Isolation 2020

[bobpbx]

It seems to me that three big groups of people are causing the most problems:

1) Family. I see family members who don't live together visiting each other as if that's okay.
2) Groups outdoors. Motorcycle riding clubs, ATV kids from 18 to 29.
3) People whose life revolves around hanging out at Wawa.

 

[Boyd]

Since I've never tried it, thought I would have a look at how online shopping works at Shoprite. Went to their site and clicked the link for online shopping and immediately saw the alert below. I didn't want to "get in line", I just wanted some info about how the process works. But I guess I have to "wait in line" to even find that. Now, whenever I got to any part of the Shoprite website, it just sends me back here.

How ridiculous is that? And why in the world would you have to "wait in line" to access a website? Why can't you just place an order and then receive notification about when it will be available? Does anybody here actually use this? How does it work?

 

[RednekF350]

122,800 acres in Wharton and everyone has to get sucked into Batsto Village ??

 

[ecampbell]

 

[ecampbell]

Carranza is crawling with people also. There seems to be an adversion to the parking log, they just park anywhere.
Batsto

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=2467320620247187

 

[bobpbx]

About 3 weeks ago I saw them touting BJ's pickup services and also home delivery. Went on the website, and Toms River did not do pickup, nor did they even mention it. Neither did Manahawkin. But, they still said delivery is available but it's managed by Instacart, and Bj's had taken a hands off approach (i.e, any questions or problems, ask instacart). I was anxious, so I tried instacart. I selected 17 items and pushed the button for delivery time. All the slots for delivery were full for 4 days, so I chose the morning of day 5. A note popped up that said we don't deliver to your area. .

Since then, I've grown more accustomed to just taking precautions and doing it myself.

 

[46er]

How ridiculous is that?

I sent them a note saying how ridiculous it was to allow online ordering for delivery or pickup when there aren't any time slots available. No response yet. FWIW, WalMart is the easiest and most reliable, at least for me. They only have a 2 day window. Always got a PU slot, prefer pickup over delivery.

 

[46er]

But, they still said delivery is available but it's managed by Peapod

BJ's uses Instacart for delivery, same as Acme. BJ's web site is a mess

BJ's Wholesale Club

Shop BJ's Wholesale Club for TV & Electronics, Computers & Tablets, Office, Patio, Garden & Outdoor, Furniture, Home, Appliances, Baby & Kids, Sports & Fitness, Toys & Video Games, Jewelry, Health & Beauty, Grocery, Household & Pet, Gift Cards, Clearance.

delivery.bjs.com

 

[bobpbx]

I sent them a note saying how ridiculous it was to allow online ordering for delivery or pickup when there aren't any time slots available. No response yet. FWIW, WalMart is the easiest and most reliable, at least for me. They only have a 2 day window. Always got a PU slot, prefer pickup over delivery.

How does Walmart pickup work at the store? In Lanoka Harbor I see cars pulling around towards the rear, and someone comes out to the car and it looks like the people go over the order with the worker that comes out. I'd think it would work better if you just have it put in the trunk and deal with any discrepancies online.

PS: yes, Peapod was Stop-n-shop.

 

[46er]

How does Walmart pickup work at the store? In Lanoka Harbor I see cars pulling around towards the rear, and someone comes out to the car and it looks like the people go over the order with the worker that comes out. I'd think it would work better if you just have it put in the trunk and deal with any discrepancies online.

PS: yes, Peapod was Stop-n-shop.

That's the way it works, I exit around the back. They send you a notification when its ready, you accept it, call them when you pull in. You do not have to get out of the car, they put it in the car and let you know if there are any out of stock or substitutions, no signing for anything and they wear masks and gloves. But they don't have any TP Try Acme in Seaside Heights.

 

[Boyd]

Oh well, just another sign of how our system wasn't ready to deal with this kind of crisis. Will just continue going to the store, it hasn't been a problem in the past. I would have only used online shopping for packaged products anyway, can't imagine buying produce that way, considering the range of quality I usually find in the store.

It's been 8 days since I've left my property, and then it was only for a trip to the grocery store that lasted about a half-hour. Have not even seen another human being since then, let alone gotten near one. Just crazy seeing all those cars in Wharton.

 

[46er]

can't imagine buying produce that way, considering the range of quality I usually find in the store.

I've bought produce; veggies, fruit, meats, and the quality is top notch, probably better than I would have chosen.

 

[bobpbx]

I've bought produce; veggies, fruit, meats, and the quality is top notch, probably better than I would have chosen.

Oh, so that's why what's left in the bin is so scraggly-looking!

 

[bobpbx]

Just now, from the state:

All State Public lands, state everything CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. Stay home.

 

[Broke Jeep Joe]

Just now, from the state:

All State Public lands, state everything CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. Stay home.

Posted another thread on this same topic

 

[bobpbx]

Posted another thread on this same topic

Was Batsto actually being staffed at the time of that video?

 

[46er]

All State Public lands, state everything CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. Stay home.

They jumped the gun this morning at IBSP, then they opened it.

 

[Broke Jeep Joe]

Honestly cant say, does that matter? Being staffed?

 

[46er]

 

[Boyd]

Posted another thread on this same topic

Additional comments in that thread: https://forums.njpinebarrens.com/threads/closed.13353/