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Liz, I'm very happy to hear that Milton will probably not do much (if any) damage to your part of the world down there.

However, the "living in Florida scene" these days sounds rough to me. Something I didn't appreciate until Helene hit is how much warmer the waters around and south of Florida are becoming and how that increase in water temps sets the stage for larger, more frequent hurricanes. Also, the home insurance scene down there sounds increasingly onerous.

I also bet that you've had an earful of all this news and worries from those who don't live down there. I have no doubt that whatever challenges that part of the world offers that those who have chosen to live there find it gloriously rewarding. Truth is, no place is perfect or 100% safe. I'm just glad that your situation is comparably safe.

Your weight loss trajectory is going so well!

I am surprised to be the first reply today - especially as it is almost noon here.

Fist time on the scale in a week today. I am not displeased. I weigh the same as I did when I left. Yes, secretly, I would have loved to have seen a lower number, but seeing 223.1 was a win - especially because my dose last week was less than a third of my normal dose. So, a double win!

I was pretty wiped out when I got home. I slept a lot on the plane, but it was a very light sleep. I did both suitcases unpacked and put away, did a little puttering in the closet and got some more clothes purged. I found one of my "normal" sized suits (a 44) and was happy to see I could button it, but I really need to drop another 15 or 20 before it fits properly. I do not wish to be smaller than a 42 suit coat. Anything between 42 and 44 is fine.

Oh, and after some fall like weather in Pennsylvania, coming home to 100 degree heat was rather unpleasant. I'm done with this heat. I want crisp autumn weather NOW!!! Today our "cooling trend" began. It's supposed to reach "only" the mid 90s today. FUGH!

Had weird dreams last night. Can't really remember them, but I remember waking up thinking YUCK! I think I'm glad they faded away so quickly.

I could have used a day to recover at home, but not my fortune. At least my classes were sort of enjoyable. Monday and Tuesday are not my favorite days, but I do have one first grade class on Tuesdays that is really delightful.

So, signing off from here as... Torrid Tuesday!

Weight 119.8. Need to figure out something healthy and satisfying to make for dinner tonight.

Florida is in for a big hit from Milton. My friends on the West coast have evacuated as Port Charlotte is supposed to take a big hit. I have friends with places in Venice and Clearwater as well who aren't there but very fearful about what is coming. Where we live now on the east coast it doesn't look as dire though everyone is preparing by getting all the food and toilet paper available at the stores. They generally aren't evacuating. We live in Indian River County which is under a Hurricane Warning but we are on the edge of where it changes to a Watch. The spiraling winds should be coming mostly from the south which is good because our condo has no windows on that side of the building. Our lanai opens on the north side. It just occurred to me that the box I will be shipping likely is going to take much longer than usual to reach its destination. I will have to factor that in when choosing its contents.

Yesterday I did meet SIL and BIL for lunch. And over the course of the day I got the slipcovers on the chair and couch I moved here washed so everything looks fresh.

DH stayed here and finished cleaning his garage. He feels pretty good about getting this place in shape after letting it go for a lot of years. It was a very part time place for him before he retired, then after he retired his ex moved here for a couple of years. So over all those years stuff had just been accumulating in closets, cabinets, drawers, the basement, and garage. It's mostly cleared out now though some deeper cleaning is indicated in some areas. Luckily he didn't ignore the structure so the roof, siding, and bathroom were all replaced within the last few years.

Today I will continue packing for Florida though I have some time (we leave mid-day Monday). Have a topical Tuesday!

Which restaurant has this delectable dish? We make it to Door County every couple of years.