We're home + stuff

We got back home today from Palm Desert, California. It was a great vacation. Mainly because we were able to relax and not be in a hurry to do anything. We stayed in a super palatial resort. Marriott's Palm Desert Villas. Our patio was about 30 feet from the green on the 7th hole of one of the golf courses. (I didn't take my clubs cause just as I suspected it costs around $150.00 per round. ) We could sit there and watch duffers waste their money. That's not really true. I can be just as bad and still enjoy playing very much. (but not for that kind of money)
We went to a great show. It was the "Fabulous Follies" All the singers and dancers were at least in their sixties and many in their seventies and eighties. They had all been in compainies such as the Radio City Rockettes, etc. They were so good.
We also went to the "Living Desert". This was like a combination zoo and wild animal park. Not as big as the one in San Diego but really nice. We also went on a tram ride up to 8,000 + feet. It was a good experience. The other thing we did was go to the Redlands Temple. It is really beautiful. (Has lots of blue colors)
I need to update you on our ebay experience. I really got after the seller of the DVD Recorder. I sent many emails and threatened to open a dispute, etc. To make a long story short, we received an item on the 16th. It was new, in great shape with all parts, etc. They sort of wanted us to believe that it had just been in transit for a long time. However, I discovered that it had been shipped on the 13th!!! So I think my bugging them paid off.
We're anxious to hear all about your reunion. It was great to see the pictures, etc.

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I'm not sure what happened. I may have published a blog with just a title. So to continue. First of all the power of prayer. I spent all day yesterday trying to get our new phone service to function. We have signed up for Vonage, cable phone. It seems to be a great deal at only $24.99 per month. (a savings of $30.00 for us). This is total including all long distance etc. Anyway, there seemed to be a few bugs in keeping it working. I spent a long time on the phone with a technician in India and followed their procedures many times. It would work for one call and then quit. I was extremely frustrated. Gma suggested a prayer and we did and it did work perfectly and continues to do so. No logical reason except the prayer.

We, especially, Gma continue to lose weight. It has slowed down but Gma has now lost 45 pounds and I have lost 19 or 20. We both feel so good!! I'm not sure if it will help my golf game but who knows. Gma has to keep filling in her wardrobe as things nearly fall off.

We've had two experiences with Ebay, recently. One was positive in that we found a hard to find Care bear which worked out well. The other, I bid successfully on a DVD Recorder which was purported to be a new floor model. Got it for 150.00 below new. That was over two weeks ago and I still haven't received it. They also haven't responded to several emails. They have a good record but I suspect there's going to be a very negative report from one buyer.

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