Life’s a Beach

@DianneN (246452)
United States
August 12, 2019 8:03am CST
Hi friends! We have been away the entire weekend with another couple to celebrate his birthday. We spent a day in Mystic Seaport where we shopped and had cocktails and appetizers. From there, we went to Waters Edge for dinner overlooking the water. We had dinner yesterday at a beautiful marina on the way home. The amazing part of our weekend away was that we stayed in a friend’s beach house free of charge. This friend’s husband was the founding partner in the law firm that our son is using for his divorce. I saw her the weekend before at a party when she offered my husband and me the keys. We left her two bottles of French champagne in her refrigerator and sent her a gift basket of goodies. Included in the basket was a gift certificate for a massage, facial, manicure, and pedicure at the spa at Waters Edge and a dining gift certificate as a huge thank you! What a fabulous and fun weekend getaway we had! How was yours? *Photo is my son’s from his vacation*
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@DocAndersen (54413)
• United States
12 Aug 19
i pulled weeds in the back yard does that count as exciting?
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@DianneN (246452)
• United States
12 Aug 19
No. I pulled some early this morning when I took Doodles the cat out for his first walk.
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@LindaOHio (153181)
• United States
12 Aug 19
@DocAndersen Oh, Scott, that's a hoot! Your exciting weekend compares with mine...I did nothing.
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@DocAndersen (54413)
• United States
12 Aug 19
@LindaOHio you would have thought I threatened to kill the twins when we were weeding. Actually, I may have now that I think about it..
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@JohnRoberts (109865)
• Los Angeles, California
12 Aug 19
You mean you shopped! I think hubby stayed back and relaxed!
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@DianneN (246452)
• United States
12 Aug 19
No, he carries the bags. So does my friend’s husband. lol
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@DianneN (246452)
• United States
12 Aug 19
@JohnRoberts That’s ALL they’re good for.
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@JohnRoberts (109865)
• Los Angeles, California
12 Aug 19
@DianneN Women! That's what they think husbands are good for lol!
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@Tampa_girl7 (48855)
• United States
12 Aug 19
What a treat that must have been
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@Tampa_girl7 (48855)
• United States
12 Aug 19
@DianneN I'd love to stay in the beach.
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@DianneN (246452)
• United States
12 Aug 19
@Tampa_girl7 The beach wasn’t as nice as those in Florida, but it still was spectacular!
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@DianneN (246452)
• United States
12 Aug 19
Yes, it was!
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@MALUSE (69428)
• Germany
12 Aug 19
What's the meaning of 'Life's a beach'? I don't know this saying.
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@MALUSE (69428)
• Germany
12 Aug 19
@DianneN I see. I agree. Life on the beach is something I like, too. Of course, the expression makes sense only to people who know beaches. Someone living high up in the mountains wouldn't understand it.
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@DianneN (246452)
• United States
12 Aug 19
@MALUSE It may be used for any blissful event. Originally, it was to counteract the saying, “Life’s a b*tch” if you’ve heard that. lol
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@DianneN (246452)
• United States
12 Aug 19
It’s an expression meaning that something is fantastic or blissful.
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@andriaperry (116876)
• Anniston, Alabama
12 Aug 19
I did my usual. I have friends that will let me stay at their place too, yes close to the ocean but I have not went in a while. I am glad you have a wonderful time.
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@DianneN (246452)
• United States
12 Aug 19
Thank you! That’s what friends do for each other.
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@Bensen32 (27452)
• United States
12 Aug 19
Wow, that sounds like a very nice weekend. I can't say my weekend was very exciting but hey I wasn't at work so that was good.
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@DianneN (246452)
• United States
12 Aug 19
We did have a wonderful time and the weather was beautiful. Thank you! Glad you didn’t have to work, especially on a weekend!!!
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@DianneN (246452)
• United States
12 Aug 19
@Bensen32 Exactly. It would have been awful otherwise.
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@Bensen32 (27452)
• United States
12 Aug 19
@DianneN always good when the weather is cooperating with your plans.
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@allknowing (130088)
• India
13 Aug 19
I am trying out a new recipe - egg patties. You can take Solitaire as I know you will leave behind great thank you gifts
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@allknowing (130088)
• India
13 Aug 19
@DianneN You will not be happy with them as they do not like being cuddled. If you do not mind that they are all yours
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@DianneN (246452)
• United States
13 Aug 19
@allknowing Doodles isn’t a cuddler, so I’m good. Just let me know where to find the European toilets.
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@DianneN (246452)
• United States
13 Aug 19
Only if you leave the kitties there!
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@hostessman (11871)
• Tucson, Arizona
12 Aug 19
another beautiful story of a great time from the rich and the famous people of mylot//// lol/// sounds like a great time
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@DianneN (246452)
• United States
12 Aug 19
Thanks!
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• United States
12 Aug 19
What a great way to spend the weekend. I'm sure your friends will appreciate all the goodies you left for them. I love the Mystic Seaport
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@DianneN (246452)
• United States
12 Aug 19
Thank you! Yes, Mystic is awesome.
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@DeborahDiane (39965)
• Laguna Woods, California
13 Aug 19
@DianneN - That sounds like a wonderful weekend and you were a thoughtful guest, leaving behind such nice gifts. I'm sure they were appreciated. I'm glad to see that you continue to enjoy your extended stays in Florida.
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• Laguna Woods, California
13 Aug 19
@DianneN - Ahh! Yes, Connecticut has beautiful weather this time of year. This past weekend, our daughter who lives in Hastings-On-Hudson, New York took her teenage son down to visit our daughter in Delaware, as well as her husband and three kids. (The New York son-in-law stayed home). They all spent Saturday at a Delaware beach and had a wonderful time. The teenager was so sweet with the little kids, who are ages 6, 4 and 1. The baby hugged him so much when he was leaving, it warmed my heart to see the pictures!
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@DianneN (246452)
• United States
13 Aug 19
@DeborahDiane It’s been an ideal summer on the East Coast. So glad you’re grandkids got together and had fun.
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@DianneN (246452)
• United States
13 Aug 19
Thank you! I’m in Connecticut enjoying our beautiful summer weather.
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@LindaOHio (153181)
• United States
12 Aug 19
Well, first of all, it's fabulous to hear from you again. You've been missed. That sounds like a wonderful weekend with wonderful friends...and the beach house -- that's great! Had a boring weekend. Fabulous photo. Where was that again?
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@DianneN (246452)
• United States
12 Aug 19
Aww, thank you! The beach house was right on the water and was gorgeous! That photo was taken in Banff, not too far from Vancouver.
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@LindaOHio (153181)
• United States
12 Aug 19
@DianneN Beautiful shot!
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@DianneN (246452)
• United States
13 Aug 19
@LindaOHio I found out it’s in British Columbia. I know zilch about Canada except for where I’ve been.
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@ShifaLk (17817)
• India
17 Aug 19
Amazing... My days are good too. I am busy with the new job.
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@DianneN (246452)
• United States
20 Aug 19
Enjoy your new job. I’m so happy for you!
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@DianneN (246452)
• United States
26 Aug 19
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@ShifaLk (17817)
• India
26 Aug 19
@DianneN thank you so much, you are a true well wisher yes I am really enjoying it.
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@arunima25 (84953)
• Bangalore, India
21 Aug 19
That's a lovely picture Which place is that?? It sounds like a wonderful stay there at beach house. So nice of you to leave them such wonderful gifts. I am sure that they would have appreciated it.
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@DianneN (246452)
• United States
21 Aug 19
Thank you! That photo was from Banff in Canada when our son and his wife were on vacation a couple of weeks ago. Trust me when I say the gift cost a lot less than if we had stayed in the hotel. Worth every penny.
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@DianneN (246452)
• United States
26 Aug 19
@arunima25 Thanks!
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@arunima25 (84953)
• Bangalore, India
22 Aug 19
@DianneN Nice place.
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@profree2019 (1218)
• Barquisimeto, Venezuela
13 Aug 19
My house full of people, a big party. We celebrated four birthdays of the month and two graduations. Tido in a single celebration.
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@DianneN (246452)
• United States
13 Aug 19
That’s so exciting! I’m sure you had lots of fun.
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@DianneN (246452)
• United States
13 Aug 19
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• Barquisimeto, Venezuela
13 Aug 19
@DianneN You are right. It was spectacular.
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• United States
12 Aug 19
My weekend went by so quickly. I ran lots of errands for both days! and still not done Very generous of your friends to allow you to stay at their place and nice of you to send gifts as a thank you! Hope you have a wonderful day! + your sons photos he’s taken on his vacation are gorgeous!!
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• United States
14 Aug 19
@DianneN Yes very generous. Yes, still settling in and doing some mini renovations to our front and backyard and groceries.
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@DianneN (246452)
• United States
15 Aug 19
@DianneN (246452)
• United States
12 Aug 19
You seem to always be running errands! I think they were generous due to the fee they are charging our son, but it was still nice of her. Enjoy your day, too, and thank you!
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• United States
12 Aug 19
Wow, that is nice and that picture looks beautiful.
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• United States
13 Aug 19
@DianneN i bet, but that was a wonderful get away, I do believe you topped my weekend, lol
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@DianneN (246452)
• United States
12 Aug 19
Thank you and thank you! Now I’m exhausted and good for nothing.
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@avi256 (8489)
• Pune, India
12 Aug 19
I wish I had such amazing weekend..hadnt had such from long time.
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@DianneN (246452)
• United States
13 Aug 19
You will eventually. I’m retired now, so that makes things easier.
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@avi256 (8489)
• Pune, India
13 Aug 19
@DianneN Oh that's cool!!
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@Hannihar (129074)
• Israel
13 Aug 19
@DianneN I love the picture. I bet it was nice to stay at the beach house. Glad you had a nice weekend.
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@DianneN (246452)
• United States
14 Aug 19
Thank you! We had a wonderful time.
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@Hannihar (129074)
• Israel
14 Aug 19
@DianneN You are welcome and glad you did.
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@JustBhem (70601)
• Davao, Philippines
12 Aug 19
That was a nice photo.
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@DianneN (246452)
• United States
12 Aug 19
Thank you!
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@JustBhem (70601)
• Davao, Philippines
12 Aug 19
You are welcome @DianneN
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• Agra, India
13 Aug 19
Wow...the place looks mesmerizing.
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@DianneN (246452)
• United States
13 Aug 19
Pretty, but I’m sure it was freezing! lol
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• Agra, India
13 Aug 19
@DianneN very true.
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