MikeBiDude

I did see this...for a while. But yesterday and today things I’ve ordered are back on 2-3 day delivery. I suspect local warehouses and the employees there may make this a local variable issue.

My deepest sympathies for you and your siblings. I have 5 siblings and our parents are both alive at 89 years old. We worry every moment for them. I am starting to sense this mood in the forum also. Your experience has cemented in my mind what I felt for the last few weeks… People’s choices on how serious to take this pandemic, and on how rigorous they will handle self isolation and social distancing is relative to how close to them the COVID-19 virus has affected them.

I’m looking on in horror from SoCal!

I started masturbating way too early in life, encouraged by a friend a year or so Older than me. Never had a wet dream to the best of my recollection.

I’m not fooled by this.

I listen to Old Time Radio shows in bed almost every night, Dragnet a favorite. But, I rarely make it to end of even a 30 minute show.

I’m going to buy a few whole chix from my local butcher today....now as a matter of fact!

Twist to the “free” PPP monies. IRS might not allow regular deductions on payroll/rents funded by PPP funds. This could provide costly. https://www.forbes.com/sites/robertwood/2020/04/30/irs-denies-tax-deductions-for-wages-rent-paid-with-forgivable-ppp-loans/#3b22df591c15 and https://www.foxbusiness.com/personal-finance/coronavirus-loan-recipients-ineligible-tax-deductions And I wouldn’t think you can “reserve” any PPP funds for future taxes, because the PPP funds have to be properly distributed to payroll/rent etc. within 8 weeks of receiving funds, or no forgiveness. Catch 22?

In fairness to Amazon a huge percentage of products you’re seeing online there come from 3rd party vendors...not always direct from Amazon. And thats not always obvious when you click and buy something. Amazon has been pretty good about stamping out price gouging.

This is currently 100% the way I feel. I can’t agree more ??

Is there something holding you back? You’ve received some pretty good advice in this thread on where and how to buy?

From your previous thread ? https://www.companyofmen.org/threads/romancharter.154296/

This, exactly! Great post ??

Safeway trying to stay ahead of meat panic buying and hoarding: https://www.msn.com/en-us/foodanddrink/foodnews/coronavirus-grocery-stores-limiting-meat-purchases-over-concerns-of-a-shortage/ar-BB13p5ME

Yes! Governor Newsom taking the reigns on this beach issue: https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/california-newsom-close-beaches-parks/index.html

Hmmmmmmmmm ??‍♂️ Looks interesting. Any satisfied customers here?

No focal length distortions at my law abiding LA County beaches. I’m not fond of orange county enforcement of COVID-19 isolation right now ?

No politics here in the Lounge please?? @WilliamM

Food service

Well in @sniper defense and to his point he clearly stated those earning under $50k, and you clearly state you earn over. I employ entry level workers at minimum wage and above (in SoCal). I’m having trouble recruiting employees because right now for the majority of this pool they are getting paid more on unemployment and stimulus than they would get working. I’m rewarding my current loyal and hard working employees with bonuses based on their hours worked to thank them for their extra effort during this pandemic.

Not an issue for me...often it’s even an attractive preference for me.

Ditto on appreciative neighbors. I had four sourdough boule(s) and two brioche out of the oven Sunday morning. Neighborhood is happy!

Always “underground” side deals. I used to know a guy who vetted young men for a famous Hollywood music producer. On occasion (rare) I would meet these young men first via the friend, to see if they could uphold their end of mutual benefit. Happened all too rare but was fun! Thinking back this was almost 20 years ago!

See #24 in the SBA FAQ here....lots of additional information as well.

I’ve been using ground turkey a lot recently....chili, meat loaf, “Joe’s Special” and it’s been surprisingly good ?? Only poor result was grilled “burgers” on the BBQ