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Post by toomuchreality on Sept 3, 2023 21:53:44 GMT -5
We've got thunder and lightning, along with rain going on. But so far, not the scary kind. It's the gentle kind, that makes you sleepy. I've been sleeping all day. Going back to sleep in a minute.
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Post by toomuchreality on Sept 4, 2023 8:09:27 GMT -5
Ugh. That gentle rain has turned into a major storm that is expected to last all day. The temp is 58° and only expected to get to 68°F. Apparently fall is here. I'm not ready for that. Some highway roads have been washed away, so the road is closed.
I have a haircut scheduled today at noon, with someone new. I'm going to try a new style. I hope I like it. But I don't want to go out in this storm.
I need to go to the grocery store. I don't want to do that either. But it will be good to have these things done.
Happy Labor Day!
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Post by TheOtherMe on Sept 4, 2023 9:25:13 GMT -5
Taking a break in packing for the trip to the town where I was born.
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Post by toomuchreality on Sept 4, 2023 9:30:52 GMT -5
Taking a break in packing for the trip to the town where I was born. Safe travels.
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Post by NancysSummerSip on Sept 4, 2023 9:44:46 GMT -5
Overcast here, but no rain. I did some weeding, and a bike ride this morning. Tired, but not overly hurting after the race. Dryer and dishwasher going. The dishwasher was planned; another washer load wasn't but then I decided to change the sheets, and well...you know the story from there. I have leftover taco shells, so I am treating myself to toasting those and enjoying them with salsa and sour cream for lunch.
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Post by TheOtherMe on Sept 4, 2023 11:07:29 GMT -5
Taking a break in packing for the trip to the town where I was born. Safe travels. Thanks. I have printed maps of how to get to the cemeteries I am not familiar with. So I am set.
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Post by toomuchreality on Sept 4, 2023 17:43:29 GMT -5
Thanks. I have printed maps of how to get to the cemeteries I am not familiar with. So I am set. Are they far away? I'm guessing they are, since you packed a bag. I hope the weather stays good for you. Trudging through cemeteries in bad weather is not fun.
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Post by busymom on Sept 4, 2023 18:26:45 GMT -5
Good Evening Kids! I survived having company, and worked the grill outside with the temps in the high 90's. It was great having DD & her BF over here for a meal, but I'm exhausted. I actually feel like I need a nap.
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Post by toomuchreality on Sept 4, 2023 19:11:29 GMT -5
It finally stopped raining, for the most part. But it's still overcast and dark, as far as the eye can see.
I got my hair cut and it looks 100% better than it did. I'll have to wait and see what it looks like when I do, or don't do it. It's all one length, just below my jaw bone and very straight. Although the girl that cut it, also styled it, so it turns under slightly. Typically I wash it, comb/brush it and leave, so we'll see. DD2 paid for my haircut, which was super nice and unexpected.
I stopped at the grocery store on the way home, by not the store I normally go to, so I forgot a few things. But I can live without them for a few days, so not a big deal.
I tried to update my Garmin, but for some reason, the app isn't able to find it, after I updated the app. Which is a bummer, because it has been doing some weird stuff for the last couple of weeks. Hopefully, I will be able to get someone from their customer service to help me with it tomorrow.
Time to do some laundry and take my garbage out. I'll leave a can of lemonade in my mailbox for my letter carrier. They'll have to get a cup of ice somewhere, but I like to show my appreciation once in awhile. Then I'll cook the hamburger patty, that I took out of the freezer, for dinner.
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Post by TheOtherMe on Sept 4, 2023 19:29:02 GMT -5
Thanks. I have printed maps of how to get to the cemeteries I am not familiar with. So I am set. Are they far away? I'm guessing they are, since you packed a bag. I hope the weather stays good for you. Trudging through cemeteries in bad weather is not fun. I am 3 hours from my home so I am in a hotel room. These cemeteries are small country cemeteries. I went to them as a kid but that was a long time ago.
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Post by toomuchreality on Sept 4, 2023 22:29:45 GMT -5
Some parts of Utah got SNOW today! (9/4/23) First snow of the season, already. I am not ready for snow!❄ It's cold this evening. 😕
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Post by busymom on Sept 4, 2023 22:57:26 GMT -5
Has Sharon checked in? I'm concerned for her with that nearby wildfire. We're actually in "the zone" again for fire danger, and I suspect a lot of our friends here are too. We're at over 20 degrees above average right now.
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Post by toomuchreality on Sept 5, 2023 0:09:05 GMT -5
Has Sharon checked in? I'm concerned for her with that nearby wildfire. We're actually in "the zone" again for fire danger, and I suspect a lot of our friends here are too. We're at over 20 degrees above average right now. Yikes! Stay safe!
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Post by Sharon on Sept 5, 2023 8:08:49 GMT -5
busymom Thanks for asking. I'm fine. The fire stayed about 3 miles away from me. Fortunately I didn't even end up in any of the evacuation level zones. They worked on mopping up the original fire on Monday and also fought another one just across the river in Washington. There is speculation that there is an arsonist in the area.
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Post by busymom on Sept 5, 2023 10:25:34 GMT -5
busymom Thanks for asking. I'm fine. The fire stayed about 3 miles away from me. Fortunately I didn't even end up in any of the evacuation level zones. They worked on mopping up the original fire on Monday and also fought another one just across the river in Washington. There is speculation that there is an arsonist in the area. Wow, that's wayyyyyyyy too close for comfort. Definitely not the sort of neighbor anyone would want. Stay safe! With someone crazy running around, I wouldn't be anywhere on my property without my cell phone, just in case...
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Post by busymom on Sept 5, 2023 10:27:04 GMT -5
Good Morning Kids! One more very hot day, then the temps are supposed to dive about 20 degrees. My calendar is full the next 3 days, between appointments & cleaning, as the real estate agent stops by tomorrow. The house will be clean, but not "photo worthy", at least not yet.
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Post by TheOtherMe on Sept 5, 2023 13:15:44 GMT -5
Going to make an offer on the other house? Good luck with whatever you decide. I'm hoping I am not the one getting my house in showing condition
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Post by Sharon on Sept 5, 2023 19:57:26 GMT -5
The kids came by after school today for a quick swim. It was chilly. My pool is only heated by nature and is above ground so it doesn't hold the heat that well. The baby stayed inside today, even though she loves the pool, just too cold. It was a short swim overall but everyone got cooled off and the big kids got some of wiggles out after sitting still in school all day.
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Post by busymom on Sept 5, 2023 19:59:02 GMT -5
Going to make an offer on the other house? Good luck with whatever you decide. I'm hoping I am not the one getting my house in showing condition Seriously considering an offer. The big jump in interest rates could change our minds 'tho. Nothing like "sticker shock" to make you ask yourself how badly you really want a house...
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Post by TheOtherMe on Sept 5, 2023 20:59:42 GMT -5
Major reason DN3's stuff is still in my basement are the interest rates.
They also need to get pre-approved. They go to open houses and can't make an offer.
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Post by busymom on Sept 5, 2023 21:22:00 GMT -5
We're able to make an offer, it's just getting hard to justify the monthly payments as the interest rates go up. I cannot imagine being a young couple trying to buy their first house right now. I'm old enough to remember when interest rates were 16 percent, or worse, but the sticker prices were lower then.
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Post by TheOtherMe on Sept 6, 2023 9:13:33 GMT -5
I paid that kind of interest back in the day. Yes, the cost of the house was nothing like it is today.
When I was packing for my move to Iowa, I came across all of those closing documents, which I no longer need because I rented at the end of my life in Boulder.
I could not believe the interest rates on those houses. I do regret not being able to figure out a way to stay in my favorite house. It last sold for $1 million. I paid $83000 for it in 1986. It would be paid off now. The taxes and insurance would probably be killing me at the level.
The house is not fancy. It's all about the unobstructed view of the Flatirons and never having anyone living behind the house because the city bought it for open space.
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Post by busymom on Sept 6, 2023 9:23:12 GMT -5
When we first moved here, the empty land behind our house was lovely. When we got word that the owner of the property was thinking of selling, me and the neighbors who were along the stretch all made offers to buy the land directly behind our individual properties, but we got shot down. I'm guessing he got a better offer from the guy who built houses on the land. At least the newer houses aren't ugly, but I miss the open space.
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Post by TheOtherMe on Sept 6, 2023 12:21:34 GMT -5
I loved that back yard. There was a bike trail across the open space and I could watch people riding from my deck.
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Post by busymom on Sept 7, 2023 14:33:47 GMT -5
Good Afternoon Kids! It's been an exhausting day, and it's only 2:30. I had to get my thyroid scan done today, and the technician was leaning that wand really hard against my neck. I felt like I was a kid with someone sitting on my chest & choking me, but I survived.
I swept out the part of the garage where DH parks his car. I need to do my side of the garage too, but I'm going to take a nap instead. It's been a week, and it's only Thursday.
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Post by toomuchreality on Sept 7, 2023 14:55:37 GMT -5
Good Afternoon Kids! It's been an exhausting day, and it's only 2:30. I had to get my thyroid scan done today, and the technician was leaning that wand really hard against my neck. I felt like I was a kid with someone sitting on my chest & choking me, but I survived. I swept out the part of the garage where DH parks his car. I need to do my side of the garage too, but I'm going to take a nap instead. It's been a week, and it's only Thursday. I've never had that done. It sounds terrible!
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Post by busymom on Sept 7, 2023 15:02:06 GMT -5
Good Afternoon Kids! It's been an exhausting day, and it's only 2:30. I had to get my thyroid scan done today, and the technician was leaning that wand really hard against my neck. I felt like I was a kid with someone sitting on my chest & choking me, but I survived. I swept out the part of the garage where DH parks his car. I need to do my side of the garage too, but I'm going to take a nap instead. It's been a week, and it's only Thursday. I've never had that done. It sounds terrible! It shouldn't feel that bad. It shouldn't feel any worse than getting an ultrasound when you're pregnant, so I don't know if it's the part of the body (neck) that's extra sensitive, or what, but I couldn't wait to get out of there. At least I didn't punch the technician, because I definitely got the "fight or flight" sensation.
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Post by busymom on Sept 7, 2023 15:03:27 GMT -5
Sharon, did they manage to completely put out the fire near you, or is it still burning?
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Post by toomuchreality on Sept 7, 2023 16:21:08 GMT -5
I've never had that done. It sounds terrible! It shouldn't feel that bad. It shouldn't feel any worse than getting an ultrasound when you're pregnant, so I don't know if it's the part of the body (neck) that's extra sensitive, or what, but I couldn't wait to get out of there. At least I didn't punch the technician, because I definitely got the "fight or flight" sensation. I never had an ultrasound, when I was pregnant. But I did have one for my heart, a few years ago and it was not comfy at all! The guy pressed so hard and kept going over the same area, over and over. Like you, I couldn't wait for it to be done. A few times, I jerked away as he did it. It was painful. Sorry yours was too. Not fun. Hope you don't need another one.
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Post by toomuchreality on Sept 7, 2023 16:23:29 GMT -5
Are they far away? I'm guessing they are, since you packed a bag. I hope the weather stays good for you. Trudging through cemeteries in bad weather is not fun. I am 3 hours from my home so I am in a hotel room. These cemeteries are small country cemeteries. I went to them as a kid but that was a long time ago. I hope your days are going well. And you're enjoying yourself.
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