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Morning gang Any bets on how many bottles skip sends home. We had lunch with friends last time we were in o aga and they had just been in Napa and had 6 cases en route. We looked at 3 more rentals yesterday. I think we have found the next one. I'm giving the other realtors we have reached out to until the end of today…

Morning gang. It's raining here this morning...something that rarely happened at our last place. We are mich further south and although still in the Sonoran desert on the edge so much more rain. We don't have anything planned today. Going to try to do some yoga and stretching but will stop if my back is bothering me. We…

Hi all Thanks for the birthday wishes. Mexico is celebrating independence day tonight so I should get a boat parade and fireworks from my balcony. We went to look at a house today. It looked lovely in photos but in real life was a logistic nightmare. It was way over budget and the view and dream kitchen just couldn't make…

Drive yesterday was uneventful. I had an ice pack and Tylenol. Did too much unpacking and in apin again today but not terrible. We are off in search of groceries and lo9king at another apartment this afternoon. Our view is spectacular

Morning gang JMTC = just my two cents Threw my back out yesterday. Ugh. Loading the car and a 6 hour drive is going to be painful. I'll check back later.

Ask for the increase Mary. I got every raise I asked for. In hindsight should have asked for more. Be prepared with not only this $7k but several key accomplishments. In the early days of my retail career (when we did 10- 20% yoy increases) I asked for $1000/yr every time I took on a new responsibility. My store manager…

Morning gang. I was getting ready for work...today show on. Call my boyfriend Ron to tell him then left for work before tower 2 got hit. Ultimately mall closed and we were all sent home. Security was tight in Omaha as air force one arrived soon after to nearby ofutt air force base.

Morning BBB Off to Yoga in a minute then dominoes this afternoon. Met some friends for dinner last night. The super interesting old lady came. New nugget....the Cher movie from the 80's called Suspect was loosely based on one of her cases. Much was filmed in her office. She is a real gem. We will miss her. I'm excited to…

How sad Skip. Some people should be dog owners. Lou thinking of you today. You've had a rough year. We started packing yesterday. We have much more stuff than when we came. Lots of it is food we can't get in Mexico and some art. We also each have some new clothes and two extra pairs of shoes each...tennis shoes for hiking…

Ack. I had typed up a whole note then it disappeared Yesterday was interesting. We met with a Mexican "witch doctor" not sure he cured me of anything but I had a great night sleep so that was at least worth my donation. I won at SINGO the other night so I gave him what was left of my winnings after buying drinks for the…

Morning BBB Stretch class and Spanish class on the calendar for today. Then we will likely go to SINGO again. The theme this week is 80's hairbands ( Ron's favorite as long as they aren't all ballads) Yesterday the Mexican military (not sure which branch) was doing helicopter water rescue training right outside our condo.…

What a great last week of summer for the Grands. We used to spend many a days at my grandparents farm. So many great memories. Today is my big workout, full strength training and 45 minutes of cardio plus massages for both of us. Housekeeping coming today too do need to get the sheets in the laundry. Happy hour and dinner…

Hi all. I apparently forgot to check in this am. Our Spanish class moved location due to restaurant closer but we don't have cell service here so didn't know where to go. We went to yoga stretch instead. Then went to the border to get our next 6 month visa. It's about 3 hours round trip. Could have done it last week when…

Morning BBB My guess was Kevin Bacon and Kera Sedgwick. Yesterday we went to SINGO. Theme was 70's. Fun. Today our yoga class is canceled so I think we will walk the beach. Low tide was at 8am today so it will be perfect. I see about 8 people total out there today. Then domino's this afternoon. We could walk there too as…

. A celebrity sighting. Fun. Chill day today. My big gym day is today and Ron has a massage at noon. I need to figure out meals for the week, trying to use up as many pantry items as possible. Most of the vacationers will be leaving soon as most Condos have a check out time of 11. It wasn't too crazy here. Lots of Boomba…

Morning gang. Heading to the gym in a minute for a cardio session. It's a holiday weekend (read busy at the condo)so likely the Pelton bike will be in use so I'll just walk on the treadmill if so. I'm ready for exercise to be outdoors again. Today we are going to the pottery place to glaze our pots then it's $1 tacos at a…

Morning gang We have a full calendar today. Craft class fir kids this morning, need to stop by the pottery place to add glaze to our pots, plus there is a fundraiser at that plaza today, kite festival at a resort we haven't been to and an art exhibit. Tonight is an anniversary party. But it's a crazy busy weekend with…

Morning gang We have stretch class this morning and Spanish this afternoon. Peso is up to 19 to 1 so also need to stop by the ATM. All tipping here is in cash. I prefer just doing it on the card but that's just not common. Also need to get enough out to tip the cleaning ladies, make a donation to the place I've been…

Morning gang Enjoy lake vacation Mary. Today i have a dermatologists appointment. It's been longer than it should since my last one. Yesterday's body stretch yoga was amazing. We are rearranging our Friday so we can go again. It's $$$ especially for mexico but we both very much enjoyed it and hope to learn a few moves…

Morning gang. I'd write a book or a blog but that seems like work and i really like being retired. We gave several friends that document their travels. The closest thing I do it update my FindPenguins app. It's kinda like instrgram but shows location. I share with my family and try to update it every week or so with new…

Great photo Dennis and great memory Skip. We move in 2 weeks. We don't have plans to live in the US again for decades if ever bit do plan to road trip there next spring. We had planned to do the same this fall but the election cycle is just something I don't was to witness. It's much easier to not see all the negative ads…

Morning gang We are meeting a friend for a hike this morning. I don't think it's too far but it's hot and humid so we are starting early. Have a great week all.

Morning gang Birthday party was do fun. We stayed out much later than normal. Yawn. Today no plans. There is a comedian hypnotist at a bar down the beach today we might go to but otherwise nothing.

Morning BBB It's windy here today. Plus with the fullish moon the tide has been super high this week. The resort next door had to move up their beach chairs. we have craft class this morning and a birthday party tonight. I bet the soup was amazing. Nothing better than fresh produce.

Morning BBB Our little beach town is SO quiet this week. Many restaurants and bars are closed, for vacation and renovation until Labor Day weekend. It's kinda nice. We have a pottery class later this morning and expat happy hour this afternoon. Ron is taking the pantry cleanout seriously...I think he had 3 gin and tonics…

Haha Lee. Sounds like Reacher. We've gotten a little more less minimal since we have a car again and are staying in places longer. But having less stuff is pretty easy most of the time. Stayed up way too late watching the DNC. I only tuned in to hear Michelle Obama and got su€ked in. In general I try to stay as far away…

Hi all I feel like i posted this morning too. Shrug. We had yoga then Mexican train domino's today then an afternoon of a bike race. It's the last of the big tours for the year. We are routing for different riders which makes it fun. I really need to do a pantry inventory. We move in about 3 weeks and I hate moving too…

Wow Rita...congrats. We are at the subaru dealership getting and oil change and 1200 mile inspection. I'm sure they will have something they want to upsell us. Then a stop at costco for gas ( way cheaper in US vs MX) and will hit the ATM again for a bit more cash. Here is our stash of goodies. Mostly 6 months worth of…

Morning gang. Ate my first burger in years last night. We have both been craving one. Now off to get cash and some supplies at Walmart before it gets too busy. But the reason we came to the US was for our new debit card and my driver's license whi h both arrived at the ups store yesterday