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Probably too late now, but renting a VRBO or the like might actually be cheaper than hotel rooms. That is what we are doing for DSD's wedding. We got a whole house, can bring the dogs, will have DSD's cat and all the boys and maybe a cousin will stay with us!

119.4 - it's cold! 61 degrees outside with low humidity. That feels very cool to us Floridians!

We went to Happy Hour last night and stayed a bit longer than planned. I had a long talk with a friend whose husband is an alcoholic. He is a jovial one at least in public, always the life of the party. But everyone knows he has a problem with alcohol. Last year he was suspended from the club for several months for being handsy with the staff and some female members as well as flipping over a golf cart. I feel so sorry for his wife who seems resigned to her fate. Since I grew up with an alcoholic parent I feel like I wouldn't put up with it. But who knows? They have been married for 39 years, have several adult children, and a lot of family in the area. I hope they are supportive of her.

DH was miffed at his daughter yesterday. The family is coming for all of Thanksgiving week. She doesn't want her Mom (DH's ex) in the hotel room DH had reserved but doesn't think any of the kids should be on a blow-up mattress. Since when do kids rate their own rooms/beds when traveling? What she really wants is a 6 bedroom house but that isn't happening.

Today is a work day - the only day available to get the house thoroughly cleaned prior to 10 days of company. We must run out in the middle of the day to get our Flu and COVID vaccines. I guess we will go in our work clothes. No plans for this evening which will be a good thing as we are busy every day after today.

Have a safe and satisfying Saturday!

I'm sure you will find the perfect place at the right time. Maybe with some frustration along the way but I'm sure that something will come up. Good to keep looking even if you aren't ready so you can get a feel of what you like, what locations are good, and what the likely cost will be. DD and BIL want to buy a different home next year and have been looking with that in mind. They saw a place that looked perfect but the price seemed low (too perfect). Then they read that it had to be purchased with all cash and found out that the septic system was failing and couldn't be brought up to code (the house was on a lake so septics have to follow stringent rules). Apparently not such a good deal so they knew that price point wasn't going to work.

You are a true cook like Paula! Not so for me - it has to be easy and serve for at least 2 nights of meals.

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Friday already...good heavens, where does the time go (and where was I when it took off so fast)?
Today was so mild and lovely, but will not linger. Last night got close enough to freezing that my project for the day was bringing the house plants inside for the winter. Sniping, pruning and washing baskets and pottery is doable, the puzzle was figuring out just where to put them. Am sure there will be grumbling, moaning, groaning, and demands from said plants for better placement and accommodations.

DH and I discovered an Amish grocery some few miles away that carries all sorts of unprocessed foods and ingredients. Dark rye flour and corse meal is setting on kitchen counter and fresh unpasteurized milk in 'fridge; tomorrow is bread baking and I'm going for a first attempt at making true fresh mozzarella.....

Woo-Hoos to Paula and Devon who are so successfully ticking away at those pounds. Definitely heading down the good path.

Hope all enjoying the rest of the evening and enjoy sweet dreams tonight!