We tried to meet on the patio at Jackalope this past Wednesday, but it was full. Probably full because there was a big concert in Eugene that night. Anyway, as we move into Fall and wet, cold weather, we will continue to meet as always. I understand some of us are less comfortable with indoors due to covid, even as we see a steady drop in cases. An alternative we discovered Wednesday is the patio at Lauralwood Pub. It was all ours. covered with service. They do not have their fire pit going yet, but it sounds like they are bringing it back. It could be a nice bridge spot until the covid numbers are down and we all feel OK meeting indoors.
For this week, let's try the Jackalope again. if it's full on a non-concert night, we'll move to Lauralwood. I'd like to settle on a weekly routine as I am not interested in planning something new every week, especially when only a handful of people are attending. This time of year, many people are less engaged so a routine is important.
Your feedback is welcome.
Current infectious cases are no longer maintained by Lane Co (goal was 100)
14 hospitalized (goal is 20)
21 daily cases average over the last 7 days (goal is 30)
looking good
Current infectious cases are no longer maintained by Lane Co (goal was 100)
18 hospitalized (goal is 20)
23 daily cases average over the last 7 days (goal is 30)
these are near the lowest numbers we've seen
There's been thefts recently? Am I oblivious to something that happened?
I agree with us settling on something. I'm fine with Jackalope ange like them but wondering how other people are feeling about inside/outside stuff.
I would really like to settle into a place maybe until June (after students leave) before we consider summer tour stuff. Give us a couple months of consistency.
Scooter night has been a huge positive through the pandemic for many of us, let's keep that positive flow going.
wed at my place this week (3/30) is good to go. and we can talk about options for the summer tour of outside seating places, yes with good visible parking (too many thefts in the last months)
Current infectious cases are no longer maintained by Lane Co (goal was 100)
20 hospitalized (goal is 20)
24 daily cases average over the last 7 days (goal is 30)
No spike since mask mandate ended. I say we do this week at Chad's (if it's still a go), then settle on a meetup spot for a while. I'm OK with Jackalope. We can sit up near the dart boards (less foot traffic there), but of course we'll sit outside when weather allows. I'm OK with moving somewhere else. I'm fine with Wednesday rides, but others need plan these. I'm happy to advise when needed. We can set up a schedule to allow multiple members plan a wednesday, with a default backup.
As far as other meetup places, for those who haven't planned something, it needs good, visible parking. The event needs to be posted on this forum, the events calendar and on facebook. Otherwise, let's settle on a spot. It's rally season and occasional weekend rides are good too.
Current infectious cases are no longer maintained by Lane Co (goal is 100)
22 hospitalized (goal is 20)
26 daily cases average over the last 7 days (goal is 30)
Another week will tell us of any spikes sans mask mandate.
I think we could be cautious for the next couple weeks but it's looking pretty safe out
Current infectious cases are no longer maintained by Lane Co (goal is 100)
28 hospitalized (goal is 20)
34 daily cases average over the last 7 days (goal is 30)
looking pretty good
274 current infectious cases (goal is 100)
45 hospitalized (goal is 20)
61 daily cases average over the last 7 days (goal is 30)
back near pre-omicron numbers.
Let's aim for maybe daylight savings time? March is coming
Looks like we finally have a positive trend with Covid cases. Since Omicron blew the case count out significantly and people have the ability to test themselves at home, that number is less relevant and reliable than the hospital numbers. We've managed to drop from over 100 for a couple weeks to 65 today. If all goes well, we can plan to head back to the Jackalope (or where ever) sometime in March, if we're near 20 daily hospital cases by then. As the weather becomes warmer and more daylight, we can resume rides, though I liked our little night ride last week.
I expect we will see over 1000 cases/day before it plateaus. Miami hit >500 per 100,000 before it plateaued there and they are as vaccinated as we are (but much higher pop density and less adherent to masks).
My prediction is that we will keep having increasing levels of COVID-19 and that it will far surpass anything we have seen before. However, it will likely mostly be Omicron, which does not attack the lungs the way the other variants have. If you are vaccinated and boosted you should be relatively safe, but I am also not exactly hopping to catch it and think we need to limit exposures to indoor public environments until it passes. How long will this last? Keep an eye on NYC and Miami, both have whopping levels of cases and the length it takes to pass through those places out East should provide us with a vague idea.. Delta took between 2 - 3 to burn through most places, this may be similar or perhaps quicker since it is so contagious.
for those keeping score...
Today's local numbers:
1699 current infectious cases (goal is 100)
57 hospitalized (goal is 20)
284 daily cases average over the last 7 days (goal is 30)
Well crap, we're spiking again.
596 current infectious cases (goal is 100)
23 hospitalized (goal is 20)
104 daily cases average over the last 7 days (goal is 30)
after a brief spike, we're inching back down again. hopefully we can go indoors by January
237 current infectious cases (goal is 100)
27 hospitalized (goal is 20)
51 daily cases average over the last 7 days (goal is 30)
Are you thinking Laurelwood?
covid update:
213 current infectious cases (goal is 100)
23 hospitalized (goal is 20)
46 daily cases average over the last 7 days (goal is 30)
continued progress!
tried Gryff's Pub tonight. Good food! @English Dave you'll like the fish & chips for sure, very good!
covid update:
263 current infectious cases (goal is 100)
27 hospitalized (goal is 20)
54 daily cases average over the last 7 days (goal is 30)
it's slowly getting better. Hopefully by January
Are we trying out Laurelwood tonight?
OK, Geoff get the first one, December 5, Noon
The floggings will continue until morale improves. Unless you're into flogging, then none until morale improves.
Love the idea
I'm down for hosting a work party almost any given Sunday. Let me know when the slaves arrive. I have a lot of sanding and body work to get done. I'm aiming for five bikes on the road by spring.
Hey, in rethinking garage nights... how about instead of last wednesday in a garage, how about a First Sunday per month in a garage. Winter Sundays I think will be easier for a few people for a garage meet. Thoughts about First Sunday garage meet from December to April?
We can BBQ, work on scoots, shoot the shit, rally planning... If the weather is decent, we can do a spontaneous ride. in the daylight.
Thoughts?
BTW, while we are not there yet, Lane County covid number are steadily improving. As of today:
333 current infectious cases
48 hospitalized
52 daily cases average over the last 7 days
All of those options sound
Those sound like good options, yeah I can check at friendly.
Gryff's Pub by Churchhill High School is open. Menu looks good. hand battered fish & chips @English Dave . I spied a half dozen tables, covered in front. https://www.gryffspub.com/
OK, let's do Jackalope tomorrow and next Wednesday (supposed to be dry. upper 50s), with Lauralwood as a backup in case there are no outdoor tables available. in the meantime, Geoff can you stop by Friendly Neighborhood Pub and see if they fixed their kitchen issues.
Let's plan on Last Wednesdays as Garage Night. Geoff take November, I'll take December. We can add more from there. I know Stephen @Stephen Kenneth Andros wants to do one. food can be simple grilling or pizza... easy stuff.
Other locations:
• Good Times, we need to drive by around 6pm and see how crowded they are.
• Lauralwood, I'll check with Nick the manager when they expect their fire pit back.
• Paddock, last I went by, the back was crowded, but we can continue to monitor.
• Carts at Friendly. open, covered, food choices, beer... just confirmed more tents and heat
• Gryff's pub opened, across from Churchill in the strip mall, outdoor tables, covered
• Oakshire is an option since we don't have seating restrictions. Lee @zimmerbahn, can you check to see if we are still welcome there as a group of 8-12?
Where else is there?
Sounds
OK, current Lane County covid numbers, which are still high compare to a year ago, but slowly trending down:
493 current infectious cases
52 hospitalized
96 daily cases average over the last 7 days
We'll reconsider returning indoors around these metrics:
under 100 current infectious cases
under 20 hospitalized
under 30 daily cases average over the last 7 days
I agree about outdoor until things change. Laurelwood sounds good. I also like the idea of garage time, but that makes food a bit difficult
I agree about outdoor until things change. Laurelwood sounds good. I also like the idea of garage time, but that makes food a bit difficult
Wetlands, good times and friendly all have outdoor heat and decent ventilation.
Friendly might be worth a quick chat with the manager, I want to like it and a neighborhood pub is nice but that service was beyond atrocious, at least the cook.
I agree that the Lope should be given all the support we can, but until things ease off we need to have a regular safe place to meet. Lauralwood sounds good if they provide some form of outdoor heat. Don't they also have outdoor heat at the friendly pub and pint pot. Also we might like to find out what would entice those that some times don't brave the elements.
I agree we need to settle on something or a schedule.
I'm happy to host about anytime people want to come over, food is the only tricky thing to sort.
I'm interested in staying outside for safety, wish inside was ok but it's just not and we need to watch the case numbers before considering inside.
I could also enjoy more company on Saturday/Sunday, got a ton of scooter work going on and my lift can be available if someone needs help as well.