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Originally Posted by Lakegeezer
The summer is probably going to be tougher than most people can remember, but in my view, there are bright spots.... - More people with second homes in the lakes region will take shelter here, and earlier than usual. Schools that have switched to virtual for the rest of the year mean no waiting until late June to opening up. This will bring more business than normal to the those that are able to stay open.
- Unlike previous epidemics, we have high-speed internet available in most areas. This means people can learn what businesses are open and order products and services online. It doesn't make the economy boom, but keeps it from sinking as low as it could have.
- The lake is great for social distanced entertainment. The beaches won't be packed, but families can enjoy together time out on the water.
- There is hope that the scientific and medical communities will come up with treatments before the summer that while not stopping the virus, lower the risk of it becoming serious.
- The storm is still brewing and the lakes region will likely be hit hard, but after it is over, people will be wanting to make up for lost time. There won't be as much disposal income, but the lakes region will be an attractive place to spend what is available.
In the words of Coach Belichick, "It is what it is". Now let's win the game. |
Agreed on most points. I'm thinking that those who own homes will spend more time at the lake, and those who do not will spend far less, a fraction of last year. If I owned a business dependent on tourist dollars, I'd be estimating the pain of deciding now to stay shuttered vs making the financial commitment to open and then risking a summer with 0-50% of typical revenue.
Like a number of others on this board, I work in drug development. I'm sure they would agree with me that there is zero chance of even an already existing drug to be proven effective and manufactured for all by July 1, 2020. Even July 1, 2021 would be fast.