All done, paid and left. I went to Walmart. It was pretty crazy, one guy had 3 carts full of bottled water, no rice, beans, or cup of noodles, etc. Not a roll of toilet paper to be found. They still had some wipes, though.
I got everything on my list and got into line to check out. The cashier is sweet but only puts 1-2 items into each bag, it is very cumbersome and I had forgotten to bring my bag.
I called Jose and arranged for the return of my stuff next week. He said he might be able to do it Friday but I told him I would rather Tuesday because I have to work. I don't think we will be able to work much longer - they canceled the Rodeo in Houston today - the Rodeo, that is huge - like shutting down Christmas. I think paratransit won't be far behind... that is assuming we can even get the inventory.
So I got what I had wanted and came home. I didn't get any liquid soap, wet wipes, tampons, or cat food because I know I had some taken away. No sense replacing it when I will get it back in a few days.
I have found that plain Dove soap works great on my face, not too dry and gets me clean. I am really happy I found a reasonable solution, something that is going to be around for a while, too.
Anyway checking out was uneventful. I saw some potato salad at the deli and got that (they had spoons). I sat down after my purchases and ate it. It was pretty good. Not a lot of egg for "deviled egg" but not bad either.
I saw a woman stop pushing her cart and go over to the janitor cart, help herself to gloves and the moisture absorbers you throw down on a spill, not sure what she thought they were - and saw me looking at her.
I admit I had a very judging expression on my face. She gave me a sheepish grin and said "See, it says FREE". I shook my head, she grabbed another handful of gloves, and left.
"Does she think" I asked the woman next to me "God is going to bless her and keep the family free from illness if she steals?"
My Uber came in a few minutes. She wouldn't "let" me put my stuff in the trunk, instead demanding I put it in the back seat. She didn't help, either.
Now, I would have been OK with her not helping, some people have a disability. There is one guy works Uber in my area in a blue pickup, he is disabled and never gets out of the vehicle. I am fine with that.
But I didn't like the attitude. Then she was playing religious rap music without asking if I was OK with it and a freaking library of tracts in the back seat.
I wanted to like her for the faith thing but her attitude, she acted like I was being unreasonable wanting a ride, and it was OK to be rude as long as she gave me a platitude on leaving.
I normally give a $5 tip. I gave her $3. I normally give five stars because all my drivers have been great. But I gave her four - should have been 3 but I didn't want her fired. I gave "other reason" when it asked why I didn't like her. Would I do it again? Yes.
I came in and put everything away. I have a lot of things like honey buns and cereal bars good for a small snack. I also got drink mix for me so it's not all soda. I have a lot, but not that much.
One couple at Walmart was quite upset they were out of Frosted Flakes. Apparently everyone wants to ride out the pandemic with the tiger.
Once I put it all way, Ron tending, took a shower (suggested during pandemics to bathe when you come home), and made a video!
Here it is.
I am not "done" with the house yet but it is a good start.
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Tell Torbie
“Thank you for the tour of you new digs!”
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