'20/#12 Traipse Around Tuesday

Ok, it wasn't actually traipsing. We had a purpose or actually several purposes. This is our day to break quarantine to complete our essential tasks out of our home. As usual we went to the trash, did our laundry, and did enough shopping to hold us over for another week.

It seems like forever but we have been isolating for just under a month. Even though the president and several governors are talking about easing social distancing orders we have decided to stay the course until we feel better about the pandemic. When we are convinced that things are going in the right direction we will decide what precautions are necessary and which we can start to ween ourselves off. I am not telling anyone else what to do. This is our plan! Everyone has to figure out what is best for themselves and their family.

We are fighting boredom just like everyone else and looking forward to whatever the new normal will be. There is still work to be done on our rig and we would love to find the time to safely see friends and family, but we know that may not be possible. Some RV repair shops are starting to open so that is a possibility. It would be nice to get on the road for a little while. Our "hitch-itch" is getting worse the longer we do not move.

Well I will sign off hoping that you and your loved ones are staying safe like we are in our home in Pharr Texas because....

Home is where we park it,
Frank and Mary

'20/#11 Cabin Fever Respite

It is Tuesday and this is our day to break quarantine. Not permanently, but just to do some essential duties that can't be done inside our home. We still generate dirty laundry, trash, and need to restock our pantry. The restocking is primarily perishables that can't be stock piled. Even though we are confined to our home we still try to eat reasonably healthy. That means fresh produce, meats, and dairy. There is also some junk food just because . While we are out we get rid of our trash and go to the laundromat. This one day keeps us prepared for the week and gives us a break from our confinement.

Mary was just commenting on how long this month of self quarantine seemed and was terribly upset to find out that we had only been in confinement for fifteen days. I don't know how long she will last or if I will survive! Thank goodness for books, satellite TV, social media, board games, and our evening walks. We try to keep in touch with friends and family as well as the other Winter Texans who are stranded down here along with the full time residents. For the most part everyone is being responsible as far as social distancing is concerned. There will always be the one or two who just don't get it, but everyone else pretty much stays clear of those who won't take this crisis seriously.

As a couple of old farts we took advantage of some of the stores "senior hours". We were at Walmart before 6am and joined the Costco line at 7:45am. Yes, this was all early in the morning. If you know Mary you know she doesn't do mornings, but will if it is necessary. I thought we looked like an organized bank robbery!

The lines moved pretty quickly once the doors were open and we were able to find just about everything we needed. Not necessarily every brand, size, or style but enough to make do with.

Well, we are back home with a full freezer, fridge, and clean laundry. What else do we need to hunker down for another week of combating boredom? So I will sign off with a wish for your health and safety from our home in Pharr because.....

Home is where we park it,
Frank and Mary