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@Copa – I’m the same with you when it comes to bikes (i.e., afraid of crazy drivers in the city), which is why I don’t own one. The husband doesn’t mind biking. He uses Divvy, but hasn’t since the pandemic started. We’ll see.
I just ordered a CSA for the summer since I’m pretty sure our shelter in place will stay in effect for a long while. I know that’s pessimistic, but we’ve steadily increased our cases since, IDK, St. Pat’s. I’d prefer not to give my hopes up. And even if we did start to open up, I’d still wait two to three weeks to see what happens. I’m personally glad we’re taking the cautious route to reopening, as much as it sucks.
I think we finally figured out the car situation and I might finally buy a bike.
People outside on nice days are a holes. Walking in groups. Taking up the entire sidewalk and not moving over. Not wearing masks. I will really only walk early mornings now.
Ok, I keep hearing about meat shortages but haven’t experienced it yet. We don’t eat tons of meat anyway, but haven’t had a problem purchasing it. It’s usually some ground turkey and maybe either chicken or pork and some kind of fish, whatever looks good.
@kate, Love and Lemons is a great resource for vegetarian cooking. She makes it easy to substitute items too. Love her.
@Rangerchic, we were supposed to take my mom to San Francisco in June that same weekend. We canceled a long time ago. The husband and I usually have at least two personal trips and several work trips booked at any given time. It’s currently zero.Thanks for the intel Wendy! I think my nearest urgent care is 8 blocks or so. My personal doctor is 3 miles, they’d do a virtual meeting though. It is something I think about if we get sick. I’m glad you’re starting to feel a little better!
@copa, the husband had a car when we first started dating. He had it since college and only used it on Sunday’s to go bowling with his dad in the burbs. About 2 years ago, it finally pooped out and was more expensive to fix than its worth. He did the math and it was cheaper for him (us) to use Uber/Lyft (even on the Sunday’s) and public transportation than buy or lease a car. And I never minded walking the 2.8 mile round trip to the nearest grocery store. Although like I said, I wouldn’t mind one now. We have a garage space. We’re assessing options.
Feel better @LadyE! I hope these meds work.
@copa. That’s where we are at with my sister. My niece was born March 24th. My mom is there right now. And my brother in law’s mom came for Passover. They were ok with me and the husband visiting, but we decided against it. Especially since we’re downtown and have more exposure to the virus than them. Plus I’m a rule follower.
I should have added, feel better soon Wendy.
I’m actually really curious. How’d you get to the doctor? Do you guys have a car? I’ve wrestled with this here. I guess if we get sick and need to get to a hospital, we’d call an ambulance. I’m not sure what else we’d do. That’s a scary thought too.
I’m beginning to think the husband and I should lease a car for a couple of years while we ride this out.
Ugh Wendy. That sucks. I’m glad you were able to get to a doctor though.
@copa, during the week when I’ve walked I’ve told people to walk single file when they’re being jerks and won’t move. Yeah, the walkers here are rude AF.
I didn’t attempt today. Tomorrow I think I’m going to wake up early and walk with the runners. It seems like the 11 – 4 timeframe is the time the groups are out.
To be perfectly honest, I almost broke today. I was so, so close to visiting the sister and niece and nephew in the suburbs. I didn’t. But fuck, I was close.
I asked the husband, at what point do you start taking calculated risks? I didn’t today because I would have felt far worse if we unknowingly had it and I passed it along.
I guess it’s when you can get tested? Idk. At this point I’m sort of losing hope.
I ended up reading on our roof a little while, which was nice.
Today is the most depressed I’m feeling since this started. I cried in the bathroom so the husband wouldn’t see. Maybe because it’s May and there is no end in sight and Chicago’s numbers are increasing more than I had thought they would.
And @Copa, I totally understand where you’re coming from. Even if our offices open, I won’t be comfortable taking public transit for a long time. This is the first time since moving here I wanted a car. We’re two and a half miles from the office. I’d be more likely to walk both ways, if absolutely needed to go in, than take public transit.
And I’m actually afraid to go walking today. It’s beautiful out. I think people are going to be crowding the sidewalks. Masks are required now and I think it’s going to give people a false sense of security.
McConnell is the the devil reincarnate. Literally. I believe literally anyway.
We don’t order out or pick up much right now, but when we do, we tip generously. We were always 20% tippers, but now it’s more like 40%. It’s important for me to make small gestures to try and help people where I can.
I’m so sorry @MG! Sending internet hugs!!
