Apparently, after first announcing that liquor stores and marijuana dispensaries would close, the governor retracted that aspect of the "shelter-in-place" guidance within 24 hours. Obviously the liquor barons and hop heads exerted a lot of pressure on the gov... not that I am complaining. I have noticed that my wife and my wine consumption is up since we are pretty much stuck at home.
I wondered at the time since most cities and states have deemed liquor stores essential, what would have precipitated that?Apparently, after first announcing that liquor stores and marijuana dispensaries would close, the governor retracted that aspect of the "shelter-in-place" guidance within 24 hours. Obviously the liquor barons and hop heads exerted a lot of pressure on the gov... not that I am complaining. I have noticed that my wife and my wine consumption is up since we are pretty much stuck at home.
....... That's all I can say about that. 
You're welcome!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??
Smart move, Runny. I'd be terrified to go anywhere near that city. As it is I'm getting nervous about having to order groceries, but I'm getting close to necessity.
Pay online and have the delivery person leave the groceries outside your door. I'm sure they take precautions.
A thought...though I'd have to wait down stairs at the security door and be there when they show up. With me living downtown I have a feeling food would walk off quickly given the warming weather and the homeless population coming out of hibernation. I'll just have them deliver to my office Monday. I'm there most of the day during the week and I'm sure I have plenty to get through the weekend.
Otis says "what a bunch of amateurs at relaxing. Where's the beer? Where's the remote?"
That sounds like a good solution. If you can pop the trunk on your car remotely, he could just put them in there or the back seat.
Morning Pops. Morning Fellas and good morning to all who are visiting this thread and contributing, even if it's just reading.
It's times like these where I, personally, take the most comfort from this thread. Something about knowing that there are people out there that may be much different then I am but yet, still there, still fighting the good fight, still getting up every day and being a human being. I think that's a good thing.
How is everybody today? I hope everybody has something planned that takes your mind away from the 9 to 5 this weekend. I think I'm going to head to the store this weekend and do some shopping for my Wife's parents and my Parents and a few of my Uncles and Aunts again. It's just easier if we do it and then we know they are good for awhile.
Jobs, Leon, dbrp, Xelda, zrin, Trouty, ksk, RGV, Coach, RWB, Ranching, SW, John, Jan, Corso and Colo, I hope all of you are doing well. Keep yourselves safe, don't do dumb things and just continue to live your lives. Somebody down here in New Mexico cares about y'all.
Everybody, we are good. Our parents and grandparents did much harder, much tougher stuff. They made it, we can too. Go have fun this weekend and come back Monday stronger then the week before.
Gonna leave you with a little Kelly Clarkson for this Friday y'all.
Stronger:
That's good, Jan. This would be about the worst time for you to be out of work.Word came down in the world I know as The Incredible Shrinking Office. After last year's round of "exits" from our employment we were down to two full time attorneys (boss and his wife) and 6 staffers, including me (with one part time-as-needed attorney). Today (and I find the irony curious) in all this "March Madness" we cut two staffers. Not trying to be funny, but I made the final four (staffers). Also received assurance that I had nothing to worry about where my job is concerned, so for now I will rest on that.
Things are getting real here now.
I cannot agree with you enough on that!
