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Happy Friday everyone. I wish the news from Alabama that I’ll be sharing was better, but it’s not. There are now 60,158 confirmed cases and at least 1,200 lives have been lost to this horrible virus. From last week that’s a jump of 11,570 new cases and 158 deaths. You know things are getting dire when your conservative Republican Governor issues a statewide mask mandate after meeting with Dr. Birx Wednesday. News just broke also that in our city the water park and all city pools and aquatic centers are to be closed for the summer.
There is some good news though in that the death rate has dropped from its high of just over 4% in May, to 2% in July. The pessimist in wonders how long that will last though.
I haven’t been out much except for walking, but I’ve noticed more people going in and out of stores with masks. Except for The Outback restaurant down the street where my husband and I were a bit shocked to see last night their parking lot packed with only a few mask wearers. Have I mentioned I really don’t understand people sometimes?
For this week’s positivity Banksy has struck again, this time on the London Underground with some coronavirus-inspired artwork titled If You Mask, You Don’t Get. Check this out.
You may have noticed near the end, the mysterious masked artist also spray painted the words I get lockdown and then But I get up again. On his Instagram page Chumbawamba’s Tubthumping then starts playing. I’m including their original video becauseI challenge anyone not to be smiling by the end.
So, that’s it for me Ladies and Gentlemen. How are all of you doing?
Just hugging you back in my thoughts 🤗. Unfortunately, a cleaner removed the Banksy’s by accident. Happy Friday despite everything 🙋♀️🐝
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Thanks Bee!
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Banksy’s art was removed from the trains by London Underground the next day. They offered him the opportunity to do it somewhere else by mutual agreement.
We are having mandatory masks in all shops from the 24th of July, by law. Talk about ‘leaving it late’!
Best wishes, Pete.
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I saw that about Banksy. That was a shame. That’s good news about the masks, but that’s a week away!
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I’m in Fla…the topmost dangerous state and still no state mask mandate from our trump wannabe here, but my city did invoke one. But if he’s like the idiot in Ga., he’ll tell them they can’t do that.
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I completely flummoxed by Governors DeSantis and Kemp, Mary. I can’t understand why they’re persisting with game plans. Stay safe!
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You and me both, Mary! The only good thing I can say is that St. Augustine is somewhat safe—but I still don’t go anywhere 😷. I wish we could get rid of DeSantis along with Trump but we’re stuck with him for two more years 😠.
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I honestly feel that when all this is finally over, there needs to be an official inquiry into the actions (or lack thereof) of certain officials.
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Yes, Kim, the squeeze was wonderful. Keep the spirit and stay healthy.
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You too Larry.🤗
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Love the post, especially the squeeze. Here’s back at you, Kim!
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Thanks my friend!🤗
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You’re most welcome, Kim! ❤️
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Hugs and squeezes back to you. I love this song. When my daughter used to figure skate, this was our theme song. 😂
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It’s one of my favs as well.
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