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Gray, showery day on Maui & the power on part of the west side went out about an hour ago....glad we hadn't gone anywhere since we're on the 9th floor of our building ...

3 hours ago, awhfy said:

Laurie we had this discussion several years ago. We each had big term policies when kids were little. We’ve converted both to paid up whole life policies (no more insurance payments). The whole life policies continue to earn dividends. With our pensions, & savings we don’t need big insurance policies. Both of our pensions have survivor benefit plans too. 
 

Les has his gallbladder surgery tomorrow afternoon Melody 

Thinking good thoughts for Les & his surgical team tomorrow.

2 minutes ago, kochleffel said:

 Here it is.

 

Thanks!

Should have posted this yesterday....from Maui

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Condolences to Sarah, Pauline & Graham for Sarah's dad passing.  Hope springs eternal for reconciliation but sometimes it never happens...I'm sorry.

For us today is take the dog to his groomer/boarding kennel, come home & pack to stay near SeaTac in prep for our 5 hour flight to Maui tomorrow for 2 weeks.  Cancelled last year since we had done the 35 day HAL cruise & we were vacationed out.  Hoping for sun & nice weather!

& you could get pastries the night before & put them in your "fridge".

@Heartgrove We thought our now 14+ year old Eskipoo was getting near the end in January, 2023.  We obtained a list of vets who would euthanize him here at home.  Fast forward a year, he's slower than he was & can't jump up on the couch but he's still alive & kicking - loves his daily .7 mile walk at the park, sometimes acts like he got new batteries put in. You just never know....

@BermudaBound2014  That's the only island I bought souvenirs at.

1 minute ago, ger_77 said:

Unusual question, but is anyone else having trouble accessing their FB account?  Mine isn't working and I can't seem to install a new password either.  I'm hoping it's a glitch and I haven't been hacked.

Yes, I am.  Got in earlier but not now.

4 minutes ago, Haljo1935 said:

I agree about the volume. They are really really good, but really loud. If they could dial back the sound a squidge, it'd be perfect.

I don't like the 'open' area they're in on the K - I prefer the 'room' they were in on the smaller ships.

I'll raise a glass to all the certified nurses in the world -- I became an Orthopedic Certified Nurse by taking (& passing) an ortho specific test!!!  

And my 5 bean chili was a hit yesterday...

The outfit reminded me of the "Call for Philip Morris" cigarette ads.

@smitty34877  Thanks for the explanation -- my daughter is from my 1st marriage & DH adopted her & we have a son together.  I can tell there is lots of love in your household from your posts.  ❣️

@smitty34877  Really NOMB - but what relation is Tana to you?  I thought she was your daughter but your today's post mentions your DD & Tana.

@dfish The 6-bean chili (minus the navy beans 'cause I couldn't find any in the 3 stores I went to) is simmering in the crockpot.

Again, HUGE YAY @JazzyV -- so glad you're having less pain & moving better!!!  Keep it up!

For our 35 day cruise it made sense but for shorter cruises, it probably wont.  We likely won't do any ship excursions (been to all the ports), don't need wi-fi & we're happy with our cabin choice.  We purchased Club Orange because we had a great experience with it.

@JazzyV  YAY  on the longer sleeping & bigger YAY on the lesser pain!  I'm still fighting the dull aches in my back & left leg.

Maybe it's Color Street

3 minutes ago, arzz said:

Just did a web search and found this:
 

The American Geriatric Society (AGS) has placed meclizine on the Beers list of medications to avoid in patient over 65 years old because of the strong anticholinergic properties resulting in increased risk of confusion, falls/fractures, and overall mortality.

@ger_77  I assume no responsiblity if any of the above occur after I send them to you....  🙂

Saw some pretty decent reviews of these but want 'real' people to comment, if you can.  TIA.

19 minutes ago, ger_77 said:

Unfortunately all I found there was non-drowsy natural ginger Bonine, none that contained meclizine.  They do, however, have a plethora of barf bags for sale! 

 

I'm now regretting having given all of mine away to my friends and not keeping a few for myself.  I know Costco in the US carries it, but they also won't ship to Canada.  And unfortunately the nearest Walgreens or CVS is around 600 miles away.  LOL  

Send me your address at patspal162@yahoo dot com & I'll mail you some....I don't know how many are in a package/bottle -- how many do you want?

Splasher's in Kailua was a really good restaurant until Covid came along.

We were looking for a hotel in San Diego in December - everything was Sold Out - turns out there's a medical convention in town ...

You might do a Google search for conventions in town for your dates.

@JazzyV I've got my fingers, legs, toes & eyes crossed that your procedure tomorrow brings you some, if not complete, relief from the pain & discomfort you've been enduring for so long...🙏 🙏.