@sueinmn , great suggestions. My knitting group is going to experiment with meeting over Skype or Zoom so we can stay home but still knit together and chat. All bars, restaurants and coffee shops in Colorado are now closed, so we have no place to meet, and we're trying to do our part to not congregate and spread the virus if one of us gets it. I have heard others using Facetime (if you have an iPhone) and I think Google Hangouts may have video now as well. Thankfully, the internet gives us lots of options that people did not have in previous epidemics, so we can stay connected but still be safe.

@sueinmm I do this with friends--especially my best friend. She and I are almost like sisters from different mothers. So that's a virtual coffee date. Thank you for letting me know. I am more of a stay at home person anyway and so this self-isolation isn't too bad for me. Am doing Jenny Craig and that was a fun visit--no weighing in and I spoke with my counselor there by phone while waiting outside my car, she gave me the week menu through the office mail slot, I chose what I wanted, then staying on the phone gave her my credit card # and she bagged up my stuff unlocked their door and handed me the bags. It felt good to get out, put down the car windows and feel the fresh air. Got home washed my hands, put up the food, and had a lovely breakfast. I've lost over 10 pounds now and that makes me feel like I've accomplished something good. Should have had a video of how Jenny Craig is doing business these days. So far Ct scan is still on for Thursday and visit with oncologist is still set for next Monday.

@sueinmn My sisters, sister-in-law, and niece and I have text chats frequently