SusieKIslandGirl

Oh dear-I think you owe your child bride an apology. In the paragraph where you described lunch you mentioned your "wide" Maria 😲. But thank you for the wonderful details of the cruise.

@marshhawkWhen will you be in (at?) Grand Cayman? Would love to hear about the Gardens if you get there. Thanks.

@marshhawkI read this on the Caribbean ports site:

@ger_77Gerry, that's ridiculous that you can't get the Paxlovid. Age is a consideration as well as medical conditions of which both apply. Wish I could send you some-even my niece was able to get some even though she's under 60 but considered "overweight" which she really isn't, not hugely beyond the average.

I attended a memorial service yesterday for one of my quilting buddies. She was 95 and an amazing woman. This was on the back of the service sheet and impressed me.

Sorry it's a bit long.

Every minute someone leaves this world behind.

We are all in "the line" without knowing it.

We never know how many people are before us.

We cannot move to the back of the line.

We cannot step out of the line.

We cannot avoid the line.

So, while we wait in line-

Make moments count. 

Make priorities.

Make the time.

Make your gifts known.

Make a nobody feel like a somebody.

Make your voice heard.

Make the small things big.

Make someone smile.

Make the change.

Make love.

Make up.

Make peace.

Make sure to tell your people they are loved.

Make sure to have no regrets.

Make sure you are ready.

                    ---Author unknown

@marshhawkDid you ever let the Fizzy tablets dissolve on your tongue? 😜

@aliaschiefWould you mind sharing info on the Covid test in Amsterdam? Although I hope we won't need to worry about it by next May! Thanks.

Tim, glad you're weather is so good. You missed 1 heck of a storm here yesterday. We had 1/2" of rain in about an hour and the thunder was LOUD. Very unusual Seattle summer weather.

I reread the Nancy Drew book a couple of years ago-always fun.

Just a bit late for International Cat Day-use Google.com and type in cat. When the page appears there will be a paw print which you click-then click again and again anywhere on the page. Cute activity. Have a great day everyone!

@Cruising-alongYou might want to wait until Wednesday to make your jam. High temp. is predicted to be 73.  Maybe even a bit of rain!

@SargassoPirateYou need to add some Bailey's Irish Cream to your frozen mocha-yum.

We stayed at the Hilton, located right next to the airport. A very easy walk to the check-in counter. In the past, they had a free shuttle into Rome that was very convenient.

And thank you Tim for taking us along on another cruise. Off to Burien tomorrow so will wave and will remind them you'll be back 😊.

On 8/2/2022 at 8:07 PM, Cruising-along said:

Well now I'm really jealous! We've seen him in concert 25 times over the years, so you might say I'm a big fan.  Good for you! 

And thank you for "bringing us along"!

I'm with you @Cruising-alongbeing jealous. Did you see Neil when he was in Seattle for 5 nights? My friend and I managed all 5 nights with seats in various sections of the arena. Front row one night which was amazing!!! And behind the band, 2nd level, which was a blast.

First time I've tried to transfer a photo. Lovely arrangements at the market ready for the cabin. Not sure how to make it smaller. And now not sure if it will show up twice.  Computers not my forte!

If you snorkel, check out Patrick's tours. We loved the food trucks during the evening in Papeete and bought flowers for the cabin at the market.

Well, today has started out well. First, it has finally cooled off a bit so is pleasant. 2nd, DS turns 50 today-but I'm not sure how that happened so quickly.  Then I had to contact HAL about an OBC that expires in November. I think it was from our cancelled May Volendam cruise when they turned the ship into refugee housing. We weren't able to book the replacement cruise because of the hip surgery. I called Guest Relations and reached an agent in less than 10 minutes! And she was able to extend the credit to our February New Zealand cruise! Amazing on 2 counts. But I'm still waiting for Flight Ease to open up for our May cruise. Erg!

@Cruising-alongpain in the inner elbow is often called golfer's elbow. Ended up with both from work.

Lastly, an email from our Safeway grocery store said they're now offering Covid tests for travel. PCR-quality with results in 20 minutes for $69. Still a little pricy but less than $250 at SEATAC airport.

@ThrakThen for lunch switch to a slushy frozen coffee drink with Bailey's. Yum!

@Cruzin TerriYou might ask your dr. about carafate. For a long time I wasn't able to take Aleve or Motrin without a painful stomach. 1/2 tablet with the med. really helped.

It's so strange to read about the rain most of the country is experiencing. The Puget Sound area has been so dry-and hot! But we've also had some lovely bioluminescence lately. 

We've often gotten by with just a bag or 2 during the 2 weeks onboard. It's amazing how many items you can cram into those blue laundry bags!

@oakridgerWe booked flights through Flight Ease for next February. We're on Air New Zealand from LA to Auckland. We have a return from Sydney to SFO on United, if that helps your search. Of course, we have to add on SEA to any trip.

@luvteachingWe're closer to Seattle-finally below 90 now.  I've made the lemonade pie 3 times now. All 3 times it was with the larger 12 oz can, the only size the grocery store had. I made limeade the 2nd time which we loved and the 3rd time I found lemon instant pudding so used that with some fresh lemon and zest. I froze the extra mixture which was a good snack, a spoonful at a time 😊. Smart to make it ahead so it has plenty of time to firm up.

We've used Trip Advisor to find many small group tours in several locations.

@LAFFNVEGASI had read your horror story of transferring through London-then this morning I had a message from Alaska Air that my British Air schedule had been changed. 1 hour and 10 minutes to transfer our flight from Seattle to the flight to Rome. Thank goodness I was able to get it changed! Thank you for the warning.

@Horizon chaser 1957We've already groaned about the ferry systems so had to laugh when you added the post office. I worked at our local office for a little over 30 years and today there was a plea in our local weekly paper for workers. 8 mail routes and only 3 full time carriers-glad I'm retired!