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Jack Johnson and Friends "Better Together" (From Kokua Festival 2020- Live From Home)

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Targetpractice5/26/2020 2:07:03 am PDT

re: #73 Wendell Zurkowitz ((slave to the waffle light))

A lot of people are going to avoid crowded concert and sports venues, airports and airlines, cruise ships, amusement parks and the general sort of elbow-to-elbow entertainment that makes up a lot of popular culture…

Anyone who is in a risk group or has regular contact to people in risk groups is going to think twice and weigh the risks accordingly. I certainly do not intend to change my behavior greatly just because I can.

Also keep in mind that a lot of folks canceled their summer vacation plans weeks or months ago. So the idea that they’re all going to suddenly grab up hotel reservations, plane tickets, concert tickets, etc because things are “over” is ridiculous. Most folks plan out vacations months in advance to take advantage of discounts and pick up “packages” rather than paying for everything individually. Not to mention all the major businesses and attractions that remain closed, with some saying they may not open until July.

To give a bit of anecdotal evidence, I’d gauge that 75%+ of the reservations at our hotel were made 48-72 hours prior to Friday. Why? Because the beach opening for Va Beach wasn’t announced until May 18th, when the weather forecasts were calling for cold and cloudy/rainy weather for the holiday weekend. But the beaches were the only things officially open, and officially mask and social distancing rules were in effect. The result? Total fucking chaos, as nobody followed the rules and restaurants were so desperate for business that even ones who legally couldn’t offer outdoor seating were putting tables and chairs out on the sidewalk.

On a related note, rumor today is Northam will be announcing that masks are mandatory when out in public. We’ll see how long that lasts.