On guard.
So not everybody in the neighborhood follows the instructions to put these new big garbage and recycling containers out the night before collection and wheel them back in after they’re emptied, I notice on my retirement month stroll.
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I swear we have some folks who keep the bins on the curb all the time. I’ve never studied it, but some people are certainly in no hurry to bring them back to their house. Love that color. Ours are more of a hunter green lol.
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It is hard to haul this biggies up and down the driveway so out they stay at some houses, Bruce. And that color surely glows, I agree.
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Okay now I can say CONGRATULATIONS!🎉🎊🍺
I am so happy for you! I missed some of your posts… and now I am all caught up.
It’s time for Mr. Mark’s new chapter to begin! It’s all about you! How wonderful.
As I often tell others… “I wake up with nothing to do and go to bed with only half of it done.”
It’s time to enjoy life … Congratulations my friend!
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Thank you so much, Nance, I am finally in the club you and your Sweet Man have been so obviously been enjoying so thoroughly these past several years!
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Yahooooo!
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Wait did I miss something? Retirement? When did that happen?
New green garbage can… is a standout!
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I can walk when I want to now, Nance, not squeezing it in pre- or post- job time, yes, indeed.
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A colorful night guard! And then there’s me,…rushing at morning light to get mine out there as I’ve been forgetting a LOT. I’m jealous of this standout color option!
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The green for recycling is unmistakable for sure, Karla. And they are both really, really large and bulky to push around. I think that is why it seems some neighbors are just leaving them out front the whole week long.
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I understand! Mine is a bit bulky for me, at times. The awesome neighbor boys, (whom I hire and pay in popsicles and cash, at time) might be great “hires” on trash day. In a twist of events, I’m moving, Mark, but perhaps new neighbor boys could be of help! My neighbors are buying my house and I’m going to rent a place in Springfield, MO to be closer to the hospital, family, and…a great library and coffee shop!
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That’s some news for sure, Karla! I hope this move brings the comforts, care and love you seek and deserve in life now, Karla!
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Mark, how kind! I think of you when I think of how close I’ll be to the libraries I love so much! Although it’s many layers and busy, undoubtedly, this will be a great move. I appreciate your support and friendship so much! Have a super weekend!!
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Library workers will be kind and helpful there, I am quite sure, Karla! I’ll will it across the country … there, thought message sent.
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I’ll take it, Mark! I appreciate it so much!
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Syracuse Haulers sounds like a sports team name. I can imagine you out there cheering as they empty the bins. “Heave Hoe! The Garbage Threw!”
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Throw!
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Take it, take it, take it away! … It’s good to see you. Happy 2023, ladysighs!!!
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Thank you! 2023 starting A-OK so far. 🙂
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That’s people for you 💜
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That is is, Willow.
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💜💜
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isn’t it interesting the details you notice when you’re home?
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This is my brain in retirement, Beth, full view.
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