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Crazy that all of that at you would even have to spend a moment worrying about the pipes in Florida. And booo to that salesperson and crew for not following through!
Our days are jam packed, more than I anticipated. Tomorrow we leave for a beach about 5 hours away. We will be on our own, and are looking forward to a few quiet days. One of our friends has a beach house in the area, and he said he will try to come on the weekend and meet up with us. But if he doesn't, we're fine. I'm a little nervous about going to the big bus station (it's HUGE, bus travel here is well utilized) alone, but whatever we've attempted so far has worked out well. One of the benefits of traveling: you get to test yourself sometimes, and use problem solving skills, and do novel things. I don't enjoy crossword puzzles or Suduko, but I can challenge my brain this way. : )
Today is the birthday of one of my friends. Every year I send greetings that one day we will celebrate together again. That day is today!
It's a lovely sunny day here. The extreme heat has held off for the most part, and we're amazed by the weather, and, well, just everything. Some days I can't believe we are here, after all the planning, and the many years before when all I longed for was an opportunity to return. I've had some interesting time tunnel experiences when I come up on a place I last saw when I was 18. The 18 year old cried rivers of tears the first time she had to leave and is so happy to know that we finally did get to come back and live here for awhile. And she never could have anticipated the joy of bringing DH along for the ride.
121.2 - still going in the right direction.
It is 27 here this morning!!!! I am getting worried about pipes freezing over the next couple of days. Our not very efficient heat has been running all night but with a setting of 65, it is only 58 in here. I am wearing my down jacket and have a heated throw over my legs and lower body (and Justice of course). I think North Fort Myers is 35 according to my AccuWeather app. Big Pine Key where we are headed later is 51. The high here will be 47 today but not until a lot later. The high in Big Pine will be 55 so Justice's long walk will be this afternoon.
So what a pain yesterday! The delivery people arrived with the refrigerator and refused to bring it up 3 flights of stairs (our elevator is still broken from the electrical failure the other day). What??? The salesperson had assured us that they would do the stairs if necessary. Not true apparently. What would they do if an elevator didn't exist at all? There are 3 story apartments in the area that don't have elevators. Unbelievable!!! So we have to wait until we get back in mid-February to get the refrigerator. If it is the same guy, he isn't getting a tip... I packed all the condiments into my wine refrigerator and everything else is in 1 very large cooler and one smaller one to bring to the Keys. Which should be another challenge: getting the very heavy cooler and our luggage down 3 flights without an elevator. We are getting too old for this stuff.
The only bright light was that our shifts at the tennis tournament were cancelled, so we didn't have to freeze there. Good thing for DH because he was absolutely exhausted yesterday and the afternoon before that. So much so that I was worried that something was really wrong (like a heart issue?). But he says he feels normal this morning finally after sleeping well last night. We slept curled around each other all night to keep warm LOL. Our friends in the Keys requested that we bring extra blankets as there aren't enough in the house we are renting.
The bus is leaving at 7:30 as usual for breakfast. I may shower before that though so we are ready to pack and go when we get back. It is a 5 hour drive to our destination.
Have a somnolent Sunday!
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish
I think I am colder than you right now!
I like to do my weight naked and before coffee or anything else. I weigh about that much more in the doctor's office too LOL.
Good that you are now set up with the heart doctor. It isn't easy when you move.
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish
on 1/31/26 4:41 pm
So glad you waited on 5e mom and said something. A three year old can get into all sorts of trouble in a car! Put it in gear and have it roll, play with the cigarette lighter (I burned my thumb as a little kid playing in the car in the garage unsupervised ), or be carjacked. Mom wasn't thinking.
Yep Paula what we call yum yums or Tastees are essentially maid rite sandwiches. There are multiple recipes for the sauce including horseradish and worcestershire sauce and stuff but no ketchup. I mostly just do onions with mustard and pickles added.
And yeah that was my goal in going back into the gym and asking the young woman if that was her child. Her response was sort of with irritation but I said ok, just checking and I think I made my point. The van was not running and the kid did not appear at all distressed or I would have made a bigger fuss. This van only had windows at the front seat so I could not see if there were older kids in the back but I think not.
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Hope the Keys will be warmer than your place or mine. Brrrrrr! Had to cover up my herb garden again!
120 even today. Yesterday was 120.8 at home (naked and first thing in the morning) but 125.something at the doctors (fully clothed and fed). Finally got set up with my electrophysiologist (heart rhythm doctor that manages my defibrillator). Can't get in to see a PCP until the summer but that is when my annual is due anyway.
Busy today with indoor activities as it is too cold for outdoor activities. I did more photo editing and made up quite a few groupings of pictures to hopefully sell at one of the antique store/flea market shops. I also got a call from a guy that bought some cards from me at an art fair. He gives them out as handwritten thank you cards to business clients and he was inquiring about ordering more.
Think DH and I will relax tonight and watch tv or perhaps a movie!
5' 4" tall, HW: 242, SW:215.4 Weight Loss - pre-op: - 26.6, M1: -15.4, M2: -16, M3: -11.4, M4: -11.2, M5: -12.2, M6: -7.4, M7: -7.8, M8: -2.0 Goal of 130 lbs. reached at 8 months, 2 days post-op!
I would have been worried about the child alone in the van too. Good for you for speaking up. Maybe it will give Mom pause the next time!
Remind me, are Yum yum sandwiches ground beef sandwiches, kind of like sloppy Joes but less saucy and with onions? My Dad used to make a sandwich he called Maid Rites with burger, onion and ketchup. They were pretty good!
5' 4" tall, HW: 242, SW:215.4 Weight Loss - pre-op: - 26.6, M1: -15.4, M2: -16, M3: -11.4, M4: -11.2, M5: -12.2, M6: -7.4, M7: -7.8, M8: -2.0 Goal of 130 lbs. reached at 8 months, 2 days post-op!
Some people shouldn't be parents...
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish
Well that's a good one!!!
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish
Yay on the weight! You are doing well!
So glad your Dad is well enough to come with his wife and visit you! Even better that he will probably be able to take in some activities!
Good idea to have the shoulder looked at before trying out new exercises. Wouldn't want to do more damage!
5' 4" tall, HW: 242, SW:215.4 Weight Loss - pre-op: - 26.6, M1: -15.4, M2: -16, M3: -11.4, M4: -11.2, M5: -12.2, M6: -7.4, M7: -7.8, M8: -2.0 Goal of 130 lbs. reached at 8 months, 2 days post-op!
