Music to Our Ears

@DianneN (247186)
United States
August 16, 2020 11:03am CST
Today, being our anniversary, we have received many lovely phone calls, texts, and Facebook messages. One of those calls was from our older son, his wife, and our grandkids. They shocked us with some news. They were in Manhattan on the way to their co-op to meet the movers. The movers are there to pack up most of their belongings. Our son and daughter-in-law are renting their co-op to a family they know, who need a larger place in NYC to live. Our son and his family just sold their vacation house in New Jersey and bought a new home. They intend to live in New Jersey in their new home for at least one year or until the virus is long gone. Their vacation home sold before it hit the market and they make a killing. There were 17 people interested in the new house, but they won the bid. They are very close to where they lived and in a beautiful area. It seems that our family has been playing musical houses, but they are only concerned with staying safe and healthy. It is the perfect anniversary gift for us!
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Valerie J. Routhieaux
@just4him (317002)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
16 Aug 20
That is awesome news. Congratulations to your son and his family. I wish them long safe years in their new home.
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DianneN
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
16 Aug 20
Thank you! Hubs and I were very relieved to hear that news. However, they want to return to the city when the coast is clear. We have been invited up to see the new house once they settle in. It sounds amazing!
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DianneN
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
16 Aug 20
@just4him So are we. As a mother, we worry for our children and grandchildren. It's what mothers do or should do.
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Valerie J. Routhieaux
@just4him (317002)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
16 Aug 20
@DianneN You're welcome. I'm glad things are working well for them.
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snowy
@snowy22315 (179840)
• United States
16 Aug 20
Happy Anniversary to you. Maybe the new move will be good.
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snowy
@snowy22315 (179840)
• United States
16 Aug 20
@DianneN Gives them some space.
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DianneN
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
16 Aug 20
@snowy22315 Yes, they love their yard. The new house is much larger with a large fenced in yard and close to the nature trails. They also are close to the ice rinks and some friends and coaches.
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DianneN
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
16 Aug 20
Thanks again. They have been enjoying NJ since they moved there in June. We are thrilled that they will make it permanent for at least one more year. Everyone seems to love it, especially the kids and the dogs. lol
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Ptrikha_2
@ptrikha_2 (46843)
• India
16 Aug 20
Wish you a very Happy Wedding Anniversary! I can imagine celebrations being already on! And greetings to your older son and his family. But yes, safety comes first!
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Ptrikha_2
@ptrikha_2 (46843)
• India
16 Aug 20
@DianneN Does that means NYC still continues to be a Covid 19 hotspot?
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Ptrikha_2
@ptrikha_2 (46843)
• India
17 Aug 20
@DianneN Oh even we could have a second wave although we do not have very harsh winters. The extreme winter days for us last a month and mainly in late December and January.
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DianneN
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
16 Aug 20
Thanks so much. We are having a very exciting day with so much happening. We are thrilled that our older son is staying in New Jersey and away from NYC. Our sister-in-law called today. She's moving back to Minnesota to get out of NYC.
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Tina Dalasinski
@Tina30219 (81852)
• Onaway, Michigan
16 Aug 20
That is great news for your son and his family. Happy anniversary I hope you have a great day
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Tina Dalasinski
@Tina30219 (81852)
• Onaway, Michigan
16 Aug 20
@DianneN Glad the day is going well. Did her hints give it away or no?
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DianneN
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
16 Aug 20
Yes, we are so relieved he got that house. My DIL dropped hints when they were here 2 weeks ago, but knew nothing else. Thank you! So far, the day has been going very well.
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DianneN
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
18 Aug 20
@Tina30219 No, she just mentioned that they were looking at a larger house not far from them for the year. This was the one!
Kharla Jolly
@kobesbuddy (78882)
• East Tawas, Michigan
16 Aug 20
To have your oldest son and his family all situated in New Jersey, is awesome news! Happy Anniversary to you and your Hubs, Dianne:)
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DianneN
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
17 Aug 20
Many thanks, Karla! It was a fabulous day all around.
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DianneN
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
17 Aug 20
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Kharla Jolly
@kobesbuddy (78882)
• East Tawas, Michigan
17 Aug 20
@DianneN When we spend time with the man we love, problems cease to exist!
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Raj
@Butterfingers (66583)
• India
16 Aug 20
A very happy anniversary dear. Have a great time celebrating
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DianneN
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
16 Aug 20
I intend to! This news made our day. Thanks.
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DianneN
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
16 Aug 20
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Raj
@Butterfingers (66583)
• India
16 Aug 20
@DianneN Great. Njoy to the fullest
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popciclecold
@popciclecold (38564)
• United States
16 Aug 20
Wow, that is great. I am happy for all of you. Especially you.
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popciclecold
@popciclecold (38564)
• United States
17 Aug 20
@DianneN Can't blame you, when it comes to family.
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DianneN
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
17 Aug 20
@popciclecold Thank you. My family means the world to me.
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DianneN
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
17 Aug 20
You have me pegged right! Thank you. I'm such a worrier.
Alfredo Rossi
@amadeo (111938)
• United States
16 Aug 20
Good afternoon.A very happy anniversary there.How many years is this.
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Alfredo Rossi
@amadeo (111938)
• United States
17 Aug 20
@DianneN Good morning.Yes he is right.lol
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DianneN
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
16 Aug 20
Thanks so much! My husband tells me it is not enough years every year.
Anna M. Wilkes
@gr8nana6 (6614)
• Conyers, Georgia
16 Aug 20
That is some great news, happy rest of the day!
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Anna M. Wilkes
@gr8nana6 (6614)
• Conyers, Georgia
17 Aug 20
@DianneN Thank you
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DianneN
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
17 Aug 20
Thanks and the same to you!
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Thelma
@thelme55 (76851)
• Germany
16 Aug 20
That's great. Congratulations to your son and his family. Happy anniversary to you and your husband. May you have many more anniversaries to come.
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DianneN
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
17 Aug 20
Many thanks!
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Thelma
@thelme55 (76851)
• Germany
17 Aug 20
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LindaOH
@LindaOHio (176953)
• United States
16 Aug 20
First of all, Happy Anniversary again! Such a special day. I'm glad that you're happy with your son's choice of home. Have a wonderful, wonderful day! Enjoy your meal.
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DianneN
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
16 Aug 20
And you are welcome, again! It has been a very usual day around here, but all good.
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
16 Aug 20
Happy Anniversary to a lovely couple! The little things in life are the most important.
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DianneN
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
16 Aug 20
Many thanks. And yes, they are!
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
16 Aug 20
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José Valera
@jvicentevalera (13671)
• Santiago, Chile
16 Aug 20
First of all let me congratulate you on your anniversary Dianne! I hope you and your husband are together for 100 years more! I am also happy that your son and his family are doing great and for their new deal with his house!
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DianneN
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
16 Aug 20
100 more years would be fabulous! However, I don't see it happening, but we will take what we can get. Many thanks!
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José Valera
@jvicentevalera (13671)
• Santiago, Chile
17 Aug 20
@DianneN metaphorically I can see it happen! Haha anytime!
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sophie a
@sophie09 (34236)
• Indonesia
17 Aug 20
You are beautiful!
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DianneN
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
17 Aug 20
Thank you! That was way before the virus struck. I look like a madwoman now.
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sophie a
@sophie09 (34236)
• Indonesia
18 Aug 20
@DianneN haha madwoman?
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Four Walls
@FourWalls (67467)
• United States
16 Aug 20
I hope you have a blessed day!!!
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DianneN
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
16 Aug 20
Thanks so much! So far, so good!
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Mary Guice
@Elizaby (6902)
• Pensacola, Florida
16 Aug 20
Glad tosee things looking up for your sons especially that vacation house selling so fast.
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DianneN
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
16 Aug 20
We are so grateful that it sold so fast, because he wanted the house they just bought so badly. The rental of his co-op in NYC is a boon to making it all possible.
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Dena Miller
@Dena91 (16576)
• United States
16 Aug 20
Happy anniversary. Good news for your son and family to be able to buy/sell his homes without too much trouble.
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DianneN
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
16 Aug 20
Thank you! It's easier to buy a place in Manhattan now than it is in the suburbs. Everyone wants a place where they have land and can feel safe from the virus.
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NJ Chicaa
@NJChicaa (119401)
• United States
16 Aug 20
Happy anniversary to you both and congratulations to them
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DianneN
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
16 Aug 20
Double thanks!
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Jayanth
@jayanth_77 (7180)
• India
16 Aug 20
Once again wishing you both a very happy wedding anniversary. Hope you did cut the cake in the presence of your close friends and relatives.
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DianneN
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
17 Aug 20
Thank you again! Yes, we did have a beautiful cake. Our son surprised us with it and cut it for us.
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muhammad iqbal
@happylife1 (13404)
• Karachi, Pakistan
16 Aug 20
Yes sweet memories
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DianneN
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
16 Aug 20
Thanks!
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