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Post by auntkelly on Oct 1, 2022 4:27:01 GMT
She’s adorable. Congrats!
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Post by auntkelly on Sept 30, 2022 13:58:27 GMT
I’m a moderate Republican who voted for Biden in the last election. I found this “gaffe” to be concerning. I was shocked and saddened when Rep. Walorski died, and I had barely heard of her before her accident. Biden actually called her family to express his sympathy, so I would expect him to remember her death. (A president makes a lot of sympathy calls, but a call concerning the sudden death of a sitting congressperson would surely be memorable). He is a busy man with a lot on his plate, but as he was preparing for this event, I can’t imagine that his aides didn’t remind him of Rep. Walorski’s work in this area and of her recent death. This may have just been an ordinary mental slip which we all have from time to time, but I also think it’s possible it’s a sign of something more serious. I know I’m taking a wait and see attitude about the event, and I’m sure other middle of the road voters are as well. I hope not. I’ll never forget going to my cousins wedding and asking if my gramma was coming. I had just attended grammas funeral two months prior. The second the words left my mouth, I wish I could have taken them back. I was 28 years old at that time. People slip up all the time. Is Biden older? Yes. Is it concerning? No. Are you saying you never screw up like that? No I'm not saying that I never make mental slips. In fact I said "This may have been an ordinary mental slip which we all have from time to time . . . ."
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Post by auntkelly on Sept 30, 2022 13:14:53 GMT
I live in a flyover state and my second home is in the same flyover state.
One of the perks of living in a flyover state is that property is much more affordable than it is in coastal states.
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Post by auntkelly on Sept 30, 2022 13:04:20 GMT
I’m a moderate Republican who voted for Biden in the last election. I found this “gaffe” to be concerning.
I was shocked and saddened when Rep. Walorski died, and I had barely heard of her before her accident. Biden actually called her family to express his sympathy, so I would expect him to remember her death. (A president makes a lot of sympathy calls, but a call concerning the sudden death of a sitting congressperson would surely be memorable).
He is a busy man with a lot on his plate, but as he was preparing for this event, I can’t imagine that his aides didn’t remind him of Rep. Walorski’s work in this area and of her recent death.
This may have just been an ordinary mental slip which we all have from time to time, but I also think it’s possible it’s a sign of something more serious. I know I’m taking a wait and see attitude about the event, and I’m sure other middle of the road voters are as well.
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Post by auntkelly on Sept 30, 2022 11:52:02 GMT
We have a lake house about 2 1/2 hours from our primary residence. We spend a lot of time at the lake house and enjoy it very much. We live in an area where housing is generally very affordable compared to other areas of the country, so that helps make it possible to own and maintain two homes.
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Post by auntkelly on Sept 30, 2022 11:32:11 GMT
My Oklahoma Sooners have a bye week, so I'll be watching a lot of football on tv this weekend. cadoodlebug I hope you are feeling better soon. BOOMER! I’m confused. I thought TCU was playing Oklahoma this Saturday in Fort Worth. But, I may have looked at the wrong thing. 💜 Yes, you are right! OU is playing TCU this weekend! I was coming home from a trip when I posted and didn’t check my calendar. I was confused. I hope my team is not as confused! 😂.
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Post by auntkelly on Sept 30, 2022 0:50:57 GMT
My Oklahoma Sooners have a bye week, so I'll be watching a lot of football on tv this weekend. cadoodlebug I hope you are feeling better soon. BOOMER!
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Post by auntkelly on Sept 25, 2022 17:31:19 GMT
Kansas State came to town and upset my Sooners. It’s a sad day in Soonerland.
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Post by auntkelly on Sept 24, 2022 13:55:33 GMT
I leave the manuals and a little note saying I hope they enjoy the house. No gifts.
It’s a business transaction and issues can arise right up until closing and even beyond. You might not feel so warm and fuzzy about them if they start making unreasonable demands during their final walk through (when you’ve already moved out and left the lovely gift.
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Post by auntkelly on Sept 23, 2022 12:57:17 GMT
She is beautiful. Congrats!
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Post by auntkelly on Sept 22, 2022 22:12:49 GMT
Penn State is playing non-conference Central Michigan. If you haven't seen the video of "Chad Powers" trying out as a walk-on for Penn State, I'm still laughing days later. I'm so tempted to get a "Think Fast, Run Fast" t-shirt. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Na2hOcx4uX8 I saw that video earlier in the week and I’ve probably watched it five times! I love the line “my mom is dumb, but she’s a good football coach.”
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Post by auntkelly on Sept 22, 2022 19:18:09 GMT
You have a great attitude!
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Post by auntkelly on Sept 22, 2022 19:13:00 GMT
It's lovely. I wonder if it comes w/ all that booze on the downstairs bar.
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Post by auntkelly on Sept 22, 2022 15:03:13 GMT
I don’t think it matters whether it’s your first or tenth house does it? If someone wants to invite people over to celebrate a new home, why not? Exactly! They've built a lovely new home, why not have people over to celebrate? I think because here we don't have such "rules" about parties here, we tend to think of an invite a good thing and a chance to socialise rather than a gift grab. The ones I've been to people may bring a plant or bottle of wine but nothing is expected. I agree. Why not celebrate a new home! Plus, with the high cost of entertaining, I think it's silly to assume that someone would throw an open house just to get presents. I can't imagine anyone inviting someone over for food and drinks and thinking they are going to come out ahead if the guest shows up with a candle or random bottle of wine.
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Post by auntkelly on Sept 22, 2022 14:37:54 GMT
My Oklahoma Sooners play Kansas State at home Saturday evening. My husband and I will be going to the game. Last Saturday, my husband and I met huskergal and her husband before the Nebraska-OU football game in Lincoln. It is always fun to meet a fellow pea IRL, but it was especially fun to meet at a college football game! If you ever get a chance to go to a game in Lincoln, be sure and go. The Nebraska fans are great and made us feel so welcome.
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Post by auntkelly on Sept 21, 2022 17:57:37 GMT
I agree w/ those who say overalls can be cute, but they are not flattering.
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Post by auntkelly on Sept 21, 2022 12:30:48 GMT
How exciting! I’ll say prayers for you and the baby.
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Post by auntkelly on Sept 21, 2022 0:10:36 GMT
Congrats to your daughter!
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Post by auntkelly on Sept 20, 2022 16:33:24 GMT
I think the term "Housewarming Party" is kind of dated, but I can certainly understand why people who just built a new house would want to throw a party. I don't think there is anything wrong w/ the term "Housewarming Party" but I probably wouldn't call it that because I'd be afraid my guests would think they were obligated to bring a gift. I'd probably just call it a cocktail party or cookout or whatever.
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Post by auntkelly on Sept 20, 2022 14:49:24 GMT
If I were your sister, I would schedule a face to face meeting w/ the realtor and maybe bring another family member along who is business savvy to take notes.
Is the house showing? What are people saying who are looking at the house? Is the house not selling because it's overpriced? Is the house not selling because of location? Is the house not selling because of something that can easily be fixed? In my experience, a good realtor will make follow up calls to the other realtor every time the house is shown and ask for feedback.
I wouldn't drop the price nilly willy just because the market has cooled. I would be open to a price drop but I would ask the realtor to provide a basis for the price drop.
I would make sure I understood everything the realtor thought I needed to do (such as decluttering, etc.). I would also ask the realtor what she was going to do moving forward to better market the house.
I would follow up the meeting w/ a letter outlining the main points discussed.
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Post by auntkelly on Sept 19, 2022 14:56:36 GMT
I know two different flight attendants who fly regularly and have never tested positive for covid. Both of them are older. One is 58 or so and the other is 70!
I know from my book club and one from French lessons and talked to both of them recently about this very subject. They both said they learned many years ago the importance of frequent hand washing. One of them said she never touched her face unless her hands had just been freshly scrubbed. They both are vaccinated and in good health, but beyond that, it's a mystery to me why two people who fly all the time and have a lot of contact w/ the passengers have never caught covid.
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Post by auntkelly on Sept 14, 2022 18:48:54 GMT
Oklahoma plays Nebraska in Lincoln on Saturday. My husband and I are leaving tomorrow to make the eight hour drive to Lincoln. huskergal and I have made plans to meet up before the game. It just might be the first Pea meetup at a college football game!
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Post by auntkelly on Sept 12, 2022 17:55:55 GMT
Princess Anne is a rock. She always steps up and does her duty in a dignified manner. I'm sure she will be a great help to her brother just as she was to her mother.
I thought the service in Edinburgh was lovely.
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Post by auntkelly on Sept 12, 2022 12:36:19 GMT
I’m sorry you are in such pain. I’d follow up w/ my family doctor if I were you.
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Post by auntkelly on Sept 11, 2022 14:05:57 GMT
It was a gorgeous night in Norman! The Sooners got off to a slow start but managed to beat Kent State 33-3. Lots of upsets yesterday! huskergal are you going to the Nebraska-OU game next week? My husband and I are planning on coming, as long as a medical procedure he is having on Wednesday goes smoothly. I’ve never been to a game in Lincoln before, so I’m really excited.
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Post by auntkelly on Sept 10, 2022 12:09:23 GMT
I’ll say prayers you find your cat.
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Post by auntkelly on Sept 8, 2022 14:00:08 GMT
My Oklahoma Sooners play Kent State in Norman. The game starts at 6:30, so we'll get to enjoy an afternoon of tailgating before the game.
BOOMER!
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Post by auntkelly on Sept 7, 2022 12:40:42 GMT
I hope your mom can be released from the hospital soon and is moved to a great rehab facility. Take care of yourself. You have a lot going on in your life.
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Post by auntkelly on Sept 6, 2022 13:21:16 GMT
Such a sad case. I understand the police have found a body, although they haven’t identified it yet. Hopefully, she’s still alive, but it doesn’t sound good.
When I heard she was from a wealthy family, I hoped it was a kidnapping for ransom and that she would be found alive. However it sounds like the suspect abducted another woman twenty years ago, so it’s probably not a kidnapping for ransom.
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Post by auntkelly on Sept 6, 2022 13:03:49 GMT
My favorites are the Talbots yoga pants. They have a wide smooth waist band that never rolls down or shows underneath my t shirts. I wear them to exercise in, but I also wear them as casual pants when I’m out running errands. They have deep pockets, wash beautifully, don’t need to be ironed, last forever and come in lots of sizes-regular, petite, plus and plus petite. They are expensive, but worth every penny. Talbots regularly has sales and that is when I buy them. They also make leggings, which are good quality as well and not at all see through.
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