dani negreanu Posted May 20, 2021 Author #16801 Share Posted May 20, 2021 (edited) Pfew, made it back in one piece from our baby sitting mission. @BonTexasNY Spending the day in Modi'in, I though to take a picture of your SIL place there. Also from DS2 balcony, not far from it. 20210520_103038.mp4 Edited May 20, 2021 by dani negreanu 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lionesss Posted May 20, 2021 #16802 Share Posted May 20, 2021 Today is a very special tenth anniversary for me. On May 20, 2011 I smoked for the last time at exactly noon. Quit cold turkey. No drugs. Just will power. Never looked back. Never touched a cigarette since then. Never been happier. Life is good. 23 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reallyitsmema Posted May 20, 2021 #16803 Share Posted May 20, 2021 2 hours ago, Ocean Boy said: One of the grocery store chains here, Stop & Shop, has not changed their mask policy yet. Neither my money or I will be in there until they do. Stop and Shop announced yesterday that they are lifting their mask mandate on May 29th, which is the date Massachusetts is lifting the mandate. I know it applies to all MA stores, not sure about RI. https://www.wcvb.com/article/stop-and-shop-stores-will-stop-requiring-masks-when-massachusetts-lifts-mandate/36477816 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare island lady Posted May 20, 2021 #16804 Share Posted May 20, 2021 1 hour ago, BecciBoo said: Boy Scout motto: Be Prepared Yup. Girl scouts too I think. 😄 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare island lady Posted May 20, 2021 #16805 Share Posted May 20, 2021 34 minutes ago, ownedbypets said: I was at Aldi yesterday. No masks!! Oh wow. OK...have not been to our local Aldi in the last week or so. Maybe it's changed in there as well. I do know they were very, very strict with the mask policy in that store previously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare island lady Posted May 20, 2021 #16806 Share Posted May 20, 2021 28 minutes ago, dani negreanu said: Pfew, made it back in one piece from our baby sitting mission. @BonTexasNY Spending the day in Modi'in, I though to take a picture of your SIL place there. Also from DS2 balcony, not far from it. 20210520_103038.mp4 144.77 MB · 0 downloads Looks deceptively peaceful there with those pictures. Hope it stays looking like that! Stay safe, we are all worried about you and your family. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BonTexasNY Posted May 20, 2021 #16807 Share Posted May 20, 2021 18 minutes ago, dani negreanu said: Pfew, made it back in one piece from our baby sitting mission. @BonTexasNY Spending the day in Modi'in, I though to take a picture of your SIL place there. Also from DS2 balcony, not far from it. 20210520_103038.mp4 144.77 MB · 0 downloads Dani, thank you so much for thinking of me. I've only seen one picture of it that I found online. I remember the curved bldg. My sister-in-law took a picture from her balcony which looked much bigger than the ones in the bottom photo. Where is it in the video? BTW, my niece's husband is the Israeli Consulate to Jordan. His wife gave me permission to mention it in here. He served 2 years each in Beijing, Argentina, Moscow. Quite a life they led until their kids started school and they had enough time away from Israel. So glad baby sitting duty went well without incident. Beautiful view from DS2 balcony. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BonTexasNY Posted May 20, 2021 #16808 Share Posted May 20, 2021 9 minutes ago, reallyitsmema said: Stop and Shop announced yesterday that they are lifting their mask mandate on May 29th, which is the date Massachusetts is lifting the mandate. I know it applies to all MA stores, not sure about RI. https://www.wcvb.com/article/stop-and-shop-stores-will-stop-requiring-masks-when-massachusetts-lifts-mandate/36477816 Our TX Gov. Abbott opened Texas a few weeks ago, no masks indoors or outdoors anymore, yet most establishments still have a mask mandate in place. I mentioned previously in here or a different thread, that I counted only 6 people in Costco not wearing masks out of hundreds in the store. All employees had masks on. I don't get it????? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mo&fran Posted May 20, 2021 #16809 Share Posted May 20, 2021 (edited) 6 minutes ago, BonTexasNY said: Our TX Gov. Abbott opened Texas a few weeks ago, no masks indoors or outdoors anymore, yet most establishments still have a mask mandate in place. I mentioned previously in here or a different thread, that I counted only 6 people in Costco not wearing masks out of hundreds in the store. All employees had masks on. I don't get it????? Maybe they do not depend on the Governor or the CDC to decide for them when to wear a mask. Edited May 20, 2021 by mo&fran 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d9704011 Posted May 20, 2021 #16810 Share Posted May 20, 2021 Just now, mo&fran said: Maybe they do not depend on the Governor to decide for them when to wear a mask. Indeed. Costco employees and shoppers seem to be better informed on the continuing need to exercise some caution while the situation improves. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reallyitsmema Posted May 20, 2021 #16811 Share Posted May 20, 2021 7 minutes ago, BonTexasNY said: Our TX Gov. Abbott opened Texas a few weeks ago, no masks indoors or outdoors anymore, yet most establishments still have a mask mandate in place. I mentioned previously in here or a different thread, that I counted only 6 people in Costco not wearing masks out of hundreds in the store. All employees had masks on. I don't get it????? Massachusetts is one of the few states that still has a mask mandate. Our Governor announced earlier this week that the mask mandate is up on May 29th and all other restrictions are being lifted with the exception of mass transit, healthcare facilities and a few other things. All businesses can go to 100% capacity and all the businesses that have not been allowed to open yet can finally open. Gradually stores are announcing that they are dropping their mask mandates on May 29th and follow the states guideline but time will tell. Right now, I see 100% mask wearing inside but people are starting to not wear them outside as our state allowed a couple of weeks ago. I am not sure what I am going to do once we can stop wearing them. I have not had a single respiratory issue since this pandemic started but I have also isolated myself too. Though I am fully vaccinated, I might be one of those mask wearing people in the grocery store. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BonTexasNY Posted May 20, 2021 #16812 Share Posted May 20, 2021 26 minutes ago, BonTexasNY said: Dani, thank you so much for thinking of me. I've only seen one picture of it that I found online. I remember the curved bldg. My sister-in-law took a picture from her balcony which looked much bigger than the ones in the bottom photo. Where is it in the video? BTW, my niece's husband is the Israeli Consulate to Jordan. His wife gave me permission to mention it in here. He served 2 years each in Beijing, Argentina, Moscow. Quite a life they led until their kids started school and they had enough time away from Israel. So glad baby sitting duty went well without incident. Beautiful view from DS2 balcony. Never mind. I saw the red arrow in the top photo. Jack liked the photos! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dani negreanu Posted May 20, 2021 Author #16813 Share Posted May 20, 2021 25 minutes ago, BonTexasNY said: Where is it in the video? Look for the huge electricity tower, video -- starting at 0.08. The Palace is on the right, but from the balcony you only see the roof. See the arrow in red. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BonTexasNY Posted May 20, 2021 #16814 Share Posted May 20, 2021 1 minute ago, dani negreanu said: Look for the huge electricity tower, video -- starting at 0.08. The Palace is on the right, but from the balcony you only see the roof. See the arrow in red. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BonTexasNY Posted May 20, 2021 #16815 Share Posted May 20, 2021 7 minutes ago, reallyitsmema said: Though I am fully vaccinated, I might be one of those mask wearing people in the grocery store. You should always do what makes you comfortable and what's right for you. I think lots of folks have gotten used to wearing the mask for so long they hesitate going maskless even after being double vaccinated. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaniDanielle Posted May 20, 2021 #16816 Share Posted May 20, 2021 41 minutes ago, island lady said: Looks deceptively peaceful there with those pictures. Hope it stays looking like that! Stay safe, we are all worried about you and your family. +1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dani negreanu Posted May 20, 2021 Author #16817 Share Posted May 20, 2021 29 minutes ago, BonTexasNY said: BTW, my niece's husband is the Israeli Consulate to Jordan. It's a great honor, and I'm sure he's very talented to get this Jordan [and Moscow] accreditation. Jordan, Egypt, Moscow are deemed "hard to serve" places, and, because of this, only the best get those jobs. DS2 wanted to see the world after finishing his army service, and enrolled in a special course for "special agents" -- short for those who keep the VIPs safe. When he finished his training, he was given the choice between Jordan and Egypt, with the promise that after this "hard country", he will receive a "plum assignment". He served 7 months in Cairo [I'm so sorry that we didn't grab the opportunity to visit Egypt while he was there] and then he had the choice between Brussels and Paris. He took Brussels, because he was born there while we relocated there, and this time -- we visited him and went with him "down the memory lane". 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Momof3gurlz Posted May 20, 2021 #16818 Share Posted May 20, 2021 2 hours ago, Ocean Boy said: One of the grocery store chains here, Stop & Shop, has not changed their mask policy yet. Neither my money or I will be in there until they do. I was surprised to read that Trader Joe’s dropped their mask requirement so soon. They were one of the strictest with masking, limiting customers, etc. It’s been a real mixed bag in FL. Hardly anyone in the Keys wore masks. In Bonita Springs most stores have signs saying they’re required but many not wearing them. A few stores had signs saying if you’re fully vaxxed you don’t need to wear one. Barely any spotted today in Siesta Key. it would be nice if things were consistent. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BonTexasNY Posted May 20, 2021 #16819 Share Posted May 20, 2021 1 hour ago, Lionesss said: Today is a very special tenth anniversary for me. On May 20, 2011 I smoked for the last time at exactly noon. Quit cold turkey. No drugs. Just will power. Never looked back. Never touched a cigarette since then. Never been happier. Life is good. ^ 5. You're an inspiration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Momof3gurlz Posted May 20, 2021 #16820 Share Posted May 20, 2021 1 hour ago, Lionesss said: Today is a very special tenth anniversary for me. On May 20, 2011 I smoked for the last time at exactly noon. Quit cold turkey. No drugs. Just will power. Never looked back. Never touched a cigarette since then. Never been happier. Life is good. Hats off to you! DH tried many times to quit cold turkey & could not so I know how hard it can be. He finally quit in 2008 with the help of Chantix. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare h20skibum Posted May 20, 2021 #16821 Share Posted May 20, 2021 Our mask requirements have been hit or miss here. Went to a restaurant on Sunday, and no masks required and no one was wearing one. Then went to Walmart on Monday, and they had taken their signs down. I went in without one, but everyone in the store was still wearing one. Starbucks yesterday, and their sign said masks optional if vaccinated. About 30% with no masks and 70% with. Today was Home Depot, and only saw 2 people in the store with a mask on. And finally, just came back from the dentist, and they still have their “mask required to enter” signs up. That is one that never made sense, because everyone has to take that mask off in the chair. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare xpcdoojk Posted May 20, 2021 #16822 Share Posted May 20, 2021 1 hour ago, Lionesss said: Today is a very special tenth anniversary for me. On May 20, 2011 I smoked for the last time at exactly noon. Quit cold turkey. No drugs. Just will power. Never looked back. Never touched a cigarette since then. Never been happier. Life is good. That truly deserves respect. Congratulations. jc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reallyitsmema Posted May 20, 2021 #16823 Share Posted May 20, 2021 3 minutes ago, BonTexasNY said: You should always do what makes you comfortable and what's right for you. I think lots of folks have gotten used to wearing the mask for so long they hesitate going maskless even after being double vaccinated. I am considering wearing a mask because of other germs, not so much covid. I have a pre-existing condition and typically get bronchitis or pneumonia at least once a year, ending up on steroids, etc. Masks and isolating has kept me healthy. I am over isolating! I might keep the mask for certain situations. 🙂 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare xpcdoojk Posted May 20, 2021 #16824 Share Posted May 20, 2021 7 minutes ago, Momof3gurlz said: I was surprised to read that Trader Joe’s dropped their mask requirement so soon. They were one of the strictest with masking, limiting customers, etc. It’s been a real mixed bag in FL. Hardly anyone in the Keys wore masks. In Bonita Springs most stores have signs saying they’re required but many not wearing them. A few stores had signs saying if you’re fully vaxxed you don’t need to wear one. Barely any spotted today in Siesta Key. it would be nice if things were consistent. We went to a TJ’s in Little Rock back in February, and we had to stand in line outside for 30 minutes in the cold due to distancing requirements. I am surprised they have dropped masks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ourusualbeach Posted May 20, 2021 #16825 Share Posted May 20, 2021 1 hour ago, Lionesss said: Today is a very special tenth anniversary for me. On May 20, 2011 I smoked for the last time at exactly noon. Quit cold turkey. No drugs. Just will power. Never looked back. Never touched a cigarette since then. Congrats! Funny how one remembers those dates. I’m right behind you, my last was Dec. 22, 2012 early morning before we headed out on our 24 hour drive to board the Monarch in PC for a B3B over Christmas and New Years. Like you it was cold turkey, no drugs and a lot of will power. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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