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Post by Black Hand on Aug 26, 2020 8:36:10 GMT -7
In this stressful time, I wonder how all of you are coping?
I can't say I've enjoyed the last few months and sometimes struggle to stay focused.
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Post by hawkeyes on Aug 26, 2020 9:50:39 GMT -7
Must say all is well on our end. Being as normal as can be as I don't believe in the "new normal" BS. Besides that, can't really complain. Wifeys hospital closed their covid ward which is good. What was anticipated in terms of infection never even came close which is a blessing. The virus obviously is still lingering but rates are very minimal in our rural location. Keeping an optimistic mindset and continuing to make time for woodswalks. Hunting season is fast approaching... very excited!
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Post by paranger on Aug 26, 2020 12:06:50 GMT -7
It's been a bit of a struggle at times here, too, BH. Fortunately, my wife (a DoD psycholgist) has been able to work from home, and I am retired, so that part has worked out well thus far. However, my wife and two of my three kids have medical conditions that put them in the "high risk" category for COVID. So, we spend a lot of energy and time figuring out how to minimize risk exposure, and thus all unnecessary (read:fun) trips, activities, etc have been all but eliminated - not unlike many other folks, I guess. Since I don't feel safe getting together with my F&I unit right now, whose members are spread across a couple of states, you guys have helped fill the void for me.
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Post by Sicilianhunter on Aug 26, 2020 13:38:03 GMT -7
Hand,
I thank you for asking and I am also glad to hear that my other compatriots are coping the best they can and holding their families together under the try circumstances we live under.
Some of you may already know that 3 of my immediate family, including myself work in healthcare and so far have extremely blessed not have been infected.
However, from what have seen to date with how “experts “ have been handling this crisis , we should all have been infected at least once by now.
It has made me more jaded and skeptical than my normal Sicilian self.
The socio/economic/racial issues and civil unrest are actually more of a concern.
In essence, I do my best not to allow the aforementioned tumult touch while I am among you here.
This is sanctuary and I am happy to be here with all of you and focus on topics of interest and enjoyment!.
I’m thankful for you!!!
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Post by spence on Aug 27, 2020 8:33:49 GMT -7
My wife and I are hanging in, tired of it and not enjoying it much. This virus will be with us from now on out, and we are both in the highly vulnerable category, so we are resigned and trying to accept the new reality.
My wife has been an avid tennis player most of her life and it is very hard on her not to be able to play. At her age of 88 that was very good for her, and nothing can replace it for either its physical or mental benefits. We have one son, a granddaughter and two great grandsons who live in our town, and it's difficult not being able to even invite them for lunch. The two other sons live in Arizona and North Carolina, states with idiot governments, so we worry about them a lot.
I order groceries online and call in prescriptions to the pharmacy, both for no-contact pickup, so we are OK from that aspect. I spend quite a bit of time on yard work, fiddle with my BP guns and gear a lot, compute, do all the cooking and cleaning up, sanitize all the mail and groceries coming into the house....in other words, keep very busy doing nothing. As one famous philosopher said, "It is what it is."
Spence
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Post by brokennock on Aug 28, 2020 5:40:54 GMT -7
Making do is the best I can say. Struggling with motivation issues. A lot of grand plans for projects and activities in my head, when it comes time to work on one, I slump.
It can be a tough season for me as well because of so many conflicting interests converging. And, not being a very organized person, when I have to decide which project or activity to work on, I vacillate and get nothing done. This time of year I'm still trying to get some modern IDPA pistol matches in (though this season I've shot less than half, probably not even a quarter, of what I normally would) and with all the big sanctioned matches in the Northeast being cancelled, the club I'm most active with is trying to put on an oversize club level match, most shooters don't realize how much goes into setting up just a regular match, I've worked on state, regional, and national matches, some of these guys are in for a satori.
It's also the time of year where I realize that archery deer season starts soon and I haven't been shooting my bow enough. Trying to shoot every day or at least every other day, even if it's just a few arrows close to the backstop concentrating on form and building the muscles back again. Getting out there checking on, moving, or putting in new, treestands.
I've always loved archery, but in that past few years, I really have gotten to prefer hunting with a flintlock over all else. Unfortunately we only get a 10 day muzzleloading season, at the end of Dec. after everyone else has been tramping around the state forests. Squirrel season starts Sept. 1st, but then archery deer starts the 15th. Conflict.
Then of course there's always work, 3rd shift, the only thing constant about what days I work is my every other weekend.
On the bright side. I've been in regular contact with a few of you. I visit this forum every day. I have a new linen waistcoat being made by Cobb Creek. I was hoping to use the linen waistcoat in place of my wool one for warmer weather, and hunting situations, like spring turkey, that red won't do for. But, we shall see how that shakes out. One of our fellow forum members just received a linen waistcoat from her that was already made and in stock, he feels it is pretty heavy and warm. We shall see. Definitely money I should not have spent, wool breeches are next on the overspending list. I also have 2 yards of hunter orange wool on the way from a source that has to remain nameless, clothing manufacturer that agreed to sell me a couple yards. I plan to fold some hemp "tape" over the edges and sew it in place to bind it and wear it as a matchcoat during deer season.
I'm glad everyone here is at least coping, no one is sick, no one is seriously injured. I wish the best for all of you.
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Post by paranger on Aug 28, 2020 6:11:58 GMT -7
Nock,
I have a linen waistcoat, hunting coat, and a couple pair of breeches from Cobb Creek. Kathy is great to work with and gives good value for the price. I think you will be pleased. I usually topstitch the button holes and visible seams by hand, but of course that is personal preference.
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Post by armando on Aug 28, 2020 13:06:02 GMT -7
Holding strong.
It’s been hard because my business (a martial arts studio) has had to be closed since March by governor mandate.
Struggling to keep afloat some thing it took me almost 30 years to build.
Luckily I also have a teaching job and do some writing so at least I’m making my rent, etc.
My mother had the ‘Rona and was isolated in her nursing home but never really got that sick thankfully. She says it was just “ A bad cold“.
About a dozen friends have tested positive and most but not all got sick but recovered pretty quickly.
We’ve dodged the bullet at our house.
I’ve had several historical events that I’ve been able to go and work/play that it really kept me sane.
Stay the course!
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Post by brokennock on Aug 28, 2020 14:29:45 GMT -7
Nock, I have a linen waistcoat, hunting coat, and a couple pair of breeches from Cobb Creek. Kathy is great to work with and gives good value for the price. I think you will be pleased. I usually topstitch the button holes and visible seams by hand, but of course that is personal preference. Yes, so far she has been a joy. I emailed her through the contact feature of her website at 3 in the morning, eastern time, explaining what I was interested in. She got back to me by 9am eastern time, she is central. She was more than accommodating to get me what I want in the color I want. Wanted brown, or anything in the tan to brown range. She had just run out of brown but was willing to order more to be sent straight to the seamstress. But she also sent pics of waistcoat she had finished in my size, and other items in the colors of linen she had on hand. I went with the camel color she already had, and sent a pic of one of the waist coats to a fellow forum member. He contacted her and she worked with him to get him a very nice grayish green waistcoat that fits him better than the one I sent the pic of. He already has it and a shirt. I'm greatly looking forward to getting mine. |
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