Hi everyone, hope all are well and that our Mac is recovering!
Today was sunny, a little warmer at 60 so hubby, youngest dd and I took a walk in the woods on a Native American trail by a river. It was really nice to get out of the house for a bit. There were others out on the trail, but not many. We saw two people biking and stayed more than 6 feet away when they passed us, and some others walking that were really far away. We made homemade pizza for dinner (mine was gluten free) and we're still working on fixing up the spare bedroom.
@mckennarose it is a strange new world indeed. It’s so scary for all of you living in or near NY. ANd it’s true many don’t own cars there and rely on trains or subway system. Especially those who work in Manhattan where there is no parking. I worry for my brother and his family who live on Long Island.
We're about 2 hours, depending on traffic, about 120 miles. Close, but also not close. We've been having an issue with people coming from NYC and our city has been pleading with the bus and van companies to stop going back and forth. Finally one bigger bus company announced yesterday that they will stop tomorrow. But our local news was at the bus station last night when the NYC workers were coming home and the newscaster asked them how they felt about the buses stopping and that the governor and White House has asked that all who come from hot spots, like NYC, voluntarily quarantine for 14 days. The people interviewed said they will have to drive now, and they had no intention of quarantining. They work in the city and go back and forth. It's so frustrating.
mrose…..it`s hard to keep a distance from family, but may keep them alive is what we`re all thinking......I know my sister struggled only seeing my mum through her window last Sunday.....but got to be so careful.
Oh I know Hoboken.....lol.....made a quick visit there during one of our trips.....fabulous views of the City!!!! Hope your dad is doing ok...….
We got my mom and dad to use skype yesterday and all the kids and I got on with them. It's was a little confusing with so many on, but fun!
Unfortunately someone hit my parent's car yesterday. It was parked by their driveway and a young driver smacked it. When the insurance company called my mom today they told her they have to do more investigation because her insurance may not be valid. I feel so bad for them! We've been going to the store for them so they don't have to go out and now they have to go out to get the car fixed.
Peppercorn sauce is delicious......so easy.....cream, butter, beef stock, shallots pounded down to pulp, but that's just for me, diced finely would be good, and around 2 large tablespoons of peppercorns ground up in a pestal and mortar, again personal preference, we like ours very peppery. There are a million recipes online, some add brandy some add other ingredients like Worcestershire Sauce....we prefer ours with no alcohol (weirdly lol) I never measure, just by eye.....it is delicious!!!!
It sounds delicious! Thanks for the recipe, I LOVE to cook and I'm always looking for something new.
We are all calling her more often and making sure she has what she needs. I can`t physically shop for her as I`m 5-6 hours away anyway, but I`m sending her magazines and books from online sources......all contactless delivery. She`s well aware of the risk from cardboard delivery boxes, and will deal with that accordingly, but happy to know she is dealing well with no visitors rule.
Those are really good ideas to send your mom! I know it's hard not seeing her and I'm glad you found new ways to make her day and keep in touch.
Another case was announced at my DH's work. I think his employees are a little on edge now. The employee worked in a different building so no immediate concern but still....
Ugh, I'm sorry. I hope the person recovers quickly with no complications and no one else at work gets it.
It makes my stomach jump every time I hear of another case here.
Today we had 4 people just not show up. I managed to get one by phone and his excuse was that he didn’t understand the instructions. It is literally click on the link in the email I sent you and it takes you right into the HIPAA compliant chat room. No need to signs up for anything. I swear a lot of people have suddenly become computer illiterate. The email also said to call me with any questions.
That sounds frustrating. I hope it goes smoother for you.
It‘s quite nice just the three of us home all the time for now.....but nice. We all sat out in the garden for a while this afternoon as it was just beautiful, then we played NYC monopoly for a while before dinner.....haven’t done that in a while.....then Kyle and I payed a few games of poker......think I forgot most of what he taught me few years back!!
Only my youngest lives at home with us now, so it's been just the three of us doing everything together too. As much as I hate the situation we're all in, I'm grateful for the time together and things we're doing with each other.
Mrose Thanks and yes Brian and I keep going out for rides, (we play pokemon go) so we need to get our fix LOL!! I hope your dogs enjoyed it it's a good idea. Glad that you got to talk with your dad, and find ways to see your family even if it is for distance. I know it is so frustrating to see people not taking this seriously, it makes it hard for us who are. The quicker we all do this the quicker we can get on with our lives safely and healthy. I hope things work out with that transportation issue. That's nice about your youngest's job, target is not going that far but they are trying to find ways. I hope yours has some graduating ceremony. Charlie is sad about his senior year.
We used to play pokemon go too! We haven't in a while, and we walked a lot when we did it. We haven't been on too many walks here at home since there are more people around, but we like to go to the woods and state parks. We did that today. This time of year is when the bear come out, so we're more careful right now.
I booked a trip for September 24th to October 1st staying club level at PBH.
We’re there the 20th - 30th
Woot! I will be there that time too Bobbie!
Wow, everyone will be there around the same time! We like to go in September too and the past two years we hit the hurricanes Florence in 2018 and Dorian last year. We left Florida early because of Dorian and went back again in October for a make up trip. Florence we had to re-route around on our way down and had to go all the way into TN. I love that time of year though and I'm hoping we can reschedule our May trip that we cancelled to September or October.
Very very scary, a person in our office building tested positive. I was not there when that person left sick, but too close for comfort for me. Though when I went in for a few hours, I washed my hands more than a few times, and used paper towels to open the shared microwave, coffee maker, and frigid. It just shows ya, I am good with staying home. And yeah, another person from the township has died. Both were elderly men, but oh so scary times right now.
That's scary. Our state really jumped up in numbers today. Yesterday I heard a 49 year old woman died and it really hit home. I just kept thinking that it's my age. It's so sad to see so many suffering right now.
We have almost 60F today Lynne.....but a little chilly outside of the sunshine. But incredibly pleasant.
It's just so nice to get out in the sun, isn't it?
Seems like everyone is aiming for fall.
I've never gone in November... you'll have to let me know how it is.
Hello everyone! Recently joined the boards after reading on and off for about a decade! I'm currently in Virginia.
Hi and welcome! I'm another East Coaster too, in PA.
I’m feeling more settled now I know we won’t travel in May.....too risky for us.
I hated to cancel our May trip too, but it's just so uncertain right now. Even if they open everything I'm just not comfortable traveling so soon. I don't think it will be over by then anyway, if you look at China and how they're having another round of cases since they re-opened things. I think we need to be careful for a while.
Still in bed and have another 6 days of isolating
I read through the forum/ threads when my headache is not overwhelming.
Oh Mac ((hugs)) I'm sorry you're having such a hard time. I hope you feel better soon!
Will tolerate a beef hotdog, and that’s it.
See, I like hotdogs! Only beef though, not pork or mixed. I don't usually buy them because they're so bad for you, but I do get a craving once in a while. I have a pack frozen that I may have to dig out this weekend.
We went out to clap and cheer and could hear folks for miles from the villages around us as it is a still night......folks were setting off fireworks and yelling their support.
Schumi that is so nice! What a lovely gesture!
Sausages if they’re made from quality are lovely
I'm Italian and we love our sausages! Hot, sweet, dried, cured... all of it. We have an Italian specialty shop not far from here where I like to stock up.
Hoping this weekend finds everyone healthy and doing well!