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I hear you on being tired of shorts. I've been so excited to break out my long sleeve t-shirts and other fall clothes this week. Sounds like you're going to be busy the next few days-that should really make time fly!
I always love the approach of the colder weather and love switching to fall and winter clothing. I stop short at coats, boots and mittens, though.... those I wish I could do without! We've had highs in the 40s for the past two days, cold and rainy. You accomplished a lot this week! SO, SO close now!
Enjoy yourself at the wedding--and don't worry about packing, somehow we always seem to manage to get it done! But I am totally with you about cleaning the house before departure. There's something so nice about coming back to a tidy home, clean sheets, (and no funky trash smells,) with a casserole in the freezer that's ready to pop into the oven for that first evening back!
Oh, it's soooo close now!! I know exactly what you mean about the fall clothes. I've been loving these last few days with the cool weather. Jeans and long sleeves--love it!
I hear you on being tired of shorts. I've been so excited to break out my long sleeve t-shirts and other fall clothes this week. Sounds like you're going to be busy the next few days-that should really make time fly!
You sound like me! Today flew by, but I'm actually hoping that tomorrow slows down a little so I can not only get stuff done, but relax.
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It's almost here!! So exciting!
Definitely exciting!
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I am also ready for cooler weather! You have been super busy. Not long now!
I wasn't actually ready for the cold weather the past two days with highs only in the 50s. I was thinking more like low 70s. Thankfully, tomorrow the high is supposed to be back up in the mid 70s.
I always love the approach of the colder weather and love switching to fall and winter clothing. I stop short at coats, boots and mittens, though.... those I wish I could do without! We've had highs in the 40s for the past two days, cold and rainy. You accomplished a lot this week! SO, SO close now!
I don't mind coats for a while, but only a while. I'm still wondering how I'm going to dress to walk outside in the winter. I've told Luke we may have to consider going back to our church's gym as arthritic joints do not like the cold.
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Enjoy yourself at the wedding--and don't worry about packing, somehow we always seem to manage to get it done! But I am totally with you about cleaning the house before departure. There's something so nice about coming back to a tidy home, clean sheets, (and no funky trash smells,) with a casserole in the freezer that's ready to pop into the oven for that first evening back!
Absolutely, except for the casserole in the freezer, but now you've gotten me thinking how nice that would be.
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Dresses with optional tights underneath?
Good luck!
That is a great suggestions but I don't own any tights.
Can't believe how close the trip is!! Good luck with the packing. Hope you have a nice time at the wedding!
Me either! I've got to quit telling myself I can deal with packing tomorrow as there aren't many tomorrows left.
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The countdown is on! Layers sound like a good plan
I can't believe how close we are now.
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Oh, it's soooo close now!! I know exactly what you mean about the fall clothes. I've been loving these last few days with the cool weather. Jeans and long sleeves--love it!
Jeans and long sleeves are one of my favorite outfits.
Tomorrow arrived with temperatures in the upper 40s. Brrr! A little colder than usual for early October in Kentucky. I prepared our usual Saturday breakfast of chocolate chip pancakes. We ate, and our usual routine would be to walk immediately afterwards, but the temperature how risen only one degree to 50. In fact the furnace came on while we were eating. Finally, around 10:00 we headed out to run errands first, hoping for a few more degrees of heat. Our first stop was Hallmark to pick up the last of the ornaments we had pre-ordered. Unfortunately, not enough of the Chip and Dale limited edition ornaments were sent to our store, so I couldn’t get that one. But all the others were pre-packaged for me. Then we ran to Kohl’s as I had some Kohl’s bucks that needed to be used by today or they’d be lost. Kohl’s had Cuddle Duds socks on sale and they are so soft and warm with colder weather coming. Luke and I both browsed the store, but with the trip coming up we didn’t want to spend more than the bucks we already had. From here, we were off to Target to pick up the wedding gift I’d pre-ordered. Since we’ve retired, we hardly ever shop on Saturdays, and we’d forgotten just how busy stores can be on that day. So each one of these stops took way longer than I expected as we waited in lines everywhere.
When we finished up at Target, we came outside to a light but steady rain in addition to the cold. Luke asked if I could manage walking in it or would I rather stop somewhere for lunch. I debated a moment and then decided with the windshield wipers swishing away that eating sounded good. It was 12:45 and the pancakes were long gone. We went to McDonalds as Luke was wanting an Egg McMuffin now that there is an all day breakfast menu. I got my usual grilled chicken snack wrap and small fries. As I was getting our drinks, a young man was waiting to refill his large drink. I moved to give him room so we could both get drinks. He seemed very sweet, but mentioned to me that he was on his work lunch break and was just drinking Dr. Pepper as he couldn’t buy any food here on food stamps. Luke wondered what was taking me so long, so I explained when we got to our table that the young man in the section behind us might be hungry. Luke had ordered two Egg McMuffins because it was only 11 cents more to get the second due to a special. He asked if I wanted to give the second to the young man. I grabbed it and quickly walked over to him. The surprise and gratitude in his face were rewarding. I also pretty sure he was a former student. So I think it was meant for us to be there and to buy an extra sandwich even though we knew we didn’t need it. By the way as we were walking in from the car, the rain picked up, so another reason eating was the best decision.
It was now nearly 1:30, but the rain was gone. We headed to our city greenbelt, parked, and headed off on our daily adventure. Soon after we started, Luke suggested that we only do a 5K today and save the 4+ mile/6K+ for tomorrow when our high is supposed to be 76 degrees. We felt a few more sprinkles, but stayed pretty much dry for the next 52 minutes. Back home I dealt with a load of laundry, wrapped the wedding present (no easy task at it was an awkward shape), and then it was time to get ready for the wedding. By 4:30 we were headed to the church. Beautiful wedding followed by a delicious and relaxing reception afterwards. A little before 7:00, we called it quits and as we got in the car Luke asked if we could go home now. Now we’re just relaxing, catching up on new TV shows and looking forward to not having plans tomorrow. I may finally get some clothes pulled out.
As far as that young man is concerned, you were certainly in the right place at the right time.
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I've got to quit telling myself I can deal with packing tomorrow as there aren't many tomorrows left. 
Now we’re just relaxing, catching up on new TV shows and looking forward to not having plans tomorrow. I may finally get some clothes pulled out. 
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