Let’s say you go to Kroger or Costco to stock up on supplies to get you through this coronavirus pandemic. The trouble with that is, everyone else in town is doing the same thing. There are too many people in the store to maintain the recommended six feet of social distance – especially when you’re standing in the 60-person-long line to check out. Plus, you’re indoors, the store acting as an incubator for everyone’s germs. And, the store will likely be out of the items you need the most.
Here’s an alternative – Loflin Yard will hold a supply market the next four Saturdays, noon to 6. They will have fresh food and prepared food (which I am assuming you cannot eat on site), cleaning supplies, and (GET READY FOLKS I’M ABOUT TO SAY THE MAGIC WORDS) toilet paper. With 80,000 square feet of outdoor space, they should easily be able to maintain the CDC-recommended amount of social distancing – although, if it gets too busy, they will start limiting the number of individuals allowed.
I plan on checking this out tomorrow, probably right around the opening time of noon. Not sure if I’ll buy any supplies – I have a full bottle of Clorox bleach cleaner and 8 rolls of toilet paper in the apartment – but I might buy some prepared food. Plus, it will be nice just to see other people.
Don’t forget that Loflin Yard will have its menu available via takeout window and delivery 7 days a week, noon to 9 PM.
PROGRAMMING NOTE: I’m probably going to abandon the “Daily update” posts for the time being and post news multiple times throughout the day. Check back frequently for more news, and sometimes, my opinions.
Opinion post, and possibly more news, coming.