Anthony's Odyssey

[flamingo]

Yesterday was a gorgeous day. After work, Randy and I, his brother Jeff, and one of Jeff's friends gave Randy's storage shed a fresh coat of white paint. I'm not much of a painter, but I had a long-handled roller that spread it on nicely. The beer was flowing among them, Randy had pizza delivered. We were having a jolly time and got the shed looking good in short order. We also painted around his front porch. I rolled up and down the pillars and it looks good. Randy doesn't drink often but when he does it puts him in a goofy mood. Later, he and I hung out on his back deck for a few minutes and watched 6 deer in the back yard. He said, "They have no respect. No masks, no social distancing, non-essential grazing in my yard."

So Chaz, why do you like Ash? Because he likes golf, or because he "threatened" to charge triple for a Trump sticker? Ash was frustrated about his golf outing last Sunday. It was the first Sunday that golf courses were allowed to be open by the governor. It was packed! There were so many golfers that the pace of play had slowed to a crawl. After the sixth hole he got fed up and left.

It rained all day today and the temperature didn't get out of the 40s. There is a freeze warning for the next couple of nights here. The strawberry growers are concerned.

It doesn't really matter what your winning percentage is playing Scrabble. The important thing is that you still get to play with Mom. I'm rooting for her, and for all the great Moms out there. Happy Mother's Day!

I, too, get a kick out of the banter between Randy, Ash, and Jimmy. Randy and Jimmy are Trump supporters. Ash is a frustrated Democrat, but they agree on some issues and have respectful and humorous discussion over things they disagree on. Randy jokes that he is "bringing Ash over to the dark side." Our shop is in the heart of Trump territory and some customers know that Ash is not a Trump fan, yet the back and forth chatter is fun to listen to. I learn a lot.

I appreciate the respectful disagreement I get here. Earlier this year I ended many of my posts with inspirational quotes, some that are about having the courage to express yourself to others in a kind and thought provoking manner. Regarding our current corona virus situation, I understand that our public officials are focused on protecting public health. They are in a no-win situation while walking a narrow tightrope trying to balance health worries and economic worries. The vast majority of protesters, which are growing in number, do respect authority and law & order. But they get angry when they see small business owners and workers getting scolded, shamed, threatened, and now jailed for simply wanting to work for financial survival as convicted felons are being released from jail "for their protection." I applaud that salon owner in Dallas for standing up to that judge after he had the nerve to berate her for being "selfish" for wanting to feed her kids. Then he gives her a week in jail and fined her $7000 before the gov/lt. gov. stepped in. Businesses that are allowed to open don't have to, and many are choosing not to because they don't think it would be safe yet. That is their choice. What happened to pro-choice? That seems to be a selective term. And when businesses do choose to reopen, that doesn't mean customers will suddenly go flocking back. They are concerned about reopening too soon as well. That should be their choice as well. The risks of reopening too soon vs. the risks of reopening up too late for.

Will I want to go to a restaurant or a theatre when they are allowed to reopen? Probably not right away. I really have no idea right now. I wear a mask and social distance because it seems to be the right thing to do. Just like refusing service on a vehicle from NYC. It seemed to be the right thing to do.

Planting a garden now won't help you right now, but if there is a another pandemic outbreak later this year or next, the fruits and veggies you plant now can be picked, canned, or frozen and stored and ready to eat for that time.

Science and data are good, but too many seem to be making up their own science and data to fit their own agendas, and who do you trust. The experts don't even agree with how to do things. Is it any wonder the rest of us are dazed and confused?

On the PA front, shutdown orders for high population areas make sense, but should counties that have more bears than people be under the same orders as metropolitan areas? That has been the source of frustration for many protesters. Governor Wolf announced today that 13 more counties (including the city of Pittsburgh ) will have shutdown restrictions relaxed next week after 24 counties got that gift today. Wolf also angered many by extending the shutdown orders to the 30 remaining counties (including Cumberland) to June 4! He says he is basing that on case numbers and lack of testing. That is a problem. So few have been tested that we don't really know how many may be infected and don't even know it. Some businesses around here say they will defy the order and reopen anyway, and the Cumberland County sheriff's office announced they will NOT treat business owners like criminals and will NOT enforce the governor's order. Oh my, it's going to be a crazy summer!

 

[bs29697]

Anthony, I couldn't agree with you more the county you are from only has 2 or 3 more confirmed people with the virus than does Westmoreland County where I'm from. Your county should go to the yellow level like mine will May 15. I gave myself hell for the message I posted here May3rd the more I read that message back it became clear to me that I was talking down to you I wanted to apologize to you for that provided you accept my apology.

Brian

 

[CharmedFan28]

Nice to hear from you! I think most countries are starting to re-open right now. Don't know if that is a good or a bad thing so it is what it is. Hope you stay safe and have a nice weekend.

 

[bigcannon]

Anthony, as always, thank you for your courage to speak your mind. I truly admire you for doing so. These are troubled times, trying to balance financial survival with physical survival. There probably aren't any real or right answers that fit all situations, which is what makes it more difficult. I believe we have to be individually cautious and vigilant in how we go about our daily lives. I love interacting with people so much in my business, it's hard to be vigilant at times. I also like to hug people I admire and care about, and it kills me not to be able to, but restraint is necessary at times. So, I just tell them how much I admire and carea about them. I told one person the other day, that I could hug them for what they did for me, but it'd probably kill us both. That got a big laugh, but was much appreciated. There is a lot of humor out there also, which is good for the soul. I'm also finding people are more thoughtful towards each other, which is wonderful to see. I have an 86 year old neighbor who still loves doing his own yard. He has a lot of edging to do and struggles with it. Noticing he hadn't been able to edge his yard for weeks, I took my power edger over and did all of it for him. It wore me out, but it felt great to help him. A couple of days later, his wife left me some homemade blackberry preserves she made. Knowing I helped him was a great feeling to me, but the fact they thanked me like that almost made me cry, as i never expect anything in return. I see examples everyday of people dong helping people and it just warms my heart to see it. Look at you and your friends, painting together, enjoying one another's company as you accomplish work that needed to be done. Although the death toll saddens me the most, there are some good things that have come out of this. I guess we just have to keep looking for the good things and provide help and assistance where we can.

Thank you again for your great thread here to inspire and stimulate our minds. You really are a sweetheart, Anthony. BC

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Anthony, as always, thank you for your courage to speak your mind. I truly admire you for doing so. These are troubled times, trying to balance financial survival with physical survival. There probably aren't any real or right answers that fit all situations, which is what makes it more difficult. I believe we have to be individually cautious and vigilant in how we go about our daily lives. I love interacting with people so much in my business, it's hard to be vigilant at times. I also like to hug people I admire and care about, and it kills me not to be able to, but restraint is necessary at times. So, I just tell them how much I admire and carea about them. I told one person the other day, that I could hug them for what they did for me, but it'd probably kill us both. That got a big laugh, but was much appreciated. There is a lot of humor out there also, which is good for the soul. I'm also finding people are more thoughtful towards each other, which is wonderful to see. I have an 86 year old neighbor who still loves doing his own yard. He has a lot of edging to do and struggles with it. Noticing he hadn't been able to edge his yard for weeks, I took my power edger over and did all of it for him. It wore me out, but it felt great to help him. A couple of days later, his wife left me some homemade blackberry preserves she made. Knowing I helped him was a great feeling to me, but the fact they thanked me like that almost made me cry, as i never expect anything in return. I see examples everyday of people dong helping people and it just warms my heart to see it. Look at you and your friends, painting together, enjoying one another's company as you accomplish work that needed to be done. Although the death toll saddens me the most, there are some good things that have come out of this. I guess we just have to keep looking for the good things and provide help and assistance where we can.

Thank you again for your great thread here to inspire and stimulate our minds. You really are a sweetheart, Anthony. BC

 

[Kyanimal]

My liking Ash doesn't have anything to do with his golfing. Though I understand the appeal of the sport, I never really got into it that much. My college bud Ed, and his Dad, used to be kind enough to tolerate taking me along with them sometimes. I would rent a bag of bats, and try my best to even hit the ball in the first place. I was limited to 6 hits, not strokes, per hole, and would get a "U", or an "S", for my score. Unlike them, I never lost a ball. Even skipped one off a water hazard. All of us were stunned at that one.

There are some things I've never quite understood about golf. First off, I don't know what one looks like, because they're apparently impossible to find, even though their holes have flags with their darned house numbers on them. And, their holes aren't even deep enough to hide in! SO ... where the Hell are they? And, instead of trying to hit them with a wrinkly ball, that you first have to hit with a bent stick, wouldn't something like a 12 gauge shotgun be more efficient, if you ever did find one? Come to think of it, what can you really expect from a game that was invented by the same guys that came up with bagpipes, kilts, and haggis?

As for the virus pandemic, keep in mind that all of us are likely going to get it, no matter how careful we are, before a vaccine is available. That sticky little bugger is THAT friendly. And, though 80% of us might not even know it found us, it's going to make the rest of us sick, some of us Very sick, and it's going to kill some of the very sick ones. The stay at home orders are not designed to prevent us from getting it. They're designed to hold down how many of us get it at the same time. "Flatten the curve." Why? ...

Those of us getting Very sick require intensive care, for even the hope of surviving. Unfortunately, our "wonderful" health care system does not have the capacity to care for all of us if we're on Death's doorstep all at the same time. SO ... It's not about totally avoiding infection, as much as it's about stringing out the demand for available services, equipment, and personnel. It's about managing the situation, as best as possible, to try to assure that care will continue to be an option for all of those who are going to need it.

With that in mind, when looking at which counties are being allowed to re-open a bit in PA, look at available health care in relation to population, not just overall population. Capisce?

"Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of happiness ..." The first of those is LIFE. Individuals' rights, of Liberty and Pursuit, are limited to how much they endanger Life. Without Life, there is nothing else. Keep that in mind, too ...

Always Great to hear from You, Anthony! Take Good Care! Stay Safe! Wash your paws!

(Virtual) HUGS, bud!!
Chaz

P.S.
Scrabble with Mom: I'm 6 for 20! That little 94 yr. old word predator is "only" beating my sorry ass by 70% now!

 

[flamingo]

Yesterday was a weird day. When I went to bed late last night it was an unheard of 27 degrees. On May 9th! During the afternoon we had a swirling snow squall with big flakes that lasted around 20 minutes. A guy who lives across the road had been mowing his lawn and he just kept going. It was funny watching him riding his John Deere lawn tractor through the winter scene. Then the sun came out and made the snowflakes appear to be twinkly little lights. Then the show was over. A snowburst on May 9. Crazy.

It was also a sad day. While I was on the porch enjoying the snow show, I had gotten a message from Randy: "Hey, boy. I'm at the hospital. Dad has taken a turn for the worse. I'll call you later." Many hours passed. Finally, after 11 pm I saw Randy's rear deck light on. He and Jimmy were out there talking and drinking beer. I raised my window and hollered over to him. My heart sank when he said, "He's gone. Dad's gone." I asked if I could come over and he said, "Bundle up. It's fuckin' cold out here." I dressed as if it was February (and my mask) and went next door and we gave each other a big hug. It was the first time I'd ever heard the big redhead cry. I didn't want to let go of him. We didn't give a shit about social distance at that moment.

Brian, buddy, you are forgiven! I didn't think you were talking down to me. I appreciate the info, and I'm shocked that a flu virus can still survive in human tissue after 100 years. Wow.

I think my head will explode if I don't stop trying to interpret the stats. I just find it curious that metropolitan Pittsburgh (over 2.3 million people) is having shutdown orders relaxed, while our rural border county (Perry, 46,000 residents, 35 cases, 1 death) is having its order extended. Population density should be a factor. You're right, Brian, that Cumberland and Westmoreland counties have similar numbers. Here is another important figure. 32 of 33 Cumberland deaths have been in nursing home facilities, 27 of 30 Westmoreland deaths have been in nursing home facilities. Approximately 2500 of 3700 deaths statewide have come from nursing home facilities. Now my head really hurts!

 

[bigcannon]

Anthony, so sorry and sad to hear about Randy's father. That's horrible. I can certainly understand the need for you to hug him. I wouldn't have been able to stop myself from hugging him either. Screw the virus. Sometimes you just have to do what you have to do. If you hug him again, tell him it's from all of us that have grown to love him also by the sharing you've done with all of us. It's so hard losing someone you love and even harder in this pandemic. Funerals are limited to ten people, from what I've heard. I've even heard of them having the bodies displayed in windows of funeral homes for loved ones to drive by and pay their respects. I can't imagine that. These are some very strange times we won't soon be over, or ever able to forget.

Hang in there and be there for Randy. We love you, Anthony. BC

 

[bs29697]

Anthony, Please send my condolences to Randy for the passing of his father. 19 years ago on the 9th my father passed away. He smoked but he had a heart attack that killed him. As BC suggested give a hug to Randy from us we have come to care about him through you.

If i remember correctly the article writers never disclosed exactly where the mass grave was located out of fear somebody could spread the virus again it is that easily spread.

I don't understand Gov. Wolf's logic with extending the order for your county if anything the order should be relaxed like my county. Beaver County has the most Nursing Home deaths stemming from the Corona virus at 77 and counting all from 1 Nursing Home facility. Its all I hear on the local news anymore is another person from that Nursing Home has died.

Please let Randy know that he is in our prayers and so are you Anthony. We will get through this.

Brian

 

[CharmedFan28]

Sorry to hear about the passing of Randy's father. My condolences to him, you and his family.

 

[Kyanimal]

I would like to add HUGS to BC's, Brian's, and Charmed's. Losing your Dad, no matter at what age, is never easy. You know that. I know that. And, now, Randy knows that. It is something that I wish none of us had to experience. Unfortunately, it is part of Life.

If you can, urge him to talk about it, or, rather, let him know, in whatever ways, that he has the space to talk about it with You. That is the best way to help. Just by listening ...

 

[flamingo]

It is rainy today, but the previous 3 days were beautiful. A mix of white puffy clouds and sunshine, refreshing breezes, and temps in the mid 70s to low 80s. It is finally starting to act like May after the strange snow squall just last weekend. I did some mowing and trimming, sawed off some low hanging branches off one of our maple trees, sprayed some weeds, and got some of our garden ready for flower planting.

Jimmy spent Saturday next door with Randy. They were power-washing the grime off the back of Randy's house and also his rear deck. Randy was wearing just his blue and white boxers, and watching the back spray blow onto his muscular body was very sexy. They were laughing and hollering as they usually do. There was a bottle of Yukon Jack sitting on the railing. Later in the evening, I was asked to come over and join them around the fire pit where they were flaming some burgers. We talked about the crazy world we're now living in, our deceased fathers, and whatever else needed to be talked about. It's weird. Randy (30), Adam (24), Me (16), and Jimmy (9) were all young in life when we lost our first parent, so we can understand and support each other on that front. Brian, I'm guessing you weren't that old either when your father passed away 19 years ago. It sucks, but I guess in some ways it can make us tougher. And there is no guarantee of tomorrow.

Jimmy went inside to use the restroom and Randy told me to stand up. He slid his big hands under my shorts and squeezed and massaged my asscheeks. Damn, it felt so good having him do that! He turned me around and gave me the sweetest kiss! I got hard as he was rubbing my dick through my shorts.

We have work to do, fun to have, and people to love and enjoy these times with. Virus, or no virus. I will be cautious, but I'm not going to hide under the bed and wait for the politicians and the "health experts" to give an all clear signal. And I'm only washing my hands for 19 seconds. I'm a rebel.

I greatly appreciate all your condolences to Randy, whose father lost a battle to cancer. He has a lot of support. It was strange not having him at the shop all week as he took care of family matters and took time away to "get his head together." It's really good to know that some of you think that Randy has been a positive influence to my life. I agree. I remember 2+ years ago when I began discussing Randy moving in next door to me in the "Advice & Support" forum, there were those members who felt I should stay away from him because I was so inexperienced and he is 10 years older than me. I decided to take the plunge with him, and I am so glad I did! He and Ashland have become 2 of the most important and wonderful people in my life.

While Emperor Wolf has decided to ease some lockdown restrictions for 12 more counties (including mine) next Friday, he poured gasoline on the simmering situation by threatening "non-essential" businesses that violate his orders. After calling small business owners who are demanding to re-open "deserters", "selfish", "cowardly", he warned that licenses, insurance, and other aid could be revoked. "Obey me or I'll crush you" seems to be the theme for some of these power drunk despots that have disguised themselves as governors and mayors. It's all about the science, of course. PA's Health Secretary, Rachel Levine, just announced last Tuesday plans to BEGIN testing every nursing home resident and staff member. (A bit late to start that?)

My Mom and I disagree on this. We were watching the protest in Harrisburg on the local newscast and she said, "Those people need to shut up and go home." I was stunned. I said, "Those are angry, sad, desperate people who aren't able to support their families. Don't they have the right to be vocal and demand to have their jobs and businesses not be shut down by a Wolf in sheep's clothing?" Mom: "Honey, the governor is just trying to protect us from the virus." I said, "But who is going to protect us from the governors? The government is going to destroy more lives than the virus will."

"Word predator?" Chaz, those Scrabble games sound intense. And I don't understand golf, either. Hit little white ball with stick, drive/walk after it, hit little white ball into the sand, hit little white ball into trees, toss stick into the pond, go home.

~ "There's some good in this world, and it's worth fighting for." (J.R.R. Tolkien)

~ "Work eight hours and sleep eight hours, and make sure they are not the same eight hours." (T. Boone Pickens)

~ "When I say "Be kind to one another," I don't mean only the people that think the same way you do. I mean be kind to everyone." (Ellen DeGeneres)

 

[CharmedFan28]

Glad to hear you are doing well! Like you guys we have had more business's opening up the past weekend. I don't think things are going to go back to the way they were but its nice to have some normalcy coming back.

 

[72-Jay]

hit little white ball into trees, toss stick into the pond, go home.

thanks for a good laugh! I don't understand golf either....
....Actually I believe golf is all about the 19th hole?? you know: the bar/clubhouse at the end??

 

[bs29697]

Glad Randy is feeling better though I'm sure there will be days when he will be sad as we can attest too. Gov Wolf should know by now that there is no cure for stupid he can't dictate that people have common sense. It should only take once for a person not to touch a hot stove stupid people keep doing it then file lawsuits. People need to stay home if they are sick and keep a safe distance from everyone. Happy your county is going to yellow Friday. Sorry for rambling on about stupid people.

Brian

 

[bs29697]

Glad Randy is feeling better though I'm sure there will be days when he will be sad as we can attest too. Gov Wolf should know by now that there is no cure for stupid he can't dictate that people have common sense. It should only take once for a person not to touch a hot stove stupid people keep doing it then file lawsuits. People need to stay home if they are sick and keep a safe distance from everyone. Happy your county is going to yellow Friday. Sorry for rambling on about stupid people.

Brian

 

[Kyanimal]

I'm concerned about what Kool-Aid you're drinking because I luv ya, bud.

The government is going to destroy more lives than the virus will.

Really? 89,562 dead Americans in roughly 12 weeks. That's about 7,464 per week, or 1,066 every day. Not unhappy. Not struggling. DEAD. And, there are going to be a Lot more. SO ... How many would you ultimately like, and how soon?

There's a highly contagious, deadly virus out there that would like nothing better than to get to know you, up close, and real personal. How soon would you like to meet it, and introduce it around to all of your friends and family? Heck! It'd be thrilled to have you introduce it to complete strangers, too. It doesn't really care!

Yeah. Those terrible public officials just grabbing for power, so they can flex their muscles, and dictate what everybody should do. They don't give a damn about all of the harm they're inflicting on the populace. Complete disregard for anybody but themselves. They're all out to trample our rights and freedoms. Um ... Simple question: What side of the road do you drive on, and why? And, while we're at it, let's get rid of those crazy lines on the road, those restrictive speed limits, and inconvenient, pesky, traffic lights! How DARE they try to control us like that!

Someone said ...

And there is no guarantee of tomorrow.

Unfortunately, that's very true. However, all of us should take the steps we know to take in order to try to make it better. Not just for ourselves, but all of those around us, too. We are all in this together.

I'm super happy that you met Randy, Ash, Adam, Jimmy, and let's not forget Bryce. I would be thrilled to be able to join you guys, and Mom, too, around the fire pit some evening. Yukon Jack, huh? Count me in! We'll take some with us when we go golfing, too! I've heard it helps. Not the game, as much as those trying to play it.

(Virtual) HUGS!!
Chaz

 

[bigcannon]

Glad you are keeping Randy's spirits up, Anthony. Nothing greater than the support and love of friends. Enjoy them as often as you can. As you said, there is no guarantee of tomorrow.

Loved, your description of golf, as it's quite accurate as far as I'm concerned. I've tried it a few times, even took a class in college to see if I could get any better. How bad is it if you flunk golf in PE? As I got into the business world, it seemed like the thing to to with business associates. Wrong. I finally sat myself down and asked, why do to spend a lot of money and almost a whole day to go out and do something that at the end of the day I end up hating myself. I finally classified that event as exercise if futality. I took up tennis after that, got a lot more exercise in a lot less time and it didn't cost hardly anything. Much better sport, and I was halfway decent at it. Go figure.

Hang in there, buddy. Life is going to get better. Things are opening up down here, people are back to the beaches again with social distancing and the sunshine is good for you. Our number of cases is decreasing daily. I think it has a lot to do with the sunshine and getting Vitamin D from the sun. Staying inside is not good for you. That ocean air smells so clean and wonderful. Anyway, keep everyone happy and laughing. That's the best medicine of all. Love ya, buddy. BC

 

[flamingo]

Yesterday was a beautiful day. Mom and I traveled to a couple of greenhouses and bought flowers and veggies. We were wearing masks, though few others were. The friendly Amish owners were not, either. We came home to dig up and fertilize the garden and flower bed and planted marigolds, petunias, vincas, coleus, zinnias, dahlias, portulaca, tomato, zucchini, and pepper plants. A row of iris flowers are about ready to open up. The lilies that got nailed by hard freeze a couple weeks ago and were turned brown have sprouted new buds out the tops and seems they will bloom after all. Wow.

Bryce was hosting a cookout with a few of his buddies. Ash was going to try to play golf with an old college friend. I hope they made it past the 6th hole this time. I think a round of golf would be more enjoyable if you could start at the 19th hole and go backward. Why is it so expensive? With dress codes and membership standards just to play a silly game? There have been a couple of golf movies I have really liked. Caddyshack (comedy) and The Legend of Bagger Vance (drama). I suck at tennis, though I like watching Rafael Nadal play.

Today is my 21st birthday. Since my birthday falls on the day before Memorial Day this year, Ash has invited a bunch of people over to celebrate at his house tomorrow. It's forecast to be a pleasant 80 degree day tomorrow, so that should be a lot of fun. To welcome me as an "official adult", Randy said he bought a bottle of peppermint schnapps for me. He calls it a sweet drink that won't knock me on my ass. I guess I'll find out. Ash is going to make a big pot of chicken and corn soup, Mom is preparing a big dish of baked spaghetti. Feast and frolic. Can't wait!

If you want an idea of what Randy looks like, check out post #38 of this thread:
https://www.justusboys.com/forum/threads/355538-redhead-men
I have no idea who Zach Thacker is, but he looks like Randy so much. Hair, face, facial hair, body build. And the carpet matches the drapes!

On Memorial Day we honor the warriors and patriots who have made the ultimate sacrifice fighting for rights and freedoms that are under increasing attack from within our own borders. We are trying to bring back normalcy despite the efforts of those who have given themselves way too much power. Here in Pennsylvania, 70% of Chinavirus deaths are from people living in nursing care facilities. The large majority of virus deaths overall have been people aged 80+. So how does this justify shutting down and crippling everyone? Safety and science and data, they say. And our creepy Health Secretary made sure she got her 95 year old mother out of a care facility while was insisting that people who had tested positive were to be moved into those places. As far as stupidity goes, that title here so far goes to Emperor Wolf. The citizens here have more common sense than our "leaders". People make decisions everyday. We hope we make the right ones, but we don't need politicians looking over our shoulders on everything we do. More people around these parts aren't as worried about their lives being destroyed by a virus as much as they are worried about their lives and careers being wrecked by government overreach. And it is very demeaning and insulting to beat people down by constantly telling them that what they do for a living is not essential and unimportant. For many folks, JUST STAY HOME translates to YOU DON'T MATTER.

"The government is going to destroy more lives than the virus will." Strong statement? Yes, but I stand by it. Not drinking anyone's Kool-Aid, my Milwaukee friend, just my own observations. The only Kool-Aid drinkers are the ones who blame everything on a guy living in a big white house. I don't trust the fudged numbers anymore. They are counting many cases/deaths as "probable." Probable? What does that mean? You either have a horrible virus, or you don't. Don't play guessing games with something so vital! I think they are being used for political purposes. I think there are those in powerful influential positions who want this country shut down until a particular Tuesday in November. I can't think of what might be occurring then, I can only speculate. I think you are confusing bills that are written, debated on, and signed into legislation (democracy) with ironfisted edicts coming from one bureaucrat. Some of the world's most brutal dictators would be proud at the way some of our governors and mayors are imposing their will like nothing we've seen here before. The PA legislature sent a bill to the governor's desk that was to limit his authority during this pandemic. Emperor Wolf vetoed it.

On July 4 hopefully we'll get to celebrate our "independence." Unless unused warehouse space will be serving as compounds surrounded by barbed wire fencing to house those evil barbers, gym owners, and the ones who just want play in a park or go for a swim. And all these empty classrooms could be converted into gas chambers.


Actually, as someone who is outdoors a lot, a bigger concern for me is Lyme disease. I was diagnosed with that in 2014, 2016, and 2018. That is a bad pattern. Unfortunately, I know more about this than I'd like to. PA is the top Lyme disease state in the country. Ticks seem to find my blood extra sweet for some reason.

Mom has overcome her vertigo. After just 3 visits to the new physical therapist, the head motion exercises have put her inner ear crystals back in place. She is having no more problems with that. Considering that the exercises she was doing were pretty much the same as before, it is odd that the prior therapy center couldn't get it right over 10 visits.

I don't care much for Kool-Aid. I prefer Juicy Juice, or iced tea. Or peppermint schnapps?

 

[CharmedFan28]

That is great news to hear your Mum has overcome her vertigo! I am glad the new physical therapist could help her. Happy 21st birthday for today!!! I hope it was a good one.

 

[72-Jay]

Yesterday was a beautiful day. Mom and I traveled to a couple of greenhouses and bought flowers and veggies.

Nice.
I planted a bunch of flower seeds this weekend, various veggie seeds last weekend.
Stuff like tomatoes & peppers were started inside, back in april. Its now getting close to time to plant outside.

Mom has overcome her vertigo.

Glad to hear this update!