[kendi]

Originally Posted by Pixie3

I guess you can kill it, though. Florida's numbers are creeping up and are number 3 in the nation. Why are people so afraid to wear a mask?

They aren’t. Why do you assume that as being the reason?

[jblube]

Originally Posted by EdFNJ

We were at Starbucks having coffee at 5PM which is our usual daily hangout. It was nice HEARING music again despite not liking the groups music genre (DISCO! ) We walked around the block to see what's up after and it was kind of scary. We counted maybe 6-8 masked folks inside the zoo but likely not accurate count. Everyone was dancing (and sitting) mostly in groups mostly next to the others. Worse yet was looking at (not UNexpected) City Fire bar.

The best idea was lots of people sitting around in their golf carts listening and some putting chairs in the street in FRONT of their carts. Nice place to relax and listen safely and no one chased them out. One weird lady was dancing in front of the Van Heusen store and singing-along by herself a block away. At least she was happy. When a GOOD band shows up like Johnny Wild or The Hooligans that may be a bit more interesting wrt the crowd.

No need to judge disco likers in your response. Some of us enjoyed disco dancing.
I also like The Hooligans and will listen to square music from a personal chair far away with mask ready if someone approaches.

[Sjshanl]

They’re probably following the poor example set by others.

[OhioBuckeye]

Originally Posted by billethkid

We took a short ride just to see how things were going the first night.

Surprised at the crowd level. More surprising and disappointing was almost nobody wearing masks.
Outside bars and tables shoulder to shoulder.
Even the strollers on streets surrounding the square.

I would have never ever guessed there would be more than 90% with no masks or social distancing.

Totally surprised! Extremely disappointed!

The clock is running....time will tell.

After almost a yr. since the quarantine started we got to start getting out but still ought to be a little cautious. Also I would think even TV have start opening up or businesses are going to start saying the hell with it & close for good. Well TV will find out soon if it was a mistake! I think it was good business decision for TV just to open Up one area first. God Bless everybody & be somewhat cautious!

[wiltma]

Originally Posted by JoMar

Looked at the webcams, crowds less than I expected at all three squares.....that's encouraging

How do you look at webcams?
Thanks

[Carla911]

Originally Posted by Girlcopper

I did a quick drive around too and was happy to see how well the social distancing was being monitored. Great job! If Sumnter is crowded like the original poster alleges, theres other squares to go to if youre that desperate for music

Thank you, I was down there, also. I am a mask wearer. We were assigned a seat 6 foot away from others. There was a breeze and I felt comfortable removing my mask. There was a little bit of lack of social distancing when I went to get a drink. The sidewalk was marked but it was hard to see. There was dancing but I saw very little partner swapping. I cannot speak to the bars. When we walked on the street there were others but everyone maintained their distance. Newest data stresses that outside is much safer than being in a building with recirculated air.

[irish2468]

Ok Karen, you need to stay away from the squares. Your tattle tale reporting has just gotten you 5 demerits.
The rest of us will live our lives as we see fit. You can live in fear with your ''Karen'' style.

[Dahabs]

Originally Posted by Skunky1

Think about this folks. There will be an influx of snowbirds from all 50 states and foreign countries over the next few months bringing with them a gift especially wrapped just for you. They will be traveling on airplanes ,buses ,trains , and cars packed with other people. They will be joining you at the Country clubs, squares ,restaurants, shops ,bars beauty shops, barbershops ,Fitness centers,thrift shops etc.

Influx from the 50 states maybe. Foreign countries, wouldn't bet on it.

[UpNorth]

Originally Posted by Diane Allen

Sounds like Sweden. Works for them.

Exactly. Very few people wearing masks in Sweden and they are not getting hit with a second wave like the rest of Europe, according to NBC news. Everything there looks like the world we used to live in.

[Pixie3]

Originally Posted by Taltarzac725

You cannot fix stupid!

May not be able to fix it, but you sure can kill it. I just don't understand why people are so afraid to wear a mask.

[coffeebean]

Originally Posted by donassaid

Wow. Now we get to experience the wrath of the self righteous mask wearers who actually think that their mask is protecting them from a virus which can easily pass right through it and also enter thru their eyes and ears. Keep drinking the Kool aid of fake science.

Ears? Really? Haven't heard THAT one.

[bagboy]

Originally Posted by wiltma

How do you look at webcams?
Thanks

The Villages

[dadoiron]

Originally Posted by Taltarzac725

You cannot fix stupid!

But it would be a permanent fix for stupid.

[kwachowski]

Originally Posted by bagboy

The Villages

If you have had a friend or family member who died from the Covid maybe you would think differently about wearing a mask. Its not that hard. You are protecting yourself and the people around you..

[biker1]

Florida is currently #12 in the nation with regard to COVID-19 deaths per capita.

Originally Posted by Pixie3

I guess you can kill it, though. Florida's numbers are creeping up and are number 3 in the nation. Why are people so afraid to wear a mask?