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Missed posting or reading here yesterday. It was one of those crazy days involving a lot of wasted time. My windshield replacement appointment didn't happen, because I discovered my very long-term expensive auto insurance policy (purchased in Missouri) doesn't have a free windshield replacement clause because that's not something Missouri law insists on (unlike Kentucky, where replacement of cracked windshields don't trigger an automatic $500 deductible). So that was about 3 hours wasted figuring all that out.

Then I went to the DMV to see what was involved in getting a Kentucky driver's license and learned that one thing I MUST have to make that happen is an actual social security card. Yes, that tattered old thing that disappeared sometime in the last 30-40 years with my maiden name on it. After some frustration with Social Security's 800 number ("Your wait time to speak with an agent will be 120 minutes!"), I found a link that lets one order a new card online. But then I learned a new replacement card costs $76. That's right. $76 for a new paper social security card that will just get tattered. And it turns out you DON'T want to laminate a social security card, which might make it impossible for some official to properly evaluate whether the paper it's printed on is legitimate or just a fake. Geez, more time wasted (although I guess I did advance my cause).

BTW, those poor people who work at the DMV surely do earn their pay. Walking into that overcrowded room felt like what it might be like if I wandered into a surgery where all the flat surfaces were covered with people being operated on. Contrary to popular opinion, I thought the workers there were astonishingly polite and patient with the frustrated citizens who couldn't believe they needed so much documentation just to get D.L. replaced.

Then the day got better. I had an early evening ****tail date with a book club friend who needed a night out--she's now caring for a husband who has terminal cancer. We had an attentive bartender who knew his stuff. For the first time ever I had something called a "black Manhattan" (rye whiskey, Amaro, Angostura bitters, orange bitters). I liked it quite a bit, although apparently not everyone is a fan.

Today I have a hair appointment. Sure wish a cut and color didn't cost so much these days. Yowzah!

119 - 3 days in a row. It bounces like crazy, then sits at one point. Weird, but probably reflects when the size of my meals are fairly consistent the prior day.

Yesterday felt like a lot of running around for a retired person but it's good to be out especially in the cold weather.

I play 9 holes of golf with the ladies association today. Since I played in the group last Thursday I played once with DH and went to the driving range twice. I have focused almost all my time on hitting the darn ball off the ground since that's my toughest. Yesterday I only missed the ball a couple of times so if I stay in the right mindset maybe I won't be too bad today. I probably should take some lessons again but I don't feel like adding something else right now. Regardless the weather looks nice again.

I am making arrangements for Justice to go to the home of a Rover.com person next month when we are away for 12 days. I like the place he has been going to here but it is more expensive and I think a home environment would be better for such a long period. I am going to visit her home next week beforehand to make sure but she gets great reviews and apparently has a large fenced in yard which is great for him. I have had good luck with sitters I have found that way so far so hopefully it continues.

Not much else going on. Have a thingamagig Thursday!

Retirement is coming! When do you fly to Orlando? The longterm forecast around here has been fantastic. Makes us almost forget our cold January.

My DD is getting 3-5 inches of snow and ice in central Massachusetts today. Not good for getting out.

I looked up the deep plane facelifts. Look effective but expensive. The average cost (according to Google) is way more than twice what I paid for a facelift 8 years ago. I do feel like I may want a redo in another year or 2 - I am hoping the plastic surgeon I used previously is still practicing but he may not be. My DIL's father is a plastic surgeon in the Fort Lauderdale area but he would probably be a lot more expensive than my Cape Cod guy, unless he gave a substantial family discount?

Greetings all

Rain or no rain. That's it. DH did get the dogs out this morning while there was a peek of sun. I did my walking to the sounds of Marvin Gaye and then went to the studio. Did some clean up work and glazing.

So the sushi dinner did not happen. DH was not feeling well. So we are going tonight. After 30 years what's a day or two. He even went to the barber shop for a shave and a haircut. Fancy.

Hi Bonnie welcome back. Good to pop up after hibernation. I am seeing some little buds on trees around here. Yours will take longer but enjoy art class in the meantime.

Yep DD you want to go home which means you want to escape. Glad you have the outing and bet it's fun.

Golf Liz. Now you know why people swear. Good on you for keeping at it. Maybe take a lesson from the pro.

Facelift Peps!! Sure check into it. I did. Had a consult. But ultimately I just did not want the down time. But if you want it, do it.

Kudos to all who are doing well on the weight front. Which is all of you. Way to go.

R.I.P. Department of Education.

Diane S