OS & All,

I don't mean to be a party-pooper guys but I've decided NOT to attend Copia this year.  Please remove me from meal lists, etc.. This is a hard decision for me as our Copia get-togethers are a bright spot in my year. 

I will gladly mail any QJer my pre-paid ticket for the Saturday show at no cost to them.

Some will think I'm over-reacting to this virus scare & perhaps I am.  However, we're doing a LOT at my house to stay "virus-free", mainly for the sake of my 95 year-old mom who lives with us.  I simply can't look my wife & mom in the eyes and then willfully take even a minor risk such as this.  Compounding the matter is that there would be no relief of anxieties at home for up to 14 days after my return.  I simply don't want to put that on them... or myself.  I would have a hard time dealing with it if I REALLY goofed it up and actually brought a bug home (which I admit is highly improbable).

We all have to decide these things for ourselves.  The funny thing is, I'm pretty sure my decision would be different if it was just ME at home.  I expect the next action item for me will be to suspend my membership at the local gym for a while... ugh!

I hope you guys have a good time and truly wish I could enjoy a Spotted Cow or two with you.  Keep an eye on hygiene!

Best wishes,

Jimbo   8-)

P.S.  For what it's worth, unless they shut the borders down (which is highly unlikely), I am definitely moving forward with all tripping plans for the coming season.  Traveling with 1 or 2 guys is an entirely different level of risk.