Are your neighbors ignoring the stay at home orders?

[FIREd]

People seem to follow the rules in my neighborhood. I see no parties, no visitors. When people run into each other while outside (taking the trash out or getting the mail), they keep a safe distance. We are allowed to get out for fresh air and exercise. But foot traffic is pretty light, even in this high-density neighborhood. It is easy to avoid getting too close to people.

 

[Ronstar]

Our neighbors seem to be staying at home. I see very few cars and walkers when I go out for a walk or bike ride.

 

[Bryan Barnfellow]

Here we are in a virtual lock down. Any unnecessary movement out of doors may draw a fine. Most seriously, our local parks have signs that say entry is forbidden, violators will be assessed a 10,000 franc (=$9,500) fine! And they mean it. So, as you might imagine, the parks are empty and few people out and about. Even the bench at the bus stop at the end of our street says that two or more people cannot sit there. We have the country's highest rate of infection and deaths, so everyone is taking it quite seriously.

-BB

 

[Pellice]

If I was near a beach, I'd be out there walking the surf at dawn and dusk.

In our neighborhood, I see walkers come by every so often. 1-2-3-4 in a group, not bothering anybody. Not sure if we are supposed to stay inside in NJ.

You can go outside in NJ. You are just not supposed to socialize. Here is the direct link to the state coronavirus site:
https://covid19.nj.gov/faqs/nj-info...ive-on-new-jersey-roads-during-this-emergency

It was a direct answer to the question, Can I drive somewhere?

But, as the news gets scarier, and NJ enters its peak period, limiting driving is probably within the spirit of self-isolation.

 

[statsman]

We have a mixed neighborhood from young families through retirees. Until the weather got rainy a day or so ago, we were seeing families walking through the neighborhood and some owners walking their dogs. These are the people who have been living in our housing tract for a while.

But we do have new next door neighbors in a new house build, and they are retirees, probably in their late 60s, early 70s. They may be closer to my age, 61, but they look to be less mobile than DW and I. Anyway, they moved in about 2-3 weeks ago, and we haven't seen them at all. Used to see them from time to time when they were checking in on their house build. Not sure when we'll meet them.

We have a similar retiree couple who closed on their house over a week ago down the street a few houses, and they have yet to move in. Could just be timing, or there could be the logistics of getting their items moved during the current environment. A young couple next to them moved in last week, and the two of them moved themselves via U-Haul. Haven't seen them either since. So strange to finally see our little part of the housing tract get completed, and we're not seeing any of the new neighbors.

 

[Dtail]

Most folks in our neighborhood seem to be social distancing from what I could see. It took awhile for some of my non believer friends to get there.

 

[mystang52]

You can go outside in NJ. You are just not supposed to socialize. Here is the direct link to the state coronavirus site:
https://covid19.nj.gov/faqs/nj-info...ive-on-new-jersey-roads-during-this-emergency

It was a direct answer to the question, Can I drive somewhere?

But, as the news gets scarier, and NJ enters its peak period, limiting driving is probably within the spirit of self-isolation.

I haven't seen any updates to this, so I still go out to run - solo. If I pass another pedestrian I make sure to make a wide path around that person. Starting today, in light of the latest Federal recommendations, I will run wearing a mask. I sincerely believe that I must run to maintain my pulmonary health as I am immunocompromised.

 

[Midpack]

Most people in our neighborhood are staying at home and keeping 6 feet apart when outside. There will always be a few who forget or “know better.” Over the last two weeks I was guilty of going to Home Depot for landscaping supplies to work on the yard (they were open after all), but we’ve stopped most non-essential trips. It’s clear people are shopping for non-essential items at big box and grocery stores, though some/many try to stay apart. We drove to a nearby park to walk yesterday, I suppose that’s non-essential, and we’re seeing more people out exercising than ever during stay at home, but that was acceptable. Not sure if it still is.

As for the 6 volleyball players, the latest White House directive says “ AVOID SOCIAL GATHERINGS in groups of more than 10 people.” If we’re supposed to stay at home, why is that in the directive?

 

[donheff]

It appears to me that most people in my neighborhood are complying. There are a fair number of people on the street walking, jogging, biking but almost all are keeping their distance. I hope bending the curve works with less than total isolation. We need the physical and mental health benefits of fresh air and exercise.

I agree with the other comments that the beach photo above is not alarming. Pictures from Florida during spring break were alarming.

 

[athena53]

I live in a small neighborhood (42 lots) and the neighbors seem to be complying pretty well. We're on a lake and I saw one guy out fishing a couple of days ago and another walking around the lake with 2 of his kids, but to me those are safe activities. One couple just brought their camper from wherever it was stored to keep in their driveway for their son to live in- Son works at a Wal-Mart that has had a confirmed COVID case and they have her 90-year old Dad living with them. Ordinarily it's a violation of HOA rules. We told her to go ahead and do it.

OTOH, DS, who lives in Des Moines and does the family grocery shopping once a week for their family of 4, reports seeing whole families in Costco. I know Costco is starting to limit the number of people who can enter on one membership card so I hope they start enforcing it in Des Moines.

 

[target2019]

You can go outside in NJ. You are just not supposed to socialize. Here is the direct link to the state coronavirus site:
https://covid19.nj.gov/faqs/nj-info...ive-on-new-jersey-roads-during-this-emergency

It was a direct answer to the question, Can I drive somewhere?

But, as the news gets scarier, and NJ enters its peak period, limiting driving is probably within the spirit of self-isolation.

Thank you, Pellice. After posting last night I read the press release.
https://covid19.nj.gov/faqs/nj-info...losure-of-all-non-essential-retail-businesses

The broad, allowed categories are:

• obtaining essential goods or services
• seeking medical attention
• visiting family or close friends
• reporting to work
• engaging in outdoor activities.

Yesterday we walked about 2.4 miles on a local path which extends from our development. It was somewhat chilly, and we only passed a few people. In he evening we took a shorter walk, just in the neighborhood. The only traffic we see is delivery vans and trucks.

 

[folivier]

Our 55+ neighborhood is fairly well but there are some who seem oblivious to the stay at home rules or just don't care. My DW and I have been self-isolating for over 3 weeks now only going out for groceries a couple times. But Thursday we did go to our sons to see our granddaughters. We did manage to stay 6' away but my 6 year old sweetie ran up to me all smiles then stopped a few feet away and with a sad look said "pawpaw why can't I hug you?" Broke my heart!
Anyway we do have a few "close talkers" in our neighborhood. I've been tempted to start coughing when they start getting too close.

 

[DrRoy]

We live beside a 9 hole golf course. The course is closed, but we have seen people playing. Yesterday a helicopter flew over and on a loudspeaker we heard 'Golfers go home!".

 

[Hermit]

No people for the last week except the UPS driver and he just drops packages and respects distances. Only one or two cars even within hearing distance during the day. I think this will be the norm until this all blows over.


I am told one retired guy up here comes up to sleep at his place every evening and leaves to go back to town every morning. I have no idea where he goes all day. He used to have a favorite restaurant he hung out at.

 

[Tiger8693]

We live beside a 9 hole golf course. The course is closed, but we have seen people playing. Yesterday a helicopter flew over and on a loudspeaker we heard 'Golfers go home!".

I live on a golf course. People are playing every day. 1 person per cart. What's wrong with that? Is everyone supposed to just hermit up in there house for a month?

 

[dd564]

Our neighborhood seems to be abiding by it just fine.
But we're in a state that's doing a generally strong job so far at stopping the spread and lowering the peak of the curve.

We also don't have the beach temptations other states do.

 

[Retired Expat]

I live on a golf course. People are playing every day. 1 person per cart. What's wrong with that? Is everyone supposed to just hermit up in there house for a month?

Where I used to play, except for the height of summer, we could often play all day and never see a soul. And surely never get within 50’ of someone. Seems an ideal activity in is situation... have been thinking about picking it up again.

 

[Tiger8693]

Where I used to play, except for the height of summer, we could often play all day and never see a soul. And surely never get within 50’ of someone. Seems an ideal activity in is situation... have been thinking about picking it up again.

Good for you! Get out and get some walking exercise before someone decides to shut it down "for your own good".

 

[JoeWras]

Most neighbors are chillin'. One isn't. After spouting off a bunch of stuff on nextdoor and declaring his generation will lead the way like his grandparents did in WWII, he fell down. He lasted a few chill days, but now he is constantly going back and forth to the big box hardware stores.

This seems to be an issue with spring fever. Unnecessary trips to the big hardware stores. I'm hearing this is going on pretty much everywhere.

Maybe I'll print up some posters and put them around.

 

[Bamaman]

We've been sequestered for 3 weeks only to go out to the doctor for allergy shots. We call from the parking lot and run inside for 30 seconds of shots.

Our three scheduled doctors' visits have been by teleconferencing. My wife was sent to Quest Labs (in Walmart) for a blood test, however.

I've had to go to the grocery store a few times early a.m., and most are abiding by the rules. Walmart and Home Depot was starting to get congested, but they installed a maximum headcount inside the store at one time--spreading out all the shoppers yesterday. They're guarding the entrance and exit doors and the waiting lines.

And everyone I know has basically been staying home since all are retired.

 

[Chuckanut]

It took the lockdown here in FL to get people to finally stop playing pickleball and tennis. After the dog parks closed people were using a back unlocked gate to get in.

The outside bars on the squares drew crowds even though there was only radio music piped in. The bars finally closed as a result of the lockdown.

The avg age here is ~ 67 and while the community is healthier for their age than average it’s like they have a death wish.

Even with the lockdown there are still folks at Lowe’s buying supplies for home projects. I don’t get it.

I cant help think the studies of this disease and how it spread will make very interesting reading in about two years. I was looking at this sites predicted curve for Florida. This is data as of April 1. There is quite a bit of upside if social distancing is not observed. Looking at the final curves of the various states vs their start of mandatory strict social distancing will be interesting so say the least.

https://covid19.healthdata.org/proj...J5eQ8SXE9RY96dPCP5BLozhNnKmaS5IX3G9v0E7ogVFqM

 

[Rianne]

My neighbors are staying home, in their yards in groups. Young couple had a group of friends in their front yard socializing. Next door neighbor also in front yard. So, many think just being outside is safe. That's not what I understand.

 

[gwraigty]

However, as I said in another thread, there are people out there shopping with their whole families, and over in the 55+ trailer park they are visiting in their yards and playing games in the community center. I can understand a single parent needing to bring their kids with them, but not intact families with both parents.

OTOH, DS, who lives in Des Moines and does the family grocery shopping once a week for their family of 4, reports seeing whole families in Costco. I know Costco is starting to limit the number of people who can enter on one membership card so I hope they start enforcing it in Des Moines.

My guess is that there are some people who cannot stand being confined at home, no matter the consequences to themselves and others. Since a grocery store is one of the few places open, they're treating it like an outing. So the whole family goes.

I'm seeing more couples shopping in grocery stores than I ever have. All of a sudden the person who usually shopped for the household can't continue doing it by themselves? Nope, I guess the other bored-at-home spouse has to come along too.

As I posted in another thread, starting Monday in Ohio, stores have to limit the number of people allowed inside at once. People who continue to insist on treating grocery shopping like an outing are going to make it much harder on everyone. This may cause some stores to enact their own unique limitations, such as...

Effective today, Menard's is no longer allowing anyone under the age of 16 in their stores. I don't shop there. I can only guess that too many entire families were shopping at once. I would not want to have to be an employee on the front lines tasked with trying to prevent defiant people from entering the stores.

 

[garyt]

I see 2 volleyball players. Have there been more than that?

I see at least 5

 

[RetiredAt55.5]

I see at least 5

Unless all the volleyball players live together, it's a problem with just 2 players.

If you think about it, everyone playing is sweating, and no doubt touching their face, and then touching the ball.

So, in effect, the ball is the carrier.

Same with playing catch, tennis, basketball, etc.