I’m Still Not Around

@DianneN (247186)

United States

February 14, 2021 10:41am CST

We have been in Vermont for the last several days staying in our son’s in-law addition in his ski chalet. We have gone skiing and snow shoeing! We stuck to the beginner slopes after taking lessons together. Had to rent everything, but that’s what beginners do. We were lucky that very few people were present. The good thing about snow is that it isn’t as cold out as it is with frigid temperatures. Exercise and fun kept us toasty. Having a fireplace in our in-law place was awesome. Had to return Saturday for hubby’s 2nd Covid vaccine. He feels great today, so we are returning to Vermont for a few more days and leaving soon to celebrate Valentine’s Day up there. Our older son’s father-in-law received his 2nd vaccine on Friday and developed fever, chills, and a headache. Today is our grandson’s birthday! We feel so blessed. I will try to myLot from Vermont if I have the time.

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@FourWalls (68902)

• United States

14 Feb 21

You party animal! It’s snowing from the northeast all the way back to New Mexico, so why don’t you ski down here and see me?

Have a great time!

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@DianneN (247186)

• United States

14 Feb 21

I’m in the car heading back to Vermont right now. I need more practice before I can ski you.

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@Laurakemunto (12862)

• Kenya

15 Feb 21

@DianneN practice makes perfect. Best wishes!

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@NJChicaa (120064)

• United States

14 Feb 21

I skied from the time I could walk. I was up to double diamonds and even skiied in Aspen one year. I can ski anything on the East coast. I don't like the cold any longer though so I haven't been in many years.

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@DianneN (247186)

• United States

14 Feb 21

Dressed warmly, so all was fine.

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Tina Dalasinski

@Tina30219 (82056)

• Onaway, Michigan

14 Feb 21

Sounds like you are enjoying yourself it sounds like fun I have never used snowshoes before sounds like fun. Glad your hubbys second round of shot went well. I hope you have a nice Valentine’s Day.

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Tina Dalasinski

@Tina30219 (82056)

• Onaway, Michigan

14 Feb 21

@DianneN It sounds heavenly glad you are enjoying it.

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@DianneN (247186)

• United States

14 Feb 21

@Tina30219 Thanks!

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@DianneN (247186)

• United States

14 Feb 21

I’ve been dying to snowshoe forever. Yes, we love it up there and our son keeps begging us to use it. It’s almost like living in a hotel. He hired a caretaker who cleans daily when we aren’t in the room, makes the bed, and starts fires in the fireplace before we get back. She wears a mask and gloves, too!

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@LadyDuck (472004)

• Switzerland

14 Feb 21

Enjoy your beautiful vacation. I hope that your husband will be fine, all those I heard had some more problems with the second shot, but nothing too serious. Take care and Happy Birthday to your grandson.

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@DianneN (247186)

• United States

14 Feb 21

Thanks for your PM.

Hubs is fine, thank goodness. They warned him the fever, etc. could happen for 24 hours. So grateful he didn’t get that. Thanks so much. My grandson is playing goalie at a hockey game. Will call him back later.

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@LadyDuck (472004)

• Switzerland

14 Feb 21

I was concerned not having news from your. I am so glad your husband is fine, at least he will be fully protected soon.

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@DianneN (247186)

• United States

14 Feb 21

. I appreciate that. I’d do the same to you.

We must still be careful and wear masks, social distance, and wash our hands due to the variants and different strains of the virus. At least he won’t be able to infect anyone.

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@paigea (36316)

• Canada

14 Feb 21

Enjoy! I am so so envious!

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@DianneN (247186)

• United States

14 Feb 21

Thanks! I was dying to try snowshoeing like you.

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@DianneN (247186)

• United States

14 Feb 21

@paigea Have a ball! Yes, exercise keeps us nice and warm and sometimes too warm.

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@paigea (36316)

• Canada

14 Feb 21

@DianneN I am going today. Even though it is -20°C . Snowshoeing does keep me toasty

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Nevena Zivkovic

@Nevena83 (65277)

• Serbia

14 Feb 21

Oh, sounds like you're having a great time. Happy birthday to your grandson.

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@DianneN (247186)

• United States

14 Feb 21

Thanks! We are having such a good time.

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@DianneN (247186)

• United States

14 Feb 21

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Nevena Zivkovic

@Nevena83 (65277)

• Serbia

14 Feb 21

@DianneN Keep enjoying yourself, and I will continue to envy you.

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@May2k8 (18391)

• Indonesia

14 Feb 21

it must be fun there, you can skate any style you like.

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@DianneN (247186)

• United States

14 Feb 21

There are so many activities do do there, but we only do a few easy ones.

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Belle Starr (Iz)

@BelleStarr (61102)

• United States

16 Feb 21

Enjoy your time in Vermont. We got our first Pfizer vaccines today. Feel great. How far up in Vermont are you? Hubs used to love okemo.

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@BelleStarr (61102)

• United States

17 Feb 21

@DianneN my son in law John’s family is from Stowe . He has lots of relatives there still. They sold the land to the von trap family. It was his grandmothers farm lol

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@DianneN (247186)

• United States

17 Feb 21

Thank you! Hubs had his second Pfizer and had no problems, thank goodness. I get to go on Feb. 28th. We are in Stowe. Skiing is a fortune here and so is the cute town, but staying at our son's for free makes it all more bearable. lol Okemo is wonderful, too!

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@DianneN (247186)

• United States

17 Feb 21

@BelleStarr I know about the Von Trapp family. That's so cool!

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@jstory07 (139782)

• Roseburg, Oregon

14 Feb 21

I am glad you got to go and have some fun and Happy Birthday to your grandson.

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@DianneN (247186)

• United States

15 Feb 21

Many thanks!

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@Marilynda1225 (83074)

• United States

14 Feb 21

Have a great time and glad your hubby didn't have any side effects from his second shot. Happy Birthday to your grandson!!

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@DianneN (247186)

• United States

14 Feb 21

Triple thanks! Heading north right now.

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@MarshaMusselman (38865)

• Midland, Michigan

14 Feb 21

Happy Valentine's day. Sounds like you're having fun up there playing in the snow a different way. Enjoy your time with family if you're able to see them at all. How old is your grandson and granddaughter now?

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@DianneN (247186)

• United States

14 Feb 21

Thanks so much! Just us up there. Safer that way. My grandson is 11 today and playing goalie in a hockey game right now. My ice princess is 12.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

14 Feb 21

Enjoy your visit. Stay safe.

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@DianneN (247186)

• United States

14 Feb 21

Thanks! It’s extremely safe up there and a different scenario.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

14 Feb 21

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@DocAndersen (54402)

• United States

14 Feb 21

enjoy vermont - don't come back til next week this week is just bad weather.

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@DianneN (247186)

• United States

16 Feb 21

Thanks! Will keep that in mind.

. Our son told us to stay through spring.

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@DianneN (247186)

• United States

17 Feb 21

@DocAndersen Yes, we had what they call fresh powder. I call it snow.

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@DocAndersen (54402)

• United States

16 Feb 21

@DianneN that is probabbly a good idea. You expect snow in Vermont.!

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@LowRiderX (22903)

• Serbia

15 Feb 21

@DianneN Enjoy but beware! It is at least very difficult to get a regular doctor here because most institutions are still under the COVID

(I love fireplaces)

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@DianneN (247186)

• United States

15 Feb 21

Everything is fine. Hubs did very well and we are back in the mountains. The fire was going once we returned thanks to the caretaker.

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@LowRiderX (22903)

• Serbia

15 Feb 21

@DianneN I am very glad that you are enjoying yourself, you made me smile

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@much2say (55903)

• Los Angeles, California

15 Feb 21

Happy belated birthday to your grandson! I was surprised to hear you took lessons . . . I thought for sure you were already a pro! That's good your husband had done well with the vaccine . . . so many said the 2nd one was a bit of a doozy. Glad you are having fun!!

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@much2say (55903)

• Los Angeles, California

16 Feb 21

@DianneN Wow, how are your legs? I remember getting very, very sore after skiing - definitely a work out. I was told if you get the 2nd one, make sure you are very hydrated with lots of liquids. I know the family made sure your grandson had a nice birthday!!!

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@DianneN (247186)

• United States

16 Feb 21

I’ve skied before, but hubs never had, so the lessons were a good review. We skied again today for hours! Thanks you! All is well with the vaccine and our grandson had a wonderful birthday.

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@DianneN (247186)

• United States

19 Feb 21

@much2say We are so darn sore, but keep on trekking. Resting right this minute and recuperating. I guess I'm not as fit as I thought I was.

Thanks! Our grandson won the hockey game as goalie,

, got his disgusting gift that he pined for,

, and cooked Indonesian food for the family for dinner

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@rebelann (112962)

• El Paso, Texas

15 Feb 21

Happy Birthday to your Grandson. We have snow here today, I am not happy about it but hey, nothin I can do about it. I won't be going out in it either, I prefer to keep my tootsies warm.

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@rebelann (112962)

• El Paso, Texas

15 Feb 21

It wasn't nearly as bad here as it was down by Austin but for us it was bad @DianneN

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@DianneN (247186)

• United States

16 Feb 21

I hope it melts soon @rebelann

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@DianneN (247186)

• United States

15 Feb 21

Thanks! Our grandson had a wonderful birthday from what he told me. I heard about the snow in Texas. Wowie! I hope you didn’t lose power.

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@Fleura (30539)

• United Kingdom

18 Feb 21

Wow, have a wonderful time! Playing in the snow can be lots of fun. Glad the vaccines are getting given out in a timely manner too, that is the key to freedom for us all!

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@Fleura (30539)

• United Kingdom

18 Feb 21

@DianneN That's funny. But yes, embrace the seasons!

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@DianneN (247186)

• United States

18 Feb 21

@DianneN (247186)

• United States

18 Feb 21

Thank you! We are both enjoying the snow and the cold. Go figure!

I have my first appointment on Feb. 28th and can't wait!

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@thelme55 (77168)

• Germany

14 Feb 21

Happy birthday to your grandson. Enjoy your time there. Happy Valentines Day.

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@DianneN (247186)

• United States

16 Feb 21

Triple thanks!

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@DianneN (247186)

• United States

17 Feb 21

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@thelme55 (77168)

• Germany

16 Feb 21

@DianneN Triple welcome

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@Hannihar (130213)

• Israel

15 Feb 21

@DianneN It sounds like you are having a good time. Happy Birthday to your grandson.

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@DianneN (247186)

• United States

15 Feb 21

Yes, thanks. Our son insisted we get out of the house and have some safe fun.

Our grandson had a wonderful birthday, thank goodness.

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@DianneN (247186)

• United States

19 Feb 21

@Hannihar Thanks so much Hanni.

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@Hannihar (130213)

• Israel

16 Feb 21

@DianneN I am glad you were able to have safe fun and that your grandson had a wonderful birthday.

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Courtney Dutton

@MommyOfEli2013 (84183)

• Rupert, Idaho

17 Feb 21

Sounds like a nice time, and vacation, etc....hope you enjoy the rest of the time there

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@DianneN (247186)

• United States

19 Feb 21

@MommyOfEli2013 Thank you! I shall return next week I think. lol

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@DianneN (247186)

• United States

17 Feb 21

Thank you! We are loving it here and don't know when we will return. Actually leaving shortly to go snowshoeing.

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Courtney Dutton

@MommyOfEli2013 (84183)

• Rupert, Idaho

17 Feb 21

@DianneN That is good to hear....and well hope you enjoy it as long as you can then! Never heard of snowshoeing to be honest, lol!

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