Thinking ahead

@sallypup (65737)
Centralia, Washington
August 23, 2025 2:38pm CST
Next Thursday and Friday won't be dull days. Or maybe they will be? Hubby happens to be blind. Fine. When we were younger it never meant that much to either of us. Now we are doing what every body does. We are aging. Hubby has a friend in the bigger city to the north of us. That guy also is without sight. Hubby has invited him for a one night stay over so they can get in a good chat. My his friend loves to chat. Both guys also have big hearing issues- so we will have to figure where each can sit so their good ear is in the correct direction! I hope friend can manage the concrete outer stairs- his apartment is up a stairway. Our guest bedroom is near the wooden staircase so if he needs the bathroom during the night he will need to remember NOT to turn to the left. My hubby had some issues when we first moved here with being sure not to boom down the stairs. Friend likes animals so hoping Rufus is not too jumping rough for the fella. I'm still thinking how all this is going to go down. Hubby may want to take him to the backyard swing. And on they go.....
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@snowy22315 (194934)
• United States
23 Aug
Where there is a will there is a way I guess. It will be good medicine for hubby to have a friend come over. How did your beach trip go?
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@sallypup (65737)
• Centralia, Washington
23 Aug
@snowy22315 Thanks for asking. The trip went well. It was too far for me to walk to the beach so I actually never got to put my hand into the ocean. Otherwise it was a fun trip. I did find a wooden overlook that was right above the water. The pelicans flying low overhead were fun to watch.
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@snowy22315 (194934)
• United States
23 Aug
@sallypup OK, sounds nice
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@AmbiePam (101948)
• United States
23 Aug
I’m so glad he gets to have his friend in for a chat. Your ears are going to get quite a work out!
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@AmbiePam (101948)
• United States
23 Aug
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@sallypup (65737)
• Centralia, Washington
23 Aug
@AmbiePam I may find a need to go thrift store shopping that day.
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@GardenGerty (165519)
• United States
23 Aug
It is so good to keep up with our friends, even as we age. I hope all goes well.
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@wolfgirl569 (121299)
• Marion, Ohio
23 Aug
You will get it figured out
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@RasmaSandra (88289)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
23 Aug
I hope your hubby and his friend enjoy their visit. I hope Rufus likes him and will behave, Best of luck,
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@MarieCoyle (47553)
24 Aug
That is nice that he will have time with his good friend. It sounds as if you will be planning his safety well. I bet the guys will really enjoy their time together.
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@kareng (78877)
• United States
24 Aug
That sounds like a great get together for your husband and his friend.
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@jstory07 (145378)
• Roseburg, Oregon
24 Aug
I am sure everything will work out and everyone will have a good time.
@DaddyEvil (157799)
• United States
24 Aug
I hope everything goes well with the visit and you all enjoy yourselves.
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@rakski (147214)
• Philippines
24 Aug
I hope they will both enjoy their time. I'm sure they will get there and there might be mishaps too
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@noni1959 (10537)
• United States
24 Aug
It sounds wonderful to have a friend coming to see your husband. I think thrift store shopping is a great idea for you.
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@JudyEv (361598)
• Rockingham, Australia
24 Aug
That has the potential to be a very special experience for them both. I hope it all works out okay. It's good you're thinking through any possible issues ahead of time.
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@Traceyjayne (4570)
• United Kingdom
19h
I'm sure you will have a great time. Be good for the guys to catch up.
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@LindaOHio (198701)
• United States
19h
That's great that the friend is coming to visit. It will take a bit of adjustment for your hubby and the friend; but I hope it turns out great.