My check hit the bank this morning so I logged in to place a pick-up order at Kroger. For whatever reason, and I can think of a few, they have discontinued drive-up orders, for today anyway. So, I threw on a dress and ran to the market. There were a lot of people but not that much more than normal. There were large baskets in the check out line but then I don't know what size family they have or who they are shopping for.
I was able to get toilet paper and paper towels but some of the strangest things were out. I only eat the solid white albacore tuna and there was none, but there was regular tuna so I got what I could get. I eat a lot of tuna for my protein so the better quality is important.
It went on like that. I eat specific food over and over to keep my sugar level and to make it easier to keep my cabinet stocked. Here were some surprises.
Peanut Butter. I only eat Jiff Crunchy. None. I was that much surprised since that is a Hurricane basic but there were other brands of Creamy available. I didn't realize Jiff Crunchy was a favorite.
Cereal. When I eat cereal I usually eat Honey Nut Cheerios. None on the shelf. Regular Cheerios and thousands of other brands - shelves were quite full - so I had to go for the knock-off Honey Nuts in a bag. You know the kind I mean?
Milk. I don't drink a lot of milk but when I do I drink 2%. So, there was whole milk and 1% milk so I got the 1% to go with my fake Honey Nuts.
I got two small bags of dog food but forgot puppy pads. Duh. I plan on walking a lot more but they are a necessity. Always out for emergency needs. No. 1 item on my next trip.
I bought Boost Glucose Control for sudden drops in sugar. I usually drink Rich Chocolate which is palatable. I bought two cartons but ended up with 1 Vanilla. Yuck. It may turn out to be ok but I generally don't like Vanilla drinks. Oh well, time to learn.
I needed garbage bags. I usually buy Kroger brand with the pull string which holds up pretty well. Not today. I picked up the kind where you tie the flaps. They may work just fine but I'm frustrated that in my haste to get through the store I ended up buying some of the wrong items.
I spent more than I have ever spent in my life but I do not feel that I took more than I should. I have heard that a few stores are having the first hour of the day for seniors only. I think that is nice but I haven't heard Kroger is doing that. I did see that the reduced hours are 7:00 am to 10:00 pm. Very reasonable for working people I think.
I did talk to a couple of neighbors yesterday. It seems we have all got cabin fever. The schools are closed so the traffic is reduced significantly. I've seen a lot of dog walkers I've never seen before. I wonder if some of those people are working at home now.
I looked at paperbacks in the grocery store but I have used the library for so long that I had sticker shock.
Did you see this meme. So funny.
More later.....
I was able to get toilet paper and paper towels but some of the strangest things were out. I only eat the solid white albacore tuna and there was none, but there was regular tuna so I got what I could get. I eat a lot of tuna for my protein so the better quality is important.
It went on like that. I eat specific food over and over to keep my sugar level and to make it easier to keep my cabinet stocked. Here were some surprises.
Peanut Butter. I only eat Jiff Crunchy. None. I was that much surprised since that is a Hurricane basic but there were other brands of Creamy available. I didn't realize Jiff Crunchy was a favorite.
Cereal. When I eat cereal I usually eat Honey Nut Cheerios. None on the shelf. Regular Cheerios and thousands of other brands - shelves were quite full - so I had to go for the knock-off Honey Nuts in a bag. You know the kind I mean?
Milk. I don't drink a lot of milk but when I do I drink 2%. So, there was whole milk and 1% milk so I got the 1% to go with my fake Honey Nuts.
I got two small bags of dog food but forgot puppy pads. Duh. I plan on walking a lot more but they are a necessity. Always out for emergency needs. No. 1 item on my next trip.
I bought Boost Glucose Control for sudden drops in sugar. I usually drink Rich Chocolate which is palatable. I bought two cartons but ended up with 1 Vanilla. Yuck. It may turn out to be ok but I generally don't like Vanilla drinks. Oh well, time to learn.
I needed garbage bags. I usually buy Kroger brand with the pull string which holds up pretty well. Not today. I picked up the kind where you tie the flaps. They may work just fine but I'm frustrated that in my haste to get through the store I ended up buying some of the wrong items.
I spent more than I have ever spent in my life but I do not feel that I took more than I should. I have heard that a few stores are having the first hour of the day for seniors only. I think that is nice but I haven't heard Kroger is doing that. I did see that the reduced hours are 7:00 am to 10:00 pm. Very reasonable for working people I think.
I did talk to a couple of neighbors yesterday. It seems we have all got cabin fever. The schools are closed so the traffic is reduced significantly. I've seen a lot of dog walkers I've never seen before. I wonder if some of those people are working at home now.
I looked at paperbacks in the grocery store but I have used the library for so long that I had sticker shock.
Did you see this meme. So funny.
More later.....