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Way to go DD! Taking care of our Patriotic Duty these days is tougher. Button up the house and stay safe my friend.

Maybe you could have used it on the voting screen? Not sure what your voting equipment was like.

The screen had actual buttons running down the side. I imagine it was to push the buttons. BUT... we already had gloves so that was overkill 🙄

You guys take care there too !
 
It's a beautiful sunny morning here in CT. Today I have a PH from work so it's gonna be a chill relax day for us. Although we gonna make a stop to our local grocery store. I just hope it's not to packed like it has been last few days. Over last few days it's been very busy exp. in the mornings cause our local Walmart had some power issues and been closed for a few days.
 
What's New this week? Well my entire family said screw it and we are headed for a wine tasting weekend in Fredericksburg. We leave Friday at noon. The grandkids are being shipped to the other grandparents and my granddaughters aren't too happy about it at all. I told them they would not have fun because it's an adult trip, but I think the idea of a road trip anywhere is real appealing to them> kinda feel bad leaving them
 
What's New this week? Well my entire family said screw it and we are headed for a wine tasting weekend in Fredericksburg. We leave Friday at noon. The grandkids are being shipped to the other grandparents and my granddaughters aren't too happy about it at all. I told them they would not have fun because it's an adult trip, but I think the idea of a road trip anywhere is real appealing to them> kinda feel bad leaving them

This year has been hard on children and adults. The girls will end up having fun I’m sure. Go and enjoy! You deserve it!!
 
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What's New this week? Well my entire family said screw it and we are headed for a wine tasting weekend in Fredericksburg. We leave Friday at noon. The grandkids are being shipped to the other grandparents and my granddaughters aren't too happy about it at all. I told them they would not have fun because it's an adult trip, but I think the idea of a road trip anywhere is real appealing to them> kinda feel bad leaving them
I haven't made it to Fredericksburg yet but all my friends say it's the best place for wine tastings. Maybe California used to have something better but it probably burned up in all those fires this year.
 
Not a fan of California, but have to admit that I feel sorry for anyone losing things to fires. Vineyards can’t be replace easily or quickly. Such a shame.

Actually the wine business in The Peoples Socialist Republik of Kalifornia suffered its biggest slump after the terrorist attacks of 9/11.
 
Just spent 8 hours in the hospital after a bad fall. Broken foot. Appointment with orthopedic surgeon Wednesday to discuss surgery and inserting screws in the foot to repair the break. Full contact gardening I do not recommend! I am on crutches with a walking boot. Hoping I did not pick up Covid. Overheard Dr. saying the ER had 13 patients waiting for ICU beds.

Stay safe DD
 
I haven't made it to Fredericksburg yet but all my friends say it's the best place for wine tastings. Maybe California used to have something better but it probably burned up in all those fires this year.

I have been once before. I think it is one of the best weekend getaways in Texas. Absolutely the "cleanest" Town I have ever seen anywhere... absolutely ZERO litter. The town neatness is so striking, it is the first thing I mention. Maybe it has changed in the past 5 years, I hope not.

Their are a lot of arts shops there. I mean ART... not arts and crafts nonsense. I went to a sculptors shop that was unbelievable. I mean museum quality bronzes.... and museum quality prices too... out of reach except maybe for corporations... thousands and tens of thousands of dollars... and not that junk welded together called modern art either.

For the guys who may be into military history, they have the Nimitz WWII Pacific Theater museum which is top notch

Add a wine tasting tour or two, some decent dining and it is great

All 3 of my adult children and their spouses think just like my wife and I, so spending time with them now that they are adults is the best therapy for my wife and I.... we are a very tight family
 
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Just spent 8 hours in the hospital after a bad fall. Broken foot. Appointment with orthopedic surgeon Wednesday to discuss surgery and inserting screws in the foot to repair the break. Full contact gardening I do not recommend! I am on crutches with a walking boot. Hoping I did not pick up Covid. Overheard Dr. saying the ER had 13 patients waiting for ICU beds.

Stay safe DD
Not good ☹️ Hope it heals quickly
 
Just spent 8 hours in the hospital after a bad fall. Broken foot. Appointment with orthopedic surgeon Wednesday to discuss surgery and inserting screws in the foot to repair the break. Full contact gardening I do not recommend! I am on crutches with a walking boot. Hoping I did not pick up Covid. Overheard Dr. saying the ER had 13 patients waiting for ICU beds.

Stay safe DD

Oh DD, I am so very sorry you have been hurt! I thought of you several times yesterday as I didn’t see you post...which gets attention from the folks here who I consider a friend. Screws in the foot sounds pretty painful. Will start saying prayers for you. Hang in there ok. We are all sending you good vibes, energy and prayers!
 
So sorry to hear of your injuries. A couple years ago I fell on hardwood in my diningroom and cracked the tops of BOTH femurs. Luckily, no surgery was required, as bones were all lined up OK. Man, I had to use my mother's walker I had stored away for "one day" to scoot around the house as I could stand no weight on my legs. Luckily this house was built by someone handicapped and all doors are over wide, one of the 5 bathrooms is set up for wheelchair use, and that was all doable. So I feel for your pain and how inconvenient being laid up like that can be. Hope the surgery goes well and you have a speedy recovery in the end.
 
Just spent 8 hours in the hospital after a bad fall. Broken foot. Appointment with orthopedic surgeon Wednesday to discuss surgery and inserting screws in the foot to repair the break. Full contact gardening I do not recommend! I am on crutches with a walking boot. Hoping I did not pick up Covid. Overheard Dr. saying the ER had 13 patients waiting for ICU beds.

Stay safe DD
Oh goodness, so sorry to hear this. Hope you heal quickly!
 
This has been an eventful week for me and mine. After my injuries of last week to deal with it seems as if Covid has again visited my family. My oldest son caught Covid early in the pandemic from a European trip and recovered. Then a month or so ago my granddaughter in college was diagnosed with Covid. She also was young and strong and has recovered. My oldest daughter called last week to tell me that she and her husband are both positive as well as my 5 year old granddaughter. My son in law also lost his 90 year old grandfather to Covid last week as well. Thus far my 9 year old and 7 year old grandsons are testing negative but the entire household is quarantined. 2020 has indeed been a year. This virus has become very real to my family.

Stay safe DD
 
This has been an eventful week for me and mine. After my injuries of last week to deal with it seems as if Covid has again visited my family. My oldest son caught Covid early in the pandemic from a European trip and recovered. Then a month or so ago my granddaughter in college was diagnosed with Covid. She also was young and strong and has recovered. My oldest daughter called last week to tell me that she and her husband are both positive as well as my 5 year old granddaughter. My son in law also lost his 90 year old grandfather to Covid last week as well. Thus far my 9 year old and 7 year old grandsons are testing negative but the entire household is quarantined. 2020 has indeed been a year. This virus has become very real to my family.

Stay safe DD
I wish them all the best, and especially you as well. Having one injury is enough, you don’t need the virus on top of it.
 

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