cruise kitty Posted October 19, 2021 #4251 Share Posted October 19, 2021 10 hours ago, awhfy said: I’m having a real issue on the boards, shows I’m signed in but I can’t respond to anything. Irritating we have decided to fly, neither of us feel like a 2-day drive looking at oil rigs. I’ve been keeping close track of our flights & 🤞🤞🤞. We leave at oh dark really early on Friday. Melody Yup, clearing history & cookies is getting little old 😉 Best wishes for smooth flights & smooth seas, hope you have a wonderful cruise 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruise kitty Posted October 19, 2021 #4252 Share Posted October 19, 2021 Sherri, I hear you the pain these boards have been for the last month or so... Enjoy your "fall weather" lol, that must take some getting used to for you! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruise kitty Posted October 21, 2021 #4253 Share Posted October 21, 2021 @cruisemom42 your Braves are killing me 😭 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruisemom42 Posted October 21, 2021 #4254 Share Posted October 21, 2021 10 minutes ago, cruise kitty said: @cruisemom42 your Braves are killing me 😭 Oh, we've had so many last minute chokes, we deserve this one!!!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhsocal Posted October 21, 2021 #4255 Share Posted October 21, 2021 Lois, did you visit any beaches in that area? Heard they have some beautiful ones. Have a safe trip home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slidergirl Posted October 21, 2021 Author #4256 Share Posted October 21, 2021 Melody - have safe travels and a wonderful cruise! Yay! A blue sky day for once. And, temp will get up in the 50s. I have to drive down to the airport to have my Global Entry interview. I hope it's as easy as the first (and only) one I had. It's my second renewal. After this is done, all my necessary travel docs are ready to go for next Summer. Since I have to drive into the Valley, I might stop by Trader Joe's on the way back. I want to pick up some of the Argentinian shrimp that they have frozen - some sheet pan dinners are in the works. And, I want to get some of their soups. Melody - when you had your dental work done, did you use protein drinks as your liquid meals? I'm thinking I'm going to have to use something easy to "eat" when I get my inlay work done in 2 weeks. I have a Blend Jet so I can make lots of interesting smoothies, but I need some protein in the mix. OOTD: jeans on the bottom and a chambray/white stripe shirt. I may or may not add a "man vest" to finish off the look. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare PurpleHays Posted October 21, 2021 #4257 Share Posted October 21, 2021 I do love grandkid time! I have one here, one in California, and four in the STL area. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slidergirl Posted October 21, 2021 Author #4258 Share Posted October 21, 2021 Well, a 40 minute drive down to the airport for a less-than-5-minute Global Entry "interview". The officer couldn't figure out why I was down for an interview and not just automatically renewed. When I mentioned it was my 2nd renewal, his lightbulb came on. Apparently there some new additional criteria since I enrolled, the program flagged me. We didn't have anything except that 5 second chat, then new fingerprints and a photo. If nothing else, I got to see the new airport entry. It's nice and big and roomy. I heard that the walk to the gates is painful though until the tram is put in (like 2 years out). I did go to TJ's. It ended up being a "holy cr*p" moment since the goodies I always get for Thanksgiving are out. Some salads, some frozen stuff. Strangely, they were basically out off all things pumpkin - one clerk said they haven't received another shipment. Glad I stocked up in that case! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anita Latte Posted October 22, 2021 #4259 Share Posted October 22, 2021 8 hours ago, slidergirl said: I have a Blend Jet so I can make lots of interesting smoothies, but I need some protein in the mix. You didn’t ask me but we’ve had to add protein to smoothies and after trying many different kinds…the absolute BEST is straight up collagen powder from grass fed cows. This is the brand we use: https://www.target.com/p/garden-of-life-grass-fed-collagen-peptides-dietary-supplement-9-87oz/-/A-76614087?ref=tgt_adv_XS000000&AFID=google_pla_df&fndsrc=tmnv&DFA=71700000079683306&CPNG=PLA_DVM%2B0060H00000uK4nmQAC-Garden+of+Life_Google_Always+on_2021_Fllight_AO&adgroup=PLA_Garden+of+Life&LID=700000001393753pgs&network=g&device=m&location=9011776&gbraid=0AAAAAD-5dfbQ7kRvBybrM8FG4SsAnC7v8&gbraid=0AAAAAD-5dfbQ7kRvBybrM8FG4SsAnC7v8&gclid=CjwKCAjwn8SLBhAyEiwAHNTJbcvkffQPETMZSdGFq6E8eaxnDg-E-OB3AZSxBzoeMW1uwTz5du73ZxoCd9YQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds Just in case that link doesn’t work. It’s the Garden of Life brand without any added flavor. It absolutely disappears in a smoothie…no chalky powder texture and absolutely no flavor. It’s an excellent source of protein. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slidergirl Posted October 22, 2021 Author #4260 Share Posted October 22, 2021 14 hours ago, Anita Latte said: You didn’t ask me but we’ve had to add protein to smoothies and after trying many different kinds…the absolute BEST is straight up collagen powder from grass fed cows. This is the brand we use: https://www.target.com/p/garden-of-life-grass-fed-collagen-peptides-dietary-supplement-9-87oz/-/A-76614087?ref=tgt_adv_XS000000&AFID=google_pla_df&fndsrc=tmnv&DFA=71700000079683306&CPNG=PLA_DVM%2B0060H00000uK4nmQAC-Garden+of+Life_Google_Always+on_2021_Fllight_AO&adgroup=PLA_Garden+of+Life&LID=700000001393753pgs&network=g&device=m&location=9011776&gbraid=0AAAAAD-5dfbQ7kRvBybrM8FG4SsAnC7v8&gbraid=0AAAAAD-5dfbQ7kRvBybrM8FG4SsAnC7v8&gclid=CjwKCAjwn8SLBhAyEiwAHNTJbcvkffQPETMZSdGFq6E8eaxnDg-E-OB3AZSxBzoeMW1uwTz5du73ZxoCd9YQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds Just in case that link doesn’t work. It’s the Garden of Life brand without any added flavor. It absolutely disappears in a smoothie…no chalky powder texture and absolutely no flavor. It’s an excellent source of protein. Thanks Anita! I know Melody had dental work done this year and had done liquid. I didn't mean to shut out everyone else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anita Latte Posted October 22, 2021 #4261 Share Posted October 22, 2021 1 hour ago, slidergirl said: Thanks Anita! I know Melody had dental work done this year and had done liquid. I didn't mean to shut out everyone else. You betcha...DH had dental surgery earlier this year and was required to eat soft foods, idk if you will be on full on liquid or if you will be on "soft foods" following whatever you have done. My local library had this book: https://www.amazon.com/Foods-Easier-Eating-Cookbook-Follow/dp/0757002900/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&qid=1634921077&qsid=131-4911556-5119923&refinements=p_27%3ASandra+Woodruff&s=books&sr=1-1&sres=0757002900%2C1583330844%2C0757004210%2C0757004202%2C0895296306%2C0757004296%2C0895298600%2C1583332014%2C1583332375%2C0895296683%2C0895298619%2C0895297485%2C0895296292%2CB000I35Q1M%2C0895298805%2C0806906901 IDK if your library would or if the look inside is enough to get some ideas but this was a helpful book for understanding what might or might not interfere with healing (foods that get caught vs. food that doesn't) while having some "real" food and not just liquid for however long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slidergirl Posted October 22, 2021 Author #4262 Share Posted October 22, 2021 thanks Anita! I know it's a 2 part process and I'm supposed to be careful of what I eat inbetween the processes. Well, I had an email a little while ago - my Global Entry is approved. Kind of a waste of my time yesterday. At least I didn't have to fly somewhere to get it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lois R Posted October 22, 2021 #4263 Share Posted October 22, 2021 Hi girls,😀 I got home very late last night......like 1am.......had a VERY close connection in Atlanta but I did make it. My flight from Amsterdam left over an hour late and I barely had enough time to get to my gate. The only good thing was going through customs....there was NO line and for anyone flying in/out of Hartsfield knows that is not normal. But I guess when you arrive from overseas in the late evening, there are not a lot of flights. Anyway, by the time I reached the gate for my flight home, they were already boarding. Normally Atlanta is BUSY all day/night long......... I had a fantastic time......Lisbon and the Islands around are beautiful!!!!!!!! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruise kitty Posted October 22, 2021 #4264 Share Posted October 22, 2021 21 hours ago, Anita Latte said: You didn’t ask me but we’ve had to add protein to smoothies and after trying many different kinds…the absolute BEST is straight up collagen powder from grass fed cows. This is the brand we use: https://www.target.com/p/garden-of-life-grass-fed-collagen-peptides-dietary-supplement-9-87oz/-/A-76614087?ref=tgt_adv_XS000000&AFID=google_pla_df&fndsrc=tmnv&DFA=71700000079683306&CPNG=PLA_DVM%2B0060H00000uK4nmQAC-Garden+of+Life_Google_Always+on_2021_Fllight_AO&adgroup=PLA_Garden+of+Life&LID=700000001393753pgs&network=g&device=m&location=9011776&gbraid=0AAAAAD-5dfbQ7kRvBybrM8FG4SsAnC7v8&gbraid=0AAAAAD-5dfbQ7kRvBybrM8FG4SsAnC7v8&gclid=CjwKCAjwn8SLBhAyEiwAHNTJbcvkffQPETMZSdGFq6E8eaxnDg-E-OB3AZSxBzoeMW1uwTz5du73ZxoCd9YQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds Just in case that link doesn’t work. It’s the Garden of Life brand without any added flavor. It absolutely disappears in a smoothie…no chalky powder texture and absolutely no flavor. It’s an excellent source of protein. Anita, great to hear from you! I was worried about you... sounds like everything is fine & you just took some time off 🙂 I was revisiting your wonderful Alaska review from a few years back.... we had a great time in Alaska a few weeks ago, & your tips helped! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruise kitty Posted October 22, 2021 #4265 Share Posted October 22, 2021 2 minutes ago, Lois R said: Hi girls,😀 I got home very late last night......like 1am.......had a VERY close connection in Atlanta but I did make it. My flight from Amsterdam left over an hour late and I barely had enough time to get to my gate. The only good thing was going through customs....there was NO line and for anyone flying in/out of Hartsfield knows that is not normal. But I guess when you arrive from overseas in the late evening, there are not a lot of flights. Anyway, by the time I reached the gate for my flight home, they were already boarding. Normally Atlanta is BUSY all day/night long......... Welcome home, Lois! Dang, that sounds like a tough travel time, arriving in middle of night, but maybe it helped with jet lag? Sounds like you really enjoyed the new places you visited 🙂 So where are you off to next, lol 😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruise kitty Posted October 22, 2021 #4266 Share Posted October 22, 2021 @awhfy Bon Voyage & Happy , Safe travels to you, hope your flights were great & more or less on time (that seems to be best one can hope for right now) Happy Sailing to you! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slidergirl Posted October 23, 2021 Author #4267 Share Posted October 23, 2021 Welcome home to our intrepid traveler!!! So happy to hear that you had a good time. Connecting flights are a PIA. Not a nice way to end a trip. Rainy day again. Rain or snow for the next 5 days or so. Ugh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruisemom42 Posted October 23, 2021 #4268 Share Posted October 23, 2021 17 hours ago, Lois R said: Hi girls,😀 I got home very late last night......like 1am.......had a VERY close connection in Atlanta but I did make it. My flight from Amsterdam left over an hour late and I barely had enough time to get to my gate. The only good thing was going through customs....there was NO line and for anyone flying in/out of Hartsfield knows that is not normal. But I guess when you arrive from overseas in the late evening, there are not a lot of flights. Anyway, by the time I reached the gate for my flight home, they were already boarding. Normally Atlanta is BUSY all day/night long......... I had a fantastic time......Lisbon and the Islands around are beautiful!!!!!!!! Hi Lois, welcome back. Hope you're fully recovered from your long travel day. Looking forward to hearing more about your trip and the cruise. 😃 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lois R Posted October 23, 2021 #4269 Share Posted October 23, 2021 Thanks for the welcome back..........Melody is now cruising? I forgot.....hope they have a wonderful time. Debbie, I have a 15 night Caribbean cruise booked for December😀....Dec 2nd-17th. Not sure how much I will even get off the ship for that one. After that? A b2b in April..........Lisbon to Barcelona and then Barcelona to Rome.........17 nights. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruise kitty Posted October 23, 2021 #4270 Share Posted October 23, 2021 2 hours ago, Lois R said: Thanks for the welcome back..........Melody is now cruising? I forgot.....hope they have a wonderful time. Debbie, I have a 15 night Caribbean cruise booked for December😀....Dec 2nd-17th. Not sure how much I will even get off the ship for that one. After that? A b2b in April..........Lisbon to Barcelona and then Barcelona to Rome.........17 nights. Oh my gosh, you are indeed an intrepid traveler! I think Melody is embarking today... seems like our little group here is doing our best to make up for lost travel time 😉 In your case, you should just have a permanently packed toiletry bag lol 😉 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awhfy Posted October 24, 2021 #4271 Share Posted October 24, 2021 On 10/21/2021 at 12:09 PM, slidergirl said: Melody - have safe travels and a wonderful cruise! Yay! A blue sky day for once. And, temp will get up in the 50s. I have to drive down to the airport to have my Global Entry interview. I hope it's as easy as the first (and only) one I had. It's my second renewal. After this is done, all my necessary travel docs are ready to go for next Summer. Since I have to drive into the Valley, I might stop by Trader Joe's on the way back. I want to pick up some of the Argentinian shrimp that they have frozen - some sheet pan dinners are in the works. And, I want to get some of their soups. Melody - when you had your dental work done, did you use protein drinks as your liquid meals? I'm thinking I'm going to have to use something easy to "eat" when I get my inlay work done in 2 weeks. I have a Blend Jet so I can make lots of interesting smoothies, but I need some protein in the mix. OOTD: jeans on the bottom and a chambray/white stripe shirt. I may or may not add a "man vest" to finish off the look. I lived on the Costco Premier Protein drinks & the taste good. Favorite is vanilla then chocolate. They do well in blender with fruit too 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awhfy Posted October 24, 2021 #4272 Share Posted October 24, 2021 Made it safely (& 30 minutes early to Houston). Great driver to Galveston. Staying at Harbor House (400’ from the cruise terminal). Nice flat walk. Two fabulous dinners & wandering around The Strand. We board tomorrow. Right now we are having one of the best thunderstorms ever. Hope it gets it out of its system!!! We all tested negative yesterday!!! Melody 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lois R Posted October 24, 2021 #4273 Share Posted October 24, 2021 Hi Melody, hope you have a wonderful cruise🙂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruise kitty Posted October 24, 2021 #4274 Share Posted October 24, 2021 1 hour ago, awhfy said: Made it safely (& 30 minutes early to Houston). Great driver to Galveston. Staying at Harbor House (400’ from the cruise terminal). Nice flat walk. Two fabulous dinners & wandering around The Strand. We board tomorrow. Right now we are having one of the best thunderstorms ever. Hope it gets it out of its system!!! We all tested negative yesterday!!! Melody Congrats on your negative test! Hope you have a lovely time, enjoy 😊 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruise kitty Posted October 25, 2021 #4275 Share Posted October 25, 2021 Hi ladies, happy Monday! Working from home as it’s pouring rain here (much needed). Going to try & post some pics of the house flip that consumed our summer. These are a few before shots: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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