Year 5, Day 105, “Living the Dream”. Wednesday, 8/13/2025 Day 28 of 29 day Florida, Caribbean, SeaWorld and Disney World trip. – Day 4 of 3 night Disney World Wilderness Lodge. We left the Wilderness Lodge at 5am. I waited for Steve to pull the car around to the front door of the Lodge inContinue reading “Living the Dream Year 5 Day 105 – Day 28 of 29 day Florida, Caribbean, SeaWorld, and Disney World Trip – Day 4 of 3 night Disney World Wilderness Lodge, Departing Disney and arrive home, Spencer’s first day Kindergarten”
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Living the Dream Year 5 Day 79 – Day 2 of 29 day Florida, Caribbean, SeaWorld, and Disney World Trip – GA to FL
Year 5, Day 79, “Living the Dream”. Friday, 7/18/2025 DAY 2 of 29 day Florida, Caribbean, SeaWorld and Disney World trip. We drove from Tifton, Georgia to Hilton Garden Inn Lake Buena Vista, Florida today. Before we started the day we had breakfast at the Tifton, Georgia Hilton Garden Inn. And yes my eggs wereContinue reading “Living the Dream Year 5 Day 79 – Day 2 of 29 day Florida, Caribbean, SeaWorld, and Disney World Trip – GA to FL”
Living the Dream Year 5 Day 78 – Day 1 of 29 day Florida, Caribbean, SeaWorld, and Disney World Trip – KY to GA
Year 5, Day 78, “Living the Dream”. Thursday, 7/17/2025 DAY 1 of 29 day Florida, Caribbean, SeaWorld and Disney World trip. Headed out this morning after the house sitters arrived and drove to Tifton, Georgia. Along the way we are taking some time to enjoy the flowers at rest areas. We are staying tonight atContinue reading “Living the Dream Year 5 Day 78 – Day 1 of 29 day Florida, Caribbean, SeaWorld, and Disney World Trip – KY to GA”
Living the Dream Year 4 Day 339 – Day 3 of 11 day trip to the ABC islands (Day 1 of 8 night ABC Island cruise on Adventure of the Seas from Port Canaveral) – Boarded in Port Canaveral, Florida, casino, promenade, and boarding videos, Julianna dance competition, bar mice videos
Year 4, Day 339, “Living the Dream”. Friday, 4/04/2025. The Wellington – Day 3 of 11 day trip to the ABC Islands – Boarded Adventure of the Seas in Port Canaveral, Florida. We checked out of the Hilton Garden Inn in Lake Buena Vista. Then we headed to Port Canaveral terminal five. We were readyContinue reading “Living the Dream Year 4 Day 339 – Day 3 of 11 day trip to the ABC islands (Day 1 of 8 night ABC Island cruise on Adventure of the Seas from Port Canaveral) – Boarded in Port Canaveral, Florida, casino, promenade, and boarding videos, Julianna dance competition, bar mice videos”
Living the Dream Year 4 Day 338 – Day 2 of 11 day trip to the ABC islands – Georgia to Florida, mouth watering pizza, tariffs announced, bar mice video
Year 4, Day 338, “Living the Dream”. Thursday, 4/03/2025. The Wellington – Day 2 of 11 day trip to the ABC Islands – Georgia to Florida. Last night, our phones went off about four times. We received code red alerts for bad storms. They were rolling through at the Kentucky house. Every time I gotContinue reading “Living the Dream Year 4 Day 338 – Day 2 of 11 day trip to the ABC islands – Georgia to Florida, mouth watering pizza, tariffs announced, bar mice video”
Living the Dream Year 4 Day 337 – Day 1 of 11 day trip to the ABC islands – On the road again heading to Georgia for the night, mice and insulation
Year 4, Day 337, “Living the Dream”. Wednesday, 4/02/2025. The Wellington – Day 1 of 11 day trip to the ABC Islands – Driving from Kentucky to Georgia. On the road again. Heading through Tennessee and into Georgia where we will spend the night. You know we are a little bit paranoid about driving throughContinue reading “Living the Dream Year 4 Day 337 – Day 1 of 11 day trip to the ABC islands – On the road again heading to Georgia for the night, mice and insulation”
Living the Dream – Year 2, Day 215
Year 2 – Day 215, Tuesday, November 29, 2022. Day 3 Anthem of the Seas 7-night Bahamas Cruise. At Cape Canaveral – Today we woke to a glorious sunny day. The seas are calm, and it is time to start wearing shorts. It is breakfast time in the Bistro. Watch the below video. It isContinue reading “Living the Dream – Year 2, Day 215”
Living the Dream – Year 2, Day 214
Year 2 – Day 214, Monday, November 28, 2022. Day 2 Anthem of the Seas 7-night Bahamas Cruise. It is an at sea day. Next stop will be Cape Canaveral, Florida. I have never seen a sailboat this far from land till today. Steve really wants a boat. Tonight, was formal night. Brenda loves snapContinue reading “Living the Dream – Year 2, Day 214”
Living the Dream – Year 2, Day 213
Year 2 – Day 213, Sunday, November 27, 2022. Day 1 Anthem of the Seas 7-night Bahamas Cruise. We are up early and saying goodbye to everyone. They are headed to church, and we are headed to Cape Liberty Cruise Port in Bayonne, NJ to get on Anthem of the Seas. First stop Wawa. IContinue reading “Living the Dream – Year 2, Day 213”
Living the Dream – Year 2, Day 212
Year 2 – Day 212, Saturday, November 26, 2022. Let the birthday festivities begin. Happy Birthday Steve. We headed to the East Greenville, PA Walmart in the morning. I Love getting out of the car and walking into this East Greenville store. The smell of the Chocolate from the Bloomer Chocolate Factory fills the air.Continue reading “Living the Dream – Year 2, Day 212”
Living the Dream – Year 2, Day 211
Year 2 – Day 211, Friday, November 25, 2022. Still cleaning up from yesterday. Thank you, Jenna and Jamie, for all that hard work preparing the great Thanksgiving meal. It was so good, and I am still full. Today everyone really starts thinking about Christmas. It is Black Friday. Onto the next Holiday. To viewContinue reading “Living the Dream – Year 2, Day 211”
Living the Dream – Year 2, Day 210
Year 2 – Day 210, Thursday, November 24, 2022. Happy Thanksgiving. Our day was filled with great food, family, fun, and thankfulness. Everyone participated in the cooking, but Jamie was the master chef and Julianna was the sous-chef. While they did the early preparations, Steve, Jenna and I visited Jenna’s office. The boys entertained themselves.Continue reading “Living the Dream – Year 2, Day 210”
Living the Dream – Year 2, Day 209
Year 2 – Day 209, Wednesday, November 23, 2022. In Maryland there is snow on the ground. Nope, I don’t like it at all, but I had to get some pictures. It is pretty for a short while. On I68 in Maryland there is this unfinished Noah’s Ark. The story behind this unfinished structure isContinue reading “Living the Dream – Year 2, Day 209”
Living the Dream – Year 2, Day 208
Year 2 – Day 208, Tuesday, November 22, 2022. We threw caution to the wind and headed to PA. The grandkids are feeling okay now. Hopefully, all will be well when we get there. We have “Peeping Tom White Paws” the yard cat protecting our house. All day long he keeps setting the alarms off.Continue reading “Living the Dream – Year 2, Day 208”
Living the Dream – Year 2, Day 207
Year 2 – Day 207, Monday, November 21, 2022. Big change of plans today. We were all packed up and ready to go to our daughter’s house for Thanksgiving and then from there on a cruise. Of course, with it being that time of year, kids get sick. So, with an overabundance of caution, weContinue reading “Living the Dream – Year 2, Day 207”
Living the Dream – Year 2, Day 206
Year 2 – Day 206, Sunday, November 20, 2022. It is a cold Kentucky morning. 21 degrees here and 31 degrees in NJ at 8am this morning. We are supposed to be warmer here than in NJ. Parked in the Cracker Barrel parking lot is a jeep with a lot of rubber ducks on theContinue reading “Living the Dream – Year 2, Day 206”
Living the Dream – Year 2, Day 205
Year 2 – Day 205, Saturday, November 19, 2022. The foyer chandelier is hung, and the foyer coat closet has a pole and shelf. Next big project is the installation of the flooring. Look at how the light reflects on the walls. What a gorgeous entrance to the house. Spent a little time wrapping ChristmasContinue reading “Living the Dream – Year 2, Day 205”
Living the Dream – Year 2, Day 204
Year 2 – Day 204, Friday, November 18, 2022. The Lowes delivery truck broke down yesterday and the hardwood flooring wasn’t delivered. The next available time for delivery is December 1, 2022. We elected to go pick it up in Danville, KY instead. It was a nice sunny day to go for a ride. WarmContinue reading “Living the Dream – Year 2, Day 204”
Living the Dream – Year 2, Day 203
Year 2 – Day 203, Thursday, November 17, 2022. The interior doors are all installed on the middle level. Even the door levers are on. The recessed lighting covers are installed, and the receptacle covers are also. Lots of detail work being completed. The doorknobs will have to be removed to paint the doors. IContinue reading “Living the Dream – Year 2, Day 203”
Living the Dream – Year 2, Day 202
Year 2 – Day 202, Wednesday, November 16, 2022. The painting is going well. We are all cleaned up and ready for the hardwood flooring to be delivered tomorrow. This formula is a good reminder of how to live life. Thought I would share. It struck close to my heart. To view the complete yearContinue reading “Living the Dream – Year 2, Day 202”
Living the Dream – Year 2, Day 201
Year 2 – Day 201, Tuesday, November 15, 2022. It is a cold rainy day today. The painting continues. Looking back at one year ago and where we were. IT IS SO MUCH NICER LIVING IN THIS HOUSE THEN THAT CABIN. To view the complete year 2 daily diary – Click here: https://deestimes.com/living-the-dream-year-2-may-1-2022-april-30-2023/ Today’s productContinue reading “Living the Dream – Year 2, Day 201”
Living the Dream – Year 2, Day 200
Year 2 – Day 200, Monday, November 14, 2022. The nighttime security cat is such a “Peeping Tom”. It is 26 degrees outside this morning and our house is toasty warm. The thicker 2×6 walls are definitely worth the extra money and work. On our way to London today the sky was absolutely glorious. andContinue reading “Living the Dream – Year 2, Day 200”
Living the Dream – Year 2, Day 199
Year 2 – Day 199, Sunday, November 13, 2022. I have been reading The Ghost’s Call before bed and then having strange dreams during the night. WOW!! We go to breakfast at Cracker Barrel, and they sit me by a picture of an old-time man. It was really creepy. We looked at tile this morningContinue reading “Living the Dream – Year 2, Day 199”
Living the Dream – Year 2, Day 198
Year 2 – Day 198, Saturday, November 12, 2022. The temperature really dropped. Our first visit to Lowes I bought some beautiful mums for our front porch. They were 90 percent off and paid $4.00 for five pots. Glad they were so inexpensive because with this coldness they will be gone soon. Steve is marchingContinue reading “Living the Dream – Year 2, Day 198”
Living the Dream – Year 2, Day 197
Year 2 – Day 197, Friday, November 11, 2022. Happy Veteran’s day. It is a great day to honor all who have served. Thank you for protecting our freedom. It is rainy and cool here. A good day for some homemade chicken soup. Sanding is completed and the last bedroom has been primed. Picked upContinue reading “Living the Dream – Year 2, Day 197”
Living the Dream – Year 2, Day 196
Year 2 – Day 196, Thursday, November 10, 2022. Another day and lots of middle level sanding being done. After a day of hard work, it is so soothing to watch the sun set from the deck. To view the complete year 2 daily diary – Click here: https://deestimes.com/living-the-dream-year-2-may-1-2022-april-30-2023/ Today’s product recommendations are for preservingContinue reading “Living the Dream – Year 2, Day 196”
Living the Dream – Year 2, Day 195
Year 2 – Day 195, Wednesday, November 9, 2022. Someone asked me today why we moved to KY. This is the story of how we started living the dream. We sold our homes in PA because we were bored during the covid lockdown and home prices were super high. The fact was it was notContinue reading “Living the Dream – Year 2, Day 195”
Living the Dream – Year 2, Day 194
Year 2 – Day 194, Tuesday, November 8, 2022. We are back to our Lowes trips. Today we went and bought primer and of course a bunch of other stuff. Steve will be painting the foyer and first floor bedroom before you know it. The price of 1/2 inch plywood is $27.15 a sheet. WhenContinue reading “Living the Dream – Year 2, Day 194”
Living the Dream – Year 2, Day 193
Year 2 – Day 193, Monday, November 7, 2022. We are mostly adjusted to the current time. Steve continues his work on spackling and also hung the new TV up in the Living area. I just worked on paperwork. I must be doing some kind of work. My nails have all broken and the nailContinue reading “Living the Dream – Year 2, Day 193”
Living the Dream – Year 2, Day 192
Year 2 – Day 192, Sunday, November 6, 2022. Another time change!!! Please stop the nonsense. We both feel exhausted still after flying back from Australia. I have not even bothered with any makeup since we have been home. I have to change that tomorrow after looking at the Cracker Barrel picture that Steve took.Continue reading “Living the Dream – Year 2, Day 192”