New Deck on My Home
@BelleStarr (61101)
United States
October 20, 2023 3:12pm CST
My house in Portland needed a new deck and the pool deck needed to be removed since we no longer have a pool. It is all done now and looks great. It cost more than I expected but that isn't surprising these days is it?
I have a new roof going on within the next month or so. It has not been replaced since the fire 28 years ago. Pretty soon I will be a lot poorer. But these are all repairs that needed to be done not just cosmetic things.
Other than that, not much has been going on. Nothing exciting that is for sure. I have been writing a lot but not much else.
It is that time of year again to choose my new Medicare Advantage Plan. I was planning to change but now that I have done all the comparison, I think I will stick with United Heathcare. I still have time until I need to decide.
Our new dog Remy is quite a hand full. Naughty as all get go!! Good thing she is so cute!!
That's about it for now. Sorry I am so unreliable, but I have a hard time getting out of my own way these days.
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@1creekgirl (41750)
• United States
21 Oct 23
I just looked at your profile and I can't believe how many of your posts I have missed! It must be that when they get posted, they're way down on the list and I don't see them. But you're often still in my prayers and thoughts.
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@BelleStarr (61101)
• United States
21 Oct 23
Thank you and you in mine. How are you? I do think of you often.
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@BelleStarr (61101)
• United States
21 Oct 23
@1creekgirl The Lord is so good, I am so happy to hear that. I hope all the rest goes well.
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@LindaOHio (181717)
• United States
21 Oct 23
I have been thinking so much about you and wondering how you were! I'm so glad to see you here. Sorry you've had to have so many repairs. The deck looks wonderful. We are sticking with our Advantage Plan too. We have Medical Mutual. Would love to see a picture of your dog. What kind is she? I would love to write where you are writing; but I was turned down because I didn't have a blog or examples of my writing (I'm assuming). Have a good weekend and stop by more often!
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@BelleStarr (61101)
• United States
22 Oct 23
She is a silky terrier Brussels griffon mix. 12 pounds of naughty lol
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@LindaOHio (181717)
• United States
22 Oct 23
@BelleStarr She's adorable and just the right size. I'm sure she's a lap dog! Thanks so much for the picture. I love dogs soooo much!
@celticeagle (168327)
• Boise, Idaho
20 Oct 23
Your deck looks great! I bet the new roof will be grand as well.
I am sticking with Molina Healthcare. I've had them for a couple of years now and am pretty happy.
Remy sounds like a challenge.
I enjoy reading your posts whenever you have the time.
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@celticeagle (168327)
• Boise, Idaho
23 Oct 23
@BelleStarr .......Sure. I bet he'll be spoiled in 6 months.
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@BelleStarr (61101)
• United States
23 Oct 23
@celticeagle lol SHe is already spoiled we have had her since she was 4 months old and she is 11 months old now.
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@BelleStarr (61101)
• United States
21 Oct 23
Thank you and yes Remy is a little monster but so cute!! lol
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@BelleStarr (61101)
• United States
23 Oct 23
@sallypup United health care uses Renew but it works the same way and yes I used it at the Y.
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@BelleStarr (61101)
• United States
23 Oct 23
All the plans I looked at paid for the gym either with Renew or with Silver Sneakers. It is the dental and vision that I worry about, all my prescriptions are tier one so are free.
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@sallypup (61636)
• Centralia, Washington
23 Oct 23
@BelleStarr I have come to appreciate Silver Sneakers. That's how I get my pool paid for.
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@BelleStarr (61101)
• United States
21 Oct 23
lol Remy is adorable but she gets into everything. lol typical puppy.
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@BelleStarr (61101)
• United States
23 Oct 23
she is a silky terrier Brussels griffon mix I added a picture of her on one of the responds.
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@BelleStarr (61101)
• United States
23 Oct 23
@JudyEv lol its a good thing she is considering how naughty she is lol
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@JudyEv (342145)
• Rockingham, Australia
23 Oct 23
@BelleStarr I found the photo. She does look very cute.
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@snowy22315 (182199)
• United States
21 Oct 23
I like my Medicare Advantage plan, but think I have seen some better ones. However, the thing is I don't think they are all available in this county. New deck looks great..that is what I wish I could get a new deck.
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@BelleStarr (61101)
• United States
23 Oct 23
I used my Medicare book that they sent last month to check all the plans available in CT. I like the Aetna one but United Health Care has my dentist in the plan.
@RebeccasFarm (90474)
• Arvada, Colorado
20 Oct 23
Your home is lovely Belle and yes you must do these things.
Good to see you now.
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@RebeccasFarm (90474)
• Arvada, Colorado
23 Oct 23
@BelleStarr I can understand totally.
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@BelleStarr (61101)
• United States
23 Oct 23
Good to be back and see so many old friends. I do miss being on here but I just have trouble focusing.
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@BelleStarr (61101)
• United States
23 Oct 23
Yes my furnace is 3 years old and 3 years ago we also had to put a new motor in our well. It is never ending when you own a home.
@Tampa_girl7 (50524)
• United States
20 Oct 23
The deck looks really nice. You have the same colors as ours that we put on the West Virginia home.
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@RasmaSandra (80784)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
24 Oct 23
That looks beautiful and a nice place to sit, Enjoy Remy, My cats have become independent and not keep me company tonight,
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@BelleStarr (61101)
• United States
24 Oct 23
I am the dog whisperer, I have three dogs literally fighting to sit on me at all times. lol
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@1creekgirl (41750)
• United States
21 Oct 23
Belle, it's so good to hear from you. Your new deck looks great. Are you still at your daughter's? May God continue to bless and strengthen you.
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@BelleStarr (61101)
• United States
23 Oct 23
Yes I am and happily so. My grandson Dan is at my house now.
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@Deepizzaguy (104182)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
20 Oct 23
That is okay since at least you have home improvements that makes you happy.
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@BelleStarr (61101)
• United States
23 Oct 23
True and one less thing to worry about.
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@BelleStarr (61101)
• United States
24 Oct 23
Thank you and yes I am very pleased with how it has turned out.
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@porwest (92624)
• United States
25 Oct 23
@BelleStarr It looks like composite on the deck. Is that what you used?
@BelleStarr (61101)
• United States
21 Oct 23
Yes it will, it needs it badly because of wind damage.
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@BelleStarr (61101)
• United States
23 Oct 23
I am a dog lover, we have three right now and we may be getting Alex's shibu Inu in the new year. lol
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@wolfgirl569 (108197)
• Marion, Ohio
21 Oct 23
You are getting a lot done. The deck looks great
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@BelleStarr (61101)
• United States
21 Oct 23
Thank you, yes I am very happy with the results.
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@Courtlynn (67080)
• United States
6 Jan
Oh that looks so nice! I'd very much enjoy the outdoors in the spring-fall if I had that deck.
@BelleStarr (61101)
• United States
21 Oct 23
Thank you so much for the prayers, we all need them so much!!
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