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It wants to be November today.  The winds is blowing and it is a wet, raw wind.

The lights are on because it is dark already--4:20 p.m. as I write.  It is that drawing in time, get into warm pajamas as soon as it is dark time, eat hot soup time, wrap up in a soft throw and sip cocoa time, read a good book time.

It's also get ready for the transition to Florida time.

I gave myself a treat today.  My friend Ginnie of the broken pelvis wanted to get her nails done so I offered to drive her--and, hey, while I am waiting why not get my toenails done too.
Beach ready!

Comments

  1. BarbNovember 13, 2015 at 7:02 PM

    Ohhh -La-La!

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  2. Linda ReederNovember 13, 2015 at 7:42 PM

    It's a rain and wind Pacific Storm Day here in Seattle, and at 4:30 PST it is also very dark, so I can relate.
    Fancy feet there, Grandma!

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  3. UnknownNovember 13, 2015 at 9:03 PM

    Cute toes! Too bad you can't go barefoot in that cold weather.

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  4. SextantNovember 13, 2015 at 11:32 PM

    Today was a trademark November day here too. Cold, windy, and dark. Little snow flying about tonight. Florida sounds good after a day like today.

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  5. BarbaraNovember 14, 2015 at 12:27 AM

    I love to get my toes painted. I enjoy the pedicure but it makes me proud when I've taken the trouble to get color on my toes. Good job.

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  6. TaborNovember 14, 2015 at 10:10 AM

    Heading down to Florida next week, but only for a few weeks and not to avoid the winter. Just a little envious as our cold weather begins.

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  7. AnonymousNovember 14, 2015 at 12:30 PM

    Things seem to be going very well for you, lately. Keep it up.

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  8. TomNovember 14, 2015 at 4:25 PM

    You're lucky -- and also smart! -- to be able to spend the winter in Florida. Soon the sun will be out for you!

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  9. GwenNovember 16, 2015 at 1:39 AM

    very pretty! :)

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  10. Granny AnnieNovember 16, 2015 at 6:36 AM

    Your toenails are lovely and I am glad you can show them here because open toed shoes are not the thing for winter. I got my toenails done and have to keep them hidden in my boots now.

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  11. KayNovember 18, 2015 at 9:42 PM

    Your toes look very beautiful and ready for wearing sandals in Florida. How wonderful to be able to go there for the winter.

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  12. Jenn JilksNovember 19, 2015 at 8:24 AM

    It's a nice feeling, isn't it?!

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