An Unexpected Trip

Last night we got an email from IU letting us know that we could move Meg out of the dorm anytime between now and Monday at noon.  After that date we would have to make an appointment to get into Read with only limited times available.  IU stated that they would store Meg's possessions for as long as we needed, but we thought it would make more sense to get everything taken care as soon as possible.  Therefore, we made plans to take a trip to Bloomington on Friday, pack on Saturday and then head home that evening.

This morning when I woke up and realized that the United States had closed the border to Canada, that Marion County had issued a travel advisory and that several cities were on shelter in place orders, I called Doug and asked him if we should move up our travel plans and head to Bloomington tonight.  He was completely on board with that idea and soon we were all packing to get ready to leave at 4 p.m. when he got home.  Cam would have to do his e-learning at Brett's apartment and Doug would need to work there for a little while as well, but we would still have plenty of time to pack Meg's dorm room and clean it by the time we needed to head back home.  

Brett had to work today, but was home before we arrived.  As we couldn't go out for dinner, we ordered Mother Bear's.  After we unpacked and ate dinner, we quickly broke out The Ticket to Ride game.  I was glad that we got to play as I wasn't sure when we would be back to Bloomington.  Meg joined us for the next game, Pass the Pigs.  I forgot home much fun we used to have playing it.  We ended the evening watching Law and Order.  It was strange not to go out while we were at Brett's or watch a game together, but we all enjoyed our time together even with the change in routine.