He's Not in It, So There

@DianneN (254926)

United States

December 13, 2017 2:24pm CST

My husband didn't want me to take any photos, especially of him, so I gave him my iPhone and asked if he'd mind taking a photo of my brother and me. That was just what he wanted to hear. It's become a tradition to take "first day in Florida" photos of friends and family. My brother flew down yesterday for one week to open his condo and receive shipment of one of his cars. We picked him up at the airport and invited him to our place for cocktails and dinner. I swear we see him and his wife more in Florida than we do in Connecticut. Do you see family often?

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@Madshadi (8840)

• Brussels, Belgium

13 Dec 17

I see my parents once a year. We live in different countries. It's a nice shot

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@Madshadi (8840)

• Brussels, Belgium

13 Dec 17

@DianneN it really does. Especially as they grow older

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@DianneN (254926)

• United States

13 Dec 17

@Madshadi I'm sure it does.

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@DianneN (254926)

• United States

13 Dec 17

Different countries must make it very difficult!!!

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@Kandae11 (57233)

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13 Dec 17

Except for my son, my main family live overseas, but I am right next door to other family members. Nice pictures.

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@DianneN (254926)

• United States

13 Dec 17

You have family all over the place! Not us. Thank you.

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@snowy22315 (208846)

• United States

13 Dec 17

Nice pic..not that much but I did see them last month. My cousins hub is a car guy too and has made a fortune with it..He just has a business knack I think.

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@DianneN (254926)

• United States

13 Dec 17

Thanks! Does your cousin transport cars?

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@1hopefulman (45111)

• Canada

13 Dec 17

So, your husband would rather be the photographer rather than in the photograph.

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@DianneN (254926)

• United States

13 Dec 17

Obviously!

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@DeborahDiane (40845)

• Laguna Woods, California

13 Dec 17

@DianneN - We see our spread out family as often as possible. In fact, about 90% of our travel these days involves seeing our family ... either our kids or our siblings. Family is very precious and, as we age, we never know how much longer our siblings and older family members are going to live.

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@DianneN (254926)

• United States

13 Dec 17

Yes, I know how spread out your family is and totally understand. We are so lucky to have loving families worth visiting. I can't believe how some people aren't on speaking terms with their own mother! How horrid is that?

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@DianneN (254926)

• United States

16 Dec 17

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@JudyEv (382019)

• Rockingham, Australia

13 Dec 17

Most of our siblings we see fairly regularly, the son in Melbourne perhaps once a year and the one in Ireland about every two years.

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@DianneN (254926)

• United States

13 Dec 17

I know your boys are far apart. Do they get to see each other?

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@shaggin (74988)

• United States

14 Dec 17

I love how he's dressed! I like your tradition of taking photos when you arrive. Thats always fun to post on facebook. My mother is going to Florida for a few weeks after Christmas.

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@shaggin (74988)

• United States

14 Dec 17

@DianneN She goes with her "friend" I think they stay in Daytona Beach. My late husbands family has quite a few people living in Florida but I'm not sure where. I remember hearing the name Fruitland Park but thats all I recall.

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@DianneN (254926)

• United States

14 Dec 17

Thank you! He owned a men's clothing company years ago. He is a sharp dresser with good taste. I did post it on Facebook lol. How nice that your mother will be able to come to Florida. Where does she stay?

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@DianneN (254926)

• United States

14 Dec 17

@shaggin That's sweet that she goes with her friend. I never heard of Fruitland Park. Florida is a long state. lol

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@LovingMyBabies (85923)

• Valdosta, Georgia

14 Dec 17

Glad you spent time together, cute picture. =) We don't see family often since we live far from each other and everyone has so many life expenses, traveling just isn't one that we can afford.

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@LovingMyBabies (85923)

• Valdosta, Georgia

14 Dec 17

@DianneN Yes it would!

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@DianneN (254926)

• United States

14 Dec 17

Thank you! With five children, it certainly would be a fortune to travel!

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@yugocean (9963)

• India

14 Dec 17

I thought if your brother come from long distance, then he might stay for few days with you. When we go and met our relatves, or when they come to meet us, all stay in home unless there is less room, and this is always fine.

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@yugocean (9963)

• India

15 Dec 17

@DianneN Thats fine, he can stay there and his family too if everyone comes with him.

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@DianneN (254926)

• United States

15 Dec 17

He has his own condo in our two condo development. He bought it during his second visit with us.

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@jstory07 (148731)

• Roseburg, Oregon

13 Dec 17

I seen them everyday when we lived in Colorado. All of them have been here once.

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@DianneN (254926)

• United States

13 Dec 17

At least you've seen them all since you moved.

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@bluesa (15022)

• Johannesburg, South Africa

14 Dec 17

You look so lovely, Dianne! Your brother had something to say to your hubby during this shot

. A great photo

. Yesterday my Mom had to see her brothers...it was a good/sad visit.

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@bluesa (15022)

• Johannesburg, South Africa

19 Dec 17

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@DianneN (254926)

• United States

15 Dec 17

Thank you! My brother talks more than I do and always has something to say.

I saw your PM.

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Lenore Plassman

@sallypup (69174)

• Centralia, Washington

13 Dec 17

That's a comfy photo. No on seeing family often. Last time I saw family was last June and for about half an hour.

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Lenore Plassman

@sallypup (69174)

• Centralia, Washington

13 Dec 17

@DianneN Maybe I should call you Grandma Walton?

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@DianneN (254926)

• United States

13 Dec 17

@sallypup You certainly may! lol

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@DianneN (254926)

• United States

13 Dec 17

At home in CT, we see the kids more than anyone else.

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Valerie J. Routhieaux

@just4him (323168)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

14 Dec 17

Nice picture. Also 'liked' it on FB. I see my children often, but not my siblings.

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@DianneN (254926)

• United States

15 Dec 17

@just4him Not too bad at all.

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@DianneN (254926)

• United States

15 Dec 17

I noticed! Thank you. There you got to see two photos. lol Do your siblings live far?

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@just4him (323168)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

15 Dec 17

@DianneN An hour for my sister, about half an hour for my brother.

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@Keyia120 (1219)

• United States

14 Dec 17

Nope, I moved from Texas to California and no one has lifted no finger or anything to come see me but they want me to hop on a plane with my two boys though and come see them lol. I have not seen my family since 2011.

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@DianneN (254926)

• United States

15 Dec 17

Wow! I suppose they are too cheap, lazy, or can't be bothered. lol

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@DianneN (254926)

• United States

15 Dec 17

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@Keyia120 (1219)

• United States

15 Dec 17

@DianneN Bahaha yeah I tell you like my husband mom can come here and she works, but none of them can raise a hand to come see me. Like my mom would say well she has money so she can do that but I am like you can save up I mean I have been here for like six years now.

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@allknowing (153544)

• India

14 Dec 17

Did not know you had a brother. That is a nice photo. Don't you have anything better to do than just have dinners and cocktails in Florida

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@allknowing (153544)

• India

14 Dec 17

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@DianneN (254926)

• United States

14 Dec 17

Thank you and lol! It's the life here!

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@sjvg1976 (42727)

• Delhi, India

14 Dec 17

I live in a joint family and my in laws are not far away from my place so I see them all very frequently.

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@DianneN (254926)

• United States

15 Dec 17

That's wonderful! You are very lucky!

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@rebelann (117220)

• El Paso, Texas

13 Dec 17

I'm thousands of miles from any family I'd like to see but we keep in touch via email or FB.

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@rebelann (117220)

• El Paso, Texas

14 Dec 17

Stationed in Korea for now @DianneN he's a cousin.

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@DianneN (254926)

• United States

13 Dec 17

Technology is so wonderful for that! Where does your family live?

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@HazySue (39265)

• Gouverneur, New York

14 Dec 17

Nice picture of you and your brother. Have a nice visit.

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@DianneN (254926)

• United States

14 Dec 17

Thank you, Sue. We have both been busy settling up our condos.

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@Courtlynn (67089)

• United States

13 Dec 17

Very nice picture, glad your husband took it for you. I see the only 'family' we count.

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@DianneN (254926)

• United States

13 Dec 17

Thanks, and glad you have family that counts!

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@Courtlynn (67089)

• United States

13 Dec 17

@DianneN me too.

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@FayeHazel (40230)

• United States

14 Dec 17

I see my parents a lot :-) I'm thankful. No extended family though. Hi Dianne's brother!

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@DianneN (254926)

• United States

15 Dec 17

Glad you see your parents a lot. I miss mine so much!

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