tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459018932772057756.post4069778220578575340..comments2024-03-19T00:16:45.241-07:00Comments on Preppy Empty Nester: What A Difference A Summer MakesPreppy Empty Nesterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13446028963455322844noreply@blogger.comBlogger70125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459018932772057756.post-72928792918947140992020-09-23T01:52:48.655-07:002020-09-23T01:52:48.655-07:00Hi Katie, Yes, I am in Dallas. But like you, my o...Hi Katie, Yes, I am in Dallas. But like you, my other half is considering retirement and we may be considering a move. No firm plans yet, but I will watch and learn from you on how to do it well! You will LOVE Mesero and the chocolate flan cake is worth every calorie laden bite! SherryAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459018932772057756.post-78666500815941157212020-09-21T12:40:06.138-07:002020-09-21T12:40:06.138-07:00Great to hear from you again. First, I am so sorry...Great to hear from you again. First, I am so sorry for the loss of your brother-in-law. My deepest condolences to you and your family. :-(<br />Second, Congrats on selling your house. It really is a sellers market right now. Good luck finding a new home. Stay safe!Lyndahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12679201031961067025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459018932772057756.post-47053021575880088292020-09-17T13:40:40.453-07:002020-09-17T13:40:40.453-07:00Hi Katie
Welcome back! We sure missed your wit an...Hi Katie<br />Welcome back! We sure missed your wit and all of your great recommendations. Can't wait to here how retirement goes for both of you (if you know what I mean). We are soon to be in the same situation!cindy hattersley designhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16147135323683353754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459018932772057756.post-2540192654433212952020-09-17T06:39:54.464-07:002020-09-17T06:39:54.464-07:00you're entering a new stage in life with your ...you're entering a new stage in life with your move - got my fingers crossed you find the perfect new home soonCarol @Comfort Spring Stationhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18308702098757071897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459018932772057756.post-86507482079911164112020-09-16T13:48:19.869-07:002020-09-16T13:48:19.869-07:00Katie, I am so sorry about the loss of Peter. Your...Katie, I am so sorry about the loss of Peter. Your family must be devastated. All that, plus the move planning and Covid and who knows what else -- it's been a summer. But Congratulations on the sale and I know you'll find a great spot in Big D. It looks like you managed to have a lot of fun this summer, despite it all.Jeaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17482528482559445943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459018932772057756.post-6279087174420659772020-09-16T13:04:04.917-07:002020-09-16T13:04:04.917-07:00Thank you for your kind words, Sherry. I will def...Thank you for your kind words, Sherry. I will definitely pass them on to Sista. I just sent a text to my #2 and said that I want to go to Mesero when we get there. That chocolate flan cake sounds positively delish. I hope you had a good Summer. Are you living in dallas now?Preppy Empty Nesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13446028963455322844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459018932772057756.post-511038403936091602020-09-16T13:00:25.045-07:002020-09-16T13:00:25.045-07:00Thanks Pattie! I will miss catching up with you i...Thanks Pattie! I will miss catching up with you in Boston. Hope you are doing well.Preppy Empty Nesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13446028963455322844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459018932772057756.post-46015191466950248872020-09-16T12:59:22.661-07:002020-09-16T12:59:22.661-07:00Thank you for your kind words, Yvonne. I told the ...Thank you for your kind words, Yvonne. I told the Mister he better get cooking because I promised some recipes. Yes, the snow is something that I won't miss. Have a wonderful week.Preppy Empty Nesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13446028963455322844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459018932772057756.post-47638333324980656962020-09-16T12:50:59.773-07:002020-09-16T12:50:59.773-07:00Allison.. I totally get that. We are having the m...Allison.. I totally get that. We are having the most gorgeous crisp Fall weather. <br /> I know I will miss that. I hope that you are enjoying Texas! Preppy Empty Nesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13446028963455322844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459018932772057756.post-15836363014202744002020-09-16T12:41:42.540-07:002020-09-16T12:41:42.540-07:00Hi Melissa... so glad you may be headed to TX too....Hi Melissa... so glad you may be headed to TX too. We looked at houses in Plano, McKinney and Prosper. They are going so quickly so we are going to live in an apt. til we find the right house. It's our last stop so we want to make sure it's a good one! Have a great week. Preppy Empty Nesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13446028963455322844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459018932772057756.post-33449518662997991682020-09-16T06:14:07.900-07:002020-09-16T06:14:07.900-07:00Carol... you made my day! But I think you need gla...Carol... you made my day! But I think you need glasses. I will pass on your uplifting words to my Sista. Thanks for commenting. Enjoy your week. Preppy Empty Nesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13446028963455322844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459018932772057756.post-49860395740682019102020-09-16T06:06:24.629-07:002020-09-16T06:06:24.629-07:00Congrats on selling the house and hubby's reti...Congrats on selling the house and hubby's retirement! Hope you will find a new house soon. Looks like a nice summer. My husband got a traeger grill and wants to grill or smoke meat all the time now!<br />www.chezmireillefashiontravelmom.comthe 4 M'shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07396623792620503370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459018932772057756.post-67651561168681130272020-09-16T06:02:14.915-07:002020-09-16T06:02:14.915-07:00Congratulations to Mister on his retirement! Good...Congratulations to Mister on his retirement! Good Luck with your move back to the Big D! <br />Is it true you are really moving back to Dallas to join the cast of RHOD?John Brannellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03562807462805445033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459018932772057756.post-76517007403678231392020-09-15T20:51:13.107-07:002020-09-15T20:51:13.107-07:00Welcome back! I was just thinking of you yesterda...Welcome back! I was just thinking of you yesterday and hoping you would post soon. It was good to hear from you. I have only recently learned of your blog and don't know your background, but, sure will miss postings of your beautiful home. I'm sure you make your next home just as beautiful. I am sorry to hear of your brother in law's passing. Can't wait to hear more about your house hunting. Are you moving out to Dallas soon?<br />Janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16664192226021187863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459018932772057756.post-91360395032494877272020-09-15T12:38:45.936-07:002020-09-15T12:38:45.936-07:00Welcome back! I've been checking daily to see...Welcome back! I've been checking daily to see if you were back from summer vacation. I need your humor to brighten my days :) Sincerest sympathies to Sista and all of your family on your loss. I lost my husband unexpectedly last summer, still not used to my "new normal" in any way. Congratulations on the house sale, though I'll miss seeing this beautiful house (the wreaths in all the windows were always beautiful). Looking forward to following along with your new adventures in Texas.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02566738584446136792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459018932772057756.post-49756545657764050812020-09-15T12:04:34.469-07:002020-09-15T12:04:34.469-07:00How exciting it was to go on my computer and see t...How exciting it was to go on my computer and see that you're back. The first thing I noticed before reading was what looked like a sign in your front yard. I kept squinting and thought I saw realtor or real estate and was instantly in mourning. However, when I read about you moving back to Texas I went Wahoo! I raised my family in Dallas and then moved to Austin when our youngest son went off to college. I can't wait to see where you live in Dallas though I know the area you are looking at well! NO, you didn't tell us/me but I think I know your taste! You will find a wonderful house! I feel sad for Sista and will keep her and her family in my prayers. Like Sista, I lost my husband in April and it is really difficult. We thought we would have many more years together. Having it happen during this Covid period makes it even more difficult as funerals were not permitted and our churches are closed. You keep me in constant laughter so welcome back - both your blog and TEXAS! Wahoo!margifhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14196956657789233907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459018932772057756.post-91818426141728748832020-09-15T11:02:43.250-07:002020-09-15T11:02:43.250-07:00Katie, congratulations to the mister on retirement...Katie, congratulations to the mister on retirement. Fun times ahead!!! I'm pleasantly surprised to read you are returning to TX! Yipee!!! I thought FL was going to win out, but welcome you back to Texas. I'll see you in Big D sometime! Good luck with the house hunt. You'll find the perfect one.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01873375271470225199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459018932772057756.post-16050008170446925982020-09-15T09:05:34.179-07:002020-09-15T09:05:34.179-07:00Thank you Judy for your note. Yes, this should be...Thank you Judy for your note. Yes, this should be a very "interesting" chapter. I've got a book post coming out next week. Enjoy your week!<br />Preppy Empty Nesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13446028963455322844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459018932772057756.post-50033746267935455032020-09-15T08:06:00.303-07:002020-09-15T08:06:00.303-07:00SO nice to see you again, and what a busy summer y...SO nice to see you again, and what a busy summer you've had! I'm so sorry about your brother in law - I hope you were able to celebrate his life in some way. <br /><br />And congrats on all the rest! Happy house hunting -Barbara at Mantel and Tablehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15118339852243503635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459018932772057756.post-937228431779229942020-09-15T07:23:55.385-07:002020-09-15T07:23:55.385-07:00It was so nice to find you in my inbox today!! You...It was so nice to find you in my inbox today!! You have gotten alot done this summer despite of Covid! I'm glad you're moving to Texas to be near your daughter and will be out of those long cold winters...you and the Mister are starting a new adventure! I am so sorry about your BIL, so sad...<br />Jennathepaintedapron.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01956666284000629194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459018932772057756.post-57880725927670866372020-09-15T06:14:42.546-07:002020-09-15T06:14:42.546-07:00I sure missed reading your wonderful posts over su...I sure missed reading your wonderful posts over summer. Lucky couple to have bought your lovely home in CT. Good luck with your search in Dallas. My husband and I lived in Arlington, TX in the 80's. Dallas was so pretty and I visited the various malls back then...no Amazon, I had to drive to find what I wanted to buy. Oh how life has changed. :-)<br />KarenKarenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08064699521293763744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459018932772057756.post-33896918124601424732020-09-15T05:48:24.867-07:002020-09-15T05:48:24.867-07:00Oh my gosh SO GLAD TO HAVE YOU BACK! Missed you so...Oh my gosh SO GLAD TO HAVE YOU BACK! Missed you so. Your blog is the first email I open. Condolences to your family for their loss. It’s hard losing anyone in “normal” times, quarantine makes it even more difficult. I also couldn’t believe you sold your lovely home. I’m sure you’ll find a beautiful one in Dallas. Good luck!<br />JenniferJenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03416659480929710906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459018932772057756.post-57109464851854031542020-09-15T05:42:28.291-07:002020-09-15T05:42:28.291-07:00What a shock Katie. So sorry to hear your sister h...What a shock Katie. So sorry to hear your sister has lost he husband and at a time where having a service really isn’t possible. I know because my sister also lost her husband this summer. <br />I was surprised by your news, Must be sad to leave that beautiful home of yours. Hopefully you will find a beauty in Dallas too. If not we have some jewels in Ft. Worth.<br />We have a contract on our Colorado home. Time to simplify, but gosh going to be hard to say goodbye to this place. We are hoping to travel more if we ever get to!<br />Your pics were beautiful by the way. Keep us all in the loop about your house hunting! JaneyJaney and Co.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14263426600052174272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459018932772057756.post-47353889644008615532020-09-15T04:49:20.311-07:002020-09-15T04:49:20.311-07:00Hi katie, Welcome back! Oh the joys of a double mo...Hi katie, Welcome back! Oh the joys of a double move! Selling your house and main level furniture is great. So sad to hear about your sister's husband. I feel like I know her after reading her green library post. <br />It's so funny about Dallas I was googling places to move to because Denver's housing right now is no one can afford to downsize. Our neighbors lived in the Woodlands years ago and are from Dallas. Missed you. Daughter #2 that nun print- where have I seen that? I may need to buy it for my daughter. No wedding news here but they are getting closer. My husband prays for social distancing to be the new normal until after a (small) wedding. Missed you and thought of you this summer. I need my Preppy katie fix! laura Laura | Everyday Editshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07513906948460289634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459018932772057756.post-72617137868128413202020-09-15T04:24:30.408-07:002020-09-15T04:24:30.408-07:00Welcome back to Texas!! You've had so many cha...Welcome back to Texas!! You've had so many changes but you have so much to look forward to!<br />How fun to have your husband retire. Now he can read all the manuals when you move! :)<br /><br />I feel really bad for your sweet Sista and will keep her in my thoughts.<br /><br />Hope we get to meet here in the Great State of Texas. :)Staceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05728612514516285320noreply@blogger.com