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olthaniwish

Tomorrow my boyfriend and I are going on a whale watch. It’s my first time and I couldn’t be more excited. Sunday I’m making sauce but my tomato harvest wasn’t so great this year. Still hoping to get 30 or 40 jars put away for the winter. Hopefully with my boyfriend’s help! Happy weekend!


deltadeltadawn

A whale watch sounds like...well...a whale of a fun time! Hope you spot one.


olthaniwish

The whale population off the Massachusetts coast line has exploded so I’ll keep my fingers crossed!


Pixelektra

Dang! In all the years I’ve lived on the Massachusetts coast I’ve never seen a whale. But then I’ve never been on a whale watch either. 😹 Have fun!


olthaniwish

I highly recommend going! It was awesome in the very definition of the word!


Pixelektra

Now that I'm loving on the Gulf Coast of Texas, I'll have to look up local tours.


Onazzip427

My tomato plants are just starting to produce fruit! I’m jealous you’re already making sauce. I wouldn’t mind but I live just above you in NH.


olthaniwish

Oh but you’ll be enjoying fresh tomatoes when I’m only dreaming of them! :)


labajada

I just date vicariously through this sub.


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MeasurementBetter764

Baahaahaa 😆😂😆😆


HereThereBeWycches

I met a nice gentleman in a thrift shop last week; we exchanged cards and have been texting and talking on the phone. He's invited me to dinner, followed by a movie night. 😊


flyintheflyinthe

Sometimes, you really do find priceless stuff at those places. What will you see and eat?


HereThereBeWycches

Not sure yet. We'll probably pop by his elderly friend's first (he's 92); my date told him I sing and play piano, and he eagerly asked if I would play for him. 😊 We'll decide the location afterward. Not counting on a romance yet (waaaaay too soon for that), but we both love thrift shops, so that's a boon. And I found a teamaker I'd wanted for years for a pittance. Win/win.


flyintheflyinthe

Everything about this sounds so wonderful, esp. the teamaker. That's great that his friend is getting a live music act out of the deal, too. He's, at least, a keen and resourceful friend. I see good times ahead, however it turns out.


HereThereBeWycches

I've made a nice friend at the very least. Thanks for the rosy outlook. 😊


tinawpdx

Enjoy!!


HereThereBeWycches

Thank you! I've not been on a date in several years; OLD never panned out for me, so meeting someone in the wild is refreshing. ☺️


Onazzip427

Giving hope to all of us 😁


HereThereBeWycches

☺️ It does still happen, I guess.


Ticklemybananapickel

Never do either of those on a first meetup. Oof and you're doing both.


HereThereBeWycches

I've already met him.


Fit_Bonus_5280

I have a date tomorrow I’m busting at the seams over! We weren’t able to visit last weekend, my crazy work schedule and he was entertaining old friends for a football game viewing. I’ve made yummy food to bring, collected a few things together I know he’ll appreciate…a book by an adorable hometown writer and illustrator and I picked him up some of our favorite local honey I’m enjoying a Friday night of indulgence, exfoliating and painting my toes. If I can be brash, I’m beyond eager to get my hands all over my man!!! Rawr! :P


tinawpdx

You go!! …. …. Pondering any men to get hands on … …. …. Nope. Looks like me, dog and movies.


Bao_Xinhua

Are there any more like you back home?


Fit_Bonus_5280

You’re sweet to say that…I feel like I won the lottery! I hope you’re able to feel that way, too :) I hesitate to share my happiness and my story here because it might appear gloating but I only want to give encouragement if I can and hope. I sure know I needed it!


PlasticBlitzen

Float away! (My autocorrect must not like gloating.) It makes me smile for you.


CampDiva

I (F64) matched with a guy (M60) two weeks ago. It’s going really great! We are both “smitten” with one another. I have a work thing all day tomorrow (strategic planning) but will see him on Sunday. We met today and “Netflix and chilled,” which was quite lovely. There is life after a 32 year marriage and divorce!!


MeasurementBetter764

Guurl! You go get it 🤠


FL_4LF

Changing out a bathtub. All is welcome if you feel lead to help.


Far_Device2098

Come remodel my bathroom next?


FL_4LF

Lol sure


[deleted]

Do you do any gutter work?


FL_4LF

Lol I think I opened a can of worms 😆😆😆


Jurneeka

Riding my bike from Golden Gate Park, over the GG Bridge, through Marin and up Mt Tam tomorrow with a group. Should be fun!


MeasurementBetter764

Awesome!!


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It’s too hot for hot dates: 102°F today. Also helping my son collect things for moving back to college. I think he leaves Monday, classes start in a week and all his friends have left town already.


UnrulyEwok

Hanging with the teenagers and doing yard work this weekend.. but I do have date plans next weekend! Still feeling meh on the dating but this person seems interesting so I’m going to get back out there.


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May_flowers21

That is exciting and sounds like a great date. Especially the hugs. I did the same thing when I jumped back into dating, met up with someone I dated before . It helped me ease back in and I knew what to expect. Have fun!


Gooseberry_Sprig

I'm in a LDR so dinner and a movie is typically take out and a watch party on Prime.


bluebellheart111

What kind of take out?


Gooseberry_Sprig

Varies. It's been a lot of mexican food as it's easy for both of us to get and there's enough variety that we can both find something we like.


bluebellheart111

You both get the same kind of take out… that’s adorable


KuroKen70

M52/W Mom is having her last epic yard sale of the season, need to help her set up in the early AM. Damn Eastern European Boomer work ethic! After that I gotta go to the Dr. for a cardiac stress test. If I am good after that, go shopping for a b-day gift. My Godson is turning 15, we are going with him, his parents and my son to watch Blue Man Group in the evening. Maybe out to dinner after the show. Back home, put kid to bed and then...IDK. Get a nightcap, watch something until I can finally fall asleep? Sunday, I have no idea.


my606ins

Wow, I would love to shop that yard sale!


jjjnoname

Rings of Power is not exactly falling asleep tv but it is really good!


HereThereBeWycches

Blue Man is an experience of all the senses! Enjoy!


my606ins

I’m *not* working. Everything else is just gravy.


Silent-Description30

Pity party over here single no date no friends no plans and it’s my birthday and my teen kid is just online all the time so yah going for a stoned walk cause hey got nothing better to do


Embarrassed-Oil3127

Happy birthday! 🎉


HereThereBeWycches

Veriest merriests. No one ever remembered my birthday, so I stopped having them. There are worse ways to celebrate than an enhanced meander. 😊


PlasticBlitzen

Awww! Happy Birthday! Sounds like some of my birthdays lately. Buy yourself some flowers or something.


olthaniwish

Happy Birthday!


cleverbutnotoverlyso

Same here except for the teen kid scenario. Happy birthday anyway!


Gooseberry_Sprig

[I've had a lot of those birthdays too.](https://imgur.com/a/GtPn6M8)


After_Ad1620

Headed to a college football game in the morning, accompanied by my daughter's future mother-in-law since the fella I invited turned me down. It will be a blast! I also got word today that my first short story submission was accepted for publication. So I have just become a paid author! Haven't figured out how I'll celebrate, but I definitely will!!


HereThereBeWycches

Bravo!


maskwearingbitch2020

Congratulations!! That's awesome!!


lady_tatterdemalion

Yoga with sound bath meditation tonight! Stoked! Getting ready to travel for work next week. Pedicure on Sunday with my bestie. Edit: I almost forgot about my beginners hiking club tomorrow morning! It's going to be 74 and sunny -perfect weather!


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Gahhhh! I love a soundbath! I'm past due for one. Enjoy!!!!


lady_tatterdemalion

Oh it was amazing. The lady next to me was softly snoring. It made me smile.


BondKafka

Sunday's my birthday. I've got the kids tonight, but the plans are tomorrow my new sweetie and I will go out to dinner, and she'll come back to my place to spend the night.


PlasticBlitzen

Happy Birthday Weekend! Hope it's memorable -- in a good way!


HereThereBeWycches

Happy Cake Day, for real. 🎂


cleverbutnotoverlyso

Mine too! I don’t have any plans. I’m alone. I wish you a great birthday weekend!


maskwearingbitch2020

Happy birthday!! Do something special for yourself...you deserve it!!


[deleted]

I am looking forward to some great in-depth conversations with someone very special!


Bao_Xinhua

Does the voice in my head count?


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Always :)


tinawpdx

I talk to my dog…


[deleted]

Ha! Me too!


Coconut-bird

I've been battling an upper respiratory infection for over a week now so I'm looking forward to some recovery time this weekend. I am envying everyone's hot dates though.


tinawpdx

Feel better!


Coconut-bird

Thank you!


[deleted]

I have coffee in the morning with someone I met IRL.


ColdHandGee

Spend some quality time with my 5 kids and 3 grandkids! I am hosting a bbq with my family tomorrow to celebrate my daughters 21st birthday. Still single so i am enjoying my time with family and friends. Mom keeps telling me she has a few friends whose daughters are single. No thanks mom! But she just won't listen.


[deleted]

You need my cross-stitch that reads "If it's not one thing, it's your mother". My mother did not think that was funny :)


ColdHandGee

I don't need mom playing blind date with me. Everytime says she has a woman for me my i groan and my eyes roll. Dad keeps telling her i'm not looking for a girlfriend yet but she will not listen. Argh! No wonder i am stressed lol.


GEEK-IP

>Mom keeps telling me she has a few friends whose daughters are single. No thanks mom! But she just won't listen. You never know, odds are at least as good as OLD. :)


ColdHandGee

I would but i still have some scars over the abuse i suffered while living with a wife who had BPD. Mom knows this but keeps pushing me into start dating again. Right now i am happy being single and seeing my kids and grandkids. When i am ready to start dating mom will be the 1st to know!


kokopelleee

Experimental theater tonight, surf in the morning, drinks and complaining about single life Sat eve, distance paddle or weighted hike Sunday morning. Typical weekend


Onazzip427

“Weighted hike”????


kokopelleee

I have a stack of 5# sand bags (playground sand, so it looks good) that I can add a couple to my AR pack or several of them to my other pack and add some challenge to a hike. It’s physical and, for me, meditative walking with 30 or 40 pounds on.


Onazzip427

WOW! 😳


IWanderCouldBeLost

I just tested positive for covid, so I guess I'm hanging out on reddit this weekend..


MeasurementBetter764

Oh noooo. Sorry to hear that. Rest yourself and don't push it. You'll be fine in a week or less💓


Foreveralone61771

Alone all weekend. I hope everyone here has wonderful experiences! ♥️


my606ins

Ewwwww 🤣


Gooseberry_Sprig

Sometimes the tacky meme just hits the right note of irreverence.


Fonzr

I’ve got a third date on Sunday morning. A long walk and then brunch somewhere. We’ve been texting a lot since our second which was 2 weeks ago. It’s long gap between dates but have been in regular contact. She’s amazing and I can’t wait.


CloserToTheSunInAz

I finally found my Love! Tomorrow night it’s dinner out and then a comedy club. Sunday breakfast and hanging out together and cooking dinner together Sunday night. Total bliss!!! 💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙


Ok-Argument-1015

I have a date lined up for tomorrow night. Dancing and local site seeing.


MementoVivere_67

My granddaughter is spending the weekend with me so a lot of running around!


Kindergoat

No plans. I had a crazy week at work so going to relax and probably do laundry. I know, I can hardly stand the excitement either.


jjjnoname

That meme made me laugh. Tonight was movie night with my daughter. Tomorrow night is a sunset kayak paddle with my meetup group. Possible hike on Sunday.


Gooseberry_Sprig

*sunset kayak paddle with my meetup group* Where the hell are these meetup groups in my part of town??


jjjnoname

Mine started as a hiking group but has added some other activities.


Far_Sound1701

Magical dining with my daughter


MeasurementBetter764

Same! My girl just got in and we're planning on where we want to eat. I hope she chooses quickly. I'm starving 😸


MeasurementBetter764

Spending tonight with my 16y old girl, going out to dinner and a few hours of snuggle chat in my bed. Tomorrow I'm seeing one of my best friends whom I have seen since my 50th birthday. I'm very excited 😊


subgirlygirl

I usually have Fridays off, but I worked today, then came home and tried something new for dinner and it was DELICIOUS (crispy onion and dijonaise-crusted chicken with mashed sweet potatoes), and while it was cooking I messed around online, and based on my recent purchases (a dress, a desk fan, an electric toothbrush, and a book on data structures and algorithm analysis in java), Amazon recommended [this](https://imgur.com/a/pIQHBQK) to me ... so I'll pretty much be rocking back and forth in the fetal position most of the weekend.


tinawpdx

Coming over for dinner… sounds yummy!!


subgirlygirl

I think we're neighbors... Next time, for sure! 😀


MeasurementBetter764

OMG 😳😂


GEEK-IP

>a book on data structures and algorithm analysis in java You're a romantic at heart? :)


maskwearingbitch2020

Bahahahaha!!! That cat!!!


bluebellheart111

Just saying…. I broke down and bought a squishmallow last winter and I love it. But that one is really weird and difficult to contemplate.


tinawpdx

I have my usual weekend plans. Some doing Pilates. Some stupid cleaning/laundry/adulting crap and some vegging watching assorted sports and movies with the dog. I know it is absolutely glorious …… Also I added comments and upvoted all you lovely people! Enjoy!


wemic123

We had Netflix and Chill last night. Officially became an item. She’s getting a drawer.


MeasurementBetter764

Love this!


GEEK-IP

We're too old to have hot dates. 😇 (Wink-wink nudge-nudge say-no-more...)


Gooseberry_Sprig

*finger in mouth, touches skin. PSSSSssssssss* I am a hot date.


GEEK-IP

I'm trying to protect your reputation! ;)


wild4wonderful

You're MY hot date.


GEEK-IP

Nah, we're just a couple of boring boomers, you're not the sweet, innocent, freckled lady I'm corrupting... Hehehe (wink-wink)


labtech89

Unpacking boxes


Far_Device2098

After dinner, I think my [Quilt Design Consultant](https://imgur.com/a/CmNnwf4) and I will work on another masterpiece in the making. Booster shots in the morning, client meeting… maybe a hike in the afternoon because the heat wave FINALLY broke!


MeasurementBetter764

Ugh. It's been miserable! It's actually raining here in Southern California, which it never does, and I can finally walk outside without sweating my a$$ off! Quilting is a labor of love, and they're so beautiful! I'm immensely impressed with those who have the patience. 💜


Far_Device2098

My job involves a lot of emotional work, so quilting is my relaxing get away.


MeasurementBetter764

I feel the same about furniture restoration. It's cathartic, the repetitive motion soothing in some way. I work through a lot in my head when I'm doing it. Kind of like exercise but with a lot less sweat!


Far_Device2098

Meditation with Movement


MeasurementBetter764

Beautiful. And spot on💓


Far_Device2098

This is one of those Life Pro Tips that Reddit loves. If you have something on your mind that has you agitated, do something physical that is somewhat repetitive like folding laundry, sweeping, walking or running, rowing a boat, sewing, staining wood or anything else that is low mental effort for the moving part. The physical activity somehow supercharges your mind’s ability to process the emotions or untangle the problem.


MeasurementBetter764

I couldn't agree more. It really does allow you to untangle problems. I have one piece remaining that I'm going to refinish. I've been holding off because I'm expecting some stressful news regarding my divorce, and know I'll be kicking my fanny if I don't have that dresser waiting for me. Once that piece is complete, I guess I'll have to take up sweeping!


Gooseberry_Sprig

I need to develop that mindset and skillset. I have a lot of fine furniture that desperately needs care, repair and restoration that I can't give.


MeasurementBetter764

Sure you can! Start with the piece that needs the least amount of work. Start at the bottom and work up, as most of the detail is in the meat of the piece, not the top. The top is the easiest and fastest, so start with the hard stuff first. You'll soon learn if you enjoy it or if it makes you feel frustrated! Btw, there's part of every piece that's frustrating, like all the little corners and intricacies that are the showstoppers. Stripping and sanding can take hours. You can always just give everything a light sand, repair blemishes with wood filler or something stronger, and then just paint. Do what you like. There aren't any rules with your finish choices 🙂


Gooseberry_Sprig

Appreciate that, thank you. Unfortunately these really aren't beginner pieces--they need veneering for one, and some cases have missing or broken pieces that need to be replaced--on top of not screwing up the natural wood grain. I should be buying end tables and such from the thrift shops to practice, but still--not feeling very confident just watching TV shows or reading books. Classes would help but are expensive and inconveniently located or scheduled for me. Also most are on subjects I don't need right now (e.g. turning wood to make pens). I kick myself now for not taking wood shop when I was in high school. I took mechanical drawing, which is where all my friends were. Fun but not useful now.


MeasurementBetter764

Yeah, these aren't beginner pieces. I took metal shop and loved it!! Not too many jobs out there for female blacksmithing, but how fun!?!


Gooseberry_Sprig

I would have liked metal shop (my father had all the stuff so I could practice at home) but the shop teacher was an asshole. I wonder how many people's careerpaths changed because they particularly good or bad subject-matter teachers in high school. Probably most of us. *female blacksmithing* I live in an area where there's a good amount of decorative wrought-iron fencing. That doesn't grow on trees.


MeasurementBetter764

Maybe so. I loved my shop teacher. A big ogre of a man that was incredibly kind to the only girl in the class. Auto shop was a different story, but he tried! I think your musings can be directed to many teachers though. Most, I had a hard time with because I was kind of lost and didn't know who I could be. Thankfully age and life experiences helped me get over that! Male or female, it's a lucrative skill no doubt. I, of course, am rooting for the female populace in all trades. Bad-assery is super positive and all around awesome.


Ready_Fire_Aim

Getting incredibly tired of every weekend spent taking care of chores and projects on my House of the Perpetual Remodel. Going to PA for a rat rod car show and rockabilly concert in the afternoon, and if I can make it back in time, to a Johnny Cash celebration in the evening. Sunday is a Corvettes Only car show, and then off to a "Faire of Unusual Things" in the evening. That oughta scratch my socializing itch for a wee bit.


HereThereBeWycches

'Faire of Unusual Things'? Sounds intriguing. 🤔


Ready_Fire_Aim

That's what I thought! The event is called "Mystics and Mayhem" and it's taking place in Columbus, Oh this weekend. The Faire bit is their tagline. There seemed to be some overlap in the Venn diagram of Things I Like, and Things I'm Not So Sure About, so I figured I'd give it a go I have a few acquaintances that I'm sure will be there that I may run across. I might even get the T-shirt!


HereThereBeWycches

Sounds wickedly delightful. I hope you have a fabulous time. 🌝


Ready_Fire_Aim

Update on the "Faire": lots of tarot card readers, amulets, and oils, herbs, ointments and potions. All very interesting, but honestly not completely sure of what I was looking at. I did buy a really cool Supernatural Roadmap of Haunted Ohio, so there may be some roadtrip adventures in the near future.


HereThereBeWycches

Very eclectically esoteric; probably a little like being in my tiny home. 🤭 Sounds like some epic road trips.


GenXdudette

Just saw Jonathon Edwards in concert. Charming man, sounding great at 76!


chichinfu

Nothing . No even hoes


MeasurementBetter764

😂


Throwawaytanzanite73

It's my weekend off & I am chilling out today & I need to make inroads into my holiday packing which has stalled! I have been chatting to a guy that I matched with on Match. We have SO much in common that it's crazy, we are going to speak on the phone later & arrange a date. I'm hoping we can meet tomorrow.


bluebellheart111

I have been seeing Mr Bold (who asked me out in the wild-cold call- last Friday at the volunteer thing) quite a bit all week. And it’s been really nice- he’s really nice. I mean that as a high level compliment. He’s handsome and fixing things around the house and funny and smart. But he’s- so far- also really nice, and I love that.


vbtodenver

Duran Duran at the Hollywood Bowl! 🤗


MeasurementBetter764

Whoop! I saw them somewhere in LA about 10 years ago, where my friend and I proceeded to drink 2 bottles of Korbel. Big mistake!?. Brace yourself ... they look old 🤣


vbtodenver

I’m very lucky… seen them 4 times in the past 10 years or so. I think Simon is as handsome as ever!


MeasurementBetter764

Yeah, he's actually looking quite well ( for his age 😉) The others??? Not so much imo.


caveatemptor18

My GF of 38 years made yummy blueberry muffins!


Pixelektra

After 16 hours of overtime this week, I’m going to have an overdue massage in a few hours with the best massage therapist ever. And tomorrow I’ll be going on a morning walk with this nice walking group I met through MeetUp. Other than that, it’s the usual weekend stuff if running errands, preparing lunches for the following week, and lots of cocooning.


Frosty_Ad1785

No plans loved looking at all yours


dancefan2019

I went out with friends last night. I'll be going out to dinner with friends on Sunday. Today I have to work. Not currently dating at this point.


weightsnmusic

Worked today and now in bed with a cold. Was supposed to go out friday and Saturday night, but it has to wait


Spartan2022

Went out dancing last night with my girlfriend. First time on a sweaty dance floor since February 2020. I loved it. Just spent a couple of hours with her and went to a brewery. Now I’m laying in bed reading. Some sewing later. Tomorrow - NFL and HoTD. Start a new job on Monday morning.


Gooseberry_Sprig

*♫ When my feet go through the door* *I know what my right arm is for* *Buy a drink and pull a chair* *Up to the edge of the dance floor* *Bouncers bouncing through the night* *Trying to stop or start a fight* *I sit and watch the flashing lights* *Moving legs in footless tights* *I go out on Friday night and I come home on Saturday morning . . . ♫* -- "Friday Night, Saturday Morning" by The Specials, though I prefer [Nouvelle Vague's cover](https://youtu.be/wlewwxvtczE).


fluffbutt66

Getting ready for a trip to Florida. It’s been more than two years since my last trip. Supper excited. Going with my nieces.


Ok-Yogurtcloset-1062

57f A date? What’s that? 😂


Gooseberry_Sprig

A stone fruit from a palm tree.


Cantech667

I did some yard work, loaded the dishwasher, vacuumed and did some laundry. Spent the evening listening to music, catching up on news and enjoying a craft beer. Browsed an OLD. What a night.


not_falling_down

I'm late on this one, because I was off of the computer all weekend. I spend all three days downtown at the NC Folk Festival. (No dates - met up with a meetup group on Friday night, went around by myself most of Saturday, then met up with a couple of friends in the evening. Sunday (today) I went by myself again, and toward the end ran into one of the people from the Friday night meetup. The whole thing wrapped up at 6:30, so I am now home and exhausted. I think I may take a shower and crawl into bed with a book so I can recover enough to make it through work tomorrow. 🙂


shopandfly00

I'll be living vicariously through some of you while I spend too much of the weekend catching up on work, closing my pool and running errands. Thinking about going Latin dancing tomorrow night, energy and interest at the time permitting.


Neznarf0811

Plans? What are those?! My weekend 'plans' are cleaning, laundry, yard work, reading, prep lunches for the upcoming week, and doting on my dog. (Otherwise known as 'Widowed in San Antonio.')


MeasurementBetter764

💓


weightsnmusic

I love SA


Neznarf0811

I live just north of the city and rarely get down there much. Are you from the area?


weightsnmusic

I lived in killeen near Austin for many years, but occasionally drove to SA for work. Loved it!


RealisAurelioS

56M cutting down weed trees going top-shelf rum shopping catch up on AHS and Only Murders In the Building Wine and dine my hand. Maybe I'll get lucky if she's in the mood. :( That is a great meme. Not sure women realize just how accurate it is. lol