THIS IS AN OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT TO ALL CHILDREN, SPOUSES, AND GRANDCHILDREN OF CHARLENE HERTZ DYBEDOCK: I hereby release you from any twinges of guilt you may feel about my being alone today. It really is OK for several reasons. Actually, here are the top ten reasons I do not mind being alone today:
10. I'm really not alone; Keto is here.
9. It was my idea.
8. I have your Christmas visit to look forward to (dangling prep... I know)\
7. The forecast is mid 70's and SUNSHINE
6. I still have projects on condo to finish
5. I won't have to listen to any football games today
4. I do realize you have other families
3. Some of those other relatives are more fun to be with
2. I hate fixing that traditional meal; in fact, I don't have the energy gor it anymore.
And the number 1 reason you need not feel guilt: Walmart is open today!
Happy Thanksgiving to all my extended family!
Thursday, November 27, 2008
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Being alone
I got a good taste of being alone yesterday,, I went to my first PD exercise class (there's another story) and when I walked out to my car I was feeling virtuous.
You may or may not know I have one of those fancy cars that doesn't have a key. Instead I have a gizmo that I carry in my purse and the car has a button I push to start the car, except that button doesn't work when the gizmo has a dead battery; which is the conclusion I came to after a few moments of panic.
The church office was open and the minister and office manager were there. I explained my problem and asked if there was a taxi service in town; there is one who will come to the island from Naples ($$$$) and since no one in the church office offered to run me home to pick up spare, this adventure was going to cost me about what I put in the offering on a Sunday, at least.
Back in my car waiting for the cab I called my dealer in Kankakee who said I could mail it and they would put new battery in but it would be cheaper for me to take it to the lccal dealer. Nothing about this adventure was going to be cheap; the dealer is in North Naples thru heavy traffic and I would not want to have to make that trip if I dould avoid it.
To share my misery I called my brother who suggested that I try to open gizmo and see what kind of battery it is and I might be able to get it at Walgreens, So when taxi arrived we went to Walgreens, found a battery that looked right and went back to my impotent car; the idea was brilient but i didn't have the tools or steady hands to get the old battery out or the new one in.
Reluctantly I rold the driver to tke me to my home and I would pick up the spare. Which we did then went back to the island and the church and the dead car. The spare worked, the cab driver tab and tip came to $45 and I went home, took out the old battery, put in the new and it worked!
A jumble of feelings; pride that I managed the situation on my own; frustration with the church I consider my Florida church (I've been attending for 3 years); good fortune that I could afford that cab ride.
Another good suggesstion from the bro; carry a spare battery in the car. My recommendation? Don't buy a car that starts with a button or depend on the kindness of strangers.
You may or may not know I have one of those fancy cars that doesn't have a key. Instead I have a gizmo that I carry in my purse and the car has a button I push to start the car, except that button doesn't work when the gizmo has a dead battery; which is the conclusion I came to after a few moments of panic.
The church office was open and the minister and office manager were there. I explained my problem and asked if there was a taxi service in town; there is one who will come to the island from Naples ($$$$) and since no one in the church office offered to run me home to pick up spare, this adventure was going to cost me about what I put in the offering on a Sunday, at least.
Back in my car waiting for the cab I called my dealer in Kankakee who said I could mail it and they would put new battery in but it would be cheaper for me to take it to the lccal dealer. Nothing about this adventure was going to be cheap; the dealer is in North Naples thru heavy traffic and I would not want to have to make that trip if I dould avoid it.
To share my misery I called my brother who suggested that I try to open gizmo and see what kind of battery it is and I might be able to get it at Walgreens, So when taxi arrived we went to Walgreens, found a battery that looked right and went back to my impotent car; the idea was brilient but i didn't have the tools or steady hands to get the old battery out or the new one in.
Reluctantly I rold the driver to tke me to my home and I would pick up the spare. Which we did then went back to the island and the church and the dead car. The spare worked, the cab driver tab and tip came to $45 and I went home, took out the old battery, put in the new and it worked!
A jumble of feelings; pride that I managed the situation on my own; frustration with the church I consider my Florida church (I've been attending for 3 years); good fortune that I could afford that cab ride.
Another good suggesstion from the bro; carry a spare battery in the car. My recommendation? Don't buy a car that starts with a button or depend on the kindness of strangers.
Monday, November 17, 2008
Home sweet home
I've settled in,,it feels like home. I don't think Keto feels the same way. He still keeps looking for Rich.
Went to church Sunday and the same gang showed up for discussion group...only one missing was Carl whose hanging outin Vermont thru the holidays.
My condo complex is very quiet; the year round people go to work during day and most of the snowbirdss arent here yet.
I have discovered the down side of living next to a golf course...there is almost always landscaping machines making noise!
You csn tell I am getting my alone time; I have nothing else to report.
Went to church Sunday and the same gang showed up for discussion group...only one missing was Carl whose hanging outin Vermont thru the holidays.
My condo complex is very quiet; the year round people go to work during day and most of the snowbirdss arent here yet.
I have discovered the down side of living next to a golf course...there is almost always landscaping machines making noise!
You csn tell I am getting my alone time; I have nothing else to report.
Thursday, November 13, 2008
Update on Florida
It's starting to look like home!
Rich and I arrived last Friday and we've either been shopping for food or necessities and back here working ever since. I'm guessing about a dozen trips to Wal-Mart (I know, but it is less than 5 minutes away), several to Target and Lowe's...you get the idea,
We've accomplished a lot including painting my bedroom, bathroom and living room, painting kitchcn, installing a new garbage disposal, finished my bathroom with shelves over the throne (some assembly required),purchased a dresser for my bedroom which will be delivered Monday.
Today we hope to get artsy: hang some things and do a window treatment on the door from my bedroom to the lanai.
Keto has settled in; the weather has been beautiful, Park and Shar are on their way, and I have a long list to shop for, but NO clothes. I brought most of my summer wardrobe and when I got here realized] that I had left most of a summer wardrobe, NO new clothes; haven't even been to Chico's yet
It's been an interesting week to be with Rich, not seeing anyone else. He won't take help on anything so we are both doing our own things most ofthe time. And he has worked like crazy everyday He and Patty are using vidio cams on their computers so can call on the computer and see each other, I would love to get that system set up with my families. I know Carl and Heather are using that to talk every night.
Bike is now functioning (long story for some other time) and is calling to me.
Rich and I arrived last Friday and we've either been shopping for food or necessities and back here working ever since. I'm guessing about a dozen trips to Wal-Mart (I know, but it is less than 5 minutes away), several to Target and Lowe's...you get the idea,
We've accomplished a lot including painting my bedroom, bathroom and living room, painting kitchcn, installing a new garbage disposal, finished my bathroom with shelves over the throne (some assembly required),purchased a dresser for my bedroom which will be delivered Monday.
Today we hope to get artsy: hang some things and do a window treatment on the door from my bedroom to the lanai.
Keto has settled in; the weather has been beautiful, Park and Shar are on their way, and I have a long list to shop for, but NO clothes. I brought most of my summer wardrobe and when I got here realized] that I had left most of a summer wardrobe, NO new clothes; haven't even been to Chico's yet
It's been an interesting week to be with Rich, not seeing anyone else. He won't take help on anything so we are both doing our own things most ofthe time. And he has worked like crazy everyday He and Patty are using vidio cams on their computers so can call on the computer and see each other, I would love to get that system set up with my families. I know Carl and Heather are using that to talk every night.
Bike is now functioning (long story for some other time) and is calling to me.
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
It's personal
Maybe it's because I've met him,
maybe it's we share a faith,
Maybe it's the fact that I usually side with the minority
Like always the Indian, never the cowboy.
It feels like one of my family is now the President elect,
Like we are wise enough to elect a healer
after 8 years of blundering.
Yes, it's personal; the pride, the joy,
the well fought fight...an election night
that beats all other election nights.
Hail to the chief, Barak.
I will pray for your safety daily.
And I can say once again,
with enthusiasm,
I'm proud to be an American!
maybe it's we share a faith,
Maybe it's the fact that I usually side with the minority
Like always the Indian, never the cowboy.
It feels like one of my family is now the President elect,
Like we are wise enough to elect a healer
after 8 years of blundering.
Yes, it's personal; the pride, the joy,
the well fought fight...an election night
that beats all other election nights.
Hail to the chief, Barak.
I will pray for your safety daily.
And I can say once again,
with enthusiasm,
I'm proud to be an American!
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Happy Birthday, Greta!
If you don’t know Greta
You bettah
She’s a dancer
And prancer
Seldom stands still
(But she will)
her snuggles are rare
seems she don’t care
but once earn her favor
then you can savor
the loving, and charming
and sometimes alarming
the red head from the east
who doesn’t like to sleep
The one and only 3 Year Old
Greta Charlene Hertz!!!!
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