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You're wise to keep things cordial with the neighbor, because you have to live in your community together, but yes, no need to give her any trust. She showed you who she is: someone with whom to have a cordial, but superficial relationship.
on 10/15/25 6:20 pm
Roof estimate came back - what's another 5 figure repair job among many? Good thing I like my house... I think these guys do quality work, so I feel like I should have years of no leak worries after this (KNOCK ON WOOD).
It was a gorgeous day and I spent much of it removing covers, wiping down all the outdoor furniture, and taking the cushions out from the dining room where they spent the summer. And leaf blowing debris that had gotten stuck under the furniture.
Kirby spent the day with a doggie smoked bone.
I'm excited to see Liz and Mike. I think the event we're going to should be really fun! Lots of Plein air painters at a ranch/winery. She should get to meet some of my friends too, including the neighbor who went insane on me. We have patched things up so that it's not awkward or frosty, but I can't imagine ever really trusting her to not turn on me again. Still, unresolved bad blood makes me uncomfortable so this feels like a okay compromise.
I think that's it for me today. I spilled tomato sauce on my sweatshirt and need to go get it in the laundry!
No tips from me about cleaning. Not one of my strenghs, sadly. The farmer's market was quite shrunk in size today, and it was chilly. But I did get what I went for, plus a huge floral bouquet for $10.00. Some of the tomatoes are for tomorrow's salad, but some were for BLTs for supper. So good!
Greetings all
More big sun. Remind me of this later in the winter when it is raining. I have spent the entire day thus far adulting. First we went to the pharmacy for covid shots. They were sort of slammed since Rite Aid closed. Next I dove into gallery paperwork including deposit stuff, sales tax return and payment and related stuff. I tried once again to get an on line account for our income tax information but that dang web site was obtuse. Won't accept my info and won't way why. Tech support was an hour wait. No thanks On to pay our car insurance and real estate taxes. Finally I started shoveling off the desk. Filled an entire grocery bag with recyclables and there is more to come. But at least it is started. In the process of all this I managed to lose the title to the car that we just paid off but then found it. grrrrrrrrr
Dinner last night was a "cottage" chicken pot pie. We have determined that this means a chicken pot pie that somehow has mashed potatoes incorporated into it. Fine by me. We used to have a sort of cottage pie when i was a kid which was cooked hamburger served on top of a pile of mashed potatoes.
Another trip Liz!! You don't gain weight because you never sit still! Good on you. Once you get to Sedona you will have a great time. I agree you need a beach sit.
So DD are you attacking the dust? Got any tips? Clearing the desk off here has unleashed a lot of dust and my sinuses are not appreciating it. Thanks for the tip on Prince show. will watch soon. Enjoy hump day with no work requirements. Tomatoes and green beans sounds great.
Paula your house looks lovely. Bet it sells soon. I envy you for de-junking.
Peps enjoy your home days.
CC, roof fixed?
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Traveling is wonderful, but if you are on the go, switching hotels or AirBnBs frequently, it is also work. There are lots of deadlines ,( as in must do this by such and such an hour), to meet. And again and again I beg myself to pack light so that it's easier to repack in each hotel, but it's so hard to resist throwing in that one more outfit or pair of shoes, just in case! Enjoy the beach club today! The weather for Galveston looks very nice next week and I am campaigning for a beach day where we rent umbrellas and chairs. BIL says they enjoy doing this, but when we travel with them it turns into go go go and it never happens. We'll see about this trip.
Paula this house thing is so stressful! Sending positive vibes.
It rained an inch in our town yesterday. It's overcast still today, but I think the rain has stopped. Still chilly, but tomorrow it might get to 70.
Today is cleaning and finally tackling that dust. Also a stop at the Farmer's Market for fresh tomatoes and green beans. The cleaning will serve us well because we'll come home from Galveston to a tidy house. Always nice. I probably won't get to packing until Friday. Also need to get a pedicure on Friday. The next salon pedicure after this one will most likely be in preparation for Brazil! DH started Duolingo for Portuguese. It's fun listening to him pick up new words. He insists he cannot learn a language, but he hasn't tried since college German. No matter what, he'll now be able to get a coffee with or without milk or iced if he wants it. Valuable skills indeed.
117.8 - my prediction of an uptick was incorrect - I guess I don't always go up after steak.
Yesterday I got my hair done - I had her change the front a little bit - we shall see if I like it when I dry it myself. Good bocce practice yesterday afternoon, then our steak at home.
Last full day before we leave for a week in Arizona. When we booked it (prior to most of the other travel occurring), I was looking forward to it. I am kind of travelled out though so I am somewhat dreading it. But it will be good family time and I love Sedona and look forward to seeing CC.
Today is water aerobics, beach club (we haven't been there to sit at the beach in more than 2 weeks), bocce game, then book club this evening. Lucky that we don't leave until noon tomorrow so I have time to finish packing.
Justice walk time! Have a winning Wednesday!
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish
Fingers and toes crossed that you get a great cash offer (wouldn't that be wonderful)!
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish
DH is actually reading a book about how to get into a mindset so you can just brush off the flubs and start fresh on the next try. Easier said than done. Supposedly the best golfers can do that.
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish
The soreness means that you really pushed your muscles so you will get payback!
Yep, you are free (more free anyway). Soon you will be wondering how you could have worked so many hours and days for so many years of your life (or maybe you feel that way already).
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish
