Year 2 – Day 237, Wednesday, December 21, 2022. It is very strange to live somewhere that you can drive for a 1/2 hour, and it is one hour earlier. Time warp for sure!! Steve worked on the middle level railing while the nutcrackers listened to Christmas music and supervised the process. These nutcrackers keepContinue reading “living the Dream – Year 2, Day 237”
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living the Dream – Year 2, Day 236
Year 2 – Day 236, Tuesday, December 20, 2022. I love when I come across things that talk about living your dream. So, here’s a reminder to live your dream whatever it is!!! Steve loves plain low-fat Greek yogurt with Maraschino cherries. He is trying to cut back on carbs to lower his a1c numbers.Continue reading “living the Dream – Year 2, Day 236”
living the Dream – Year 2, Day 235
Year 2 – Day 235, Monday, December 19, 2022. The railing to the Upper level is ready to be painted and the hardwood flooring is completed except for the small platform over the lower stairwell. We have another box to return. More money back yea! Tomorrow, the railing on the side of the middle levelContinue reading “living the Dream – Year 2, Day 235”
living the Dream – Year 2, Day 234
Year 2 – Day 234, Sunday, December 18, 2022. It is really cold here. It was 28 degrees on the way out to breakfast this morning. I am so glad we are cozy warm this year in our new home. I am getting soft here in Kentucky. In the Poconos they have already had snowContinue reading “living the Dream – Year 2, Day 234”
living the Dream – Year 2, Day 233
Year 2 – Day 233, Saturday, December 17, 2022. Cold and windy here now. 39 degrees. Steve started on the railing from the middle level to the top level. It is going slow but looking good. 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 preserving yourContinue reading “living the Dream – Year 2, Day 233”
living the Dream – Year 2, Day 232
Year 2 – Day 232, Friday, December 16, 2022. We took 5 boxes of hardwood flooring back today. Overestimated for sure. A tiny bit of flooring to lay, then the baseboard trim gets nailed up. A good time of year to get a $700.00 refund. Just buying supplies to make Christmas Cookies is ridiculously expensive.Continue reading “living the Dream – Year 2, Day 232”
living the Dream – Year 2, Day 231
Year 2 – Day 231, Thursday, December 15, 2022. It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas as we sit by the fire. 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 preserving your memories. 1) We have many pictures, and we like to display some ofContinue reading “living the Dream – Year 2, Day 231”
living the Dream – Year 2, Day 230
Year 2 – Day 230, Wednesday, December 14, 2022. Just a little more hardwood to put down. It is all downhill from here. lol!! We took a little time to enjoy the holiday season tonight. Enjoy the Christmas music and videos. Merry Christmas!! To view the complete year 2 daily diary – Click here: https://deestimes.com/living-the-dream-year-2-may-1-2022-april-30-2023/Continue reading “living the Dream – Year 2, Day 230”
living the Dream – Year 2, Day 229
Year 2 – Day 229, Tuesday, December 13, 2022. I found this on Facebook today and can so relate to it. Every day is a new adventure. A new day to explore this beautiful world, meet new people, learn new things, and improve your life and the life of others. Hardwood flooring work continues. IContinue reading “living the Dream – Year 2, Day 229”
living the Dream – Year 2, Day 228
Year 2 – Day 228, Monday, December 12, 2022. It is a sunny fall/winter day. It doesn’t look like winter looking out in the fields. I guess officially winter doesn’t start for another 9 days. Christmas decorating and hardwood flooring work continues. Our area is now famous. Look at this link. This is the townContinue reading “living the Dream – Year 2, Day 228”
living the Dream – Year 2, Day 227
Year 2 – Day 227, Sunday, December 11, 2022. I have gotten so much taller since the hardwood is down. It is unbelievable how much higher I can reach in the cabinets. 3/4″ feels like a lot. It is also amazing that you have to put your ear to the dishwasher now to hear itContinue reading “living the Dream – Year 2, Day 227”
living the Dream – Year 2, Day 226
Year 2 – Day 226, Saturday, December 10, 2022. Steve continues with laying the hardwood flooring on the middle level. He has never put down hardwood after the cabinets were installed. He ordered another tool to assist with tightening the wood up near the cabinets. You can’t use the mallet and hammer them tight asContinue reading “living the Dream – Year 2, Day 226”
living the Dream – Year 2, Day 225
Year 2 – Day 225, Friday, December 9, 2022. Hardwood flooring work continues. The Middle level closet under the stairs is completed. That is where the nutcrackers will sleep. The water to the refrigerator for ice and water in the door is hooked up. We went out looking at sofas. Steve is trying out someContinue reading “living the Dream – Year 2, Day 225”
living the Dream – Year 2, Day 224
Year 2 – Day 224, Thursday, December 8, 2022. Steve worked some, but we cleaned up early. It is rare that we do anything other than work when we are her in Kentucky. He just loves his little handy dandy tool. In the evening we went to the Lincoln County High School Winter Showcase. TheContinue reading “living the Dream – Year 2, Day 224”
living the Dream – Year 2, Day 223
Year 2 – Day 223, Wednesday, December 7, 2022. The hardwood oak flooring is progressing along nicely. We are trying to get it done so we can put up our Christmas tree. We bought a new artificial one last year and never used it. Hope it is nice. We are looking at purchasing a sofaContinue reading “living the Dream – Year 2, Day 223”
living the Dream – Year 2, Day 222
Year 2 – Day 222, Tuesday, December 6, 2022. After a great breakfast at the Hilton Garden Inn in Clarksburg, WV we headed home down Interstate 79. We were home before 3pm even with a stop for some groceries. Nice to be sitting in our own bed and watching Wednesday on Netflix. To view theContinue reading “living the Dream – Year 2, Day 222”
Living the Dream – Year 2, Day 218
Year 2 – Day 218, Friday, December 2, 2022. Day 6 Anthem of the Seas 7-night Bahamas Cruise. A sea day! Today we sailed in the North Atlantic and at noon we cruised past Jacksonville, Florida in Seas that were eight feet high. We spent the morning in the Solarium. Christmas is coming and theContinue reading “Living the Dream – Year 2, Day 218”
Living the Dream – Year 2, Day 217
Year 2 – Day 217, Thursday, December 1, 2022. Day 5 Anthem of the Seas 7-night Bahamas Cruise. Perfect Day at Coco Cay today. We got off the ship around 8:15am. The Liberty of the Seas is also docked here for the day. We headed to the first beach on the left (Chill Island) whenContinue reading “Living the Dream – Year 2, Day 217”
Living the Dream – Year 2, Day 216
Year 2 – Day 216, Wednesday, November 30, 2022. Day 4 Anthem of the Seas 7-night Bahamas Cruise. Nassau, Bahamas today. Last night I woke up and went out on the balcony to watch the rocket launching. Waited about ten minutes and saw nothing. Went back to bed and learned this morning that SpaceX rescheduledContinue reading “Living the Dream – Year 2, Day 216”
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”