Silversea Water Cooler: Welcome! Part Five

[mysty]

18 minutes ago, Lvshack said:

There are to many funny stories but this is one that made me chuckle & get me out of from pram when I got upset over really something stupid...

Can't remember who posted about me throwing my toys out the pram... anyway over that now...myself  & and 7 other members of my family should be in Venice today  ( overnight for 9 night cruise crystal) tonight 😢 but alas I'm home & drinking to much.. please keep the funnies coming ..just luv them 

 

Lvshack, we are all in the same boat (and wishing we were on a ship).  The requirements for keeping ourselves safe are beginning to wear holes in our souls.  It is a trying time.  People are coping as best they can.  Tiny moments that distract us from what are now daily frustrations are the things we cling to.  Enjoy your tipple!  ☺️

[Lvshack]

30 minutes ago, Lois R said:

Hi Lvshack,  nice to see you🙂.......hope you will come back and post again!

Thank you Lois i have been very silly  about a few people replying from my comments..

I'm still quite new to this board & got a little upset & that's not what this board is all about ... I read each day with great interest & find photos & all your knowledge very rewarding...

I have been blessed like lots of you on this board with a good life but I have since 2013 been living with a cancer myeloma which although not cruable very manageable but hospital is my second home .. we are very fortunate in the UK of our Fabulous NHS( national heath system) so maybe I get a little touchie then I should ..

I love cruiseing & can't wait to get back asap ( Oct 2021 silversea) 

Sending love to all on this site happy cruising 🚢🍾👙 X Terry keep up the good info ( you posted some lovely pictures of bath ...

 

 

 

Edited September 11, 2020 by Lvshack
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[Lvshack]

13 minutes ago, mysty said:

 

Lvshack, we are all in the same boat (and wishing we were on a ship).  The requirements for keeping ourselves safe are beginning to wear holes in our souls.  It is a trying time.  People are coping as best they can.  Tiny moments that distract us from what are now daily frustrations are the things we cling to.  Enjoy your tipple!  ☺️

That's what I mean mysty you  all contribute such interesting info & I'm very limited on my input.. I'm not ashamed as I love concerts .fine dinning  and my husband ( if you seen my posts when he does causal dinning) loves Motocross...we both love live it although he's now doing over 60,s veteran championship in the UK...

He grow up with Marty Smith( blond bombshell from California..) when he started..

Anyone else out there into Motocross...( I know someone posted they know Travis pastrana)sorry can't remember who!!!) We have friends who live almost next door to Travis maybe you know them..anyway as I said I'm not very interesting but love cruising..

Have had to many already mysty .to late...( Are you from Canada??) 

 

[silkismom]

Why is it that every time I put on a mask, my nose starts running?

[Lvshack]

3 minutes ago, silkismom said:

Why is it that every time I put on a mask, my nose starts running?

I know when I get on public transport ( what's that the your saying!! my mask on I start to cough!!!😷 !!!

[Lvshack]

1 hour ago, mysty said:

 

Lvshack, we are all in the same boat (and wishing we were on a ship).  The requirements for keeping ourselves safe are beginning to wear holes in our souls.  It is a trying time.  People are coping as best they can.  Tiny moments that distract us from what are now daily frustrations are the things we cling to.  Enjoy your tipple!  ☺️

Hi me again! I did ask on another post if you were from Canada!! Silly me yes you are..

Can I be so bold to ask where you are from in Canada  .I know we are talking about a huge country ...my husband has family in Saskatchewan..his aunt married a Canadian airforce man (1939-1945 & return with him to Canada after the war he has family there ..

[mysty]

40 minutes ago, Lvshack said:

That's what I mean mysty you  all contribute such interesting info & I'm very limited on my input.. I'm not ashamed as I love concerts .fine dinning  and my husband ( if you seen my posts when he does causal dinning) loves Motocross...we both love live it although he's now doing over 60,s veteran championship in the UK...

He grow up with Marty Smith( blond bombshell from California..) when he started..

Anyone else out there into Motocross...( I know someone posted they know Travis pastrana)sorry can't remember who!!!) We have friends who live almost next door to Travis maybe you know them..anyway as I said I'm not very interesting but love cruising..

Have had to many already mysty .to late...( Are you from Canada??) 

 

 

Yes!  I am a proud Canadian!  🥰    We live in a small town just outside of Ottawa, Ontario.  And it is the interaction here than mitigates the frustration.  No one is looking for grand postings of wisdom and virtue.  Just laughs, food porn, gorgeous scenery, tea and sympathy!  And don't feel that there is a requirement to contribute anything.  Relax and enjoy the distractions!

[TLCOhio]

3 hours ago, Lois R said:

Terry, how long before your results come back? You know many people have said they don't find out for 2 weeks😧

 

They told me that I would know the Covid-19 results in one to two days.  For sure by Monday the latest.  The kidney stone procedure is set for Tuesday am, so, at the very latest, they need to know for total certainty that I am OK prior to that time.  No point in doing the pre-surgery Covid testing if it would take two weeks to know the results.  Too old and "stale" by then.  

 

THANKS!  Enjoy!  Terry in Ohio

[Lois R]

8 minutes ago, TLCOhio said:

 

They told me that I would know the Covid-19 results in one to two days.  For sure by Monday the latest.  The kidney stone procedure is set for Tuesday am, so, at the very latest, they need to know for total certainty that I am OK prior to that time.  No point in doing the pre-surgery Covid testing if it would take two weeks to know the results.  Too old and "stale" by then.  

 

THANKS!  Enjoy!  Terry in Ohio

Hi Terry, that is why I asked..........sure hope they get you those results on Monday!

[Lvshack]

16 minutes ago, TLCOhio said:

 

They told me that I would know the Covid-19 results in one to two days.  For sure by Monday the latest.  The kidney stone procedure is set for Tuesday am, so, at the very latest, they need to know for total certainty that I am OK prior to that time.  No point in doing the pre-surgery Covid testing if it would take two weeks to know the results.  Too old and "stale" by then.  

 

THANKS!  Enjoy!  Terry in Ohio

All the best Terry life can be a ***** .. if you have read my post about my health condition  you will know what I'm dealing with... Keep smiling 😂 I had kidney stones when I was about 25 years old ... Lots more going on now for me .. but very positive 

[zqtchas]

38 minutes ago, mysty said:

 

Yes!  I am a proud Canadian!  🥰    We live in a small town just outside of Ottawa, Ontario.  And it is the interaction here than mitigates the frustration.  No one is looking for grand postings of wisdom and virtue.  Just laughs, food porn, gorgeous scenery, tea and sympathy!  And don't feel that there is a requirement to contribute anything.  Relax and enjoy the distractions!

You are so wise beyond your 29 years of age. 

[clo]

Queso fundido con chorizo y poblanos.

[Daveywavey70]

Nice to hear from you Lvshack. 🙂 

Silkismom, I’m dreading it. We haven’t had to wear a mask so far but it was announced today that In Wales we have to from Monday. 

[TLCOhio]

1 hour ago, Lvshack said:

I'm still quite new to this board & got a little upset & that's not what this board is all about ... I read each day with great interest & find photos & all your knowledge very rewarding... I have since 2013 been living with a cancer myeloma which although not cruable very manageable but hospital is my second home.  I love cruiseing & can't wait to get back asap ( Oct 2021 silversea)  Sending love to all on this site happy cruising 🚢🍾👙 X Terry keep up the good info ( you posted some lovely pictures of bath ...

 

Glad that our Bath/UK friend likes and is getting the "hang"  of things with the Cooler.  Sorry to hear about your cancer challenges.  Makes my kidney stone procedure upcoming Tuesday morning seems fairly easy and simple.  

 

Below from my files are a few visuals taken during our first visit to the UK way back in June 1977.  Was there during the Queen's 25th anniversary celebration doing much in and around London, plus going up to Scotland on an overnight train excursion.  Your Queen is still doing well and setting a great example for all of us "Seasoned Citizens"!  It's been 43 years since that first visit to the UK.  Have been back there in 1998, 2000, 2006, 2008 and 2010.  Need to go back again to the UK, enjoy more, see what's new, explore some areas not yet visited, etc.  BUT, we are in this "lock -down" right now.  

 

THANKS!  Enjoy!  Terry in Ohio

 

From our first visit to the UK in 1977, here are a few visual samples.  Bring back any memories?? The first are from the London area, including in front of Buckingham Palace and the second (as I recall) was at Hampton Court Palace with a jet sneeking into view in the background.  Right?:

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

 

 

From Scotland, first is the famed castle in Edinburgh and second was a countyside  view with some musical style to fit the right location.  Right?:

 

[Lvshack]

1 minute ago, TLCOhio said:

 

Glad that our Bath/UK friend likes and is getting the "hang"  of things with the Cooler.  Sorry to hear about your cancer challenges.  Makes my kidney stone procedure upcoming Tuesday morning seems fairly easy and simple.  

 

Below from my files are a few visuals taken during our first visit to the UK way back in June 1977.  Was there during the Queen's 25th anniversary celebration doing much in and around London, plus going up to Scotland on an overnight train excursion.  Your Queen is still doing well and setting a great example for all of us "Seasoned Citizens"!  It's been 43 years since that first visit to the UK.  Have been back there in 1998, 2000, 2006, 2008 and 2010.  Need to go back again to the UK, enjoy more, see what's new, explore some areas not yet visited, etc.  BUT, we are in this "lock -down" right now.  

 

THANKS!  Enjoy!  Terry in Ohio

 

From our first visit to the UK in 1977, here are a few visual samples.  Bring back any memories?? The first are from the London area, including in front of Buckingham Palace and the second (as I recall) was at Hampton Court Palace with a jet sneeking into view in the background.  Right?:

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

 

 

From Scotland, first is the famed castle in Edinburgh and second was a countyside  view with some musical style to fit the right location.  Right?:

 

wow Terry fantastic photos ( how old are you???,)  I was 21  on your first visit to the UK!!! ( 1977) you have a lot of travel history... Your kidney stones are just as important to you getting through it as my dealing with my cancer ... My stem cell transplant was a very tough ride ..but I'm here & always thinking of next year & years beond.. keeps me going .. hope all goes well for sending positive thoughts 🙏

 

[mysty]

31 minutes ago, zqtchas said:

You are so wise beyond your 29 years of age. 

 

Chas you are a sweet, sweet soul!  Thanks for the laugh and for the vote of confidence!  🥰

[mysty]

30 minutes ago, clo said:

Queso fundido con chorizo y poblanos.

 

 

Please clo...could I have a taste?  ☺️

[Emtbsam]

Lvshack - I posted about selling a house to Travis P.  Where do your friends live?  
 

On another note, Bob will be having a COVID test on Sunday at a drive through site in preparation for a PET scan and a big surgery on Tuesday.  Fingers crossed!

[mysty]

10 minutes ago, Emtbsam said:

Lvshack - I posted about selling a house to Travis P.  Where do your friends live?  
 

On another note, Bob will be having a COVID test on Sunday at a drive through site in preparation for a PET scan and a big surgery on Tuesday.  Fingers crossed!

 

 

See...we need another response button here!  Just saying!  Best wishes for Bob,  Emt!  Hope all goes well!

[clo]

1 hour ago, mysty said:

 

 

Please clo...could I have a taste?  ☺️

You can only imagine how good it is! And super easy. 10oz Oaxaca cheese, grated, 5oz. chorizo crumbled and browned, a couple of Poblanos roasted and pealed and chopped. Mix it up, put in, say, a gratin dish at stick in a 400 oven for about ten minutes. AND we have enough for another meal. And the chorizo we had in the freezer and I had already roasted etc the peppers, pealed and froze. All we had to do was pick up a fresh bag of corn chips. 

[Daveywavey70]

Thoughts are with Bob Emtbsam too xxx

It seems like quite a few coolers are experiencing “interesting times”  right now. If you are reading this post  then I’m happy to confirm to you that you have  a 100% success rate of surviving S*** times so far and may I wish you all a similar success rate for the future. Well not all of it, but I certainly hope the odds hold up for a while. 

 

[clo]

4 minutes ago, Daveywavey70 said:

Thoughts are with Bob Emtbsam too xxx

It seems like quite a few coolers are experiencing “interesting times”  right now. If you are reading this post  then I’m happy to confirm to you that you have  a 100% success rate of surviving S*** times so far and may I wish you all a similar success rate for the future. Well not all of it, but I certainly hope the odds hold up for a while. 

 

We were just talking to our daughter about what a year this has been. And because we live in the West these fires, now totaling maybe 5 million acres, is so awful.

[mysty]

Just now, clo said:

We were just talking to our daughter about what a year this has been. And because we live in the West these fires, now totaling maybe 5 million acres, is so awful.

 

clo...thanks for the recipe.  It will be passed on to Myster!  🙂  The fires are indeed scary!  It just seems like misery piled on misery at this point.  Emphasizes the need to be kind, respectful and sympathetic and empathetic to the struggles many are facing!   

[Daveywavey70]

I’m currently researching my family tree and have had quite a few breakthroughs this week. My mums maternal family has been the easiest to trace as a distant relative has done a lot of the leg work already. I found a portrait of my great great grandfather on my mother’s side who was Police Superintendant of Shrewsbury and I was quite startled to find myself looking at my own eyes and nose on a 170 year old man (pictured below). I was also quite startled to discover that my 9th Great Grandfather was Headmaster of Shrewsbury School in the 1640s (One of the finest Schools in England of its time) and was dismissed by the Parliamentarians for stealing £600 of the schools coffers to give to Charles I. Upon the restoration he was pardoned and reinstated. I’ve found many accounts of what occurred which I’ve found fascinating to read. With my maternal line I’ve got back to 1450 but it gets very difficult beyond there as the Welsh didn’t have surnames. On the paternal side I’ve Only got back to 1690 with a name that absolutely fascinates me, Hercules Underhill. I do have some leads to follow though. Have any other coolers researched their ancestry?

[clo]

2 minutes ago, Daveywavey70 said:

my family tree

That's stunning facial hair! Thanks for sharing.