European Vacation and not Chevy Chase

@DianneN (247186)
United States
May 27, 2022 5:07pm CST
I’m such a bad myLotter. I haven’t been here in ages. Hubs wanted to see our grandson compete in Innsbruck, Austria, so we hastily packed and flew to Austria. We didn’t have time to see him practice in Munich. He played goalie extremely well in hockey, made the playoffs, but his team didn’t make the finals. Yet, we all had quite an experience and fun! Instead of returning home, hubs and I spent a week in Paris, then flew to our place in Florida. Returned home Monday. Busy with planting flowers, getting a fire pit installed on our patio, and have been having trees removed to extend our lawn TGIF! Both hubs and I are sick with exhaustion. Long weekend here and having company for Memorial Day. It will be beautiful on our new patio and roasting marshmallows or s’mores in our fire pit. Hope to see you soon.
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@RubyHawk (99405)
• Atlanta, Georgia
28 May 22
Nice that you guy could go be with your grandson. I’m sorry he didn’t make the finals. Maybe next time.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
28 May 22
It was very exciting for him and his teammates. No big deal about the finals. The experience was enough and they did pretty darn good.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
28 May 22
@RubyHawk My son told me that the competition would be stiff playing the kids from Finland, Norway, and Slovenia before they went to Europe. The best thing is that my grandson made a lot of new friends from many countries.
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@RubyHawk (99405)
• Atlanta, Georgia
28 May 22
@DianneN They surely did with all the competition.
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@rebelann (112966)
• El Paso, Texas
28 May 22
Wow, you're back, good to see you. I love that photo of your kids. I hope you'll get to relax and take it easy for the weekend, it sounds to me like you've been way too busy not to.
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@rebelann (112966)
• El Paso, Texas
28 May 22
That's most important. Online friends can only do so much but real world family is a whole nother box of wax. I'm so glad you're too busy for the cyberworld.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
28 May 22
Thanks so much! It’s been ultra crazy lately, but I am not complaining. All I can say is that it keeps me busy and happy.
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@RasmaSandra (80736)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
28 May 22
They all look like one awesome family, I am glad you got to Austria. I hope now you can enjoy some time at home and have a really great Memorial Day weekend, All the best to you.
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@RasmaSandra (80736)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
28 May 22
@DianneN will you be growing tomatoes, Home grown tomatoes are super, We used to grow tomatoes and cucumbers in Latvia. I hope you have peace and quiet soon,
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
28 May 22
@RasmaSandra Yes, I have 4 different tomato varieties and some small pickling cukes. They grew well on my deck last summer, so I hope they do even better in my garden. Thanks. I’m so pooped and am sitting down for the first time today. Feels soooo good.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
28 May 22
All I can say is thank you and wish a happy Memorial Day to you, too. In between, I will rest and tend to my veggies and flowers. Hopefully, the trees will be down by tomorrow or Tuesday. The noise is unbearable.
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• Midland, Michigan
28 May 22
Well catch up with your projects at your house. Sounds like you're renovations outside will allow for better entertaining. À European vacation sounds like fun too. Will see you when we see you.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
28 May 22
Thanks so much! I’m home for a while. Hope you are enjoying your new kitchen!
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• Midland, Michigan
28 May 22
@DianneN we are. Have you seen the pics yet?
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
28 May 22
@MarshaMusselman Glad to hear it! Not all. Will stop by when I have more time.
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@Chellezhere (5742)
• United States
28 May 22
Sounds like you guys had a lot of fun. I hope the fun continues.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
28 May 22
Thanks and so do I - lol!
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• United States
28 May 22
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@luisga814 (7138)
• Quezon City, Philippines
27 May 22
Wow. Truly you have the best schedule you have. Keep safe always.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
28 May 22
Thank you! My neighbor across the street is from the Philippines. I will ask here exactly where when I see here again.
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@AmbiePam (93883)
• United States
28 May 22
I always wanted to visit Austria. It seems lovely.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
28 May 22
It’s gorgeous! Hubs and I took a tour years ago of Salzburg and Vienna.
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@allknowing (137773)
• India
28 May 22
Good to see you. I too am back here after may be a couple of months or more. . Good to know you had a great time travelling. That photo is so lovely
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
28 May 22
Thanks! I’m so happy to see you back here, too.
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@DaddyEvil (137634)
• United States
28 May 22
Pretty and I haven't been anywhere and aren't planning on going anywhere. I'm glad you and your family had a nice time and hope the holiday weekend goes well for you, too.
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@DaddyEvil (137634)
• United States
28 May 22
@DianneN I understand. Pretty and I were messing around in our yard today. We had a tree come down in the storms a few days ago and mowed part of the yard after we got the tree cleaned up. You're welcome. And I'm sure we will. thanks.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
28 May 22
We are supposed to go to Maine later in the summer, but right now, I can’t bear to think of going anywhere except in my yard. Thanks! Looking forward to the holiday weekend and relaxing. Enjoy your weekend a lot
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
28 May 22
@DaddyEvil Ugh! I’m having trees taken down before they fall on the house. Those branches alone can do a lot of damage. Storm or no storm, the slightest breeze knocks twigs and tree gunk all over the place. I refuse to discuss the pollen.
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@wolfgirl569 (108126)
• Marion, Ohio
28 May 22
Just glad to see you are ok. Welcome back
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
28 May 22
Thanks so much! All is well, and it’s good to be home again.
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@TheHorse (220245)
• Walnut Creek, California
28 May 22
I am glad it's the weekend. I've have been working long weeks, and need a few days off. I love Paris! Do you speak French? I had heard that Parisians are snobs toward Americans who don't speak French. But I found that they treated me nicely just because I spoke a BIT of French. After awhile, our more "detailed" conversations were in English.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
28 May 22
I hope you enjoy your weekend and get to unwind. Who doesn’t love Paris? I’ve never had a problem with Parisians except one on our first trip. I forgot to ask her if she spoke English before I asked her a question. Boy, did she let me have it in perfect English! I can speak the basics, It’s funny, because when I try out my French, they want to try out their English.
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@KristenH (33393)
• Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
28 May 22
Love the photo Dianne. Hope you have a lovely weekend at home.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
28 May 22
Thank you, Kristen! I’m looking forward to seeing our son and his girlfriend after being away so long. Plus, relaxing is my main goal. Enjoy yours, too!
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@KristenH (33393)
• Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
1 Jun 22
@DianneN Aww sweet. My pleasure Dianne. I did for sure, except for the heatwave over here.
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@paigea (36315)
• Canada
28 May 22
I am rarely here, but I can't claim any of that kind of excitement Wow! I did go skiing a couple times in May. My favourite fun!
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
17 Jun 22
I know how much you love skiing . So glad you got to do it. I haven’t even had time to play pickle ball
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
18 Jun 22
@paigea Only if I’m doing fun things. Spiffing up our yard has been a lot of planning and meetings, expensive, and time consuming, but it’s bringing us joy. Almost done!
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@paigea (36315)
• Canada
18 Jun 22
@DianneN You must love to be so busy!
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@arunima25 (87854)
• Bangalore, India
28 May 22
You were busy like bee as always.And you definitely need a good rest to gear up for more fun on Memorial day. Sorry that your grandson and his team could not make it to the final. But they did get an experience of the lifetime.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
17 Jun 22
Thanks m Arunima. I haven’t had a moment’s rest since our return. Our grandson played well, and enjoyed the experience. It was good that he lived it.
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
18 Jun 22
Oops. Sorry about that “m”. Fat finger syndrome and myLot won’t let me edit
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@arunima25 (87854)
• Bangalore, India
19 Jun 22
@DianneN It's okay
@ptrikha_2 (47069)
• India
28 May 22
Don't worry! I and the secret Mylot unofficial police had sanctioned your long off from Mylot; due to your past good behaviour!! You seemed to have done quite a lot of fast travel - from US to Austria and Paris and back ! You need some good rest as well now! Some dramatic things in my personal life but would talk about then later on ! So now you would be back to posting "Morning Walk" posts and others and make it 45 posts a day ??
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@ptrikha_2 (47069)
• India
24 Jul 22
@DianneN Well, a few dramatic things happened in my life. But well, I shared a few posts regarding that and then I am trying to have more of the "Fun discussions" here! Best of wishes for you and your family. So when do you plan to be back in action here?
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
17 Jun 22
You are too funny! I haven’t been here for so long. So much happening outside my house in my yard these days. I truly hope everything is okay with you and your family.
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@Shiva49 (26774)
• Singapore
28 May 22
Way to go! Busy and enjoyable too. Happy for you all. Good that you are keeping us updated too.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
17 Jun 22
Thanks, Shiva. Since we’ve returned, I have been busy outdoors supervising workmen. They may finish up next week.
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@Shiva49 (26774)
• Singapore
18 Jun 22
@aninditasen (16503)
• Raurkela, India
28 May 22
Who are in the photograph? Hope your work is over soon and you garden and lawn is done. Glad you enjoyed the trip to Austria and Paris.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
17 Jun 22
That’s our older so , his wife, and my grandchildren. The work on the lawn has been going on for over one month now. It should be completely mostly by next week. What a job it turned out to be.
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@aninditasen (16503)
• Raurkela, India
18 Jun 22
@DianneN I suppose it's a big lawn and is taking time to complete.
@nela13 (58720)
• Portugal
28 May 22
What a great trip with your family. I am glad to see you here again You have a beautiful family
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
17 Jun 22
Thanks so much. My time has been outdoors making decisions for a good month! I’m sick of workmen!!!
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@nela13 (58720)
• Portugal
20 Jun 22
@LindaOHio (181721)
• United States
28 May 22
Oh, and she flew off to Innsbruck and then to Paris, Florida and back home. No wonder you don't have time for us! Well, it's good to see you. Rest up and have a nice Memorial Day weekend. I hope you'll be around more often.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
28 May 22
Yes, life can be stressful Waiting for the tree crew to arrive any minute. Hopefully they will finish up today and be gone. Enjoy your Memorial Day weekend with hubs.
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@LindaOHio (181721)
• United States
28 May 22
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@oahuwriter (26777)
• United States
28 May 22
Life is for living, enjoy!! ( Missed you though).
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
28 May 22
Thanks so much. I missed being here and willl see you soon
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@oahuwriter (26777)
• United States
29 May 22
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