Since the Covid19 outbreak and shutdown we have only seen our daughter once. Adele is concerned about spreading the virus to us and has been reluctant to visit or have us visit due to that. During our 1 visit she insisted on sitting outside to be safe.
Work is almost at a standstill. My customer base has put most major decisions on hold leading to a drastic reduction in the sale of the services that I offer.
Our normal routines have been altered tremendously. My routine included getting up at 5, going to the gym, then to McDonald's to grab a Coke and read quietly before heading off to work for the day. My gym has closed and restaurants can only serve takeout so that routine has been abandoned. Unfortunately, so has my exercise routine as I am not great about working out at home and find that I am more disciplined when going to the gym.
Friday night usually includes a stop at the Atascadero Moose Lodge for some drinks with friends and watching a Pirate game on my phone with the other patrons chuckling at the spectacle of me yelling at the phone. You see, most people here are Dodger or Giant fans but I won't hold that against them. There are too many advantages to having a local watering hole where you enjoy the company of your friends and the other customers. I am looking forward to both the Pirates and my Friday night getaway.
Andrea and I usually have a date night on Saturday going to one of a number of local eateries that we enjoy. That exercise is depressing right now. We still patronize our favorites and get takeout but listening to the stories of layoffs of staff, the reduction in business and the concerns of the restaurant owners that have become our friends makes the experience not nearly as enjoyable.
We have been very close with our Church family participating actively, but, not during the shutdown. We enjoyed the camaraderie of attending the Sunday services and the interaction in the community. Watching our Pastor via Facebook just isn't the same.
In the big picture we are healthy and happy, just feeling disrupted. Things are beginning to look up as the State of California is beginning to ease restrictions that were unrealistic, summer is nearly here, the weather is great and I am looking forward to smoking chicken, pork and sausage this weekend. Hopefully Adele joins us, that will make for the perfect day.
I hope this message finds you healthy and happy. As I move ahead through my day I am trying to keep an attitude of giving thanks rather than focusing on what I miss. Wish me well!
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