sj, we call that "testa dura" in our family. It's so frustrating all around. I have no idea what Easter dinner is going to look like for us. This is unprecedented for our family.

Maria, I would if I thought they would listen, but they are stubborn. I'm sure if my cousin, the nurse says it's fine, they all think it's fine. Meanwhile, I'm trying to get ltc psyched about an Easter at home. On the plus side, I can make lamb, which most of the people I usually spend Easter with will not eat.

Sorry, sj. This hadn't posted when I started my previous reply. I didn't mean to pile on with a bunch of stuff you already know.

Laura, I'm concerned for you and your family, and your SIL because none of that is proper social distancing. The precautions she's taking are not enough based upon CDC recommendations. We really need to flatten the curve.

Laura, I'm glad Maria said something. We don't want anything to happen to you or your family.

Mom is totally ignoring her sister. We usually have Easter with my step family, and we won't be doing so this year, but I fear my aunt, cousins, and grandfather will be having dinner together.

Maria, that phrase works. Especially since this is the Italian half of the family.

I got a look at the damage today while going out to grocery shop. In addition to the mall and airport, on the two busiest streets in town a dry cleaner, big automotive tire place, insurance agent, Ashley Home Store, and Cheddars' suffered major damage/collapse and the Super 8 is just GONE. Kohls, Madden Crab, and numerous other places had signage and roof damage. The final count is 22 injuries, 2 hospitalizations, and NO DEATHS. I don't understand how that's even possible, there were houses and apartments right next to the dry cleaning place that got torn apart.

Here's some recorded footage of it happening, from a store on one of those two main drags: [link]

Matt, that's terrifying. What an absolute miracle no one died.

Matt, so glad you're safe. No deaths is a miracle, especially considering the damage.

Yikes, Matt!

No deaths! That's wonderful and amazing.

The final count is 22 injuries, 2 hospitalizations, and NO DEATHS.

Seeing the pictures that really is miraculous.

I appreciate the concern for my family. Really we are more cautious than I have expressed. Four of us live together. I don't go anywhere, but DH and the kids are out and about. DH has gone to many doctors' offices and homes setting up their remote connections. They are being cautious. One doctor's wife made him buy his own computer because she didn't want him using her keyboard when he still has ER rotation. DH and our doctors discuss safety often as that is why he has set them up for telemedicine. My son and his wife still have to go to work 4 days a week and they avoid humans as much as possible, but they still have to go to work. My other son hasn't been to the house and I don't see him anymore because he works at a grocery store. He and the other workers do what they can but they are still out there with humans, so I don't get to see him. I used to drive him to work, but now his roommate does that for me.

None of us have any symptoms at all. We aren't sharing hugs or mugs. We wash hands and all that stuff. We sit outside and watch the sunset and exchange greetings with our neighbors that walk through the park, from the 50' or so it is to the street. There are a lot more walkers recently so many waves from afar and greetings and well wishes take place.

Yes, my SIL came to visit and we fed her. She did my nails, with her gloves on, which she always has worn. This time she had a mask too, which is a newer thing for her. She is having us soak off the NexGen in 2-3 weeks when the nails have grown out and we'll just clear polish them ourselves until she is able to open up shop again. We discussed that plan when she was here because we anticipated being more locked down soon.

So, pretty much I don't venture further than my driveway and only snuggle with the cats and dog. Sometimes DH would take me for a drive along A1A to see the ocean, although the beach is closed. That is over now as my city starts Stay at Home restrictions at midnight tonight. So driveway it is.

Timelies all!

Mr. S is still in his pajamas.(though he did switch pullups for underwear) Of course that means he hasn't gone outside today.

Gary's mom isn't leaving her house at all, to the point on having Gary pick up groceries for her. She will be Skyping with us for the first seder. We'll see how that goes.