Quote Originally Posted by CarlOrton View Post
...Let's say mid-May comes around, things are still bleak, and National decides to call it a year and forego Convention. But then, suddenly, by July 1st, the world is somewhat back to normal...
G'day Carl, the nine y.o. boy in me wishes for this but I believe the reality will be very different.

Here in Australia, we have been told to expect that the social distancing and restricted movement of citizens will continue for at least six months. The health authorities are attempting to limit the rate of community transmission of the virus and flatten the infection curve. If the curve takes the form of a sharp, narrow 'spike' the number of infected patient admissions will overcome our health system's capacity to treat them. That's when a lot of people will die. Reducing the rate of infection will give our health system a fighting chance to save many lives.

We are limited to groups of no more than two people in public, restaurants have closed, bars and pubs have closed and anyone who can work from home is strongly encouraged to do so. Most states have closed their borders and we are not permitted to leave the country (and that ban includes Oshkosh pilgrims like moi). We have also been told to stay at home for the Easter break (i.e. no camping, fishing...etc.).

I can only see things returning to 'normal' when a vaccine is developed, has passed all the clinical trials and becomes readily available. My apologies for painting such a bleak picture but that's the reality. I have all but given up on Oshkosh 2020 but I hope to be there in 2021.

Best wishes to everyone. Stay safe.