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Greetings all

More sun and breeze. I am making a note to check out the tide tables for a super low one. That's the day the sea creatures are visible. I missed the lowest one but there will be more.

Yay for traditions Liz. Anything involving pizza sounds like a good one. Enjoy the sun.

Yesterday I did my walking. I still don't especially like it but if I distract myself with a classic football game plus music (George Michael yesterday) and icy water I can trudge through. Reminded myself of the exercise snacks. Also reminded myself that when we went to Italy I ate gelato and pizza and wine daily but walked so much I gained no weight. Like duh.

CC glad you found a bit of relief. Vertigo sounds so awful. Glad you messaged your doctor. Hoping you get relief from Paula's suggestion. Maybe your friend who was *****y could redeem herself by going and getting some for you. Hope you get the rain you want. I bet the lightning is spectacular there.

What Peps you bathe your dog on a show day? I had no clue. Maybe not a full on bath. Hope you win big. And party like it's 199.9. Love that song.

We had quiche last night. Quite good. Plus enough for two more dinners. Not exactly health food but there is protein (okay bacon).

DD all your befriending sounds fun. Take advantage. And agreed, do the travel while you can even if it is beans - ville later. Probably won't be the case. Being retired is sort of adult Disney Land. You will find out.

CC thanks for the show tip. We started "The Residence" last night. Fun. And we have powered through Your Friends and Neighbors. Also super good.

And another thing about retirement: I LIKE Mondays. The kiln opens, tv news goes back to normal, I do a gallery trip, and the weekly cycle starts anew with only promise, not dread. It's a good thing.

Well onward. There is a treadmill with my name on it. And then to the studio...

Diane S

I'm glad the vertigo is less - it really does sound miserable so hopefully your physician can help.

As expected, Aruba looks beautiful today! Enjoy.

CC, these vertigo attacks sound absolutely miserable. I'm so sorry you have to endure this.

Peps, very enticing number on the scale. Seeing 199 or less is always a motivating moment.

We had a very nice time at the retirement party, visiting with people we haven't seen for awhile. You know how you become friends with your friend's friends because you see them at birthday parties, weddings etc? That's how last night was. Lots of fun talk about traveling. One couple who we've known for awhile who are from Mexico are building a house in Tulum and were immediately offering invitations to visit them. The party was for DH's bff's wife, who is also of course, my good friend too. We made plans to take her Mom to our coffee shop, because it is in the neighborhood where she grew up. We made plans to take BFFs Mom with us to see Macbeth at the Guthrie in March. BFFs brother, who over the years has become our friend also, has invited us to his home near Fort Myers many times. I think the opportunity to accept this offer is coming soon. :) And now we are deciding if we are going to go to Argentina before we head to Brazil in January. Our friend and his family are going before Christmas until January 5. We won't leave my parents and kids for Christmas, but might stop in Argentina first around January 1, and then head to Brazil after they leave for Minnesota. The way this is going, we should be broke by 2027 and living off beans and rice. Could be worth it though! :)

Today we are meeting some friends for dinner. Then back to work for 2 more weeks.

Super low weight! I think you are going to beak 200 soon!

The primary language is Papiamento, a Portuguese-based creole which also incorporates elements of Spanish, Dutch, and African languages. But there are many Dutch and Spanish speaking people as well. Most everyone has English as a second language.

And just like that it is June! No weight as I am too lazy this morning to get in my bathing suit and walk the 30 feet to the gym LOL. Tomorrow...

Traveling was smooth yesterday other than a 1/2 hour sit on the tarmac here while we waited for our gate. But a no wait breeze through customs, our bags came out in the first 25, no wait for the taxi, and no wait to check-in. We had wine and beer at Happy Hour here (picture below), then pizza at Pizza Bobs (as per tradition). I think I have mentioned that DH is really into "traditions" so now that he is here for the 5th time, he knows the routine. We were asleep by 8:30 pm and didn't get up until 7 this morning.

We are sitting on the patio drinking our coffee (2nd picture below). Next stop: a walk on the beach, followed by picking up the car rental and food shopping. Relaxed dinner somewhere as our first fancier reservation is tomorrow night.

Aruba is a super easy place to visit when one lives on the east coast, though there is a couple who lives in Vegas who come every year. 5 hour non-stop direct flight, small airport and everything on the island is within a 1/2 hour drive. The food stores are nearby and stock lots of US products. US currency is accepted everywhere. And the people at our resort are the same people every year so it is like coming home a bit. Though this is DH's 5th time here, it is my 14th time.

Have a super Sunday!