Thank you, Raspy.

I know this won't be a popular position to take, but as one who runs her own business and takes ownership of the good and the bad that entails, I'm right there with you loud and clear.

And then there's someone like Jeannie Gee, the grocery pre-stocking lady, who has temporarily lost her own business revenues, and what does she do? She uses her time and business acumen not to mention her big heart and love of her adopted island home, and sets up a source to donate to all the people her donation proceeds will allow who are in need of basic groceries for their families. Along with Samaritans Purse and other all encompassing charitable organizations, I will donate to that happily and as freely as I'm able.

And lest my thoughts be misinterpreted, I want all our island friends and businesses to come back stronger than before and for those who would choose to help them, kudos to all of you, but I'm for basic needs of everyday people first.<img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/handshake.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/handshake.gif" alt="" />