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Sunday Musings and Some Funnies for You!

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Someone said the other day - have a great weekend?  I laughed, does it matter?  Every day is a weekend, or a Friday however you want to look at it!   SO nice to be retired and do what you want almost every day!

Tuesday this week, my friend David and I will take the train to Lagos and do a boat cruise for 3.5 hours to the Benagil Caves.  I have been there, but was beautiful would absolutely do it again.  David has only been to Lagos, and on ground only, so didn't see the caves.

I still won't be kayaking, but will take a boat with 20+ other people.   It still will be fun!

On another note:   Before I left Colorado, I had to change phone providers, as any American phone company will cancel your service after 90 days off American soil.  SO, had to do some research, and thought US Mobile was my best route.

This week, I sporadically I could not get into my voicemail, and when someone called, it went straight to voicemail.   On Thursday, no less than 20 emails, I still could not access my voicemail, so they set it to default and said when I get back to the US, you can set up the vm!  WHAT?   SO, will have no voicemail now.  Today, I cannot make calls either.   SO, I paid for one year in advance, and all I can use is texting.  OH BROTHER.  Need to go on Reddit and relay that info!

It has been a bit frustratiing this week, my seat on my moped would not open either.  SO, cannot get the battery out to recharge.  Emailed the dealer, and he came out right away, and said he will order a new locking system since I had trouble in the beginning with it not locking.   He will pick my bike back up sometime on Wednesday I think.

I know I am ready for something for fun --- some grins, laughs or chuckles - 

Sorry, I know many in the East are affected with BAD air quality.

 

Well, happy Sunday, by the time you are readying this, we shall know who the FIFA winner will be.     Enjoy your day, do something FUN!

 

 

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Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Oswego, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Joan. Your Moped dealer is a real champ for stepping up. As of your phone problems, I have some choice words which can't be typed here. As for your adventure to the Benagil Caves, I am jealous. Enjoy the caves. 

Jul 19, 2026 05:30 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker

Good morning, Joan... I hate those weeks when it seems nothing works as it should! Loved all your funnies. I lived dangerously yesterday evening and ordered a Caesar Salad as an appetizer when we went out to eat. As you can see, I am here to tell the story. Loved the funnies, especially the first one.  Enjoy your cave trip.

PS I totally understand the frustration about phones. I lived for two weeks alone in a big house in Abu Dhabi with no phone service. (This was before the days of cell phones.) Plus a war was going on in Iraq. After two weeks I marched over to my husband's bank and raised such a fuss about no phone, they had to track him down in London to calm me down. I had phone service two days later however. (I had threatened to just get on a plane and go back to Paris and not come back until I had phone service.)

Jul 19, 2026 05:35 AM
Kathy Streib

Nina Hollander, Broker you brave soul.  I have been uber-cautious and have been buying only lettuce heads -Romaine and Bibb. I soak them in vinegar and water first. What a pain. 

Jul 19, 2026 12:26 PM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Kathy Streib I decided to live dangerously! 😂🤣

Jul 19, 2026 12:31 PM
Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty
Waves Realty - Melbourne, FL
Florida Space Coast Homes

Speaking of phones...I lived about 45 years without smart phones. Now I would be lost without mine...lol

Jul 19, 2026 07:24 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Apex Realtors, LLC ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
Educating. Encouraging. Serving.

Good morning Joan,

You have endured quite a week of issues to deal with but are working through them which is all you can do! The World cup match has not begun yet so can't wait to see the outcome! Loved your funnies❤️

Jul 19, 2026 09:21 AM
Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner
Denver, CO
Enjoying Every Day to Its Fullest!

Wayne Martin I am pretty sure that special words for the phone carrier escaped my lips!   I will share some photos for you to live vicariously!

Jul 19, 2026 11:16 AM
Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner
Denver, CO
Enjoying Every Day to Its Fullest!

Nina Hollander, Broker I can almost imagine you at that bank throwing a fuss!   BUT, with no phone would be awful.

Jul 19, 2026 11:17 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner the executive floor was not used to seeing angry wives of the CEO! And I had no other option... I had not phone from which to call!

Jul 19, 2026 11:45 AM
Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner

Nina Hollander, Broker I would have thrown quite the fuss too!

Jul 19, 2026 12:29 PM
Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner
Denver, CO
Enjoying Every Day to Its Fullest!

Jeff, don't think many could live wthout our phones.

Jul 19, 2026 11:18 AM
Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner
Denver, CO
Enjoying Every Day to Its Fullest!

Dorie Dillard Austin TX it has been a week, for sure.   I have the "pre-game" on right now.  

Jul 19, 2026 11:18 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Retired Home Stager/Redesign

Hi Joan- I can't wait to read about your trip this Tuesday with your friend. I'd probably opt for the boat instead of the kayak as well. Sorry for you phone issues. are you able to access sites like Facebook using your phone, or just texts???

Jul 19, 2026 12:10 PM
Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner
Denver, CO
Enjoying Every Day to Its Fullest!

Kathy Streib I can access FB, and send texts, that is it for now.   Someday I do want to kayak this area.

Jul 19, 2026 12:18 PM
Carol Williams
Although I'm retired, I enjoy sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
Author, Golfer, Traveler, Retired, Wenatchee, WA

Joan, 
That was quite a Finals FIFA game, wasn't it?

Jul 19, 2026 06:35 PM
Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner
Denver, CO
Enjoying Every Day to Its Fullest!

Carol Williams yes it was!   AND, pretty exciting actually.   Portugal played Spain, and only lost by the goal in OT, so they were SO close....

Jul 20, 2026 12:09 AM
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

I'm sorry to hear about the phone and moped issues but that boat trip sounds like a lot of fun! Enjoy!

Jul 20, 2026 05:49 AM
Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner
Denver, CO
Enjoying Every Day to Its Fullest!

Kat, think it will be a blast today.  Guess I won't worry about that dang phone.

Jul 21, 2026 12:07 AM