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This Week...Catching Up

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This Week...Catching Up

 

It’s been a busy week for everyone, I’m sure. School started this week and Aunt Kathy was called into after school service to make sure that my great-niece made it to gymnastics. Her mom, an elementary school teacher, along with all of the teachers had to stay at school until they were certain that all of the children had been delivered home safely. 

 

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Yes'm, old friends is always best, 'less you can catch a new one that's fit to make an old one out of. Sarah Orne Jewett



This week I attended a luncheon with a dozen women. 

With the exception of my cousin, it’s been 30 or 40 years since I’ve seen these beautiful ladies. I can still remember going to parties with them and attending their weddings

 

ladies luncheon

 



Time and good friends are two things that become more valuable the older you get. Unknown 



Where in the world has the time gone?  We ask ourselves that all of the time, don’t we?! 

 

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Here’s to strong women. May we know them. May we be them. May we raise them. Unknown



One of the ladies said at the beginning of lunch...No talking about medical issues and aches and pains!!!!



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The thing is, when you see your old friends, you come face to face with yourself. I run into someone I've known for 40 or 50 years, and they're old. And I suddenly realize I'm old. It comes as an enormous shock to me. Polly Bergen



We laughed because we all sat saying nothing for about 5 minutes! LOL



Enjoy your weekend...enjoy your friends...and BE SAFE FLORIDA!

 

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Comments(33)

Lottie Kendall
Compass - San Francisco, CA
Helping make your real estate dreams a reality

I hadn't heard the Polly Bergen quote -- I quite identify with it!

 

Aug 31, 2019 07:30 AM
Debb Janes
Nature As Neighbors - Camas, WA
Put My Love of Nature At Work for You

What a wonderful story and testament to our female friendships. What a coincidence too. Yesterday, we had long-time family friends come to visit. Mom, me, their mom ( my mom's age), and two daughters ( one I went to school with). It was a wonderful visit and we had so much fun catching up. 

Aug 31, 2019 07:55 AM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

This has been a busy summer for me, with many things coming at me from left field.  This week, my son went in for spinal cervical surgery.  He has spent a little extra time in the hospital than expected, but all in all is doing well.  The shift from summer to autumn activities is both exciting and a little daunting at first.  But, I'm looking forward to hunkering down with some cooler temps.

Aug 31, 2019 08:20 AM
Sheri Sperry - MCNE®
Coldwell Banker Realty - Sedona, AZ
(928) 274-7355 ~ YOUR Solutions REALTOR®

HI Kathy Streib - What a wonderful reunion you enjoyed. This had to be the highlight of your week, I know it would be mine.

Aug 31, 2019 09:47 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Barbara Todaro I saw that and I thank you!!!!

As you always say Sally K. & David L. Hanson Amen and AWomen!

Aug 31, 2019 10:31 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Donald Urschalitz I turned on the Weather Channel as soon as I got up. Fingers crossed. 

Wayne Martin it was so funny because many conversations kept turning to hip replacements and cataract surgeries!!!

Aug 31, 2019 10:33 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Michael Jacobs and it is so true!!! It's too bad we don't realize it until we're old!

Hi Kevin J. May good saying!!!  I've an eye on Dorian and hope she wobbles away from you. 

Aug 31, 2019 10:41 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty you have no idea!!!! Larry and I were so happy not to have to put those darn shutters up!!! Did you know that Delray's mayor, Shelly Petrolia is a Realtor?

Aug 31, 2019 11:27 AM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Kathy,

What a nice post, and I enjoyed reading it.  I also enjoyed all the quotes you shared with us.  A

Aug 31, 2019 11:28 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Hi Roy Kelley Wishing you and Dolores a wonderful Labor Day Weekend, 

Sheila Anderson there are days when I catch a glimpse of myself in the mirror and jump about 2 feet! What a shock. 

Will Hamm you'll see. That's the topic of conversation with Boomers. 

Aug 31, 2019 11:34 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

We did in our own minds Grant Schneider And thankfully I'm sure our eyesight is not the same either. LOL

Sharon Lee haven't heard that one but going to look for it now. Had to come back to tell you I'm listening to it on Amazon now!

Aug 31, 2019 11:35 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Bill Roberts we are so happy not to have to be looking for someone to put up our shutters, waiting in line for gas and so many other things you have to do. Hope you get the information you need from Brenda!!!

 

Aug 31, 2019 11:55 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Lottie Kendall I should have it put on a t-shirt for me!!!

Those are always so much fun Debb Janes EcoBroker and Bernie Stea JD When Larry and I came back to see family while living in Florida, there was never enough time to try to meet up with friends. 

Aug 31, 2019 11:56 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Myrl Jeffcoat sending healing hugs to you and to your son!!!

Sheri Sperry - MCNE® it was!!!!  Hopefully we'll get together again soon. 

Hi Ron and Alexandra Seigel Thank you.  When I am with a group of women, there is an inner smile I have at how strong and caring we are. 

Aug 31, 2019 12:07 PM
Sharon Tara
Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH
Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

How fun!

I have a much smaller group of lifelong friends...there are five of us. We try to get together at least twice a year. It's like there is no time in between when we see each other.

Aug 31, 2019 02:38 PM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 FHA, CHFA, VA Mortgages - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Kathy at this point in our lives is there anything else to talk about besides aches and pains ...... LOL

Aug 31, 2019 04:09 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Sharon Tara remember when we met?!  It was as if we'd known each other forever. 

George Souto it seems to head towards the medical issues, doesn't it. 

 

Aug 31, 2019 06:31 PM
Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS
Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA
South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

You are such a good auntie Kathy Streib! People don't realize how many hours school teaches put in each week... (My daughter is a teacher) 

Aug 31, 2019 10:29 PM
James Dray
Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR

Morning Kathy.

Last year I attended our 50th high school class reunion.  As I saw people going in, I called my wife and told her I must be at the wrong place. Only old people were going in...  

Sep 01, 2019 01:18 AM
Steven Nickens
Hawaii Life Real Estate Brokers - Wailea, HI
R(S)GRI ABR, Maui Real Estate Hawaii

Kathy, I am into denial. I couldn't possibly be that old. Old friends are like a good pair of shoes, they fit well and are comfortable.

Sep 29, 2019 11:35 AM