!! What a time to get an infection. I am not upset with my mother, I am anxious about her getting very sick as she has done in the past and she does not have options during this crisis. Cousin keeps calling me, mother is whining, niece is telling me someone has the virus 15 min from us. I am trying to hang in there. Just told off the pharmacy dept. for rude behavior and not calling the doctor for med change. Might change pharmacy and get delivery. Owner not calling me so I can complain. Lets see how fast owner will call me back with the threat of leaving her pharmacy all four of us. I guess that it for now.
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Hang in there Earlybird!
These are extreme conditions and we're all running short on patients!
I will say as the wife of a Doctor, I am glad for the extreme protection measures. But no need for anyone to be rude!
As a side note, I am running low on toilet paper. I was excited to find it online, only to find out it won't arrive until May. Yes May!!
I am ready to start using cut up paper towels for # 1 and put in a trash bag. Only use TP for #2 in toilet! Sorry for the graphic comment, but this is absolutely surreal!!
Praying I don't have to resort to reusing cut up Tee shirts!! Lol
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I guess I am not good-natured today according to my mother today. I was a little aggravated with the treatment of my niece the clerk throwing the med across the desk at the pharmacy. On the phone with the doctors, orders, another UTI my mom has. Wrong med had to call and wait half hour and got disconnected. Finally got through. Asked if they were busy with all the cancels. Her doctor told me she was bored. I have no time to be bored. Anyway, Mom said to her granddaughter "want to come home with me you are good natured and I will take you home anytime" I guess my mother was upset that I went into the bedroom for some peace for five minutes. Keeps asking me what is the matter, poor dear mom. I am trying to cut down on the news, but people keep updating me every minute of the day I feel somewhat irritated and my mother picked up on it. I am better now. Oh cousin keeps calling me and updating on the news. I was watching or listening to it twelve hours a day. Brother is in the hospital and has been for a month is telling me his problems.Calgon take me away!!! One can only take so much. Thanks for the vent!
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Niece went to pharmacy to get my mothers medication today and the clerk throw the medicine at her across the desk. Unbelievable!! Told her owner was not available to speak with. People need to calm down here. I guess my niece is not having a good day.
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My niece went to the grocery store today and called to let me know the shelves were almost empty. Told her to come along home with what she could get on my list, no need to look elsewhere. Will get up early in the am and try again. Thank you whoever recommended freezing milk, We were able to get two half galloons and just put them in the freezer. Very good tip!
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Cali, sanitizer needed? Go to a liquor store & get Everclear. It's 95% alcohol. I used 2/3 alcohol, 1/3 aloe/ hand cream. Don't put on children.
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Who could have ever imagined,in former recent days that toilet paper was our most luxurious home item. Now one has to ask themselves how badly do I really need to go to the bathroom? Should I try to put that activity on a schedule so as to match articles on how long a particular supply will last?
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No, of course you don't, Polar, who would. But neither do the staff (unless they're those regrettable Little Hitler types), and especially they don't when people get tight-lipped with them. Staying cheerful about it makes their jobs easier and makes the whole thing less miserable and confrontational for everyone.
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CM and glad - Oh, I understand the hospital staff need to do what they do to screen people who may potentially carry the virus. I know it's necessary, I'm just saying I don't like it. Just like the social distancing, security screening and patting down your bodies at airports, amusement parks, etc., they are necessary for safety, but I don't have to like them. We all treat each other with suspicion now. I don't think that feeling will go away soon even when the virus crisis is over.
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Well, I have just been up for an hour now with my cup o' coffee and reading computer emails / all the aging care comments, AND I don't have a whine yet !!

Just give me a few hours and I imagine I'll come up with something :)
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PB, I know how stressful it is to have a child in pain. Always best to err on the side of caution. They have no way of knowing what you may have been exposed to. These are standard questions that are likely at every emergency facility in many countries, not just this one.

Here, I am just as frustrated because of the lack of concern by some health, so called, professionals that tell someone there is no reason for them not to be at work when they have a cough and a fever with underlying health conditions. And some that second guess recommendations of the CDC.

It is the refusal to follow CDC protocol that will have this virus running rampant in this country.
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Polar, if the hospital weren't treating every single person who arrives there as if they had the plague - would that have made you feel better about taking your daughter in there?

You should welcome and publicly approve every precautionary measure that comes your way. I am encouraging clients to ASK us workers if we have washed our hands, for example - clients don't like to make a fuss or cause trouble, so they sit there worrying instead, and I would rather wash my hands three times over than that.
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Had to take my younger daughter to Urgent Care last night. She sprained her ankle doing tumbling on the grass. Hospital is the last place to want to go but had to.

The hospital staff (all wearing masks and gloves) set up check point at the entrance and didn't let anyone walk through without asking a bunch of questions. This very s l o w talking guy looked at me suspiciously and then asked:

Q: H a v e y o u u u b e e n n o u t o f t h e c o u n t r y....
A: No!
Q: H a v e y o u u u b e e n n i n c o n t a c t w i i i t h a n y o n e ....
A: No!
Q: H a v e y o u u u . . .
A: NO NO. My daughter sprained her ankle and is in pain. I need to get her into urgent care. Can someone help please?

A nurse came up (not too close, but also with a suspicious look) and quickly asked the rest of the must-ask questions before we could go in. The receptionist refused the medical card, and wanted me to read off the numbers.

I understand because of the coronavirus they need to ask questions and take precautions when dealing with patients. But that doesn't make me feel better about being treated like we have the plague.

One thing that was good, There was almost no body in Urgent Care. We were sent to Xray, and there was only one other patient there, and then we went to Pediatric wing, we were the only ones. We were in and out of there in about 40 minutes,

Once we got home, we changed out our clothes we wore to the hospital and put them out for wash. We have to take precautions too, in case the people at the hospital have the virus. We don't. So there. Back at them.
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