Welcome Home!

Thanks so much. Two weeks today!

@DianneN You are welcome

Double thanks!

@DianneN Glad to get an answer ! Now things are much more clear !

It’s always nice to hear from you. Remember, I never voted for that lunatic either time. I already have had several tales to tell about my nosy copycat neighbor. Each are so irritating to me. I live in Connecticut and so does my younger son. My older son used to live in NYC with his wife and my grandkids, but moved to New Jersey when covid hit. He still works in NYC. Feel free to ask me anything anytime! Happy Happy Friday!

Thank you!

@DianneN - From tomorrow the real month of May should be back. I am glad, because I had enough of rain.

@LadyDuck I don’t mind the rain. Most of it happened at night and I was able to fill the bird feeders each morning without getting soaked.

Our new neighbors and old ones have been so wonderful. They really kept a good eye on our house while we were gone. It’s been cooler than normal here this month. We’ve had some rain, but it’s going to be gorgeous tomorrow and much warmer.

I appreciate your kind words. For some reason, this year has been crazier than ever settling in. I’m still reaching for the wrong drawer for things, too, and as usual, forgot how to work our oven.

@MarieCoyle I tried storing my spices in the freezer, but they were ugh! I just buy new spices when I get to FL. I barely cook, so just buy whatever I need at the time. I now give my spices to various friends in FL. Somehow, my spices remain good in CT. It’s just a slight pain in the neck for me. However, I don’t blame your aunt. Spices are so expensive. I’m sure being confused is normal. It happens every year. My sister-in-law has 3 places. I truly don’t know how she manages.

@DianneN We had an aunt and uncle who spend from late December until May every year in Florida. Aunt always said getting the kitchen down to nearly nothing before leaving for Florida was hard, and then doing to same in Florida to return again. One thing she did do was never leave her cooking spices in one house when she went to another--she packed them in a small plastic tote and they went to the house they were going to be in. She always wanted her spices to be fresh. You will soon be adapted again and then you will go through it all when you get back to Florida. I think that's normal.

Thank you. I’m beside myself trying to get things going. So much to do.

I’ve lost weight just from being overwhelmed. I like it.

@DianneN Hopefully the nosy one doesn't bother you too much.

Thank you. I always get on a plane right foot first, touch the outside of the plane, pray, and hubs and I hold hands during takeoff. The man sitting next to me thought it was sweet that we hold hands. Lol. I didn’t bother telling him that it’s a ritual. Thank goodness these neighbors are so wonderful, unlike the nosy, copycat neighbors across the street!

@dodo19 I’ve been trying my best to ignore her. I was trimming my rose bushes and noticed her mother watching me. Creepy! So I waved to let her know I saw her, and she waved back.

Thank you! Hubs had an emergency dental appointment, but he’s good. The two visits and multiple phone calls for our landline are fine now. Hubs fixed our mailbox post that the snow plow knocked down. Half of the shrubs have been trimmed. Grass was replaced where the trees and stumps were removed. Managed to plant some flowers and herbs, but still need the garden turned and more weeds to pluck or kill.. Funny about my copy cat neighbors. Her mother was in the window watching me trim my roses. To let her know I saw her watching, I have. And she waved back! Her copycat daughter saw my neighbor come with the gift basket while we were all outside. And two days ago, saw me give my neighbor a pair of unworn, beautiful leather pants and a gorgeous pair from Italy. She actually decided th check her mailbox just so she could get a better look and listen to our conversation. She waved a lot, but I just raised my hand in one tiny wave and ignored her. So far she copied my orange tops that I wore last fall and put out flickering solar lights like mine, but in a different color. I could go on and on……

I know this ain't whatcha wanna hear @DianneN but it's kinda complimentary, but I see how its a little unnerving

@rebelann I understand, but I don’t want to hear it.

Many times! Those girls were so sweet and kissable!

@DianneN Hmm... And how much would you pay for your hubby never to find our? Thank you. It's okay... I don't worry about it very often. *shrug*

@DaddyEvil How much do you want to keep silent? Well, I hope it doesn’t happen very often. Just take care of yourself.

What hubs doesn’t know won’t hurt him I’m so sorry that you couldn’t see again for so long, but I’m happy you’re back and obviously seeing again.

@DianneN that's true

It’s always good to be home - either one. Thanks!

@DianneN Little gestures like that can mean so much

@Fleura Exactly!

She even picked her own daffodils and made that beautiful arrangement in her salad dressing bottle. I just returned it. Thank you. It’s good to be back, but the settling in part hasn’t been as easy as it once was.

@DianneN Cool! Wow, I never met a CEO of a landscaping company. I always wonder how their minds can perceive such creativity! I really admire them.

@luisadannointed He’s really good at what he does. I have seen some of his work in my son’s neighborhood and what he has done to his own yard since he moved in 2 years ago.

Thanks so much. Give me some ideas how to play her up. Please! I can’t stand the entire family. I trust your words of wisdom.

@Traceyjayne That’s a great one! Keep them coming!!!

@DianneN I will think of some ideas and let you know ….. Number 1…. Hire a 12 foot dinosaur and put it in your front garden. Let her buy one then send yours back ….

Thanks. So much to do, do many people to see, so many appointments to keep. It was easier being in Florida.

@DianneN You're very welcome.

Many thanks! I wish I had the time to nap, but I at least sleep well at night. I only have my jewelry to unpack, but that’s an ordeal in itself.

@DianneN I understand. But you've to do it. Wish you a sound, refreshing sleep.

Thank you! That’s the truth, but Florida is our other home.

@DianneN Lol like they also say, your home is where your heart is, so i guess we could have multiple homes

@eLdav1s

Thank you! I was quite happy about the card. He made me open it first after showing me the stickers he chose for the envelope. I hope people here understand about the notifications. They are difficult to find, especially when you don’t have much time to be here.

@DianneN i think i posted a discussion, then it was deleted how notifications should last longer and i still support that; at least for a month. i am happy you were happy cause these small gestures mean a lot to us. i also love stickers