Pea-n-Me
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Good morning!
It’s funny that in the last few posts both Phoenix and the Phillies were mentioned. We’re in Phoenix right now, AND we actually inadvertently got to go to the third game in the MLB National League Championship Series at Chase Field, Arizona Diamondbacks vs Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday! We were shocked at how affordable it was when the DBacks were down two games. We are debating about going to tonight’s game again, but we’re betting the prices have gone up now that the they fought their way back the past two games. But boy, what a nice stadium that is! It’s all indoors! Fenway Park, our “home” is charming, but we loved enjoying a game with lots of modern amenities and without sweating our butts off in tiny little 100 year old seats! DS is rooting for the Phillies - an east coast team and he likes a lot of the players (many of whom played for the Red Sox previously; speaking of which, it was fun to see Kimbrell pitch again, we’ve missed him. DS actually has a similar pitching style, though not quite as dramatic!) The rest of us decided to root for the home team, though DS did get himself a DBacks shirt, too. He was very happy to go to a championship game, which would mostly be elusive in Boston unless we wanted to pay $500 per ticket or more.
Parking was only $20 too - we’re used to paying at least $50! We also saw the spring training stadium for the Angels.
Weather has been interesting for us. It was 106 degrees yesterday, but we’ve found the old cliche is true - it’s not the heat, it’s the humidity!
I mean, it’s super hot, but somehow it’s manageable. DD even commented that her hair hasn’t gotten frizzy like it does when it’s hot and humid at home. So every day it’s been anywhere from 96-108 during the daytime, but it goes down at night. This morning, for instance, it was 69 when we checked it. (Still getting used to the 3 hr time difference, been waking up around 4am.) When we go to the state parks we’re advised to bring jackets as it can get really cold there, even when it’s scorching in the city. Weird, but, ok!
DD is all graduated now. She looked great and it was a beautiful ceremony. So glad that’s behind her now.
It did take us a long time to get here, about twelve hours all told, and involved a bus, two planes (you know how I feel about those), a train and car travel. We were beat! (Not to mention the time difference.) And we’re missing our puppies a lot! (But we’ve called and they are fine. Guy said “I don’t blame you for missing them, they’re great dogs”.
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It was crazy seeing a sign for Los Angeles on the highway!
Snowysmom, sorry to hear about the ongoing problems with the leaks. Have you considered calling the Spotlight team on the news? Maybe they’ll do a story on it. That will get things moving real fast! I think most of the local news channels have them. I hope it works out with the dog!
We’re getting the day started. Have to hop in the shower. Deciding what to do today. Weather is always something you have to consider here. Everyone we’ve met has been super nice. Oh, except one person - at the rental counter.
Enjoy this Saturday, everyone!
It’s funny that in the last few posts both Phoenix and the Phillies were mentioned. We’re in Phoenix right now, AND we actually inadvertently got to go to the third game in the MLB National League Championship Series at Chase Field, Arizona Diamondbacks vs Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday! We were shocked at how affordable it was when the DBacks were down two games. We are debating about going to tonight’s game again, but we’re betting the prices have gone up now that the they fought their way back the past two games. But boy, what a nice stadium that is! It’s all indoors! Fenway Park, our “home” is charming, but we loved enjoying a game with lots of modern amenities and without sweating our butts off in tiny little 100 year old seats! DS is rooting for the Phillies - an east coast team and he likes a lot of the players (many of whom played for the Red Sox previously; speaking of which, it was fun to see Kimbrell pitch again, we’ve missed him. DS actually has a similar pitching style, though not quite as dramatic!) The rest of us decided to root for the home team, though DS did get himself a DBacks shirt, too. He was very happy to go to a championship game, which would mostly be elusive in Boston unless we wanted to pay $500 per ticket or more.
Parking was only $20 too - we’re used to paying at least $50! We also saw the spring training stadium for the Angels.Weather has been interesting for us. It was 106 degrees yesterday, but we’ve found the old cliche is true - it’s not the heat, it’s the humidity!
I mean, it’s super hot, but somehow it’s manageable. DD even commented that her hair hasn’t gotten frizzy like it does when it’s hot and humid at home. So every day it’s been anywhere from 96-108 during the daytime, but it goes down at night. This morning, for instance, it was 69 when we checked it. (Still getting used to the 3 hr time difference, been waking up around 4am.) When we go to the state parks we’re advised to bring jackets as it can get really cold there, even when it’s scorching in the city. Weird, but, ok!DD is all graduated now. She looked great and it was a beautiful ceremony. So glad that’s behind her now.
It did take us a long time to get here, about twelve hours all told, and involved a bus, two planes (you know how I feel about those), a train and car travel. We were beat! (Not to mention the time difference.) And we’re missing our puppies a lot! (But we’ve called and they are fine. Guy said “I don’t blame you for missing them, they’re great dogs”.
)It was crazy seeing a sign for Los Angeles on the highway!
Snowysmom, sorry to hear about the ongoing problems with the leaks. Have you considered calling the Spotlight team on the news? Maybe they’ll do a story on it. That will get things moving real fast! I think most of the local news channels have them. I hope it works out with the dog!
We’re getting the day started. Have to hop in the shower. Deciding what to do today. Weather is always something you have to consider here. Everyone we’ve met has been super nice. Oh, except one person - at the rental counter.
Enjoy this Saturday, everyone!
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It does sound like such a nice group of neighbors, and I'd hate to see you miss out on good relationships with them because you're soured on the builders.
Even though I'm a cat person, I love other people's dogs. I bet he will become your spoiled "grand-dog" in no time!
Thank you and your family for the love and care you give him and allowing him to do likewise for you! 
with love always for you my friend, you know that. May all your condo issues get resolved asap and easily! Ellie prayers, as well. 
you enjoy something for YOU and get some extra rest. Thank you, of course, for the love and care you give your cats--you, too, PollyannaMom!
to enjoy it. He wanted a cupcake or two - he won't eat any more than that, so I made a few cupcakes and a layer cake, and I'll put the layer cake in the freezer. Oh - and I squeezed the lemons and put the juice in the fridge - Sunday afternoons are lemon drop martini days around here
