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Yes, going out all the time can be fun, but having a day or two at home to reset also feels good. My DH is not a big fan of dancing either. He will if everybody else is or our kids are on the dance floor . I've noticed that a lot of people, for example in my family, dance more now than they did when they were younger, DH included. Maybe as you age you take to heart the adage, dance like no one's watching.

My summer birds have left, but if I spend some time by the window, I'm starting to see more of the winter birds, like blue jays and chikadees. The blue jays are starting to make a comeback. So many of them died from West Nile Virus a few years ago, along with some of the crows.

A frost in parts of Minnesota yesterday, but not here. Current forecast is for a frost around October 20, which is when we'll be in Galveston. All plants that will winter inside the house are safely tucked into new pots with new soil. I divided some, so now I'm trying to decide where to put everyone. Currently scattered about the house. I might need more plant stands : )

The Aldi Schnitzels were decent, but not something I would have on frequent repeat. I thought it was something you put on a cookie sheet and bake, but the directions called for frying in oil. They were nicely crisp. We have 3 left and the next time we make them we will spray them with olive oil and try air frying instead.

A few things already added to the schedule since yesterday. My niece had a cancellation for haircut and color on Friday, so I'm going to take that spot. A friend had tickets she couldn't use to a concert featuring the music of Bobby Vee, and offered them to us, so that's Saturday evening. BFF's birthday is the 17th, so I offered to have a get together next week, she is deciding on Thursday of Friday evening. My brother was going to have to drive to Minneapolis area to pick up some tax papers of my parents. I told him I already live here, so I'd be happy to do it. My Mom's birthday is the week after we get back from Galveston, so brother and I planned a birthday get together on the 29th. I'll bring chicken enchiladas, his wife will make the cake.

Per the discussion of apples: Honeycrisp all the way! They were developed by the University of Minnesota agriculture program in an orchard on the bluffs of the Mississippi River. There are some other sweet apples i like too, like Fuji, but Honeycrisp are my go to. 2 weeks ago we bought a big bag at the farmer's market. So good.

I did a pretty good workout (for me) yesterday, and today I'm sore, so I didn't go this morning. I'll do a tai chi video to stretch today, and work on balance. Weight holds steady. Protein was good yesterday. I'll see if I can replicate that today.

Don't know what a Liberty Apple is! Down here in Florida they sell Gala, Honeycrisp and Fuji, also varieties I never heard of until I lived here. Up north we mostly have McIntosh and Cortland. I brought some McIntosh that we bought at an orchard in Massachusetts back in my suitcase.

DH would like your rush hour. We did a lot of driving in our 5 days up north and a lot of that time involved sitting in traffic. We don't have as much traffic in this part of Florida, but definitely have more than 5 traffic lights.

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More sun here. Started the day with scrabble. I almost beat the Shark but in the end lost by two points. Dang. Won one and lost another. Oh well. Was gifted some home grown apples that are fabulous. Liberty apples I think. I skipped out on the studio but will go tomorrow. I need to drive up to the gallery to take new stuff picked up yesterday. i also had to follow up on our gallery insurance which is in place but they don't send out paper anything anymore.

Liz it is pretty energetic of you to get on a plane and then do practice and go to a dance. Lots of stuff in one day/1

DD I wish we had Aldi's here. Tell us if the pork is any good. And yeah, isn't the gym more fun when it is empty? I guess some people go there to socialize but not me. Sorry your BFF is so stressed. Do you think there is anything wrong more than being tired? Don't blame you for being concerned about your trip. We now have a door lock that we can tell remotely if it is locked or not.

Made chicken fried rice last night. More for tonight. I think restaurants use peanut oil to get that distinct take out flavor so ours is a little bland. Oh well.

time to hit the road before rush hour. Tee hee our town has a total of 5 traffic lights

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My niece did well in surgery yesterday and hopefully will go home today. I hope the recovery is easy.

We had a big panic late yesterday afternoon. We went to pick up the rental car we had reserved to drive to the airport this morning and they didn't have any cars. Apparently they don't have to honor reservations (first come, first served). And apparently they don't feel the need to notify the renter (we drive 45 minutes away to get the car). Where we live on the Cape is not well serviced by airport shuttles uber, etc. So we were struggling to figure out what to do. I finally had an epiphany and we are going to drive the car to SIL's home (where there are other transportation options) and take an Uber from there. DH's DD will pick the car up from there Friday when she is coming to the Cape with her husband. Other than that, everything on the list was accomplished yesterday.

We need to leave earlier this morning because of the transportation shift so I was up at 4:45. It will be a LONG day. If all goes smoothly we arrive in Florida around 3, have bocce practice at 4, and have a dinner dance at 6. That's one of the reasons I have to be up early - so I can get my hair washed. Wasn't so bad when we were leaving an hour later.

Time to throw the sheets in the wash and take my shower. Have a terrific Tuesday!

Medicare does cover bariatric surgery if medically indicated (BMI GT 35, comorbidities, etc.). But as we know sometimes those who could benefit most are the least likely to pursue it.

I'm with you on coffee. I only drink one cup these days but can't function without it.