Damn. I forgot about you. I celebrated what would have been my Uncle's 24th birthday and forgot I had a friend with the same birthday. I'd send you a virtual Pacifico (always thought it was better. At least 30 years ago I thought that. Viva Baja) bought with 'electronic funds' but, well, you know. You could pretend!

The FUD has frankly taken me by surprise. Not that I am surprised by the fear driven greed, mind you, but the EXTENT.

I see the 'republik of California' has ordered all people over 65 to quarantine in place. GUZBUCK. Amazing.

On a semi related note, I see that the Federales have announced that starting today 4000 tests per day will be available nationwide. Since there are no cases that haven't been tested (it's against the protocol: Only tested cases count against the total) we will be able to track distribution with pretty good accuracy (Just watch where the cases jump)

4000 per day would not adequately test Tejas (sorry. I'm on a roll) and you can bet that Kalifornia and New York will get the lion's share after everybody from President to dog catcher has been tested....

After all that negativity, it really is good to see you. I only wish Shortie lived closer so I could include GS cookies in my quarantine stock. I have no where to turn. A year without the NCAA Tournament? I can do that standing on my head. But a year without Thin Mints? I'm not sure I'll make it.

Take a care young feller. Us old guys are worried to the point of panic. Sam can hardly keep me calm