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Morning BBB Ron's got everything from our storage bin unpacked on our bed. As soon as I finish coffee I'll help him sort and pack. We need 3 piles. To Mexico now (only taking our 35l backpack) to add when we return to car in November before cruise to Chile and a larger suitcase and bicycles for when we return to Mexico…
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Morning BBB We had a 12 hour drive yesterday. Got a rock chip in the windshield that grew 6 inches overnight...what a PITA. Arrived at dad's about 9pm central time. Can't remember if i checked in after our consulate appointment…but we were approved for permanent residency…hooray. Just one more step in Mexico next month.
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Great news Mary. It was already 101 degrees when we got out of our appointment at 8:30 am. We had our consulate appointment this morning. Everything seemed to go smoothly. We have to go back a 3:30 to pick up our passports and hopefully our permanent resident visas. I booked the hotel for 2 nights so we'd have a cool place…
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Morning gang Up and at em Time to let the birds out, load the rest of the car, water deck plants, wash bedding and sweep the floors. It's 7:30 and hope to be on the road by 9. I think doable. Hope fligh goes smoothly tomorrow. We do everything we can to have no connections.
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Morning gang Ron is out dismantling the bikes for travel. I'll help load them in a bit. They stack on top of each other, wheels off in the back seat. Everything else easily fits behind with the wheels (in bags) on top. When you look in you can't really see anything. The black covers on the wheels pretty much screen…
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Afternoon BBB We Booked lots yesterday…airfare to Guadalajara, a resort for 5 days and a condo for 1 month (condo was available last night…booked before we came back) in Ajijic. resort is across the street from where we hope to rent next May-October so will be nice to check out the neighborhood. Booked hotel in Phoenix for…
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Morning gang All outdoor work is done here except the daily chores. Plus since the homeowners won't be home before we leave on Thursday I cleaned the upstairs too. It didn't need much as I cleaned when our friends left, but I slept up there the week I was sick, so had to do the bedding and bathroom again. Today we have to…
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Morning BBB Up with the sun to do all the outside chores. Washing all 3 cars (ours and their 2), clean the pigeon coup and spray off the decks and sidewalks. Hope to be done before it gets hot (usually 10 am or so) If all goes well I might drive to town for a fancy coffee. I don't usually spend the points but seems like a…
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Morning gang Bird Watching is going fine. The pigeons are super easy daily. Cleaning the coup is a bit of work but we only have to do it 3 times total. Hummingbirds is work too but Ron mostly takes care. There are 4 feeders and he fills on average of every 30 hours. I'm guessing 50 or so. The biggest work is all the…
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Nice Lou. My tracker says 35 days. Not sure what day I missed...maybe when our friends were here. WW works...I'm down almost 30 since I rejoined in October. I'd like 30 more but would be happy with 25. I'm hoping to pick up several of my smaller clothes when we go to dad's in 2 weeks. Not sure the pants will fit but the…
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Morning BBB 3 pensions would be mighty nice. We are heading to town soon to get Ron a haircut. He is going to have sticker shock since his last cuts were $4 but it needs done. I trimmed it once a few weeks ago but a pro is required. My cut was $55 last week so I'm guessing $35 for him. We are mostly packed up, except for…
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Morning BBB We have seen a tarantula wasp carting off her kill two days in a row. I didn't have my phone either time but if you google it you will get a very good image. Did not make for a good night's sleep. Heading to the hot tub now...while it is still cool out.
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Morning gang Less smoky today so will try for a hike. Planned our route from here to Nebraska and nebraska to Houston with several options for hotels along the way. Boy has hilton properties gotten expensive. I had a million points when I retired and used to be able to get a nice place for 20-25k points. Sometimes less in…
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Morning Gang Glad you are home safely and to a dry basement. Continues to be hot and smoky here. Looks like another inside day. I haven't opened the news feed yet so don't know what the big announcement will be but likely something I disagree with. I'm ready to be out of the country for awhile.
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Morning Gang Smoke is making being outside unbearable. Sure hope the wind shifts again. Today's activity is a pantry inventory and meal plan list. We've reach the don't buy anything but fresh fruit and veggies stage.
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Come on down. Anytime. It's hot and smoky today. Wind has shifted a bit. We plan to stay in with AC. Saw this little guy on the way to the birds this morning. He was hanging under homeowners car. We think a bobcat. Doesn't look like the bobcats in Nebraska. Much darker and scraggly looking.
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Hi all We are here less than 2 more weeks. Did a little repacking today. Cruise is through the Panama canal. Congrats on finding a good fit Lee.
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Morning BBB WWe aren't too far from the big fire in CA. We can't smell the smoke but definitely getting the haze. Booked a cruise from Florida to Chile for November. Plan to spend the winter there.
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Morning gang HB Cecilia. It's chilly here today. I'm wearing leggings and a flannel shirt.
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Morning gang Lou that cruise sounds wonderful. No big plans today. I signed up to do a secret shop at the gas station at the little town up the road tomorrow. Need to pass the quiz today. It only pays $15 but it's only taking 5 photos so it should be worth my time.
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Morning gang I love living in the mountains. It's delightfully cool in the evening and mornings. We get a lovely breeze through the house. Headed down to do bird chores now then might jump in the hot tub before the sun gets to that part of the deck. But must be a fire close...I see am haze in the air. HB to Laddie. Such an…
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Morning BBB Since we are in a regular burn area here I have a fire watch app to alert if we need to evacuate. I see the fire you mention. So sad. Have fun with the birthday boy.
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Morning gang Love the new loungers. Great Hike photo. Need groceries so heading to town soon. The house we were planning to rent in Ajijic isn't available until next May. We may be rethinking our plans. Ron gets very laser focus on one thing and when it is derailed he blows up the whole plan. Love him but sorta frustrating.
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Morning BBB I'm Finally feeling all the way better. One more day of antibiotics. Now Ron has an inflamed toe...not gout...he gets that too. He had this once in Mexico and was prescribed motrin so he's trying that today. The house we were hoping to rent in Ajijic isn't available until next May. Need to find another option.…
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Morning BBB We Took a scenic drive yesterday. I'm guessing it's spectacular during spring and winter with wildflowers or snow. Everything is pretty yellowish brown right now. Need to give the pigeon coup a good cleaning today. A squirrel has figured out how to get in via a nearby tree. The pigeons don't seem to mind but he…
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Morning gang I think we have all our documents printed for our upcoming residency appointment. I need to find out if I need 2 copies each. Some consulates require but I didn't read that about Phoenix. Today we need to go to town for sugar for the hummingbirds…they are going through a bag every 24-36 hours. About twice as…
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Morning gang It's Pleasantly cool in south central California too. The AC hasn't run in days and with the breeze from the west patio door wore a sweater too. It's pretty warm in the direct sun, but I try to get watering chores done early. For a state in a drought they sure use a bunch of water to keep plants alive. Today…
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MMorning Gang II'm Up early. We are headed to bakersfield again today for an oil change and trip to costco and trader joes. If you haven't tried the trader joes sunscreen I highly recommend. It is so non greasy I can wear it all day.
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Morning gang Had a telehealth appointment yesterday and she was less than helpful and recommended urgent care. So made an appointment there and spent the next 5 hours driving, waiting, driving waiting for appointment and Rx. Got an antibiotic shot and pill. Diagnosis was UTI with likely migration to kidneys. I'm to go to…
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Morning gang Mary we mostly play city builder/civilization games. Usually we play one player and Ron runs it but I keep track of resources and people. But we also like es ape room and logic type too. He bought it when we was ill. It did wonders for his concentration and can kill a ton of time. SStill have A low grade…
