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It's 87/31° here but the humidity makes it seem like 91/33°. Hotter weather is in the forecast. Had COVID not happened, today would have been opening day for the 2020 faire season. We were at the shop to clean and prep for opening in four weeks. Unfortunately I couldn't stay long. Migraine flared again. So home again and sitting under the tree with Thistle. The Faire is permitted to operate at 25% capacity. The site is rated with a capacity of 16,000. That means somewhere between 3,500 and 4,000 guests each day. The number varies depending on whether the cast, indepentent acts, faire staff and vendors count as part of the 25% occupancy. The professional cast is only 10 people and there are no amateur cast members so no interaction on the streets and limited staged shows featuring cast members. Guests must wear masks except when eating and drinking. Eating and drinking are only permitted in designated areas. No one not wearing a mask will be allowed to enter the shop period. People entering the shop will be encouraged to shop with their eyes not their hands. Anything people try on or touch will need to be taken to the backroom and sanitized. Guys can try on kilts but shop staff will put it on and remove it to limit patrons touching them. Only a limited number of kilts will be on the rack. Extra stock will remain in the backroom. Will not be putting clothing displays up outside the shop, again to discourage excess touching. The shop will not be selling knits hats/caps scarves, hoods, etc. Stock will consist of kilts, shirts, doublets, kilt socks and outerwear (cloaks and capes). There will be none of the dress up just for fun that was done in the past. That means most everything I did that made the job enjoyable. I'm glad I don't plan on working in the shop during the day. My boss envisions the Faire opening and closing again two weeks later. That's what happened at one popular nearby amusment park.

You too bro.

I this because you have cherished memories of a best friendship.

Goode'en y'all. I've spent most of the day coping with a migraine so have been resting quietly. The day had started with promise. We went for our usual early morning walk. Then about 30 minutes after we got home the migraine started. I had such plans for working in the flower beds. C'est la vie. Be well.

I'm fairly certain Marty is not a cannibal so unlikely to be knoshing on other members of the forum ... what, oh ... uhm, ... never mind then. Please continue with your previously scheduled merriment.

Sort of like a cucumber floating in a pickle brine.

Oohhh, you used the "M" word both Val and Page cringed.

I had a warm slice of tomato focaccia sprinkled with parmesan cheese and romaine lettuce drizzled with balsamic vinegar and half of a 4 inch fresh peach tart. Not particularly hungry and have a nasty migraine. I would have to pass on the macadamia nuts, both mum and I are allergic.

Actually a thorough washing should remove those spines. That's how I handle the cukes.

Voting is not a privilege, it is a civic responsibility. Just received notice that my application for an absentee ballot has been processed by the county election bureau.

Because of the timeliness and the fact that the next posted story is too feature a different straight boy, I was actually expecting it to be complete at one chapter. An additional follow up story is a bonus.

Is anyone else imagining Clo shaving her cucumber?

And there's another ...

He just can't help himself.

A quarter of the frontpage of today's local paper was an article announcing the opening of this season's faire. We are gathering at the shop Sunday to clean and prep. This would have been my 17th year working in the shop. I started attending 10 years before that. It will be very strange not being there.

Oh but the thrill of licking up all sticky sweetness ... breathe Albert breathe.

Well conceived and executed chapter.

I most certainly would not deprive you of ginger anymore than I deprive myself.

I thoroughly enjoyed the fruits of your labors. Each is so tasty.

Oh, I know, it was more the kilt thing than the ginger hair. Though even that is shared.

Got my dad home and settled and the car sanitized with Lysol. Mum says I am not to take any chances/risks.

Hmmm, don't know as I ever heard it referred to as "climbing mountains" though I can understand it being a big passion for healthy young males. Must be an Irish thing.

For me it's not a fantasy. Though truth be told, there will be no kilting for me this year.

Uhm, Clo dear those might be Scots ...

We'll both wear masks in the car. Thistle will stay home, usually he rides along but not this time. I'll take everything extraneous out of the car. When I get back to my house I'll wipe the entire interior down with Lysol. Fortunately it's a pleasant day so I'll open the windows rather than using the ac. Need to go get things ready.