I just talked to Ernest. He has recovered from his bout with pneumonia and is feeling good again. He was never tested for the virus but had a lot of the symptoms.
Can't reopen yet except for pickup and delivery, but he is talking about my setting up outside the entrance and playing to promote that part of it, maybe an evening or two.
People could sit in their cars and hear while they wait for the orders to be brought out to them. There is plenty of room for the social distancing thing.
He applied for government help for small businesses and has been accepted. There are stipulations that allow a large percentage of the loan to become a grant.
Louisiana way be slow to open back up totally because of the huge numbers of virus cases around New Orleans. Even in Shreveport the numbers are five times greater than on "my" side of the river. Different demographics entirely.

Good news Don... I hope it all works out but your safety is the main concern...

If I don't get out and start doing something I'm going to die anyway. Sitting around, gaining weight...
I started back on low-carb diet three days ago, and gradually increasing exercise as well. Time to get back in gear.
And by the time this is over I'm going to have a pony tail and beard!

Good to hear about Ernest, Don, and hopefully some good news for you ...

I hear you about putting on weight ... we at least try to get in a walk every day ...

And don't complain about a pony tail, at least you have hair !!!

I was joking about the beard though. Osage don't have much facial hair. Got a lot in my nose, but I'm leaving that to filter out the bugs.

I got some exercise today...
I walked out and started my car in the driveway then walked back in the house...
I feel so much better now. ..

Oh yeah I forgot I went around the house and sprayed the weeds before the landscaper cut the lawn today

I actually drove over to the boat launch at the lake near my house yesterday. Most boat trailers I've ever seen there. The entire parking lot was full, maybe 50 boats. It's a small lake too.

Everybody does what THEY think is best for THEM, I guess ... just like picking a keyboard ...

Good news Don. Keep those chops up so you’ll be ready to roll.