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1 hour ago, showmethesnow said:

Pretty much in bunker mode here. Went out yesterday for a quick trip to Turkey Hill for milk but besides that my wife and I have been home since last Tuesday afternoon. So am not really sure what measures are being put in place locally besides what my neighbor tells me over the fence and our local community boards. Pretty much stocked up (for a month+ of self enforced exile) on most of our needs 5-6 weeks ago when it was obvious there was probably going to be issues headed our way. Will be contingent on how the virus evolves here but right now I am planning on making a quick weekly trip to the grocery store for a few perishables but if things get bad I can forgo that. Getting bored as crap but at least we are getting some much needed work done around the house.

I manage a Grocery store up your way and we have put many things in place over the last 2 weeks trying to keep our customers and store associates safe.

**** plexi glass installed at each register.

**** face shields available for associates.

**** practicing 6 foot social distancing in the store and especially at the registers  

**** cleaning the register belts between each order

***** dedicated cleaning and sanitizing associates from open to close cleaning high touch items/areas every hour. ( freezer door handles, cart handles, pin pads, etc)

**** removing hand baskets and small shopping carts from the sales floor. Only using large shopping carts help maintain 6 ft distancing.

**** removing perimeter displays to  help maintain 6 ft distancing. 

 

Coming into contact with hundreds or thousands of strangers everyday can be a little scary but people gotta eat lol.

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2 hours ago, showmethesnow said:

Pretty much in bunker mode here. Went out yesterday for a quick trip to Turkey Hill for milk but besides that my wife and I have been home since last Tuesday afternoon. So am not really sure what measures are being put in place locally besides what my neighbor tells me over the fence and our local community boards. Pretty much stocked up (for a month+ of self enforced exile) on most of our needs 5-6 weeks ago when it was obvious there was probably going to be issues headed our way. Will be contingent on how the virus evolves here but right now I am planning on making a quick weekly trip to the grocery store for a few perishables but if things get bad I can forgo that. Getting bored as crap but at least we are getting some much needed work done around the house.

That’s pretty much how we are handling it too. My wife, myself, and our son all have asthma so we’re not playing around or taking any chances. It’s just not worth it. Stay safe!

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37 minutes ago, Chris78 said:

I manage a Grocery store up your way and we have put many things in place over the last 2 weeks trying to keep our customers and store associates safe.

**** plexi glass installed at each register.

**** face shields available for associates.

**** practicing 6 foot social distancing in the store and especially at the registers  

**** cleaning the register belts between each order

***** dedicated cleaning and sanitizing associates from open to close cleaning high touch items/areas every hour. ( freezer door handles, cart handles, pin pads, etc)

**** removing hand baskets and small shopping carts from the sales floor. Only using large shopping carts help maintain 6 ft distancing.

**** removing perimeter displays to  help maintain 6 ft distancing. 

 

Coming into contact with hundreds or thousands of strangers everyday can be a little scary but people gotta eat lol.

Weis? Neighbor had mentioned the precautions they had put in place which sound very similar to what you have described. Of course it might be standard protocol across the board at this point.

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20 minutes ago, showmethesnow said:

Weis? Neighbor had mentioned the precautions they had put in place which sound very similar to what you have described. Of course it might be standard protocol across the board at this point.

Food Lion

Pretty much everyone across the industry is implementing these protocols. 

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Finally got some clarification on weather or not we can go and see my daughters pony. But also she sees a therapist for anxiety. She has a Telehealth appt on Thrusday, and going to ask if she can get us a letter stating that seeing her pony is an essential part of her weekly therapy. It is not something I am making up it truly helps her get through her anxiety which is triggered my change. I probably do not need it but I like to cover all my bases. 

Maryland State Police Superintendent Colonel Woodrow Jones III has directed troopers to continue their public education and enforcement efforts regarding the Governor’s Executive Orders and last night issued specific instructions regarding the stay-at-home order. Those instructions are as follows:

- Enforcement of the expanded Governor’s Executive Order will be conducted by Maryland state troopers. However, troopers will not make traffic stops simply to ask drivers where they are going to determine if their travel is essential or not.

- If, in the course of the regular performance of his/her duties, such as during a crash investigation or a traffic stop, the trooper develops information indicating the individual was engaged in non-essential travel, enforcement action can be taken, in consultation with the state’s attorney’s office in that jurisdiction.

- While it is not necessary for drivers in Maryland to have documentation about the purpose of travel, having such documentation may help resolve questions.

- Troopers will continue to initiate enforcement action when a business or group of more than 10 people is observed in violation of the Governor’s Executive Order.

- The Order does not prohibit people from going to the store to get groceries or prescriptions, seeking medical attention at an urgent care facility, getting cleaning or laundry supplies. In addition, the Order does not prevent people from going out to get necessities for pets or other livestock.

- The Order allows for travel to care for a family member, friend, pets, etc. Citizens are also permitted to travel for transporting family, friends, pet or livestock for essential health and safety activities.

- The Order also allows for travel to and from an educational institution to receive meals or instructional materials for distance learning.

- The Order allows for outdoor exercise activities (done in accordance to with social distancing guidelines issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) and crowd gatherings of 10 people or less. However, such actives may not be done at a park that has been closed by state or local government.

- Restaurants can be visited if obtaining food for carry-out or drive-thru only.

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2 hours ago, Mrs.J said:

Finally got some clarification on weather or not we can go and see my daughters pony. But also she sees a therapist for anxiety. She has a Telehealth appt on Thrusday, and going to ask if she can get us a letter stating that seeing her pony is an essential part of her weekly therapy. It is not something I am making up it truly helps her get through her anxiety which is triggered my change. I probably do not need it but I like to cover all my bases. 

Maryland State Police Superintendent Colonel Woodrow Jones III has directed troopers to continue their public education and enforcement efforts regarding the Governor’s Executive Orders and last night issued specific instructions regarding the stay-at-home order. Those instructions are as follows:

- Enforcement of the expanded Governor’s Executive Order will be conducted by Maryland state troopers. However, troopers will not make traffic stops simply to ask drivers where they are going to determine if their travel is essential or not.

- If, in the course of the regular performance of his/her duties, such as during a crash investigation or a traffic stop, the trooper develops information indicating the individual was engaged in non-essential travel, enforcement action can be taken, in consultation with the state’s attorney’s office in that jurisdiction.

- While it is not necessary for drivers in Maryland to have documentation about the purpose of travel, having such documentation may help resolve questions.

- Troopers will continue to initiate enforcement action when a business or group of more than 10 people is observed in violation of the Governor’s Executive Order.

- The Order does not prohibit people from going to the store to get groceries or prescriptions, seeking medical attention at an urgent care facility, getting cleaning or laundry supplies. In addition, the Order does not prevent people from going out to get necessities for pets or other livestock.

- The Order allows for travel to care for a family member, friend, pets, etc. Citizens are also permitted to travel for transporting family, friends, pet or livestock for essential health and safety activities.

- The Order also allows for travel to and from an educational institution to receive meals or instructional materials for distance learning.

- The Order allows for outdoor exercise activities (done in accordance to with social distancing guidelines issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) and crowd gatherings of 10 people or less. However, such actives may not be done at a park that has been closed by state or local government.

- Restaurants can be visited if obtaining food for carry-out or drive-thru only.

Thanks for the info. I been trying to tell people that those points are the case but people get crazy thinking they’ll get pulled over just for going out the house. It’s not feasible to do that 

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7 hours ago, mappy said:

you should go to to school, take some classes, report back. 

correct. hogan is going to enforce it now because too many aren't taking it seriously. see PD3

Ha! 

The one big difference I did see from the order is that now curbside and other pick-up of food from any restaurants is suspended in MD (but not in VA?).  Unless I read that incorrectly.  That was kind of a shocker, but that may be more temporary, not sure.  I believe you can have things delivered...if a place offers that.  I had patronized "carry-out" places a couple of times recently just to support them, as I know they're going to really suffer economically.

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8 minutes ago, Always in Zugzwang said:

Ha! 

The one big difference I did see from the order is that now curbside and other pick-up of food from any restaurants is suspended in MD (but not in VA?).  Unless I read that incorrectly.  That was kind of a shocker, but that may be more temporary, not sure.  I believe you can have things delivered...if a place offers that.  I had patronized "carry-out" places a couple of times recently just to support them, as I know they're going to really suffer economically.

? Restaurants are still doing carry out in Md

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8 minutes ago, Always in Zugzwang said:

Ha! 

The one big difference I did see from the order is that now curbside and other pick-up of food from any restaurants is suspended in MD (but not in VA?).  Unless I read that incorrectly.  That was kind of a shocker, but that may be more temporary, not sure.  I believe you can have things delivered...if a place offers that.  I had patronized "carry-out" places a couple of times recently just to support them, as I know they're going to really suffer economically.

https://governor.maryland.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/OLC-Interpretive-Guidance-COVID19-07.pdf
 

See the second paragraph. Restaurants can continue to do carry-out/pickup. Non-essential businesses can no longer continue pickups.  

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3 minutes ago, Baltimorewx said:

? Restaurants are still doing carry out in Md

 

1 minute ago, gymengineer said:

https://governor.maryland.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/OLC-Interpretive-Guidance-COVID19-07.pdf
 

See the second paragraph. Restaurants can continue to do carry-out/pickup. Non-essential businesses can no longer continue pickups.  

Great...many thanks for that correction!  That's what I get for reading it all too quickly and having my eyes gloss over the part that restaurants are still allowed.  Good to know.  My apologies for the misinformation in my earlier comment.

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6 hours ago, Chris78 said:

I manage a Grocery store up your way and we have put many things in place over the last 2 weeks trying to keep our customers and store associates safe.

**** plexi glass installed at each register.

**** face shields available for associates.

**** practicing 6 foot social distancing in the store and especially at the registers  

**** cleaning the register belts between each order

***** dedicated cleaning and sanitizing associates from open to close cleaning high touch items/areas every hour. ( freezer door handles, cart handles, pin pads, etc)

**** removing hand baskets and small shopping carts from the sales floor. Only using large shopping carts help maintain 6 ft distancing.

**** removing perimeter displays to  help maintain 6 ft distancing. 

 

Coming into contact with hundreds or thousands of strangers everyday can be a little scary but people gotta eat lol.

You're amazing and if your store was near me, I would go to it exclusively.

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1 hour ago, WxWatcher007 said:

It’s a niña. Close the shades and make an early reservation to The Panic Room! I can’t wait to roll out some of the new features, including: snakes on a door!

 

Overall the typical Nina can certainly suck. My best, most memorable snow experiences over recent winters occurred in Ninas though. Back to back at the beach, baby. At least a chase should be within a reasonable distance, whether its the western highlands or the immediate coast. This last winter was an absolute dog for the most part unless you were willing to travel to NY state or NNE.

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I know this is serious but I can’t stand sensational journalism...Dan Satterfield (eastern shore weather dude) just posted on Facebook that Covid19 has now passed the 9/11 death toll...and we saw this one coming.

and so does the flu and a multitude of other causes of death every freakin year. 

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1 hour ago, WxWatcher007 said:

It’s a niña. Close the shades and make an early reservation to The Panic Room! I can’t wait to roll out some of the new features, including: snakes on a door!

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Haha!  That is f'ing hilarious!!  Do the snakes also serve drinks??  May need to work on their form a bit before December...

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5 minutes ago, WxWatcher007 said:

You know, we just shut things down here and I have a whole new crop of talent coming in. We’re at the training stage.

The snakes will be immaculately dressed. Only the best for my staff.

I would expect nothing less after the improvements this year!  Hopefully by then, the new talent won't have to remain 6 feet from you.

And...bow ties for the snakes!!  Don't forget the bow ties!!  Gotta stay...sophisticated!  (The top hat helps, too!)

Snek(PIO) - Drawception

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Changing the subject, some snow porn from a late spring blast here in central Oregon. 

Had a coating at my house overnight and flurries all day with temps in the mid 30's.

However, the higher elevations (above 4500' ) have been pummeled the past 48 hours.  Ski resort is closed because of Covid but drove out and took some photos this morning .

At least 3 feet of new snow and more than 10 feet on the ground.  They are, fingers crossed reopening in May sometime? Base should be fine and more snow is coming. 

 

 

 

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