CaptnG Posted August 31, 2018 #201 Share Posted August 31, 2018 Have to know.. as shown on the menu pic, what are clam chowder nuggets?! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idahospud Posted August 31, 2018 #202 Share Posted August 31, 2018 Have to know.. as shown on the menu pic, what are clam chowder nuggets?! Sent from my iPhone using Forums I asked last night...the supervisor said they were like clam fritters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carolina Cruisers 2 Posted September 1, 2018 #203 Share Posted September 1, 2018 So all in all ...it was a good cruise for Pia. Right? See you next time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pia1913 Posted September 1, 2018 Author #204 Share Posted September 1, 2018 So all in all ...it was a good cruise for Pia. Right? See you next time! Yes Franky. Hope to see you soon. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miss prairie girl Posted September 1, 2018 #205 Share Posted September 1, 2018 Thank you, Pia, for your entertaining updates .....we were on Caribbean Princess the end of April.....your updates brought back some very pleasant memories! Happy cruising! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronxgirl25 Posted September 1, 2018 #206 Share Posted September 1, 2018 Thanks for taking us along on your cruise. I had a good time. [emoji6] it was great to read you back in action! See you soon. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crzn-Life Posted September 1, 2018 #207 Share Posted September 1, 2018 Pia, It was so good to have you back. Sorry we missed you. It is going to be hard for you to go on another ship with the old, sloooow internet! We’re on the Coral in a couple of weeks and I know we’re going to miss it. Heck, I’m at home now and I miss it![emoji50] Safe travels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pia1913 Posted September 1, 2018 Author #208 Share Posted September 1, 2018 Thanks for taking us along on your cruise. I had a good time. [emoji6] it was great to read you back in action! See you soon. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Sounds better than being "missing in action." :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronxgirl25 Posted September 1, 2018 #209 Share Posted September 1, 2018 Sounds better than being "missing in action." :D 🤣 A lot better! [emoji23] Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caribill Posted September 1, 2018 #210 Share Posted September 1, 2018 It's good to see Pia back again with an all new "Live" thread. Many people agree. On the first page of threads, only the one on the *****, a thread started several months ago, has more views than this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyCruiserettu Posted September 1, 2018 #211 Share Posted September 1, 2018 I have a copy of the Patter from Coral Princess with Pia and Mike as most traveled. I know Pia doesn't say how many days she has but the Patter does show how many at that point on their 75th cruise with Princess - way back in 2014. I won't say how many though. :cool: I know it's been a hard time for Pia but it's good to see her back again with an all new "Live" thread. I was on that trip. I don't keep the Patters, but I remembered Pia and Mike as I had become familiar with her through her CC posts. That would have been May of 2014, IIRC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrak Posted September 1, 2018 #212 Share Posted September 1, 2018 You trying to make me cry, Michael? Thank you. :) See you on the Emerald. Or before. No, Pia. I'm not trying to make you cry. I'm just hoping you can remember all of the truly wonderful times because that's what is important. I woke up last Thursday and started to get out of bed when the most incredible pain gripped my chest. My wife was lying asleep and unknowing right by me. As it turned out it was a pulmonary embolism - a blood clot that had hit my lung. The pain was breathtaking - literally. As I was silently (not by choice but I was suddenly incapable of making a sound) thinking I might die right there and then I was oddly clear in my head and my main worry wasn't for myself. I was suddenly very worried for my wife. I have never met you (as you know) but have followed you for quite some time here on CC. From what I have read I feel sure that Mike was - as I was for my wife - likely more concerned for you than for himself. Remember the good times. Remember the laughter. Heck, even remember the times you wanted to sock him in the head. (There probably were such times.) Remember and rejoice. Yes, I know it's "easy to say and hard to do" but - in that eons long (probably 30 seconds) I had last week when my chest was being crushed and I couldn't make a sound and my wife was sleeping peacefully by my side - I know I was more concerned with her future happiness than my (as I thought) imminent departure. I sincerely hope I haven't over stepped the boundaries of what is acceptable or what I should have said. If I have then I sincerely apologize but, from what I have gathered from your many past postings, it seems to me that you and Mike had many (Many!) wonderful times together and I hope you will always be able to focus on those times despite the devastating loss you have suffered. I don't know you and I didn't know Mike but I am betting that is what he would want as well. We will actually meet on an upcoming cruise and if you feel like walking up to me and slapping the crap out of me I promise I won't protest. I truly wish you all the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pia1913 Posted September 1, 2018 Author #213 Share Posted September 1, 2018 Good Morning from Ft. Lauderdale where we are parked at pier 2. And so, all things start and end as do cruises. Some long, some short. I want to thank you all for cruising along with me and participating in what mostly is my nonsensical chatter. When I see how many hits this thread has had, it's just like I never left. Right now I have several cruises booked, though the next one on Princess is not scheduled until October of next year. But I did purchase several FCC's, so look for me somewhere along the way. Thank you again for being here. And a special thank you to Michael who knows exactly how to put things in perspective. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOLIVITA LADY Posted September 1, 2018 #214 Share Posted September 1, 2018 It was nice to have you back and hope we get to enjoy more “live” reports from you in the future. Hope to meet you onboard in 2019. Jackie Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare geoherb Posted September 1, 2018 #215 Share Posted September 1, 2018 We were up early watching the CB come into port this morning. Welcome back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruzinNoony Posted September 1, 2018 #216 Share Posted September 1, 2018 Welcome home, Pia. I loved reading your posts. Wish I was there with you. See you in a few weeks!!:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pia1913 Posted September 1, 2018 Author #217 Share Posted September 1, 2018 Went to supermarket, All unpacked, laundry in washing machine. Amazing how the real world gets you all the time. Bye again and see you soon. :D:D:):) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winncruiser Posted September 1, 2018 #218 Share Posted September 1, 2018 No, Pia. I'm not trying to make you cry. I'm just hoping you can remember all of the truly wonderful times because that's what is important. I woke up last Thursday and started to get out of bed when the most incredible pain gripped my chest. My wife was lying asleep and unknowing right by me. As it turned out it was a pulmonary embolism - a blood clot that had hit my lung. The pain was breathtaking - literally. As I was silently (not by choice but I was suddenly incapable of making a sound) thinking I might die right there and then I was oddly clear in my head and my main worry wasn't for myself. I was suddenly very worried for my wife. I have never met you (as you know) but have followed you for quite some time here on CC. From what I have read I feel sure that Mike was - as I was for my wife - likely more concerned for you than for himself. Remember the good times. Remember the laughter. Heck, even remember the times you wanted to sock him in the head. (There probably were such times.) Remember and rejoice. Yes, I know it's "easy to say and hard to do" but - in that eons long (probably 30 seconds) I had last week when my chest was being crushed and I couldn't make a sound and my wife was sleeping peacefully by my side - I know I was more concerned with her future happiness than my (as I thought) imminent departure. I sincerely hope I haven't over stepped the boundaries of what is acceptable or what I should have said. If I have then I sincerely apologize but, from what I have gathered from your many past postings, it seems to me that you and Mike had many (Many!) wonderful times together and I hope you will always be able to focus on those times despite the devastating loss you have suffered. I don't know you and I didn't know Mike but I am betting that is what he would want as well. We will actually meet on an upcoming cruise and if you feel like walking up to me and slapping the crap out of me I promise I won't protest. I truly wish you all the best. I am literally crying after reading this post. And now worrying about my husband’s health. Cause I want MANY more years of cruising together! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ceilie1 Posted September 1, 2018 #219 Share Posted September 1, 2018 No, Pia. I'm not trying to make you cry. I'm just hoping you can remember all of the truly wonderful times because that's what is important. I woke up last Thursday and started to get out of bed when the most incredible pain gripped my chest. My wife was lying asleep and unknowing right by me. As it turned out it was a pulmonary embolism - a blood clot that had hit my lung. The pain was breathtaking - literally. As I was silently (not by choice but I was suddenly incapable of making a sound) thinking I might die right there and then I was oddly clear in my head and my main worry wasn't for myself. I was suddenly very worried for my wife. I have never met you (as you know) but have followed you for quite some time here on CC. From what I have read I feel sure that Mike was - as I was for my wife - likely more concerned for you than for himself. Remember the good times. Remember the laughter. Heck, even remember the times you wanted to sock him in the head. (There probably were such times.) Remember and rejoice. Yes, I know it's "easy to say and hard to do" but - in that eons long (probably 30 seconds) I had last week when my chest was being crushed and I couldn't make a sound and my wife was sleeping peacefully by my side - I know I was more concerned with her future happiness than my (as I thought) imminent departure. I sincerely hope I haven't over stepped the boundaries of what is acceptable or what I should have said. If I have then I sincerely apologize but, from what I have gathered from your many past postings, it seems to me that you and Mike had many (Many!) wonderful times together and I hope you will always be able to focus on those times despite the devastating loss you have suffered. I don't know you and I didn't know Mike but I am betting that is what he would want as well. We will actually meet on an upcoming cruise and if you feel like walking up to me and slapping the crap out of me I promise I won't protest. I truly wish you all the best. Thrak, I too had tears running down my cheeks! No one will ever be "slapping the crap out of you" A big hug would be in order. Your wife is so very lucky to have you as you are to have her! I am so glad I am married to someone like you. Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nonnie1975 Posted September 1, 2018 #220 Share Posted September 1, 2018 Thanks Pia for your daily travelogue. I logged on every day to see what you had posted. I don't know you, but I feel your loss. Love and hugs and looking forward to your next cruise and your daily comments. Going on the Caribbean in October and looking forward to our cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idahospud Posted September 1, 2018 #221 Share Posted September 1, 2018 Sorry Deb. Good intentions sometimes get skewed by other stuff. See you on another cruise eventually. Absolutely! Glad you made it home safely. We're back to Princess Cays tomorrow. Take care! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted September 1, 2018 #222 Share Posted September 1, 2018 Thanks for taking us along again and for continuing my cruise vicariously through you! :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobby3334 Posted September 1, 2018 #223 Share Posted September 1, 2018 There is a wonderful thread similar to this by someone aboard in August the cruise from Southampton to Norway. His pics are absolutely fantastic. I am trying to search it out. An evening of great pleasure like reading Pia. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdngrl Posted September 1, 2018 #224 Share Posted September 1, 2018 thank you pia. i'm glad that you are back. even though, as a foodie, i don't understand the whole "chicken and broccoli" thing. i love to read your chatter. i'm glad you got lots of reading in and had a relaxing time. michael (thrak), thank you for your post; i'm glad you are still with us. that was a wonderful heart-felt (hahaha, as i wrote it, i thought what i said!) post. and a wake up call to those like me who need to be reminded to live and enjoy each day we have. i hope you don't have any more scares! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdsqrl Posted September 2, 2018 #225 Share Posted September 2, 2018 Thrak, you left us in suspense. Did you live? Seriously, hope you're okay now. Pia, as always, a pleasure to cruise virtually with you. The bookworm I am demands to know: what books were you reading? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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