Going to Miami

@DianneN (254717)
United States
March 20, 2026 4:12pm CST
Saturday morning hubs will be driving my brother, my sister-in-law, and of course me, to Miami to see our nephew and Viktoria. We will see his beautiful high rise overlooking the ocean, have nibbles, and go out for a late lunch within walking distance. We will see the Japanese street food festival, too. None of us like eating street food, but it should be fun. And Viktoria and I will discuss our love of fashion and beauty. Hope she gives me with some good tips It will be our last time seeing Viktoria most likely. She leaves for Germany on April 3rd, the same day my older sister-in-law leaves for New York. My brother’s wife leaves for Connecticut on Tuesday. So the season is beginning to wind down. We return to Connecticut April 30th. Wishing everyone a happy Friday (guess what I’m drinking) and a beautiful spring or fall depending on where you are living!
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@JudyEv (379678)
• Rockingham, Australia
21 Mar
I hope you all have a great time. Will you be pleased to get back to Connecticut?
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@DianneN (254717)
• United States
21 Mar
Thank you! I love Florida when Connecticut winters are cold and dreary, but I can’t wait to return to Connecticut to see my kids, friends, garden, and be in our big, comfortable house once again. Even love the friends in our neighborhood except you know who.
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@DianneN (254717)
• United States
21 Mar
@JudyEv Perhaps a for sale sign in front of the house? Hubs doesn’t like short hair on women.
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@JudyEv (379678)
• Rockingham, Australia
21 Mar
@DianneN Those neighbours are probably looking forward to having you back. I still think you should cut your hair.
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@Shivram59 (49512)
• India
21 Mar
I have never been abroad. All I wish, have a nice journey and enjoy wherever you go in zMiami. And yes, shre with us your experiences there
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@DianneN (254717)
• United States
22 Mar
I truly hope that you can experience a trip abroad. The world is an amazing place. Thank you!
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@Shivram59 (49512)
• India
22 Mar
@DianneN Travelling abroad has been my plans. I'm waiting forthe first opportunity which I'll never let go.
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@Shivram59 (49512)
• India
23 Mar
@DianneN I'm living with my parents, who both are over 80, and my wife. Don't have any children now. By November expect to become a father.
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@LadyDuck (500498)
• Italy
21 Mar
Enjoy your visit to Miami. You all soon will go back to your places.
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@LadyDuck (500498)
• Italy
21 Mar
@DianneN - I always think that they see us from heaven and they protect us.
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@DianneN (254717)
• United States
22 Mar
@LadyDuck I believe that, too!
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@DianneN (254717)
• United States
21 Mar
Thank you Anna. Today was my father’s birthday, and I remember him holding my nephew when he was a toddler. Hope he can see him from heaven today. Soon!
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@DaddyEvil (173662)
• United States
20 Mar
I can't imagine YOU needing any beauty tips! I do hope you all have a great time with your family. (I wouldn't eat street food, either.) Thank you. My part of Missouri seems to be under a "heat dome" again like it was last year. Thankfully, it will only last the weekend before returning to "normal" temps for us.
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@DaddyEvil (173662)
• United States
22 Mar
@DianneN Uhm.... something you should know about me. I won't lie... I might sugarcoat things but the closest I'll come to lying to somebody is by saying they look "okay" when I really mean they're homely as heck. IF I'm talking to several people at the same time, I'll say something like "you all look good" when some of them are really iffy to me. Since I'm ONLY talking to you, you can believe what I'm saying. Exactly! If I can't see the kitchen and cooking utensils on request, or through a window, I don't eat the food! I still wear a mask if I leave my house, for goodness sake! We have even asked family to sit out on the front porch and we'll go out there to talk with them. (still wearing a mask, mind you.) Yes, it's too hot for early spring. (The government pays most of our heating and cooling bills, so that's okay. I'm over 60 so get help with my bills.) You're always welcome.
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@DianneN (254717)
• United States
22 Mar
Ahahahaaa and thank you! It’s always good to keep on top of the latest updates. Gorgeous Viktoria actually thinks I’m the beautiful one! It proves that beauty is in the eye of the beholder. No street food was touched, and I am glad you feel the same way. Thank you! We had such a wonderful time together. The weather has really been bipolar this year. Did you reach the 90s as soon as many others have?
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@DianneN (254717)
• United States
22 Mar
@DaddyEvil I have a low self image, DE and although I receive plenty of compliments, I don’t believe any of them, even from my own family. I admit that I am very vain, and always try to look my best, but I certainly don’t consider myself beautiful. However, I know that I am not homely. My husband tells me I should be in a mental hospital I, like you, feel the exact same way as you. Street food seems very unhygienic to me. I don’t know who made them, how they were cooked and stored, nor how clean their kitchen and utensils were. Who even knows if they coughed, sneezed, or dripped sweat into the food? I’m a germaphobe, on top of everything else and sick of people telling me that germs are good and will build up an intolerance against them. No thank you. That’s really hot summer weather you’re having and too soon to be running the A/C. However, if it’s hot, you run it, just as if it’s cold, you run the heat. No need to suffer except in the wallet, especially these days. Enjoy Monday weather! It sounds refreshing to me. And many thanks!
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• United States
21 Mar
Sounds like a wonderful trip to Miami packed with lots of fun Wow can't believe you'll be heading North in another month. Happy date night
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• United States
21 Mar
@DianneN my best friends grandson is a bartender in Miami. He went there to visit a few years ago, came home and packed up and moved. Lucky you having such a handsome man cater to you
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@DianneN (254717)
• United States
22 Mar
@Marilynda1225 It’s amazing how many people have moved to Miami. My nephew still keeps a 3 bedroom place in Manhattan and rents out two bedrooms to women. He made a move to Miami several years after we did for business and to be closer to his family when we’re all here. Thank you! There’s no better husband than mine who caters to me
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@DianneN (254717)
• United States
21 Mar
I’m looking forward to being in Miami again. It has a great vibe if you know what I mean. The time in FL has flown by, but both of us can’t wait to return to Connecticut. It should be warmer, green, and blooming! Thank you! Hubs made dinner again for me and cleaned up as usual.
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21 Mar
Might not be the last time you see her.
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@DianneN (254717)
• United States
22 Mar
She is applying for an extension to her tourist visa. I hope she gets it.
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@DianneN (254717)
• United States
22 Mar
@Ineeddentures I have no idea, but her plane leaves April 3rd
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22 Mar
@DianneN There you go, When will she know if she gets it
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@toniganzon (76916)
• Philippines
21 Mar
When I heard the word Miami, I could only think of one thing....the beach!
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@DianneN (254717)
• United States
22 Mar
It’s so much more than their beautiful beaches. That place is definitely hopping!
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@pahak627 (5347)
• Philippines
21 Mar
It seems that you will be having a great time by then. Make the most of your time together before you'll go on with your separate ways. Hope you'll enjoy.
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@pahak627 (5347)
• Philippines
25 Mar
@DianneN You're welcome. Enjoy your restful day.
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@DianneN (254717)
• United States
22 Mar
Thanks so much. We all had an incredible time. But back to a restful Sunday now.
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@wolfgirl569 (134300)
• Marion, Ohio
21 Mar
Enjoy your day.
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@DianneN (254717)
• United States
21 Mar
I will try real hard to do so. You know how anti social I am
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@wolfgirl569 (134300)
• Marion, Ohio
21 Mar
@DianneN You can do it
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@RasmaSandra (97080)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
21 Mar
I hope you enjoy your weekend and have a good time.
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@DianneN (254717)
• United States
22 Mar
Thank you. We did have a wonderful time, and Miami was hopping like crazy. Back home now in our quiet little suburb and relaxing.
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@Deepizzaguy (121116)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
20 Mar
Thank you for your kind wishes. Enjoy your time in Miami Florida.
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@DianneN (254717)
• United States
22 Mar
And you’re welcome. We had a wonderful time.
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@Deepizzaguy (121116)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
22 Mar
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@LindaOHio (220744)
• United States
21 Mar
Sounds like a bittersweet visit. I hope you had a good time.
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@DianneN (254717)
• United States
22 Mar
For us it was bittersweet. Viktoria has applied for an extension on her visa. I will be surprised if she gets it. We all said our goodbyes to her, anyway. We still had an awesome time.
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@DianneN (254717)
• United States
24 Mar
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@LindaOHio (220744)
• United States
24 Mar
@DianneN I'm glad you had a good time.
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@augusta123 (10001)
22 Mar
Wish you good luck with that.
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@DianneN (254717)
• United States
22 Mar
We have returned and had such a wonderful time. Thanks!
@augusta123 (10001)
22 Mar
@DianneN You have? I hope you enjoyed it.
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• Northampton, England
21 Mar
Get your tiny cozy and hit South Beach on Espanola Way
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@DianneN (254717)
• United States
21 Mar
Actually, we will be in the financial district - Brickell Ave. No South Beach this time.
@DianneN (254717)
• United States
22 Mar
@thedevilinme ??? We spent most of our time in Coconut Grove
• Northampton, England
21 Mar
@DianneN ew Get you ??
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@snowy22315 (207301)
• United States
21 Mar
Miami sounds like a fun trip. Paint the town red! I guess when you get home it will be time to start thinking about packing up.
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@DianneN (254717)
• United States
21 Mar
I always enjoyed Miami, and being together again should be a blast. I can’t even begin to think about packing up and cleaning before leaving here. Never fun!
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@FourWalls (85842)
• United States
21 Mar
Let’s see…it’s Friday, might you be drinking Red Bull? Or tangerine Spirit? No? Then how about a martini!!! Hope you have a great time in Miami!
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@DianneN (254717)
• United States
22 Mar
You know me too well Miami is just as beautiful as ever, but it keeps growing and growing. We had a terrific time, but it’s good to be home. Thank you!
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@jstory07 (148370)
• Roseburg, Oregon
21 Mar
It will be nice for you to see your son and those cute kittens.
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@DianneN (254717)
• United States
22 Mar
We are looking forward to seeing both sons, their families, all 3 grandkitties and 1 granddoggie. Miami was a blast, but it’s also good to be back in our quiet FL suburb.
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@Tampa_girl7 (54707)
• United States
21 Mar
Have fun in Miami.
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@DianneN (254717)
• United States
22 Mar
Miami is made for fun, and we took advantage of it. However, we are all happy to be back in our quarters enjoying the peace and quiet
@Shiva49 (28230)
• Singapore
21 Mar
I am happy that you are in for exciting times. So sweet home back to Connecticut soon.
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@DianneN (254717)
• United States
22 Mar
Miami is over the top exciting, but we are extremely relieved to be back in our home and enjoying the peace and quiet. Yes, returning to Connecticut will feel the best!
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• Philippines
21 Mar
I hope you will have an awesome time! It’s Saturday afternoon here, and I’m about to have lunch.
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@DianneN (254717)
• United States
22 Mar
Thank you! We did and Miami was as beautiful and hopping as usual. I hope you had a delicious lunch.
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