Good morning Pops and home-bound friends,
Denver and the surrounding counties are now on lock-down. Interestingly enough, liquor stores and "hemp" dispensaries are considered essential and are open for business.
We made a run to the store yesterday and found that many grocery stores now offer "senior" shopping hours. Aside from a discount at the movie theaters, this is perhaps one of the better reasons to be over 60. Ha!! While there are still shortages of some items -- don't get me started on the ridiculous shortage of TP -- most items are available, especially fresh fruits and veggies. Thank goodness for truckers!!
After shopping we went for a half day hike at one of nearby state parks. Got to love Colorado -- while most shops and activities are shutdown, the state is encouraging people to get outside and enjoy the beautiful weather. While on the hike, we encountered a group of 4 middle school kids and one set of parents... I held an impromptu geology class for them (at a resemble distance) describing the formation of the Rocky Mountains. At least one of us (me) had a lot of fun.
Is it me or does anyone else have a cynical view of the term, "social distancing"? It feels like any number of contrived words used today to soften the meaning of what we actually want to say. Why don't we simple say what we mean? Social distancing = STAY AWAY! Quarantine! Isolate! Do not come in contact! Whatever... just another thing to think about while I am social distancing.
One final thing... we have completed all of the title work and closing documents for the purchase of land in Montana... just have to send money on March 31...
Montanalo is starting to grow on me.
How is everyone else??