Update

Well many people have asked how we are doing.  And we found some people even look at our blog to see what we are up to.  Well as of the 9th of April there are still no cases in Sitka.  Most of Alaska has been in lock down mode for a while now.  And as far as we can tell it has helped greatly.  Both Ketchikan and Juneau were also hit late but before the lock down and both had a pretty high rate of incline with infections.  As these are the two cities which Sitka is linked we were obviously watching.  Ketchikan went to 14 cases incredibly quickly but has had no new cases since the lock down so that does kind of indicate it is working.

Mark is becoming a couch potato and his only responsibility seems to be to make something interesting for dinner.  Pauline's job is considered essential so we have a paycheck coming in.  Mark tried to file for unemployment but when doing so online it said there was a problem that he needed to call in.  Of course when ever he calls in they say there are no operators available and he has to do it online.  We gather the powers that be do not want him to collect an unemployment check.  Luckily his boss called up after about the 15th attempt and said that they would soon be going back to work.

Each weekend we try to social distance, but get some exercise by taking in one of the many hikes that Sitka has to offer.  The problem is all that exercise in one go means that the next day we are hanging out recuperating from our aching knees etc.  The good news is we have only scratched the surface with regards to the number of trails available.  We had pretty much taken for granted the bears were not out yet, but have now been enlightened that they are indeed out and to take bear precautions.  So next hike will include a bit more chatter and we will be armed with bear spray.

We do hope that everyone stays safe and healthy and that this virus will be over soon.