So What’s Newt?
By DianneN
@DianneN (246334)
United States
August 6, 2018 11:08am CST
A lot has been going on in our life. That’s what’s newt. 
Our grandson loves camp, and besides catching newts, he fell in love with tennis, horseback riding, technology, waterskiing , woodworking, technology, and acting. He made so many new friends, too. He comes home in one week.
The Ice Princess isn’t the only princess at camp. lol. There are two sisters who are real princesses from a foreign country. They have body guards dressed as camp counselors. Our son and daughter-in-law met Nicole Ritchie and her husband on Parents Visiting Day. Nicole introduced herself and told them how much her daughter loves being friends with our granddaughter. Actually. Harlow, who everyone calls Kate, went swimming with our DIL. Nicole didn’t want to get wet. Kate told our DIL that she was the coolest mom in the world.
Our younger son and his bride have moved into their new house, or mansion, as her parents call it. It is magnificent. We are keeping both kitties until the contractors and overly noisy workmen finish whatever our son wants done. Hopefully, the kitties can remain with us until we leave for Florida. We love them so much! Our son stops by to see them at least twice a day, since he is only two miles from us.
My husband put in a bid on a one bedroom co-op in Manhattan. There is a huge bidding war on that particular place, so I doubt we will get it. I hope not!
Our older son and his wife returned from a vacation in Nova Scotia. They were told that it was the high season and quite busy, so all their accommodations were made in advance. They only saw one car and one couple on their entire weeklong visit! 
. When we visited them last week, the pictures showed not a soul.
Other than that, I’ve been walking, working out at my new gym, playing golf and tennis, lunching with friends, shopping, going out to lots of dinners, and reading. The usual.
Our grandson loves camp, and besides catching newts, he fell in love with tennis, horseback riding, technology, waterskiing , woodworking, technology, and acting. He made so many new friends, too. He comes home in one week.
The Ice Princess isn’t the only princess at camp. lol. There are two sisters who are real princesses from a foreign country. They have body guards dressed as camp counselors. Our son and daughter-in-law met Nicole Ritchie and her husband on Parents Visiting Day. Nicole introduced herself and told them how much her daughter loves being friends with our granddaughter. Actually. Harlow, who everyone calls Kate, went swimming with our DIL. Nicole didn’t want to get wet. Kate told our DIL that she was the coolest mom in the world.
Our younger son and his bride have moved into their new house, or mansion, as her parents call it. It is magnificent. We are keeping both kitties until the contractors and overly noisy workmen finish whatever our son wants done. Hopefully, the kitties can remain with us until we leave for Florida. We love them so much! Our son stops by to see them at least twice a day, since he is only two miles from us.
My husband put in a bid on a one bedroom co-op in Manhattan. There is a huge bidding war on that particular place, so I doubt we will get it. I hope not!
Our older son and his wife returned from a vacation in Nova Scotia. They were told that it was the high season and quite busy, so all their accommodations were made in advance. They only saw one car and one couple on their entire weeklong visit! . When we visited them last week, the pictures showed not a soul.
Other than that, I’ve been walking, working out at my new gym, playing golf and tennis, lunching with friends, shopping, going out to lots of dinners, and reading. The usual.39 people like this
39 responses
@1hopefulman (45123)
• Canada
6 Aug 18
You are keeping very busy! 
Are you saying that in all of Nova Scotia that all they saw was one car and one couple? Maybe everyone went on vacation somewhere else.
Are you saying that in all of Nova Scotia that all they saw was one car and one couple? Maybe everyone went on vacation somewhere else. 2 people like this
@1hopefulman (45123)
• Canada
6 Aug 18
@DianneN So, how did they enjoy their visit?
So, how did they enjoy their visit?1 person likes this
@DianneN (246334)
• United States
6 Aug 18
@1hopefulman They enjoyed themselves, especially without the kids. They also learned the difference between Maine lobsters and those up there. lol
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@DianneN (246334)
• United States
7 Aug 18
@FayeHazel It is so pretty. Kate is cute, but not as unusual as Harlow. She looks so much like her mother!!!
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@FayeHazel (40248)
• United States
7 Aug 18
@DianneN I like that name, Harlow , too
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@DeborahDiane (40042)
• Laguna Woods, California
7 Aug 18
@DianneN - Yes, this has been a very busy time in your family's life. Other than the new baby, which we will be seeing soon, and the granddaughter who will be leaving for vet school in Granada in four days, the rest of our family seems pretty settled right now. Enjoy all the activity. These are blessed times.
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@DeborahDiane (40042)
• Laguna Woods, California
7 Aug 18
@DianneN - Thanks so much!
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@DianneN (246334)
• United States
7 Aug 18
We are always busy it seems. Our son stops by twice a day to visit the kitties. He's here right now. lol
They love the the house! The noise hasn't started, yet, but is being lined up. They will be working while the work is going on, unless our son isn't busy with work. My husband was there for a furniture delivery and was on call for an oil fillup.
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@FayeHazel (40248)
• United States
7 Aug 18
What book are you reading?
Life sounds good, happy both the kids are having fun at camp and I think it's good you are keeping both kitties until all the hubub settles down. My little houseguest went home a couple days ago. Bah humbug!
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@DianneN (246334)
• United States
14 Aug 18
@FayeHazel That photo is precious and Bridgette is so darn adorable!!!!!!!! Her eyes are the same color as Doodles. 
I love thrillers, mysteries, and historical fiction, but I'll read anything.
I love thrillers, mysteries, and historical fiction, but I'll read anything.1 person likes this
@FayeHazel (40248)
• United States
8 Aug 18
@DianneN Oh no problem. I have that issue too with names. :-) What kind of things do you like to read, generally?
Oh yes, I'm a little bummed about Bridgette going home. I miss her meeting me at the door, guarding while I sleep, and even putting her food out. But the sooner she goes home, the sooner he can bring her back. :-)
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@AdamTheChespin (11)
• Murfreesboro, Tennessee
6 Aug 18
Not much newt here other than buying 2 copies of old MAD Magazine off amazon. Also, that’s a cute newt. Yes I just rhymed.
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@AdamTheChespin (11)
• Murfreesboro, Tennessee
6 Aug 18
@DianneN I’m also cute by the way.
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@shaggin (71659)
• United States
4 Sep 18
First part about your grand son was awesome then I got to the part about the princesses and Nicole Richie and eeekk that's just so neat! Your granddaughter is going to be so excited to go back to school and tell all this news to her friends.
That is so sweet your son is stopping by so often to see you now that he lives nearby. I missed so many of your posts. I can't wait to read the rest when I get done with all my notifications that I am so behind on.
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@DianneN (246334)
• United States
5 Sep 18
Oh, don't worry. I know how notifications pile up when we aren't here. The Ice Princess texts with all her camper friends, including little Harlow/Kate as she's called. However, she has no idea about her mom or Lionel Richie. She knows who Madonna is, but never knew she skated with her adopted daughter in a show. No need for her to know these things, yet.
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@allknowing (130067)
• India
6 Aug 18
Have you dug into your ancestry? Surely you belong to royalty as well, as can be seen how your princess got attracted to the real princesses. 
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@allknowing (130067)
• India
7 Aug 18
@DianneN Blue blood is thicker than water (lol)
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@RasmaSandra (73198)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
7 Aug 18
Sounds like a lot of excitement in your part of the world. Nothing eventful here at the moment but I am beginning to think that I will not let my roots set in Florida. Time will tell.
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@RasmaSandra (73198)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
8 Aug 18
@DianneN lots to get used to. I can only get around on foot so I cannot go far and buses are few and far between so something I will have to still figure out. It isn't easy and I am on my own.
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@DianneN (246334)
• United States
14 Aug 18
@RasmaSandra Yikes! I can see that as a huge problem.
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@just4him (305442)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
7 Aug 18
Your grandson is well rounded athletically and technologically as well. It will be interesting with the interests of both your grandchildren where they will land career wise, but there's lots of time to think about that. They need to enjoy childhood first. Can't your husband withdraw his bid? Then you won't need to worry about the bidding war.
Now that kind of vacation would be perfect for me, the whole place to myself. I could explore without crowds.
Yes, you did have a typical day. 
Yes, you did have a typical day. 1 person likes this
@DianneN (246334)
• United States
14 Aug 18
@just4him Time will tell what the kids will do. They are still so young and things change so quickly with them. Now our grandson loves tennis and wants to squeeze in lessons along with being his team's goalie. I don't know how he will manage it. lol
No condo. The highest bid went $900,000 more than my husband's bid. It was an experience, but he's good with it and I'm happy. I still can't comprehend how much someone was willing to pay for a 1 bedroom!
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@DianneN (246334)
• United States
8 Aug 18
I hope I live long enough to see how the kids wind up. Right now, my granddaughter can only think of being in the Olympics or a star on Broadway, lol, and my grandson sees himself as a goalie for some major hockey team or a scientist. Kids! LOL! They are young, and can change their minds any minute of course.
My husband doesn't want to withdraw his bid. That's the crazy thing! Grrrr! We are still waiting to hear, but he won't up his offer, so that's a good thing. I'm content knowing he won't get the co-op.
Imagine a place with a busy season and no one there to bother you?
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@just4him (305442)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
8 Aug 18
@DianneN I remember wanting to be a nurse from a very early age. The closest I came was a nurse's aide. Yes, career goals change. With what your grandchildren want to do, they can do both. It would be great if he gets a career as a goalie. But you can only play so long. He'll need to be able to do something else, and what better plan than a scientist since he has a great interest in it? It's the same for the Ice Princess. You can only skate so long, then you need to do something else with your life.
That would be heaven. Oh wait, you like the busyness of everything. You social butterfly you.
I'm glad he won't be putting in another bid, so that pretty much guarantees you won't get the apartment or condo, or whatever it is he has a bid on.
I'm glad he won't be putting in another bid, so that pretty much guarantees you won't get the apartment or condo, or whatever it is he has a bid on. 1 person likes this
@amitkokiladitya (171936)
• Agra, India
6 Aug 18
Seems life is good.keep enjoying it to the fullest
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@amitkokiladitya (171936)
• Agra, India
7 Aug 18
@DianneN yes..and this is what keeps the spark up
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@Shellyann36 (11385)
• United States
8 Aug 18
Lots of entertaining stuff going on. You stay so busy!
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@much2say (53907)
• Los Angeles, California
11 Aug 18
I missed your newts ! Both grands and their parents sound like they have been having a most excellent summer . Glad the kitties are well taken care of during the mansion construction! Oh wow, so your husband did put in a bid! And you are having "the usual" wonderful summer too .
! Both grands and their parents sound like they have been having a most excellent summer . Glad the kitties are well taken care of during the mansion construction! Oh wow, so your husband did put in a bid! And you are having "the usual" wonderful summer too .1 person likes this
@DianneN (246334)
• United States
15 Aug 18
Well, my summer has taken a huge turn for the worse. Hopefully, I will have time to write about what's going on soon. I must try to finish my notifications first as I promised. Many people outbid my husband's above asking price bid. Glad he didn't get the co-op, especially right now.
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!!!!! 
@Jessabuma (31700)
• Baguio, Philippines
6 Aug 18
I am glad to know all these things happen to your family. Stay happy and blessed
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@Jessabuma (31700)
• Baguio, Philippines
6 Aug 18
@DianneN Hehehe!!! You're welcome
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