The Last Outing: Keeping Your Distance 6

When we knew Benjamin was coming home for his Spring Break, we planned for one day to be an outing to St. Simons.

Little did we know that Benjamin's Spring Break would last two weeks, and then stay at home to learn online.  The earliest he'll have classes again in Milledgeville is mid-August.

We decided to go on our outing anyways but do it as carefully as possible.

We went to Fort Frederica.  It was the first time for all of us.  There was virtually no one there.  A ranger greeted from a distance, was friendly, and pointed to a map we could take on our self-guided tour.

We had wide-open spaces, reading the different signs talking about houses and structures that used to be there, but were now just shell foundations and a little bit of fireplace.

The picture of Alison and me is in front of the only structure that is there, a storehouse/fort near the river.  You may think I'm heavyset, and yes, I am.  But I am 25 pounds lighter than I was two and a half months ago, so I'm working on it.


We also went to a grocery store, Harris Teeter, which is more upscale than grocery stores in our home area.  We kept our distance and bought a few things, some fancy brand chips and snacks, and possibly the most valuable find of all - Kleenex. 

We got one of our favorites, Southern Soul BBQ, standing in a queue where there was some distance between people.  Only three people were let in at a time.

We took our food to a picnic table at the pier.  Of the dozen or so picnic tables, there were only two or three in use, and we weren't close to anyone.  The food - BBQ sandwiches, french fries, and fried green beans, was delicious, but probably not very good for my diet plan.

We walked down the pier, not getting close to anyone.  The weather was beautiful.  There were more people than we expected, but we could still keep our distance. 

Benjamin and Alison stand in the trees near the library (which was closed).

We did not go to the beach.  We saw an area where people go to the beach, and it was crowded with cars.

Later that afternoon, the beaches were officially closed.

Maybe we shouldn't have oughta done this trip.  But we kept our distance, did it in the morning through about 1 PM, and all in all were more distant from people than we were at work or in our own grocery store.

So, we're back settled in at Blackshear, making the dogs think this is the new normal to have everyone home.

Yes, Benjamin is home now for a long stretch.  Alison will be home more, too, as sadly, the school lunch delivery program has been suspended.  We have a case in Pierce County now. 

Me?  The "retired" guy?  No, I'm still going to work. Not all the time - about 25 hours or so a week.  I'm not sure that will stop.

I pray all is well with you and yours.