Whole Lot to Do Today

     

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     Even though a much shorter trip than November, I'm feeling more weight being gone for 11 days.  Maybe it snuck up on me with February being so short. I've been doing a lot of juggling on family stuff in February, calmed for the moment, but some things will be still needing attention once home. My son's dropping me off tomorrow morning by 9:00. I adhere to the three hours recommended when flying internationally. I'd rather sit with a book at the gate rather than panic run should something go wrong or lines in security are long.

     Speaking of my son, he was looking very lightly at homes. One ticked all the boxes but because of how he's/ we're financing, needed to wait until after February 24th. Of course, it sold.  That was taken as a sign he maybe isn't supposed to settle here in Minnesota. He's paused now looking, but we'll see if things change once I'm back. Another thought I've had after caring for my sister, is maybe I should outright buy something with one level living and little maintenance, and have him live there until I'm ready to move. It's not a bad idea. My kids will inherit my assets anyway. It wouldn't lock him into a place should his career take him elsewhere. It would be a much different lens to look at property should we go that route. More to think about. 

     My youngest took steps towards starting a grad school program in the fall. She's still quite fragile dealing with anxiety, but doing her best to manage her bad days. My older daughter is looking at some spiff up projects on her 126  year old home. I plan to help but have a project list a mile long here. By mid May we'll get ( me attempt) gardens together. 

    My retirement withdrawal hasn't hit my bank yet. It's supposed to be the 28th but I suppose it landing on a weekend and February being a short month, the delay happened. I'm fine cash flow wise, but will not be able to put in the sinking fund the full amount until I get home. These will all be things that will occupy my brain on my 20  hours of travel. I intend to make the journey part of the vacation so don't want to let these thoughts make trouble. The house is quite untidy so not leaving the house at all today other than dog walks. I'll complete my packing, download more on my kindle, make sure phone and tablet are good and charged, check in for the flight online, and be ready to leave the house by 8:00. Now, to get things done. 

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  1. SoozeMarch 2, 2026 at 8:28 AM

    Lots for you to think about. Have a wonderful time.

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  2. AnonymousMarch 2, 2026 at 9:33 AM

    I'm so excited for you to go on this trip! And, I'm with you on the 3 hrs for an international flight, unless I'm flying for work, where it's often not possible due to logistics. I think entertaining the idea of buying the house for your son to live in now and for you in the future would be interesting. The question I'd want to understand would be what you'd do if he had a job elsewhere and you needed to rent?

    Hope your trip is so fabulous! - Hawaii Planner

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  3. VixMarch 2, 2026 at 9:43 AM

    I wish I was coming with you! Have the best time! xxxx

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  4. BelindaMarch 2, 2026 at 9:51 AM

    I think that is a great idea to buy something for yourself later and let your son live in it now. And I'm with you on the bring book, be early, and no panic.

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  5. AnonymousMarch 2, 2026 at 9:55 AM

    I will see you in Athens !
    Siobhan x

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  6. KathyMarch 2, 2026 at 10:00 AM

    Safe travels!
    Hope you have a wonderful time. So exciting! Can't wait to see pictures.
    Lots to consider about buying a new house, but I'm sure you will weigh all the pros/cons.

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  7. AnonymousMarch 2, 2026 at 10:45 AM

    Safe travels. I can’t wait to hear about it.
    I have been meaning to email you, but what the heck, I will tell you here:Last week a friend caught me at a weak moment and asked me to go for a walk, so I did. On the walk she talked about her plans for a Greece/Italy cruise wither her daughter and invited me to join. I agreed…
    -Meg B

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