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Sounds like a fun dance! Good luck getting the stuff moved in from the pod. Assembling furniture can be a challenge. I'm thinking of getting a new cabinet for my dining room which would have to be assembled. Maybe I will look at consignment shops first.
I get along fine with the ex-wife. DH not so much though he is cordial and invites her for the kid's sake. Family means everything to him which is one of the things about him that attracted me from the beginning (even before we met in person).
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish
First Pod will be delivered today! Tomorrow we have help with moving the big stuff!
We went to our first social event last night. It was a Decades Dance party with a buffet dinner. Many of the attendees dressed up in 60's, 70's and 80's attire. It was pretty fun and we got a little dancing in! Made me think of all the parties Luz has in her community!
DH and I successfully put together the vanity with a million parts yesterday and we didn't even kill each other. We still need to put together a desk, file cabinet and storage unit for the office and the entryway coat/shoe organizer. That will probably have to wait until both Pods are delivered and emptied! Oh joy!
Have fun with all the family Liz! I personally would be happy the ex wife will be a no show. I think that could get a bit uncomfortable!
I would go home for Christmas. You never know how much time you will have with your Dad, so see him when you can! We will be traveling back to WI for Christmas, brrrrrrr!
on 11/22/25 6:13 am
And traveling at Christmas is so awful let alone through 2 weather-prone airports. Ugh, having a stranger in my house feels uncomfortable. ButI don't want to be a terrible daughter. Blech.
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The crew arrives tonight. DSD and husband fly into the local airport at 7 pm, and other DSD and grandchildren to Orlando at 7:30 arriving here by rental car at about 9:30 or so. In the meantime, I have super relaxing yoga and laundry to be done. Basically a normal day until late. Then the fun begins. DH has a full spreadsheet with the itinerary.
Do you remember that in all prior years the ex-wife would also come so she could spend the holiday with her children and grandchildren? DH would pay for her visit. She opted not to come this year because she is going on a cruise instead. DH says that shows where her priorities are (not her family). I won't miss her but I'm sure the kids will.
Time to find the flip flops that I had on last night but can't find this morning. A Justice walk will follow. Have a surprise Saturday!
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish
Oh boy that's a tough decision. Snow and Kirby boarding. No one would take Kirby or you couldn't find someone to come to your house? There are a fair number of those people here in Florida.
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish
Does studio buddy talk through the game too? LOL
We are not cooking Thursday - we are getting our meal as takeout from our club. Turkey, gravy plus 4 sides (including mashed potatoes of course). Easy peasy (other than table set and clean up). We are even having our charcuterie board made elsewhere - DS ordered it for us locally since he is the charcuterie wizard. I always like it but don't know what to get.
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish
on 11/21/25 7:45 pm
Where did today go? Kirby went in to the vet to have a tech emptying his anal glands. It must not have felt good because he's been clingy and odd the rest of the day. The tech said both were full and needed it. Far less common in big dogs he said. I hope he feels himself tomorrow. Poor baby...
Then I had a late lunch with a family friend and her daughter who have moved to Sedona from our town in MI. The mom has always spent winters here, but now she'll be full time. The restaurant was freezing and I don't feel like I've warmed up since!
My dad is home from the hospital today. He called yesterday and said they would probably not be coming here this winter. I understand, as he likely is nervous to be far from the hospital that understands his history. Do I go there for Christmas and my birthday? Is it selfish to want to be here? Ugh. Traveling to the cold, snowy midwest through Chicago for Christmas doesn't sound fun. And Kirby would need to be boarded. Ugh. Ugh.
More rain coming this weekend and I have a hair appointment tomorrow.
Have a good night all!
Greetings all
More sun today. Loving it. We are a little ahead on rainfall this year so maybe the winter won't be too nasty.
Spent some time at the studio today with studio buddy who talks non stop. I got some things made but did not make it to the gym. Things always just seem to get dragged out. Dh had lunch at the Chinese buffet and brought home some dinner so no work for me. I guess the soup will get made tomorrow. DH also got new glasses - a big deal for us old folks.
Yow Peps sounds like you rocked the house of the mouse. Rain and 16 hour days. It shows how fit you are. I would have required euthanasia after such a day. So sorry your one friend hurt her knee. Hoping she heals well.
Hmm Liz, the husband of DSD sounds like a piece of work. I hope they can get some counseling. It seems to me that if he stays home he should do house chores. At least when they visit there will be less drinking maybe.
Yep DD I too am a professional chair occupier. This afternoon it was a studio chair which is sort of like a secretarial chair but tonight it's the big giant sectional for just me plus two dogs.
Who all is cooking Thanksgiving? Not me. Just the potatoes as instructed. DH did bring home the yukon gold ones.
Our team plays tomorrow. Studio buddy wants to come over and we will see. I kind of blew off her inquiry though it is probably a good day for company.
Move in Paula? Enjoy.
Diane S
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DH used to remark that his DD seemed to be happy in their relationship even though he couldn't understand why the husband didn't do much. But again, I think he was ostriching a bit and didn't ask her because he didn't want to know. I do think she has confided in her sister and brother based on some of the comments that DSS has made. I'm sure at minimum there has been tension with her working a stressful job but him doing essentially nothing. He might cook or clean house sometimes but not often. And some of the work on their house and yard that they had discussed when they bought it a few years ago hasn't been done (except for the things that DSD finally hired someone to do like power washing the outside decks). I think it is a good thing that there seems to be some effort being put into changing.
Great job on the weight and having all that stamina. That poor woman with the bad knee :(
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish
