Epidemic conversation with our general store proprietor.

When I went in, amongst other things I picked up four packages of ramen noodles (everything on the shelf). Most shelves were very low stocked. There was also only two loaves of bread and one carton of milk.

I asked if he was getting stripped by out-of-towners again, even though his store is “officially closed.” He said no, he has plenty of stock in the back. The reason for low quantities of everything on the shelf is to help keep people from handling everything and spreading the virus through his wares.

When someone buys something, he goes in the back and replaces it. He offered me more ramen noodles, I told him I was fine, that’s all I wanted anyway.