Sunday Shopping

Sunday Shopping

With great trepidation the regular Sunday shopping spree, to which I have become so accustomed, was being looked upon as a challenge – given the world we’re living in today.

I recalled 7 days ago, and even worse, 9 days ago on a Friday afternoon which it looked like people were preparing for Armageddon.

So, shortly after eight o’clock – off to the neighborhood Target. 

It’s not one of those giant places with covered parking.  It’s a Target store with parking out front, and now 6 spaces for drive-up shoppers.

A private security car was parked adjacent to the front door – on the sidewalk.  Must have been a store precaution taken to alleviate the toilet paper seekers who are scouring the shelves in search of that precious commodity.

It was a cautious move, probably taken after the store manager went by the neighborhood pizza joint and saw where the police had been called out to direct traffic – so pizza mongers could get their prize possessions – in an orderly fashion.

So, I enter the store.

A uniformed security guard, who looked like he once was, is, or wants to be in the military.  You know the look – shaved over the ears – a small pile of hair on top.

“There’s no paper products,” he said.

He was right.

Inquiring minds wanted to know. 

About 30 minutes later it was a choice of one of 2 check stands that were open. 

As I conversed with the cashier wearing plastic gloves, she said “we don’t have a truck coming today, not until tomorrow”.

That’s why there was no toilet paper.

Chapter 2

The trip to the neighborhood Smith’s was almost as non-eventful.

But there was toilet paper and paper towels – thank goodness.

Two stockers were trying to keep up with the demand.

Overheard –

“Damn, I’m tired.  I want to go home and rest.”

“When did you leave?”

“I left at about 1 this morning – and I’ve worked 63 hours this week.”

I walked by and said thanks for what you’re doing.

While stacking toilet paper, he said, “We’re working hard and we have stuff on the shelves.  Walmart don’t.”

The supply chain.

Smith’s parent Kroger seems to understand the supply chain!  

I shall return!