[Mendy]

Originally Posted by tophcfa

The masters already got canceled, as an avid golfer, bike rider, and swimmer, this really Suc$s. Oh well, the new normal will eventually return!

The Masters was not canceled, just postponed until November. 3 Majors and the Ryder Cup all between August and November. Fall golf will be great!!

[asianthree]

Groceries still come to the front door, eating out is the same, Amazon still stops by every week.

The only thing that changed is my 6 week vaca is now at 8 weeks and counting. It’s Groundhog Day, over, and over, and over.

[DAN48]

We can and will get back to normal, but a "revised normal". All of the problems with the Covid-19 outbreak is a reminder of what our ancestors lived with in World Wars I and II. They lived through a much worse and much longer saga of adjustment and then recovery.

Can you also imagine the horror of the Black Plague? Science and understanding of virus, bacteria, and disease were not even remotely developed!

We will get through this, but no one will forget it.

[davem4616]

The only thing constant in life is change....we'll evolve to a 'new normal'

most of us will adapt, move on and experience joy...those that don't/won't will endure a different life

[MOMOH]

Why should the segment of the population that "thrives on group activity" have to adjust and learn to enjoy the quiet activities? Everyone should embrace what keeps them alive and not have to adjust to the standards of others.

[Rosebud1949]

This is the biggest wake up call of our generation......... I hope folk think about it, deal with it, be safe from it, and above all learn from it.

[msilagy]

Does this isolation have to do with people who are their own best friend faring better than those that seek out others to complete their existence?

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

Originally Posted by DianeM

We have learned that it’s okay not to live in a whirlwind of fake activity spent with people we barely know

That's a bit harsh. I have made a lot of good friends through the various clubs and activities here in The Villages. I wouldn't categorize many of the them as people that I barely know.

We all barely knew everyone in our lives at some point. We had to get to know them. And how is it "fake" activity? I'm sure that an activity can be fake.

[jonathanb]

That has to be the quote of the day. So true.

[DianeM]

Originally Posted by Dr Winston O Boogie jr

That's a bit harsh. I have made a lot of good friends through the various clubs and activities here in The Villages. I wouldn't categorize many of the them as people that I barely know.

We all barely knew everyone in our lives at some point. We had to get to know them. And how is it "fake" activity? I'm sure that an activity can be fake.

Read my follow up post

[LiverpoolWalrus]

Originally Posted by msilagy

Does this isolation have to do with people who are their own best friend faring better than those that seek out others to complete their existence?

Where are you getting this information? I thought the consensus was that the opposite is true.

Or do you mean it's healthier to be alright with solitude when appropriate rather than always "needing" to associate with other(s)? I think the best approach is a balance between enjoying solitude but also taking advantage of the benefits of community.

[merrymini]

Does the common flu keep you in? It is estimated that 28,000 to 60,000 people in the US die from it every year. Those numbers should also indicate how accurate estimates are. About 40,000 people die in car accidents every year and nobody blinks. I will be glad to have my freedom back to do as I please.

[600th Photo Sq]

Originally Posted by rockandroller

This breaks my heart

When The World Stopped - Stunning Scenes From A Global Lockdown | Zero Hedge

the scene of the the Arc de Triomphe and an empty Champs Elysees.

As an avid cyclist, anticipating this year's Tour de France, which probably won't be held, this scene is troubling.

Cyclist or not, you must visit this venue once in your life. So full of majesty and history.

Excellent advice. Beautiful, plus a trip down the Seine River while drinking champagne soaking up the views.

The one other thing I won't forget paying 16 Euros for a 10 ounce Coke.

[michaelUK]

Originally Posted by LiverpoolWalrus

Sure, the lesson could be don't do it if your heart's not in it, but for a lot of us, perhaps the majority, we come to the Villages to engage in cheesy activities with people we barely know.

Now it remains to be seen just how viable TV's 3000 or so clubs will be after this storm. I think attendance will be cut by half on average for just about all activities until we have a vaccine or effective treatment. Could be a good thing. What do you all think?

Good post. Thanks OP.

I take your point but it's worth mentioning that social activities, even cheesy ones, are closely correlated with longevity, personal growth, and often some unexpected fun.

[nancy@kilreabailiff.com]

Originally Posted by DianeM

We have learned that it’s okay not to live in a whirlwind of fake activity spent with people we barely know

So true! Time to get back to our roots and spending time with people who really matter to us. ❤️