Travails of Travel
By DianneN
@DianneN (246906)
United States
January 31, 2023 2:15pm CST
Last night, our son invited us over for dinner. He served spaghetti with Impossible sausage, a plant based product, since he’s a vegetarian. He grilled it, and it was delicious! It worked out well since we had zero food in our house.
His girlfriend left for a trip to Ecuador for two weeks with her mother and brother. My son had to cancel going, because he is too busy with work. We were invited, but no can do. Hubs and I aren’t into hiking, paddle boarding, kayaking, etc…. My son told us that he’s lonely, but will snap out of it in a couple of days.
Anyway, our sweet son drove us to the airport at 6:00am in the snow! Our plane had to be de-iced, and then the pilot had a glitch in the cockpit. Once that was fixed, we took off. I slept for an hour, we arrived early, and a friend picked us up at the airport in Florida within minutes.
So here we are in sunny warm Florida. Looks like the HOA finished the sea wall, put in a sprinkler system, and laid sod while we were away for 9 days.
It’s good to be back, but we both miss our northern family and friends.
Anyway, our sweet son drove us to the airport at 6:00am in the snow! Our plane had to be de-iced, and then the pilot had a glitch in the cockpit. Once that was fixed, we took off. I slept for an hour, we arrived early, and a friend picked us up at the airport in Florida within minutes.
So here we are in sunny warm Florida. Looks like the HOA finished the sea wall, put in a sprinkler system, and laid sod while we were away for 9 days.
It’s good to be back, but we both miss our northern family and friends.35 people like this
34 responses
@Tina30219 (81538)
• Onaway, Michigan
31 Jan 23
Glad you made it back to Florida safely. That was nice of your son to invite you over for dinner.
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@Tina30219 (81538)
• Onaway, Michigan
31 Jan 23
@DianneN Glad you enjoyed your dinner with your son and got to enjoy a martini before dinner
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@shaggin (71666)
• United States
6 Feb 23
Oh man him having to miss out on a trip to Ecuador that had to be tough to pass up. His job is very lucky to have someone so dedicated! My husband was saying that the impossible meat is showing cancer in lab rats 
. I haven’t looked into it but that makes me nervous.
. I haven’t looked into it but that makes me nervous.1 person likes this
@DianneN (246906)
• United States
6 Feb 23
They are spending a week in the Galapagos Islands now. My son really wanted to go there.
It's my son's business. He's President and CEO and just opened the business last January. He needs to be there, unfortunately, to make it a success.
Yes, I've heard things about the plant based products, but he doesn't eat it often.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
9 Feb 23
I need to go to visit the Florida house at some point, I'm just not sure when. Glad your back down enjoying the sun.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
9 Feb 23
@DianneN No, I have to get to it so I can take our clothes out of the closet and the drawers. I just haven't felt up to going there without Al. But I may rent it starting this fall, might as well have it working for me.
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@DaddyEvil (137142)
• United States
31 Jan 23
I hope you enjoy the weather. It is snowing on top of the inch of sleet we already had.
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@DaddyEvil (137142)
• United States
1 Feb 23
@DianneN I'm glad you and your hubby made the flight okay and didn't have any problems getting home when you got to Florida.
Nah... the groundhog normally sees his shadow here.
Now you're just rubbing your nice weather in... 
Now you're just rubbing your nice weather in... 1 person likes this
@DianneN (246906)
• United States
31 Jan 23
I'm sorry. I hope you are staying indoors and thinking of what the groundhog will say about spring.
It's beautiful here, but after a quick grocery store stop, I'm too tired to go out now and enjoy the weather. Tomorrow for sure!!! We were so hot after being bundled up against the snow and cold, that we changed into our shorts immediately. Plus, lowered the a/c!
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@DianneN (246906)
• United States
2 Feb 23
The snow was light and melted by the time we got to Florida.
He is happy missing the trip, because he had time to get some big clients and working on more.
Yep, the plumber showed up today to measure the pipe. He should have measured it when he first discovered the leak. Now we have to wait until next week
Oh, and still waiting for the window and door permits. Big sigh!
Yep, the plumber showed up today to measure the pipe. He should have measured it when he first discovered the leak. Now we have to wait until next week
Oh, and still waiting for the window and door permits. Big sigh!1 person likes this
@DianneN (246906)
• United States
1 Feb 23
The osprey welcomed us back again. He’s out there now fishing and singing.
I’m impressed that you’re a vegetarian. It’s a healthy way to live and a great way to let the animals live in peace.
Thank you! It’s a lovely place to be during the cold winter months.
I’m impressed that you’re a vegetarian. It’s a healthy way to live and a great way to let the animals live in peace.
Thank you! It’s a lovely place to be during the cold winter months.1 person likes this
@LindaOHio (156271)
• United States
1 Feb 23
You are fortunate that you can fly back and forth to see family and friends. I wouldn't want to visit the cold northern tundra of the US once I was in Florida!
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@LindaOHio (156271)
• United States
2 Feb 23
@DianneN So ambitious! Soon you will be playing pickleball in the sun!
@celticeagle (159105)
• Boise, Idaho
1 Feb 23
It's nice you can travel and see your family occasionally. I am rather glad all my family is close by.
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@celticeagle (159105)
• Boise, Idaho
2 Feb 23
@DianneN .........Makes for a great time when you can visit.
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@DianneN (246906)
• United States
1 Feb 23
We barely see our older son and the grandkids. They lead a busy life with school, sports, and traveling every weekend for competitions for one kid or the other. They have to check their calendar before seeing us
It’s fun to travel to see them, but more fun when they come to visit us in Florida.
It’s fun to travel to see them, but more fun when they come to visit us in Florida.1 person likes this
@allknowing (130064)
• India
31 Jan 23
When will be your next "travails of travel"?
Did the Osprey greet you?
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@allknowing (130064)
• India
1 Feb 23
@DianneN After that make over out there you must be just longing to give vent to your creativity.
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@RasmaSandra (73473)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
31 Jan 23
Glad you made it safely and enjoy sunny Florida. I am glad we were able to provide you with sunshine, Have you seen your little bird friend?
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@RasmaSandra (73473)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
1 Feb 23
@DianneN most likely he was just thrilled to see you and singing to praise you for coming back
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@Deepizzaguy (94581)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
31 Jan 23
I know how you feel missing quality time back home.
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@Deepizzaguy (94581)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
1 Feb 23
@DianneN I have been there when my relatives and myself would take vacations for a few weeks.
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@MarieCoyle (28583)
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1 Feb 23
Good to hear you had a safe trip. A lot of planes couldn't fly today in different parts of the US, due to ice storms.
We bought some plant-based burgers at Costco recently, and they are delicious.
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@MarieCoyle (28583)
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1 Feb 23
@DianneN
I read a lot of labels on products, trying to avoid things I don't need to eat. It can get complicated.
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