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MerryBlooms

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88. I was going to take my 76 y/o sister to an outdoor garden shop to get her out of the house.

Sat May 9, 2020, 10:18 PM

May 2020

Our Oregon county has gone two weeks without a new case, so I though if I mask and glove her, she'd be okay as long as she promised not to talk to strangers. Then, the very same day, I had to go to our two pharmacies and then stop for milk, eggs and bread (try to do everything on one trip). Less face masks at least by half, but I had mine on... I received a couple of sneers by a mom and her daughter. No big deal there, but the big deal was the less than 50% face masks, which killed the plan to take my sister out. So, instead I'm waiting for the 15th opening of county parks and take her to one of our favorite wayside creeks where I know she'll be safe. I fear we'll see a spike in cases soon. People just don't seem to get the reason we have less cases is because we've been doing the right thing and being careful.

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You got them prayers TEB May 2020 #1

Thank you. My heart sank out of my chest when he told me he'd been moved. MerryBlooms May 2020 #4

Hey we're parents I get you and the fear TEB May 2020 #6

My sons and I are very close. My husband died in 2002. MerryBlooms May 2020 #12

If there are protesters hanging out with guns, there should be police there Flaleftist May 2020 #2

It's an open carry state, they're not breaking the law MerryBlooms May 2020 #5

Parking lots are usually private property Mariana May 2020 #21

i don't know. There are lots of pockets of protesters and they've been allowed MerryBlooms May 2020 #37

I understand. Mariana May 2020 #50

My dad used to tell me there were three wasted emotions: MerryBlooms May 2020 #55

MerryBlooms - Keep Breathing! You'll/We'll Get Through this with some Amazing Stories to Tell! OMGWTF May 2020 #59

Yes, breathing is good. I'm listening to the neighbors across the street MerryBlooms May 2020 #61

Anger is a natural normal feeling. It's how people deal with it that can be a problem. dixiegrrrrl May 2020 #87

No, they all know my son and get way too emotional and so it makes it worse, MerryBlooms May 2020 #94

I believe that, notinkansas May 2020 #110

loitering, tresspass nt msongs May 2020 #10

Which state is this? BigmanPigman May 2020 #14

Sorry, I've already said I'm not going to reveal which state, it could put my son in MerryBlooms May 2020 #86

It sounds like they are loitering and the store needs to have them removed from their property. ooky May 2020 #17

Remember that these incidents are very rare lunatica May 2020 #3

As fast as the police were there, they must have been sitting close by MerryBlooms May 2020 #8

Wouldn't it be something if a tank showed up face to face with them? LiberalFighter May 2020 #34

Or something like this lunatica May 2020 #39

Easy enough to arrainge quakerboy May 2020 #107

That's what I was thinking. kag May 2020 #109

When we all marched to the San Francisco City Hall lunatica May 2020 #111

omg, that would be awesome! My son would laugh his butt off. MerryBlooms May 2020 #41

Sending up prayers for your son. dawg May 2020 #7

Thank you so much MerryBlooms May 2020 #9

"...no more guns than usual..." GoCubsGo May 2020 #11

It's an open carry state, and he sees quite a few guns daily MerryBlooms May 2020 #13

Protection Bernardo de La Paz May 2020 #20

Thanks for this Captain Zero May 2020 #113

Sending prayers your way...may your son stay safe. cayugafalls May 2020 #15

Thank you MerryBlooms May 2020 #24

He needs Kevlar. And someone on security with a gun. ancianita May 2020 #16

I think these stores should have an armed guard MerryBlooms May 2020 #25

Me, too. Only customers & families of security people can pressure mgmt to arm their people or ancianita May 2020 #67

Ancianita, I was just going to suggest that he buy himself a Kevlar vest, or request the Nay May 2020 #85

The bear spray is a great idea. MerryBlooms May 2020 #102

Expecting unarmed young grocery workers to protect a store again gun-toting men is probably Nay May 2020 #115

Protesters w guns in lawn chairs? That's the most imaginative thing they can do these days? Bernardo de La Paz May 2020 #18

It's all bs and everyone with two brain cells to rub together know it MerryBlooms May 2020 #27

well, i aint the prayin sort, but mopinko May 2020 #19

It surely does. Thanks, Mo. MerryBlooms May 2020 #28

"protesters in lawn chairs with guns in the parking lot every day" Where do you live? That is Evolve Dammit May 2020 #22

He's in a red open carry state. The protesters aren't breaking the law, MerryBlooms May 2020 #29

I hope no real nut jobs try stir up trouble with your son or anyone else...prayers done Karadeniz May 2020 #23

Thank you. I'm scared that one guy is going to come back because MerryBlooms May 2020 #31

Prayers for your son MustLoveBeagles May 2020 #26

Thank you MerryBlooms May 2020 #32

Good thoughts your way.... paleotn May 2020 #30

Thank you. There are folks that shop with guns, I don't know what else to say. MerryBlooms May 2020 #33

Well hang in there. We're all on your side and hoping for the best. paleotn May 2020 #35

Thanks so much. I've been so upset, but it's hard to talk to anyone MerryBlooms May 2020 #43

Sending him 💕💕💕💫💫💫💫 MLAA May 2020 #36

Thank you MerryBlooms May 2020 #71

Open carry is for suckers. oldsoftie May 2020 #38

So sorry Meowmee May 2020 #40

Thank you. I'm sure he'll be okay too, I swing back and forth with worry. MerryBlooms May 2020 #44

Understandable Meowmee May 2020 #52

Oh my gosh, hon, you've really been through hell. MerryBlooms May 2020 #73

Thanks💕 Meowmee May 2020 #114

A grocery store is private property. Can't they ban guns from their own property? SunSeeker May 2020 #42

I am not sure. Maybe they think it would cause more trouble? I don't know. MerryBlooms May 2020 #46

It's awful that your son has to worry about infection AND getting shot. SunSeeker May 2020 #49

I agreed with him and didn't understand why some people are so angry. MerryBlooms May 2020 #53

Sending out prayers.. Stuart G May 2020 #45

Thank you MerryBlooms May 2020 #47

My son works at a grocery store, too. Ohiogal May 2020 #48

I will pray for you and your son too. MerryBlooms May 2020 #51

Yes, I think you're right about that. Ohiogal May 2020 #54

You said "there are protesters in lawn chairs with guns in the parking lot every day". Sorry, but iluvtennis May 2020 #56

I thank you. MerryBlooms May 2020 #60

I prayed for your son. God bless. Joinfortmill May 2020 #57

Thanks so much MerryBlooms May 2020 #62

Hoping your son stays safe. Thank him for me for doing what he's doing. blueinredohio May 2020 #58

Thank you. He is an amazing son. MerryBlooms May 2020 #64

Protesters in lawn chairs with guns in front of a grocery store?? WTF America?? malchickiwick May 2020 #63

omg, that is Perfect! MerryBlooms May 2020 #68

That is exactly right. They are not protesters, they are terrorists. hadEnuf May 2020 #65

Yeah, and it started at the top with trump and his liberate this and that state crap MerryBlooms May 2020 #69

you may have rights , but your actions will tell later on when the 2nd wave hits AllaN01Bear May 2020 #66

We haven't even gotten through the first wave yet! It's So maddening! Thanks so much. MerryBlooms May 2020 #70

We are living in a situation of complete insanity. spiderpig May 2020 #72

It's all so surreal. MerryBlooms May 2020 #76

Sending my best thoughts your way hibbing May 2020 #74

Thank you. You're so right, the priorities are so flipped. I can't wrap my brain around any of it. MerryBlooms May 2020 #79

scary Demovictory9 May 2020 #75

Very. He's such an amazing son. MerryBlooms May 2020 #80

he deserves hazard pay. I appears they are taking advantage of his size/look to be quasi guard Demovictory9 May 2020 #82

I agree. Just talked to my other son, he's taken a leave of MerryBlooms May 2020 #93

I am so sorry that your son BellaBarnes May 2020 #77

Thank you. I know there are people all over the US doing the same job experiencing MerryBlooms May 2020 #81

And this is America. What has this orangeanus bestowed upon us? Ferrets are Cool May 2020 #78

Yep, it got way wors when he started that liberate this and that, crap. MerryBlooms May 2020 #83

A B horror movie with a Ferrets are Cool May 2020 #84

I was going to take my 76 y/o sister to an outdoor garden shop to get her out of the house. MerryBlooms May 2020 #88

So these lawn chair freaks are in Oregon? Tipperary May 2020 #117

You are both in my heart. Maraya1969 May 2020 #89

Thank you. Yes, praying for the people acting crazy is the right thing to do. Tbanks for the MerryBlooms May 2020 #95

Of course. Prayers for your son, and all who are in harm's way in these times. May they, and we, niyad May 2020 #90

Thanks so much. I'm struggling and needed some MerryBlooms May 2020 #96

That is good news about your other son and his wife. Holding you all in light and healing. niyad May 2020 #100

Jesus Christ!! Olafjoy May 2020 #91

Thank you so much. I know, I can't believe it either. MerryBlooms May 2020 #98

I pray that he stays safe rustysgurl May 2020 #92

Thank you, I really appreciate it. MerryBlooms May 2020 #99

Has your son asked his bosses whaat they suggest he do in the event another customer gets crazy? napi21 May 2020 #97

He has a radio and as quickly as the rest of the team and the police MerryBlooms May 2020 #101

My daughter does too decontaminating carts so everyone can shop JCMach1 May 2020 #103

Prayers for your daughter and you. MerryBlooms May 2020 #104

Thank you and yes I worry every day JCMach1 May 2020 #112

Safe vibes sent for your son and all his coworkers! nt Heartstrings May 2020 #105

Thank you. MerryBlooms May 2020 #106

I don't understand what their logic is to be stalking a grocery stores. Is the theory applegrove May 2020 #108

That's horrible....? Our grocery stores are nothing like that. jimlup May 2020 #116

My thanks to all for your prayers and good wishes. MerryBlooms May 2020 #118