happystuff
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Since I'm technically still an employee, I decided to post here. This has been my first week of vacation before retirement. I'm still waiting to...

They did this to me a year or so ago. Wanted three "Friends" to confirm my id (did that - didn't work); wanted a photo uploaded (nope, don't do...

Decided to go healthy. Made a big salad last night with seasoned chicken, cheese, dressing and croutons on the side. Yum! I love a good salad!

I guess I need to add this to my list of to-do's. Thanks for the reminders/stories, everyone.

You are all making me think I need to get started with some seeds. I usually don't have any luck at all, but am always game to try. Thanks for the...

Interesting that the Xfinity just made it into my neighborhood, but is still more expensive than my current provider. I was hoping it would be...

LOL. I get it. Then maybe keep a little notebook or something and just write down the amount, keeping a tally of what you save. Reach a certain...

I assume you stop there on the way to somewhere else, so you are in your car? Maybe put a jar in your car and every time you drive buy without buying...

Congrats on not taking anything!! It's hard when it is right in your face and free for the taking. Good job!

Kay, sorry about your sister's far and animals. Glad the cat showed up! Hoping for quick healing for the horses.

Seem to be missing this one as well. Rain over night, but nothing serious (so far) at all. Everyone please stay safe!!!!

Figured I should update the actual job thread. So, I am now on vacation for 11 days!

:laff: At least for a little while to come. LOL

Coworker sprung for dinner last night as a wonderful good-bye treat - Chinese. This afternoon will be birthday lunch with family - soup dumplings! ...

Thanks again to everyone. You have all been so wonderfully supportive. I am now officially on vacation for 11 days! It's all a bit surreal at the...

Thanks again, everyone. I'm glad others got to see it. And the moon last night was still big, bright and beautiful.

That's wonderful! It's fun to share! I'll do the same sometimes with gift cards, especially if it is a place I rarely go. I remember placing an...

Last day of physical work and it's a half day of school. I'll go in early and get out three hours early! Nice way to wrap things up.

I totally agree. It's a great feeling!

Hope you heal quickly, Klunick. I still have all my wisdom teeth and hope it stays that way. Went through my closet and put two pairs of boots and...

Got to see it - beautiful! Since it occurred today, the 14th, I'm claiming it as a personal birthday gift! :laff: Plus, it is my LAST day of...

I'm still hoping to downsize. Just getting a smaller footprint all around. That is where the savings will go, should we find something. Time will...

So how do they compare to jeggings?

Now that the weather is getting a little bit nicer in my area (at least the last couple of days), I've been thinking about your hiking and pics. I...

One-pot meal of diced ham, sauteed cabbage and egg noodles.

I saw this and rather enjoyed it.

It is said that we also have coyotes, but thankfully no dens on my property! Enjoy nature as it happens, but be careful!

:D

Some simplistic questions... Lots of folks are saying they are saving more and more, so my question is where? Are folks saving actual, physical...

I think I'm more like sweetana3 and catherine at this point. Still looking for a place to downsize to that won't take us further away from family...

I also have a Kindle Paperwhite. I'm hoping to start getting more reading time in soon.

As you all know, I usually avoid the Politics thread, but I saw catherine's post mentioning the VA in the "What's New". My primary dr and healthcare...

I echo what everyone else is saying, TMS. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Tonight is going to be chicken and dumplings. Friend is coming over and rest of the family asked. Now I'll be making a double batch. LOL.

I'm so sorry, Tybee. I hope something can be figured out for you.

Oh, that's right! I remember now. Brussel sprouts. (Personally, I love them) LOL

Four actually work days and counting!!!! Then 11 vacation days and then 1st day of retirement on April 1st! Can't even describe what I'm feeling.

I apparently live in a "dead zone". My neighbors have told me that Verizon is available one block south and one block north, but not at my house. Go...

LOL. Please define "trash lettuce".

Put me in the "messy" camp. Housecleaning is NOT my forte! We do not, however, have "filth". And I'm STILL working on the "clutter". LOL

Today will be a broccoli, chicken, cheese in white sauce dish possibly served over barley.

Don't know about "old money", but I met one or two "working money". When I worked at a oil well servicing company in KS, different older gentlemen...

I love how practical and frugal that is! And I bet if no one had purchased them, they would have simply been tossed into the garbage!

I'm counting this whole retirement thing as outside my comfort zone! I'm definitely heading into unknown waters. I have two weeks of actual work...

That works for me as well! Just no more snow, please!

Congrats, tradd. Glad the event went so well.

I actually am writing a to-do/project list. I will admit to being very afraid of slipping into a lazy mode! Don't want my whole day spent in front...

So true! I'm hoping I don't have too hard a time getting over the mid-afternoon "have to go to work" habit. LOL

Well, working 2nd shift, I already do these things! I have to get errands/chores done before mid-afternoon when I have to be at work. LOL

I like this! I try to do it in some areas of my life, but I think I will try to do it more often... look for more positives. Thanks!

Very nice!!!!

This is a possibility, although I don't know who I would go with. I used to thrift all the time! Fun just to get out and look.

Already doing this and, while I'm still hopeful, it's a bit frustrating right now. Not giving up, though!

LOL. Actually, I'm looking forward to getting up just a little bit earlier in the morning! I work 2nd shift, so I don't get into bed until almost...

Did today's boycott... no problem. I think I shop Amazon once or twice a year, as I prefer ebay (can usually find the same item for the same price if...

In all honesty, nothing at this point! My last "physical" day of work is my birthday (that is my birthday present to myself - LOL). I will then be...

Interesting conversation. I'm not sure I use AI at all... at this point in time. I don't use Siri, Google, or any of the other existing "ask me a...

Again, many thanks for the support and encouragement.

Update - Yesterday I put in for my last available day (sick days not included). Doing a backward count-down, today is day 10 of my physical days...