tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7459400132166733757.post5658242012565481545..comments2024-03-28T09:51:27.698-05:00Comments on Let's Add Sprinkles: Hodge Podge LodgeKatie Mansfieldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00016424092009814488noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7459400132166733757.post-56529976870070162982017-04-25T23:00:04.270-05:002017-04-25T23:00:04.270-05:00I retired from teaching 9 years ago and hit the gr...I retired from teaching 9 years ago and hit the ground running ever since. I love being the choice maker on how, what and when. I too found it weird after I announced I was retiring, I found that I became fairly 'left out' for the rest of the teaching year but I don't think it was personal, just everyone was busy on the planning for the next year and staffing etc.<br />JoyJoy@aVintageGreenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16788328980114729976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7459400132166733757.post-65804568358133489042017-04-20T07:28:11.026-05:002017-04-20T07:28:11.026-05:00Haha, the shows are a blast from the past...I didn...Haha, the shows are a blast from the past...I didn't watch Hodge Pidge but occasionally HR Puffinstuff. It was weird. <br />I have to keep the cat food on the dryer too or the boys think it's a snack for them. What fun to get new appliances. I'm trying to get a Bruce to buy a refrigerator...we need a bigger one at the farm and I dislike the one at the city house extremely! Can't wait to see what you do in the man cave.<br />Enjoy the last few weeks of school but I hope you can look forward to your new adventure as well.Ceciliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12444791923510261610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7459400132166733757.post-70611220418141796922017-04-19T22:53:25.532-05:002017-04-19T22:53:25.532-05:00Congratulations on your upcoming retirement! I wa...Congratulations on your upcoming retirement! I wasn't a teacher but was an aide for the past 14 years in a SH class in Southern California. Loved what I did, but sorta retired when my husband took a new position here in Texas, so... now I write full-time! Enjoying the blogging life while pursuing photography and writing. <br /><br />How are your new washer and dryer working out? I bet your dryer belt was worn and needed replacing on your old unit. We replaced ours in the spring two years ago, just before selling our home and putting pretty much everything into storage. Only a few goodies and household goods made the move here to Texas so far. :) <br /><br />Anyway, I don't know if we will keep those 25 year old w/d when we move everything late this year/early next, but in our new fifth-wheel {our current "home"} we have a new w/d and I love them! They are both front-loaders. I've taken to leaving them open after use to air out. Hoping that will prevent any funny odors. :)<br /><br />Maybe you can repurpose your coffee table boxes into cute garden planters? The stain on them is nice but painting might be fun! Anyway, thanks for sharing something that is obviously so personal ~ your thoughts on retiring.<br /><br />Blessings to you,<br />Barb :)<br /><br /><br />French Etherealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12418027431470700362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7459400132166733757.post-10249470005924884182017-04-19T18:35:54.167-05:002017-04-19T18:35:54.167-05:00Hope you enjoy your new appliances. I find the fr...Hope you enjoy your new appliances. I find the front loading washer is slower but the dryer is quicker. I'm sure your going to come up with something great with those crates. Enjoy the end of school. Eilis@MyHeartLivesHerehttp://myheartliveshere.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7459400132166733757.post-28939709487418989392017-04-19T18:06:22.320-05:002017-04-19T18:06:22.320-05:00What a fun hodgepodge! A great date night, new app...What a fun hodgepodge! A great date night, new appliances on the horizon and a new ottoman, too! Sounds pretty good to me!<br /><br />I think you are going to love your retirement. You enjoy so many things you'll find no shortage of activities to keep you busy. Best decision I ever made!Jeaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17482528482559445943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7459400132166733757.post-80317150395760800032017-04-19T11:01:59.142-05:002017-04-19T11:01:59.142-05:00Like you, we have come to realize we have too much...Like you, we have come to realize we have too much furniture and like a more minimalist look. Hard to decide what goes though, isn't it. Congrats on retirement looming in your future. You will love it I'm sure! I often wonder how I got anything done when I worked full time. Good luck.At Rivercrest Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12068816102263605128noreply@blogger.com