Bored Meeting

@DianneN (247186)
United States
January 27, 2016 7:54am CST
We have a new president! He was the mayor of our little city here in Florida. I met him last week at our monthly board meeting, which was quite heated to say the least. My hubby, pictured in beautiful Pamukkale, Turkey, where I took the waters) was asked to run for president, but turned it down. He thought running our condo for 8 months of the year from Connecticut, where we live, would not be feasible or in the best interests of the association. Meanwhile, he attended another meeting last night. He has been president of many clubs and associations, including his own school system. The mayor likes his input. I remained home to play catchup on myLot. I get bored.
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ElizabethWallace
@ElizabethWallace (12074)
• United States
27 Jan 16
I used to be involved in politics. Helped found a city and get it started (10 years of lots of work), but I am retired not only from my profession, but from politics too.
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DianneN
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
27 Jan 16
My husband was involved in politics, too. It was very time consuming. I am sure you did a wonderful job in your profession and in politics.
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DianneN
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
28 Jan 16
@LoriAMoore I am impressed!
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ElizabethWallace
@ElizabethWallace (12074)
• United States
28 Jan 16
@DianneN Teacher for forty years, civic leader for about twelve. City commissioner for nine of those. They were both lots of fun. It was great to see the results.
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Oshy
@TiarasOceanView (70022)
• United States
27 Jan 16
Your husband is well respected it sounds Dianne. This is wonderful and nice that you can stay home and do myLotting lolz What a nice photo of your husband. All credit due him for being so respected.
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DianneN
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
27 Jan 16
Thank you! He is such a nice man that respect comes naturally to him. Even my hairdresser told me what a nice man he was when he picked me up from my hair appointment, yesterday.
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Oshy
@TiarasOceanView (70022)
• United States
27 Jan 16
@DianneN And hairdressers know!!
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Belle Starr (Iz)
@BelleStarr (61101)
• United States
27 Jan 16
lol So far I have managed to stay our of all boring meetings here, though I did attend the orientation for new owners and yup, it was a snooze fest!!
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Belle Starr (Iz)
@BelleStarr (61101)
• United States
27 Jan 16
@DianneN lol That sounds ominous, is it like New York, if they don't like you they don't let you buy?
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DianneN
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
28 Jan 16
@BelleStarr Yes, just like a country club.
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DianneN
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
27 Jan 16
Lol! So was our interview!
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WorDazza
@WorDazza (15830)
• Manchester, England
27 Jan 16
Yeah, those sort of things bore me to the point where various body parts drop off. But then again, I have a hideously low boredom threshold!!!
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WorDazza
@WorDazza (15830)
• Manchester, England
27 Jan 16
@DianneN And I'm sure you would never be that rude!!!
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DianneN
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
27 Jan 16
@WorDazza Never, not even in my black silk nightgown, even if the meeting was held on a Saturday night.
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DianneN
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
27 Jan 16
Normally, I would get on my iPad to pass the boredom, but that would be as bad as showing up in my jammies.
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Margaret Mwangi
@Missmwngi (12915)
• Nairobi, Kenya
27 Jan 16
It seems he was born a leader
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Margaret Mwangi
@Missmwngi (12915)
• Nairobi, Kenya
28 Jan 16
@DianneN Ha haa no doubt;you know what they say;every successful man has a great woman behind him
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DianneN
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
28 Jan 16
@Missmwngi ;). and what are you doing up! Is it morning there?
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DianneN
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
28 Jan 16
I wouldn't go so far as to say that, but he is good at many things. He is intuitive and bright, and has a good woman by his side. LOL!
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fishtiger58
@fishtiger58 (29820)
• Momence, Illinois
27 Jan 16
I have never been involved in politics. I am an election judge however and that's plenty for me.
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DianneN
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
27 Jan 16
That is pretty involving!
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DianneN
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
28 Jan 16
@fishtiger58 Bless you. My friend used to do that, too.
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fishtiger58
@fishtiger58 (29820)
• Momence, Illinois
28 Jan 16
@DianneN It is just during election time.
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moondebi
@moondebi (1199)
• Bangalore, India
27 Jan 16
Meetings are seldom interesting.
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DianneN
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
27 Jan 16
You are right!
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Juliaacv
@Juliaacv (51367)
• Canada
27 Jan 16
It sounds like he made a good decision for himself and for everyone involved, the distance is too far. I'm sure that the person who will hold that position will appreciate his input for the betterment of the community.
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Juliaacv
@Juliaacv (51367)
• Canada
27 Jan 16
@DianneN He's better to do what he can on a consultation basis and maybe eventually if you ever relocate to Florida he can do it on a full time basis.
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DianneN
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
27 Jan 16
@Juliaacv He will never move here full time. He is only here because I love it so much. I only get 4 months, and not one day more. Humph!
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DianneN
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
27 Jan 16
They almost talked him in to doing it. What a relief he won't!
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Anna
@LadyDuck (472087)
• Switzerland
27 Jan 16
My husband always refused to run the condo where we lived, that was something he really hated
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Anna
@LadyDuck (472087)
• Switzerland
27 Jan 16
@DianneN I agree, it's a lot of trouble and you need to find the time to do everything.
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DianneN
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
27 Jan 16
It is a lot of work and a pain dealing with so many issues. My son was president of his co- op in NYC. I don't know how he found the time.
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Jabo
@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
27 Jan 16
Someone who lives there all year would be able to do the job better, I agree.
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DianneN
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
27 Jan 16
Without a doubt. My husband met with him a couple of days ago, and feels the mayor president knows how to run a city, and therefore a condo.
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Marie
@Tampa_girl7 (50526)
• United States
27 Jan 16
Love the photograph.
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DianneN
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
27 Jan 16
Thanks, Marie. So do I.
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Catherine
@bluesa (15022)
• Johannesburg, South Africa
27 Jan 16
What a lovely photo of your husband, Dianne! I can't stand meetings either @DianneN , I would also rather be here then. :-)
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Catherine
@bluesa (15022)
• Johannesburg, South Africa
28 Jan 16
@DianneN , with both of your love for travelling, I am sure you will still get to South Africa. And it would be great meeting up. :-)
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DianneN
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
28 Jan 16
@bluesa Woo Hoo! Party!!!!!
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DianneN
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
27 Jan 16
Thanks Catherine. Hopefully you will meet him in person soon!
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MARILYN
@Marilynda1225 (83109)
• United States
27 Jan 16
I would agree that it would be hard to run the condo from CT and your husband was smart to decline. It's a lot of work and a headache to be president (I would assume)
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DianneN
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
27 Jan 16
Not to mention dealing with complaints so far away. He likes the mayor president, because he knows how to deal with problems and people. They had a nice chat two days ago. I like his ideas, too.
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Shiva
@Shiva49 (26776)
• Singapore
27 Jan 16
It can be tough when some individuals are opinionated and will not budge an inch! siva
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DianneN
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
27 Jan 16
Yes, there are always some in the bunch.
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marcyaz
@Marcyaz (35316)
• United States
27 Jan 16
It is not an easy job but your husband seems to be well respected and wanted for that job.
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DianneN
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
27 Jan 16
He doesn't need the aggravation at this point of his life. Thank you!
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amnabas
@amnabas (14688)
• Karachi, Pakistan
27 Jan 16
Earlier on mylot somebody was also talking about boring meeting.
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DianneN
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
27 Jan 16
I wasn't here earlier and can't find it. I am certain we can all relate.
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Wendy789
@Drosophila (16571)
• Ireland
27 Jan 16
great photo! The meeting sounds fun though.
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Wendy789
@Drosophila (16571)
• Ireland
27 Jan 16
@DianneN most meetings are dull, it's what comes out of the meeting that's fun. :)
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DianneN
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
27 Jan 16
Thanks about the photo. My husband said the meeting was a drag, but they accomplished a lot.
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PaintsOnSlate
@PainsOnSlate (21852)
• Canada
27 Jan 16
Can't stand those kind of meetings. I encourage hubby to go by himself for the same reason.
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DianneN
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
27 Jan 16
I only want to know what is going to be done around here. My husband tells me.
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Janet Anderson
@Auntylou (4264)
• Oxford, England
28 Jan 16
meetings can be very tedious. I don't blame you
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DianneN
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
28 Jan 16
Thank you so much Janet! ;)
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paigea
@paigea (36315)
• Canada
27 Jan 16
Meetings do tend to be boring. I do attend our AGM of our holiday condo though as I feel out of the loop enough with that.
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DianneN
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
27 Jan 16
Lol! At least that's nice to do. I stay away from socializing here. You would, too.
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