Dear Friends,
As you know, the coronavirus has wreaked havoc upon sports seasons, schools, events and life in general. After much consideration, I decided it would be best to cancel the 4th of July party this year. We're all (ahem) of a susceptible age, and the afflictions some of us have don't make the situation better. I don't want a hotspot in Grange Circle.
This would have been the 42nd annual, I believe. I'll miss all of you and the tradition we've kept for all these years. But as they say in baseball, "Wait'll next year!" I hope this finds everyone in good health. The Esquire opened the south patio last Fri., but they're taking reservations for 4 persons per table, 2 hour limit. Well, that's just a tad too structured for me, so I'll wait until things calm down, or a vaccine, whichever comes first.
Oh...and be sure not to forget to smash the state.
-JM
PS: JR doesn't have dementia. He was off his many meds...he'd forget to take some at night, so he'd take them in the morning. Then he'd be all messed up. The doctor diagnosed this and assigned a health worker who puts the proper pills in cases for him, with the days and time labeled.
We had, of course, not planned to go to Urbana on the fourth this year. Wise choice to put it off until next year, John. We have been slowly gathering with select friends at a proper distance. We have opened our back porch to friends on Friday. Reservations required so that I can arrange furniture properly. We can have three other couples, but no more. Our town is slowly opening. Our fifth case just arrived in the county. We stay away from businesses that attract people off the highway and wear our masks. So many people are not wearing masks. (Remember we are deep in Trump country here).
ReplyDeleteGlad JR does not have dementia and is being helped with his meds.
Oh so sad, but I understand. Will miss getting that bright yellow invitation with the red firecracker. There is this little Italian restaurant I patronize and just today I saw that their outdoor area is open and I made a reservation for pizza and beer with a few buddies. But it's right by Trump Tower and there will be demonstrations tomorrow so who knows.
ReplyDeleteHope you get your pizza and beer without interruption, KJ. Now that the police brutality is being addressed, the protests may become calmer. However, protesting against Trump may, and should, continue.
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