03/28/20 - It has now been 18 days since COVID 19 really started having a negative impact on our lives. So I've decided to keep a journal here on my weight loss blog of all that has happened.
Timeline of the last 18 days ~
3/10/20 - Middlebury College decides to close the school for several weeks, possibly the remainder of the school year. In the days following we lose over $7000 in reservations for March and April not to mention the reservations we will not get because events have been cancelled.
3/12/20 - 2 Confirmed cases in Addison County. The school cancels all community events and field trips.
3/15/20 - I was announced that school would close Wednesday 03/18/20. The closure was scheduled to 4/6/20 but with the possibility it could be extended.
3/15/20 - The state is now recommending against large public gatherings so we announce our annual Easter egg hunt will be cancelled this year at the candy store.
3/16/20 - We are informed school will close as of today Monday 3/16/20. No school on Tuesday after all.
3/18/20 - I get a call from the John Graham Shelter looking to house 7 people that are at high risk if the get the virus. We get 7 rooms booked on 3/19/20 for 2 weeks. Thank goodness, motel income!
3/18/20 - With the increased scare of COVID-19 we announce at the candy store that we will require all customers to wear gloves when shopping since we sell mostly bulk items. We also go through and sanitize everything!
3/20/20 - Candy store is slowing down so I decide to layoff Naomi since she has been out sick and is planning on being gone for a trip the following weekend. We also announce our hours will be changing and decide to close Mondays & Tuesdays at the candy shop.
3/23/20 - Get a long term stay of a gentleman who is waiting for an apartment. He is with us until May 1 at the minimum. That leaves us one room to rent out off and on. Great news! Things are looking up!
3/24/20 - One person from John Graham moves out. Still doing ok.
3/24/20 - The governor announces all business need to work from home if possible. I am considered a food business so I was required to close the shop by 5pm the next day to all in person transactions. I had to call and inform Missy she was laid off. With the decrease in sales, there is no way I can afford to keep her on.
3/25/20 - I spent all day coming up with an online solution so people can order online or by phone and have their orders shipped or set a time for curb side pick up. We are desperately trying to keep some money flowing through the candy store. The online option was set up by the end of the day. The store front closed officially at 5pm.
3/25/20 - I get a call from EDS. They want to extend the 6 remaining rooms until April 15th! This is great news!
3/25/20 - Someone else takes over room 7 from EDS. We now have 7 rooms booked until mid April!
3/26/20 - Orders are trickling in for the candy store!
3/26/20 - Governor Scott announces that schools will be closed for the rest of the school year. Long distance learning will continue at home. Kids are really bummed not to see their friends.
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