Aloha from sunny California. It&#39;s 77 out and it&#39;s a treat to open up the windows to air the house out.  What is it about sunny weather that makes you get all ambitious and start projects?  yesterday, Chris cleaned out the utility closet and we became proud parents of a washer and dryer .  Won&#39;t get it until Thursday and I&#39;m sure the reality of laundry will soon settle in again, but for now I am aglow with domesticity.<br />
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Cheryl- your SEARS story made me laugh.  We went to buy our appliances there and the sale guy worked very very hard to not sell us anything.  &quot;Oh this isn&#39;t right.&quot;  &quot;You don&#39;t want that.&quot;  &quot;You haven&#39;t done your research.&quot;  Huh?  Walked into Home Depot and 15 minutes later it was all over but the shouting.<br />
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We had a great cruise meeting last night with our friends - they are first time cruisers and it&#39;s fun to see the upcoming cruise through their eyes.  The questions seems so simple now, but they weren&#39;t the first time we went.  It&#39;s guaranteed to make it a more enjoyable time.<br />
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Got several flats of flowers and will hopefully get them planted this week.  I can only dig for about 15 minutes before the back flares up, but that&#39;s okay.  At least it&#39;s something.<br />
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Elva,  I haven&#39;t had the chance to get to know you, but you do have my sympathies - divorce is hard, but staying together when it&#39;s wrong is worse.  You were very brave.  Keep up your chin and hang in there.<br />
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Everyone else, hope you&#39;re having a wonderful day and staying warm/cool/busy/relaxed.  Safe travels to all whose lives take them onto the roads this week.  <br />
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TTFN,<br />
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Charlie