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Told the suitcases 🧳 that there will be no vacation this year (Original Post) Sherman A1 Oct 2020 OP
Took mine out for a trip to help my mom recover from surgery in July Sedona Oct 2020 #1
We went to porchville for vacation twice TEB Oct 2020 #2
I've heard that Porchville is very nice this year Sherman A1 Oct 2020 #3
Sun deck here True Blue American Oct 2020 #5
We are going to bring in the yard decorations this weekend Sherman A1 Oct 2020 #8
2 visits True Blue American Oct 2020 #4
When I hear someone say True Blue American Oct 2020 #6
That's probably for the best since you can't fly. Airlines are so broke they no longer advertise. jaxexpat Oct 2020 #7
My little suitcase gets to go to the beach tomorrow mnhtnbb Oct 2020 #9
I hope your beach plan works. True Blue American Oct 2020 #10
I love October at the beach here in NC mnhtnbb Oct 2020 #14
Lot of Friends and family True Blue American Oct 2020 #15
I considered having two girl friends come join me mnhtnbb Oct 2020 #16
Congratulations on the new house! True Blue American Oct 2020 #18
Therapy can help with that kind of baggage IronLionZion Oct 2020 #11
And in the same vein - How do you kill a French vampire? GoneOffShore Oct 2020 #12
Great! Sherman A1 Oct 2020 #13
J'ai compris! mnhtnbb Oct 2020 #17
My luggage had first days out last weekend Wawannabe Oct 2020 #19

Sedona

(3,769 posts)
1. Took mine out for a trip to help my mom recover from surgery in July
Sat Oct 24, 2020, 06:26 AM
Oct 2020

Just returned it to a high shelf in the garage yesterday.

Haven't seen my three kids in over a year.

Thank goodness for video calls.

Fact is, I couldn't hug them if we were together 😔 🤧 😢

Sherman A1

(38,958 posts)
3. I've heard that Porchville is very nice this year
Sat Oct 24, 2020, 07:16 AM
Oct 2020

We have gone to Patioville several times, but with it getting colder out the season is coming to an end.

True Blue American

(17,984 posts)
5. Sun deck here
Sat Oct 24, 2020, 07:22 AM
Oct 2020

With cover. Ready to bring the cushions in.

I am missing the big family Holiday get togethers my Son and DIL always had.

Sherman A1

(38,958 posts)
8. We are going to bring in the yard decorations this weekend
Sat Oct 24, 2020, 07:34 AM
Oct 2020

Do some other winter preparations for the outside. It looks like we might see a rain/snow mix this coming week.

True Blue American

(17,984 posts)
4. 2 visits
Sat Oct 24, 2020, 07:20 AM
Oct 2020

With family.maybe 5 visits from my Son to see for himself I am fine. Virtual College for the Grandson.

I have several close groceries, order other things online. I am not a fan of online grocery shopping but would if I need to. Doctor and hospital close. Small city where you feel the Council, First Responders take good care of you.

I do think the pandemic, tornadoes, a mass shooting has brought the Community closer.

I also think the people are fed up with the hate and division. Article after article shows the young people are.

True Blue American

(17,984 posts)
6. When I hear someone say
Sat Oct 24, 2020, 07:27 AM
Oct 2020

They just visited Porchmouth I Know they are from my home town of Portsmouth. On the Ohio River!

jaxexpat

(6,820 posts)
7. That's probably for the best since you can't fly. Airlines are so broke they no longer advertise.
Sat Oct 24, 2020, 07:31 AM
Oct 2020

It's caused a commercial jet shortage.


Place little drummer thingy "here"

mnhtnbb

(31,384 posts)
9. My little suitcase gets to go to the beach tomorrow
Sat Oct 24, 2020, 08:29 AM
Oct 2020

for a week.

Of course rain is predicted three days. It's 2020, right?

True Blue American

(17,984 posts)
10. I hope your beach plan works.
Sat Oct 24, 2020, 08:34 AM
Oct 2020

I insist sun and warmth for you!

78 here yesterday. Big rain storm last night, colder and rainy weekend.

mnhtnbb

(31,384 posts)
14. I love October at the beach here in NC
Sat Oct 24, 2020, 09:04 AM
Oct 2020

Temps usually in the mid to upper 70's. Monarch butterflies are migrating through the area. No crowds.

I had hoped to go this week, but waited too long to book a place because I was concerned about a late season hurricane given the busy hurricane season this year. By the time I was confident there wouldn't be a storm coming up the Atlantic, all the houses I was eyeing had been booked for this week. So, I had to come this week, instead.

Ah, well. Even a rainy day at the beach is better than being cooped up in my apartment, which is where I've been all summer.

Who knows? Maybe the rain will magically disappear. Just go away! Where have we heard that?

True Blue American

(17,984 posts)
15. Lot of Friends and family
Sat Oct 24, 2020, 09:37 AM
Oct 2020

Head for Hilton Head. Some there now. While the rest of the families wear masks and practice distancing.

mnhtnbb

(31,384 posts)
16. I considered having two girl friends come join me
Sat Oct 24, 2020, 09:50 AM
Oct 2020

but decided yesterday that wouldn't be prudent. Our numbers are going up here in NC, too, after never really getting as low as I'd like to see them.

I haven't been to the hair or nail salon since February. I cancelled dental cleaning appointments. Do not go to the gym in my building or out to eat. In fact, I've only had take out once since February. I go to the grocery store about every 2-3 weeks. Everyone wears a mask. I have had meetings about the house I'm building, but everyone wearing masks.

Living alone I really miss opportunities to socialize. My goal was to live long enough to vote! Yay, I made it! Now my goal is to live long enough to move in to my new house before the end of the year, I hope. So I guess I can get by alone at the beach. At least it will be out of my apartment!

True Blue American

(17,984 posts)
18. Congratulations on the new house!
Sat Oct 24, 2020, 10:08 AM
Oct 2020

Something to really look forward t!

But enjoy your beach stay.

My Beautician only has one part timer so it has been safe to go for a hair cut once a month after she reopened. The Y pool reopened. So many signed up for classes they had to put a limit. We still distance but that water exercise really helps.

I envy you on the beach so enjoy it for me, too!

GoneOffShore

(17,339 posts)
12. And in the same vein - How do you kill a French vampire?
Sat Oct 24, 2020, 08:44 AM
Oct 2020

You need to drive a baguette through its heart.
Sounds easy but the process is.....







'pain' staking....

Wawannabe

(5,656 posts)
19. My luggage had first days out last weekend
Sat Oct 24, 2020, 04:55 PM
Oct 2020

Quick trip to the shore for clamming.
Roller suitcase made for easy packing into the casino hotel. Have to park a ways away.

I lol'd about you breaking it to the luggage.
I know you were jk but still funny!

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