My hair is growing so long. It's below my shoulders now but not so bad. Easy to tie up. I'm blonde and do have some darker roots growing in so I resorted to good old fashioned Sun-In, that I used when I was a teenager. It's less harsh now and did work wonders. That said and done, I'm good because summer is almost here bringing lots of warm sunshine with it.![]()
Annie's Campground, near Gresham, Wisconsin, posted the new rule on the establishment's Facebook page: "Masks are NOT allowed in the buildings for safety sake. They are viewed as a robbery in progress and will be handled that way." The post goes on to list planned events and food items available to patrons for the May 15-17 weekend, before thanking patrons in its conclusion.
"Thank you for your continued support as we all get through this thing called life! We have many new people on staff, please have patience as we are training and learning the next few weeks," the post stated, before adding "back to the real normal here."
Wisconsin Business Bans Wearing Masks After Stay-At-Home Order Overturned
I love an old fashion attic fan...the noise and the breeze are awesome. The death increase in your parish reflects individuals who were infected 5-14 days ago and not from just opening up yesterday. My husband and I are retired and live in south LA. We take precautions such as social distancing, masks, and will continue. Church services for us will remain virtual. Social distancing is important but it doesn’t mean isolation. Call, text, and or FaceTime family and friends. For me, it makes all the difference. It helped me get out of a funk. Self-care is important. Reach out to others or your healthcare provider.
Interesting. Usually yelp puts a hold on an account that's getting blasted for political reasons. Not in this case, though. Hmm. I doubt her clientele cares since 99% of the reviews are from this week lolInteresting Yelp reviews: Annies Campground - Gresham, WI
(Remind me never to go camping in Wisconsin...MOO)
Did you get home yet?
Did you get home yet?
In my county, San Diego, population 3.4 million, we have had to date 209 deaths. 97% of the 40 million people who live here are not infected.
Nobody is showing data for any of it. We’re told of all this devastation but it’s only anecdotal. I mean, it’s just possible that the government’s actions to mitigate some of this personal disaster has worked in some ways. I am not aware of any business in my area, except one seasonal one that wasn’t going to make it anyway, that has folded or has said they may fold. Yes, I've seen layoffs, but again, unemployment benefits have actually increased. I guess it’s not worth mentioning some of these possible wins in terms of mitigation when it doesn’t fit the narrative that people are killing themselves left and right and all the small businesses are dying. The goal is to claim that somehow more lives will be lost if we don’t just go ahead and sacrifice the old and ill right now in service of the almighty dollar. It gives some respectability, I suppose, to the idea of sacrificing some because they can claim that it’s actually saving lives (which I believe is complete BS).
This is my opinion and I have no desire to argue about it. But I did want to state it because frankly, I find much of that discussion utterly nauseating.
Nobody is showing data for any of it. We’re told of all this devastation but it’s only anecdotal. I mean, it’s just possible that the government’s actions to mitigate some of this personal disaster has worked in some ways. I am not aware of any business in my area, except one seasonal one that wasn’t going to make it anyway, that has folded or has said they may fold. Yes, I've seen layoffs, but again, unemployment benefits have actually increased. I guess it’s not worth mentioning some of these possible wins in terms of mitigation when it doesn’t fit the narrative that people are killing themselves left and right and all the small businesses are dying. The goal is to claim that somehow more lives will be lost if we don’t just go ahead and sacrifice the old and ill right now in service of the almighty dollar. It gives some respectability, I suppose, to the idea of sacrificing some because they can claim that it’s actually saving lives (which I believe is complete BS).
This is my opinion and I have no desire to argue about it. But I did want to state it because frankly, I find much of that discussion utterly nauseating.
More than 100,000 small businesses have closed forever as the nation’s pandemic toll escalates
https://www.washingtonpost.com/busi...icas-economy-pandemic-could-end-that-forever/
Analysts warn this is only the beginning of the worst wave of small-business bankruptcies and closures since the Great Depression. It’s simply not possible for small businesses to survive with no income coming in for weeks followed by reopening at half capacity, many owners say.
[Not to mention the recent shortages in meats and the huge surge in costs]
“We are going to see a level of bankruptcy activity that nobody in business has seen in their lifetime,” said James Hammond, chief executive of New Generation Research, which tracks bankruptcy trends. “This will hit everyone, but it will be harder for small businesses since they don’t have a lot of spare cash.”
After decades in business, places including Ricardo’s Mexican Restaurant in Las Vegas, Biba Restaurant in Sacramento, Great Scott music venue in Boston and Tony Ciccarelli barbershop in Troy, N.Y., are closing forever. Many made their announcements just before May 1 rent was due.
For 19 years, McGinty and her sister ran Tastebuds, a popular Cleveland lunch spot. The business was on “life support” last month, she said, and she didn’t think they could survive the summer paying rent and making virtually no money as downtown Cleveland remains largely deserted.
There were just too many things against us,” said McGinty, still choking up at having to say it aloud.
Business owners like McGinty who are closing permanently say the process was too slow and the money covers only about two months of expenses, if that, even though it’s likely to be months before restaurants, gyms and stores are full again.
Dave and Stacy Dockins spent the last night in April holding hands and coming to terms with one of the hardest decisions of their marriage. The couple has run the popular Yoga Project studios in the Fort Worth area for 15 years. But on May 1, they decided to close all three of their yoga studios.
“We were afraid it would come to this. The money is just running out,” said Dave Dockins, after four different banks failed to process his PPP loan applications. “It’s still really raw for my wife and I. This is the hardest decision we’ve ever made.”
I think we will see many businesses filing bankruptcy, not just the small ones. There are companies in my area that have closed permanently due to the shut-down.
No one is saying we should sacrifice elderly and sick people. I don’t see why that is even and argument here. Some like to twist words, I guess. My state is slowly opening. However, it has been recommended that if you’re over 65 or have more than one co-morbidity to follow the “stay at home guidelines”.
For the most part, people are following the guidelines. Some states are opening up and people are supporting their local businesses. That is a good thing. IMO. Why worry about what others are doing especially if they are following guidelines in their area. If you want to stay home, nobody is stopping you.
Before Covid 19, quite a few stores closed in our city, i.e. Macy's, Bed Bath & Beyond, KMart, Sears.The iconic brands that could disappear because of coronavirus
The iconic brands that could disappear because of coronavirus
Lockdowns triggered by the pandemic have forced the temporary closures of 263,000 stores, according to GlobalData Retail, and analysts say it remains to be seen how many will be able to reopen.
A number of the nation's most iconic brands are at risk of disappearing, as weeks-long lockdowns and deep economic unrest disrupts consumer spending. More than 100,000 stores could disappear by the end of 2025, according to UBS. There already are signs of distress: Retail sales plummeted 8.7 percent in March, their worst drop on record, and analysts say conditions will only worsen in the coming months.
. This means that some of the nation's weakest retailers, including J. Crew, Gap and J.C. Penney, have little recourse against mounting losses.
Many, like Neiman Marcus and J. Crew, are struggling to pay back billions of dollars from leveraged buyouts.
In recent weeks, S&P Global has downgraded 50 of the 125 retailers and restaurants it tracks, including Jo-Ann Stores and Party City.
Another category at risk: mall-based department stores like Macy's, Belk and J.C. Penney. Analysts say these companies have been struggling for years as people do more of their shopping online from direct-to-consumer brands. Sears and Barneys New York both filed for bankruptcy last year, and analysts say other major companies like Neiman Marcus will probably follow soon.
"Retailers have furloughed employees. They're taking salary cuts. A lot of them have stopped paying rent, but it's still not enough," Chadha said. "Stores are shut, so there is zero revenue coming in. And they're burning through cash."
He added that even stable department store chains, like Nordstrom and Kohl's, are facing "extreme pressure." Their fates, he said, may depend on exactly how long the pandemic lasts.
The Gap last week warned that it could run out of cash to cover routine costs. The company, which also owns Banana Republic and Old Navy, didn't pay rent in April and said it is talking to landlords about permanently closing some of its stores.
I personally know of some small business permanent closings in our rural county, and certainly expect moreMore than 100,000 small businesses have closed forever as the nation’s pandemic toll escalates
https://www.washingtonpost.com/busi...icas-economy-pandemic-could-end-that-forever/
Analysts warn this is only the beginning of the worst wave of small-business bankruptcies and closures since the Great Depression. It’s simply not possible for small businesses to survive with no income coming in for weeks followed by reopening at half capacity, many owners say.
[Not to mention the recent shortages in meats and the huge surge in costs]
“We are going to see a level of bankruptcy activity that nobody in business has seen in their lifetime,” said James Hammond, chief executive of New Generation Research, which tracks bankruptcy trends. “This will hit everyone, but it will be harder for small businesses since they don’t have a lot of spare cash.”
After decades in business, places including Ricardo’s Mexican Restaurant in Las Vegas, Biba Restaurant in Sacramento, Great Scott music venue in Boston and Tony Ciccarelli barbershop in Troy, N.Y., are closing forever. Many made their announcements just before May 1 rent was due.
For 19 years, McGinty and her sister ran Tastebuds, a popular Cleveland lunch spot. The business was on “life support” last month, she said, and she didn’t think they could survive the summer paying rent and making virtually no money as downtown Cleveland remains largely deserted.
There were just too many things against us,” said McGinty, still choking up at having to say it aloud.
Business owners like McGinty who are closing permanently say the process was too slow and the money covers only about two months of expenses, if that, even though it’s likely to be months before restaurants, gyms and stores are full again.
Dave and Stacy Dockins spent the last night in April holding hands and coming to terms with one of the hardest decisions of their marriage. The couple has run the popular Yoga Project studios in the Fort Worth area for 15 years. But on May 1, they decided to close all three of their yoga studios.
“We were afraid it would come to this. The money is just running out,” said Dave Dockins, after four different banks failed to process his PPP loan applications. “It’s still really raw for my wife and I. This is the hardest decision we’ve ever made.”
I expect they may change that IMO. That's 3 months away ATM.And yet, Ireland, will keep it's Bars & Pubs Closed until August 10. Why? Because unlike Wisconsin, they truly want to ensure that the curve is flattened. And again, we're talking about the Irish here.