2025-02-08T08:53:50Z https://yabu.me Compassionate Crab https://yabu.me/npub1pqactk5wdd423457g0zfqgp4wqh5nukpnc6c32zdn0xu737aavlqj9q220 https://files.toad.social/accounts/avatars/109/364/573/670/982/669/original/aba264c1ec1d9845.jpg https://files.toad.social/accounts/avatars/109/364/573/670/982/669/original/aba264c1ec1d9845.jpg https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsw4v07t0mpxk7th76xuwl6durzs7r5kzmadhnac6l3485w6lr3d5czyqyrhpw63e4k42xknepufypqx4cz7j0jcx0rtz9gfkdumn68mh4nup6rp4w In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs02w967vvnhtdx8595wg29tplrd34h25xeg8gqa95whyyfe5ssp9qj46avx'>nevent1q…6avx</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/> <img src="https://files.toad.social/media_attachments/files/113/919/127/040/975/548/original/01c4e8e3db7265fe.jpg"> <br/> 2025-01-30T20:12:11Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsq5c8snvzz6dlsa36u9sygu5hchz7fpxzf3zqqapn2gwev78jzuzszyqyrhpw63e4k42xknepufypqx4cz7j0jcx0rtz9gfkdumn68mh4nuplvum5 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqszqx98vgu02q94x0yqpufdvpr4v4f0wr77x9qzv9q3jzh0q73fy6szpa8xr'>nevent1q…a8xr</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Any experts able to weigh in on which drug he&#39;s tripping on for this? 2024-12-17T18:10:03Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqszeg9xu0sj7tqeukaag5wap6z9g7w6p5kpfcdt7lfrmkyrujmv7fszyqyrhpw63e4k42xknepufypqx4cz7j0jcx0rtz9gfkdumn68mh4nuq40xeg Our house has gone mute.<br/><br/>Hubs busying himself with some things on the to-do list.<br/><br/>All our retirement plans just flew out of the window. Time to re-evaluate how we spend our hard earned &#34;golden years&#34; 2024-11-06T18:10:01Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsfn5jaquanacd07a7gdw5sccahesk2r6adcsxxzag2mdsd0ku78jszyqyrhpw63e4k42xknepufypqx4cz7j0jcx0rtz9gfkdumn68mh4nu780jfm <a href="https://action.womensmarch.com/events/national-women-s-march-washington-dc?origin=serp_auto">https://action.womensmarch.com/events/national-women-s-march-washington-dc?origin=serp_auto</a><br/><br/>Looking at marching this weekend on DC.<br/><br/>Not sure why I haven&#39;t seen this on the fediverse. 2024-10-29T15:01:00Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqst8uzjvl7x78yeu6apccyp9rh0hlwu4xrxrpsptqqp5k86tcajx9czyqyrhpw63e4k42xknepufypqx4cz7j0jcx0rtz9gfkdumn68mh4nupklwzf #Footpathfriday Beautiful Bombay Hook NWR earlier this week.<br/>Returned yesterday, but only drove through as I am babying a cranky knee. Saw many Sandhill Cranes, Canada Geese, Sandpipers, and eagle, and an otter! #birding #Delaware<br/> <img src="https://files.toad.social/media_attachments/files/113/367/916/363/788/008/original/91fa58b12a3a0a90.jpg"> <br/> 2024-10-25T11:57:46Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs9ht4tvzv7a7hu4mmu8zu69qcc232qrfud89lqe4za8vmndapnnqqzyqyrhpw63e4k42xknepufypqx4cz7j0jcx0rtz9gfkdumn68mh4nundpg5u I do like flipping a switch and having a fire in the fireplace.<br/>40 degrees! <br/><br/>#Brrrr #Delaware #Autumn #Cold #Coffee<br/> <img src="https://files.toad.social/media_attachments/files/113/311/347/043/655/367/original/b664def449103ee3.jpg"> <br/> 2024-10-15T12:09:00Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsz4jd06e28253rrcqezytly9q5692xn8t7m8hk9xcg87dk0m207cgzyqyrhpw63e4k42xknepufypqx4cz7j0jcx0rtz9gfkdumn68mh4nuamvftt We are finally home in #Delaware.<br/>Movers had delays, so they were unloading &amp; assembling until 10pm. We&#39;re pooped.<br/>Fortunately we kept the hotel room through today.<br/>Unpacking will take a long time, even though we got a lot done yesterday. Too much stuff.<br/>Thankful for ibuprofen.<br/><br/>#MoveFromRedState #MoveToBlueState 2024-09-22T12:22:06Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs0pcflsr48z3p53jkr0eqdvsz5mfxeda8ye22jg4tcn6gk7jx5qlszyqyrhpw63e4k42xknepufypqx4cz7j0jcx0rtz9gfkdumn68mh4nu27msj8 #FridayThe13th Mover called, upset. He said the broke something while rearranging the storage unit. Boxes fell, knocked over a mangle I bought in Metz. It broke. I should be upset, but I am just so impressed that they somehow broke a cast iron mangle. I might not have had room for it in the new house, anyway. Hubs hates it bc it&#39;s heavy. Mover was relieved. Xmas photo was what it did look like.<br/>Fully broke the handle.<br/>Yes, it is odd that I collect irons.<br/><br/>#MoveFromRedState #MoveToBlueState<br/> <img src="https://files.toad.social/media_attachments/files/113/132/829/958/406/774/original/2c9d96912b462cc0.jpg"> <br/> <img src="https://files.toad.social/media_attachments/files/113/132/831/106/919/823/original/402389b1ea237d96.jpg"> <br/> <img src="https://files.toad.social/media_attachments/files/113/132/838/792/232/901/original/25bed94c430aa473.jpg"> <br/> 2024-09-13T23:31:10Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsfnaqa0f0aqjakya59adna7rcdhhmharu8sggmq4rvxfuqs95lj8gzyqyrhpw63e4k42xknepufypqx4cz7j0jcx0rtz9gfkdumn68mh4nue4cjrv In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs0gaprzxue7ktjkln5fhnkqjkqwhtfv7gzavzf765kkq7tdl2lfaqf9qd9e'>nevent1q…qd9e</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>We found Nemo. So cute.<br/><br/>But a Dory would be better. <br/><br/>Son said if we install a Dory, he would rig it so when the mouth was opened, you&#39;d hear Dory&#39;s voice speaking &#34;whale&#34; saying &#34;thank you&#34;.<br/><br/>I bet our new HOA doesn&#39;t see us coming!<br/><br/>#MoveFromRedState #MoveToBlueState<br/> <img src="https://files.toad.social/media_attachments/files/113/097/083/855/604/443/original/cc5b00f547c93fa3.jpg"> <br/> 2024-09-07T15:59:22Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs0gaprzxue7ktjkln5fhnkqjkqwhtfv7gzavzf765kkq7tdl2lfaqzyqyrhpw63e4k42xknepufypqx4cz7j0jcx0rtz9gfkdumn68mh4nustwzvx In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqswdpck47v0ycvt562wzfxxvn8qetr6ugrxwyqcwkxlva5ya0h793slj29nr'>nevent1q…29nr</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>So a fish mailbox?<br/><br/>I found this outstandingly creative mailbox as inspiration.<br/>But we don&#39;t have deep sea anglerfish here. Plus my crafting skills aren&#39;t up to this project.<br/><br/>#MoveFromRedState #MoveToBlueState<br/> <img src="https://files.toad.social/media_attachments/files/113/097/071/990/004/838/original/0089cbd2eef71cc4.jpg"> <br/> 2024-09-07T15:55:01Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqswdpck47v0ycvt562wzfxxvn8qetr6ugrxwyqcwkxlva5ya0h793szyqyrhpw63e4k42xknepufypqx4cz7j0jcx0rtz9gfkdumn68mh4nu8c28tv In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsp3yasteayu4neudvc9ln2za0u6wpcgcr9gu3qm5grlt3ekk58p7cr2459d'>nevent1q…459d</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>I suggested this octopus mailbox, which I love.<br/><br/>Hubs has no sense of humor somedays. No.<br/><br/>#MoveFromRedState #MoveToBlueState<br/> <img src="https://files.toad.social/media_attachments/files/113/097/064/270/289/595/original/26e6a5f11dd0302a.jpg"> <br/> 2024-09-07T15:51:15Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsp3yasteayu4neudvc9ln2za0u6wpcgcr9gu3qm5grlt3ekk58p7czyqyrhpw63e4k42xknepufypqx4cz7j0jcx0rtz9gfkdumn68mh4nuk9p8zt In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs27upcclckrvun6wgxhm9xp7sgk8l7fv3uqn8p5t055za5pvded4sr36xqr'>nevent1q…6xqr</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Then we discussed having a Floridian mailbox. Nothing more Floridian than Manatee mailboxes.<br/>Hubs nixed the idea outright.<br/><br/>#MoveFromRedState #MoveToBlueState<br/> <img src="https://files.toad.social/media_attachments/files/113/097/055/749/468/108/original/347f1acf46e0640c.jpg"> <br/> 2024-09-07T15:49:18Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs27upcclckrvun6wgxhm9xp7sgk8l7fv3uqn8p5t055za5pvded4szyqyrhpw63e4k42xknepufypqx4cz7j0jcx0rtz9gfkdumn68mh4nu3r8nca When we lived in Italy, neighbors referred to us as &#34;the Americans&#34;. We have since used that to remind each other that we&#39;re &#34;not from around here&#34; wherever we move. <br/>We anticipate our new neighbors calling us &#34;the Floridians&#34;, since it will be obvious by our colorful clothes.<br/>So I tried to find an alligator for the front garden. Our mascot, as it were. I&#39;ll probably settle for a cheap plastic version, since the concrete ones are pricier than my budget.<br/><br/>#MoveFromRedState #MoveToBlueState<br/> <img src="https://files.toad.social/media_attachments/files/113/097/034/647/586/276/original/58d1ac3255c14de9.jpg"> <br/> 2024-09-07T15:45:54Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsv8d7gun3gpjsy6srsfpmc2usjydrva4acfhvh54mc2j4s5e8x4aqzyqyrhpw63e4k42xknepufypqx4cz7j0jcx0rtz9gfkdumn68mh4nu5604ne Setting up insurance for the new house.<br/><br/>Our current FL homeowners insurance is $18k a year. House and stuff, essentially. Does not include flood insurance.<br/>We have discounts that bring that down to $8k for the coming year. (Which is $1k increase over last year).<br/><br/>We are moving to a blue state, (from a 5/3 to a 3/2) and full comparable coverage will cost us $819. FOR THE YEAR.<br/><br/>We could not afford to stay in FL as retirees.<br/><br/>Car insurance costs after lunch.<br/><br/>#MoveFromRedState #MoveToBlueState 2024-09-03T17:22:07Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsr9tk9qy3rkt7u5zd070ru0kzufp65ea75n7g9fp0ds44xy0y7a6czyqyrhpw63e4k42xknepufypqx4cz7j0jcx0rtz9gfkdumn68mh4nu2pwkz7 Our #Roadtrip is over. It is such a joy to sleep in your own bed. Your own pillows. <br/><br/>We left Delaware, Norfolk, Charleston and Daytona in sunshine, but just ahead of storms this week. We had very good timing.<br/><br/>Now we need to sell our house. So the To-Do list is quote long. Busy days ahead!<br/><br/>Happy #Weekend !<br/> <img src="https://files.toad.social/media_attachments/files/112/422/483/545/964/109/original/3cb21a640bd37c88.jpg"> <br/> 2024-05-11T12:37:51Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsdtthykrzyj43ezr4muzw7x7uwmcx6yr7sd3guny20ntq8nscc7lczyqyrhpw63e4k42xknepufypqx4cz7j0jcx0rtz9gfkdumn68mh4nup7nlya #marshmadness Very cooperative wildlife today at #GreenCay Red Shouldered hawk hunting near the nest. Their two chicks peeking out of the nest. Coots, Little Blue Herons, Green Herons, Redwing Blackbirds, Grebes, Blue Wing Teals. Saw a Purple Galinule for the first time in a while there. We usually only see Common Galinules and Swamphens. A black snake and a Florida Banded Watersnake. A large soft shell turtle and I think a red bellied turtle.<br/> <img src="https://files.toad.social/media_attachments/files/112/134/317/710/738/835/original/59fd9e757c14767c.jpg"> <br/> <img src="https://files.toad.social/media_attachments/files/112/134/317/937/503/654/original/6c153475e536fa8a.jpg"> <br/> 2024-03-21T15:27:07Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsq33fnzhdkvp8jufx3xax735zafle775mt649duq4vxr67qs0ryxszyqyrhpw63e4k42xknepufypqx4cz7j0jcx0rtz9gfkdumn68mh4nuhn20gd Much needed #Wetlands walk this morning.<br/>#Lifer the Wood Ducks. Thanks to MarylandZoo.org for the image.<br/>Also there were Florida Banded Watersnakes everywhere. Must be hatching or mating season.<br/><br/>Dad&#39;s in hospital again. Congestive heart failure, which seems under control at present.<br/>Nature walks help our stress levels.<br/> <img src="https://files.toad.social/media_attachments/files/111/942/138/794/704/637/original/c25067a5dc5399d2.jpg"> <br/> 2024-02-16T16:43:42Z