Originally Posted by asianthree (Post 1805424)

As of July 13, newly brought back friends in my circle is 97, who see each other anywhere from 10 to 24 hours a day. All are So glad for This close group of friends to now be complete

Originally Posted by asianthree (Post 1805617)

Do no panic.......I have left my family in TV from the short 3 months of retirement along with many, and returned to work, so those with young children could stay home. My plan was to stay a few months, but most likely will be more.

Yes it takes over 100 people to staff the OR. Or any department in any hospital. We are a close knit department that loves what they do, and will take the risk to do it. We are not heroes, just doing our job, most of us over 40 plus years.

Have you forgotten all of the essential workers living in TV that leaves their home, so you can have groceries, or staff the testing sites. Their Circle is much Bigger than 100.

Yet they leave their home so you can stay in yours.

Originally Posted by coffeebean (Post 1805410)

So far, my husband and myself are the only ones in our "social circle". Sure we have been to driveway parties where we are socially distanced OUTSIDE. I'm talking about being seated INDOORS in a restaurant at a table for 4, 6 or 8. I've seen plenty of social gatherings in restaurants who certainly do not look like they are all in the same family.

I'm aware that "social circle" is defined by our experts as "people that you know are like minded as you are and who you are sure have been taking the same safety precautions as you have." I just don't feel comfortable yet assuming people we decide to socialize with indoors and seated at the same table have been as careful as hubby and I have. We do dine indoors at table for two always.

I really want to get over this fear and would love to get back to being social and sit at the same table and have dinner and cocktails but I don't think this is the right time.

So.....who have you allowed into your social circle?

Originally Posted by Andyb (Post 1805695)

Turn off the MSM news and live your life. You have a better chance of dying in a car wreck than from COVID.
However, respect those with medical conditions that are of greater risk.

Originally Posted by Andyb (Post 1805695)

Turn off the MSM news and live your life. You have a better chance of dying in a car wreck than from COVID.
However, respect those with medical conditions that are of greater risk.

Originally Posted by Misky1951 (Post 1805720)

I'd like to get a singles perspective. I'm single and enjoy meeting people and dating on occasion. I find it difficult to meet someone to date right now. I don't go to indoor restaurants yet. Outdoors is fine, but it's too hot most days to do that. Movies, museums, etc. All indoors. Tough to meet people and date right now.

Originally Posted by graciegirl (Post 1805515)

I am confused by your answer. I am never sure which of the two of you is posting. I know one or both are medical people and still working and the other is here in The Villages...I think.

97 is a lot of people.

We are trying to do what has to be done not to catch this nasty bug. Husband still plays golf and was inadvertently exposed to a friends son here visiting who joined their group three times and then returned to his home area and was tested as part of a work group and was found to be positive. Today was the fourteenth day since my husband played golf and with this young man and he got tested but has not yet heard back, but he is well at least.

We weren't terrified, but a bit somber, I must say.

Please tell us how 97 people are part of your group?