It’s that time of the month…
time to join up with Coco & Deborah for their ultimate coffee date.
1.Over coffee…
I’ve told you already that I registered for our race-cation race in Cape Cod in October. (Use my code for $10 off if you want to do it too – DARLENESGROUP).

Oct 13-14, 2024
This is the house that we rented:
- sleeps 16!!
- outdoor party time…
2. Over coffee…
I’d tell you that my cat Mac who disappeared on Dec 4. never returned. 😦
- Mac
- Champ
3. Over coffee…
I’d tell you that we’ve never had just one cat, so guess what?
Champ now has a younger sister.
4.Over coffee…
I’d tell you that I finally decided to defer my 2024 entry until 2025.
Not as easy as you think. I contacted them and they said you can defer as long as it’s 72 hours before the race.
After several emails, I finally got a form to fill out. $25 before 1/1 and $40 after. Deadline Feb. 1!! What?
The race is Feb 18!! I contacted them again and they said to just send the form and the money.
So do I pay $40 to NOT to run the race this year and maybe run it next year??
Or forget the whole thing!! Very tempting!
5. Over coffee…
I’d tell you that I’m still looking into a Florida 5k instead during that weekend.
I’m leaning toward the first one because of the course (scenic and over a bridge) but it’s also the longest drive…
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I’m so sorry Mac never turned up. Lad Di is a beauty though. May you have many happy years together. Geez deferral shouldn’t be that tough.
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Thanks. She’s a sweet cat. So far.
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I’m sorry about Mac. 😦
I think many races are just not accommodating deferrals anymore. Some offer “insurance” but I never want to pay that extra $$ up front!
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They are expensive enough so
I never pay either.
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I do not think I would pay $40 to defer that seems I ridiculous . Cape Cod sounds fantastic that time of the year!
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You should totally do Cape Cod.
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I’m very sad about Mac, but you were able to give another cat a good home, and Diamond is adorable! How do she and Champ get along?
I had to laugh a little at your attempts to defer the Publix half to 2025… are you SURE you want to take that risk? This race has not been good luck so far.
Where will you be staying in FL? If you’ll be up in Hobe Sound, Bridge the Gap sounds like a great race. If you’re down in Ft. Lauderdale, that would be a long drive!
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I’m in delray. Not too far.
I know. I haven’t been lucky with that race.
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Lady Di looks like a sweetheart.
That deferral ordeal doesn’t seem worth it to me…looks like they’re making you register twice with that hefty fee.
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True. But it costs $115 to register now for the race.
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That’s too bad they want you to pay so much just to defer until next year. That seems a bit unreasonable. Your new cat looks adorable! I hope they get along!
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So far they ignore each other.
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If you plan to run next year and don’t have to pay the full entry, I’d pay the $40. You have friends there – right?
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I do.
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I’m so sorry to hear about Mac! 😦 But welcome to Diamond! She looks super cute (+ thoughtful in that photo). ❤
That's so dumb on the deferral — paying that much to defer just feels painful.
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I know… still hesitating!
Diamond is adorable IMO
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Love Lady Di’s whiskers. So sorry about Mac
You know you’re going to run FLL next year, so enjoy the deferral.
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You know me so well.
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I’m so sorry Mac never returned. that is so sad, Darlene!! But you have a sweet new tuxie Diamond <3, already love her.
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Maybe it was meant to be. Diamond is so sweet.
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I’m so sorry to hear about Mac. Lady Di looks absolutely adorable!
Your Cape Cod house looks so nice and I’ll be you have an awesome racecation!
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I can’t wait for October!!
My kitten is very cute.
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I hate it when race companies require you to pay money to defer. I kind of get it but also don’t. That is a beautiful house!
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I know. It’s sad enough that you are injured but to pay more $! NYC races don’t even offer a deferral, though.
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I am so sorry about your cat. While having another kitty helps, it doesn’t make it better.
So annoying that you have to pay so much to defer… I don’t know what I would do. It seems so complicated.
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I did send the $40 and if I sign up again, I’ll do it at the last minute *(when it costs the most).
I do love this kitty (confession- much more than the other).
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Oh I’m sorry about Mac 😦
October is a great time to be on the Cape!
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Yes. The crowds should be gone. Want to sign up?
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