Silversea Water Cooler: Welcome! Part Five

[QueSeraSera]

4 hours ago, Daveywavey70 said:

Iris Apfel could pull  off the look. 

Had not heard of Iris Apfel - but this has to be the richest on line search of the year for me, thanks DW & Mysty.  Some quotes from this wise woman: (source link posted at end):

 

1. Don’t obsess over your age
It’s true, “Gettin’ old ain’t for sissies,” Apfel admits. But so what? “You start falling apart, but you just have to buck up and paste yourself together.” 
2. Pick a partner who celebrates your successes
He pushed me into the limelight and then basked in my success. Sleep well, sweet prince.” 
3. When something excites you, go for it
If something sounds exciting and interesting I do it
4. “To stay young, you have to think young”
Having a sense of wonder, a sense of humor, and a sense of curiosity — these are my tonic,” she says. “They keep you young, childlike, open to new people and things, ready for another adventure”
5. Care about your own opinion above anyone else’s
“If you have to be all things to all people, you end up being ‘nothin’ to nobody.′ 
6. But don’t isolate yourself, either
I fit in, but in my way. I have never been much of a conformist on any front, actually
7. Money doesn’t buy success
8. Style is not about spending money
she writes. “It’s not what you wear but how you wear it.”
9. Start new endeavors with one small step
10. Don’t pretend you are younger than you are
 

10 life lessons from 96-year-old Iris Apfel (cnbc.com)

 

 

[mysty]

2 minutes ago, QueSeraSera said:

Had not heard of Iris Apfel - but this has to be the richest on line search of the year for me, thanks DW & Mysty.  Some quotes from this wise woman: (source link posted at end):

 

1. Don’t obsess over your age
It’s true, “Gettin’ old ain’t for sissies,” Apfel admits. But so what? “You start falling apart, but you just have to buck up and paste yourself together.” 
2. Pick a partner who celebrates your successes
He pushed me into the limelight and then basked in my success. Sleep well, sweet prince.” 
3. When something excites you, go for it
If something sounds exciting and interesting I do it
4. “To stay young, you have to think young”
Having a sense of wonder, a sense of humor, and a sense of curiosity — these are my tonic,” she says. “They keep you young, childlike, open to new people and things, ready for another adventure”
5. Care about your own opinion above anyone else’s
“If you have to be all things to all people, you end up being ‘nothin’ to nobody.′ 
6. But don’t isolate yourself, either
I fit in, but in my way. I have never been much of a conformist on any front, actually
7. Money doesn’t buy success
8. Style is not about spending money
she writes. “It’s not what you wear but how you wear it.”
9. Start new endeavors with one small step
10. Don’t pretend you are younger than you are
 

10 life lessons from 96-year-old Iris Apfel (cnbc.com)

 

 

 

Perfect Que!  Thank you for your research!  Words to live and enjoy life by! 🥰

[mysty]

Greetings Coolers!

 

Today's funny.....

 

 

Have a great safe fun day all!

[lincslady]

I resemble that remark!

 

Lola

[zqtchas]

[QueSeraSera]

The birds are back in town.

 

Goldfinches, still got their winter coats on.

 

[lincslady]

Got them here too - and ravenous blue tits, who have already had a look in my bird boxes.  All a welcome  sign of spring. along with the snowdrops.

 

Lola

[SteveH2508]

[drron29]

[mysty]

Greetings Coolers!

 

Today's funny.....

 

 

Have a great safe fun day all!

[zqtchas]

[TLCOhio]

Great funnies today and during the past few days.  Keep 'em coming!!

 

Super sunny here today in Central Ohio.  Can almost pretend to be in Florida!!!   Understand things down south have been doing well.  Right?

 

Below are a couple of my wildlife visuals just captured this afternoon from our second-floor window.  The fox was very, very relaxed and casual to able to be enjoying the sun and wooded surroundings. 

 

THANKS!  Enjoy!  Terry in Ohio

 

 

[Lirio]

On the road again....It is carnaval and I am getting away of it. Going to Belo Horizonte where I was born. I will try to send some pictures......

[jpalbny]

Seems like a good weekend to travel! We went to Newport RI last night after work. We had a nice dinner after we arrived. We even had some food too!

 

 

Today we wandered the town. My belle with a bell.

 

 

Then we did the full length of the Cliff Walk. Gorgeous weather and scenery! Even though it was in the low 30sF, the sun felt warm and we didn't need gloves unless the wind was blowing.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We had a late lunch at a wine bar. A charcuterie plate and some hot soup hit the spot. Found a Blaufränkish-Zweigelt blend from Austria which went well.

 

Now relaxing before dinner. Home tomorrow but this has been a fun getaway so far.

 

[mysty]

1 minute ago, jpalbny said:

Seems like a good weekend to travel! We went to Newport RI last night after work. We had a nice dinner after we arrived. We even had some food too!

 

 

Today we wandered the town. My belle with a bell.

 

 

Then we did the full length of the Cliff Walk. Gorgeous weather and scenery! Even though it was in the low 30sF, the sun felt warm and we didn't need gloves unless the wind was blowing.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We had a late lunch at a wine bar. A charcuterie plate and some hot soup hit the spot. Found a Blaufränkish-Zweigelt blend from Austria which went well.

 

Now relaxing before dinner. Home tomorrow but this has been a fun getaway so far.

 

 

Absolutely glorious JP!  Looks like the perfect adventure for the weekend! 

[QueSeraSera]

saw this, a little weird, but had to share - lighten up

 

[mysty]

Greetings Coolers!

 

Today's funny.....

 

 

Have a great safe fun day all!

[TLCOhio]

14 hours ago, jpalbny said:

Seems like a good weekend to travel! We went to Newport RI last night after work. We had a nice dinner after we arrived. We even had some food too!

 

Yes!!  Enjoyed, J.P., the updating pictures from Newport.  Have only been there once and that was back in the mid 1970's.  I assume the historic mansions and other attractions have not changed much since that time.  Right?  But, maybe, time to go back there?  Any good food pictures/experiences to share from there?  Hint!  Hint!

 

Fun posting about friends such as Charlie Horse, Arthur Itis, Will Power and Ben Gay!!   Plus the Achilles' Heels, etc.  

 

On the blue-like picture posted yesterday, I got several confirmations from birding friends to whom I shared this image for it being a "Tufted Titmouse".  Interesting, unique and fascinating name, right?

 

Below are some added visuals from walking around in our backyard area with the Spring flowers coming up, UP for very early at this mid-February date.  

 

Loving the mild winter that we have experienced so far here in this part of the Midwest.  

 

THANKS!  Enjoy!  Terry in Ohio

 

Norway Coast/Fjords/Arctic Circle cruise from Copenhagen, July 2010, to the top of Europe. Scenic visuals with key tips. Live/blog at 246,097 views.

https://boards.cruisecritic.com/topic/1172051-livesilver-cloud-norway-coastfjords-july-1-16-reports/

 

Our Spring flowers are coming UP! at fairly early dates.  In the background of this first picture, you can see how high are a group of rising Daffodils on this hillside.  What happens when the next freeze happens?  You can see more of the early flowers below, including the cute Snowdrops.  Like these early Spring flowering offerings that prove the winter will be ending soon?:

(Open your screen/viewer wider to see these visuals larger/better!)

 

 

 

[Lois R]

Good morning, Terry and JP, thanks for sharing your photos. They are all lovely😀

[zqtchas]

[jpalbny]

I actually didn't take many food pix so far. Last night we had a late dinner at 9:15 at The Mooring Seaford Kitchen, on the marina.

 

First though, we had apéritifs at our hotel bar. On the left is a "Dark Magic" with Cachaça, bourbon, blood orange liquor, lime juice, and ginger beer. Chris's drink was a "Dinghy" with Malfy Rosa gin, rosato wine, soda, and sparkling rosé. 

 

 

We were well primed for dinner! We started with an Alsatian tarte flambée and a "bag of donuts" which was lobster fritters fried like donut holes.

 

 

For the main course, lobster of course! 

 

 

Suitably stuffed to the gills, we walked home and snoozed well.

 

Unfortunately, Chris will now be expecting apéritifs at home. Will have to see what I can do!

[silkismom]

6 minutes ago, jpalbny said:

I actually didn't take many food pix so far. Last night we had a late dinner at 9:15 at The Mooring Seaford Kitchen, on the marina.

 

First though, we had apéritifs at our hotel bar. On the left is a "Dark Magic" with Cachaça, bourbon, blood orange liquor, lime juice, and ginger beer. Chris's drink was a "Dinghy" with Malfy Rosa gin, rosato wine, soda, and sparkling rosé. 

 

 

We were well primed for dinner! We started with an Alsatian tarte flambée and a "bag of donuts" which was lobster fritters fried like donut holes.

 

 

For the main course, lobster of course! 

 

 

Suitably stuffed to the gills, we walked home and snoozed well.

 

Unfortunately, Chris will now be expecting apéritifs at home. Will have to see what I can do!

That looks like at least a 2 pounder. yum

 

[TLCOhio]

4 hours ago, Lois R said:

Good morning, Terry and JP, thanks for sharing your photos. They are all lovely😀

 

Appreciate the kind encouragement from Lois and others.  It's another super sunny day in Central Ohio.  Need proof and evidence?  Here is one of the "pets" in our backyard, wooded, ravine area.  Like this squirrel?  Look cute?

 

The best thing about these "pets" like our deer, fox, birds, squirrels, etc., is that there are not costs for vet bills, food purchases, etc.  Don't have to walk them, clean up their messes, etc.  Such a deal?

 

THANKS!  Enjoy!  Terry in Ohio

 

 

[lincslady]

They are the enemy in the UK - we are trying to encourage our lovely little red squirrels, who sadly suffer from a disease passed on by your big grey chaps.  My son lives in our Lake District, and they have the reds in their garden, and are supposed to 'get rid' of the greys  when they see them!

 

Lola

[Lois R]

Hi Terry, are you near Palenstine and that awful train wreck/explosion? Man on man, I feel really bad for those folks. I am thinking ALOT of people are going to end up getting sick (and some are already).