Happy0810

Well, we have already had to reschedule one family gathering that was supposed to be today.  DH came down with a stomach bug yesterday so we had to bail.  Then two of my nieces have sick parents so they're out.  With all that, we decided to reschedule.  I hate it because I love the togetherness of the holiday season.  We don't have children so Christmas Day is very lowkey for us.

We are the hosts of the second gathering (Christmas Eve) so it will probably need to be rescheduled too.  We just can't risk getting others sick.  It might can be moved to someone else's house so we'll see.  Figuring all that out is on the agenda for today.

8 hours ago, MeganGC1983 said:

Popcorn and watching Elf. I got a feeling I’m sleeping on the couch. Colton all ready said he’s going to his bed away from the girls lol

 

Colton is a vibe! We have one nephew in a group of four nieces so I completely understand Colton's thinking.  

22 hours ago, MeganGC1983 said:

Whoever decided we should wrap presents can choke on a tape roll. 

Go ahead and send me the tape roll. Just make sure to send it USPS so I hopefully never get it. 

i love wrapping gifts...especially if said gifts are in boxes and the underside of the wrapping paper has dummy proof lines for straight cutting. 

6 minutes ago, Riles34 said:

This dude is 17! God damn! I asked my doctor about testosterone after this picture!

Dang, I feel for his parents.  I bet that's a high grocery bill.  😂

6 minutes ago, Riles34 said:

Evacuated my wife’s grandma and her neighbors along with their dog. A little tricky but overall I think we were as safe as possible. Thankful for the local volunteer fire firefighters and their help with the evacuation. Headed home for a warm shower and most likely getting up early to help others that are flooded out again. All I want is that gas station Mexican food but they got flooded. I will do whatever to help them reopen as a 3 week stint is not ok!!!

Glad you got everyone evacuated safely.  Hoping for minimal damage to your town. 
 

PS Congratulations on Baby Riles!

Well, I found a new use for my (over) packing skills.  I'm not too big on sweets, but I like the Ghirardelli Dark Chocolate Peppermint Bark during the holiday season. 

On Saturday we were at a Ghirardelli store.  They have a little tin that you can mix and match different flavors of the wrapped squares (I only matched).  Sign said approximately 15 squares would fit in the tin.  I utilized my (over) packing skills, and, I kid you not, I fit 33 squares in that little tin.  😁

Oh, it's going down today.  I'm wrapping gifts while watching Dateline.  I might have issues. 
 

I've had my first Christmas casualty of the year.  My Aruba ornament slid right off a tree limb and broke.  Guess that means I'll have to cruise to Aruba again in the future. 

@TravelGirlinDallas Hope you have an amazing time!  Great pics as always. 

What better way to honor your current live than taking a trip on the time machine to read last Thanksgiving's live. Great review, commentary, and pics of the Mardi Gras.  I'm 75% of the way through this review and then I'll hop over to the current live. 

1 hour ago, Funsince1983 said:

I'll trade one Carnival ship on a stick for the link in exchange for no service fee 

Deal! 

3 minutes ago, Funsince1983 said:

I'm waiting. Is someone gonna link me or what?

I'll invoice you for my service fee. 

2 hours ago, Roscoe13 said:

Apparently, Imma half ta trademark my Roscoe-isms...TM

 

It's a Urinetini or Latin variation, Urintini!

 

Here's the abridged list for those playing at home:

 

Showga pants = what you lovely ladies wear all the time!

Fauxbric = synthetic materials

Pretendian = anyone, even US senators, who claim false heritage.

 

I have more but let's just say that now that these are TM'd, if I have met you in person you can use them twice before payup is due.

If I haven't met you in person you can have one freebie!

 

Payment is 20 Sid points or one Shrute buck, whichever you prefer.

 

Well, dang.  I was going to pay up by buying drink #15 with your Cheers program. 

20 minutes ago, AmyJA said:

 

@Happy0810 Understood. Thanksgiving is special to me. It’s one of the few holidays that is not so commercialized.

 

 

Honestly, I decorate early because of some physical issues I have.  I have a little longer to enjoy the decor so it makes it more worth the wear and tear on my body.  Plus I really enjoy the tree lights in the evening.
 

I do love Thanksgiving though.  We just don't hold the gathering at our house. 

7 minutes ago, AmyJA said:

  

 

 

Ehh...the turkey dinner is held at another family member's house so I'm not offending Mr/Ms Gobble Gobble. 
 

It's a cold and rainy day here too so here's how I'm spending the weekend...decorating for the holidays.  Just getting started so I have a ways to go. My least favorite part is the "fluffing"

of the tree. 
 

As others have said, Plat on Carnival will status match you to Gold on MSC.  The perks aren't as good as Carnival, but it was nice getting a few things as a MSC newbie.  Only a casual casino player here so no experience with offers. 

16 hours ago, Riles34 said:

 And seeing all these food pics between Sid and TXTeach really pisses me off. We have garbage restaurants here in VT, it’s just the same generic American food. I guess I can have some Sugar on Snow for lunch…

if you're going for the exotic frozen cuisine, just remember that is not lemon juice on the snow. 
 

On 10/31/2023 at 5:53 PM, Jamman54 said:

Glad to have you aboard! We still have a long, long way to go. Patti said that she bought that hoodie for Ryan at one of the surf shops in Ft. Lauderdale earlier this year. She doesn't remember the brand name. 

Thanks so much for checking with Patti.  Looking forward to the rest of the review/pics (although I know it will be a big time investment for you). 

@mopedmom1 - So good to hear from you.  Happy to hear the foot healed up nicely. 

1 hour ago, Stowaway LFC said:

No trick or treaters here, I live on the side of town they don't go to.  Had tacos and settled in to watch the original Halloween and was asleep within an hour LOL.  These 10 hour days kick your butt!

I would trick or treat for tacos.  Keep the candy. 🤣

@Greenpea2 - My heartfelt condolences to you and Sistah!  Such a hard blow after the loss of The Colonel. 
 

@LincolnLegend - So sorry for the loss of the pup.  No matter what is going on in life, dogs are always happy to see their humans. 

On 10/16/2023 at 8:05 PM, Jamman54 said:

 

Ryan is our chauffeur for today…..

 

 

 

 

 

 

Late due to our own travels but here for the ride. Looking forward to all the Patti pics.

P.S. I just want to know where Ryan got his hoodie.  It looks comfy.

A few pics of our recent MSC cruise.  Good times! 

Ocean Cay and Bridge of Sighs

Ocean Cay Lighthouse

Chankanaab in Cozumel and Krazy Lobster in Costa Maya

MSC Seaside from Cozumel, the wake, and the spa "snow room"