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Hi Liz, I just checked rates for that resort for spring break, and they would be doable. Unfortunately the airfare to Fort Meyers from here is insane. Spring break. Sigh.

It sounds like the boring drive was worth the reunion with so many longtime friends. I always find so much ease with people I've known a long time. There's a shorthand in their understanding of who you are now, because they know where you've been.

Hoping Anne's drive is uneventful. Whatever you decide about the sofa will no doubt be fabulous.

Paula you picked the perfect time to get the heck out of here. As I said, I'm not even planning on going out into the garage. Monday's wind chill is predicted to be -35. Ugh.

I'm about half way through the New York Times, and on my 3rd cup of tea. DH is watching football playoffs while I read.

We have some plans (besides work) that will require me to leave the house in the coming week. Tuesday dinner with friends, Saturday dinner with DHs siblings and spouses. It will hopefully be warmer by then.

Spectacular day whale watching from our lanai this morning! They were super active with lots of tail slaps and breeches! Hoping I got some good photos even though they were a ways out! Hanging out by the pool right now soaking up some rays. My cabana boy (DH) just brought me an ice cream sandwich .Tonight we will go to a very popular (and expensive) restaurant that's very popular on the island. I bought yet another Tommy Bahama dress and will wear that tonight.

Glad your party was fun Liz and that you got to visit with your close friends. Safe travels home!

Safe travels for you too Ann! You have been putting on the miles! Glad you had a great visit too.

I'm in Kansas City this morning where it's 8 degrees outside and where the Chiefs won their first big playoff game last night. I'll jump up in a second, pack, and head back home. It's been a very good visit with DSD. I have really missed seeing her lately.

Quick catchup: I picked up our chairs yesterday (they're gorgeous!), but we have not bought that sexy RH sofa (are now thinking of recovering a loveseat we already have and putting it where the sexy Italian would have stold).

Nothing big to report. Just want to be careful driving home. I do like driving on Sundays--no highway construction and this time of year there's very little weekend traffic to battle. There's no precipitation here in Missouri today, so cold and windy, but no snow, sleet or ice.

In Kentucky it'll snow a couple of hours early this morning, but then no more precipitation (while I'm driving through Illinois, Indiana and Kentucky). However, the low in KY for the next 3 days is (gasp!) 5 degrees. I guess I'm headed back to cabin fever.

That's all for now. Everyone have a warm Sunday!

Still at the hotel so no weight. The hotel here is only a year old and has tons of restaurants and casual eating spots, 2 beautiful pools, and lovely rooms with wonderful water views (even if no balcony). But it has very low occupancy. It makes it easy to get service and find a chair at the pool but I don't see how this place is going to stay in business - it is in financial difficulties. It might be offering cheap deals to stay here? It is the Sunseeker Resort and was built by Allegiant. I did some googling and it looks like they are considering selling it.

The birthday party last night was so much fun. All ladies except for the birthday girl's family members. 90 people! I'm not sure I have ever had that many friends. She was so happy. Lots of dancing and hugging. This group were my closest "girlfriend" group over my lifetime. I didn't have that many close friends at any other point. We would walk together every morning and talk about everything in our lives, past and present. I forgot how much I missed them.

Today we are driving 1/2 hour north to have brunch with 2 couples who are old friends of deceased DH - the guys were his longest term, closest friends. One of them and his wife still live in the community where I lived and where the party was last night. Afterwards we will do the long, boring drive back to my house. Tonight I have a reservation for dinner at the Beach Club. It may not be the best night for that but it is the only night we could do it with SIL.

Hopefully that SIL is up a bit earlier than yesterday. I was up at 7 am both mornings but she slept until 9:30 yesterday. Definitely good for her healing as she slept well but I was dying for my coffee! Have a scintillating Sunday!

Ventured to Paia town today which is Maui's hippy dippy community. Had lunch at a wood fired pizza place that we've been to many times before. Always good!

Went to North shore beach today! Very big waves 20-30 feet and I guess they can get up to 60 - 80 feet. The surfers already looked like little ants against the waves!

The remainder of the day will be spent poolside and we will have shrimp and veggies and rice at the condo for dinner.