March 25, 2020

We are all in a very unique situation- living our lives with the COVID-19 all around us.
Clare and I are following the news, especially news from back home, wherever friends and family are, and here in Texas. Right now, there are a few cases in Corpus Christi, but not here….yet- Port Aransas, a barrier island. Spring break is kind of over, but with colleges and public schools closed there are still plenty of people at the beach, but, there are 10 miles of beaches here and 70-80 more miles along the rest of Padre Island, so people can spread out.
Our RV park has taken precautions, and many people have left either because they normally would and others have left because they want to be home. We feel pretty safe in our RV, however we are scheduled to move April 1 heading north near Abilene to pick up our new 5th wheel RV. We have already had some reservations cancelled, however Texas State Parks are, so far, remaining open to camping. The RV dealer is open at the moment… And hopefully, we will be able to find open campgrounds.
Grocery stores are doing a great job, although the TP hoarders are the real problem. H-E-B grocery chain has made the national news for giving it’s employees a $2/hr raise. Watching them close a section of the store and a dozen workers swoop in and restock the area is very cool. Customers, for the most part, are staying calm and friendly.
Of course, restaurants have gone to take out only.
It is a little dull here, no more card games in the rec hall, etc. However, the weather is in the 70s and we can be outside, until it gets too hot 🙂 Walk the beach, the jetty the seawall, and even go for a swim as the ocean water temp is over 70 degrees! We don’t watch broadcast TV, so we have ordered more DVD series in case we have to isolate even more.
We’ve stopped playing Pickleball, even though the town has allowed us to still play outside- I have a sore knee and Clare has stopped playing to be on the safe side as we get ready to move.
Thinking of all of you, wherever you are. Feel free to email and let us know how you are doing in this difficult time.