Picked up the truck, ran to the Weather Tech factory store and hit Edwards Meats and was out of town by 11. The nice lady at the meat market asked if I was going on a trip as I had some steaks, 4 pints of ham salad, (mom’s favorite), some bacon and some potato salad. I told her no and that I now live in the mountains but was raised on meat from here when I was a kid. She quickly replied, ” so you’re one of the lucky ones”. I was puzzled and said “what”? She then said, “you got out”. I then knew what she meant. I told her, yea, we moved about 10 years ago. She then leaned forward and softly whispered, “it’s not safe down here anymore”. She said her brother and his family had had enough and just packed up and left 2 years ago but that she and her husband were stuck due to their jobs. Now I know things are not what they used to be, but she was actually terrified with that look of, can you help me or can you take me with you! It was surreal. She was probably in her 50’s and I told her hang in there and be safe. As soon as I jumped in my truck and headed for the highway, I wondered how many other people feel trapped and are actually afraid. I mean I’ve always been aware of the crap going on out there but have never really been afraid. This poor woman was full of fear like she was facing an invasion or something. Sad.
I made it home without any issues and began putting groceries away and then organized some boxes of things that arrived via Amazon or as we say, from the brown truck, meaning UPS.
Lori made it home around 3 and is in Vail today. I’m off to the gym and should be back by 8:30. I think I’ll get a jump on the garage today. Jag is doing well and so is Ty. Lori, Ty and I are headed to Gunnison to visit Western State Thursday. Hope he likes it.
Time to get going, be well, stay safe and God Bless.