Jim 

Colorado

We’re doing pretty well, hunkered down and social distancing as needed. Can’t believe how quickly it all has happened.  Just 12 days ago I was skiing at 13,000 ft up on the Continental Divide, and now all ski areas in the state have been closed since 13 Mar.  Additionally, here in Colorado the normal stuff is also closed: schools, churches, bars and restaurants (except selected take-out); barbers, hair salons, nail salons, spas, gyms, fitness centers.  I think marijuana emporiums are still open, along with grocery stores and pharmacies. We do have our priorities!  As of today, there are 600 cases reported statewide, with 7 deaths.  Companies who still require people to be at work are asked to go to 50% manning.

Our kids and their spouses are all working from home.  The local stores are usually out of what you’d expect: TP, canned goods, eggs, pasta, paper towels, wipes, cleaners, with skimpy meat and produce options.  Quite honestly, it was somewhat of a shock to us to realize, being mid-70’s, we’re in the most vulnerable “elderly” demographic for Coronavirus, something like, “Holy Crap, they’re talking about us!”  We now venture out to get essentials maybe once a week and considered ourselves lucky to score some milk, juice, eggs, and our favorite Tillamook Coffee Almond Fudge ice cream the other day!

I suspect we’ve only seen the tip of the iceberg, both medically and economically, and feel really bad for all those who have already lost their jobs and for those small businesses which may never be able to re-open.