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The cherry blossoms sound lovely. I'd like to see that sometime too.
Oh dear, a nasty hurricane season. I hope not!!
I can't even imagine trying to have the yard mowed yet. We've had rain, rain and more rain for the last week.
When do you leave for Florida? Hopefully it will be awesome warm weather for you.
hugs,
Sharlene and Molly Muffin
Hi Sharlene and thanks for the hugs. We leave for FL on Friday. We drop Bailey off at "camp" between 8 & 9 and then head for the auto-train in VA. We have a sleeper room on the way down. If I survive that, I'll ride back-but we won't have a sleeper car. They were all booked. If I don't survive that, I'll be flying back by myself. Not entirely sure how that will work, but I'll cross that bridge if it shows up.
Weird thing is my brother, with whom it's like oil and water, is moving on May 3rd from the East coast of FL to Fort Myers, FL which will be within a couple hours of where we are staying. He does not know we are coming down. I think that the last Tuesday we are there I'll give him a call and invite him to go out to dinner the next night or so.
We return home Mother's Day evening-having left on Saturday. It's a two week vacation. Average temp is supposed to be 84 degrees. Yes, that's right.....EIGHTY FOUR degrees!!!! None of this fifty degree stuff.
I've been working like a mad woman trying to get paper work done and packing lined up and gardening chores taken care of. I basically only have 3 days that are left to get stuff done....the rest are all tied up with other stuff. Good news is the leg has been great for about six days straight now. Still gets swelling, but the bleeding has not been returning and thus the bruising is not returning. The swelling still is coming and going but that will go on for quite some time. I am making progress in being able to do the stairs like a "normal" person and this week, in PT, they are going to show me pool exercises that I'll be able to do while I am away.
Better go get some sleep. I hope you're enjoying your weekend.
Love,
Susan
84F!!! sounds divine! I'm in jealous mode. hahaha
I'm sure the vacation will be wonderful. Warmth and water is like my happy place. hehehe
I like the sleeper cars. How long is the trip by train down to FL? Maybe it wouldn't be too bad coming back, how are you with sitting for long periods of time?
Hope you have a good trip. Sounds like you are going to be super busy getting ready to go.
hugs,
Sharlene and Molly Muffin
a train to Florida? Wow, I am strealing away in your suitcase for sure.
i love trains.
Have the time of your life, you deserve it:):):):):):)
we will miss you Sus.
PLEASE don'tmake me ever ride the auto train again!!!!!:eek::eek::eek::eek::mad::mad::mad::mad: :mad:
No sleep. Knee/leg hurt. Teeny, tiny room. My sweet car got scratched. Saving grace was the room attendant and the dinner.
Spent all of Monday condo shopping. Spent all of Sunday vegging on the beach and in the pool and getting somewhat settled in.
It is SO NICE being warm!!!!
Love,
Susan/Sus:D:D:):)
The train was bad? Awww, Sus, sorry to hear that. I was so excited for you about the train ride.
Did you find a condo? My neighbor's mom passed away about a year after the recession hit and she could not sell her Florida condo so she just kept it. I wondered how the market is now. We have friends in Jacksonville and they picked up a condo very reasonably priced further south, near Miami. They always want us to come down for a weekend but now with the dogs, it isnt going to happen.
I am so glad you had warm weather, I bet it felt sooo good. It is 60 degress today and we are all going crazy.
My laptop was giving me issues last night and this morning, not sure what is wrong with it. I saw your post on my I phone but cant answer from my phone. I need to download an app.:rolleyes:
love you bunches and am so happy you are back but so bummed the train ride was bad news.
love you
Oh bummer, not a fun train ride :(
Ohhh, condo shopping. I love to house/condo shop, even if I don't end up buying. Which I don't. hahahaha, Still it's fun to look. My friend is looking now in Sarasota area, she loves st. annes island and the whole area. She thinks she can get a place in a good condo for around $80,000.
Warm weather *sigh* I love just the sound of it, pool, sunshine. OH man! Wanna adopt?
hahahaha,
So, you are flying back home????
hugs,
Sharlene and Molly Muffin
No-I can't bring myself to make Bob go by himself. We'll be auto training it back but this time in coach. The roomettes are all sold out as the snow birds are all going back north. That actually may be more comfortable. I'll let you know. Can't be any worse, can it?
I'm not familiar with St Anne's Island. We're looking near Siesta Key. We've seen 3 good possibilities and will be with our agent again on Thursday. I expect something will be wrapped up (under contract) before we leave, at the end of next week.
I wonder how Bailey will do with all this traveling? We kind of figure on being in FL from Jan through April, but next April we've already booked a cruise for the Netherlands for 8 days. That means we'll have to come back early April to get ready for the cruise and then Bailey will need to go to "camp" for that week that we're gone. I guess I might as well find her a therapist now!!!:eek:
Love,
Me
I just checked with my friend and it's not St. Anne it's Anna Maria, so same neck of the woods, but she is looking in Sarasota I think. Not really sure and I know if she can find anything in either area, like Anna Maria or Siesta Key that is where she will be.
Hope you find something awesome to enjoy rather than those cold winter months. It certainly is beautiful there.
Yes hopefully coach will be better. At least you'll get to experience both and see what you like better for traveling.
Rainy day = blanket and a good book :)
hugs,
Sharlene and Molly Muffin
OMG you are still in FL, I thought you were home.
I am super excited you may purchase a condo. You have to send us photos. Bailey will love being a two state dog;);)
And a trip to the Netherlands, I loved Amsterdam and the little towns with cute houses with brightly painted doors and lace curtains. You will LOVE IT:D:D We took my mother along that trip, she loved it too. Fields of tulips just beautiful
:):):):):):):):):):)
Hello Sharlene and Addy and how nice to hear from both of you this evening! I'm homesick today. Missing Bailey. Nervous about committing to buying a condo. Worried about all the details. Stock market went down today.:mad::( I need a vacation from my vacation!!:eek::eek:
Weather is so-so until the weekend. Good chance of showers each day. Next week is looking promising.
Do you guys have Five Guys Burger & Fries near you? Or even Burger King? They both have the new Coke machines where you can mix your own favors.....and there are over 100 combinations. Well, I like to get light cherry lemonade and light lemonade mixed. Last time I had one was on Saturday after we left the train. Since then we've hit both places, but they don't have the new machines.....so I can only get straight lemonade. I'm about to die here. I don't drink Coke anymore....which has resulted in a 20 lb loss. ...and diet root beer is about the only other thing I like. I not a coffee or tea drinker so that leaves me with water. I may have to rethink this condo thing!!!:D
Beddy bye time. Have a great Thursday.:)
Love,
Sus/an
I guess I should have gone with you then you wouldn't be so home sick.
How mad are you at me for being gone and wishing I was misbehaving with Carrol? :D;)
You have such wonderful adventures and I would like to be doing that myself and of course with the hubby. I am still not working and it seems like everyday has a tomorrow so I get nothing done...:(:confused:
I did post on Ella's thread and will need to post some pictures.
Miss you lots!!! XOXOXO ((((HUGS))))
did we buy a condo yet?:D:D:D
Well.......we did sign some papers today.....but no one has asked for any $$$$ yet. I think by Monday there will be no backing out. Today was gorgeous and I'm beginning to resent missing all the gorgeous weather!!!!
Did I tell you there are lots of crocodiles here? We must have seen 5-7 yesterday. That's the only scary thing. I don't want Bailey becoming lunch!
The condo is a 2 bed, 2 bath with lanai screened in, and we will get that enclosed so that we can sit out there in the winter. It faces WSW, so I can get my vitamin D out there! It is fully furnished and I will post pictures once I get home. We will be upgrading some appliances and doing some painting. We are having an inspection next Wednesday.
The realtor and the loan officer have been so very helpful. This has really been easy. A 2.75 0/0 interest rate is hard to beat!!
Tomorrow sunshine and swimming!
Love,
Sus/an
Ohhhh, you did it!!!!! Yay, yay, yay congratulations. That is going to be so much fun, and no more freeze your tush off winters! yay some more!! Baily is gong to love it. Oh and with the lanai enclosed it'll be great.
Wonderbar!
hugs,
Sharlene and Molly Muffin
Did I ever tell you hubby lived in Florida for a few years?:):):) He loved it.
Now, Bailey wont become lunch and she will love the lanai as will you.
And you can probably get those girlie drinks with the edible flowers we all love.:D:D:D
And you can throw away your bottle of vitamin D as you will be able to get the real deal:D:D:D
Hurrah!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
clink clink, toast time!!!!!!!
Well...I just got an email telling me the contract is signed. Now they just want some moola. How come I feel sick to my stomach? Where's Bailey when I need her?
We are going to meet my brother for lunch on Tuesday. That will be a 2 hour drive one way. I'm not telling him about the condo.
This time next week I'll be wide awake on the train, in a chair. Oh boy. The forecast is improving for the coming week. I may pick up some sun after all.
I'm kind of limited to computer use, so my postings are limited. I'll post to other threads once I return home.
-susan
hurrah we are moving to Florida, cant wait to tell sister Marie Irene.:):)
It will be fine, dont throw up;););)
I think I'll go look at pixes of Siesta Key:D:D
Hmmm, if you are going to be traveling down to Florida for the winters, then you're going to need a faster laptop than the one you took this time. Computers, I want them fast and now! LOL Patience, not my thing obviously.
You'll have time to play catch up when you get home. For now, just soak up the rays and enjoy a wonderful getaway. When do you close on the condo? Then you're going to be really busy with getting everything you want done to it. Oh shopping!!! Yay for the shopping! LOL What is it about shopping for home stuff. Such Fun!
Talk to you soon!
hugs,
Sharlene and Molly Muffin
Hi you silly Sharlene!
New, supersonic fast laptop is already tops on the list. Then comes enclosing the porch....we have to find out the condo requirements for that. At BB, we have the porch enclosed with vinyl window panels that slide up and down. You can open them any which way you want. You actually could pop them out altogether, but then you'd have all these windows sitting around.:confused::rolleyes:
After that comes new toilets...the taller ones with the elongated seats, for my knee comforts.:cool:
Settlement is 6/20.
It's Friday!!! :D:) It's sunny and very warm. :D:) One last chance to toast myself and one more sleep then on toward Bailey. :D:D I'm coming Bailey!! :D:cool::D Just two more sleeps!!! :) I can hardly wait. :D If I get too much sun today, I'll have to reschedule my annual check up with my dermatologist!! :eek::eek: It's set for Wednesday.
Okay-everyone who wants a ride, report to Sanford and the train at 10:30AM SHARP!!! If there are any seats with extra leg room, we want to try to get them. Don't leave anything behind when you pack and don't forget snacks!
Love,
Bailey's Mom:D:):cool:
I'm up for a train ride! You bet! Party!!
Oh gee, for a moment in time my brain put together supersonic toilet seat. I was wondering if you can get that at Home Depot.
Did you see if the other condos have their lani's enclosed and how they did them? That should give you and idea on what is allowed at least.
I agree, windows, windows everywhere is not the IN look this year. The swing I hear is much in demand though, making a real come back. hehehe
Have a good trip home if I don't talk to you before and scritches to Bailey who I bet will have doing happy dances all over the place. (a video moment I bet, hint, hint)
hugs,
Sharlene and Molly Muffin
I will talk to you when we're both are on the train! Don't be late! Free wine, cheese and veggies from 3-4!! They have WiFi too.
Can't hug and kiss my sweetie PLUS take video.:p But I'll take a video when we get home. She doesn't have a current picture in her album.:( She is getting bathed tomorrow or Sunday. :)
ALL ABOOOOOOOARDDDDDDDDD!!!!!:D
Hugs,
Susan
I'm on board :D:D:D
Yippeee- love trains
I'm here!!!!!!!
Sharlene :) :) and Molly Muffin
Now where's that Marie Irene?!
Well, we coasted through Jacksonville a while back. I don't know if my butt can handle this seat for another 9 hours. I've been watching episodes of Bones, and I've used up most of my data time.:eek:
I guess I'll be stuck playing solitaire. I meant to load some movies before we left, but ran out of time.:(
I am more than ready for my own bed! Dinner isn't until 9. At least we got a little lunch.
Wanna tell scary stories when it gets dark? At least there are no kids on this car, so the night should be quiet.
Love,
Sus/an
Hope you don't end up with a bummed rear end from the trip. (hehehehe, yea, pun intended, you know me!)
Oh good, quiet, I'll just load up a book on the tablet in case and take a few cat naps. Let me know when it's time for scary stories.
:)
Sharlene and Molly Muffin
Dinner in coach cannot begin to compare to dinner in the sleeper class. I got chicken nuggets but they didn't call them that. Now we're back to our seats and it's real dark but people keep traipsing through our car. We didn't have that on the way down. It's hot in here, too. Last time it was too cold. I'd rather be too cold...I came prepared for that.:rolleyes:
We had the nicest couple at our table for dinner. :). (Chee....Bob's snoring already!). Her name is Suzanne.....and she cannot stand being called "Sue" either. They are snowbirds going back to Vermont for the summer. Really pleasant. The waiter had to kick us out.
Well...I guess I'll give this sleep thing a try. Maybe if I put on my iPod.
Thanks for check in' in.:D
Hugs!
Susan
Well....@4:21 people have finally settled down. I just finished a marathon of Spider Solitaire. Every time some goes through the doors between train compartments, this big whoosh happens and you hear the train on the tracks, plus a bright light comes on. Maybe there is something to those sleeper cars. Here comes another dude now. Why isn't he sleeping???
We're almost to Virginia. It's nice being to check where we are on the iPad map. There goes another dude. Holy moly!!
Time for me to visit the lovely ladies room. What? No scary stories?
Are we there yet??????
Bailey......I'm really getting close now. Rest up so we can play!!
:):D:):D:):D:cool::cool::cool::cool:;);)
Happy Mother's Day to all!
This is for the mothers who have sat up all night with sick
toddlers in their arms, wiping up barf laced with Oscar
Mayer wieners and cherry Kool-Aid saying, "It's okay, honey,
Mommy's here."
Who have sat in rocking chairs for hours on end soothing
crying babies who can't be comforted.
This is for all the mothers who show up at work with spit-up
in their hair and milk stains on their blouses and diapers
in their purses.
For all the mothers who run carpools and make cookies and
sew Halloween costumes. And all the mothers who DON'T.
This is for the mothers who gave birth to babies they'll
never see. And the mothers who took those babies and gave
them homes.
This is for the mothers whose priceless art collections are
hanging on their refrigerator doors.
And for all the mothers who froze their buns on metal
bleachers at football or soccer games instead of watching
from the warmth of their cars.
And that when their kids asked, "Did you see me, Mom?" they
could say, "Of course, I wouldn't have missed it for the
world," and meant it.
This is for all the mothers who yell at their kids in the
grocery store and swat them in despair when they stomp their
feet and scream for ice cream before dinner. And for all the
mothers who count to ten instead, but realize how child
abuse happens.
This is for all the mothers who sat down with their children
and explained all about making babies. And for all the
(grand)mothers who wanted to, but just couldn't find the
words.
This is for all the mothers who go hungry, so their children
can eat.
For all the mothers who read "Goodnight, Moon" twice a night
for a year. And then read it again. "Just one more time."
This is for all the mothers who taught their children to tie
their shoelaces before they started school. And for all the
mothers who opted for Velcro instead.
This is for all the mothers who teach their sons to cook and
their daughters to sink a jump shot.
This is for every mother whose head turns automatically when
a little voice calls "Mom?" in a crowd, even though they
know their own offspring are at home -- or even away at
college or have their own families.
This is for all the mothers who sent their kids to school
with stomach aches, assuring them they'd be just FINE once
they got there, only to get calls from the school nurse an
hour later asking them to please pick them up. Right away.
This is for mothers whose children have gone astray, who
can't find the words to reach them.
For all the mothers who bite their lips until they bleed
when their 14-year-olds dye their hair green.
For all the mothers of the victims of recent school
shootings, and the mothers of those who did the shootings.
For the mothers of the survivors, and the mothers who sat in
front of their TVs in horror, hugging their children who
just came home from school safely.
This is for all the mothers who taught their children to be
peaceful, and now pray they come home safely from a war.
What makes a good mother anyway? Is it patience? Compassion?
Broad hips? The ability to nurse a baby, cook dinner, and
sew a button on a shirt, all at the same time?
Or is it in her heart?
Is it the ache you feel when you watch your son or daughter
disappear down the street, walking to school alone for the
very first time?
The jolt that takes you from sleep to dread, from bed to
crib at 2 A.M. to put your hand on the back of a sleeping
baby?
The panic, years later, that comes again at 2 A.M. when you
just want to hear their key in the door and know they are
safe again in your home?
Or the need to flee from wherever you are and hug your child
when you hear news of a fire, a car accident, a child dying?
The emotions of motherhood are universal and so our thoughts
are for young mothers stumbling through diaper changes and
sleep deprivation... And mature mothers learning to let go.
For working mothers and stay-at-home mothers.
Single mothers and married mothers.
Mothers with money, mothers without.
This is for you all. For all of us...
Hang in there. In the end we can only do the best we can.
Tell them every day that we love them. And pray and never
stop being a mom.
Please pass along to all the moms in your life.
"Home is what catches you when you fall - and we all fall."
Please pass this to a wonderful mother you know.
7:12 and we've had a delightful, haha, breakfast and are arriving about an hour ahead of schedule. I'm wondering about the condition of the cars. No sleep. Stinky bathrooms. Someone got sick in one. I think flying is sounding better....but then there's Bailey. I guess it will mean 2 day drives. Maybe I could FedEx Bailey?
See ya!
Bailey's Mommy:D
Happy Mom's Day Sus!
I loved your mom tribute. I was lucky to have my brood here yesterday and last night as well as my own mom. It was a beautiful day indeed and made me realize how blessed I am.
So maybe flying will be better than the train. Will Bailey fit in a carrier under the seat? The train sounds not so good. I remember one year we flew to London which meant we had to take a bus to Chicago Ohare airport, then fly all night, arrive in London, then take a train down to Falmouth. We traveled for hours and hours. Hubby kept snoring and I was wide awake. How come men can fall asleep sitting up?
Have a super gloriousMom Day!!!!:D:D:D:D
love and hugs
Happy Mothers Day Susan. I bet Bailey is one happy little girl today. :)
hugs,
Sharlene and Molly Muffin
Well, we did get in an hour early, but then we had to wait one and one half hours to get our car. Oh well-we all slept very well last night.
When we picked Bailey up, she was super excited and the entire way home she wagged her tail. That has never happened. Her little tail wags until we're in the car maybe and then she's busy sniffing and looking around. I tell you she is one happy pup! Went for her toys. Went for her bed (our bed.) Ran in circles. We played with the ball. Later she stomped her feet and barked for food. She hasn't done that since she was weeks old. Lots and lots of kisses. I had to go away today for much of the day and she was fine with that. She's getting lots of hugs and kisses and praise and playing.
Good night!
Hugs,
Sus/an
Awwww, what a wonderful Welcome Home mom. That is so sweet. She loves you and is always happiest when she is with you. *sigh* It's Bailey's very home, love my mommy novel. *sniff
Nothing like you're own bed. I miss mine when we are away.
hugs!
Sharlene and Molly Muffin
Hello, anybody home or did you forget me in the non basement or maybe at the ball bark or I know, you left me in Florida at the new condo:p:p:p
Oh dear, sweet little Addy......I would NEVER forget you..:)............not ANYwhere!!!:D I've just been busier than a one armed paper hanger.:eek: PT did a "job" on me Monday and I should have spoken up then. It was too hard and too much..:(...and I have paid the price.:( There's one guy, Jeff who really likes to push it. Today I had a gal who seems to really understand that we'll get there, if you don't push it.:cool: Nadine. I need to work more with Nadine.
I've been trying to catch up on paperwork from when we were away and to finish up the paperwork the lady in FL wants re the condo. We're trying to check out Home Owners' Warranty Insurance companies and stuff like that. It's just a lot of stuff that needs to be done in a short period of time.:confused: Plus spring finally showed up so we have our little pots to plant and pollen to wash off.
The hot tub motor had to be replaced which happened right before we left for FL and we found out once we returned that he did something that made all the lights not work.....and since I use it mostly at night, that's not a cool thing to not be working.:confused: So-I tried what I could to fix it, and I failed, so now they have to come back. Then we have been visited by little ants......we've had a fair amount of rain which usually brings in the ants..:eek::eek:....so that means we have to get the pest people in here.
Bob just cleaned sections of the carpet so wouldn't you know, Bailey threw up on it tonight.....then proceeded to eat it.:eek: YUK!!! :eek: She needs a good grooming, I think, but I can't get ahold of the groomer.
I still haven't had time to figure out if we can even afford this condo.:eek::o I need to clone myself. Has anyone figured out how to do that?:p
Hey-I have a question for you.......are you in that hurricane alley area?:confused: I know parts of Wisconsin are. I hope I don't have to add that to my list of worries.:confused:
PT again in 9 hours. Better get to bed.
Love,
Sus :D
Good lord Susan!! I'm exhausted just reading about all the stuff you are doing. I can't imagine living it!!!!!
I think I need a margarita to recover with.
We got our pool open and the temperature up, so life is good. LOL Put in a new pavillion and seating area by the pool this year too, you know in case there aren't really enough areas to lay around by already. LOL
Molly thinks it's great, more cushions for her to lay on and put on her regal pose for us. (we know the truth though!!!)
Well, now I'm going to have that margarita and then a nap to recover from all Your activity!!
Addy better not be in that tornado alley! We have to worry about Tina and Kim and Amy and Skye, whew.
hugs,
Sharlene and Molly Muffin
No, we are not in tornado alley at all, thank you for worrying about it though.;);)
We are in Fridgidville. I wore a winter coat to work Friday and needed gloves to walk Zoe:D:D:D They are coming next week to open the pool and I wish I could tell them to wait until the 4th of July because it is really cold at night and it just keeps raining.:(:(
Can you request only Nadine? It would be great if you could only work with her but maybe they dont do appointments like that for PT these days.
Could you send Bob to my house to clean my carpets? You are sooooo lucky he does that;):):):):) My hubby looks at the carpet cleaner and walks in the other direction:eek::eek::eek:
Happy M Day Sus!!!!!
Hey! Everybody has a pool but me. Where did I miss the boat?
No-I can't request a particular PT person and Nadine is only around one or two days each week, anyway. I'd be happy just staying away from Jeff. He seems to be in charge of my file, though. I just need to be more vocal. It's my own fault if I don't speak up.
Bailey has new neighbors, did I mention that? One new puppy, a lab named Bowie-9 weeks and just as sweet as can be and two pekingese that are around 8 I think that bark/yip a lot. They are only weekend residents. Of course Bailey has to let them all know she was here first!:p
Then there's this metal stand that I got for Mother's Day that came from Pier 1. It's cut out in the shape of a male dog. He's got a cap on his head, floppy ears and a Hawaiian type shirt on with shorts. He has a ball in one hand and a ring in his other in which you can place a potted plant. I placed him out on the front porch today and Bailey did not see me do this. Later "B" and I went out to sit out there and after we'd been out there a few minutes she spotted this doggie standing off in the corner. Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrr. Grrrrrrrrrrrrrr. Grrrrrrrrrrrrr. I plan to put chives in the pot. Bob will have fresh chives all summer long.:D
Hugs,
Susan
We got the pool, you got the beach and Florida. hehehe I'm thinking gee, maybe you got the better deal there.
Well, drat that you can't pick Nadine to work on you all the time. That Jeff is like the torture master. ugh
Oh that is so hilarious about the metal stand and Bailey growling at it. ROFL!! So Bailey rules the block eh. That's it Bailey make sure they know who was there first! (our little rock star) hehehe
oh yum chives. I'd so be for that. I grew some in the greenhouse window one year. I wonder why I didn't do that after the one year...hmmm.. I'm sure it had something to do with being too lazy to plant them. LOL
Did you get the hottub lights fixed? Oh there, you get Florida And the hot tub. That's it. Envy strikes!
LOL
Hope you had a good weekend.
hugs,
Sharlene and Molly Muffin