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Post by jmd74 on May 23, 2020 21:21:34 GMT
Just wandering in TJ Maxx or Homegoods, seeing if there’s anything I “need”. Going to Nordstrom with friends and getting lunch. Online shopping is just not the same. 😩
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Post by myshelly on May 23, 2020 21:23:14 GMT
Can you not do those things in your state yet? We can.
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Post by luckyjune on May 23, 2020 21:26:37 GMT
I do not.
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Post by katlady on May 23, 2020 21:26:45 GMT
I like to go to store to just look, for the visual experience. I also have never been a big online shopper for things like clothing. Yes, I miss it too. However, stores are opening up here now, and I don't have any urgency to go. Maybe the past 10 weeks have "cured" me of my shopping hobby.  |
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Post by padresfan619 on May 23, 2020 21:27:17 GMT
I just want some candles from HomeGoods! I think retail is slowly starting to open here but I am not going to be the first in line to go inside.
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Post by mikklynn on May 23, 2020 21:29:26 GMT
Minnesota will open up stores June 1. I won't be going out.
I am not a big shopper, but I really want to go out to my favorite stores. I'm making a wish list of where I want to go, once there is a vaccine.
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Post by jmd74 on May 23, 2020 21:29:31 GMT
Can you not do those things in your state yet? We can. Not here in Northern VA. Most of the state is slowly opening up except for a few counties and we’re in one of them. I’ve heard that we might be entering phase 1 on Friday. |
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Post by christine58 on May 23, 2020 21:32:54 GMT
Can you not do those things in your state yet? We can. We can't here in New York |
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Post by bc2ca on May 23, 2020 21:33:53 GMT
I miss the hunt. I'm really not a huge shopper but usually have a few things I'm on the look out for and miss popping into stores like HomeGoods and a couple favorite consignment/antique stores.
I really, really, really miss lunch or coffee with friends and planning trips.
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Post by elaine on May 23, 2020 21:39:14 GMT
Can you not do those things in your state yet? We can. Not here in Northern VA. Most of the state is slowly opening up except for a few counties and we’re in one of them. I’ve heard that we might be entering phase 1 on Friday. Along with Los Angeles and Chicago, we here in the DC Metro are a designated hot spot with no decrease in cases and it will only get worse as we open up. Thank heaven our governor doesn’t take advice from myshelly . |
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Post by jlynnbarth on May 23, 2020 21:39:31 GMT
I miss just walking around stores (besides grocery lol). It’s something to look at besides my neighborhood where I walk all the time. I also miss yard/garage sales. I don’t buy much from them because I really don’t need anything, but again.... it’s something to do and my dh likes them too, so it gives us something to do together.
Our city just opened to phase 2 yesterday so I’ll be interested to see how it goes. Saw lots of fb photos of people eating in the restaurants and at bars last night. Looked like everyone was doing a good job of social distancing.
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Post by myshelly on May 23, 2020 21:40:52 GMT
Not here in Northern VA. Most of the state is slowly opening up except for a few counties and we’re in one of them. I’ve heard that we might be entering phase 1 on Friday. Along with Los Angeles and Chicago, we here in the DC Metro are a designated hot spot with no decrease in cases and it will only get worse as we open up. Thank heaven our governor doesn’t take advice from myshelly . Never thought I’d be thankful for a Republican governor, but here I am. God bless Texas. |
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Post by idahomom on May 23, 2020 21:41:48 GMT
In Idaho retail opened up a few weeks ago, but some stores are still closed. We went to World Market today for crepe mix. My daughter actually came because she loves to browse in there (who doesn't). An employee opened the door and asked for our order number. Not open. But she did go get the crepe mix and ran my card. Bath & Body Works is also closed. I would like to get wallflower refills, but I didn't find any coupons so shipping plus no discount isn't happening. It's hit and miss right now I guess. Restaurants opened last week so I'm expecting there will be a spike soon and everything will close again. The Y opens on Tuesday....barely. Very limited equipment only, can only go for one hour, no locker rooms. Mid June they open a little more with very limited classes which will have an online reservation list. They've offered virtual classes all this time so I've been joining 1-2 classes a day, but the amount of classes will be cut significantly this week as they reopen the doors. Depending on what is offered virtually, I may be freezing my membership until they're open fully again. So ready for this to be over.
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Post by elaine on May 23, 2020 21:49:14 GMT
Along with Los Angeles and Chicago, we here in the DC Metro are a designated hot spot with no decrease in cases and it will only get worse as we open up. Thank heaven our governor doesn’t take advice from myshelly . Never thought I’d be thankful for a Republican governor, but here I am. God bless Texas. Maryland, with a large part of the DC Metro area, also has a Republican governor who also supports the guidelines and restrictions. So, ignorant comment, as usual. |
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Post by Merge on May 23, 2020 22:05:19 GMT
Nobody with any sense in Texas is spending their time trolling the aisles of Homegoods right now, no matter what our idiot governor says.
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Post by elaine on May 23, 2020 22:06:33 GMT
Nobody with any sense in Texas is spending their time trolling the aisles of Homegoods right now, no matter what our idiot governor says.  |
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Post by nlwilkins on May 23, 2020 22:10:48 GMT
Can you not do those things in your state yet? We can. Even if our state "allowed" it, I will still be at home. I love shopping, but there are too many idiots out there who don't believe in masks or SIP to make it safe to go shopping. |
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Post by allison1954 on May 23, 2020 22:11:55 GMT
Along with Los Angeles and Chicago, we here in the DC Metro are a designated hot spot with no decrease in cases and it will only get worse as we open up. Thank heaven our governor doesn’t take advice from myshelly . Never thought I’d be thankful for a Republican governor, but here I am. God bless Texas. FL has aRepublican governor and South FL is not open. |
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Post by paigepea on May 23, 2020 22:15:16 GMT
My mom misses browsing too. I think I always happened upon my most unexpected yet favourite possessions while browsing. Our stores are open and people seem to be browsing. I have some returns for the GAP and I have one in my neighbourhood so I’m going to walk there with Dh later. Hopefully you can get back to it soon.
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Post by papersilly on May 23, 2020 22:15:33 GMT
I hear ya! I miss dining out. Picking up food, even from our most favorite place, is nowhere near the same.
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Post by paigepea on May 23, 2020 22:16:40 GMT
Can you not do those things in your state yet? We can. Even if our state "allowed" it, I will still be at home. I love shopping, but there are too many idiots out there who don't believe in masks or SIP to make it safe to go shopping. There are some places with little to no covid and without SIP so this really depends on where you are. |
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Post by KelleeM on May 23, 2020 22:18:16 GMT
Never thought I’d be thankful for a Republican governor, but here I am. God bless Texas. FL has aRepublican governor and South FL is not open. And Massachusetts does as well. We’re mandated to wear masks in public...and people are actually doing it! |
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Post by crazy4scraps on May 23, 2020 22:19:15 GMT
I don’t miss shopping per se, but I do miss being able to run out and get things when I want to or need something that isn’t an urgent, pressing need. Like the replacement zipper I need to buy for a brand new sweatshirt I have that got broken in the washer.  Would I like to run to JoAnn’s and find a zipper the right size and color so I can fix my sweatshirt? Yes. Will I be doing that anytime soon? Nope. |
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Post by lisae on May 23, 2020 22:20:19 GMT
Retail opened here two weeks ago though not all stores reopened right away. The two locally owned craft stores that I frequent are limited hours. One is by appointment only. The proprietors are wearing masks and asking customers to do the same so I feel safe and have enjoyed a trip to each. We have been to garden centers several times as those stayed open.
There are a couple of things I'm looking for at either TJ Maxx or HomeGoods; I'm waiting on the crowds to go down. Based on that article that was linked here a few days ago, shopping is not nearly as dangerous as restaurants, church or anything that has you staying in one place indoors for a long period of time. I'll still avoid weekends.
I just have no interest in clothes whatsoever. I've been knitting and am going to convert to projects that can be worn around the house after I use up my next yarn purchase. I really don't need anymore 'going out' clothes at all.
I kind of got my fill of shopping malls last year when I would accompany DH on his service calls to a larger city. Often I'd go over to the mall while he worked to kill time.
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Post by gar on May 23, 2020 22:21:26 GMT
Maybe the past 10 weeks have "cured" me of my shopping hobby. Noooo  , you're just a bit fearful at the mo. It'll come back...at least that's what I think will happen to me |
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Post by leannec on May 23, 2020 22:23:14 GMT
I miss Bath and Bodyworks so much ... I'm down to my last bottle of bodywash and I need new candles ASAP!  |
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Post by papercrafteradvocate on May 23, 2020 22:25:24 GMT
Along with Los Angeles and Chicago, we here in the DC Metro are a designated hot spot with no decrease in cases and it will only get worse as we open up. Thank heaven our governor doesn’t take advice from myshelly . Never thought I’d be thankful for a Republican governor, but here I am. God bless Texas. God has nothing to do with politicians, stores opening or staying shut.... |
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Post by papercrafteradvocate on May 23, 2020 22:27:16 GMT
Can you not do those things in your state yet? We can. Even if our state "allowed" it, I will still be at home. I love shopping, but there are too many idiots out there who don't believe in masks or SIP to make it safe to go shopping. Right there on the bench with you, socially distanced at 6’ of course. Ohio has opened up a lot and people are idiots. I had 2 unpleasant encounters as I was on our every 2 week grocery run. |
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Post by Merge on May 23, 2020 22:34:18 GMT
This is why I'm not going out in crowded places in Texas - we've got the GOP county chairperson of Bexar County (San Antonio) telling people that Covid-19 is a Democratic hoax, and to take off your masks and get out there and hug people. Yesterday she was saying this - not back in March. www.sacurrent.com/the-daily/archives/2020/05/23/at-rally-bexar-county-republican-chair-cynthia-brehm-claims-coronavirus-is-democratic-hoaxOur governor has promoted this attitude by striking down mask requirements in our hardest-hit cities, and we've got millions of Karens and Kyles out there refusing to wear masks or stand away from others, cramming the aisles of Home Goods and Marshalls to buy cheap, Chinese-made tchotchkes like it's their job. Pretty much the peak of everything that's wrong with Texas right there. Meanwhile, Dallas and Houston are predicted to suffer a serious second wave in June because people just had to sniff the candles. www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2020/05/20/coronavirus-update-us/(I am not denigrating candle sniffing, a pastime I also enjoyed in the before times. But since candle sniffing pretty much requires mask removal and touching several different items that you don't intend to buy, it seems like a poor choice of hobby at the moment.) |
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Post by katlady on May 23, 2020 22:37:42 GMT
 WOW! Unbelievable!
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WOW! Unbelievable!