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More relatable Mary Roach humor.
While I can’t get on board with the jewelry part, I’ve had more than a few cocker spaniel days.
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Oh, who are we kidding? I’ve had cocker spaniel months.
This next page deals with searching for a new home and open houses.
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I used to love to tour open houses, just because. Not that I ever bought any, it’s just a fun way to spend the day.
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So you know I had to…
Some dogs looked happy.
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Some dogs did not.
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Cats? Apparent they rate toast collars.
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But hands down? The winner goes to three olive martini beagle.
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It will serve his owner right to get poked in the eye with that toothpick.
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River's world..... 
No comment about trying to put a leash on a cat to take him for a walk? You seem to have no problem with Lord Dudley.
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That’s not nearly as funny as toast.
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And now you know why old men where plaid shorts with striped tops, white socks with sandals (or even mismatched socks), black belts on brown pants, and hard loafers with black socks. We just got tired of GQ’ing and wear whatever comes out of the drawer first.
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There’s no excuse for socks and sandals. None.
Ever.
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Still better than going to the store in your PJ’s. As for socks and sandals, I wear them almost every day and take no shit over it. My secret? I wear water sandals with a covered toe and socks that match the color of the leather. If you’re not standing close enough to touch me you can’t see the difference. I would say don’t judge me, but everyone judges, even me, so judge like the wind.
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But…. If you’re wearing a closed toe and socks, why not just wear shoes?
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These are made for wading. The closed toe prevents stubbing my toe on a rock. If they were shoes they would fill with water. socks help filter out the grit. I don’t wear them when I’m fishing, I have felt soled boots and waders for that. These are cooler and more comfortable than most shoes and they get lots of air flow when I’m not wearing them, so they don’t all stinky, even after seven years of hard wear. One last thing: Tan lines on your feet make them look dirty.
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Logical explanations, but, yeah.
No.
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I understand. Not everyone has the edge and swagger to pull that off. Most won’t even try.👌😁
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Yes.
That must be it…
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You are obviously a sophisticated person with a bright, eclectic fashion sense. 👍
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Open house? Just one more reason I will never sell another piece of real estate. What a pain in the ass.
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The selling doesn’t bother me, but the idea of packing up and moving again would make me contemplate suicide.
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I’ve seen the pictures and understand completely. 😒
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I thought you might like this, but I listen to a podcast called Sawbones: A Marital Tour of Misguided Medicine and they had Mary Roach on as a special guest on one of their episodes. She’s hilarious and because of your recommendations and the pod cast I’ve ordered a more of her books. I like this one the most though, it’s a humorous look at daily life. I don’t think I’ll ever get tired of wearing jewelry though, I mean come on, I just started cataloguing my collection, lol.
As for open house events, I’ve had my fair share of those, it was a nightmare. Not the actual open house itself but going, loving the home and putting in an offer then getting out-bid by someone with a lot more money then me. Besides they are virtual online now and you can see the entire house without wondering why the tray of fresh brewed coffee and croissants were left on the bed.
Charlie doesn’t like to be reminded of his collar of shame days, so I will refrain from commenting on this.
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Yeah, I’m not giving up my jewelry either. But she is a hoot.
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Did Someone say bubble wrap. I can’t resist the stuff. Pure joy to this bitch. One of those little things that make me smile just thinking about it.
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It’s irresistible isn’t it?
You can’t not pop it!
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Packing up and moving again puts a chill up my spine just mentioning it. Don’t plan on having an open house unless we’re already out of the house. They can use Pottery Barn, Ikea…whatever. Now I have to go find some bubble wrap to pop…
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We moved twice in one year in 2002. That was the very definition of Hell.
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I agree about the movie prices. It’s best to just wait til they hit Cable or Netflix. I, also remember spending the day going to Open Houses for fun. It was fun to imagine how I would decorate a house. Now, I just have to imagine getting into one, again.
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I love going to the movies. The husband hates it. So of course we don’t go.
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Open houses are a great diversion, but nowadays it seems like properties are snatched up so fast there’s no longer a need.
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We had one up the road that lasted for an entire 48 minutes.
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