tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2411044701345142518.post6093696278649117757..comments2024-02-28T08:47:30.420-05:00Comments on Just Jingle: A Tale of Two CitiesJinglehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04135169958496700780noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2411044701345142518.post-21098489069527534642010-09-01T18:57:22.634-04:002010-09-01T18:57:22.634-04:00While I read your WOYWW I remembered the big decis...While I read your WOYWW I remembered the big decision and scrolled down in your blog to find more. And here it is. When I saw the pictures of the two cities I immediately said "Massachusetts" (I'm a German living in California...) Florida is hot, humid, full of retirees who don't like kids (nono, I don't have prejudices, what makes you think that?)and, worst of all, GIANT snakes that are not even native but taking over. I know about big moves (Germany to US 9 years ago), they can be super good, but are scary. Anyway, I'm happy for you how things turned out!Carola Bartzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05536486322412234854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2411044701345142518.post-23678588610735123032010-09-01T14:13:16.865-04:002010-09-01T14:13:16.865-04:00Well Jen, having lived in MA most of our lives and...Well Jen, having lived in MA most of our lives and living in FL for the last 20 years, I have to add my two cents :) I am a "summer-hot-weather-beach-lovin" person. Never liked the cold or winter sports even as a kid growing up in it. My DH was offered a 6-month assignment here on the east coast of FL in 1991 ~ I thought I died and went to Heaven! We ended up moving here and worked for several years after that living on the beach. We are still on the East coast of FL, living on a river, retired early, and happy to have made the decision so long ago. We do go back to New England every couple of months to visit family & friends in the Spring, Summer and Fall because, really, "There's No Place Like Home!" So happy your hubby has a good paying job there in MA, that is definitely the one area in FL that is not so good~ many of our family and friends tried to make the change only to find they had to pack up and go back North. Best of luck and all good wishes to you!:o)Helen F.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15625257695451174572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2411044701345142518.post-53616177483765693222010-08-31T19:59:45.486-04:002010-08-31T19:59:45.486-04:00Don't get me wrong - beaches are beautiful. B...Don't get me wrong - beaches are beautiful. But when I saw the photo of Worcester - I chose that one! LOL I am a New Englander tried and true. I'm so sorry to hear of all the uncertainties and stress the potential new job caused. But I was relieved to hear of your hubby's job offer from WPS. Hurray for the hubby! How wonderful it must have felt to hear that he was so wanted. Now that this stress is over, I look forward to seeing the new pretties you've created. TheresaTheresa MacNaughtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16034781876024849974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2411044701345142518.post-46852852364082213262010-08-31T12:13:47.168-04:002010-08-31T12:13:47.168-04:00Like a roller coaster ride, all the ups and downs,...Like a roller coaster ride, all the ups and downs, Well it seems like things worked out for you, at least you don't have to pack up and be without your hubby, But boy the beach sounded nice didn't it!Lynn Stevenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04986604913521696538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2411044701345142518.post-33700998976891948752010-08-31T10:13:46.940-04:002010-08-31T10:13:46.940-04:00Now that you've made your decision to stay put...Now that you've made your decision to stay put, you'll probably have more time to create...enjoy.Becky Shanderhttp://www.beckyshander.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2411044701345142518.post-60388566911846213662010-08-31T08:51:16.738-04:002010-08-31T08:51:16.738-04:00so glad this all worked out for you and I'm su...so glad this all worked out for you and I'm sure you were both ynder a lot of stress during the decision making process!! Glad you'll get to be together!Jan Henningshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17526380080983297870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2411044701345142518.post-22163888687113410082010-08-31T00:01:04.919-04:002010-08-31T00:01:04.919-04:00When one door closes another one opens. It's ...When one door closes another one opens. It's not never the one you expect. I'm just glad we have you with us, no matter where you are.Electrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18155734685748576648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2411044701345142518.post-25447674499072607512010-08-30T21:18:40.876-04:002010-08-30T21:18:40.876-04:00Oh my goodness! This was a drama-in-progress...I ...Oh my goodness! This was a drama-in-progress...I can't imagine the stresses you both must have gone through. Congratulations to both of you, though, on all of the changes....nothing but promise & beauty ahead.<br /><br />take your time with your life - the blog will always be here and so will we!!<br /><br />And by the way - if it makes you feel any better - when you asked which place we'd choose? I choose Mass. (I'm all for beaches but there is something about a delicious fall that I just couldn't pass up)Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06491976434541893350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2411044701345142518.post-61472707289621993512010-08-30T20:28:11.834-04:002010-08-30T20:28:11.834-04:00Wow! What a crazy couple of weeks! Glad it all cam...Wow! What a crazy couple of weeks! Glad it all came to a happy conclusion even if you don't get a sandy beach! It is so cool how you were working together to work it all out. I think the whole process is a testament to your great relationship. It made me happy reading it!Everyday Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05463498796184060882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2411044701345142518.post-52409119319041056382010-08-30T19:37:03.724-04:002010-08-30T19:37:03.724-04:00Well, that was exciting!! You had me on the edge o...Well, that was exciting!! You had me on the edge of my seat!! Things always seem to work out the way they're supposed to. Glad he got the job, that's very cool.... you know, to be wanted that much. ;)Chris Hertelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16995545061830109056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2411044701345142518.post-20773288156101688552010-08-30T16:21:15.661-04:002010-08-30T16:21:15.661-04:00Good luck to you both. I haven't been on due t...Good luck to you both. I haven't been on due to family issues so I haven't kept up. Guess I checked up at the right time :)Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15877151722590125770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2411044701345142518.post-53664829653822360462010-08-30T15:01:59.490-04:002010-08-30T15:01:59.490-04:00Wowza - that would have been lots to think about!!...Wowza - that would have been lots to think about!!! I don't think I could handle living in as hot a place as Florida. I've been a nasty little thing in this heat in the northeast this summer!Marlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14877001080913199818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2411044701345142518.post-21574266897481268362010-08-30T14:57:27.348-04:002010-08-30T14:57:27.348-04:00Well Jingle I live in a hot sunny humid place and ...Well Jingle I live in a hot sunny humid place and i'd love to try a cooler climate to live in...<br />It's not Florida but from what I hear the weather is about the same?<br />Texas to be exact, has lost it's charm in the summer, if it ever had any.<br />Ya know "The grass is always greener".I'm so sorry that your opportunity for sunny weather has slipped through your fingers, really I am. <br />Blessings,FloraFlorahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06417865466491233470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2411044701345142518.post-49637203742276667782010-08-30T14:22:48.675-04:002010-08-30T14:22:48.675-04:00I am glad that things worked out this way! I can ...I am glad that things worked out this way! I can continue to live vicariously though you and the abundant snow you will continue to have. YAY!<br /><br />Every time I come here I sing Jingle Bells... it's always Christmas at Jingle's house!<br /><br />Congrats to the hubbums on the new job too!LollyChopshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17965880109441857257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2411044701345142518.post-31458510358380573012010-08-30T14:22:41.246-04:002010-08-30T14:22:41.246-04:00Awww I was almost excited to have a scrappy friend...Awww I was almost excited to have a scrappy friend living closer to me here in FL! <br /><br />I am glad that you will get to stay home though and be closer to your roots and that your hubby wont have to be gone for a while...<br /><br />I live ON the beach and can see the water from my balcony now and have some daquiri mixes in the fridge so Im thinking of you loldown_memory_lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17623572747838580923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2411044701345142518.post-75303779143795375582010-08-30T13:38:37.890-04:002010-08-30T13:38:37.890-04:00Glad to hear that things worked out in the end.Glad to hear that things worked out in the end.Susiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12099425493742842588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2411044701345142518.post-51798012781968018702010-08-30T12:52:25.366-04:002010-08-30T12:52:25.366-04:00So glad to hear things are working out for you and...So glad to hear things are working out for you and that you dont have to move to hot and sunny and alligator filled Florida... (we have friends who just moved there last year and keep having gators and all sorts of icky lizards in their back yard..) Besides, the fall colors and SEASONS up in Mass are much mo prettiah! And not to mention getting to make fun of ppl who can't say BEACH. Buwahahaha! (My fam is from Mass... I'm allowed to poke fun!)<br /><br />~Inky Smiles!<br />ErinmEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01025226858191546891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2411044701345142518.post-7333189128243958622010-08-30T11:29:04.294-04:002010-08-30T11:29:04.294-04:00Sounds like the right decision for you right now. ...Sounds like the right decision for you right now. Although it might have been a fun adventure, the Autumn months would have been crappy being by yourself. Good Luck with everything!jaynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10051047664358603206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2411044701345142518.post-2558391305518099942010-08-30T10:46:30.898-04:002010-08-30T10:46:30.898-04:00It sounds like it's the best decision for you ...It sounds like it's the best decision for you guys, but I gotta tell you, come Feb you might be regretting it! :) jk...you can always vacay down there with your new income!Charkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18143417100244630251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2411044701345142518.post-8246699137107647322010-08-30T09:37:58.278-04:002010-08-30T09:37:58.278-04:00Sounds like a great new adventure to me! It is al...Sounds like a great new adventure to me! It is all about the journey! Have a blast!Terryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11795317834832687423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2411044701345142518.post-20254414038818371572010-08-30T09:17:17.259-04:002010-08-30T09:17:17.259-04:00Sounds as though you are very happy with the answe...Sounds as though you are very happy with the answer given and talk about last minute...WOW!! Life surely is an adventure. (still will keep you in my prayers...extra ones can never hurt)<br /><br />I can tell ya from experience, it's not easy having your other half live in one place and you in another for a few months so I'm so happy that you two will be together.<br /><br />I will more than happy to send ya some sand and shells when ever you feel that you need "the beach" and will even throw in a recipe for a mojito.<br /><br />Hugs,<br />RegiReginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04115425528257470376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2411044701345142518.post-54656768123265386192010-08-30T09:16:55.313-04:002010-08-30T09:16:55.313-04:00Glad things worked out....Glad things worked out....buglvr2010https://www.blogger.com/profile/02018873237962119698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2411044701345142518.post-80101809519672732522010-08-30T09:05:22.099-04:002010-08-30T09:05:22.099-04:00Things always seem to have a way of working out, i...Things always seem to have a way of working out, if only the stress didn't have to come with that though! :)<br /><br />I am glad you get to stay...you can visit the beach anytime!Jamie Lane Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17906558081975285893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2411044701345142518.post-87022120574303776682010-08-30T08:42:55.352-04:002010-08-30T08:42:55.352-04:00All part of the groan ... oops, I mean growing ......All part of the groan ... oops, I mean growing ... process! Look at it this way, you two have learned a lot in the last year or two about faith and making the best of what you've got AND in exploring other locals, you have a better vision for dreams and what you both want for the future. So it's all good! I'm just happy Sean has a job. This will be a good year for you both!Anne Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15053358443223993900noreply@blogger.com