[Gail Norusis]

in reply to: Quacker Talk-March 2020 #108869

Oooops-I forgot I wanted to post a picture.

[Gail Norusis]

in reply to: Quacker Talk-March 2020 #108867

Hi Adele,
I watch the Today show from 7 to 9 in the morning and then shut it off unless there is a briefing by the pres or the Gov. I found that I was getting overloaded on too much info and speculation and it was totally stressing me out.
I found out that Jenny is still working as she works at an appliance store and that is considered an essential-although business is slow because people don’t have money to buy so there’s always the chance that she could get layed off. Her ex will work because he works for Dean’s foods so she would still get her child support. Speaking of Adam- he texted Greg yesterday and offered to pick up anything we needed if necessary. I thought that was very sweet of him.
It snowed here last night. We got a few inches.
It’s interesting doing the online shopping because they are out of a lot of things. Now if you were there yourself you know you could kind of change your menu on the fly and get other things. But they are working strictly off your order so you either get stuff or you don’t. I was planning on making a ham and a lasagna and then we would have ham for lunches or even ham and eggs for dinner. And a lasagna lasts us a long time so we will have that for lunches. Well I couldn’t get ham and I couldn’t get ground beef. Fortunately I have a couple of pounds of ground beef in the freezer so I will get to make the lasagna. However the only noodles they had were those ones that you don’t boil so I have no idea how that will work out. We picked up on Friday so I hope we have enough stuff until the middle of next week and then we will try again and see what we can get. I think if I can’t get meat or chicken again I will go to our local slaughterhouse place and see what I can get there as they have a little butcher shop there. I used to get most of my meat there but then when we started going to Costco I stopped for the most part.
I did get Greg the ingredients to make bacon buns so if he gets really bored he can make those.
Greg did download skype this morning so maybe we will see the kids sometime.
Stay safe everyone.
Hugs to all,
Gail

[Gail Norusis]

in reply to: Quacker Talk-March 2020 #108865

Hi Colleen,
I was sorry to hear about Ron’s cousin. I’m glad he didn’t go to the funeral though. The more we stay away from people the better right now.
My hairdresser called on Saturday but of course I already knew she would be closing. She said she was going to stay open but found out she could lose her license and receive a stiff fine so she decided not to. I’m glad. There was a reason that the governor shut things down. I would have cancelled my appointment anyway. No one is going to see me anyway as we are staying home. I just pray by the time of my next appointment in early May that I can go. She said other’s were trying to reschedule right away and so she was asking some clients if they would wait. I’m vain but not that bad. lol I don’t really consider getting your hair done social distancing.
I kind of doubt that things will be back to normal by Easter. However, businesses do have to get back to work within a reasonable time or the whole economy will collapse.
The dentist just called and cancelled Greg’s appointment for April 3rd. They will call back when they know when they can reopen.
It’s interesting when you think that this time will be in future history books.
I hope the federal government will finally make a decision on getting the necessary medical equipment made and distributed. I feel so bad for all medical personnel.
Gail

[Gail Norusis]

in reply to: Quacker Talk-March 2020 #108858

Oh thanks Sue. I did not know that Q2 was doing no more live shows at all. Do you mean no more live guests on the regular Q? That makes sense.

[Gail Norusis]

in reply to: Quacker Talk-March 2020 #108831

Here’s one.

[Gail Norusis]

in reply to: Quacker Talk-March 2020 #108829

Does anyone know why Angel is doing all these Facebook shows from home? Is she social distancing and staying away from the studio.

[Gail Norusis]

in reply to: Quacker Talk-March 2020 #108764

Hi Everyone,
Well Illinois is officially shut sown until I think April 6th. Starting tomorrow at 5 P. M.
That means that Jenny won’t be working and Greg’s business will be closed. Darn and they just had someone that wanted them to do hand sanitizers again too. I hope and pray they will be able to open after that time.
Personally, I wish the president would shut down everybody at the same time-if these shutdowns are staggered it will just draw this out longer.
I think Jenny’s ex will still be working as he works in the plant at Dean’s Foods and I would imagine anything to do with food will remain open.
I think even if NM shuts down Brent might be okay as his plant drys milk for baby formula.
Greg’s business partner was halfway to Illinois today to come in and clear out a house that they sold and when he heard about the shutdown he turned around and decided to head back to Idaho.
We did our first WalMart pick up today. I couldn’t get a ham or ground beef-go figure. We will just have to try again next week.
It isn’t like if you are shopping on your own you can make substitutions on the fly. But it is better than having to go inside the store.
I am already tired from unpacking and then washing down the counters.
My SIL is still in Florida and they were planning on coming back the beginning of April. They would be driving because they have a dog with them.
Our friends are in New Zealand until the beginning of April too-I wonder how they are weathering things there.
I still am shaking my head in disbelief that this is happening-i never would have imagined it. I used to love dystopian novels and TV programs about what happens after something catastrophic happens on earth but that was always fiction and now it’s real life.
Greg and I have been trying to keep the levity going but sometimes I do get sad. I will never take my “normal” life for granted again.
Now I need to go find something funny to post next time.
Gail

[Gail Norusis]

in reply to: Quacker Talk-March 2020 #108745

Hi Adele,
I don’t see any post to me.

[Gail Norusis]

in reply to: Quacker Talk-March 2020 #108739

Checked up on Adele because we hadn’t heard from her for awhile. she will try and write this afternoon. They are all healthy she just had some issues with someone trying to get into her credit card. Said she will try and write later.

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