Here is my pic from meeting up with DeVon. She is cute as a button and sweet as can be and we got lucky and though I wasn't exactly sure of her area we were in a motel 9 miles away from her so after work she scooted up to meet me there. My vacation went like this, what a hoot and how weird I am.... So glad to be back home! Day 1, 1/2 way point stop for the night heading to Myrtle Beach SC from Canton Ohio. Day 2, staying 3 blocks from the beach but haven't been to it yet, rise day 3 shower, breakfast, melt down in the hotel room, I want to go home, don't care about the ocean, want to be home! He says OK but let's just drive over and check it out, stood in the sand, got waves on my feet that could knock me over, gathered seashells, 1/2 an hour later ready to go home, lol!! Stayed in Greensboro NC on the way home and got to meet up with DeVon, we spent about an hour chatting. Spent the night and drove the rest of the way home! There is no place like home. Glad I went, happy I was in the ocean but never need to travel again. Figured out I hate the travel and the hotels and like it here in Canton!!! Our cat and house sitter spend an extra night here then we all had pizza and stuff for supper and her hubby took her home while I unpacked and did dishes. Finally back on the computer but I realized that there is no place like home and my bucket list is done. 40 year class reunion in about 2 weeks and that is it, been there, done that, finished and just want to be with my family and enjoy what I have and not what I thought I might be missing!

great pics. vacations are great but i don't travel well AT ALL! so happy you met DeVon. your smile says you had pretty good time!!

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by leenova54 25 Aug 2012

I won't be traveling anymore, some people love it, some hate it, I am closer to the hate it part, lol! My house, my people, my kitty and my stuff. All mine.

Debra, what fun to meet another cutie!!! I have to say that you look FABULOUS DAARLING... :) Glad to see you doing so well. DeVon is a cutie too. ;)

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by leenova54 25 Aug 2012

Thank you, she is a sweetheart and I am honored to say we have met.

So glad you were able to do this. Pictures are great. Arlene

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by leenova54 25 Aug 2012

Me too, thank you!

How wonderful for you both! Great pic's. You look terrific!
Hugs, Nadyne

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by leenova54 25 Aug 2012

Thanks, I am so happy now.

Happy that I got to meet my big sis. Happy you made it home. Hugs DeVon

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by leenova54 25 Aug 2012

Same to you sweetie and hope things keep going the way you want and you are always happy with your family.

beautiful pictures! Thanks for sharing!

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by leenova54 25 Aug 2012

Thank you, I am happy now.

I know whet you mean I love the thought of going ....but I love home too.
You look great

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by leenova54 25 Aug 2012

Thank you!

I know whet you mean I love the thought of going ....but I love home too.
You look great

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by leenova54 25 Aug 2012

The thought is the right part. Now I know and I prefer it here.

I am so happy to hear that your time with Devon was so enjoyable. A lovely photo of you two and as well as with DH> Loved seeing you again.******

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by leenova54 25 Aug 2012

Thank you, all in all I am glad I did it!

great you were able to meet. and yes:

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by leenova54 25 Aug 2012

Truly no place like home. Travel may be for some people but not for others.

This is so good that the two of you could meet.

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by leenova54 25 Aug 2012

It was fun, she is so sweet and I am glad we got to meet. My hubby tries to make me happy and usually does.

It is great that you did get to go, and you met a fellow Cutie - And you do look good, and I know that you are glad to be home.

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by leenova54 25 Aug 2012

Thank you. Yes, I got to go, walk in the sand, get the ocean to lap onto my feet, meet DeVon and picked up a couple of things along the way. My life is complete.

Debra, I am so happy you got to go - it is neat that you were able to stay in Greenboro, NC when you visited with DeVon - that is where I used to live. That is a long way to go - to only stay for such a short visit - but I don't travel well either - get there and get back - that is me - I don't like hotel/motels, at all and can't sleep in any bed but my own. You look wonderful and fit, too.

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by leenova54 25 Aug 2012

Thank you, didn't need much pain killers and am glad that I did go and glad it's over. I sleep better in motels but wouldn't want to do it often.

Debra, As it's been said YOU LOOK Great.Thanks for sharing the photos.Glad you are back home.You are always in my prayers.Stella

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by leenova54 25 Aug 2012

Thank you!

What wonderful pictures. You look SO GOOD. Happy you did you list and back home. I love being home too. You Always take wonderful pictures. Love the one by the pool! Glad you are feeling a bit better too. Suzanne

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by leenova54 25 Aug 2012

Thank you, I am more relaxed and at ease.

Sorry your trip was a bummer. Glad you got to meet Devon. Myrtle Beach is not my favorite. I've tried the Atlantic and the Pacific I love the Gulf coast where the water is warm, not so salty and the waves merely lap at your feet. The sand looks like white sugar and the water is as blue as the sky. I can walk for miles on the beach but haven't been able to go for several yrs now. Hubby cannot use walker in sand./Lillian

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by leenova54 25 Aug 2012

It wasn't that bad, just thought I'd like it more. An experience.

Thanks for sharing with us. I'm a home buddie also. One thing a get tired of is eating out when we travel. Call me crazy, just an old country meal and homemade ice cream and I'm good to go. Great pic of you a hubby. Hugs, Judy

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by leenova54 25 Aug 2012

We don't eat well when we travel because after a good meal we need a nap so it's a quick burger and move on down the road. Glad I went, more glad I am home.

Thank you for sharing your photos and your thoughts on your vacation. I agree with you that home is the best place to be. It is nice that you got to meet up with DeVon. Two lovely looking ladies. Hugs, Mary

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by leenova54 25 Aug 2012

Thanks, she is so sweet. I am truly glad we got to meet up for the short time we did.

Great pics :)

And we are glad to have you back with us. Debra, you are looking absolutely beautiful. Thank you for posting such wonderful pictures. Much love and hugs Sarah.

Last week I wanted to take a road trip. Then I had to drive much more than usual. I think I am over it. There is no place like home. It was a joy to read this post. Bless you Debra. Glad you got the shells, did you stop for a t-shirt?

You so had me lol about wanting to be home. Nice happy pictures and you got to at least get to the ocean. Last time we went to Myrtle Beach we picked up our daughter in Greensboro where she was a student at UNCG. Long drive to the beach on secondary torn up roads about five years ago. Maybe they were better for your trip. Nice treat to be able to visit with DeVon. I don't mind to travel as long as it isn't overnight. Not worth the packing just for one day. lol You sure can appreciate your own place after being gone.

Lost for words, YOU GO GIRL!!! Just do what makes YOU happy!! hugs and love, Meg

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by leenova54 25 Aug 2012

You are so right. There are lots of people and different things each love and mine is to be home with the things I love.

by meganne 25 Aug 2012

I'm a home body myself so I understand what you're saying. Ray is always trying to drag me out somewhere, he just doesn't understand, I love being at home with my fur babies. :-)

I am sew glad that you got to meet DeVon she is such a lovely woman! & you & hubby look well rested & wonderful together sew it must have done you abitof good too! Hugs Loralye, But of course your right theres no place like home!

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by leenova54 25 Aug 2012

Yep, it did me good to get away but I'll stay home from now on. Thanks!

Debra, you are precious! God bless you! I like to be at home too!! it is so comfortable, I am just a "Dorothy," because there is no place like home!! Hugs and God Bless! You both look gorgeous and such beautiful smiles!

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by leenova54 24 Aug 2012

Me too. When we crossed the line back into Ohio I looked over at my hubby and said, "I am happy!" I cried tears of joy to be almost home.

oh child!!! did you not check out the Carolina's for supplies? You were in the heart of "stuff". I won't hurt your feelings now by mentioning them. You can always shop on line. Some day I am going to make it to Long Creek Mills big once a year sale. They are on my bucket list. we are so close and still so far away!!! Kay

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by leenova54 24 Aug 2012

I am always afraid of getting lost and hubby always goes the wrong way and since I am not into the business end of embroidery or anything and have spent well over $1000 doing little things for my family and friends it just isn't worth going to any of those places for me. I don't quilt or sell anything.

Thanks for letting us see your lovely pictures .so glad you gals enjoyed yourselves hugs all Carolyn

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by leenova54 24 Aug 2012

So glad I got the chance to meet DeVon, she is a doll!

I know exactly how you feel! The more I hurt and the less able I am to get around on my own, the more I stay at home. I think I just feel safe and grounded at home and I am more comfortable. Long rides make my legs swell and they hurt so bad that I can not walk when I stand. Home is my safe place and sometimes my hide-a-way! My real love is the Tn Mountains and I have not been able to take the trip since my surgery in 2005.

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by lflanders 24 Aug 2012

My son sold my camper(gave it away) when I got sick. If I still had it, it would be easier to travel. Getting in and out would not be easy because when we took our last trip It was hard to come down the steps with nothing to hold onto. It had all the comforts of home. It was a 35' pull behind and had the works in it. I nearly had a stroke when I found out that he went behind my back and sold it plus he kept the money from the sell!

by lflanders 24 Aug 2012

comforts of home and plenty of space. my son would sleep in the bedroom and I would sleep in my recliner..where I slept 90% of the time in the house.

by leenova54 24 Aug 2012

Yes, I think some people are just better in their own surroundings. That's me I guess. I thought I'd like to travel but now I know better.

Hi, so happy to see your photos! Glad you got to hook up with DeVon and also that you were able to make the trip.I hope you are feeling better-Toogie

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by leenova54 24 Aug 2012

Feeling better, the pain hasn't been bad either so I didn't need too many pills.

Thank you for sharing. At least you saw and touched the ocean for a bit.

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by leenova54 24 Aug 2012

Yep and it was long enough for me. I'd get bored if I lived there.

You, DeVon, and hubby are all adorable! Glad you got to go and glad you made it home. Hugs! ;)

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by leenova54 24 Aug 2012

Me too, so thrilled that everything went smooth!

Great pictures, Deb! Thank you for sharing and to let us know about your vacation and your meeting with DeVon. You look well, it seems to me that you have lost some weight too. Vacations are lovely but there is no place like home!
Hugs, Lidia

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by leenova54 24 Aug 2012

Thanks, yes, I have lost about 30 pounds, the nurses aren't thrilled but the doctor said it is OK if I don't lose too much. I feel better and would like to lose a bit more.

Debra, you are just glowing! And I love your hairstyle! Hugs, Jan

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by leenova54 24 Aug 2012

Thanks, the fresh air did me good I guess. The hair is just doing it's own thing right now, lol!

life is so much better simple!LOL

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by leenova54 24 Aug 2012

It sure is! I'm happy at home!

So lovely to see you looking so well, Debra.

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by leenova54 24 Aug 2012

Thank you!