I assume they must run these systems once a week or so to keep the pumps functional... from rusting or freezing up.
I assume they must run these systems once a week or so to keep the pumps functional... from rusting or freezing up.
USF looks like a decent sized crowd too, for a covid Tuesday.Today was busy at MK...
Day after a long weekend, Covid school, I bet a lot of people thought they may be smart by going on a day after a holiday. Lots of people with similar thinking it seems.USF looks like a decent sized crowd too, for a covid Tuesday.
also...Many schools have Fall breaks now, thus this has been a good week for a few years.Day after a long weekend, Covid school, I bet a lot of people thought they may be smart by going on a day after a holiday. Lots of people with similar thinking it seems.
Ah, true. In New England we never got fall breaks, just the long weekend here/on Veterans Day, then Christmas. Always interesting the timeline of schools operating across the US.Many schools have Fall breaks now, thus this has been a good week for a few years.
Recently travelled from Canada to Orlando (our border is not closed to air travel).
Although I had no illusions about the impact of COVID on tourism the sight of empty airports, roads, etc was jarring.
As for the theme parks I can’t help but wonder how long even the diminished state of operations are sustainable without further cuts. How long can regional tourism support the parks at their current capacity? It is very painful to see so plainly how many people are out of work.
Edit: One other thought. I find it maddening to hear and personally see how public health measures have become such a divisive issue. Regardless of your opinion on the cost-benefit analysis with respect to lock downs, border closure, quarantines etc (i.e. economic vs saved lives) one thing is certain. Many places in the world will not open their borders and relax their policies until infections rates subside. Until Florida curbs its infection rates the state is going to suffer immense pain and suffering. You can be open, but it does no good if travellers and especially governments see outrageous infections rates relative to other places in the world.
My point? Even if you think the risk is acceptable, by doing a few things you can put your Friends & neighbours back to work faster.
PS - I have no political allegiance, but I do want to see health and prosperity for my neighbours to the south.
I don't think Canada is on the list for the US but I thought you had to isolate upon return?Canadian here. Brave of you fellow countryman.
Do they not make you self-isolate in Florida now if you arrive from out of country?
Canadian here. Brave of you fellow countryman.
Do they not make you self-isolate in Florida now if you arrive from out of country?
Really? We got fall breaks, supposedly a holdover from kids being needed to harvest potatoes. This was late eighties, early nineties, though, and I gather you're far younger than me.Ah, true. In New England we never got fall breaks, just the long weekend here/on Veterans Day, then Christmas. Always interesting the timeline of schools operating across the US.
Hi! You currently do not have to isolate on arrival in Florida.
Yes, graduated high school 5 years ago, have been working since. We had school thru Christmas then vacations in February, along with April.Really? We got fall breaks, supposedly a holdover from kids being needed to harvest potatoes. This was late eighties, early nineties, though, and I gather you're far younger than me.
My uncle has committed to an Air BnB in the Ft Lauderdale area and is driving down. He’s from DC area so it’s about a 14-15 hour drive I believe so essentially just a day of driving. Sounds kind of nice honestly, of course if you can afford it.HA! What a joke! If I arrived in Florida right now I would isolate FROM Florida in Florida!
Hi! You currently do not have to isolate on arrival in Florida.
Also, the border closure does not apply to air travel. I did a ton of research before I left and even got an email from the DHS confirming that the ban didnt apply to air travel. No issues in the airport or with customs.
However, Joe is correct. Upon return to Canada you have to quarantine for 14 days. This makes travel pretty much impossible for most. I had a ton of time to take off and decided to go (pretty much have worked non stop all year including through the lock downs in Canada). The return quarantine is no joke as many people are checked at their place of quarantine by law enforcement to ensure they are complying with the federal laws.
Certainly travel is not without risk, but I’ve been very rigid with wearing a mask, hand washing, and doing the best I can to maintain social distancing. There are some activities I normally partake in that I wouldn’t do.
Lord only knows where we will be a year from now. I’m Hopeful for a vaccine, but I wouldn’t be surprised if the situation hasn’t changed much for us as Canadians as far as travel goes (too many hurdles to overcome not the least of which are mass inoculation and convincing people to actually take the vaccine). That said I wouldn’t hesitate to go again under the current circumstances, but wouldn’t even think of travelling with children right now.