Tuesday, July 14

8:17 a.m. - I've been crunching numbers, which is scary but also makes me feel more comfortable if I know the scariness.  I got the new numbers from the trailer and GMC inserted and updated my debt and possession sheets.  What would really be helpful is if I had confidence that sports would continue, but I'm not confident of that; I think returning to FedEx Ground is in my future.  I should have a quiet day today.  Amber is working, and I'm running out to look after the Harrison dogs.  I was hoping to pull the trailer out to Loud Thunder today, but Mother Nature appears to not be cooperating.  That's okay; maybe next week.  This weekend is looking like a hot one - great time to be umpiring on turf - ugh.

2:31 - I received word from a friend of mine today that his step-daughter has tested positive for the virus.  I talked with him Saturday and Sunday at the ballpark in Muscatine.  We were outside, and it's not like we were close together or shouting at each other, and our conversations really weren't lengthy, and he didn't demonstrate any visible signs of illness.  I should be okay, but he was tested today, and we won't know the results for 2-10 days.  Geez.  Other than that, the day has gone pretty well.  I spent some time doing some paperwork things, and I paid off a line locator guy to find the gas line in the backyard, so that was good.  I think I may run down to Shivers now and get some ice cream.

Things that I NOW think about with the coronavirus. (7/14)

A member of the federal task force tried to paint a better picture of the virus situation than I'm able to agree with.  That scares me.

• Stats
• February 29 was the first reported positive case in Illinois. 
• March 20, there were 585 reported positive cases.
• As of May 29 (3 months), there were 120,260 positive cases and 5,390 deaths.
• As of June 29 (4 months), there were 142, 461 positive cases and 6,902 deaths.

• ILLINOIS PREVIOUS DAY
• hospitalizations - 311
• ILLINOIS YESTERDAY
• hospitalizations - 334
• ILLINOIS TODAY
• hospitalizations - 333
• ROCK ISLAND COUNTY
• YESTERDAY -  1,217 positive cases; 30 deaths
• TODAY - 1,232 positive cases; 30 deaths

Things I Could Do or Need to Do In the Future

• Schedule of visit with Molly Mitola week of July 20th
• Get credit card from Blackhawk Bank & Trust activated - DONE
• Paint the shed.
• Continue working on restoring the channel of the ditch.
• Replace seals and gaskets in the pool motor.

• Possible Campground Sites
• Spring Lake Park - Macomb
• Scott County Park

Prayer for My Heart

Holy Spirit...

Help me have... 

    a pure heart, that I may see thee;
    a humble heart, that I may hear you;
    a heart of love, that I may serve you;
    a heart of faith, that I may abide in you. 

                                                                     Amen