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I think I mentioned that I was only going to do a "drive by" at school yesterday. I got to school a few minutes before the bell, made sure the principal saw me, then went to hang out with my work bestie/grade level partner at my old site, left and got home, grabbed Buster and was on the road to the dog show by 9 am. Got home from the show a little after 4:30, took a nap, got up and then went to a celebratory dinner with Ron, BFF and Aunty Kathryn.

I sat quietly at my dog show set up and watched my retirement countdown app tick down to ZERO. It seemed a bit anticlimactic, (perhaps because I was alone?), but it did sink in. It's real. I'm gonna get "paid" for staying at home! Strange, but wonderful!

Today I show late, so I'm having a very leisurely morning. I got up at 7 for the dogs, but went back to bed until just before 9! Luxury!

Sadly, next week is way over booked, but I knew that. I have a lot of client dogs that need doing before I head off to Europe on the 8th.

Happy Aruba, Liz! Will you be there for the Sand Sculpture competition this year? I always really enjoy the photos you post!

Gonna be another hot one here today. I think triple digits are forecast.

Shoot, I tried to copy and paste the post I made, but I lost it. Anyhow, have an awesome time in Aruba Liz! I'm heading out for coffee in St. Paul. Yeah for Saturday everyone!

No weight - in a hotel room near Boston. Aruba here we come!

Peps didn't check in yesterday - must have been doing some retirement celebrating!

As Diane S suggested, newly retired folks should be careful to not overbook. One activity at a time. I think I mentioned before that in Florida we know quite a few people who are busy every day all day. Some by choice because they don't know how to stop or say no, but some end up feeling overwhelmed.

It was hard leaving Justice yesterday but I know he will be fine. He and Brandy have found their rhythm, though Brandy irked him greatly when she was a puppy. It is 5:45 am now. We leave for the airport by 6:30, will have breakfast there after we get through security, and will be leaving on the plane just after 10. In Aruba around 3, checking into the resort there around 4. Then we are on Aruba time! Pizza Bob around the corner is the place for the first night dinner.

Have a surprising Saturday!

You have been so dedicated getting to the gym and walking. Is there no good place outside to walk on nice days? That might give a bit more incentive. Maybe at a track at a high school if looking for even ground?

I agree with CC - I have used power washers on many things including that type of chair. They work great. But do it on a warm enough day as you may get a bit wet. And be careful not to directly power wash yourself - I got my leg once when power washing the deck stairs and ended up with quite a bruise.