Me too, but I wasn't sure if I was allowed per the elder parent and puppy thread!

Skip the puppy and get a grown dog, or better cats. Use the Kitchen Aide mixer for bread, I do. Belt? who wants a belt? Nothing around the waist! Waiting for hiphugger jeans to come back in style. Elastic or loose dresses all the time! Loose dress are much better than pants!

I won't get a puppy for as long as we have multiple homes; the logistics are too much. And i would probably get an adult dog.

I am definitely not making bread; not enough people to eat it!

SO I suppose I should buy a belt, then!

@mtnrdredux_gw Just saying, you can search for dogs in the 15 to 20 pound range who are VERY portable and who very quickly learn how to charm everyone in both locations --- and who would be very grateful to have two homes when now they have none! If I remember, you had a golden (?) and you could find a golden mix that just looks like a golden puppy forever, and that a rescue says has a good temperament for travel! .

The dog would probably help with the bread eating too, so kill two birds with one stone

^^So very true.........

Well along those lines I now am renewing my quest for a madras plaid blazer and am considering hiring myself out as a garden party guest because I have zeroed in on a few outfits that would be just the thing 😎

And I want to start going to Drybar on a regular basis.

And send out my clothes (and sheets) for ironing.

Beagles, she could get a tiny dog and carry it in a TJ’s tote bag.

I just want a stick vac now. And bread.

I have only had big dogs, and I think that is what we would want. I was surprised to see there are Golden Retriever rescues in our area, with what I consider to be quite young dogs (like a year old). I will keep this in the back of my mind.

It's not just about portability per se, it's about the fact that we come and go from one place or another and a dog would make it complex.

Wait a few months to a year and i might have a puppy for you!

roarah, that’s the attitude! My best wishes to you that the situation goes in your favor.

I’m not interested in a dog, or a bread machine. I do want to duplicate almost all of Pal’s wardrobe for myself.

I would like a standing appointment at a Dry Bar type place, but it would have to be daily. Between the gym, walking wearing a hat, and bike rides with my helmet, I can’t get 2-3 days of wear out of a styling.

I gave my Mum a cute little madras purse I didn’t use anymore, but the talk of madras has put me in the mood and now I want the purse back. Maybe I can trade her something else.

So you are elderly, a hobby-dilettante, and bougie, by extension?

I'd love to have a dog again. We've had 7 dogs in our 53 years of marriage and when we bade farewell to our wonderful Margaret 2 years ago we knew she was our last. She was the easiest dog, loved car rides and would sleep in the back of the SUV for the 3 hour ride to our other place. Sadly DH is too unsteady,even with his cane and he can't risk a fall.

Fortunately my kids have dogs so I get my petting time with them.

But DH is also my breadmaker and he excels at baking rolls and loaves with a wonderful crust.

Belts - I'm fine with what I have, definitely not fancy but serviceable.

If you’d only asked a year ago, i could have given you a bread machine and a drawer full of Judith Leiber belts. In the pet department, i could only offer tadpoles from an abandoned swimming pool, but they are low maintenance.

Sadly ( sort of) all are gone to new owners now.

I'd love to find a decent leather belt that is not a ridiculous price - solid leather, not 'genuine' which is bogus. I have one solid leather belt that's over 35 years old now and still going strong, but it's brown and I want (need?) a black one and a sand/natural one.

My current leather belt came from a street vendor on Orchard St. in Manhattan back in the 80s - and it was only $3(!). Wish I had a time machine...😏

Here are some black belts at Coach Outlet

https://www.coachoutlet.com/shop/women/accessories?colorVal=Black&filterCategory=Belts

1. I have the bread maker - I recently pulled out my older bread maker - it still works - and I can make gluten free bread!

2. I already have two pups:

Ella: it doesn't matter if I just gave her a bath and brushed her fur - 20 minutes later, and it's back to being kinky again (sometimes it reminds me of how crimping irons made hair look back in the 80s!):

Baxter is WORN OUT after his walk + playing with Ella (just took this next photo about 15 minutes ago - saved it in my favorites because he looks like he's having a good snooze with his favorite toy - his super tiny teddy bear):

I just added this one because he looks so adorable (LOL):

3. I am clearly lacking a fancy belt! I need to remedy that!

Mtn - If you can find a female yorkie (or actually any small sized dog) - Baxter is still "intact" (he couldn't have surgery the last two times I schedule it) - his mom is a double grand champion from Spain and his dad was a champion also (here in the U.S.).

I wasn't looking for a tiny dog - my friend and her mom gave Baxter to me as a present (I picked him out of three boys - his mom was larger - 6 lbs - than the mom of the other two - she was only 4.5 lbs - they all had the same 4 lb dad). I thought a dog closer to 6 lbs would be better for playng with Ella (she's 9-10 lbs).

HOWEVER, he just under 3 lbs - and he's finished growing! He is the smartest dog that I've ever had (and I've always had a dog while growing up + as an adult) + no separation anxiety. He doesn't bark very much - only when Ella starts barking. He's really pretty "chill."

He also loves everyone - other dogs + all people (he loves when we have a good landscaping project so he can play with the guys outside!) .

So, he'd make some great puppies - all you have to do is find a mom!!

EDIT - okay, I lied. Baxter doesn't love everyone - he is scared to death of the little girl who lives next door!! He loves her older sister - but not her. She is almost six - and wants to pick him up all the time (even though I ask her not to).

Over the weekend, we were out back and Baxter kept jumping on my leg and whining - and then running to the door. This dog NEVER wants to be inside - it was very odd. Until I noticed that I could hear the six year old's voice - coming from over the fence. . .

Super adorable pups 😊

NOW... I want to go live with dani... I mean Ella and Baxter. They are so cute!!

I have a 16yo 8lb Shorkie that's more Yorkie. What kind of dog is Ella?

Oh Dani your dogs are adorable!

@ carolb_w_fl_coastal_9/10 - Every large Equine event I have ever gone to had a couple of leather crafters who sold belts. (Horse Shows, Rodeos, Farm Shows, Trade Shows, State Fairs, larger County Fairs)

Thanks, Jennifer - I have thought about looking @ western wear shops - we have one in town as well.

The thing is, I know how to make a leather belt, and have all the needed tools and hardware. I might even have some leather that survived the hurricanes.

Mtn, now you need this oyster sconce or picture light:

https://limehouselighting.com/product/oyster-double-adjustable-wall-light-shw2/

https://limehouselighting.com/product/oyster-shell-picture-light-plsh/

Swoon. Please get one for somewhere in the Maine house. :)

1. Late to the convo. I already have a breadmaker, he's 5'4. I have too many belts because I used to sell them but that never stopped me buying more. Re the dog- we very unexpecdly adopted a rescued yorkie. He's currently sleeping in my lap, flies on a plane, does the drive between Georgia and Downeast Maine with no complaints... And his hair color is the same as the breadmaker so he doesn't get blamed for curly blonde hair around the house.

“I already have a breadmaker, he's 5'4.”

Love that. 😄

@Allison0704 - I'm sure that Baxter and Ella would love to have another person in the house - just mean more belly rubs!

Ella is a mutt = maltese/yorkie/bichon mix

Well I do not want to miss the next boat, so anyone who has unwanted Judith Lieber belts (or minaudieres) taking up room in their closets I’m your girl!

I sold all of mine 3 years ago - I no longer go to functions where I would carry them. Upscale thrift stores will often have them.

My yorkie dressed for winter in Maine.

Hallett, what a sweetie! And so fashionable. :)

Thanks. We got there for what we thought was spring after left our home in Georgia quite quickly because our Maine house got hit by a car. Subsequently forgot to bring his cold weather gear since it was eighty in ga. Our sweet neighbor found the black watch plaid sweater at the thrift store in town for $.25

How awful about your house … I hope everyone is ok and damage minimal!

Thanks. Luckily it was vacant but it’s going to be almost a full gut (which I did three years ago…) because the impact knocked all the interior walls 2 1/2” out of plumb.

Thank goodness it was vacant!