Next Friday!

@DianneN (254926)
United States
May 31, 2019 10:47am CST
Friday has always been my favorite day, and today is no exception. However, I’m over the moon excited about returning north to see all my loved ones for almost six entire months! Our plane arrives around 3:00PM next Thursday, and our son will pick us up from the airport. Our home is 45 minutes from there, but the roads are usually clogged with traffic. Since we will arrive at our home so late, we will have things to do to settle back in. That is why I decided to wait until Friday morning to get Doodles back from our son. Our son, whose cat Doodles belongs to, will get his wife’s cat, Fredo, who has been living with her parents while we’ve been in Florida. They can’t live together, because Doodles prefers being the Alpha male. We adore him and are happy to have him back living with us. Isn’t it crazy what we do for our pets and loved ones?
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@BelleStarr (61463)
• United States
31 May 19
lol Yes it is but they give us so much back in unconditional love!! I will be happy to know you are back in the rainy north.
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@DianneN (254926)
• United States
31 May 19
That they do. And you are a stinker!
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@BelleStarr (61463)
• United States
31 May 19
@DianneN lol It just feels right when you are close by, at least I didn't say the frozen north which it pretty much has been lol
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@DianneN (254926)
• United States
31 May 19
@BelleStarr I’ve heard all about it from our son and Doodles through FaceTime multiple times a week. I hope I can bring some sunshine and warm weather when we return. I will be back in CT on Thursday no matter what the weather is like.
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
31 May 19
There is Doodles, looking so handsome. Happy for you my friend. I do crazy things for my cats for sure.
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@DianneN (254926)
• United States
31 May 19
He’s my handsome fat little baby and I’m itching to sink my teeth into him. Lol! I know you do crazy things for your puffballs, too.
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@Aquitaine24 (12000)
• San Jose, California
8 Jun 19
He is a handsome kitty indeed.
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@LadyDuck (502396)
• Italy
1 Jun 19
The "back to north" gets closer and Doodles feels that you are "coming home" I am sure. The weather is finally nice here and I am sure that it will be fine when you are back home. The sun smiles to beautiful people.
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@LadyDuck (502396)
• Italy
5 Jun 19
@DianneN The hot weather started two days ago here, no more rain and cloudy days, it is finally summer.
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@DianneN (254926)
• United States
5 Jun 19
Aww, thank you! I can’t believe we leave tomorrow! It will be warm there, but I don’t care if we have a blizzard. I can’t wait to see everyone. I already said goodbye to Orville in case I don’t see him before we leave.
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@LadyDuck (502396)
• Italy
9 Jun 19
@DianneN Yesterday (Saturday) it was very hot, this morning it is cloudy, we expect rain and thunderstorms in late afternoon. Rain is good for the garden.
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@simone10 (54180)
• Louisville, Kentucky
31 May 19
So, all of you split custody of Doodles? Is it six months? I bet you really hate to have to give him back.
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@simone10 (54180)
• Louisville, Kentucky
2 Jun 19
@DianneN I bet he misses you too. That is very kind and thoughtful of you and your husband to do this for your son. Does Doodles ever get confused?
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@DianneN (254926)
• United States
5 Jun 19
@simone10 Not at all. He walks in like he’s never left. lol
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@DianneN (254926)
• United States
31 May 19
Basically, we do have to split custody. Lol! I cry every time we have to say goodbye. I adore that cat. He makes us laugh and is so good.
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@wolfgirl569 (135690)
• Marion, Ohio
1 Jun 19
I know we will see lots of pictures when you do get him
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@wolfgirl569 (135690)
• Marion, Ohio
5 Jun 19
@DianneN Have a safe trip.
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@DianneN (254926)
• United States
8 Jun 19
@wolfgirl569 Thank you. We had a great flight, but am busy settling in now. Will be back when the whirlwind is over.
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@DianneN (254926)
• United States
5 Jun 19
I think I get more photos of him while we are in Florida. We leave tomorrow!
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@nela13 (59367)
• Portugal
1 Jun 19
I believe you are quite excited in going back to the north to be with your family. Hope you have a safe trip.
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@DianneN (254926)
• United States
1 Jun 19
Thank you! I’m very excited. It’s been a long time.
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@DianneN (254926)
• United States
4 Jun 19
@nela13 Yes! Just stopped to do a few notifications before our dinner. Enjoying life and preparing to leave.
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@nela13 (59367)
• Portugal
4 Jun 19
@DianneN in two days you will be there
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@much2say (57760)
• Los Angeles, California
5 Jun 19
Boy am I late . . . it really is near "next" Friday! Oh my gosh . . . I am realizing you will be flying back tomorrow - you must be super busy right now! Geez, did time fly or what . . . hard to believe half the year is over . . . and you will soon be back up north! Well I'm sure Doodles will be quite happy and over the moon when you return ! Happy and safe travels tomorrow . . . best of luck with any last minute stuff you're doing today!!
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@much2say (57760)
• Los Angeles, California
10 Jun 19
@DianneN It must feel great to be back again! I'm sure Doodles missed you all plenty - and now he's got it all back too !!
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@DianneN (254926)
• United States
8 Jun 19
Thanks for stopping by. We were busy closing the condo down and now are home busy settling in. And my Doodles didn't miss a beat settling into our house. I adore that cat!!!!
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@DianneN (254926)
• United States
10 Jun 19
@much2say Thanks! We are all very happy to be reunited.
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@garymarsh6 (24005)
• United Kingdom
5 Jun 19
Hopefully it has warned up for you by time you go home. Just imagine missed you by a couple of weeks!
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@DianneN (254926)
• United States
5 Jun 19
It has warmed up and will be toasty when we return tomorrow! We will be in New York next Tuesday. Sorry we missed each other.
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@ramapo17 (30441)
• Melbourne, Florida
5 Jun 19
If I remember you live in New York, So, you are going home from Florida and I am going back home to Florida from New Jersey. Traveling is so much easier than the days of the past. Have a safe trip.
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@ramapo17 (30441)
• Melbourne, Florida
5 Jun 19
@DianneN It's nice to have choices.
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@ramapo17 (30441)
• Melbourne, Florida
8 Jun 19
@DianneN What part of Florida do you live in now? I moved from New Jersey to the Pocono Mountains in Pennsylvania to Melbourne Florida. I miss New Jersey a lot but my husband hates the cold. Can't please everyone.
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@DianneN (254926)
• United States
5 Jun 19
I live in Connecticut, but will be in New York and New Jersey next week, too. Lol! Safe travels to you, too. Actually, we are Florida residents now, so our house in Connecticut will be our vacation home. Go figure.lol
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@just4him (323168)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
2 Jun 19
Yes, it is and I know you're excited and counting the days now.
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@DianneN (254926)
• United States
2 Jun 19
4 more sleeps to go!
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@just4him (323168)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
2 Jun 19
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@Elizaby (6902)
• Pensacola, Florida
5 Jun 19
Poor Doodles you are going to be in the same town and you are going to make him wait one more night beofre seeing and bringing him home
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@DianneN (254926)
• United States
5 Jun 19
Poor me for having to wait!
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@Hannihar (130150)
• Israel
21 Jul 19
@DianneN I bet it was great getting back to family, friends and Doodles. We certainly do things for our pets out of love while others that do not understand think they are crazy. I know this is an old post but saw it on the side and had to go into it. I also think Doodles is very handsome.
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@DianneN (254926)
• United States
21 Jul 19
My husband thinks I'm crazy the way I treat Doodles like a baby, but he just laughs. It was great getting back to see everyone. Thanks for stopping by here. I do have a new post out, which won't make you too happy to read.
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@DianneN (254926)
• United States
21 Jul 19
@Hannihar Oh, no, nothing like that. It was my latest post. You will see it.
@Hannihar (130150)
• Israel
21 Jul 19
@DianneN Is it a post that Doodles is not with you anymore. Where can I find the post? I am experiencing sad things and people I know dying and it makes me very sad.
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@ShifaLk (17811)
• India
31 May 19
Fridays are your favourite because you have date night right Hehe
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@DianneN (254926)
• United States
31 May 19
You are right!
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@DianneN (254926)
• United States
31 May 19
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@ShifaLk (17811)
• India
31 May 19
@DianneN haha i know so much
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@arunima25 (93194)
• Bangalore, India
31 May 19
Doodles looks a perfect cat model. You must be looking forward to meeting your loved ones up North and it is almost around the corner. We surely do a lot of crazy things for our pets and loved ones. They are priceless
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@DianneN (254926)
• United States
31 May 19
Doodles can be very controlling, but I love him anyway. I’m very excited to see my family after over 6 months away from them. And you are so right about them all being priceless. We have such love in our hearts, that we’d do anything and everything for them.
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@arunima25 (93194)
• Bangalore, India
1 Jun 19
@DianneN Life is worth only if we have some precious ones to live for.
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@allknowing (153544)
• India
1 Jun 19
You have so much to look forward too.
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@allknowing (153544)
• India
9 Jun 19
@DianneN It's Sunday here. You must have by now settled down.
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@DianneN (254926)
• United States
8 Jun 19
I sure do. Right now we are overwhelmed with settling in and so busy.
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@DianneN (254926)
• United States
9 Jun 19
@allknowing Dealing with cable company, a rock wall that collapsed, weeds, unpacking, and seeing lots of family and friends.
@JESSY3236 (22246)
• United States
25 Jun 19
Lily doesn't like my uncle's cats. My uncle's cats are Doodlebug and Buster. Lily is ok with Buster, but Doodlebug is mean to me and Lily. I think it's because my uncle and his"friend" used to play with Doodlebug in a mean way.
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@DianneN (254926)
• United States
28 Jun 19
That is very sad to hear. You are right about how an animal is treated and how if affects their behavior.
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@LindaOHio (222314)
• United States
31 May 19
Boy, it's right around the corner! You'll have to get a whole new schedule going once you're home. Do you have a lot of friends up north? That's a good picture of Doodles. Hugs.
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@DianneN (254926)
• United States
31 May 19
I can’t believe how fast it’s coming! Hopefully, I will fall into my old routines. I do have a lot of friends up north, too, and already have plans to see them. Thank you! I love that Doodles way too much!
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@DianneN (254926)
• United States
31 May 19
@LindaOHio True, but several live in Connecticut and New York. We will see many of them.
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@LindaOHio (222314)
• United States
31 May 19
@DianneN And then you will miss your friends down South about the time it's ready to come back down!
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@FayeHazel (40230)
• United States
31 May 19
Yay Doods! That's a great photo. Seriously. It could be on cat food cans or a calendar or something
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@DianneN (254926)
• United States
31 May 19
It could if my son would clean the bunk from his eye.
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@DianneN (254926)
• United States
31 May 19
@FayeHazel Me and my BIG mouth.
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@FayeHazel (40230)
• United States
31 May 19
@DianneN lol I didn't even notice until you said
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@didinedhia (8482)
• Algeria
1 Jun 19
Yesit is really crazy. The pic looks amazing
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@DianneN (254926)
• United States
5 Jun 19
Thank you. I will miss this place, but will return in six months.
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@DianneN (254926)
• United States
8 Jun 19
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• Algeria
5 Jun 19
@DianneN yesss
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@LowRiderX (22901)
• Serbia
1 Jun 19
This is normal, and they count as family membersJust, too bad they do not know how to talk
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@DianneN (254926)
• United States
1 Jun 19
Oh, you should hear Doodles talk. He curses, too.
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@DianneN (254926)
• United States
2 Jun 19
@LowRiderX It’s true!
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@LowRiderX (22901)
• Serbia
2 Jun 19
@DianneN Ahahaha, I can imagine
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