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Post by busymom on Nov 6, 2021 19:25:19 GMT -5
I've been trying to get a lot done today, yet the clock is actually dragging. Even 'tho we get that extra hour of sleep.
I'm trying to make sure DH has all of the clothing he'll need for both the night before the funeral, and the day of. Maybe I'll need that extra hour.
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Post by TheOtherMe on Nov 7, 2021 8:35:41 GMT -5
Is the service being held locally?
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Post by NancysSummerSip on Nov 7, 2021 11:56:46 GMT -5
Got back on the road bike to prep for my 20K/40K rides next month. Fixed breakfast, washed floors and now the dishwasher is running. Last load of laundry will start shortly. Dinner is spaghetti and meatballs; I can let the sauce and meatballs simmer while I do a little yard work and run to CVS later to use up some coupons.
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Post by busymom on Nov 7, 2021 13:10:14 GMT -5
Is the service being held locally? It won't be near me, but in a small town outside of any major city. Unfortunately, the number of cases is growing in that community right now, and since certain members of the family wanted a funeral, immediately, and people are coming in from at least 2 different states, I worry it'll turn into another of those gatherings that resulted in Covid spreading to new families. Also, I worry DH will bring it home with him. TheOtherMe, some of the folks are driving in from your state.
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Post by NancysSummerSip on Nov 7, 2021 13:20:25 GMT -5
Is the service being held locally? It won't be near me, but in a small town outside of any major city. Unfortunately, the number of cases is growing in that community right now, and since certain members of the family wanted a funeral, immediately, and people are coming in from at least 2 different states, I worry it'll turn into another of those gatherings that resulted in Covid spreading to new families. Also, I worry DH will bring it home with him. TheOtherMe , some of the folks are driving in from your state. Is it too much to hope that these attendees are the mask-wearing, social-distancing types? I mean, a COVID Christmas would be the last thing anyone needs.
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Post by busymom on Nov 7, 2021 13:42:26 GMT -5
It won't be near me, but in a small town outside of any major city. Unfortunately, the number of cases is growing in that community right now, and since certain members of the family wanted a funeral, immediately, and people are coming in from at least 2 different states, I worry it'll turn into another of those gatherings that resulted in Covid spreading to new families. Also, I worry DH will bring it home with him. TheOtherMe , some of the folks are driving in from your state. Is it too much to hope that these attendees are the mask-wearing, social-distancing types? I mean, a COVID Christmas would be the last thing anyone needs. DH is wearing one, but unfortunately, your guess is correct. Small town, Trump-leaning, anti-mask type of community. That's why I'm concerned... Don't want this funeral to make the newspapers for being superspreader event.
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Post by NancysSummerSip on Nov 7, 2021 13:47:38 GMT -5
Is it too much to hope that these attendees are the mask-wearing, social-distancing types? I mean, a COVID Christmas would be the last thing anyone needs. DH is wearing one, but unfortunately, your guess is correct. Small town, Trump-leaning, anti-mask type of community. That's why I'm concerned... Don't want this funeral to make the newspapers for being superspreader event. Oh, dear...good for your DH for being the smart one. Give him the supersize hand sanitizer along with the masks and have him give people the "wave of thanks" instead of a hug or handshake. Too freaking bad if they don't like it.
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Post by busymom on Nov 7, 2021 13:50:20 GMT -5
DH is wearing one, but unfortunately, your guess is correct. Small town, Trump-leaning, anti-mask type of community. That's why I'm concerned... Don't want this funeral to make the newspapers for being superspreader event. Oh, dear...good for your DH for being the smart one. Give him the supersize hand sanitizer along with the masks and have him give people the "wave of thanks" instead of a hug or handshake. Too freaking bad if they don't like it. He already has a big can of Lysol. Seriously, I don't know why they couldn't have postponed this...
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Post by TheOtherMe on Nov 7, 2021 15:50:36 GMT -5
Of course the Trump loving anti-maskers from here are going. Those people are still doing nothing to stop the spread, including getting vaccinated.
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Post by NancysSummerSip on Nov 7, 2021 16:35:05 GMT -5
Oh, dear...good for your DH for being the smart one. Give him the supersize hand sanitizer along with the masks and have him give people the "wave of thanks" instead of a hug or handshake. Too freaking bad if they don't like it. He already has a big can of Lysol. Seriously, I don't know why they couldn't have postponed this... I just had a not-really-funny vision of him spraying down the church (or chapel or funeral home, depending on where the service is) and someone filming a commercial that starts with: "Ever had that not-so-safe feeling...?" People are stupid. And vulnerable. And tired of the virus? You don't wear out a virus. It's done when you do the right things to get rid of it, not when you feel oppressed by the rules it makes.
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Post by toomuchreality on Nov 8, 2021 0:31:31 GMT -5
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Post by snapdragon on Nov 8, 2021 13:53:07 GMT -5
Sending hugs to everyone who needs one.
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Post by busymom on Nov 8, 2021 15:33:00 GMT -5
I got DH packed & out the door just now. I've got a sick feeling in my stomach, like I've just sent him off to war or something. Doesn't help that I just found out they're having an additional service, because the deceased was part of a service organization, so DH is basically going to be interacting with 3 different groups of people.
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Post by TheOtherMe on Nov 8, 2021 16:28:42 GMT -5
Dad had requested a Masonic rites. We had no idea what that was. They came after the visitation and it was just family. It was the weirdest thing I have ever seen and made me wonder what my dad had been doing at those meetings all of those years.
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Post by busymom on Nov 9, 2021 21:26:08 GMT -5
Hi Kids! He's back home after a long "week". (Is it really only Tuesday? It feels like it should be later in the week...) I'll be keeping a close eye on him the next several days, praying that he doesn't get sick, nor bring any illness home with him. There was a decent turnout, but probably not as big as it might have been in Summer.
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Post by snapdragon on Nov 10, 2021 12:23:06 GMT -5
Hi All - Just running in to say hi and grab a cuppa. I really need it today. I was not able to fall asleep until after 1:30 in the morning and was up at 6 to start my day. DST just sucks and it needs to go away via federal law, please with a cherry and sprinkles on top.
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Post by TheOtherMe on Nov 10, 2021 16:10:47 GMT -5
The time change totally messes me up twice a year. Why do we do this to ourselves?
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Post by toomuchreality on Nov 10, 2021 18:44:09 GMT -5
Hi Kids! He's back home after a long "week". (Is it really only Tuesday? It feels like it should be later in the week...) I'll be keeping a close eye on him the next several days, praying that he doesn't get sick, nor bring any illness home with him. There was a decent turnout, but probably not as big as it might have been in Summer. Or if there wasn't a pandemic. I'm glad he made it home. I hope you all remain well.
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Post by busymom on Nov 11, 2021 1:07:52 GMT -5
It's been a full day today. I've been catching up on paperwork, and washing everything DH took with him on his trip. I need to find a new drycleaners to take care of his suit, since the one I used to like closed down. Right now it's raining, and the weathernerds are saying we'll have some sNOw before the week is out.
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Post by toomuchreality on Nov 11, 2021 15:18:58 GMT -5
It's been a full day today. I've been catching up on paperwork, and washing everything DH took with him on his trip. I need to find a new drycleaners to take care of his suit, since the one I used to like closed down. Right now it's raining, and the weathernerds are saying we'll have some sNOw before the week is out. I hate how so many places have closed. And I'm not ready for snow. No way.
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Post by NancysSummerSip on Nov 11, 2021 19:41:58 GMT -5
I get to see my peeps on a Thursday. A rare treat, but I am off tomorrow, as I need to burn vacation time. I do have a lot going on. Swim practice, manicure and haircut, Walmart stop, Office Depot to shred papers, pick up cat food. Did our main grocery shopping tonight. Pool is closed Saturday, so I am doing a 10K; last event before next month's senior games.
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Post by TheOtherMe on Nov 12, 2021 9:31:46 GMT -5
Woke up to light snow. Winter really is coming.
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Post by TheOtherMe on Nov 12, 2021 15:05:34 GMT -5
Our snow isn't measurable either. The temps are too warm.
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Post by NancysSummerSip on Nov 12, 2021 15:16:59 GMT -5
Rain and clouds most of the day, but a cool front by Sunday. Got through my list today, and now time to visit for a bit.
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Post by toomuchreality on Nov 12, 2021 23:14:02 GMT -5
Weather has been good here, for the most part. Today was about 60 F. I like it. (But not the drought)
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Post by Sharon on Nov 13, 2021 9:08:04 GMT -5
Getting ready to hit the road, once again, later this morning. Hopefully around the first of the month I will be officially moved. We've had major rains the past three days but I think today is supposed to be relatively dry. Hopefully that means that there won't be sheets of water from cars going the other way on the highway thrown up and over the barrier onto my windshield. That was happening a few weeks ago.
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Post by NancysSummerSip on Nov 13, 2021 13:45:33 GMT -5
Got back from the race around noon -- I dropped off a load of donation food to the local church's pantry on the way home. What a nice church (and parishioners)! A mix of young and old, retirees and families. It's one of those nice things were the church is also a really good neighbor. Their flea market was very busy, selling a lot of holiday stuff. I got the car emptied, the laundry going (still wish I had a setting for "Your %$#! Really Does Stink" on my washer) and had a PB and apple butter sandwich. Dinner is burgers tonight; I will do a Boca Burger for myself.
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Post by toomuchreality on Nov 13, 2021 15:10:56 GMT -5
Do one thing every day that makes you happy.
Have a good weekend!
I plan on going to a "friend's" house this evening, that I met on a Buy Nothing group. A group of us are getting together. I've never gone anyplace by myself before. Not something I like doing. I hope I still feel brave in a few hours!
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