The Coffee House-Come & Chat With Us!(March 2020)

[Poppy]

I saw Kelly briefly this afternoon. It was good to see her even though we did not hug and I did not go to her room. She called me late morning, pleading "I need snacks!" so I did a grocery run for her. It was reassuring to see her looking healthy and happy and clean, although she was having a hard time processing that I would not be taking her out to lunch anytime soon. Oh well! They've been on lockdown for over a week, so I feel good about their safety right now.

(For those of you who do not know me well, I have a mentally-disabled adult daughter (with other health issues) who lives in a residence facility about 20 minutes from me. She loves, more than anything, to go out to eat - and nearly always orders a cheeseburger. She keeps me humble!)

 

[Amy SF]

Lunch in my room today: Cheese quesadilla, bean salad, slightly stale potato chips. At least they already had something vegetarian, I didn’t have to ask for it. I gave back the fruit salad with mayonnaise in it, which makes me gag, and ate a little chocolate for dessert. I found a small container of shelf-stable cooked quinoa in my kitchenette cabinet, and I’ll ask for a green salad for dinner; I can add some quinoa to it.

I hope everyone is doing okay. Wash your hands!

 

[Chryssie]

I am taking it easy today and have caught up on missed TV shows and read on my book for a while. Colin (my grandson) wanted to come visit me since he is home from college for a while, but I think it is better if he doesn't until all this mess is over with. This greatly disappoints me as I don't get to spend time with him (or his sister) that often with their busy schedules. And since he is away at college now, he is even less available.
It is a very warm day today, almost like summer. It is 84 and bright and sunny. I imagine the beaches are packed despite the "social distancing" recommendations.

 

[Amy SF]

Happy vernal equinox to everyone in the Northern Hemisphere!

 

[Chryssie]

Hey everyone! I am now on an unscheduled vacation as TJX has decided to close all stores until further notice. We found out as we were going into work today but we worked a normal day for the morning crew. The company is going to pay us for two weeks but beyond that is unknown. People are not happy about the closing! One of my co-workers encountered a customer who was quite upset we were not open! The phone was also ringing and ringing with people calling. God, people are stupid!
Happy Spring!

 

[Mischief]

Happy vernal equinox to everyone in the Northern Hemisphere!

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Happy Spring to you too, Amy, and to everyone else.

 

[silva]

Hey everyone! I am now on an unscheduled vacation as TJX has decided to close all stores until further notice. We found out as we were going into work today but we worked a normal day for the morning crew. The company is going to pay us for two weeks but beyond that is unknown. People are not happy about the closing! One of my co-workers encountered a customer who was quite upset we were not open! The phone was also ringing and ringing with people calling. God, people are stupid!
Happy Spring!

Do you have to use vacation days first for pay? That's everyone question at my job--they're refusing to discuss it, though it's sounding likely

Happy Spring!

 

[Chryssie]

Do you have to use vacation days first for pay? That's everyone question at my job--they're refusing to discuss it, though it's sounding likely

Happy Spring!

I don't think they are making anyone use up their personal days, sick days, or vacation days for the two weeks of pay. Nothing was mentioned about that. I don't know if the store will re-open in two weeks or not; that is what is said now but things are changing daily so who knows?

 

[Mischief]

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Lunch in my room today: Cheese quesadilla, bean salad, slightly stale potato chips. At least they already had something vegetarian, I didn’t have to ask for it. I gave back the fruit salad with mayonnaise in it, which makes me gag, and ate a little chocolate for dessert. I found a small container of shelf-stable cooked quinoa in my kitchenette cabinet, and I’ll ask for a green salad for dinner; I can add some quinoa to it.

I hope everyone is doing okay. Wash your hands!

That's a really sad looking lunch, Amy. If I lived nearby, I'd bring you some homecooked meals.

 

[Amy SF]

That's a really sad looking lunch, Amy. If I lived nearby, I'd bring you some homecooked meals.

I appreciate the thought, but you’d have to leave them outside and someone would have to go outside and get them for me. Or maybe they wouldn’t allow the food inside at all. They’re very strict with the safety protocols because of the very vulnerable population here.

 

[Amy SF]

My sister, who sees the same dentist I do, just told me it’s a good thing I never made it to the dentist this month. (I rescheduled when I got a cold and then cancelled the rescheduled appointment.) Apparently someone on their staff tested positive for the coronavirus. This thing is very scary.

 

[Mischief]

My sister, who sees the same dentist I do, just told me it’s a good thing I never made it to the dentist this month. (I rescheduled when I got a cold and then cancelled the rescheduled appointment.) Apparently someone on their staff tested positive for the coronavirus. This thing is very scary.

Yes. Apparently the California government is anticipating that 56% of the population of California will get it in the next 8 weeks, based on current infection rates.

 

[Sax]

I was using one of my cats as a pillow this morning when a loud thunder crack scared him and he kicked off my face running away. Now I've got four puncture marks right on my forehead

At least it wasn't my eye!

 

[Chryssie]

I was using one of my cats as a pillow this morning when a loud thunder crack scared him and he kicked off my face running away. Now I've got four puncture marks right on my forehead

At least it wasn't my eye!

I always have little punctures on my knees from Screamer sitting on my lap and gripping me!

 

[KLS52]

I always have little punctures on my knees from Screamer sitting on my lap and gripping me!

Same. I am a dotted mess lol.

 

[KLS52]

I was using one of my cats as a pillow this morning when a loud thunder crack scared him and he kicked off my face running away. Now I've got four puncture marks right on my forehead

At least it wasn't my eye!

Yikes! This always worries me. My three can be pretty wild. They run back and forth like wild animals and I’m usually somewhere in the middle. Imagine that. Lol. It’s bad when they get startled. You never know when they’re going to get you or where.

 

[shyvas]

Yikes! This always worries me. My three can be pretty wild. They run back and forth like wild animals and I’m usually somewhere in the middle. Imagine that. Lol. It’s bad when they get startled. You never know when they’re going to get you or where.

What's the gang leader up to ?

 

[Brian W]

I don't think I have to buy anything today and the sun is beautiful so I may go for a long walk in the Gothenburg wilderness and enjoy some nature. It's worrying not having any work but at least I get to leave it all behind temporarily. M seems to be wrapped up in Sims2 for the day, so she probably won't miss me. The roadworks outside give me hope that there is still some normality. I was thinking about how the sound of a small private plane flying high overhead would bring back the feelings of childhood summers.🛩

 

[KLS52]

What's the gang leader up to ?

This was just ten minutes ago. He’s being extra cuddly.

 

[shyvas]

This was just ten minutes ago. He’s being extra cuddly.
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I always said that underneath that tough shell, he is soft inside.