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Post by Deleted on May 5, 2020 18:19:50 GMT
To preface this upsetting newsletter we got, keep in mind that the office in our complex is CLOSED to the community. Everything is still done via phone or email. Fine, precautions are smart! They're not even showing apartments for the past 2 months. They're doing it virtually. Again, fine, smart!!!!!!! So, why, oh why do they think it's okay to hold a get-together outside here, now?  ??
The newsletter said there would be a PhillyBuster food truck here on the 9th. My head went right to the crowds just congregating here, sans masks, eating their philly steak sandwiches and ice cream, standing around in crowds. WHY??? Why would they do this? It's not safe. It's stupid!!!!!!!!
I felt compelled to write to the office manager, asking if they're taking precautions, as they still are doing everywhere here (or at least they're suggested to do it!). I asked if people would be at least 6' apart while on line to order this food. I asked if it would be bought in "to go" packaging?? I stressed that congregating together while eating from this truck sounds dangerous at this time. I just don't understand it. Pick another time. Try 2 months from now and see where we're at!
Of course we won't be going. We are trying to avoid crowds, still. We're trying to be safe. DH is severely immuno-compromised, so, we're really trying to be safe and keep everyone away from him. My worry is that this is just an unsafe thing to be choosing to do right now. If we were in a safe period, the office would be open, and they'd be showing apartments, but they know it's still not safe. Or is it that people believe being outdoors is the safe zone? ? Your thoughts?? |
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Post by cmpeter on May 5, 2020 18:32:48 GMT
A number of food trucks here have popped up at condo and apartment complexes. They are doing take out only and enforcing social distancing. I haven’t been personally, but see them talked about on the town FB group.
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Post by Deleted on May 5, 2020 18:40:37 GMT
A number of food trucks here have popped up at condo and apartment complexes. They are doing take out only and enforcing social distancing. I haven’t been personally, but see them talked about on the town FB group. We've never had them here. We normally do a monthly get-together with a theme, so this is a part of that. We haven't gotten together in months.
I doubt HIGHLY that there will be any restrictions. I've never seen ANYONE in this area wearing a mask, at all! It just sounds really dangerous and like it's very poor timing.
I hope that my email to the manager here will make her set up real restrictions with this food truck day......
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Post by bianca42 on May 5, 2020 18:43:06 GMT
There is someone in my neighborhood who is coordinating at least one food truck a week to part in her driveway. You order online, they stagger pickups, once you grab your food (while wearing a mask) you go home to eat it with your family.
We haven't participated, but it's not much different than doing takeout.
However, if they were all hanging around to eat, it would be a totally different thing.
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Post by LavenderLayoutLady on May 5, 2020 18:43:57 GMT
I think it's severely irresponsible. If for nothing else, do they really want their get together known as ground zero for another COVID cluster?
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Post by hop2 on May 5, 2020 18:46:52 GMT
Food truck with take out - maybe if the workers are not infected
Food truck with lingering get together & congregating? Not really going to be a super duper idea.
My take on the 6’ is that is a recommendation to mitigate the risks of separate beings with masks randomly encountering each other then going about their business. I think it’s a pretty good prevention for that instance.
I’m doubtful that it’s going to be as effective when lingering together especially while eating. Eating means no masks & open mouths & other higher risk activities.
I’m not so sure the 6’ will be great prevention when businesses go back. They keep saying that businesses will have to re-envision how their business will work with social distancing but it’s only because it’s the best they can do and still reopen businesses get the economy moving. Sure it can help some but I don’t think it’s great. I think you’ll have cases where it’s transmitted in work places even ‘socially distanced’ workers are still at risk to contaminate each other during hours long work shifts. Germs/viruses don’t know those rules much less have the capacity to adhere to them. You just need to use the same copier after a symptomless co worker and you’ve been exposed.
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Post by Deleted on May 5, 2020 18:50:20 GMT
A number of food trucks here have popped up at condo and apartment complexes. They are doing take out only and enforcing social distancing. I haven’t been personally, but see them talked about on the town FB group. Honestly this makes sense. It keeps food trucks viable and is no more of a risk than any other pickup option. There would be a bit of novelty and entertainment factor to it as well. If it helped people to endure staying at home and not behave like fools, then it could be a win-win. Does sound like a good option, but every time we step out our door, it's a danger. NO ONE here wears a mask, which poses a huge risk for DH. Everyone congregates outside their apartments here, as though there's never been any pandemic. Kids go by on their bicycles. People walk in packs. People stop and chat. I keep backing up if anyone comes near me to talk, and I'm sure they don't understand why! So, yeah, they DO act like fools in denial here, which makes the whole food truck day dangerous, IMO.
Besides all of that, no one is staying indoors here. The parking lot is empty most of the time. No idea where everyone is going, but they're all going out...
Going to our local Publix is a real scare, for months. Again, no masks. Since they put the markings on the floor, I'd estimate that about 30% of the customers bother to notice it. Unreal......... I did have to stop at Sam's Club the other day and people there were much more respectful of space and more than 1/2 of them wore masks.
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Post by Deleted on May 5, 2020 18:54:18 GMT
There is someone in my neighborhood who is coordinating at least one food truck a week to part in her driveway. You order online, they stagger pickups, once you grab your food (while wearing a mask) you go home to eat it with your family. We haven't participated, but it's not much different than doing takeout. However, if they were all hanging around to eat, it would be a totally different thing. That's a nice idea. I had our Congressman deliver groceries to us before, because he heard our story and felt badly that there was no other option than having me physically go out and go food shopping. That's really nice of that person in your neighborhood to coordinate a food truck (safely).
We don't do takeout. DH has a strict diet to follow (chemo, diabetes, etc....).
This food truck idea is part of the monthly get-togethers here in the complex, which scares me. It said NOTHING about safety measures, and people here already don't follow any safety measures. Of course we wouldn't go to the food truck experience here, but I suggested that they DO implement safety measures for that day. Spreading the virus doesn't help anyone.
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Post by anniefb on May 5, 2020 19:06:30 GMT
This sounds like a nightmare. I definitely wouldn't be going!
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Post by ashley on May 5, 2020 19:07:17 GMT
I agree, it seems like a risky idea.
People don’t seem to understand that lifting some restrictions still means social distancing is required. Or I have heard people say, “we only had a few cases here and they’re recovered so things should go back to normal” — no they should not go back to normal. Having few cases just means the virus didn’t spread very much, not that it is eliminated and the community is safe.
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Post by Dani-Mani on May 5, 2020 19:07:30 GMT
We’re another neighborhood doing food trucks and honestly, I’m excited about it. Our first one is this Friday.
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Post by 950nancy on May 5, 2020 19:10:53 GMT
I spent yesterday waiting in line with a woman who said that she already had the virus (no test) and wasn't worried. She didn't wear a mask and stood about 2 feet from me before I backed away. Everyone around her was abiding by the six feet rule and was wearing a mask (and this was outside). She said she was from Texas and was built for a pandemic. She also said she doesn't have a tv and thinks the media is just playing on people's fears. Ugh. Yes, the media is both good and bad, but at least follow the guidelines the dr.'s and scientists are asking for to help stop the spread.
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Post by librarylady on May 5, 2020 19:19:46 GMT
I would not be going and we don't have near the health challenges you and DH have.
I'm glad you questioned management.
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Post by myshelly on May 5, 2020 19:21:09 GMT
All of the neighborhoods here are hiring food trucks to come to the neighborhood.
It’s a morale booster and it keeps the food trucks in business.
ETA: The neighborhoods here have been doing it the whole time. It’s not a lifted restrictions thing.
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Post by scrapngranny on May 5, 2020 19:26:20 GMT
Simply not going should solve your problem.
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Post by myshelly on May 5, 2020 19:28:19 GMT
I agree, it seems like a risky idea. People don’t seem to understand that lifting some restrictions still means social distancing is required. Or I have heard people say, “we only had a few cases here and they’re recovered so things should go back to normal” — no they should not go back to normal. Having few cases just means the virus didn’t spread very much, not that it is eliminated and the community is safe. I don’t think it’s that people don’t understand. It’s that they disagree. Social distancing was meant to be a very temporary measure to slow the spread. It was not meant to end the spread. It was not meant to stop the spread. It was meant to slow it. It is not feasible, healthy, or sustainable to maintain social distancing until there’s a cure or vaccine. Perhaps people have just done an informed risk/benefit analysis and they come out on a different side than you do. |
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Post by ashley on May 5, 2020 19:30:05 GMT
I agree, it seems like a risky idea. People don’t seem to understand that lifting some restrictions still means social distancing is required. Or I have heard people say, “we only had a few cases here and they’re recovered so things should go back to normal” — no they should not go back to normal. Having few cases just means the virus didn’t spread very much, not that it is eliminated and the community is safe. I don’t think it’s that people don’t understand. It’s that they disagree. Social distancing was meant to be a very temporary measure to slow the spread. It was not meant to end the spread. It was not meant to stop the spread. It was meant to slow it. It is not feasible, healthy, or sustainable to maintain social distancing until there’s a cure or vaccine. Perhaps people have just done an informed risk/benefit analysis and they come out on a different side than you do. The spread needs to be slowed and continued to be slowed until a vaccine is available. It certainly is feasible to maintain this, you just don’t want to because you dislike your home life. |
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Post by Deleted on May 5, 2020 19:47:53 GMT
dani-Mani : I hope that your area does it safely!!!!!!!!!!!!! Ours isn't a regular occurrence. This is just for their monthly socials and this month they chose to do this food truck idea. If they said that the truck took pre-orders, there would be distancing in place, you should wear a mask and take the food back "to go", then, FINE. It won't work out that way here. Hope it does for you! 950nancy : Are you sure you're not living here? Sounds like the mentality of most people here, sadly! myshelly : I could understand that point of view. However, this is to promote that philly steak company + to do our monthly social activity. It won't be a routine thing, nor is it to help anyone out. No boosting needed here as people regularly socialize, congregate, have parties, etc. No one wears masks or adheres to any safety suggestions. scrapngranny : Of course we won't go, but to say that it should eliminate our problem might be short-sighted. What if someone (or a few people) have the virus and will be spreading it on that day?? What if a neighbor in my unit then gets the virus? We DO run into people while walking to our car or getting the mail or throwing the trash. We're not 100% protected, and everyone should try their best to keep their distance and keep safe, for themselves and for EVERYONE around them. God forbid this becomes the next "hot spot".
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Post by myshelly on May 5, 2020 19:52:55 GMT
I don’t think it’s that people don’t understand. It’s that they disagree. Social distancing was meant to be a very temporary measure to slow the spread. It was not meant to end the spread. It was not meant to stop the spread. It was meant to slow it. It is not feasible, healthy, or sustainable to maintain social distancing until there’s a cure or vaccine. Perhaps people have just done an informed risk/benefit analysis and they come out on a different side than you do. The spread needs to be slowed and continued to be slowed until a vaccine is available. It certainly is feasible to maintain this, you just don’t want to because you dislike your home life. I disagree that it’s feasible. So, apparently, does our government 🤷🏻♀️ I love my life, but what’s happening now isn’t my life. It’s a crisis. And no, I am not the kind of person made to survive a crisis. |
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Post by dewryce on May 5, 2020 19:56:30 GMT
The food truck I’m general doesn’t sound like a bad idea. It’s adding it to a social event in an area not following safety guidelines that will be the issue. Can’t fix stupid. And not following social distancing guidelines is unsafe, not just a difference of opinion. Facts are facts and I’m sick of them being dismissed because people are inconvenienced..
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Post by dewryce on May 5, 2020 20:00:54 GMT
The spread needs to be slowed and continued to be slowed until a vaccine is available. It certainly is feasible to maintain this, you just don’t want to because you dislike your home life. I disagree that it’s feasible. So, apparently, does our government 🤷🏻♀️ I love my life, but what’s happening now isn’t my life. It’s a crisis. And no, I am not the kind of person made to survive a crisis. I’ve really been trying to understand where you are coming from and to not respond to cut you some slack because I know you’re having a difficult time. But really... that’s the best argument you can come up with right now? Come.the.fuck.on.  |
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Post by ashley on May 5, 2020 20:06:00 GMT
The spread needs to be slowed and continued to be slowed until a vaccine is available. It certainly is feasible to maintain this, you just don’t want to because you dislike your home life. I disagree that it’s feasible. So, apparently, does our government 🤷🏻♀️ I love my life, but what’s happening now isn’t my life. It’s a crisis. And no, I am not the kind of person made to survive a crisis. The thing is... you don’t get to have a say in who else doesn’t survive this crisis and by not practicing social distancing you’re a vessel to bring disease to other people who may actually want to survive. |
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Post by basketdiva on May 5, 2020 20:18:21 GMT
Unfortunately you can't police everybody. People are going ignore social distancing. The only way you are going to 100% protect yourself is stay in your apartment 100% of the time. The best you can do is limit your comings and goings and try to stay away from people.
Stress is never a good way to live and you seem to have plenty of stress already in your life so just don't go to the event or the area it is being held in. You have said you have very specific food needs and obviously a food truck is not part of it.
Let it go.
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Post by katlaw on May 5, 2020 21:22:11 GMT
The virus is still out there. We are no more safe from catching it than we were 2 months ago.
Businesses are opening because we have built up a stock of medical supplies and have enough ICU beds to handle a second wave of patients.
And they are opening because businessmen are making decisions based on money and greed and a percentage of deaths that is acceptable in their minds.
This does not mean we forget everything we have learned about this virus and how to protect people. We will get through this but in many places the first wave is not even over.
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Post by *KAS* on May 5, 2020 21:39:24 GMT
We've had a food truck in our neighborhood the last 2 weekends and a 3rd is in the works. In our case, the HOA board is doing it to help out the food trucks who have no events to go to, and to also give families a little break from cooking.
They park at our community pool, we order on their website in advance and pay online, so no money exchanging / contactless.
We all drive there and stay in our cars until they call us to come pick up our order (or if you live super close you could walk and stay in a socially distant area until your name is called, I'm sure). They set your food on a table and stand back and you pick it up.
It's been great, and certainly can be done within guidelines.
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Post by myshelly on May 5, 2020 21:41:12 GMT
I disagree that it’s feasible. So, apparently, does our government 🤷🏻♀️ I love my life, but what’s happening now isn’t my life. It’s a crisis. And no, I am not the kind of person made to survive a crisis. The thing is... you don’t get to have a say in who else doesn’t survive this crisis and by not practicing social distancing you’re a vessel to bring disease to other people who may actually want to survive. Then don’t be around me. If you’re worried about it, you can stay home. As for me, I’m going to get pedis with friends on Friday because we can. |
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Post by jubejubes on May 6, 2020 1:14:39 GMT
myshelly Do you still feel this way? Mar 24, 2020 at 9:06pm via mobilePost by myshelly on Mar 24, 2020 at 9:06pm Is anyone looking at their friends list and having some feelings about people who refuse to stay home that you think will change your relationship with them even after all this is over?
I’m probably not wording this very well. I’m upset right now.
I just can’t get over how ridiculous and irresponsible my best friend is being. We are under a shelter in place order. She has gone out every single day since the push for social distancing began. At first, she was shopping all kinds of places. Now, restrictions are in place and grocery stores are just about the only thing open, so she goes to a different one every day. Not because she actually needs anything, but because she’s bored and doesn’t like staying at home.
She tried to come over to my house one day under the guise of needing to pick up something I had borrowed and was aghast when I left it wrapped up on the back porch for her instead of letting her come in and visit.
I just can’t anymore. I’ve had it with people who are too selfish to stay home and I’m angry at her for being one of them.
I don’t think I can go back to just hanging out with her when all this is over.
This sucks.
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Post by georgiapea on May 6, 2020 3:53:10 GMT
Where I am, 30 miles SW of Tallahassee, restaurant take out never closed and food trucks were encouraged. My county has now opened restaurants to indoor dining with more space between tables. Every day we have been encouraged to buy from restaurants to support them. It worked so well our virus cases jumped from 23 to 29 where we had been increasing by 1 every couple days!😠
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Post by Legacy Girl on May 6, 2020 4:21:21 GMT
I spent yesterday waiting in line with a woman who said that she already had the virus (no test) and wasn't worried. She didn't wear a mask and stood about 2 feet from me before I backed away. Everyone around her was abiding by the six feet rule and was wearing a mask (and this was outside). She said she was from Texas and was built for a pandemic. She also said she doesn't have a tv and thinks the media is just playing on people's fears. Ugh. Yes, the media is both good and bad, but at least follow the guidelines the dr.'s and scientists are asking for to help stop the spread. Oh, my. She would be my idea of a pandemic poster-girl. Scary! |
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Post by denim on May 6, 2020 4:46:25 GMT
myshelly Do you still feel this way? Mar 24, 2020 at 9:06pm via mobilePost by myshelly on Mar 24, 2020 at 9:06pm Is anyone looking at their friends list and having some feelings about people who refuse to stay home that you think will change your relationship with them even after all this is over?
I’m probably not wording this very well. I’m upset right now.
I just can’t get over how ridiculous and irresponsible my best friend is being. We are under a shelter in place order. She has gone out every single day since the push for social distancing began. At first, she was shopping all kinds of places. Now, restrictions are in place and grocery stores are just about the only thing open, so she goes to a different one every day. Not because she actually needs anything, but because she’s bored and doesn’t like staying at home.
She tried to come over to my house one day under the guise of needing to pick up something I had borrowed and was aghast when I left it wrapped up on the back porch for her instead of letting her come in and visit.
I just can’t anymore. I’ve had it with people who are too selfish to stay home and I’m angry at her for being one of them.
I don’t think I can go back to just hanging out with her when all this is over.
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