Author: Paco Marshall
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The Coronavirus Diaries, part three: Roxboro NC and the Orange County Speedway, March 22, 2020
Last Saturday night we pushed the boundaries of social distancing and had one guest over for dinner; Maxine. We all tried to stay six feet from each other. Really. The three of us had nice long conversations about all sorts of issues. I asked Maxine for suggestions on where I should bike the…
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The Coronavirus Diaries: Part two; North Raleigh Loop on the Neuse River Trail; March 19, 2020
Yes, I was out in the fresh air but I honestly did not touch ANYTHING outside of my own stuff during these five or six hours except the elevator buttons in the Greenbridge condo building where I live. I used the sleeve of my jacket to touch those buttons. During these five hours I…
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The coronavirus diaries; part one: Mebane to Gibsonville: March 14, 2020
Tootie and I are attempting to stay somewhat quarantined. Why not ride a bicycle, especially if it does not involve a stop at public places? This was a five hour bike ride that involved no human interaction. If any of my readers feel that this kind of travel is irresponsible please email me! Six…
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We’s all from Spartanburg; March 7 – 9, 2020
“From Spartanburg South Carolina please welcome the Marshall Tucker Band”. In the early 1970’s I saw several very hot shows by The Marshall Tucker Band; the Caldwell brothers on guitar and bass that both played with their thumbs instead of a pick. Between songs they would repeatedly proclaim in a Southern accent “we’s all…
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