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So I took mum out for breakfast this morning, likely the last time for a while. The restaurant was pretty empty so social distancing was easy. We then went to the bank and to keep her appointment to have her hair cut. The shop is small, just one stylist and only one other customer who arrived just as mum was finished. From there we went to Home Depot to get the supplies for some outdoor projects. Mum pushed the cart after sanitizing the handle and her own hands. She wasn't allowed to touch anything else. Again there weren't many folks and people kept their distance.After that we went thorough the drive thru at Starbucks. Our last stop was Publix to stock up on a few things. Again she wasn't allowed to touch anything but the three apples she selected. It was busier but kind of necessary that we shop to avoid needing to do it later when the risk of exposure might be greater. It's not likely that she'll go anywhere outside the complex for the next few weeks. Exception being to walk on the beach or at a nearby botanical garden where her contact with others will be minimal. I'll be the one to run errands and will try to limit those. I don't plan on going anywhere before Friday when I take Thistle to day camp and a bath. We heard this morning that there was a fourth confirmed case in this area. The most recent had gone to the ER of our closet hospital so now both local hospitals have had exposure. Since we are both in the population for potentially severe illness we're taking extra precautions. Mum is currently sanitizing the kitchen countertops and her bathroom. There is hand sanitizer in my car and as soon as I get back in it, before even starting it I clean my hands. We will practice self isolation for the most part and social distancing when necessary. Mum says she remembers the polio scare having worked in polio ward as a nursing student. She will take care.

You mean you're blocking the door so he can't leave ... self isolation is more fun if you're not by yourself.

I knew I should have had the waffles for breakfast. Hi Curti.

Makes choosing between brands a bit easier ... you just take what you can get.

Imagine if you will the desperation if we didn't have this connection to one another ... then, remember this small part of the world does very much care little brother. Namasté

I wondered when I saw the forecast for the west coast.

Fortunately I can trim my beard but my hair will be a bit shaggy.

The first positive case in this area was announced this morning. The govenor has ordered schools closed for two weeks. My barbershop is closed until April 1st.

Yep, just a kid 😀

A little selective editing and it sounds like you visited Clo's sexy butcher.

Did you make an EWWWWWWWW! face?

Looks to me as if those boys have been spendin' a lot of time with their butts planted in the dirt ... or ... someone has very dirty hands.

Speaking of @Drew Espinosa ... Happy Pi Day!

Will one of them be checking in with you daily to ascertain that you're well?

It sounds as if you need to speak with management about improving your accomodations.

That seems to be what most folks I know are asking. Guess when the world seems to be going to crap people naturally think of tp.

Mum says good for you.

Mum says you should have a hot toddy before bed.

While it sucks you'll be alone it's good to know they're taking your health seriously. I've decided to reschedule my doc appt in Phila until June. I am scheduled for the Tues after Easter but the idea of two day long train trips with potentially ill folks and then bringing it here to mum decided the matter. Like you mum has a cardiac issue and at 84+ is doubly at risk. It's just not worth it.

His plaid shirt is in the laundry but his wearin' the plaid boxers mum sent him for his last birthday. Mum's practical like that.

Stay warm bro.

Greetings Albert.

That's good news.

It's bright and sunny here too. The temp is currently 67/19° and forecast to warm a bit more before a cold front arrives later with potential showers and/or t-storms.

Shifting barometric pressure suggests to me a very different and unwelcome sort of change than what your words conjure though in both cases there is an aching. The joy and laughter of children can be a soothing balm for many of life's hurts.