My Doodles Pumpkin and Cape Cod

@DianneN (247184)
United States
July 22, 2020 7:08pm CST
Hi everyone! I’ve been in Cape Cod all afternoon seeing our son’s new beautiful beach house. He owns it lock, stock, and barrel now and closed on it Monday. He has been there since yesterday and was too excited, so invited us up to see it. We brought him lots of food, beverages, new blankets, pillows, sheets for his bed, new towels for all 4 bathrooms, and a giant bouquet of flowers. He was so grateful. And we LOVE his beach house! We only stayed to look around and then drove 2 1/2 hours home. His girlfriend will drive up for a long weekend, then return for a busy week at home until the next trip. I took this photo of our Doodles’ pumpkin growing in our yard. Doodle was our precious kitty cat who sniffed the pumpkin from which the seeds came. He will live on in our hearts and in pumpkins. I added the ears and eyes, but it’s definitely my baby. I’m exhausted from a long day. See you tomorrow!
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@RasmaSandra (80925)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
23 Jul 20
I love that pumpkin and I am glad it is a good memory. Sounds like a really beautiful house. The largest house I ever saw came with two bathrooms.
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@marlina (154130)
• Canada
24 Jul 20
@RasmaSandra , We have a 3 bathrooms house but I am not crazy about so much cleaning, I don't want another one,
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
23 Jul 20
We are all growing Doodles pumpkins. We have to go to his house and water it twice a day until he gets home. My house has 3 bathrooms. lol
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@Alexandoy (65308)
• Cainta, Philippines
23 Jul 20
Gee, how I would love to see that beach house. I wonder why you didn't stay overnight when it is just a short trip of around 2 hours?
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@Alexandoy (65308)
• Cainta, Philippines
23 Jul 20
@DianneN oh, I see. Even with families distancing is important.
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
24 Jul 20
@Alexandoy Yes, especially since he is out and about and doesn't live with us.
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
23 Jul 20
We are practicing social distancing. We toured the house with our masks on while our son stayed outside on the beach. It was a 5 hour roundtrip without much traffic.
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@rebelann (113017)
• El Paso, Texas
23 Jul 20
I'll bet he's smiling at you and purring up a storm, he's no longer in pain and is watching over you now.
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@rebelann (113017)
• El Paso, Texas
23 Jul 20
Have you ever seen something familiar out of the corner of your eye only to turn and it's gone @DianneN ? Sometimes that's the spirit of one of our loved ones waving to us.
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
23 Jul 20
I sure hope so. I will kiss my pumpkin when it matures.
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
23 Jul 20
Yes, I have seem my mother's spirit and Doodle's spirit many times. It's a wonderful feeling @rebelann.
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@jstory07 (140151)
• Roseburg, Oregon
23 Jul 20
WHAT no pictures of the beach house for us to see,
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@jstory07 (140151)
• Roseburg, Oregon
23 Jul 20
@DianneN I love that Doodle pumpkin.
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
23 Jul 20
@jstory07 Thank you!
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
23 Jul 20
There will be pics. Too rushed on our tour. Our son made us wear our masks and wouldn’t stay in the house with us in case he’s a carrier. Don’t you love our Doodles pumpkin? Check out the mouth.
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@SHOHANA (16093)
• Bangladesh
23 Jul 20
Cute edited photo of baby Pumpkin
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@jstory07 (140151)
• Roseburg, Oregon
23 Jul 20
Yes it is very cute.@SHOHANA.
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@SHOHANA (16093)
• Bangladesh
23 Jul 20
@jstory07 how are you today? Do you also have Pumpkins on your garden?
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@jstory07 (140151)
• Roseburg, Oregon
23 Jul 20
@SHOHANA No we can never get them to grew.
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@moffittjc (121738)
• Gainesville, Florida
23 Jul 20
So happy for your son to finally have ownership of the beach house. I'm excited for him as well, I know how joyous it is to take ownership of a new home. And one on the beach too, that makes it all the more exciting! I hope he gets many wonderful years of happiness out of that beach house! Cute picture of the Doodles pumpkin. Is that the only one growing in your yard?
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@moffittjc (121738)
• Gainesville, Florida
23 Jul 20
@DianneN It's a shame your son doesn't like the beach more. I am in heaven when I am at the beach. But he still made a wise investment, especially if he is continually getting offers on it. Yes, your pumpkin does look like a kitty's mouth!
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
23 Jul 20
@moffittjc He enjoys it and swimming, but he's not one for sunbathing. I think when and if he sells it, he will make a killing. The house it turnkey and in perfect condition. Of course, the view is spectacular! I would love it for myself. A Doodles Pumpkin!!!!!
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
23 Jul 20
Thanks, Jeff! It all happened so quickly and what a deal he got. He will use it for the summer on weekends and perhaps take a 2 week vacation. He may lease it, rent it, or sell it. He keeps getting offers on it and it isn't even for sale. If the right bidder comes along, he'll consider it. He's not much of a beach person and would rather be out diving somewhere exotic. Doesn't the mouth look like a kitty mouth? lol We have a few more pumpkins growing, but my son has a lot more. He gets more sun than we do.
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@maximax8 (31046)
• United Kingdom
23 Jul 20
I am so pleased that your son owns a beach house in Cape Cod. That must have been a long drive for you. I love the cat photo on his favorite pumpkin. It is no wonder that you are feeling exhausted.
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@maximax8 (31046)
• United Kingdom
24 Jul 20
@DianneN Hopefully you will have a pleasant nap in the daytime. In the night time I hope that you sleep better. Yes, you had so much rushing around.
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
23 Jul 20
Thanks so much! It was a long drive, but worth it to get to see it for the first time. The mouth looked so much like a kitty mouth to me! I may need a nap today, too. Too much scurrying around yesterday and not enough sleep last night.
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
24 Jul 20
@maximax8 Thanks! I'm back to normal now.
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@much2say (56226)
• Los Angeles, California
23 Jul 20
That must've been a fantastic trip . . . you got to go out - and to the beach! My goodness it must be pretty sizeable with 4 bathrooms. That's great for your son . . . I hope you get to visit it often too as we know how much you love the beach ! Oh my gah this Doodles pumpkin photo is hysterical - oh I just know a lot of love is growing into these pumpkins !
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@much2say (56226)
• Los Angeles, California
24 Jul 20
@DianneN Oh my gosh - all that driving and only 45 minutes? I get that. We plan to visit MIL which would be an hour and a half . . . and we would probably only be able to see her through the window - but for how long. We'd have no intention of going to the marina or any restaurants or anywhere . . . so where could we really go but back home . I love that your son takes care of all the details - he makes it safe for you guys . I'm sure his new beach pad is friggin' amazing ! It's funny you talk about sneaking out. My sister and I have sort of forbid my parents to go out . . . but we found out after the fact that they snuck out at times to do some minor grocery shopping, went to the bank and hardware store . . . just because they were curious . My sister and I discussed well that they are adults and can make their choices . . . they just need to make sure they do all the right things to stay safe. We are treating our parents as if they are teens . My daughter loved the Doodle's pumpkin - she thought that was so adorable !
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
24 Jul 20
@much2say Exactly! Drive and return home safely! OMG! His place is amazing and much larger than I ever imagined. It's really way too huge for a bachelor. I believe it was built for a large family. The views are spectacular, too. I hope he rents it, leases it, or sells it. The flood insurance alone can put him in the poorhouse. You and your sister sound just like my son. We are behaving very well, but I have to remind my husband that it isn't necessary to go to certain places when I can order online. He's very stubborn and is one who used to go out every single day. At least he's been listening to me. When we go out, we are very careful. We shower immediately upon getting home and all clothes go right into the washing machine. I even sterilize the car and any door knob we touch. I also sterilize the doorbell when my son rings it. Tell your daughter, the artist, thank you!!!!!
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
23 Jul 20
Would you believe we were there for only 45 minutes??? Our son aired the house out an hour before we arrived and stayed outside with a mask on. He made us tour the house alone wearing our masks. The house is friggin amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Then we all wore masks and social distanced as we walked along the beach. Back in the car and the long drive home. He is very protective of us and won't even let us shop. However, hubs snuck out a few times to gas and to pick up things through the drivethru at CVS. We have also gone for a few rides without our son knowing. Thanks! I spotted that kitty cat mouth and the rest came naturally.
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@LadyDuck (472160)
• Switzerland
23 Jul 20
That was a long trip but surely worth every minute. How lovely to draw a cat on Doodles favorite pumpkin. Bubi came in through the upstairs bathroom window early this morning. Our bathroom windows overlook the roof of our garage. I think that Bubi jumped on the garden shed and from there to the garage roof and finally he jumped inside from the opened window (there were only a few inches opened but he is small). I heard him meowing and I went to the bathroom to FREE him.
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@LadyDuck (472160)
• Switzerland
23 Jul 20
@DianneN Your son is so protective, a very good boy. You both are not old fogies, not at all. My husband told me I hear Bubi meowing, I thought he was outside in front of the door, silly boy.
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
23 Jul 20
@LadyDuck Thanks. He is a wonderful kid. Silly you! You need to tune your ears in to where Bubi's little voice is coming from. He will be giving you many more surprises, I'm sure!
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
23 Jul 20
It was worth the trip to see the house and our son. He made us tour the inside alone wearing masks. He's so protective of us! We spent time walking on the beach with him, all wearing masks, and after a total of 45 minutes were back in the car heading home. . Very exhausting for two old fogies. That Bubi is so darn cute! He was itching to see you and found a new way into your house!!!!
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@just4him (317385)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
23 Jul 20
I'm glad you had a wonderful trip to the Beach House and LOVE the house. I love the picture of the pumpkin. You're very creative with adding those ears and eyes.
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
23 Jul 20
We had to self tour the house wearing masks. Our son is so protective of us. We walked on the beach with him and chatted for 30 minutes wearing masks and social distancing as usual. We spent a total of 45 minutes there and headed home. What an exhausting day. lol If you look at the mouth on the pumpkin, you will see that it is indeed a Doodles pumpkin!
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
23 Jul 20
@just4him Thank you! I wish we could buy the place for ourselves.
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@just4him (317385)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
23 Jul 20
@DianneN I see that. It is so cute. I'm glad you enjoyed your time with your son before returning home.
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@lovebuglena (44743)
• Staten Island, New York
23 Jul 20
Four bathrooms? Must be a huge house. I've been to Cape Cod a number of times for mushroom foraging. Great place.
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
23 Jul 20
They call it a beach house, but it's huge! So glad you've been to Cape Cod. Hubs and I used to vacation there a lot, but not for several years. I never knew they had mushroom foraging.
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
23 Jul 20
@lovebuglena I'm familiar with Truro and of course, Provincetown. We tried staying in different areas each trip. I do love Chatham the most.
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@lovebuglena (44743)
• Staten Island, New York
23 Jul 20
@DianneN My parents and I and some of our relatives and friends rented a house in Truro, MA. We went mushroom foraging somewhere near that area. We also went somewhere nearby to pick beach plum and rosehip. It was either the woods or some park. Don't remember. And we visited Provincetown as well. Beautiful place.
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@shubhu3 (36463)
• New Delhi, India
23 Jul 20
Quite a big day for you. Pumpkin looks cute with the creativity you had done.
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
24 Jul 20
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
23 Jul 20
It was a big day and a tiring. one. I'm glad you like the Doodles pumpkin!
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@shubhu3 (36463)
• New Delhi, India
24 Jul 20
@DianneN Yes I did.
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@DocAndersen (54402)
• United States
23 Jul 20
that sounds like an amazing day! Glad y'all had fun!
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
23 Jul 20
Thanks! We only spent a total of 45 minutes there. My son made us tour the house by ourselves wearing masks, then we walked on the beach talking and social distancing. After that, back in the car for a long drive home. At least we finally saw the house. It took my breath away!
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
23 Jul 20
@DocAndersen That is how I first discovered the Cape. Friends with a house invited us. They still have it, but it’s on the bay side rather than the ocean. Still, beautiful!
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@DocAndersen (54402)
• United States
23 Jul 20
@DianneN that is so awesome - i have spent many days on Cape Cod I had a friend with a house there (they sold it, moved to CA).
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@nawala123 (20871)
• Indonesia
24 Jul 20
cant wait it gonna bigger and ripe
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
24 Jul 20
It's even larger today!!!!
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
24 Jul 20
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@nawala123 (20871)
• Indonesia
24 Jul 20
@DianneN you can make some delicacy from it
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@simone10 (54187)
• Louisville, Kentucky
24 Jul 20
I can feel your son's excitement in your post. How lovely to have a house on the beach. That's a dream of mine. I love the photo of Doodles pumpkin. I know it fills your heart with love every time you see it.
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@simone10 (54187)
• Louisville, Kentucky
26 Jul 20
@DianneN You are very welcome!
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
24 Jul 20
Thanks so much.
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@gr8nana6 (6614)
• Conyers, Georgia
24 Jul 20
Glad you were able to visit his new beach house. I love the pic of your pumpkin.
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@gr8nana6 (6614)
• Conyers, Georgia
24 Jul 20
@DianneN You're most welcome.I bet they grow fast, never had a pumpkin growing since I don't like them.
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
24 Jul 20
Many thanks! The pumpkin is much larger today!!!
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@nela13 (58710)
• Portugal
24 Jul 20
I am glad your son's beach house is beautiful. I love doodles' pumpkin You did a great job adding the eyes and ears.
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
24 Jul 20
Thanks! The kitty mouth made it easy. My son loves that, too!
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@nela13 (58710)
• Portugal
24 Jul 20
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@Janet357 (75646)
23 Jul 20
Please.take pictures too of the view around. I would feel the same if I were you. You have an accomplished son.
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
23 Jul 20
Next time I go. It's a big trip for us, and we won't stay overnight until this virus is long gone. Our son amazes us!!! He's so bright, energetic, hilarious, and so very kind to us. We are thrilled that he is so happy once again!!!
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
25 Jul 20
@Janet357 Thank you so much. They both are and get it all from their dad!
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@Janet357 (75646)
25 Jul 20
@DianneN Fortunate mom:) I think both of your sons are smart.
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@sophie09 (34236)
• Indonesia
23 Jul 20
What a funny baby pumpkin
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
23 Jul 20
I thought so, too.
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
24 Jul 20
@sophie09 It's beginning to grow and is double that size now.
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@sophie09 (34236)
• Indonesia
24 Jul 20
@DianneN never seen a pumpkin as small as that
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@LotusEyes (2711)
• India
24 Jul 20
Wow, the creativity you have done The beach house is definitely nice
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
24 Jul 20
Thanks so much! Oh, that beach house is more like a big, beautiful 6 bedroom home with a beautiful view!!!
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
24 Jul 20
@LotusEyes Thank you!
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@LotusEyes (2711)
• India
24 Jul 20
@DianneN Splendid. The house is very grand. Sounds great even with imagination
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