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I have emailed 3 in here but that's just a "drop in the bucket" considering how many post in here. Dinner is ready. @Jimbo's pasta fagioli soup and an Israeli salad. Very international!

Many years ago, I frequented an aol chatroom that had IMs which was great to send a private message in real time. One of the "chatters" IMd that he was going in for a procedure and he wanted his wife to email me with the results if not good and if he had to be away from the chatroom. I was so flattered and honored that he would trust me with this information so others in the room wouldn't wonder what happened to him. A week later I got the wonderful news that he did great and was cancer free. BTW we had been chatting in that room for over 5 years so I totally trusted him. I also met people who met him personally. Can't be too careful, right?

Back from my eye doc. Everything is healing beautifully. I just have to keep applying refresh eye drops to lubricate my eye. It's amazing how much better I can see now. So clear! Lenny, I'm sure you didn't mean November, 2016. I doubt HBE went on a cruise. Hopefully, he's just busy and hasn't found time to post. This is the problem with most online friendships when you don't share personal info like phone numbers, emails, etc., which also might not be answered. We just have to hope for the best that all is well.

I'll be the first one to say it. As far as those "lighthouse" cookies, I'm thinking......male anatomy. Had 2nd cataract surgery yesterday. I think I'm the only one in existence who experiences pain a day after surgery. Dr appointment this morning.

Debbie, so sorry to read about Eric's mother's passing. It's a blessing she didn't suffer. Jack always said a person has to have luck in death as well as in life. Whatever you decide about your cruise, it will be a good decision because it will one both you and Eric made.

So sorry to read this about Eric's mother.

Dani, I was thinking of Maryann getting a 2nd opinion also. AND, if we ever meet, in Israel or on a cruise, a bag of pecans is on me. Maryann, I hope all the insurance work is done on your part.

I lived approx. 10-15 mins from the TZ bridge. It will always be the TappanZee bridge to me, just like Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan will always be 6th Avenue. Off to breakfast with friends. Delightful day today, bright sunshine mid to high 60s.

Yes, they're all on you tube.

Yes!

Many thanks for bringing Christmas and Hanukkah joy (the latter often overlooked) to our thread. So very special and much appreciated! Have you heard Adam Sandler's Hanukkah songs? There are a few but I like the 1st one best. So silly but funny.

Awesome picture. Brings a lump to my throat seeing my hometown so beautifully displayed especially with the Statue of Liberty in front.

Beautiful family, beautiful pictures. So glad you're having fun. Paradise Beach is our go to place in Cozumel. Our turn on Adventure is in 2-1/2 months. First cruise in 4 years. Enjoy the rest of your cruise and have safe travels home.

Amazing!!!

Oops my bad. Yes, #29 is "Going Rogue". Sue, be prepared for your heart to melt in approx. less than a month. When she'll grab your finger and smile at you, you'll be a goner, forever in love. Such a wonderful, indescribable feeling. You and Rick will be over the moon!

Dani, I've read all Stephanie Plum books and #29 is listed as "Rogue Agent". It's on hold at the library. I once had to put one of her books down since I was reading on my break at work and people were looking at me strangely since I kept laughing out loud at Lula's antics. Janet Evanovitch appeared at a local Barnes and Noble a few years ago. In order to meet her, we had to sign up for a specific time to meet her. My time was 2am. Yes, you read that correct. 2am. Needless to say I never got to meet her. 😒

No doubt you will have many future happy family gatherings. Just take good care of yourself now. Something soothing about relaxing and reading a good book.

My 14 year old grandson has always been short. I mean really short. He never said he was bullied and I hope that was the case. For some inexplicable reason he loved playing basketball as often as possible, even went to basketball summer camp and played after school, weekends. In group pictures he was always the shortest boy. We were all wondering what the next step would be when BOOM he had a growth spurt. He's now a member of his HS Basketball Team. Yes!!

You just described our Thanksgiving tomorrow! And Debbie, Marietta, congrats on your good numbers. You cannot mean that lovely lady with her hands on a walker, the one with a beautiful smile is 100? Happy, happy birthday!

To everyone on our wonderful Dani thread:

When I make baked ziti, I first mix ricotta cheese with the cooked hot zita pasta. Then I add mozz and pasta sauce. This makes it ooey gooey so good, better than dropping globs of ricotta on top. Don't judge. I'm not Italian. 😏 Now, as far as the cruise menu change, I don't believe for a minute it's done for anything other than cost saving. Majority in here want the classic items to remain. I agree. Except for the extra Chops items, the MDR has traditionally been "free" and charging $16.99 plus 18% gratuity for a second lobster tail takes the MDR experience to a whole different level. I hope it doesn't go further than Symphony but realistically I know it will. 😒

Have a fabulous cruise. Glad you all stayed healthy. Since we'll be on Adventure in Feb., I'll have questions when you get back. My niece and nephew have covid. So far nephew has mild symptoms but niece's symptoms are flu like - fever, cough, feeling achy. They were going to host Thanksgiving. My sister and bil were with my nephew when he picked them up Monday from the airport. Whole family (another niece, her husband and their 2 kids) were together at one time or another within the last 3 days so no Thanksgiving for us! I'm glad we didn't get together in a few weeks. I'm having my 2nd cataract surgery done next week and I don't want it delayed.

@LionesssSue, I was so happy and relieved that you posted your good news! Jack and I will be celebrating Thanksgiving by ourselves. Half of our family has covid! @Sunshine3601So glad Donna is doing better. @FromSea2ShiningSea Loved your pictures! @Sea Dog Greg, please, please be careful and not overdo. To continue Celebrity chat: My sister and bil just got off of The Edge yesterday and had a fabulous cruise. My sister went on and on about how beautiful the ship was. Food was amazing but then we know food can be very subjective.

And let's not forget Cousin Eddy! We take all of our out of town visitors there as well. Seeing the black X on the exact spot on the road where JFK was shot is always chilling.

Nov. 22, 1963. I was taking a history exam when the news came over the loudspeaker. We were shell shocked and our teacher made us finish the exam. We all hated him for that. Funeral was Nov. 25. What a sad time for our country Constant prayers for your daughter.