First there was one, then standing room only...

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@HazySue (39264)

Gouverneur, New York

March 17, 2018 11:40am CST

There I was this morning sitting on my front porch minding my own business enjoying my cup of coffee when the next thing you know I have two people stop to visit. Of course I offer them a cup. While I was inside getting it my next door neighbor neighbor and her husband came over. I turned around and went back inside to make another pot of coffee. I ended up with standing room only left on my porch. My chairs were all filled, so my hubby and one of the guys went to get more chairs. Every now and then this will happen. It's almost like an impromptu get together. I must have had a feeling because when I first got up I made a chocolate chip loaf cake. It was a hit. There wasn't a crumb left. I love when we end up with a house full, or rather, a porch full of people all chatting and having a nice visit. So, now I have the rest of the day to look forward too. I can't wait to see what else happens today.

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@rebelann (111317)

• El Paso, Texas

17 Mar 18

That's wonderful. Next time turn on some tunes and get them dancing, it's one way to work off the calories

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@HazySue (39264)

• Gouverneur, New York

21 Mar 18

What a great idea. But first I would have to get6t them off the porch and into the yard where there was more room to move.

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@rebelann (111317)

• El Paso, Texas

21 Mar 18

Hey, one they start movin and shakin they'll have to move off the porch @HazySue Just think, one day your yard will be the hub center of the neighborhood. Who knows, they might even start bringing you cakes or what not. Or you could suggest a watermelon party for the summer.

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@HazySue (39264)

• Gouverneur, New York

22 Mar 18

@rebelann Definitely would love watermelon on a hot summer day. What a great time it would be.

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Valerie J. Routhieaux

@just4him (307765)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

19 Mar 18

Now that sounds like a great way to start the day. Are you still on the diet? Did you have a piece of that delicious sounding cake?

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Valerie J. Routhieaux

@just4him (307765)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

21 Mar 18

@HazySue Yes, down 32. This is the pic for this month. I'm glad you're still on the diet. How much have you lost so far?

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@HazySue (39264)

• Gouverneur, New York

22 Mar 18

@just4him What an amazing difference. I have lost 27 pounds. I have hit a plateau.

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@HazySue (39264)

• Gouverneur, New York

21 Mar 18

I am still on the diet. I stuck to a cup of coffee with cashew milk. Are you still on the diet? How is it going for you?

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@JudyEv (326431)

• Rockingham, Australia

18 Mar 18

How nice that would have been - and even better for being unexpected. Just as well you had baked a cake.

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@HazySue (39264)

• Gouverneur, New York

21 Mar 18

That's what I was thinking. I must have had a inkling that we would be having friends stop by.

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@Courtlynn (66918)

• United States

17 Mar 18

That use to happen to us, in the warn summer nights. But no coffee and snacks. Just kids playing in yard and grown ups chatting

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@HazySue (39264)

• Gouverneur, New York

21 Mar 18

That is nice. I can remember running around outside after dark with the neighborhood kids chasing fireflies. It was a lot of fun.

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@Courtlynn (66918)

• United States

21 Mar 18

@HazySue i can too.. but didnt do it often.

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@kobesbuddy (74902)

• East Tawas, Michigan

17 Mar 18

Our home use to be the exact same way! A blueberry pie on our counter top, was just begging to get devoured by company:) I miss those special visits, Susan:(

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@HazySue (39264)

• Gouverneur, New York

21 Mar 18

It is nice to live somewhere where you have such friendly neighbors.

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@HazySue (39264)

• Gouverneur, New York

22 Mar 18

@kobesbuddy It's nice to have friends drop by.

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@kobesbuddy (74902)

• East Tawas, Michigan

21 Mar 18

@HazySue We had a few friends who stopped by every Saturday.

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@JustBhem (70555)

• Davao, Philippines

17 Mar 18

Looks like you have a nice day with your neighbors and friends.

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@HazySue (39264)

• Gouverneur, New York

21 Mar 18

It's always nice to be able to have an impromptu get together like that.

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@HazySue (39264)

• Gouverneur, New York

22 Mar 18

@JustBhem I think you are corre3ct. It seems to go better and is more relaxed when it is a spur of the moment kind of thing.

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@JustBhem (70555)

• Davao, Philippines

22 Mar 18

@HazySue I believe that because when you plan some of your get-togethers, the tendency is some will not going and will have their excuses.

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@toniganzon (72279)

• Philippines

18 Mar 18

I love that kind of gathering. NO plans, just happens all of a sudden. It's more fun!

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@HazySue (39264)

• Gouverneur, New York

21 Mar 18

I agree it is more fun when it is spontaneous.

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@epiffanie (11326)

• Australia

25 Mar 18

Sounds like you have a lovely neighbourhood with lovely neighbours ..

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@epiffanie (11326)

• Australia

26 Mar 18

@HazySue neighbourhood should be like that.... where everyone go out of their way to know one another... it doesn’t happen here in our neighbourhood.. I guess people are just busy with their own lives...

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@HazySue (39264)

• Gouverneur, New York

26 Mar 18

It is nice over here. We feel comfortable and happy.

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@HazySue (39264)

• Gouverneur, New York

27 Mar 18

@epiffanie The neighborhood when we just moved from was the same way - everyone was busy wit5h their own lives and didn't take the time to know their neighbors.

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Lenore Plassman

@sallypup (58205)

• Centralia, Washington

17 Mar 18

That's a precious way to start the day.

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@HazySue (39264)

• Gouverneur, New York

21 Mar 18

I love it when a day starts out like that.

@Hannihar (129625)

• Israel

9 Nov 18

@HazySue I am happy for you that people like to gather on your porch. It is a good feeling to know that people like you. I am glad your loaf cake was a hit too.

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@HazySue (39264)

• Gouverneur, New York

9 Nov 18

We all just sit around and chat.

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@Hannihar (129625)

• Israel

11 Nov 18

@HazySue That is nice that they found a gathering place they like to sit and chat at.

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@Icydoll (36717)

• India

17 Mar 18

Seems you had a good nice day there

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@HazySue (39264)

• Gouverneur, New York

21 Mar 18

We did, we have some great neighbors.

Swayamsiddha Dash

@Swayamsiddha (4358)

• New Delhi, India

17 Mar 18

You must have had a very nice day.

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@HazySue (39264)

• Gouverneur, New York

21 Mar 18

When a day starts out good it usually sets the tone for the rest of the day.