It's been a long road but we are learning how to live with COVID-19 as a permanent part of our lives. There is a new normal in the world and as an organization we are trying to figure out our new normal. In October of 2022 GSVB had an in-person meeting with an in-person speaker at the Vallejo Naval and Historical Museum for the first time in over two and a half years. Not everybody is into the whole Zoom experience, so we saw members we haven't seen since the pandemic started. There was that human contact with each other that we have all missed. Most of all, it gave us a feeling of normalcy.  On the other hand, we have found many pluses to the Zoom experience.  We have attracted members who are out of our area. We have obtained speakers from across the country. Due to our early afternoon meetings, it is possible for us to have speakers from places on the East Coast, such as the Library of Congress. With pluses to both in-person and Zoom formats, what are we going to do going forward?  The GSVB board is currently trying to work that out.  We will try to strike a balance ... our own version of hybrid meetings ... with some being on Zoom and some being in-person.  What about hybrid meetings that are both in-person and online?  We tried that and had to admit it was a failure, so we won't be pursuing that form of meeting.  There were too many technical difficulties and a lack of an in-person audience because, let's face it, get yourself ready and drive to the museum, or stay home in your pajamas with a cup of coffee or tea while you interact online?  The latter usually wins!