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venting,

I am absolutely jealous! I’m so ready for fall!
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Pam, your plan to relax, sleep, spend time with hubby, and watch snow sounds wonderful.

One thing most of us never get enough of is sleep. A good night sleep does wonders for the body and the mind.

I hope you still have time to stay in touch with us occasionally.
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Don’t want to make anyone jealousssss, but I’m up in the mountains today, where the temperature is a very nice 66F…19C.

:)
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Sometimes I run the A/C more for the humidity than the heat. I've read a fair bit online about where people set their thermostat in the summer and winter, it's even come up here on the forum. I'm shocked at all the people who expect to keep their homes below 70° F in the summer - heck no, that's way too cold for me!
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Trust me, I know 25 celsius isn't hot in comparison to what most are experiencing. That's why I said it's bearable.

Vancouver experienced what they referred to as a "heat dome" a couple of years ago and it was 44 celsius. Now that was freaking hot. Scary hot. So I know we've been lucky this year. I think the highest it's gotten this year is 33 celsius.

We do have an AC but I personally hate it. Hubs would love to have it on all the time but the noise and having frigid air blowing on me isn't a personal favorite of mine.
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Md one of the things I am looking forward to is snow!! Just staying home and watching it ( if we get any this year) and not having to worry about going to work! I am not planning to over reach myself out of the gate,, so the volunteer stuff if I do it will be once or twice a month at most to start. I really am planning to just try to relax and enjoy the rest of the summer and fall with my hubs . Thank you for your advice!
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Happy retirement Pam!
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Interesting development. Since I retired five years ago, I have gotten intermittent texts and emails from agencies soliciting me to come to work for them.

I got one the other day that actually interested me. I emailed back with the caveat that my availability is extremely limited and that I'm out of the country for the month of November. They came back even stronger, asking for a resume. Sent them another demurral this morning and they came back more insistently that they want to talk to me. So I sent them my bona fides and we'll see what happens!
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You know Polar,, I am at bit of loss on that issue. I want to pack up some more stuff in our main house to clear out, and I still have stuff at the river house to get rid of ( a hard slog with hubby who grew up with this Holly Hobby decor his mom put everywhere there) . I also have spoken to a cat recue about volunteer work. And work wants me to work agency for them.. That would not effect my retirement and I can earn a certain amount without it effecting my SS. So I'm going to be a work in progress for awhile! At least for awhile I am going to try to relearn normal sleep habits and just RELAX
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Pam
Wishing you all the luck!! 🥳🥳
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Pam, you made a huge life change and you gave up a job you loved for 26 years, so it was definitely worth the tears.

What are some of your plans for retirement?
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Congratulations as you retire Pam!
Can be bittersweet.
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Finally saw some threads that Riverdale mentioned, with no poster attached to them.
It was a mystery.
But looking closer, it was fun recognizing who the poster was without seeing their name.
Still, a frustrating glitch. Hope it's fixed soon.

My dH said it has not been hacked, but may be from site development.
He said not to worry.
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Pam, congratulations!
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Pamz: Congratulations!
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CONGRATULATIONS Pam!!!!
:)
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River,

The site is weird right now but they are supposed to be working on it.
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Yay! Congrats, Pam.

Enjoy your retirement!!!
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Well today I sent in my resignation /retirement letter.. it was hard! I cried after I sent it. When I started my job 26 years ago I never thought about retirement, and here it is! Wish me luck as I navigate this!
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Hi River, it’s not done on purpose (font change is on purpose). AC is aware of the IT problem you mentioned, and they’re trying to fix it.
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Are others experiencing the font changes on the site? There also seem to be replies without a poster connected to them. I don't know why there have to be such changes. I had enjoyed a certain familiarity here previously.
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ITRR,

I hear you! I am done with summer too! I would also freeze during the winter months in colder climates.
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Gershun, rotflmao 77° is bearable! I am afraid you would die in Tucson, even in the winter it would be too hot for you. On the other hand, I would freeze to death in short order living in BC.

Need, I prefer needing A/C to months of needing a heater or fire but, this record breaking heat is really tough this year.

We aren't even getting down to 77° overnight and I am soooooo done with summer already I would love a single day of 77°, it would be a reprieve to be sure :-)

I am always amazed at the difference tolerance levels based on where we live.
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cw,

Oh my gosh, it would be a delightful not to need air conditioning!
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Yes, I'd call 25° a pleasant day, you won't hear much complaining until the temps get up beyond the mid 30's and then only if it goes on for a while and is coupled with warm humid nights.
But then people in BC often don't have A/C.
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25 degrees Celsius is 77 Fahrenheit.
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It's bearable here in Vancouver today. But I've noticed they show the temperature readings as 25 degrees, feels like 30 now. We are celsius here by the way.
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Gershun,

Summers are always too hot where I live!

Funny topic.
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Just checking in with everyone. Hope it's not too hot where you all are.

I thought of a topic for a new thread but then realized it's not caregiving related so I'm bringing it up here. I was going to call it Getting Song Lyrics Wrong.

For instance: That song by Billy Idol, Eyes Without a Face. My DH thought the words were How's About a Date.

Neil Diamond's song Crackling Rosie? I thought it was Crackling Rosie peed on board. LOL

My mom thought the hymn Jesus Loves Even Me was Jesus loves Eve and me cause she had a sister named Eve. :)

Anyway, just thought it would be a fun topic. Share if you like.
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Hugs, BOJ!
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