Recent Posts

Much like the areas from which CC and Liz hale, California has convenient drop off locations in each county. I believe it is now a state law that each county must provide some type of disposal for all those things.

If you have a Best Buy nearby, they will take one item per day from any individual dropping off old tech. Might check that out, too.

My current county has annual electronic and hazardous waste events where they collect all that stuff for proper disposal. In my last city, they had a center where you could drop all that stuff off any day.

118.2

Yesterday we didn't do much other than lie around the beach club and have leftovers last night. Life gets busy going forward so a day of rest is nice.

I did talk to all 3 kids and touched base with SIL and BIL yesterday. Christmas is finalized finally: my nephew and his wife are hosting for the first time. They have the only little one (4) and a house well-suited for parties as well as being close to several other family members. So a few of us will use a hotel that night but I was able to book a one bedroom dog friendly suite which makes it easier. Some family drama was unveiled. Life is never simple is it?

Today is the usual 3 mile dog walk. People are always amazed that our little chihuahua walks that much but it is truly the highlight of his day. Many twirls in the living room when he realizes we are getting ready. After that I have water aerobics, DH has a doctor appointment, then shopping so I can cook tonight. I might start painting an end table that I like but is too dark and won't go with the new chairs I have ordered. We were supposed to go out on a boat but we need to cancel for the second time as it is just too windy. We are definitely fair-weather boaters.

Have a minimalist Monday!

LOL! I don't have nearly as much energy for it that my DF does. It's his jam, not mine, but I'm definitely participating.

I'm back in my home now. I drove from KY yesterday and got to town just in time to join a lovely catered dinner party for eight, lots of interesting talk, truly delish foods, whiskeys and wines. I got home a little after 9 and should have slept better than I did. But I'll do so tonight. :) I'll be here until Thanksgiving week.

Re my home sale, I'm on the downhill run, but still so much more to get done.

I weighed this morning and was 3.5 pounds lighter than a week ago today when I drove to KY. Yes, I was active there, but certainly not active enough to translate to -10,500 deficit calories. Scales are NOT the most exquisite judge of what's happening with my own unique metabolism. Or anyone else's I'll wager!

Our remodel project is about to begin, and we're so happy with our contractors and subs. We've looked at all kinds of bath and kitchen appliances, fixtures, cabinets, lights, tiles, wallpaper, architectural salvage, etc., bought a beautiful living room rug, and debated and negotiated "What I think we should do is ..." commentary. We're having fun!

Finally, it's been a cloudy, moist day here, ranging from thick downpour to sprinkles. This pattern will continue until midnight. It's very welcome--this fall has been a dry, dry season here.