Hey! Remember Me?
By DianneN
@DianneN (247184)
United States
August 26, 2022 5:32pm CST
Oh, the things I have done! Lol! I didn’t expect to be gone this long, but I truly have been busy, mostly with the house and outdoors.
It began last November when we began meeting with contractors for a patio. The photos, if loaded ( I forgot how to load them here), show some of the work involved. And oh, the darn work! They began last March and have been back 3 times for an area that has caused trouble, due to the settling of fill.
But that wasn’t all we’ve been up to. I certainly have lots to write about.
But to suffice it to say, I am back to myLot, except for date night Friday and going out with friends tomorrow night. I will pop by this weekend since we are able to breathe easy for a while. Well, not really.
I’ve missed you all and thought of my myLot friends every day.
I’ve missed you all and thought of my myLot friends every day.47 people like this
50 responses
@allknowing (138202)
• India
27 Aug 22
Images speak louder than words. That is a lot of work I see
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@allknowing (138202)
• India
27 Aug 22
@DianneN I cannot say I missed you as I was not here much either (lol)
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
27 Aug 22
@allknowing But I know you thought of me
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@DaddyEvil (137860)
• United States
26 Aug 22
Long time, no see! 
I'm happy you've made it back.
Oh, wow! That was a big project! The plants and furniture all look good on and around the new patio, though. 
I'm happy you've made it back.
Oh, wow! That was a big project! The plants and furniture all look good on and around the new patio, though. 3 people like this
@DaddyEvil (137860)
• United States
27 Aug 22
@DianneN You're welcome! Several of us wondered it you abandoned us.
As long as you're staying busy and happy, that's what counts.
As long as you're staying busy and happy, that's what counts. 1 person likes this
@DianneN (247184)
• United States
27 Aug 22
@DaddyEvil I thought I gave notice that I would be busy, but at the time I had no idea how things would snowball. One thing led to another, and holy cow! I didn’t have time to go for more than 4 walks and no time for my sports. I will try to explain in further posts.
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@wolfgirl569 (108649)
• Marion, Ohio
27 Aug 22
Missed you too. 
Hope you are really back.
How does that patio set feel. I have looked at them but not sure I want to buy one.
Hope you are really back.
How does that patio set feel. I have looked at them but not sure I want to buy one.2 people like this
@wolfgirl569 (108649)
• Marion, Ohio
27 Aug 22
@DianneN We have actually thought about it for inside. I like the looks of that set. Hot pink would be very pretty.
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
27 Aug 22
@wolfgirl569 I’m pretty sure it would be very comfortable inside as out.
However, it’s huge!
However, it’s huge!1 person likes this
@DianneN (247184)
• United States
27 Aug 22
I’m really back as far as I can tell. lol
The furniture is extremely comfortable, but the cushions are not waterproof. So…. next year I will have Sunbrella cushions made up. I wanted hot pink anyway. Such a nuisance to cover them when rain is expected.
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I was also not around here for many months, but I was so busy at work. Enjoy your Friday night with friends. I missed you too.
@DianneN (247184)
• United States
27 Aug 22
Thanks, Ruby.
A portion of that patio was built upon fill (dirt) to extend it. The settling takes time for the fill to compact. I’m sure the contractor will have to return again some day, but he and his crew are accountable and did a great job considering they also had to work around ledge, our deck, and a huge drop in the yard.
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
27 Aug 22
@RubyHawk Many thanks. It’s so pleasant sitting out there. I usually have my morning cup of coffee on the couch or at the umbrella table. However, I have been walking around the yard carrying my coffee while keeping an eye on the workers elsewhere in the yard. Hubs and I enjoy the patio in the evening to unwind.
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@Scrapper88 (5983)
• United States
26 Aug 22
I do remember you. I also do not get to stop by here as much as I would like.
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
29 Aug 22
@sweerie_banana I’m Jewish, so don’t celebrate Christmas. I did get a little Christmas tree for my classroom when I taught school and decorated it. It was so cute!
@GardenGerty (161080)
• United States
27 Aug 22
I am pretty sure you have been having tons of fun.
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@snowy22315 (182646)
• United States
27 Aug 22
Nice to see you, and your patio looks very comfy!
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!! Enjoy date night and everything else! You have been missed - I'm glad you're back 
@kaylachan (72206)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
27 Aug 22
Well you'll be back when you can. Real life should always come first.
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I'd love to be able to afford to do something like that but oh well, first my kritters need this and that so there goes the funds 
@Deepizzaguy (104538)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
27 Aug 22
Welcome back to this site since I did miss you as well.
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@Deepizzaguy (104538)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
27 Aug 22
@DianneN You are very welcome.
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@ElicBxn (63652)
• United States
29 Aug 22
@DianneN her name is Heidi and she's 10. I have Elizabeth who is 13 and very feral. Sparky is 12 and fading. Of course, there is Heidi, so named cause she used to climb everything. Then there is Onyx who is only a few weeks older than Opal, but we got her in hopes she'd be Opal's friend, but they both hate other cats, they are 5. Opal came at 4 days old, so we got her months before we got Onyx. Next is Boris, my 'golden' child, he's orange and 4 years old... and finally there is Teeny, short for Justine so named because we got her from a guy named Justin, just a year old, probably about 15 months.
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@jobelbojel (36196)
• Philippines
27 Aug 22
Hi there. Glad to see you. What's up?!
Well, I can certainly understand and you can come back here anytime.
Welcome back.
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@jobelbojel (36196)
• Philippines
27 Aug 22
@DianneN you are welcome.
See you around.
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@kobesbuddy (78871)
• East Tawas, Michigan
27 Aug 22
You have surely made your yard look beautiful, over the past year:) I haven't been on My Lot regularly, because of other things, also. Busy? Yes, summer has flown by like a grease shot. It has been lovely in Michigan, all season
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
28 Aug 22
@kobesbuddy They appreciated it while they were there. They landed in Detroit first to pick up two friends. 
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@kobesbuddy (78871)
• East Tawas, Michigan
28 Aug 22
@DianneN Mackinac Island and the UP the temp is always cooler, especially during the winter months.
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@arunima25 (87852)
• Bangalore, India
27 Aug 22
You were missed. But I knew that you will come back sooner or later as good things are keeping you busy. Welcome back 
The patio looks lovely
I am back from the week end long travel and dropping my elder daughter to campus. She got into her dream college .
We have also started some remodeling and renovation work in our home. So, it is definitely going to keep us engaged for another two months.
The patio looks lovely
I am back from the week end long travel and dropping my elder daughter to campus. She got into her dream college .
We have also started some remodeling and renovation work in our home. So, it is definitely going to keep us engaged for another two months.1 person likes this
@DianneN (247184)
• United States
28 Aug 22
@arunima25 How nice that you get to see your niece for the next four years. She will be great company for your younger daughter and make you a tint bit less sad not having your older daughter around. We still miss having our sons living with us after all these years
I’m sure you’ll be most happy when all the work is done!
I’m sure you’ll be most happy when all the work is done!1 person likes this
@arunima25 (87852)
• Bangalore, India
28 Aug 22
@DianneN Thank you for your wishes. We are getting used to the house without her and it is not easy. Anyway my husband's niece is here to stay with us for another four years to complete her degree in journalism. Her college is five minutes walk from my home. So, my younger one has some company. She would have missed her sister the most.
We are prepared for all the trouble that this renovation work brings. We hope that the end result is worth all that.
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