OMG ~ Discussions Starting 1-11-16 and Beyond
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Karla, the plans sound great for the party. Such fun ideas.
I hope you don't mind my 2 cents worth on the Reclast. I have done a lot of reading since you mentioned you were considering it. It is for the treatment of osteoporosis, not osteopenia. It has some very nasty side affects and there is no way to remove it from the body if you develop any of the side affects, worst being kidney disease. It stays in your body for at least a year and there is no way to check levels of reclast before another infusion is given. I am glad that they held off because of your creatinine. Anyway, the decision is yours I was just concerned that this treatment is being considered for your osteopenia. Nurse Patti out.0 -
Patti- Good news on your mother's new doctor, you doctor too. Those injections will maintain her eye and keep the seepage down. My dad has them every three months now.
Janet- His company did organize the luncheon today. He received a nice acrylic plaque, cup and hat also. Gone are the big fancy retirement parties from most companies. Did Humana cater you a big party when you left? I guess it varies per company. The Coast Guard did do my first husband a nice luncheon. I reason I wanted to do a separate dinner is for family and many already retired friends of his that couldn't go to the one today. I have 51 confirmed guests now.
Tired and looking to watch Nashville and relax. Home tomorrow but many things I want to do. #1 is a pedicure!
Karla0 -
Good Morning, Ladies. Today is hair cut day. Then I'm going shopping for the first time in I don't know how long. I plan to enjoy my day. Church responsibilities, other than weekly Power Point service slides, are over for a while, so I'm able to breathe! It's supposed to be a nice weekend as well.
Have a great day, everyone!
Bert0 -
Welcome to Friday! Going to the gym in a few for Zumba/Pilates then home to pack my clothes and the cooler. We are supposed to have beautiful weather but they are bringing the river level up by 3 or 4 feet. This might mean we have to take the docks out. Sure hope not. Baby shower on Sunday before we head back home. Good news for my son, he found out what was wrong with his boat and he and Edd got it fixed yesterday. He plans to put it on a very small lake that is up the street from us here in town and try it out before it goes back to the river. TRX last night was chock full of some new exercises and lots of kettle bells. I love it when he tries out new moves. I wish he taught more classes, his military style suits me and keeps me focused on proper form. He just completed his ACE certification which is a huge deal for anyone in the fitness world. He still works a full time job, some sort of accounting at the AF as a civilian.
Karla, I am hoping we get to a maintenance schedule for Mom. She had 3 in a row then her eye was completely dry for 7 months so he did not give her any shots. This time the bleeding was in a different area so she has had 2 shots and we go back in a month.
Janet, I know you are on the road but I am sending out safe vibes for your travel. I am so thrilled, as I know your friend is, that you are able to come back again. I know it will be the perfect mini vacay for you both.
Cindy, happy LR day!
Bert, enjoy your retail therapy. I haven't shopped for me in so long. Just hate buying clothes, other than t shirts and workout wear, at this weight. Too bad I'm not a clothes hound, maybe that would get me motivated to get this weight off.
Suzi and Diane, am really enjoying all your photos from your travels. You are both great photographers. Diane I would love to have that photo of the Milky Way, any chance you would be willing to share. I can see it matted and framed in my house. I really think you have some photos that could be sold, I would gladly pay!
Time to lace up the sneakers and go get my dance on.
Wishing you all a spectacular weekend and beyond
Patti
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Hi Girls-
It was a busy day-
Em closed on her house and I'll be heading over there shortly to clean - she had to go to work for a few hours but its super cute. Rick's going to shampoo carpets for her tonight.
Tomorrow is Rick's sister and hubby 50 year anniversary party. It should be really nice and then Sunday we're picking up the grands and taking them to the Emoji movie before she had back home to her Mom's then one week of work and a week off. Rough day at the office yesterday and I really needed today.
Magic in the rain is with the copy editor and it should be ready for set by Sept 1- Im looking to release around Thanksgiving and the cover looks amazing.
I've started writing a trilogy about three sisters and once I get those going I'm going to start writing the Crystal Lake series. I have so much I want to write and so few hours but I jam in what I can. As of today I have two chapter written in book on of the new series.
Once I release Magic in the Rain I'm going to see if people think the series is unfinished so far one beta readers says it needs another book and the other thinks its wrapped up nicely- so I'm just not sure.
food wise- doing great. I go back on Monday for another 1 hour session - I can tell you having my food plan in place in my head was a boon for this past almost two weeks of success.
Janet - safe travels dear friend
Patti- so glad Mom is well and I understand her being afraid of falling- I worry about my mom too.
Bert- hope the new counter comes in soon. How's the haircut?
Karla- the party sounds like a lot of fun and I hope you post pics of the upcoming trip. Tell Glenn congrats for me....
Suzi and Diana- hope life on the road is a blast.
OK- need to get this booty in gear.
I'll touch base tomorrow as I'll have a few hours to write.
Cindy0 -
Good Morning, Ladies. Yesterday was a good day. I got a couple of towels for the bathroom (when it finally get finished) and spent time with Carrie, Jillian, and Cole. Today, I will get church worship slides done, and tonight is our monthly Euchre Club with church friends.
Patti: I didn't shop for clothes for me.....I feel the same way you do. Hate to shop for clothes other than work out things. I did get a couple of bathing suit tops that were on sale.
Cindy: I went to the shop for my 10:00 appointment, only to find out that my hairdresser quit two weeks ago! Needless to say, I wasn't happy, but did get a different hairdresser who did a nice job. All in all, it doesn't matter who my hairdresser is as long as I get a good cut. I did text my former hairdresser, but she didn't reply. Rude if you ask me.
Have a great day, everyone!
Bert
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Good Morning, Ladies. It's going to be another beautiful morning today. I'll be helping Mike outside after church to burn the tree limbs lost from the storm a couple of weeks ago. I'll also get in the pool today! I'm looking forward to spending a day at home after going to church.
I went to see my friend/principal yesterday. The cancer has spread and she will no longer be taking her monthly chemo pill. No one is sure how long she has. I'm simply devastated. I pray that they can find something else that will help her. She's fought for 3 1/2 years.
Have a great day, everyone!
Bert0 -
Greetings from the cabin. It has been a gorgeous weekend filled with friendship, good food and some adult beverages, lol. River is rising so we took the boats out last night before dinner. We are staying until tomorrow, when the river will crest, to keep the debris cleared off the dock. It is a constant battle- man vs mother nature and the corp of engineers!
Will try to stop by before work tomorrow but depends on when we are able to get home.
Patti0 -
Hello from the road! Today we arrived here n the Olympic peninsula. We spent the last five days in North Cascades and the surrounding National Forest, in a cellular black hole. I will post some pictures in my blog later tonight. We will ntend to stay here for a few days then on to Mount Rainier.
Patti I hope the flooding isn't too bad. I saw some posts from home that we had around 4-6 inches of rain there. We haven't heard from Carrie if there were any problems.
Bert so sorry about your friend. Sometimes the thing to do is to enjoy the time you have left. Sad as that may seem.
Suzi I can't wait to catch up on FB and see how your travels are going!
Karla you are so right that retirement luncheons aren't what they used to be. I'm glad you are having a nice dinner where friends and family can celebrate.
Janet safe travels too!
Cindy you are just full of books waiting to spill out.0 -
Good Morning, Ladies. I got some limbs and logs burned yesterday. So I feel like I got something done. Today, Molly has her annual shots. Not much else is going on today. I must say, I like that! Have a great day, everyone!
Breakfast is tracked.
Bert0 -
Good Morning All-
Hectic weekend but overall a nice one-
Em closed on her house and they slept there last night- so that is a double check mark.
Started writing chapter four in new book- Cover for Magic is decided- and I should have the copy edit back mid August- which is just around the corner.
Diane- nice to see you pop in- looking forward to more pictures
Bert- I'm surprised you can burn logs- we can only do that type of burning from Jan- March. I am so sorry about your dear friend, take what precious time you have and enjoy it with her.
Patti- hope all is well with the dock
Karla- how are things?
Janet- road trip queen- how was the trip?
Suzi- I saw pictures- wonderful.
Need to get back at it but wanted to check in
Oh and tonight- next session with hypnosis- I'm doing really good.
Cindy
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Expected to get here sooner but didn't get off work until almost midnight. Regional manager is in for a few days and we have extra work every day, all of which has to be done after the store closes. So saying I am tired doesn't quite cover it but a good nights sleep will fix me,lol. Mom day tomorrow then TRX and I would really like just a few moments to spend in my craft room. My grandson and his wife (who is pregnant) are coming to the cabin next weekend. I am beyond thrilled. I think they need a get away as much as I need to spend time with them.
Sorry no personals but will do better tomorrow. Just not able to remember what I wanted to say to each of you.
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Hi Ladies-
I must say I miss our chattiness but understand with summer we are all so busy -
Patti- are you still enjoying the job at Joanne's- you seem to be so busy there all the time.
Janet- hope you're having a great time with your friend.
Bert- any news on the install of the counter top- are you going to mentor people again this fall?
Karla- Having fun- how was the party?
Suzi and Diane- I wonder if you are anywhere near each other? It would be fun to "bump' into each other along the highway.
Had hypnosis last night. We reinforced what I have been doing- which is clean eating in the no seconds, snacks or sweets Mon-Fri but on weekends a little more leeway- but the funny thing is I have no burning desire to eat differently on the weekend - at least so far. I've been able to stop at a tiny piece of cake at the anniversary party, and it didn't even taste that good and on Sunday a mini cupcake and a few bites of a chocolate whoopie pie- I know you'll hear what I'm saying when I write- this NEVER happens to me - I felt in control and able to put it down. I do think that as I really want to be a healthier more in control person that she is reaching to my core and the swirl of stress around me stays outside the bubble she told me to keep around me when things get zany- I do think about it from time to time with many things. last night rick questioned me on who I had been texting in my office, when he knew it was Emily, and I said to him "you can believe what you want" and I dropped it- I didn't get drawn into his insecure issues. It was OUTSIDE my bubble of protection. I can tell you a couple of weeks ago I would have gotten all twisted up and sought solace in a pint of Ben and Jerry ice cream- but last night- I was good.
So if nothing else I've gotten off the insane overeating due to my stress.
But I do need to run now- having website issues at work that need my attention.
Until later.
Cindy
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Good Morning, Ladies. My housecleaner is coming today. I usually have her on Thursdays, but once again, she needed to cancel. She hasn't been here all summer, one time due to me cancelling as it was the day after the storm and we had no power. Other than that, she has taken vacations and rescheduled everyone's days. I'm happy she is coming today. Perhaps we can get a more regular schedule. I'll be working in the yard again today.
I went to the doctor yesterday as I developed a UTI. She told me "as we age, we are more susceptible to them" That made me feel wonderful!
Have a great day, everyone!
Bert
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Good afternoon ladies. I agree with Cindy and miss the usual chatter I find here but that is what having separate and busy lives is all about. Love watching all the travel stories from Suzi and Diane and can see them enjoying their adventures. Also feel so very happy for Janet having her off the grid time with her soulmate friend. I know Karla is in her element with party plans, travel plans and enjoying getting ready for Glenn's retirement.
Cindy, you are making my heart soar as you take control of every element of your life. I can just see the stories churning in your head waiting for you to release them to paper. Knowing your kids are doing well must be a big relief and endless source of joy for you.
Bert, my heart breaks for your friend. Glad she is not facing it alone and that you are there for her. How is your brother doing? Hope you get your cleaning lady back on a regular schedule.
Another fun day with Mom. Nice to just relax and enjoy each other's company with no appointments this week. She enjoyed it too. Time for TRX soon. Tomorrow I am meeting the girls for lunch at Longhorn and then expect another long night at work. Another huge sale starts on Thursday, plus we are doing a huge overhaul of all our quilt fabrics. Still learning where they moved everything else to get ready for this!
Patti0 -
Hi, gang - Tired Woman here! Skimmed all, will read more carefully tomorrow. Home with 1,400 miles on my car (including side trips) after another lovely visit with my SC buddy. Geez - I've slept in SC eight of the last ten nights. The cats are happy to have me back.
Rained all but the last hour of the trip over. After that, very humid & below-normal temps form Saturday on. We saw "Baby Driver" on Saturday and took a Sunday daytrip to Charleston (I had never been). We got a bit of a late start and lost another hour on the way to a big pileup (no ambulances though, whew). We finally arrived & drove around as he pointed out the sights, and then Miss I Hate Beaches went to the beach. Big hat + SPF 50 + long dress + white lightweight denim jacket. Gorgeous white sand, great people-watching - so many adorable little kids. Two families were having photoshoots, one with the men in white and the girls & women in white with colorful tutus. Just the sweetest.
We walked a bit (sand gave me blisters, but oh well). I held my dress up and got wet up to my knees - water was very warm. We had a lovely dinner and got back just after 2 AM. Monday was a lazy day - he woke up feeling unwell, so we watched movies and were pretty sluggish because he was quite sick and completely miserable, poor guy. I did my best to take care of him. He still felt awful this morning when I left but tells me now that he may soon rejoin the living.
Glad to be home but this unanticipated second trip was SO worth it.
More tomorrow, after I've had some sleep. Cleaner will be here but I'll straighten stuff up in the morning & do laundry while she's here.
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Janet, your trip sounds like just what you both needed, sans his illness! Hope he is feeling better today and that you got some sleep last night. I bet the kitties are keeping close and worried you will leave again. I have such a lovely picture of you in your big hat and glasses wading into the ocean. Very Audrey Hepburn! Welcome home. I have missed you here.
Lunch and shopping before work.
Hope you are all enjoying your day in your own special way.
Patti0 -
Hi Ladies-
It is storming outside at this very moment- guess that's what happens with high humidity.
Janet- so glad you had a great time with your dear friend. Where does he plan to move to? I'm sure you looked lovely at the beach soaking up the wonderful ocean air and salt on your lips.
Patti- You're always such a whirlwind- did yo get the dock back in place safely?
My life isn't too shabby overall- as with everyone we take the tough with the joyous. I think focusing on me and using the bubble when needed is a good tool.
The girls are doing great-
Yes Patt- my muse is in overdrive lately and I love it....
Food wise doing well and feeling better- more energetic and less loogy if you know what I mean.
Anyway- back at the day job. I'm going to be posting to facebook later today- well Megan is- feel free to share the post. I'm building a Street Team for my books.
Also we do need to talk about 2018 and the first OMG Gathering. I thought I'd throw that out there. Enjoy ladies
Cindy0 -
Cindy, good point!
Patti, you were spying, except for the Audrey part ...
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Hello all. We have service in the campground for a change, so I thought I would check in. We are having an absolute blast and loving this outdoor life. Today we took a long walk/hike on the beach. Rocky and rugged intermixed with soft sand. Tomorrow we are moving to near Mount Rainier. I doubt we will have much cel service there.
Janet I thought of you today while walking. I had on tennis shoes, long pants and a visor. Not quite your image! I loved the picture.
Patti I saw the picture of the dock but I'm not sure what I was looking at. What was the blue thing? Where I live almost all the docks are in tidal waters so are design s to rise and fall with the water level.
Karla I am so glad to hear that Glenn has retired. Especially if he was supervising, that is just so stressful. I know the people part of it was what was so hard for me.
Bert I am sure you are glad to relax a bit with the heavy church responsibilities done for a while I hope.
Cindy th hypnosis seems to have really put you in the right zone! Are you stayin away from the scale for a while too? Or is your newfound success also showing on the scale?
I have no scale with me, but the way my clothes fit show me I am being successful in losing weight. That and the ability to do what I want to be able to do is really how I define success.
Suzy how far are your travels taking you? Whoever said it was right - it would be fun if our paths crossed!
All for now and we shall for how long. We are flying home in a week for a wedding so I will definitely have service then.
Diane0 -
Oh Janet how I love this picture of you. Your smile is so perfect and I nailed it with the Audry Hepburn reference. You look so totally relax d and happy for a non beach/sun person.
Diane, our dock floats. It is built on a house trailer frame and has huge sheets of styrofoam under it. There are poles thru opposite corners so it stays in place as it rises and falls. The blue thing is the walkway that bridges the gap between the permanent pier and the floating dock. It is a ladder that is covered in outdoor carpet. It is hinge bolted to the pier and has small wheels on the other end so that it can move with the dock without gouging the wood.
Karla, by looking at the pics on FB I would say Glenn seems to be slipping into retirement quite nicely.
Lunch was so fun with the girls. My friend who had her rotator cuff repaired is doing amazing. She hasn't needed a pain pill in over 2 weeks. She goes to therapy once a week for now and has a few exercises to do on her own. Got a little shopping done before work. Tomorrow I need to get the groceries for the weekend, go to the gym, laundry and pack. Seems like I could write ditto last week! So looking forward to my grandson and his wife coming this weekend. They are just the sweetest couple, so in love, so perfect for each other and a baby on the way too. So proud of them both.
Time to get to bed, no alarm tomorrow!
Patti0 -
Good Morning, Ladies. Something is going right with the bathroom. While trying to clean up in there a couple of weeks ago, I noticed a "gouge" in one of the surrounds. I found a guy who is a representative of the company, and he came yesterday to repair it and the company covered the cost! It looks good. Now, if my guy can get the door finished once and for all, it will be done when the 2nd countertop comes (at no cost to us) What's two more weeks of waiting, huh?
I'm watching Cole and Jillian this evening as both Greg and Carrie have their Open Houses tonight. So glad I don't have to do that anymore.
Breakfast is tracked. I do well with breakfast and most of the time, lunch. It's always dinner that challenges me. Have a great day, everyone!!
Bert0 -
Good morning!
Diane, sunset over the Pacific sounds divine - I know you and John are soaking in the beauty of this land.
Bert, nice to have something go RIGHT with your bathroom! Now if that countertop would just arrive early. Enjoy the kids.
Patti, should be a gorgeous weekend at the cabin (after the storms, that is). Breathe deep and enjoy the water.
Karla, looks like you had a blast at the amusement park yesterday - the kids are all so cute! I think Papa likes retirement - heaven knows he's earned it! Enjoy the party.
Cindy, are you at camp this weekend or staying in your backyard oasis? Either way, hope you get some sun.
Suzi, hope Ellis is making you and Dave laugh a lot - he sure looks like a little sparkplug of fun.
Off to do a grocery run, etc., then home to work on laundry & other stuff - cleaner postponed to Saturday so I have more time to get some things accomplished. The cats remain clingy (no surprise given that I've spent more time away than home the past two weeks.
Have a great day - may summer fruits & veggies make your senses smile this weekend.
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Hi Ladies-
So nice to see our peeps checking in-
Janet- you look fantastic at the beach- even tho' you're not a beach person you could have fooled me...
Diane- are you towing a car with you on your travels? You should relaxed and happy. I'm staying away from the scale as I don't want to be obsessed about it- but it might be my imagination but my clothes do feel a bit different and my meno-roll, the middle of me, seems to be less. I'll check in another few weeks.
Patti- so happy to hear your friend is doing well after surgery. Thanks for the dock explanation.
Karla- I need to hope on face book and check out your pics- I'm sure you're having a great time.
Bert- I did a jig for you when you talked about the bathroom- seems like you're very close. Have fun with the kids tonight- is the dinner battle portion control, seconds or what. Can we help with some new ideas?
We are technically on vacation next week and we're going to try and spend a few days at camp if it doesn't rain- I want to get a new laptop next week as I'm giving Megan mine so we can work on my audio books. Also we promised Em to help her clean carpets and paint at her new house- the living room has 10' ceilings and with Jim working so much right now, as he in high season, its time for Mom to step in a bit. So the week will be busy and I do want to get a few things done at home. I'd love to start gathering stuff for a tag sale in the fall. I have having stuff around- just to have stuff around.
But I will be in on plan- being a bit empty in my stomach is my friend, and I'm taking care of me and my health.
So life is humming along.
I'll be back
Cindy0 -
Quick stop as I get ready to head out the door. Mom has a short list of things she wants but doesn't need immediately, according to her, but I try to pick them up as soon as she mentions she wants/needs something. Decided that I will make my thanksgiving ham,mashed potatoes and deviled eggs for Saturday night. My grandson could eat his weight in this meal and only gets them at the holidays. He will be happy to take the leftovers too!
Cindy, sounds like you have a plateful planned for your vacation. Hope you keep that bubble up and working so that you have time for you. I know how much it means to help our kids when we can.
Bert, good news on the bathroom fix. So hope it will be done soon. Enjoy the kiddos.
Janet, bet it was a reprieve to have the cleaner reschedule. Hope you don't overdo.
Out the door I go
Patti0 -
Hello everyone! We have had a ball with the grandkids the last two days. Glenn has really relaxed and loves being retired. We got his first pension deposit right on August 1st and enrolled in the company medical and dental plans today, also effective August 1st. So all is falling in place nicely. We went shopping at the outlet shops and he bought new clothes with his retirement gift cards. I scored two Fossil crossover purses and some Capri pants from Talbot's. Life is good.
Diane- Great to read your posts!! You are over where we plan on vacationing next year. Over in California coastline. I am dying to see the redwood trees and visit the Hearst Mansion. I have a lifelong girlfriend, her name is Diane too, in Arizona I want to stop and visit too. I am so excited to be leaving on the 12th to start our new adventure. I want to tour the Denver Federal mint as my dad and I are big coin collectors. Also Glenn has a cousin there we want to meet up with.
Cindy- Another week off next week for you, how nice. What kind of laptop are you getting? I've had Dell, HP, Gateway and Acer. I like Dell the best!
Patti- Congrats to your grandson and his wife. Are they both finished with college? I know he used to stop by your house between classes. Have fun at the cabin again this weekend!
Janet- I am shocked you went to the beach, I hope you got a tiny glimmer of why so many people love to sit there and look at it. You looked like Barbara Hershey in Beaches sitting there. A movie with her and Bette Midler I dearly love. I know your friend means the world to you and I pray his health improves.
Bert- Bathroom woes will soon be behind you!
I best go start a light dinner for Glenn and I. He is so sweet and loving now not being so dog tired. He slept all wrapped around me last night. I love it!!
Later my friends,
Karla0 -
Good Morning, Ladies. We have a break in the hot/humid weather today. I'm very happy to let the AC take a break. Today I'm having my permanent crown put in. Then I'll return to address my flower gardens which have taken it's toll during the heat.
Have a great day, everyone!
Bert0 -
Good Friday morning ladies and welcome to cooler weather, in the Midwest anyway. So excited to have my grandson and his wife coming this weekend. It has been far too long since they have been there but school, work and marriage have kept them away. Karla, my grandson is stil working on his MPA. Had planned to be done this year but the cost has slowed him down a bit. He works for CareSource in physician credentialing. His one year anniversary with them is coming up and then they will pay for his remaining courses, so being the money-wise child that he has always been, he is waiting to finish on their dime. He is already being groomed to move up the ladder by his superiors and his goal is to get into the fraud division. With his BA being in criminal justice, with minors in business, math and sociology, he should have a good future with them. His wife graduated 2 years ago and is a PTA.
Gym then packing up and off we go again. Proud of myself for making all 4 of my classes this week. I have not done that in a while. Our TRX instructor has now dubbed our class advanced. We are doing things I never thought I could do. I still have some areas where I really struggle but I keep getting a little better each time. My core is behind my arms and legs in the strength department.
Karla, retirement sounds like a huge success. When do you leave on your trip? Bet you are getting excited. So wonderful to discover and explore new parts of this gorgeous country. The one thing that always amazes me at the national parks out west is that most of the visitors are not from the US. We have some of the most amazing and unique landscapes in the world. Just another reason to be proud to be an American!
Hope you all enjoy this weekend.
Patti0 -
Good Morning, Ladies. It's gorgeous here! I plan to work outside again today. I have to take it slow due to my back issues, but nevertheless, things are getting done.
Patti: Congratulations on getting your classes in this week.
Not much to report here. Breakfast is tracked and I'll be working in my flower gardens today.
Have a great day, everyone!
Bert0 -
Good afternoon kind ladies. Glenn and I have been customizing our trip a little more and added two more days to it. Which added three more cities, Denver, Little Rock and Houston. We shortened a day from Nebraska stop and booked a nice hotel in Denver, so I could go to the Denver Mint. Plus we might meet up with Glenn's cousin. We are leaving a day early and going to Little Rock a night and extended at the end to stop in Houston a night, to visit our granddaughter. Then we continued to work on what we wanted to do in each city. Glenn is so excited, as am I. We are taking a break now. Lol.
Bert- You sound so much relaxed since you've had a relief of some of your activities. We have had so much rain down here.
We really enjoyed our amusement park day. I rode family rides with Izzy and Bentley, and Glenn rode the fast rides with JJ and Jakob. I cannot believe the difference in my husband since he retired! Each day he just gets more and more relaxed.
We have our BBQ super club tonight just around the corner tonight.
Hope all is super fine for everyone,
Karla
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