You Can Tell by my Hair
By DianneN
@DianneN (247186)
United States
January 15, 2023 9:35am CST
Well, here I am after months away from myLot. Never expected that to happen but will explain in future discussions.
Hubs and I finally got our new car after waiting for it for six months and decided to drive it to Florida to pack in some miles. It was worth the wait. We have been here for one month and one day.
Our condo association is in the midst of making a huge mess. Days after we arrived, the new sea wall was completed. The back lawn has a new irrigation system, but waiting for sod to be put in. Everyone is getting a new lanai, and thankfully ours will be put in once we return to Connecticut. The noise is such a nuisance! Also getting a new roof, new elevators, new driveway, etc.
Since our return, we decided to get all new hurricane windows and doors. We met with so many contractors, but finally decided on one company. Signed the contract Thursday and just waiting for the permits. More noise and a mess to come!
On a more pleasant note, friends and family are here. We’ve been busy visiting each other, going out to dinner, entertaining, and just hanging out. I had a mani/pedi at my usual place, but they are under new ownership and are blah! Tried a new hairdresser and love him! Also, I used my fairy hair person and had 50 acetate strands put in.
Hubs and I will be flying back to Connecticut next Sunday for about 9 days to see our family and to celebrate our younger son’s birthday. He’s been taking care of our house and feeding our wild birds.
Wishing my friends a very happy new year! My only goal is to spend more time on myLot!
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54 responses
@snowy22315 (180389)
• United States
15 Jan 23
Welcome back Dianne. Nice of you to check in. I thought you were gone for good.
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@much2say (55512)
• Los Angeles, California
15 Jan 23
Oh so nice you are here today ! 
That's a lot of work being done . . . a mess perhaps but at least it's all for good reason.
There's a lot of changes being made everywhere . . . sometimes I don't know if I can take it 
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Well glad you came to visit us . . . hope to see you more often. A happy new year to you and your family . . . be safe and enjoy everywhere you go! 
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That's a lot of work being done . . . a mess perhaps but at least it's all for good reason.
There's a lot of changes being made everywhere . . . sometimes I don't know if I can take it !
Well glad you came to visit us . . . hope to see you more often. A happy new year to you and your family . . . be safe and enjoy everywhere you go! 4 people like this
. But I'm all for it if the end result means something good. Yah, I just don't like the bad, unexpected changes.@DianneN (247186)
• United States
15 Jan 23
Thanks! Lol! It's so good being back here. I appreciated all your messages.
Changes can be good or bad. I thought I was done with changes when we took off for Florida, but never. The day after we return home next week, we have an appointment to have window treatments installed in our new old family room. 
See what I mean?
See what I mean?3 people like this
@jobelbojel (35461)
• Philippines
15 Jan 23
Happy New Year to you and your family.
Good to see you and congratulations on your new car.
Your new hairdresser knows your what statement is good for you.
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@jobelbojel (35461)
• Philippines
18 Jan 23
@DianneN wow! Glad all parts became available.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
15 Jan 23
Thanks so much and Happy New Year to you, too!
Love our new car. Everything had to be ordered separately rather than package A, B, or C as it used to be back in the day. It was built from scratch and of course the supply chain and chips took forever!!!
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@DaddyEvil (137257)
• United States
15 Jan 23
Happy belated New Year and a Merry belated Christmas!
I'm happy you've managed to come visit us for a bit!
A lot of things are up in the air but, hopefully, resolving soon.
I'm happy you've managed to come visit us for a bit!
A lot of things are up in the air but, hopefully, resolving soon.4 people like this
If you couldn't tell, a lot of us missed visiting with you.@DianneN (247186)
• United States
15 Jan 23
@DaddyEvil Awww, thank you for saying that. Many messaged me and expressed the same thing. However, there are a few who won't be too happy to see my return. Oh, well. Too bad. lol
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@andriaperry (116936)
• Anniston, Alabama
15 Jan 23
Glad to see you here. It's been a long time. I also have made many life changes.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
15 Jan 23
@andriaperry I know. I remember when you posted that. I was here then. Thinking of you and only wish for your happiness.
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@andriaperry (116936)
• Anniston, Alabama
15 Jan 23
@DianneN getting better. Robert and I are separated..
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@marguicha (222759)
• Chile
15 Jan 23
I have missed you, Dianne! I remember once that I went for my holidays to St. Maarten and they were fixing up some things at the resort where I was with a friend. There were other parts of the resort that had less noise, but the people there thought that, as we were "spiks" they could place us in the worst part with the worst noise. My friend was going to accept it but I was not going to pay a lot to get deaf. So I went to talk with the manager and he changed us and gave me a voucher to a restaurant for our trouble. I accept the noise when I get the workers. I decide if I want that. But that was not what we had bargained. BTW, the restaurant was an Italian one and was delicious!
I remember once that I went for my holidays to St. Maarten and they were fixing up some things at the resort where I was with a friend. There were other parts of the resort that had less noise, but the people there thought that, as we were "spiks" they could place us in the worst part with the worst noise. My friend was going to accept it but I was not going to pay a lot to get deaf. So I went to talk with the manager and he changed us and gave me a voucher to a restaurant for our trouble. I accept the noise when I get the workers. I decide if I want that. But that was not what we had bargained. BTW, the restaurant was an Italian one and was delicious!4 people like this
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
15 Jan 23
Thanks and I have missed you, too, Marguicha!
I’m so glad you spoke up and that the manager changed you to a better room. The voucher was a very nice surprise! So happy you enjoyed your Italian meal, too. I’m sure you asked to be changed in a very nice way
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@rebelann (112770)
• El Paso, Texas
15 Jan 23
WOW, that's some excitement .... of course not all good but just think how it will be once all the construction is done, it sounds like you'll have a much nicer accommodation in the end.
Too bad that isn't real gold, wouldn't that be something.
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@FourWalls (67703)
• United States
15 Jan 23
Well, howdy, stranger!! Great to see you again!
I want to hear all about your new car, and I hope all of your adventures that kept you off myLot have been good ones!!
Great to see you again!
I want to hear all about your new car, and I hope all of your adventures that kept you off myLot have been good ones!! 4 people like this
@LindaOHio (177898)
• United States
15 Jan 23
So glad you're back. Love the hair! Really surprised at all the changes/updates that your condo association is making. I hope it all turns out well. The hurricane doors and windows are a great idea. How is your osprey? (Orville was it?) Have a safe trip back to Connecticut and Happy Birthday to your son. Happy New Year to you as well May it be happy, healthy, safe and prosperous!
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
15 Jan 23
A millions thanks! Also, thank you for all your sweet and caring messages while I've been away from myLot.
We have a new management system and they are really on the ball. Our place needs all the work and the assessments are going to cause a lot of people to leave, unfortunately. Our HOA went up this month, yet again.
Orville was here to greet us the day we arrived. I was so happy!!!! He's driving me crazy flying by with his fish and chirping relentlessly, and I have had to ignore him at times. Every time I open the window, things blow off my desk. He still remembers me and comes to me when I call him. The workers here must think I'm a crazy lady. Those that live here already know I am
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
15 Jan 23
@LindaOHio You're right! Actually, someone made an offer on our place last week, but no, we intend to stay. You can't find anything around here on the water that's reasonable. We know of a place where the assessment is 1 1/2 million per person. If we had to pay that, we'd sell.
Orville is brilliant!
If we had to pay that, we'd sell.
Orville is brilliant!3 people like this
@LindaOHio (177898)
• United States
15 Jan 23
@DianneN You're welcome. Everything is going up these days. Do you ever think you would move because of the assessments? How cute that Orville remembers you. Take care.
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@thedevilinme (4126)
• Northampton, England
15 Jan 23
I reckon you have been rolling in the long grass again ;-)
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@thedevilinme (4126)
• Northampton, England
15 Jan 23
@DianneN I knew it! Pool boy?
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@popciclecold (38621)
• United States
15 Jan 23
All I can say is welcome back. You were missed greatly.
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@Tampa_girl7 (50185)
• United States
15 Jan 23
@DianneN its a nice place to spend time.
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@RasmaSandra (79648)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
15 Jan 23
Nice to see you back and love your hair, Awesome color and those glitters are fantastic, A very Happy New Year to you and your family. Looking forward to seeing you here and finding out what you are up to you do a lot of living so I can just ride on your coattails and imagine how much fun that must be, Ringo and Michelle are growing by leaps and bounds,
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@RasmaSandra (79648)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
15 Jan 23
@DianneN well that is a bit confusing I accept being their Grandmama since I was Mama to their mother who was always visiting me, To them, I guess it does not matter as long as the litter is changed and the food is plentiful 
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
15 Jan 23
Thanks so much! Happy Happy New Year to you, too. Everything hasn’t been all fun and games, but here I am, happy to be back in the Sunshine State. Plenty to write about, too.
I’m so glad that the kitties are growing. They must be so well loved having you as a mommy.
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. He won’t even share with other birds.@DianneN (247186)
• United States
15 Jan 23
Thank you, and yes, Orville the osprey was in his tree and greeted us the day we got here. I was so happy to see and hear him alive and well!!!!!! I worry all the time about him when I'm away. He still shows off his fish and comes when called. To be honest, sometimes he is a nuisance. I can't keep dropping everything just to say hello. lol
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@just4him (317040)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
16 Jan 23
I figured you were busy. I'm sure the noise of all the work being done is immense.
Have you seen Orville? I'm glad the wait for your new car was worth it.
Now, we're both back on myLot. Welcome back. I think about you often. Your hair looks fabulous!
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
15 Jan 23
Hi, Nela!!!!!! Thank you! It's so good to be back here. I was mostly busy with landscaping, home decorating, and my family. Lots of discussions coming up.
Thanks so much! I had fairy hair done last July with my son's girlfriend and her mother, but the hairdresser who did it didn't know how to tie knots that stayed in. Only had a few pieces left 
. Now I'm so happy!!!!
. Now I'm so happy!!!! 3 people like this
