So Much Going on Here!
By DianneN
@DianneN (247186)
United States
August 13, 2020 10:02am CST
Hi friends! I’m guilty of not being here much for many reasons.
*The hurricane that hit our town
*The cleanup afterwards
*Designing a new backyard deck and appointments for estimates
*Lawn company major yard cleanup yesterday
*Exterminator visit today for carpenter ants and bees in our range top vent
*Getting an appointment to have our lawns irrigated and reseeded this Autumn
*I still need to order groceries online
*And I am overwhelmed with notifications
The company we met with on Monday for a new deck sent a worker over without a mask. I gave him one of mine. My husband and I tried to keep our distance from him while on our deck, but hubs handled his iPad and phone when designs were shown. No amount of me smacking hubs on the arm stopped him. Hubs did use his own pen when signing the contract, which we can get out of when we get other estimates, but I made him wash his hands and pen thoroughly afterwards. BIG Sigh.......
Our younger son in my photo, with his new French girlfriend, has been a huge help to us, as always. She just came into a large inheritance from her father in Paris. Our son is helping her with investments. There is nothing he can’t do it seems.
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41 responses
@BACONSTRIPSXXX (14351)
• West Haven, Connecticut
13 Aug 20
Good looking couple, love the scenery as well
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@BACONSTRIPSXXX (14351)
• West Haven, Connecticut
13 Aug 20
@DianneN Nice, mist smell wonderful there
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
14 Aug 20
@BACONSTRIPSXXX It's very clean smelling. Thanks!
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@much2say (56053)
• Los Angeles, California
13 Aug 20
I haven't been around here either . . . we have much to do to get ready for online school stuff . . . have webinars to attend - argh!! Hurricane - omg - I have much to catch up on with you - I hope you guys and your home are ok!
I think women are more mindful about not touching stuff . . . it drives me nuts that I have to sometimes micromanage Hubby about that too. Sometimes it's like having another kid around 
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Beautiful pic of the lovely couple 
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Beautiful pic of the lovely couple ! Your sons are always so helpful .2 people like this
@much2say (56053)
• Los Angeles, California
17 Aug 20
@DianneN Kids officially start online school on Tuesday . . . but the instruction starts Thursday. Part of last week and starting tomorrow we have all sorts of webinars. I never did zoom til now and NOW I am getting a handle on how it works. I didn't want to but now I have to.
Glad to hear all is well - but yah, the clean up stuff takes time I'm sure. Thank goodness you are all safe now and that is what's important.
I don't know why men forget to not do these things, they are less careful . . . are women more detail oriented? Probably so.
Your sons are gems - helpful and thoughtful ! So wonderful the youngest son is so close by like that .
! So wonderful the youngest son is so close by like that .1 person likes this
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
18 Aug 20
@much2say That seems so early for school, but I'm sure school ends earlier than here. I have faith in your computer skills. I would never be able to teach online if I were still teaching. 
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have to fire me.
Thanks and keep staying safe!
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Thanks and keep staying safe!1 person likes this
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
14 Aug 20
You have your hands full! Argh is right! When does school begin in your beautiful area?
We are fine. Taking care of the aftermath and odds and ends has been very time consuming.
I had to scream from my from front door in June to my husband not to shake hands with someone way up in our driveway. I can't help being a banshee. I even get nuts watching some TV commercials. lol
Many thanks. My younger son lives nearby, so is very helpful. He actually texted me today to ask if I needed anything from Le Creuset today. Too bad we were busy with a new deck guy that he also recommended. 
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@kobesbuddy (78871)
• East Tawas, Michigan
13 Aug 20
Handling all of these circumstances, yup you're doing a great job, Dianne:) Tapping hubs on the arm wouldn't work, I've tried that before Soap and water is always the final answer, at this time we're in:) What a cute photo, they are both awesome adults
Our life has been busy too, it seems like these serious issues never stop!
Soap and water is always the final answer, at this time we're in:) What a cute photo, they are both awesome adults
Our life has been busy too, it seems like these serious issues never stop!3 people like this
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
13 Aug 20
Just placed my groceries order. Haven't ordered in weeks it seems.
We were just on the phone with another contractor who is coming over later to give us an estimate on our deck. He told us that the first one was ridiculously overpriced. That's why it's good to get different estimates. Hubs and his great ideas. No, tapping made no different. He always tells me that I'm being ridiculous. Grrrr.
I just want normalcy again!
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@kobesbuddy (78871)
• East Tawas, Michigan
13 Aug 20
@DianneN You and me both, I just want the freedom to come and go as before! Being careful not to get close to another person, gets stale very fast
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@Miracle_Maya (2244)
• India
14 Aug 20
What a lovely pair! I'm so happy for you that they always involve you in their major decisions and keep you posted about whatever they do and see to it that you don't feel left out. You're a lucky mom and MIL 
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@Miracle_Maya (2244)
• India
14 Aug 20
@DianneN Stay blessed dear! And you're very welcome Take care
Take care2 people like this
@BelleStarr (61101)
• United States
14 Aug 20
lol Much like his mother lol They are a very attractive couple.
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@BelleStarr (61101)
• United States
14 Aug 20
@DianneN And that is a very good thing!!!!
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@just4him (317241)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
13 Aug 20
Bees in your range top vent sounds as bad as the hornet's nest in my son's basement. It was just smaller than a basketball and went unnoticed until Tuesday when I was there.
You've been very busy so no surprise you haven't been here.
If there's an inheritance, there's a loss. I'm sorry for her loss. It's good your son is helping her with investments.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
14 Aug 20
Hornets in the basement? Yikes! The bees had a nest outside in the vent, but every day we found one bee in our garden window. All is well again.
I wish I had more time to be here, but life hasn't been my own. If it's not one thing, it's another.
Thanks. The loss happened a long time ago. Long story.
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@Butterfingers (66583)
• India
13 Aug 20
I hope things get settled very soon so you can be here
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@jobelbojel (36041)
• Philippines
15 Aug 20
Washing hands with soap would kill the virus as they say.
Good looking couple.
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@simone10 (54187)
• Louisville, Kentucky
14 Aug 20
With everything you have going on, I'm surprised you are on here at all. I kind of cringed when I read about your husband touching the iPad and phone. I'm glad that you made him wash his hands and pen.
Your son and his girlfriend make such a lovely couple.
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@simone10 (54187)
• Louisville, Kentucky
14 Aug 20
@DianneN I totally agree with you about mylot being relaxing. I feel the same way. But, you know we will always be here. You are right, it is easy to forget about being safe. I have to always be aware of safe distancing when I am in the doctor's office as I want to just follow right behind the nurse and I have to stop myself. Your son's girlfriend has truly been a blessing for him.
You are right, it is easy to forget about being safe. I have to always be aware of safe distancing when I am in the doctor's office as I want to just follow right behind the nurse and I have to stop myself. Your son's girlfriend has truly been a blessing for him.2 people like this
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
14 Aug 20
Thanks, but you know how relaxing myLot can be. I just wish I had more time to be here. Every day there is something.
Hubs went to shake hands with someone in June in our driveway. I screamed at him from the driveway to stop. lol
It's easy to forget.
Thank you! She is so sweet and has made him so happy!!!! It's a huge change from the way he was this time last year.
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@wolfgirl569 (108126)
• Marion, Ohio
15 Aug 20
@DianneN This was a non stop day. You could just tag along sometime.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
15 Aug 20
@wolfgirl569 No thanks. I have been way too busy since the hurricane. lol
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@LindaOHio (181721)
• United States
14 Aug 20
Beautiful photo. We understand that you are busy; but you still are missed! This month we are getting the house painted and our massive deck stained. Nothing has been done with the other house. :-( Hope you and the hubs have a great day!
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
15 Aug 20
@LindaOHio Hubs must be overwhelmed with all that needs doing. You have a lot going on with the house you're in right now. Once that's done, perhaps he will tackle the second house in full force.
You can vent any time with me.
You can vent any time with me.1 person likes this
@LindaOHio (181721)
• United States
15 Aug 20
@DianneN I had hoped to have it sold by the end of August; but nothing has been done. I can't get the hubs to go over there; and he doesn't even know why he doesn't want to go. A real problem. Thanks for letting me vent!
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