My hard working man!

MM is re-surfacing our patio because some idiot past owner thought it would be cute to have dimples in the concrete.  WRONG.  Dimples hold water, which creates mildew that is sooo NOT attractive.

The light (now dry) area is what he did yesterday.  He is applying a thin coat of colored concrete (a concrete slurry) that is filling in those dimples and cracks.  The dark (wet) areas are today's work.  And tomorrow, he will continue on out a bit farther, as long as his knees and back hold out!

This is his practice area.  We have another lot here in the park that is rented out; said renters will be leaving this coming week, and he will then go work over there...where he has already pressure washed:

Not that it looks clean.

After the concrete is all cured, MM will apply a special paint to cover everything in a light brown color.

Then we will move the moho so that he can paint this spot...the same light brown color.

Got all that?

Did I also mention that MM HATES to paint?  Yes, he does.

At least this is a different kind of painting...not like he would have to be careful painting around windows and doors type of painting.  This is a slap it on kind of painting.  Check.  He can do this.

I will be the fetcher and water girl and push the roller helper in both projects.

We are a team...and we'll git-er-done.  And then go back to Mayberry.

Life is busy in windy paradise, y'all!

Voting rationale

Amy posted this on FB:

"Heading to vote and my son told us to vote for Trump so they put salt back in schools!!!"

That is profound reasoning by a 9 y/o. That is sorta the age some of the candidates are acting these days.

I just want this political hooha to be OVER and out.




I dislike politics, and no, I won't get into a political discussion here. Poke fun? Yeah. We might as well laugh at them, right?! Thanks for the giggles, Alex.

Life is good here in sunny paradise, y'all! Smiles...

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Aching muscles

What is that, you ask?

It is a new yoga mat, used yesterday while I stretched and challenged this old body for an hour and a half. Seriously.

Said body is rebelling today.

I will go back for another lesson tomorrow, which is unfortunately the last session here at the park. Bugger.

Now I do stretches every single morning, but not for that duration. Lesson learned and now imprinted in my poor muscles, letting me know I need to continue these challenges. Walking and bike riding certainly use muscles, and I do both...but yoga works on different muscles and uses more techniques that I need to be working on...a lot.

Meanwhile, KC needs me to cuddle with him for just a little while longer on the couch this morning, right?!

Have yourselves a wonderful Wednesday. I will.......eventually.


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Saturday snuggles

Brrr...it's 48 outside...and the heat is on. Now I know this is far better than the weather back in Mayberry, but we are in the land of palm trees!

I'm grateful for a few snuggles here on the couch by my girl.

It is a perfect morning for MM to do a little work outside before we meet Bob and Lynne for lunch. They are only passing through.

Tonight, MM and I are going to a musical show, a James Taylor/Carole King tribute. Oh boy, oh boy!

It's gonna be a great day, and that's a mighty fine thing.

Life is good here in paradise, y'all!


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Happy Birthday!

Happy Birthday to my handsome boyfriend!

To him, it is just another day...but to all our family, it is a day to celebrate yet another year that we get to enjoy his sense of humor, his generosity, his annoyance (yes, he can be!), his fixing stuff, his wisdom, his love, and his hugs. He's my/our rock here on earth.

Keep on keeping on, Moho Man. We wanna keep you around a whole lot longer. We are confident the next 365 days will be a blast.

Love and hugs from all your Clan!

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Oh what a day!

Fifteen years ago:




And now, last week:



What an adventure their lives have been...and will for sure continue to be.

Dad and I are so blessed to have these critters in our crazy clan! They keep us smiling, entertained, confused, loved, and laughing.

Carry on.

We are along for the ride, and love y'all to the moon and beyond!

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Hello from WPB!

Alas, we are back at the Moho, with two happy kitties under foot. Literally. They missed us.

There is no turn down service; no waiter in the Main Dining Room; and certainly no chef to be found in this kitchen...unless I assume the position. And the only water we see outside are rain puddles from last night's thunder bumpers. We miss being on the ship. Sigh.

Reality has hit, although I still get to avoid cooking one more night, since Tuesday means Team Awesome and trivia...with dinner.



Speaking of awesome, we sure enjoyed the week of cruising with these two friends. We miss them already.

Life is soggy, but good!

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