Everybody as their space.
My dear wife Karen has established three distinct seating areas in our wonderful backyard oasis.
Best for social distancing and everybody’s safety if and when the kids and/or neighbors Georgia and Bert come over for a bit.
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I keep telling hubby I want a picnic table in the back, even if we don’t have guests. Sure, I have a nice plastic chair (and a new heavy-duty camp chair, which I*’ll report on shortly), but it’s not the same as a picnic table. Maybe some day.
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Yes, that would be an awesome addition, CM. The ‘some days’ keep us going.
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Chairing is caring, Mark! ◦°˚\(*❛‿❛)/˚°◦
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Aha, I was wondering what you’d come up with, Patricia. Wonderful!
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(,,^・⋏・^,,)
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Smart woman!
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Yes, this is the season to pull out the wisdom, Kerbey.
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Perfect! What a lovely area to sit and waste the day away.
I’ll be over to chat with you and Dear Wife Karen… I do enjoy whatever wine is opened in the fridge. 😀
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Wouldn’t we have a fine time, Nance! There’s always some wine, yes.
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Happy to hear you are both staying safe Mark! And what a great way to enjoy your beautiful backyard with friends and family!
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This is the year to make it our own way and stay with the rules, Sandra.
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Yep, I’m all for that Bialdez!
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Everyone has to adjust. Great idea. We can just hide inside alone forever. (Nice backyard!)
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Thanks, Phil. We are making the most of it this summer for sure.
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She’s wise and welcoming!
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We have to do our part to keep our sphere safe, for sure, K.L. Hope you are well out your way!
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All good here Mark! Thank you!
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what a great setup. stay safe and connect
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We do our part, Beth.
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