Cruising-along

There has been a lot of fun around here ever since the zebra went on the loose! A few that I've seen:

Sending hugs too. Our Ebony had thyroid problems too. Got it too, not going.

Because all the good tech people here work for other companies where they have better opportunities! (like my son and DIL) 😉 😂

Good morning all! Another beautiful day in the PNW. And next week we'll hit the 70's -- I love May here. It's almost always better than June. No lumpy rugs here or 2 different shoes, although it wouldn't surprise me if I'd ever done that. All pets are special. I'll pass on the drink (coconut rum), red wine and the carrot cake (not a fan of cream cheese). Just give me chocolate please. 🙂 Margaret Mitchell certainly did deserve the Pulitzer Prize. I read Gone With the Wind several times and we own the movie I like it so much. We've been to Marseilles and Provence twice. The first time was in 2008, no photos from that visit good enough to share I'm afraid...we rented a car and drove to Aix-en-Provence and Arles. DS and DBIL came with us that cruise, and that day was my sister's birthday -- a great way to spend it! The second visit was in 2019. We took an 8-hour tour to Avignon and Pont du Gard, the Roman aqueduct built in 50 AD. Another great day! Just a couple photos of Marseilles as both times we spent the day outside of the city. Pont du Gard Inscribed stones when the bridge was built Some scenes of Avignon I hope everyone has a good day -- prayers for all on the Care List and cheers for all who are celebrating!

That's wonderful news Gerry!! I would have cried too. Very happy for you.

No kidding!!

You're right, same company, but different people in the hair salon. Maybe I was lucky 🤷‍♀️. I usually avoid that area on cruises for this exact reason, but had no choice. Had to get my hair cut 😉

Yikes. Makes me glad I never go to the spa. I got my hair cut 3 times on the Volendam (had to, 3-month-long cruise). I really had no problem, no hard sell any of the times. But that was the hair salon, not the spa.

Good morning all! It's a gorgeous sunny day in the PNW, heading for the low 60's. I have a lunch date with a friend and hope to garden after that this afternoon. I'll pass on the drink (pumpkin) and meal, but would love to try the Spanish white wine. We haven't been to Montevideo, but I'm pretty sure it's on the '26 World Cruise itinerary. Thank you to all who posted the wonderful photos! Annie @marshhawk My heart breaks for you and your DH. Praying that the right doctor and treatment will help him. @1ANGELCAT Thank you for posting Houdini's photo -- what a sweet face. I hope the vet can help tomorrow. Debbie @dfish Fingers and toes crossed for you that the test injections show that nerve ablation would work. Hugs!

Thank you, I did wonder...I'm getting this info 3rd hand, and now wonder if the doctors actually said "damage to the white matter" or just mentioned the white matter. Time will tell, I guess.

Good late afternoon everyone, I had a very nice time with my BFF in Bellingham -- some tears and lots of hugs. Sadly there is a new worry re Amber. For the last day or two she has been sleeping a lot, too much. Also for the first time she's showing anger issues (not like her at all). So, we of course are worrying about brain damage. The doctors also mentioned "white matter" in the brain... I can see the toll this is taking on my friend, and can only imagine the toll on her son. We're hoping they will schedule another MRI to give some answers. She asked me to thank you again for your prayers. She said this must be an amazing group of people. 🙂 On another note, a big thank you to Rich @richwmn for helping me with the cruise video problem! As I told you, there's no hurry -- we just appreciate your help. 🙂

Good idea to hang onto that fan. At the beginning of the Grand Australia we had the same problem with our cabin (Vista Suite deck 7). It took them at least 3 times before it finally was a comfortable temperature (and that was only when we had the setting at the coolest possible setting). We hung onto that fan until the end of the cruise LOL.

Good morning all! Another good selection of days. I'll pass on the drink and red wine, but would like the first recipe and will make it tomorrow. Thank you Tina @0106! We love basil pesto and I have all the ingredients. We've been to Juneau several times and will be there again next year on the 28-day Alaska Solstice cruise. Not sure what we'll be doing this time, probably rent a car and drive to Mendenhall Glacier again... Today I'm driving up to Bellingham to see my BFF Barbara. We usually meet in Mt. Vernon (half-way) but because of her busy life lately and having the grandchildren staying with her while Amber is hospitalized, I said I'd come up there this time to make it easier for her. It's always nice to go to my hometown anyway. 🙂 I hope to learn more about Amber's situation and how this all happened. The last I heard, the doctors were baffled too. On our first Alaska cruise in 2004 we went kayaking in Juneau and Ketchikan. This was from Juneau. One time we rented a car and drove to Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center and walked to the glacier and Nugget Falls. A short stop on our drive Our last Alaska cruise was last year and we had a drizzly day in Juneau. We would have taken the Mt. Roberts tram but the visibility would obviously be bad at the top. And we wanted to get a drink at the Red Onion Saloon, but it was packed wall to wall with people and a very long wait. So we passed. Some wild flowers in Alaska

Oh no! I hope the missing zebra is found soon. Definitely there are cougars and bears in that area.

Yes I saw it this morning. Now you have to go to "Daily Program" under Experiences, then you'll see across the top "Day 1, 2, etc.". Click on the day you want and then click on My itinerary. Your bookings will show up. A change for the worse, IMO.