Silversea Water Cooler: Welcome! Part Five

[jpalbny]

Here are a few aurora shots. It's after midnight here so time for bed soon.

 

We were gettting set for our snowshoeing trek around 8:15 when the lights put in an appearance! We got some cell phone shots from the resort.

 

 

 

The display seemed to be intensifying so we hurried to the viewpoint in the taiga forest. An occasional quick snapshot as we trekked.

 

 

 

Of course they became much less intense once we got to the viewpoint. Still, Chris was happy to pose with them.

 

 

We waited for a while but eventually came home and shed our heavy clothes. On cue, as we were walking back to our cabin, the display surged even stronger than before! What luck!

 

 

 

 

 

So a very successful first day here in Saariselkä. Now, it's after midnight, so it's time to catch a few winks. Hopefully more sightings to follow!

[Lois R]

JP, all I can say about those photos is WOW!!!! Amazing!

[mysty]

17 minutes ago, jpalbny said:

Here are a few aurora shots. It's after midnight here so time for bed soon.

 

We were gettting set for our snowshoeing trek around 8:15 when the lights put in an appearance! We got some cell phone shots from the resort.

 

 

 

The display seemed to be intensifying so we hurried to the viewpoint in the taiga forest. An occasional quick snapshot as we trekked.

 

 

 

Of course they became much less intense once we got to the viewpoint. Still, Chris was happy to pose with them.

 

 

We waited for a while but eventually came home and shed our heavy clothes. On cue, as we were walking back to our cabin, the display surged even stronger than before! What luck!

 

 

 

 

 

So a very successful first day here in Saariselkä. Now, it's after midnight, so it's time to catch a few winks. Hopefully more sightings to follow!

 

You folks were indeed blessed!  A Karmic reward for lives well lived!  I hope the joyful wonder continues! 🥰

[zqtchas]

M, did you see the meteor that streaked across the sky up your way tonight?

[lincslady]

jp - I can only say WOW!!

 

Lola

[mysty]

9 hours ago, zqtchas said:

M, did you see the meteor that streaked across the sky up your way tonight?

 

No.  Missed that!  Now I'll have to go look for something on the net.  Thanks Chas!

[mysty]

Greetings Coolers!

 

Today's funny.....

 

 

Have a great safe fun day all!

[mysty]

Something that made me ponder......

 

[QueSeraSera]

JP's photos usher in our Christmas season.  So beautiful.

 

 

[drron29]

 

Officer 2: One of my officers claims that you do not have a driving license.

The woman digs into her handbag and pulls out a clutch purse and hands it to the officer.

The officer examines the license. He looks quite puzzled.

Officer 2: Thank you, ma'am, one of my officers told me you didn't have a license, that you stole this car, and that you murdered and hacked up the owner.

Older Woman: Bet the liar told you I was speeding, too.

[Host Jazzbeau]

After our cruise ended in Piraeus last month we hired a guide to go to Delphi and Meteora.  It was a wonderful two days, but the promised awe-inspiring sunset at Meteora was rather a bust.  So glad to see that JP and Chris got the awe-inspiring Aurora they were seeking on their trip.  Meanwhile, back a home this afternoon, we got a sunset that resembles a red-tinted Aurora:

 

 

[mysty]

Greetings Coolers!

 

Today's funny.....

 

 

Have a great safe fun day all!

[zqtchas]

3 hours ago, mysty said:

Greetings Coolers!

 

Today's funny.....

 

 

Have a great safe fun day all!

or this!

[mysty]

1 minute ago, zqtchas said:

or this!

 

Okay Chas...definitely not that!  More like this....

 

[Host Jazzbeau]

I met a travel agent from Miami Beach who is pressuring me to take a trip to Mahé.

 

Yup:  she sells Seychelles by the sea shore!  🤣

[mysty]

Greetings Coolers!

 

Today's funny.....

 

 

Have a great safe fun day all!

[mysty]

Happy Thanksgiving to our neighbours to the south and to all who choose to celebrate gratitude!  May your day be filled with joy, laughter and love!

 

 

Have a great safe fun day all!

 

 

[mysty]

Today's funny.....

 

[crusinbanjo]

Happy Thanksgiving to all.  We are giving thanks for many things, health, family and a return to cruising!

[Lois R]

Wishing all a Very Happy Thanksgiving. 

[drron29]

[drron29]

I'm old enough to remember when cosmetic surgery was rarely discussed in mixed company.

Nowadays, people often chat about Botox and don't raise an eyebrow

[mysty]

Greetings Coolers!

 

Today's funny.....

 

 

Have a great safe fun day all!

[crusinbanjo]

8 hours ago, drron29 said:

I brew coffee for Mrs Banjo every day………..  but she drinks tea anyway.

[lincslady]

1 hour ago, drron29 said:

I'm old enough to remember when cosmetic surgery was rarely discussed in mixed company.

Nowadays, people often chat about Botox and don't raise an eyebrow

What amazes me is how different - and not in a good way - some people look when they have had surgery - Sylvester Stallone in his latest film for instance.  I would be sueing for damages if it was me.  As for the ghastly huge lips on some young girls in the UK now - yuk!  If they must do it, they should at least save up to have it done subtly.