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A close encounter of the COVID kind.....

6/16/2020

24 Comments

 
I’ve heard about it from others, I’ve read about it on FB, I’ve heard it on the news, read about it on Google, and now I’ve witnessed it first hand.  Some people don’t believe that COVID-19 is real and think we are being fed a load of bull.

I was at the shop dyeing wool and ran out of vinegar so I took a parcel to the mail and while masked up, went to the Independent Grocer to buy a few jugs.  I was at the head of the outdoor line-up in my usual garb of gloves and mask when a man got out of his vehicle, walked directly toward the store door and was stopped by the duty guard, who told him to go back around the barrier and get in line. 
  
I was the only one in line and he trudged up behind me.  I turned to make sure he gave me some distance, because he was breathing hard and grumbling and I couldn’t gauge how close he might be.  I could tell something about me pissed him off by the look he gave me, probably adding to his annoyance of being told to wait in line. 

He started shouting. 

“You are all nothing but sheep! You are being led to act like sheep!  You are sheep in a herd!  If you all put down your damn phones and turned off the TV and got out and started living you would be better off!   He paused to catch his breath and then continued.  If it weren’t for listening to the media you wouldn’t be acting like sheep.   The media is the problem!  They need to be shut down! 

He was shouting as loudly as possible, screaming at my back and the female staff guard. The hair on my neck prickled as I turned around to face him.  I had to ask.   

“Don’t you believe there’s a pandemic happening?”  

He screamed.  NO! 

I said, “You don’t believe, as of today worldwide, the virus has killed 435,000 people?

“NO!”  he screams.  Then goes on to say, “That many people die for all kinds of reasons!   
 
“But this is different” I said and before I could add to my statement, he screamed, “They’re blaming every death on the damn virus now, car accidents, heart attacks, you name it!  There’s no damn virus!  You are nothing but sheep!

He was getting even louder, if that was possible. I turned away from him to mind my own business, like I should have in the first place and an uneasy feeling grew in my gut.   He continued to rant, directed now at the guard. 

“I don’t have to go through this crap anywhere else I go, waiting in line and herded like a sheep!”  The guard said he didn’t need to be here if it wasn’t to his liking. 

My spidey sense was tingling, anyone that angry had to be wound tight and ready to spring.  A woman came out with her groceries and the guard motioned for me to go into the store.  I hesitated only a moment and then thought I’d better skedaddle.  I didn’t like him being that close to me, his shouting was assuredly sending spittle my way and I know from experience what turning my back to anger can do.  He was clearly a person comfortable with verbal aggression and I didn’t want it to escalate at my expense.     

I’ve read about conspiracy theories and the length to which some people go to refuse to wear protection.  It’s against their civil rights they say, but to deny the actual existence of the pandemic is another thing altogether.  The entire world has basically shut down to halt its spread, that's a pretty big lie to carry out. 

When I finished shopping and left the store, the guard had a male employee sitting with her and she told me the man had come back out sputtering off again and was loud and abusive all the way to his vehicle.  I said I was worried he might attack you but she seemed unbothered and said she’d like to see him to try.  

A customer that phoned to place an order told me that when a woman got really close to her in a line-up and was kindly asked to back up to six feet the woman told her to f#%! off.  And several others have told me that they have encountered rudeness and anger in stores and line ups and people that crowd them or push them out of the way. Someone told me that these sorts of life altering dilemmas bring out who a person really is.  It is sad we can’t agree to disagree and be kind to one another in the process of coping in this difficult time.  
24 Comments
Dorothy Hicks
6/17/2020 12:08:17 pm

There are a lot of ignorant bullies out there
A friend was told to F. Off in A grocery store too to pointing out the arrows to a woman
Was excited to get my order. Can’t wait to start as soon as the usually outside work is done for our too short summer

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Adena
6/17/2020 12:30:34 pm

OMG. The bottom of the gene pool....

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Cathy
6/17/2020 01:05:29 pm

I am sorry it is happening. But you are right their true personality shows for sure.

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Bmae
6/17/2020 01:06:11 pm

It’s happening right across this country. Thank you for wearing a mask and keeping others safe, even those who don’t believe it to be true.

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Pam
6/17/2020 01:06:37 pm

And they would be the first in line for treatment if they get sick!

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Angela Rowland
6/17/2020 01:49:34 pm

AND these people vote which is very scary. I live outside Baltimore MD and many people think it is their right not to wear masks. Wish it were the hospital’s right to reject hem when they come in sick.

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Karen Shannon
6/17/2020 02:16:49 pm

We need a way to make them want to move away. Perhaps a bad smell or a yappy dog? You are right though, angry people are potentially dangerous and best avoided. I am sorry you ran into one of the crazies.

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Joyce
6/17/2020 03:12:07 pm

Be safe. stay strong Christine 💐

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Susan Shewan
6/17/2020 03:42:43 pm

I work in a Loblaws owned grocery store and i can tell you that your experience is not uncommon. It is why stores need good security guards at entrances and near the cash registers. Thank you for wearing your mask. I appreciate it greatly. I wear mine all the time.

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Carol
6/17/2020 06:23:41 pm

There are people in the world who can take the information given to them and act responsibly to protect themselves and others, and then there are others who think their rights are being suffocated. Selfish people.

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Donna
6/17/2020 06:24:09 pm

I personally know people who had it, one died, another was hospitalized. Sorry but these people I know were not lying about having it. Crazy conspiricies.

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Paulette
6/17/2020 06:24:40 pm

This mask wearing has become so political. I wear a mask to protect others. We are in this together. Thank you for keeping your cool in the battle with conspiracy theorists. Be safe. be well.

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Maggie
6/17/2020 06:25:03 pm

So sorry!
Please be careful.
Everyone out there, please be careful.
And if possible, do not engage the crazy people!!

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Karen
6/17/2020 06:25:24 pm

An insult to sheep. They are very intelligent gentle animals.
It is so sad that some people don’t take this virus seriously. Also so sad that some have to resort to bullying and ignorance.

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Janet
6/17/2020 06:25:44 pm

I wear a mask and have no issues with those who do or dont. COVD isnt gone..its just sleepimg.

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Susan
6/17/2020 06:26:42 pm

If I did not know where you must be would have thought in US guess this says a lot about people in general.....all individuals. And that guy definitely watches some sort of media to get that riled up.

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Viviane
6/17/2020 06:27:14 pm

It is unbelievable that some people think this is all a hoax but they are definitely out there. That is why I avoid going anywhere as much as I can.

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Lucy
6/17/2020 06:27:38 pm

Keeping your cool is good, Christine! Not easy but good! I got hissed at in Sobeys when I went to pass a lady on here’ll phone!

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Jennifer
6/17/2020 06:28:04 pm

Oh good grief!

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Beth
6/17/2020 06:28:27 pm

Ugh. So sorry to hear this is happening in Nova Scotia. I thought this was just crazy American stuff. :(

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Patti
6/17/2020 06:29:53 pm

Who would have thought that would happen in Mahone Bay. Some people are incredibly stupid and selfish.

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Audrey
6/17/2020 06:31:08 pm

Too bad you had to hear
all that verbal abuse.

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Suzette
6/17/2020 07:10:08 pm

Oh Chris, I’m so Sorry you ran into this nut job at the store! I think you & I have had our say to each other on this virus & the nastiness, selfishness,& ignorance this virus has brought out in so many! In a lot of cases there have been so many nice , friendly things done for folks , but then you have this type,& I think too many people are getting very brave out there in others faces with no masks spouting off, not good!! This guy really needs to find a different store to shop at if he doesn’t want to follow the rules here! As you know , I’ve had a few instances that were too close for comfort & I’ve decided I’m not going to back away anymore , I’m tired of these asses , so my best place is home if at all possible!!I’m afraid I don’t do well with people like you encountered today! LOLTake Care, wear your mask,stay safe, your not alone!!

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