Signs of Our Times - A Piece of History

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Signs of Our Times

The Coronavirus - A Piece of History

 

Signage along the Concrete Boardwalk in Carlsbad Village above the Beach

Practice Social Distancing signage in Carlsbad Village

 

No doubt we are seeing a bit of history right now in terms of the coronavirus pandemic, and the impact on each and every one of our lives, in more ways than we can fathom.

 

Closed Except for Carryout at Cicciotti's Trattoria Italiana

Restaurant closed except for carryout

 

I took a short drive yesterday afternoon - I only got out of my car to photograph the empty beach (beaches are closed) - and the signs of our times were everywhere. I have never seen our charming seaside town this deserted, with so many closed retailers and restaurants. You can virtually park anywhere you want.

 

On a side note many restaurants in Carlsbad are open for carryout and/or deliveries - there's an interactive map on the City of Carlsbad website (today's count is up to 92). We tried a fav of ours the other night (above photo) - a little eerie to walk in to pick up the order and the place was completely empty.

 

Closed sign at the artists Foundry at New Village Arts

 

There were lots of people out walking, especially along the concrete boardwalk, but the beach (it's closed - not something that's happened in the 15 years I have lived here) was totally deserted...something I have never seen before, even in the dead of winter...and no surfers whatsoever.

 

 

History in the making, in more ways than one. How will we look back on this time?!

 

Open for Carryout Sign at Shorehouse Kitchen in Carlsbad

Carryout sign at Vigiluccis in Carlsbad Village

Covid-19 sign at the beach in Carlsbad Village

Empty Carlsbad beach near the Village

Pocket park in Varlsbad Village is closed

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Sheila Anderson
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Good afternoon Jeff. I think you are absolutely right. This is a time like no other for sure. Great photos too.

Mar 28, 2020 09:41 AM #2
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Jeff Dowler, CRS
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I so agree George Souto  I don't think we truly know the full impact this is having, and of course will have for a long time.

Be safe and be well!

Jeff

Mar 28, 2020 10:17 AM #3
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Michael Jacobs
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Hello Jeff - even if the signs weren't reinforcing it, these are interesting times.  Likely more to follow.  

Mar 28, 2020 10:23 AM #4
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Hi Sheila Anderson Thanks for visiting!

Yep, it really is a weird, and scary time in so many ways.

Stay safe!!

Jeff

Mar 28, 2020 10:27 AM #5
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Sheila Anderson
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It is indeed a scary and strange time Jeff. Take good care, my friend. 

Mar 28, 2020 10:50 AM #6
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Sheri Sperry - MCNE®
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Hi Jeff Dowler, CRS - It is very strange to see areas where traffic (whether car or foot) usually is heavy.  I am sure that SoCal freeways are another eery site to see. 

Mar 28, 2020 12:20 PM #7
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Hi Sheri Sperry - MCNE® 

There are a lot more people walking around the few times I have been out. So much open parking, too. And yes, the freeways are dramatically different. I did my photos the other day around rush hour and crossed over the freeway a couple of times - amazing how light the traffic was.

Jeff

Mar 28, 2020 12:50 PM #8
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Michael J. Perry
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Great job ! It really captures where we are right now ! My Take Out Pizza was a real experience last night 

Mar 28, 2020 02:23 PM #9
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Thank you Michael J. Perry 

It really IS a strange time for us all. Hopefully the restaurants are able to make some money during these times.

Be safe and be well.

Jeff

Mar 28, 2020 03:42 PM #10
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Lynnea Miller
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Hi Jeff Dowler, CRS .  I cannot wait until these weeks and months are a footnote in the history books.  We will get through it, but at what cost to our businesses? 

Mar 28, 2020 04:21 PM #11
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H Jeff- it's an unusual time for us indeed. Larry and I just returned from a short drive just to get out of he house. It's so sad seeing all of the restaurants with empty parking lots save for the few employees handling the take out orders. 

Mar 28, 2020 05:05 PM #12
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Hi Michael Jacobs 

The signs say it all. Such a strange, and scary time, and something I hope we can be looking back on before too long...but I suspect we have a lot ahead of us all.

Jeff

Mar 28, 2020 05:38 PM #13
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Hi Lynnea Miller  Indeed. I think things will get worse before getting better, and the financial impact is going to be staggering.

Jeff

Mar 28, 2020 05:40 PM #14
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Hi Kathy Streib 

It IS weird to be spending so much time at home. My wife has not left the house for at least 2 weeks other than being out in the yard.

There are several restaurants here that have announced that the money they take in from their take-out sales will go to the staff - so, so many are not working.

Jeff

Mar 28, 2020 05:42 PM #15
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James Dray
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Morning Jeff.

About the only place you can go to these days is Walmart, Dollar General and other grocery stores.  People in them do keep their distance.  Pity, but you got to do, what you got to do

Mar 29, 2020 01:21 AM #16
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I have seen pictures of the Las Vegas strip completely empty and that is something that never happens.

Mar 29, 2020 02:30 PM #17
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It's strange isn't it!?  Our oceans are still open, and the beaches too, but not for gatherings or just sitting in the sun.  You must be walking or jogging or walking the dog.  Being outdoors is still a good healthy thing to do and it's a shame they have to be so limiting about it.

Apr 05, 2020 08:28 PM #18
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Hi James - that's still all true here, too, and some stores are limiting how many people can be in the store at a given time.

Jeff

Apr 06, 2020 10:55 AM #19
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Hi Brian England It's weird to think of places like Las Vegas, or Times Square, being empty and quiet!

Be safe and be well!

Jeff

Apr 06, 2020 10:56 AM #20
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Hi Georgie Hunter R(S) 58089 

You are lucky your beaches are open! Definitely an odd time!

Be safe and be well!

Jeff

Apr 06, 2020 02:15 PM #21
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