rafinmd

Quick note, I came home yesterday.  Not convinced I'm ready but I'm home.

Roy

Just a quick note on Perth/Fremantle.  It brings up unpleasant memories(and perhaps for other dailyites) as my one cruise there was in March 2020, on a QM2 voyage from SYDNEY to New York that ended there as cruising became untenable with the spread of covid, leaving me to fly almost a full half way around the world.

Roy

Target date to go home is October 9 or preferably 10.

Roy

Rabbit, rabbit, white rabbit.

Roy

28 minutes ago, seagarsmoker said:

+1 

+2

Roy

3 hours ago, FLCruiser97 said:

Just curious...I would love to do round trip TAs, however, wouldn't you have to stay in Europe from Spring to Fall or vise versa? That's about 6 months. 

Look at Queen Mary 2 for the other direction.

Roy

Today’s update will come later from Nephew Keith.

Roy

@Quartzsite Cruiser,   I sent one some time today but somehow at times email is very slow.

 I see Keith tomorrow.

Roy

Today’s update will be from Amanda and very late as she flies home before the hurricane.

Roy

3 1/2  consecutive hours tomorrow with the afternoon off.

Roy

Mini bird house top corner of bottom photo?

Roy

Quick update I am now in an inpatient rehab facility in Baltimore.

Roy

46 minutes ago, Live4cruises said:

@rafinmd, thank you for letting Lenda keep us up to date!  It sounds as if you have a terrific care team, and I am certain you are a motivated and compliant patient. We all wish you a strong and rapid recovery, and safe return home. 

 

Oh, I do have a bit of a parental-type scold. You commented that you took time to put on some clothes before calling 911. Seconds COUNT with strokes. The paramedics will give you a blanket. No time for modesty!  Forgive me. 🤗

 

My best to you!

Thanks.  Stroke was not even on my radar when I called, as there was nothing but vertigo.  Even in the hospital they had almost ruled out a stroke for a couple of days.

Roy 

24 minutes ago, smitty34877 said:

Good afternoon. I am very late today. i got very little sleep last night  but had a few hours this morning. DB surprised us with delicious swordfish and halibut. He has become friendly with the fish store manager and got wind of the upcoming delivery for Friday morning . It was a very tasty meal last night.

I salute sobriety day and remain grateful for mine. I would love any of delicious dishes for caprese salad  with pasta. I haven’t been to the port.

 

@mamaofami, Carol, so sorry to hear about Sam but I know Hospice will be able to help with the pain.

@rafinmd, Roy, it certainly sounds as if you are headed in the right direction. Do they have therapy on Sundays?

@StLouisCruisers! Enjoy the wedding! Very exciting!

@JazzyV, I am sorry that the cellulitis is taking so long to resolve and is still so painful. 

@Cruising-along, Carolyn, Tana and I love “Call the Midwife”. We watched a few episodes with DB and  he grudgingly admitted it was an interesting show. We have three left for this season to watch…..

 

 

 

 

 

They do but they give one OT and one PT each weekend.  Since I got both today I expect nothing tomorrow.

Roy

Sorry, I do like to play amateur detective and am pretty sure I know what ship you’re on.  Have a WONDERFUL cruise.

Roy

Looks like l’m free all afternoon tomorrow.

 Roy 

4 minutes ago, ottahand7 said:

@puppycanducruise Happy birthday to your DM!   🎂

+1

Roy

2 hours ago, St Pete Cruiser said:

Greetings all from St Petersburg where it is still summer.  I shouldn't complain as we had a wonderful respite from the heat onboard the Voyage of the Vikings! It will be 3 weeks Saturday since we left the Zuiderdam in Boston and I am basically back to normal, meaning cooking, cleaning and doing for myself rather than having someone else doing it for me.  Now a regular guy should be happy to stay home after such a great cruise, which is what I did for most of my life, BUT now that the clock is running on my "Golden Years", I need to keep traveling!  Most of us know you must have three things to travel: 1) The Time 2) The Money and 3) The Health.

So before any of the 3 runout, I'm going.

Next Wednesday 9/18, we have a short 4 day cruise out of Tampa.  Sadly, Holland America is no longer sailing from Tampa.  It looks like Tampa business is still strong and Royal Caribbean has 4 ships scheduled at least part of this winter season here.

It is on the Serenade of the Seas.  The fare was very attractive, so we will try it.  The Serenade is the same age as the Zuiderdam and about the same size, so it will be interesting to compare.  @rafinmdhas shared that despite his preference for Crystal and Holland America, he enjoyed Royal at times as I'm sure many of you have as well.

Special prayers for those suffering today.  

Most of my travels with RCI. Have been out of Baltimore for much the same reasons.  I’ve been on 2 of Seranade’s sisters and enjoyed them.

 I am at rehab trying to settle in 

Roy

5 minutes ago, bennybear said:

@cat shepard we’ve been through Heathrow numerous times, and our rule of thumb is at least three hours.   If your flight is delayed even a little bit there is no margin for error.  My two cents, I’d rather spend five hours not worrying and visiting the shops.  I’ve seen too many people panicking and running trying to make a flight.  They do have buses between the terminals,  that work well but it all takes time.   You may be fine, but I wouldn’t risk it.  If you don’t make it, you’re at the mercy of other lineups trying to get on a replacement flight.  It also depends where you are going if you need to clear customs, but you will most likely need to go through security again, Sorry to be such a downer.   

I agree.  Last time I was there I spent more time at Customs and Security than making the actual transfer.

Roy

Special thanks to Canada and especially Newfoundland on this sad day.

Roy

Fire Department Office Manager brought over some resources from home and I can finally login to Cruise Critic.  Just a bit more time here and then I’ll be transferred to an inpatient rehab center.

Roy

I think in the US National Suicide Prevention Day is September 8 in honor of the new hotline 988.

Roy

@Quartzsite Cruiser, our fire department office manager went to my house and picked up a couple of more frequently used IPADS and I can finally log into Cruise Critic. 
 

If you’re willing it would still be helpful to me to send updates through you.

Roy

42 minutes ago, rafinmd said:

Yikes, another school shooting in Maryland but only one injury that doesn't sound life threatening.  Shooter is in custody.

 

Roy

Sadly, I spoke too soon.  The student did not make it.  RIP,

Roy

Yikes, another school shooting in Maryland but only one injury that doesn't sound life threatening.  Shooter is in custody.

Roy