Hi Friends!

@DianneN (246905)
United States
October 28, 2018 2:09pm CST
We’ve been running around like nuts since Friday. My husband is happily relaxing in front of the TV, watching football. So I don’t bore you to death, in a nutshell, we met our son, his wife, and the grandkids in NYC to participate in Halloween festivities. We drove back to New York to the airport on Saturday. Our younger son and his bride flew to Belize for some R&R to snorkel, soak up the sun, and relax after the tough time of losing Kuma, his cat. On the way home, we snuck back to NYC without telling our older son, for ME shopping on Fifth Avenue. I believe I bought out all the clothes, handbags, shoes, and jewelry New York City has to offer. We also had dinner at The Palm. But the most unbelievable happened. We forgot to check our mail on both Friday and Saturday, so after tennis and brunch at our club this morning, my husband opened our mailbox. In it was a check from our state. Apparently, they owed us $29,000+. Who knew? We decided to split it with our kids. Won’t they be surprised!,,,,
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@MALUSE (69413)
• Germany
28 Oct 18
Such surprises are certainly welcome.
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@DianneN (246905)
• United States
28 Oct 18
Oh, they sure are!!!!
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@theBlock (2657)
• United States
29 Oct 18
@DianneN Hey, girl! Hope all is well! Dang, I think I owe the state of Florida $29,000 bucks. That's why I'm in California. Um ... I'm mean Arizona. Ok, Bangladesh.... Gotta go---
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@DianneN (246905)
• United States
31 Oct 18
I needed that laugh. Life has been the pits, lately.
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@theBlock (2657)
• United States
31 Oct 18
@DianneN Pits? Ok, whose butt you want me to kick?
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@DianneN (246905)
• United States
31 Oct 18
@theBlock Just life’s butt. Thank you!
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@dodo19 (47082)
• Beaconsfield, Quebec
28 Oct 18
Wow, they definitely owed you guys quite a bit. I'm sure your kids will be surprised and appreciate it.
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@dodo19 (47082)
• Beaconsfield, Quebec
28 Oct 18
@DianneN Who knew for sure. It's nice that they'll just invest. Smart.
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@DianneN (246905)
• United States
28 Oct 18
I guess they owed my hubs quite a bit, but who knew? The kids will probably shove it into their investment accounts, which will make us happy.
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@DianneN (246905)
• United States
28 Oct 18
@dodo19 They learned that from their dad, not me. . Thank you!!!!
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@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
29 Oct 18
Oh,. unexpected wealth , when you are already wealthy. That's good that you split it with your kids. You already have a lot of them anyway. By the way, look at your grandaugher. She's like a lady already in sitting - crossed legs. So like the grandmother,
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@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
31 Oct 18
@DianneN You and your hubby are generous parents. Your kids must be so proud of the both of you. Yes, she is growing to be a lady very fast.
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@DianneN (246905)
• United States
31 Oct 18
@SIMPLYD Our kids do love us, but we are more proud of them. Thank you!!!
@DianneN (246905)
• United States
31 Oct 18
They say the rich get richer, but that's not us! . The kids could use the extra money. I just looked at my granddaughter and now see that her legs are crossed. . I only noticed her Halloween leggings before. She is growing up too fast!!!!
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@cintol (11261)
• United States
28 Oct 18
Wow, that is the best kind of surprise to get, glad you had a good time. Look at that, your shopping spree was FREE!
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@DianneN (246905)
• United States
31 Oct 18
@cintol If you're like me, and I know you are, you'd do anything for your kids.
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@DianneN (246905)
• United States
29 Oct 18
Yes, we were shocked and pleasantly surprised. Too bad we are giving the money to the kids. I now have to hope we have another surprise before the bills come in. lol
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@cintol (11261)
• United States
29 Oct 18
@DianneN Well they will be surprised for sure, the things we do for our kids huh.
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@CarolDM (203452)
• Nashville, Tennessee
28 Oct 18
That is a great surprise. Wow!
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@DianneN (246905)
• United States
28 Oct 18
@CarolDM I know they will stick it into their investment accounts and pretend it's not there. My husband raised them right.
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@DianneN (246905)
• United States
28 Oct 18
We couldn't believe it. I know the kids will be happy to receive it.
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@CarolDM (203452)
• Nashville, Tennessee
28 Oct 18
@DianneN Well I guess they will be happy.
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@1hopefulman (45123)
• Canada
28 Oct 18
Wow, what a nice surprise! I wonder if my province (state) will remember how much they owe me?
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@1hopefulman (45123)
• Canada
29 Oct 18
@DianneN Maybe I should move to America!
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@DianneN (246905)
• United States
28 Oct 18
That can only happen in America.
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@DianneN (246905)
• United States
29 Oct 18
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@caopaopao (12395)
• China
29 Oct 18
That was a great surprise. You always think about the kids. That's very thoughtful.
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@DianneN (246905)
• United States
31 Oct 18
We still can't believe it, and thank you. Our kids always come first in our lives.
@amadeo (111948)
• United States
28 Oct 18
an early Christmas gift.How wonderful
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@DianneN (246905)
• United States
28 Oct 18
Money is good any time of year!
@amadeo (111948)
• United States
28 Oct 18
@DianneN Yes it is very much so.
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@ilocosboy (45157)
• Philippines
29 Oct 18
Such a wonderful life. I'm glad you're having a wonderful day. And that check, that will brighten up the day of your kids.
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@DianneN (246905)
• United States
29 Oct 18
The kids don’t know about the money, but will certainly be surprised. Thanks so much.
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@Courage7 (19633)
• United States
28 Oct 18
What??? That is a good chunk of check Dianne!! Yay!! Oh I bet that was fun the Halloween stuff with your grandchildren too. Good glad your son and wife went to Belize too.
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@DianneN (246905)
• United States
28 Oct 18
We couldn't believe that check!!!! We had a wonderful time seeing our little babies and son and his wife. I will only get to see them once more before we go to Florida. I'm thrilled she took time off from work to go to Belize, especially after going to Vancouver for their first anniversary last month, but she knew my son needed to get away from here. He's still so upset about Kuma.
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@DianneN (246905)
• United States
28 Oct 18
@Courage7 My son had her for 10 years. He got her a month after getting Doodles.
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@Courage7 (19633)
• United States
28 Oct 18
@DianneN Yes how long did they have Kuma?
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@arunima25 (85328)
• Bangalore, India
29 Oct 18
That is a good amount. Congratulations!! You seem to have had a great time with your family and grand kids and the best part would have been all that grand shopping. They look adorable in that picture.
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@DianneN (246905)
• United States
31 Oct 18
Many thanks. It was just what we all needed, after all.
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@arunima25 (85328)
• Bangalore, India
2 Nov 18
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@Janet357 (75656)
28 Oct 18
Well more shopping will indeed happen:) it’s an unexpected blessing:)
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@DianneN (246905)
• United States
28 Oct 18
Shopping is my middle name!
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@DianneN (246905)
• United States
29 Oct 18
@Janet357 (75656)
29 Oct 18
@DianneN it is isn’t obvious ms. D:)
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@debjani1 (7207)
29 Oct 18
The kids will definitely surprised.
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@DianneN (246905)
• United States
29 Oct 18
Oh, yes they will!
@GardenGerty (157553)
• United States
29 Oct 18
Wow, that is quite a windfall. It will help replenish your shopping funds.
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@DianneN (246905)
• United States
31 Oct 18
Yes, it was a windfall and totally a shocker. Nothing will ever replenish my shopping funds.
@zebra2222 (5269)
• United States
29 Oct 18
That is a very pleasant surprise.
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@DianneN (246905)
• United States
31 Oct 18
Thanks!
@ridingbet (66857)
• Philippines
29 Oct 18
wow, nice surprise from your mailbox.
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@DianneN (246905)
• United States
31 Oct 18
I agree! We were shocked!
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@andriaperry (116860)
• Anniston, Alabama
29 Oct 18
Love getting serious amount of money.
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@DianneN (246905)
• United States
29 Oct 18
Any amount will do! lol
• Peoria, Arizona
29 Oct 18
I don't think my entire family has seen that amount at any one time.
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@DianneN (246905)
• United States
29 Oct 18
I must admit, it’s a bit unusual for us, too.
@JustBhem (70555)
• Davao, Philippines
29 Oct 18
I bet it's huge. It can be an early present for them.
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@DianneN (246905)
• United States
31 Oct 18
Thank you. I am sure they will invest it.
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