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We live in France Dec-Apr. Here in our village (Lorgues) one can only walk 1 km from their house unless for food or medical trips. No bicycling. There is about 100% compliance.
I suspect the area you are in has a high population of senior citizens. So a strict order would be necessary to keep everyone as healthy as possible. I lived in Aix when I was younger - love the Provence!
Slightly on the subject, we're considering relocating within the next several years. For those of you with personal experience, do you consider the Wake County area to have a better network of trails or further to the west near Charlotte?
I have a golf tee time for today, as I expect the county to shut down golf courses as non-essential businesses after today. I don't agree with this, as the courses have been one place that folks have been able to get fresh air doing something they enjoy while still maintaining social distancing and not endangering themselves or others.
Wouldn't you still be taking a risk though? People touch the flags, ball washers, etc. I'd love to get a round in just to get outside and do something, but it's still a potential danger.
In general, though, what I have read is that being within 6 feet of someone for 10-20 minutes minimum is the problem, not merely passing someone - unless of course, they cough or sneeze during that time. Not that I would test it, as there are still so many unknowns with this virus. But I wouldn't lose sleep over passing someone 4 feet away for 2 seconds.
I agree.
I've even seen people posting things like "I'm not getting takeout because then my 15 days re-sets". WHAT? I don't even know what that means. So if you stay home for 15 days and you're not sick, you think you can just go gallivanting out on the town and you're good? These aren't dumb people either (or Trump fans, for that matter).
I see people going off the sidewalk into the street to avoid passing closely, and I think that's fine, as it's also a courtesy someone may be extending to someone else...may be not necessary but I think we are re-defining our definition of "rude" right now LOL.
That kind of rudeness I can live with, I actually welcome it. Had a small family pass on sharing the elevator when we were already there. Makes sense to me.
Also as a result, I have less dogs coming up to me whose owners seem to think everyone wants to admire someone else's domesticated animal, be touched by their wet noses, being sniffed or jumped on. News flash - I never got why some pet owners glow and gush about their animal when coming up to strangers, or don't excessive better control for respecting other people's space.
Some people don't get the human personal space thing let alone social distancing. I am somewhat nearsighted and until recently, there are a couple people I know who get so close when talking to me that I find myself constantly backing away because I can't focus on their face when we're communicating, while trying to not look like I am avoiding them. Funny how some don't pick up the cues.
So, do most of the greenways and parks allow bikes and skateboards?
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I suspect the area you are in has a high population of senior citizens. So a strict order would be necessary to keep everyone as healthy as possible. I lived in Aix when I was younger - love the Provence!
Nope, just a typical population mix.
We are one hour east of Aix. It now even has an Apple Store!
Wouldn't you still be taking a risk though? People touch the flags, ball washers, etc. I'd love to get a round in just to get outside and do something, but it's still a potential danger.
I know at Prestonwood- cups are raised (no touching), ball washers and water containers are all gone. Staff outside checking tee times in.
I would imagine all courses are doing something similar.
Social distancing is hard. Public trails, no matter where they are, are still receiving steady traffic. Every person you pass increases your chances of getting infected, so why even take that risk?
Golf is great, the ultimate in social distancing. Walking around your neighborhood, excellent as well. But traveling on oft times narrow trails where you're forced to pass within close proximity of someone just doesn't seem worth the risk. I mean, when I'm walking my dogs and encounter other people, we pretty much cross the street to avoid the awkward COVID-19 exchange.
Move, but do so safely and responsibly.
I walk the dogs daily, and ride bikes often. Dog walks in the N'hood, as you describe. We just cross the street as needed. Most people are cool. We avoid the crowded trails (like Apex - Lake Pine Park), too many people, you just can't get distance, and too many inexperienced dog walkers who don't understand leash laws, and not letting their dogs approach stranger-dogs, so we avoid places like that, in favor of neighborhood streets with sidewalks, and some lesser travelled community greenways.
As for the bikes: I've found it hard to use the greenways for any distance. Roads are fairly empty, and with 20+ years or riding around this area, I know my way around, where I can take neighborhoods, and secondary roads. When I have to take a greenway to link areas, or to avoid a very busy road, I ride like I'm a pedestrian, meaning I don't expect to be able to pass people without waiting for a clear spot.
I've seen photos people took of copperheads on the ATT over the weekend. Watch out if you are on the trail.
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