StanleyandGus

2 hours ago, brillohead said:

Half the pain meds, twice as often during the daytime

Thank you! I am a retired pharmacist, but having someone who has actually experienced post op pain due to a tonsillectomy is valuable. And I will keep the hydration requirement in mind. 
 

Did you drink just water, or was there anything else that appealed? I guess Jello would be good.

29 minutes ago, singinalot said:

 

I feel like I have to, right? 🙂

At least let us know how it went- you write very well!

Although,  at live review would be better!

On 9/22/2022 at 7:06 AM, F3rpect said:

No.

Covid is still killing many more Americans than the Flu. The CDC says we're averaging 356 American Covid deaths per day right now.

https://covid.cdc.gov/covid-data-tracker/#datatracker-home

That's about 130,000 per year.

Flu ranges from 12,000 to 52,000 American deaths per year.

https://www.cdc.gov/flu/about/burden/index.html

So Covid is still causing 2.5x to 11x as many deaths as the Flu.

Things are better than they were last year, but we are not back to "normal" yet.

I hope the links work, otherwise you can google the data.

 

I've been enjoying cruising this year, but with precautions.

I didn’t mean to respond with a laughing face. I wanted to see who was the (can’t say it) that though that deaths were funny. Apologies.

5 minutes ago, singinalot said:

we're booking a cruise! Finally!  If only Royal's website would work this morning...

I have a 4 day weekend in October so we've decided to bite the bullet and do a short cruise out of Miami.  Our first since January 2020. Can't wait.

Let us know how it was! We have a 4 day cruise in March- first since Nov 2019.

It’s about 46 degrees here, but the high today is going to be 57, which is fine. I don’t think we have had frost yet.

I will be going out to see my daughter, because she is having her tonsils removed. I understand that as an adult, the recovery is quite painful, but her ENT look a look and agreed that she needed it done. At least mommy will be there to look after the grandson and baby her (at least, as must as she will accept!). Her husband is a contractor, so he wants to work as much as possible before the weather changes.

20 minutes ago, Crystabel said:

We’re visiting Vancouver overnight before a cruise. There will be a couple occasions where we will be tipping in cash. Since the exchange rate is favorable for US citizens, would those we are tipping prefer we use US dollars? 

No.

They will accept it, without saying anything, but no one goes into a bank these days, and it’s not usable without exchanging it. 

Have a wonderful trip! It sounds very exciting!

1 minute ago, Lionesss said:

Well it happened. 
Pretty kitty has a new nickname. 
 

Her good cat name is Lizzy

 

When the little ball of fur mis behaves it is

LIZARD. 

 

 

 

Meet Lizard. 
Playing clawing curtains 

Time for second pedicure. 

It’s over a hot air return- the curtains probably billow enticingly. She’s so cute, and they’re just curtains! 😁

4 hours ago, dani negreanu said:

 

"Inventory" 😘 --

 

@jagsfan, Mimi, how are you and Dick doing?

 

@singinalot, Crystal, how is your new work place?

 

@LucasLikesToCruise, long time no "sea" 🌷

 

You are an amazing hostess!

So it’s probably an iPad problem, which is what I’m using.

I had have trouble. I love Radio’s reports, so it’s frustrating.

I can’t speak to cheese, but for wine, you hand it over, it’s marked with your details, and you pick it up just before you debark. The security booth is where you get back on the ship.

5 hours ago, Lionesss said:

Her company has the worst health insurance coverage I have ever seen, and deductibles and co-pays are astronomical

How much maternity leave will she get? 

1 hour ago, Jimbo said:

You must have city sewer...if you only knew.......🤣

Yes, yes I do!

I’m finding the septic tank discussion strangely fascinating, and slightly horrifying. 

50 minutes ago, Momof3gurlz said:

I’m super picky about chicken, to the point that I rarely order it in a restaurant.  I just don’t feel they clean all the yucky stuff (we call them chicken “oogies”) off like I do at home

I thought I was the only one! My husband eats through everything- fat, gristle, tendons…🤢

2 hours ago, HBE4 said:

 

I'm not sure I ever mentioned this but Thor has to be the coolest pet name ever.

 

Next pet I have will be named Thor, even if its just a goldfish. 😃

Thanks!

He’s my son’s dog, but my Dad had a German Shepherd named Thor, so when James leaned that, Thor had to be Thor.

The cats are hoping that he’ll be gone soon, but not until Christmas. He’s actually a really nice dog, but the cats don’t think there is any such thing.

4 hours ago, Lionesss said:

I think I’m going to like it here. 
as I snuggle for some hooman petting   
 

 

Thor would like to play!

43 minutes ago, aussielozzie18 said:

Tbh, I thought  everyone would be bored of my Sydney harbour/bridge/opera house/ferry photos -so pleased you still enjoy them.  Spring is around the corner and I appear to have recovered from the worst of the vertigo that had prevented me from going anywhere much in the last couple of months, so fingers crossed for more walks & a cruise over summer.

DD has booked a week in Queenstown, New Zealand to hike so if that goes ahead, will have them to share too.

No, never! You take lovely photos- I especially enjoy the flowers and birds. 
 

Since the majority of us are North American, I think we like to see other places, whether it’s England, Israel or Australia. 

Glad that the vertigo is resolving.

@harryfat1 congee?
 

Sorry, I don’t know how to isolate one photo for quoting!

28 minutes ago, Ocean Boy said:

Cheeseburgers and left over pizza would suite me just fine for breakfast.

Mmm, pizza for breakfast- it’s even good cold.

Baked beans are often served for breakfast in Canadian Forces messes.

My father, when he came from Scotland, wanted the slice of tomato which was often served for breakfast put on the grill. Apparently, it was a garnish, and that was impossible.

Have a great honeymoon cruise! And congratulations on tenure!
 

I love your reviews- you write extremely well.

Happy anniversary! I hope you have something nice planned for after the snorkeling trip!

30 minutes ago, Ocean Boy said:

No testing needed to enter Canada?

Just need to be vaccinated. If you’re flying, you could be selected for random testing, but you can continue on your journey. 

1 hour ago, Ocean Boy said:

No offense to amyone here but MAYBE it is time for Canada to join the first world countries?

I actually kind of like my country- it’s a little bit unCanadian to say this, but I’m proud of it. 
Most of us consider ourselves a first world country.