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Ocean ... I also did that investigatory stuff Liz did when I met my DH via match.com.

I also checked Kentucky state corporate records, bankruptcy records, real estate records, and arrest records. Some of that stuff is publicly available, but I also have access to mega-legal database connections vis friends who are still working with access to the kinds of subscription databases law firms commonly access.

And for those without access to those kinds of databases, even the Facebook transparencies that our (older) generation often shares offer a trove of information--just the pure volume of it is sometimes overwhelming. Another thing I've found is that because men seldom post as much to their FB pages as women do (yes, that's a real thang), their women friends and relatives may tag them in photos memorializing family and social events.

Also, just knowing someone's email address can also lead you to information that may be revelatory.

And, of course, a bare bones LinkedIn account with little info and little activity for a serious professional can also be revelatory in a negative way.

Dang, you got some sleuthing skills!

Very interesting. I am glad you are being cautious because who knows sometimes? Have you googled him extensively to determine that he is a real person and what he has told you is true? I was able to figure out DH's full name pretty quickly that way and then to confirm via property records that he did own homes where he said he did. I also cross-checked pictures on Linked-in to his dating site picture and checked that he showed as previously employed at a couple of companies he mentioned (As CFO he had been listed on their sites at one point). And some of those white pages type sources showed him as associated with his kids. I did have at least a couple of fakers send notes on the dating site but I googled everyone once I got enough info to confirm (or not) that they were real. One guy said he was a Diamond Merchant to which I replied that I had buried treasure in the backyard. His profile disappeared a minute later.

If your marriage can survive this remodel you are in great shape! I would be incredibly stressed out.

205.1 Crap-o-licious eating comes home to roost! LOL! It's all good. The uptick is expected and deserved.

I woke up super cranky. No big surprise. I need to do a little mental house cleaning. A nice long flight tomorrow will be helpful for that. I am amused that I now look forward to long flights. I find them restful. That probably speaks to my busy life.

My new J Crew shorts came yesterday. Really nice quality and at 58% off I can't complain! Also super duper nice to be able to order a "normal" size and find the fit to be fantastic!

Shot day yesterday.

Not much else going on.