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gilbert33
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Very nice shopping experience today at Trader Joe's and Sprouts
Mar 20 2020 09:39PM more by gilbert33
Tags: Orange County, Random (All tags)

The Joe's i went to did not open till 9 am. I got there at 9 am and there was a line of about 30 people. I grabbed a cart and stood in line. The store was letting in 10 groups of shoppers in at a time. A group was either 1 person with a cart or basket or a couple with a child or a 2 people together. they had every other register opened to keep shoppers apart. It took about 30 minutes to get into the store and once inside you buzzed through the store in about 10 minutes. The way joe;s was doing it kept very few shoppers inside which allowed you to go through quickly. The Joe;s staff was stocking and helping shoppers find items. Joe's had eggs, bread, cheese, yogurt, milk, vegetables. frozen items...... just about fully stocked.'

Outside in line we told jokes too each other'
Why do people no longer give Darth Vader presents at Christmas or his Birthday?
because he can sense your presence. Best joke I heard.

Sprouts was pretty easy too. Went to the Deli and seafood section and was out in about 15 minutes with everything, meats cheese, seafood that I wanted.

I live in h.B. and everything seems to be going smoothly. The beaches and parks were full of people walking and talking and playing. Dog beach was full of happy tail wagging dogs.
      
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Angler1
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Mar 21 2020 01:07AM     link to this

Hopefully the retards have ran out of money, so the hoarding can stop.
Tatiana36dd
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Mar 21 2020 04:55AM     link to this

Our beaches are closed in the Carolinas.
GoBallsDeep
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Mar 21 2020 06:32AM     link to this

Ralph's still has completely empty shelves and nobody is 6 ft apart, lol.
CVS, otoh, has put up a low table barrier at each check stand just to keep your ass far enough back.
Gelsons is so so
Albertsons is the most organized I've seen so far.
I went all over, people are out and about giving the finger to Gavin Nuisance.

Harthat
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Mar 21 2020 09:13AM     link to this

I went to the grocery store this morning. There was a line, letting about 10 people in at a time.
The only thing I saw weird is twice I saw older people with their own carts idly chatting 3 ft apart from each other. They need to keep their distance and get out so others can get in.
gilbert33
Fountain Valley, OC, CA
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Mar 21 2020 09:34AM     link to this

There are small family owned Deli's and meat markets/butcher shops throughout Southern California. 3 neighbors of mine got together and purchased half a cow from a butcher shop on my suggestion to them 2 weeks ago.

The Italian Deli i go to has been pretty much fully stocked on deli meats, cheeses, salads and Italian loaf bread. They also have a good selection of frozen raviolis, cheese, spinach mushroom or meat stuffed. Stuffed shells. Prepacked dough and pizza making items.

GoBallsDeep
Fullerton, OC, CA
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Mar 21 2020 10:17AM     link to this

About 3 days ago, no rain to be seen and bright sunny day, I see 2 idiots at the market with face masks and clear rain coats down to their knees (the pull over your head kind).
They were white, just proves that stoopid has no ethnic or color barrier, lol
jazz51
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Mar 21 2020 10:27AM     link to this

Not sure what people don't get.....

If we all do our part and stay distant, we can slow and eventually stop the transmission of this virus.

Some of us are doing our part, but others are screwing it up.....so we will all be punished with a prolonged process.
MaddMaxx
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Mar 21 2020 10:43AM     link to this

Every grocery store has special hours for seniors so they don't get stampeded by the hoarding masses.

If you're over 60 or 65, check the store's website for the special senior hours, some stores will also give early admittance to those who are handicapped but not a senior.

RW
gilbert33
Fountain Valley, OC, CA
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Mar 21 2020 11:55AM     link to this

Take a senior shopping with you. You get in early.
CoachMila
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Mar 21 2020 03:53PM     link to this

OP, great blog. Upbeat and informative!
DeLaine
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Mar 21 2020 04:56PM     link to this

If people would just quit buying extra groceries they don't actually need yet, we'd all have plenty. Instead, most of this stuff is going to sit in people's pantry & freezer until it gets thrown out.

People acting like the grocery stores are gonna close, or that grocery delivery isn't available. Supply lines haven't broken down.


Yeah I'm mad about it
avhawk1985
OC, CA
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Mar 21 2020 05:05PM     link to this

Anyone actually had any luck with grocery delivery? I tried 4 options, all were either not available or not scheduling until April. Amazon Fresh was the only one that would let me schedule delivery for a week or two down the road. Have had decent luck going to smaller markets like Trader Joes or Sprouts though.
SonOfAdams
Glendale, SFV, LA, CA
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Mar 21 2020 05:33PM     link to this

What's ironic is most of these hoarders are dumb fuck ignorant retards who're obese to begin with. Uh, you've already eaten enough food for a month! Just fast for a while! Leave something for the rest of us!
SinfullyKorean
Huntington Beach, OC, CA
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Mar 21 2020 08:12PM     link to this

All the hoarders are trying to return their shit and the stores wised up to it and told em they're SOL. Hopefully, lines ease up and we won't have any supply issues.
flynta
LA, CA
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Mar 21 2020 08:45PM     link to this

I think people are getting ready for what is going to occur six months from now. I can't blame someone for being over prepared at this point.
miyagi
SGV, LA, CA
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Mar 21 2020 09:02PM     link to this

Guilty here, I’ve been hoarding $ for months now
GoBallsDeep
Fullerton, OC, CA
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Mar 21 2020 09:20PM     link to this

It would be very cool if the authorities went to these hoarders homes, took all their shit, then put them in stocks in a public park so we could throw eggs at them til they die.

The problem with 7.8 billion on the planet is there's so many more assholes.
Wait til we have 12 billion
SonOfAdams
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Mar 21 2020 09:29PM     link to this

I'm with you, Balls! Kill those assholes. Line 'em up against the wall & riddle their paranoid bodies with bullets.
GoBallsDeep
Fullerton, OC, CA
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Mar 21 2020 09:44PM     link to this

Been at a lot of markets lately just trying to buy a few items.
I'm beginning to wonder if it's a supply chain issue and not just hoarders.
Doesn't look like these stores are receiving cleaning products, water, etc. to even try to stock the shelves.
Some markets, but not all, are making you line up outside cause they're only letting a certain number in the store at one time.
The end of this bullshit can't come soon enough.
GinaGalaxy
AL
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Mar 21 2020 10:42PM     link to this

I got lettuce at Albertsons on Wednesday and it was

wilted last night

my persian cucumber from trader joes on wednesday was slimy with white crap on it today.

berry
bad

bmwfive
LA, CA
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Mar 21 2020 10:57PM     link to this

So glad i moved to Arizona. Lots of food here.
AFMadness
Inland Empire, CA
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Mar 21 2020 11:16PM     link to this

But where is the TP !!!
NPembrush
Lake Forest, OC, CA
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Mar 22 2020 01:17AM     link to this

It is a supply issue people went from buying for a few days to buy for weeks. The entire supply chain was not set up to handle the new demand.

Regardless it pissed me off that I can't buy toilet paper or f'ng eggs. I'm not hoarding I just want some eggs for breakfast.

People are scared. I saw this 20 something trying to open her car with gloves on. She was clearly worried about touching anything and her face was almost pure terror.

GoBallsDeep
Fullerton, OC, CA
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Mar 22 2020 04:53AM     link to this

There's a certain % of the population that's ruled by the reptilian part of the brain.
For some reason, their higher brain function doesn't get involved in the decision making process.
Throw in some adrenalin and you have the makings of a riot mob.
When you spot these people, give them wide berth.
Stay further than 6 feet from any type of large group or you risk being the next Reginald Denny.
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Mar 22 2020 09:35AM     link to this

I went into a random Smart and Final at about 6 pm the day before. People like lines. If there is no line people don't like to shop there. The store is pretty empty of people. There are plenty of fresh veg, fruit, produce. Fresh meat. Milk and egg. Frozen and spaghetti. A lot of things are limited to one piece only but I didn't notice because there is plenty of spaghetti and frozen meat.

I have been using Amazone Fresh, Prime now / whole foods, and lately Walmart delivery. They all broke down now with no delivery date available. For my last successful Walmart delivery 2 weeks ago, they didn't reserve the items on my cart and let them ran out. I got half the items I ordered.

On the bright side, I'm eating fresh organic lettuce, Atlantic salmon and New York steak every day.
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