I suspect reality lies somewhere in the middle of these opinions. Having been to the Sturgis experience many times, we had no urge to go this year. However, at 72 I have no urge to stay home, living a false safety and watch cable TV. We still ride, almost every day for a few miles, eat in ‘bar/grilles’ and generally stay masked any time we’re in retail establishments. My mother (90) lives the last of her life in a very nice apt for the elderly, is not allowed to visit in other’s apartments, no one allowed in, and can only go with Brenda and I to the doctor or to eat at a drive-in. Is this how we need to spend the next months/years? I know the answer is different for everyone, but we simply can’t shut down the entire country or “the meek shall inherit the earth.” Well, let ‘em have it! Let’s ride!
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