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In_The_Wind

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10. I haven't been out any more than absolutely necessary since the election.

Sun Jan 22, 2017, 08:44 PM

Jan 2017

Stayed out of malls altogether to avoid the shopping madness between Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Then we had major car troubles requiring us to junk the pickup truck and replace it with a small used hatchback.

Since I'm retired I can avoid driving in bad weather because I don't want to risk someone hitting me.

After the fog lifted a bit today I just wanted a bit of fresh air.

The store I stopped in seemed like it was running a skeleton crew. Long lines at the 4 check-outs that were open. About 20 registers were closed.

All in all, a very depressing trip.

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Out for a drive today: streets seemed empty, shopping mall parking lot looked half empty too. [View all] In_The_Wind Jan 2017 OP

Football, probably meadowlark5 Jan 2017 #1

Whew! I was starting to worry (more). In_The_Wind Jan 2017 #4

I often time grocery shopping when the Broncos are playing meadowlark5 Jan 2017 #6

everything handmade34 Jan 2017 #2

This was around noontime. I agree with you: America is in mourning. In_The_Wind Jan 2017 #7

I won't be buying anything I don't absolutely need for the next 4 years! putitinD Jan 2017 #3

That's how I feel. n/t yankeepants Jan 2017 #5

I was replacing a lamp base that we've rewired 3 times. In_The_Wind Jan 2017 #8

I'm buying tools and raw materials, but only used, and if I can't make it, it's time to learn. politicat Jan 2017 #11

Been this way for Wellstone ruled Jan 2017 #9

I haven't been out any more than absolutely necessary since the election. In_The_Wind Jan 2017 #10