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I don’t know about others, but I had a box of face masks in my house from months ago when I bought them. I just keep one in my pocket and reuse it since it’s not hospital-grade and won’t neessarily prevent all droplets anyway.  
 
Everyone needs to be aware of what face masks can and can’t do. Don’t stop social distancing just because you wear one!

Don't stop social distancing.  
Don't stop washing your hands.  
Do stop touching your face!

And to add to that..  
 
One member PER household do the shopping!

I needed gas today so I went. Not too many people at the pumps but 6 cars out front with people getting snacks without getting gas. Gas stations are small and are hard enough to social distance in. I wish people would leave gas stations to the gas getters.

Hey what's everyone's thoughts on furniture stores still being open? Outside of beds I don't see a big need for their products in this time.

One person's necessities are the next person's luxuries. And vice versa.  
It's all so arbitrary, so subjective.  
So judgemental.  
 
Edited by plane watcher, 2020-04-04 18:09:10

Well these places sell fridges, stoves and freezers. So I kind of see why they are open. I have had both a freezer and fridge Crap out on me in the past.

There are several videos on YouTube showing you how to make a face mask with a bandana and two hair elastics. I tried it and it's quick to make and nicely covers you from the nose down.

Why can’t people follow the marked arrows in grocery stores? So frustrating!!! It’s there for everyone’s safety!

Right now the only necessities are food, pres:cription medication and shelter.

Judging from so much that I have seen and read I think this epidemic might be good for humankind. I know this will be a controversial thought, but what is happening is happening. I am not saying stop fighting COVID-19, I am not saying it is good people are dying, I am not saying I wished for this... I mean it might teach society some humility in that EVERYONE needs to sacrifice during times of crisis. No one is more important than the other.  
 
We remember the “Greatest Generation” and what they went through... they are the Greatest because they sacrificed for the good of mankind. Today’s society has lost most of that generation and have never experienced anything but selfishness & greed. Especially here in Manitoba, what has this epidemic really cost us yet, as a society. People are complaining about insignificant things.  
 
Once this has cost people their money, their cars, their homes, their video games, their “stuff”... and YES even their LIVES in such a degree that humankind is at risk maybe we will see what is truly important in life. Every generation needs a plague that causes extreme hardship to learn the meaning of life... I hope this is ours.  
 
p.s. My aged mother just described today’s society to a “T” in their selfishness. She said “These are extraordinary times just don’t touch me”, ie - People should help & sacrifice as long as I don’t have to.  
 
Edited by OutinBrandon, 2020-04-05 20:07:36

While I understand what you are saying, I disagree and unfortunately don't think that it will actually change anything.  
 
There has always been selfish, self-interested, and self-serving people on earth, just as there has always been selfless people.  
 
Pain and suffering is relative. Just because someone else has it worse than you does not mean that your feelings are invalid. What one person considers insignificant is significant to another person, and who is anyone really to decide that for them?  
 
Do not blame the individual for what society as a whole has taught them. We exist in a capitalist world where the people who act in their own best interests are the ones who get rich. We are intrinsically taught that we are more important than everyone else and thus we are more entitled to xyz than other people. Changes can happen on an individual level of course but nature and nurture go hand in hand.

are open for a good reason. What would you do Farmergeorge if your fridge broke down? Everybody needs a fridge. How about if your stove broke down? People need some way to cook. Freezers can break down too. Furniture stores are not just about furniture. Certainly redecorating your home with new sofas, chairs can wait for the time being.  
Besides most furniture stores are huge and not over populated at any given time.

In times like these I would go against my better judgement and order these items on line if I needed to. What part of ‘stay at home’ do the public not understand. Innocent people, frontline medical and emergency personnel are suffering and dying because others cannot follow simple instruction.

For the immediate future, yes those are the necessities. But the longer this drags on (Ontario is saying it can be as long as 18-24 months), necessities will change rapidly.  
 
We have 5 kids, and I'm noticing they're all starting their spring growth spurt and will be in need of clothes and shoes in short order. Lots of exposed belly buttons and ankles in my house suddenly, and socks worn thin with holes.  
 
Some things I can repair and pass down, but the oldest ones of each gender literally won't have clothing that fits in a month. So yes, while my needs today and tomorrow are food, medications and shelter, my needs in a month will i:nclude clothing and shoes.  
 
What we're seeing in Ontario right now is further restrictions on what's considered "essential". Places like Home Depot are shutting down, although they can still ship. But if something breaks? If I need a new fridge ASAP?  
 
I'm a bit worried about being able to keep my house chugging along down the road. We're pretty resourceful and able to make do and/or fix, but even then we require some base materials to work with.

I agree with a lot of what you say, and I hope it leads to change.  
 
They'll be change for sure, like other defining moments like 9/11 and the war it will fundamentally change many aspects of society.  
 
I just hope it's change for the better. I'm not feeling as optimistic as you today.

Is what full lockdown means . We would not be able to purchase such items easily. We would have to make do until restrictions are lifted. Further restriction in Manitoba is inevitable and so is rationing. Our previous way of life is now going to change for a very long time.  
 
Edited by Farmergeorge, 2020-04-06 06:29:23

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