nordski Posted September 26, 2021 #876 Share Posted September 26, 2021 Apparently we have reached the level of 80% adults vaccinated in Ontario, and are awaiting authorization for the under-12’s to receive their dose. I will also note that I received an email today from a reputable source, The Cleveland Clinic, debating whether “real” maple syrup is a healthier choice than products made from cane sugar. There is at least one poster on this forum who already knows the answer to this question, but I know that scientific research will make the case for Azamara providing the real syrup on board even more compelling. 😄 Autumn is in the air, and I took several photos of the cacophony of Canada Geese on our lake. Lacking an informative discussion board like Cruise Critic , there apparently was much noisy debate about rules and flight paths to head to the southern USA. There were many more geese than I could capture. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the mice Posted September 26, 2021 #877 Share Posted September 26, 2021 Nordski, you are making me wish I was in Canada. Was supposed to go this week, but sadly as I have previously shared here, DH didn't want to go and so we are home. However, we just got our Pfizer booster shots on Friday - and were both knocked for a loop this weekend. I never had a reaction to the first 2 doses, but I sure did for this one. DH had a reaction to shot 2 and even more for this one. Feeling better now, and hope travel, more than local, will be in our future soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nordski Posted September 27, 2021 #878 Share Posted September 27, 2021 (edited) 5 hours ago, the mice said: Nordski, you are making me wish I was in Canada. Was supposed to go this week, but sadly as I have previously shared here, DH didn't want to go and so we are home. However, we just got our Pfizer booster shots on Friday - and were both knocked for a loop this weekend. I never had a reaction to the first 2 doses, but I sure did for this one. DH had a reaction to shot 2 and even more for this one. Feeling better now, and hope travel, more than local, will be in our future soon. Ahh, but most of the geese will agree with your DH and will be flying in your direction, perhaps partially using a route down the beautiful Hudson River. A few stalwarts will stay here; that may be foolish. We will be welcoming the Yankees in Toronto for an important series and, perhaps being less adventurous like your husband, I have no intention of attending in person now that the capacity limit of the ball park has been doubled. Glad that you’ve had your booster shot although not for the resultant side effects. Our youngest had hers (she is immunocompromised) with no issues. We are looking forward to ours, but the under 12’s will be a higher priority. Edited September 27, 2021 by nordski 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the mice Posted September 27, 2021 #879 Share Posted September 27, 2021 13 minutes ago, nordski said: Our youngest had hers (she is immunocompromised) with no issues. We are looking forward to ours, but the under 12’s will be a higher priority. Happy to hear your youngest had no side effects from her latest shot. I suppose we should be thankful that we were easily able to get our boosters, unlike the ordeal of getting our first two. My 2nd was on a beautiful sunny day, but 2 days later my DH had to stand in a blizzard for 90 minutes! Good thing we are OK with winter and snow - we actually traveled to Canada on a number of occasions in the wintertime, since we used to X-C ski (now I've got osteo, so worry about a fall/hip fracture, and DH's knees aren't what they used to be 😄). We once spent 5 days in Quebec City in late November - freezing temps, snow - we loved that trip! So, we look forward to a trip north once DH is more comfortable - but maybe in warmer weather. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nordski Posted September 27, 2021 #880 Share Posted September 27, 2021 12 hours ago, the mice said: Happy to hear your youngest had no side effects from her latest shot. I suppose we should be thankful that we were easily able to get our boosters, unlike the ordeal of getting our first two. My 2nd was on a beautiful sunny day, but 2 days later my DH had to stand in a blizzard for 90 minutes! Good thing we are OK with winter and snow - we actually traveled to Canada on a number of occasions in the wintertime, since we used to X-C ski (now I've got osteo, so worry about a fall/hip fracture, and DH's knees aren't what they used to be 😄). We once spent 5 days in Quebec City in late November - freezing temps, snow - we loved that trip! So, we look forward to a trip north once DH is more comfortable - but maybe in warmer weather. What wonderful memories you have and they reminded me of our trips to XSki in Quebec. I hope, as present conditions improve, you can revisit “La Belle Province” and, of course, return to Azamara. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mackdogmolly Posted September 27, 2021 #881 Share Posted September 27, 2021 On 9/26/2021 at 12:23 PM, nordski said: will also note that I received an email today from a reputable source, The Cleveland Clinic, debating whether “real” maple syrup is a healthier choice than products made from cane sugar. Them’s fighting words! https://www.parkersmaple.com/blogs/blog/the-sugar-wars-maple-syrup-vs-cane-sugar 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nordski Posted September 28, 2021 #882 Share Posted September 28, 2021 19 hours ago, Mackdogmolly said: Them’s fighting words! https://www.parkersmaple.com/blogs/blog/the-sugar-wars-maple-syrup-vs-cane-sugar I shared The Cleveland Clinic assessment with a cruise buddy who accused me of “confirmation bias” in my reading of it. Hurtfully, she also has accused me of being a “syrup snob”. I would forward your article, but I fear she will not be joining any crusade to pressure Azamara to stock Mother Nature’s magic syrup. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mackdogmolly Posted September 28, 2021 #883 Share Posted September 28, 2021 1 hour ago, nordski said: I shared The Cleveland Clinic assessment with a cruise buddy who accused me of “confirmation bias” in my reading of it. Hurtfully, she also has accused me of being a “syrup snob”. I would forward your article, but I fear she will not be joining any crusade to pressure Azamara to stock Mother Nature’s magic syrup. I will happily cop to being a syrup snob! 😀 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy The Wanderer Posted September 28, 2021 #884 Share Posted September 28, 2021 4 hours ago, nordski said: Hurtfully, she also has accused me of being a “syrup snob”. Guilty! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the mice Posted October 4, 2021 #885 Share Posted October 4, 2021 Paging Tom47 - This article just came to my email today. I'm going to assume you and your wife have seen all of them. https://www.thediscoverer.com/blog/15-swoon-worthy-covered-bridges-in-the-u-s/YFUE_i-BWwAGfczR? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom47 Posted October 6, 2021 #886 Share Posted October 6, 2021 On 10/4/2021 at 4:44 PM, the mice said: Paging Tom47 - This article just came to my email today. I'm going to assume you and your wife have seen all of them. https://www.thediscoverer.com/blog/15-swoon-worthy-covered-bridges-in-the-u-s/YFUE_i-BWwAGfczR? We have seen all but one, Goodpasture bridge in Oregon. We are currently on a Columbia river cruise , but will not get to see any covered bridges this trip. We have seen Mt.St Helens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the mice Posted October 6, 2021 #887 Share Posted October 6, 2021 25 minutes ago, Tom47 said: We have seen all but one, Goodpasture bridge in Oregon. We are currently on a Columbia river cruise , but will not get to see any covered bridges this trip. We have seen Mt.St Helens. Ooh - so close but so far? Nice to see you are on a cruise and Mt. St. Helens is "behaving." Enjoy! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandma Cruising Posted October 13, 2021 Author #888 Share Posted October 13, 2021 Couldn’t resist taking a photo of these lovely autumn berries on our riverside walk today. I think it’s a Spindle Tree (Euonymus Europaeus) but I’m not certain - anyone else know for sure? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MNgardens Posted October 13, 2021 #889 Share Posted October 13, 2021 I would take the ducks and the geese over the silently circling turkey vultures. Every year we seem to be on their migration path. This year about 30 even bedded down for the night in the trees behind our house. All the rest of the birds and animals were dead silent. Apologies if the photos show up as poor quality. I was working off of a cell phone. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nordski Posted October 22, 2021 #890 Share Posted October 22, 2021 About a year ago, Grandmacruising posted pictures of the mighty Humber in Yorkshire and I marvelled at the difference between it and its local namesake. So, below, I’ve included a photo to illustrate the nature of our local waterway which is one of three Ontario rivers that have their headwaters in our community. I also included the sign which clearly identifies said River since some may be skeptical that it shares the name. In Covid news our rate of infection has stabilized at a rather low number. Consequently we will see a lessening of restrictions. As for travel, it will soon be permitted to travel for leisure reasons, although one must have downloaded a QR code to prove double vaccination. It is anticipated that very soon doses will be approved for 5-11 year olds, the last remaining cohort that has been ineligible so far. And in personal news, I have followed the posts of those who are now cruising and we have firmed up plans for an Iceland itinerary. Although, we have just received notice that the Edinburgh Military Tattoo is back this summer and that remains a priority. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandma Cruising Posted October 24, 2021 Author #891 Share Posted October 24, 2021 I can certainly see the difference, nordski! We woke up to a beautiful sunrise this morning. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloodaxe Posted October 24, 2021 #892 Share Posted October 24, 2021 (edited) 30 minutes ago, Grandma Cruising said: I can certainly see the difference, nordski! We woke up to a beautiful sunrise this morning. We had them same view looking towards Hull (eastwards) but just a while later looking towards Leeds (westwards) we had a beautiful double rainbow, sorry no pictures. Edited October 24, 2021 by Bloodaxe 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nordski Posted October 24, 2021 #893 Share Posted October 24, 2021 7 hours ago, Grandma Cruising said: I can certainly see the difference, nordski! We woke up to a beautiful sunrise this morning. First, I must apologize for misspelling your name on this forum. Given your presence here and dedication to making it a better place, I shouldn’t have made that error. Secondly, I will concede that our Humber is rather larger at its mouth where it empties into Lake Ontario. But it still would not be an attraction as is the Yorkshire and Humber region in England. I still don’t know what our settlers were thinking when they named the Ontario river. As travel becomes more viable we do hope to see that magnificent River in person. Perhaps we can combine that visit with The Edinburgh Tattoo. Finally, thanks to you and Bloodaxe for continuing to whet our appetite. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Host Jazzbeau Posted October 24, 2021 #894 Share Posted October 24, 2021 The review of my recent Noble Caledonia Hebridean Sky cruise (B2B from Valletta to Naples and then circumnavigation of Sicily) is now available on Cruise Critic [link below]. A more detailed day-by-day blog with lots of pictures is available here: https://jazzbeauxmediterraneanblog2021.wordpress.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandma Cruising Posted October 25, 2021 Author #895 Share Posted October 25, 2021 10 hours ago, Host Jazzbeau said: The review of my recent Noble Caledonia Hebridean Sky cruise (B2B from Valletta to Naples and then circumnavigation of Sicily) is now available on Cruise Critic [link below]. A more detailed day-by-day blog with lots of pictures is available here: https://jazzbeauxmediterraneanblog2021.wordpress.com/ Thanks for posting the link to your cruise review Host Jazzbeau. It was fascinating - I thoroughly enjoyed reading it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandma Cruising Posted October 25, 2021 Author #896 Share Posted October 25, 2021 15 hours ago, nordski said: First, I must apologize for misspelling your name on this forum. Given your presence here and dedication to making it a better place, I shouldn’t have made that error. Secondly, I will concede that our Humber is rather larger at its mouth where it empties into Lake Ontario. But it still would not be an attraction as is the Yorkshire and Humber region in England. I still don’t know what our settlers were thinking when they named the Ontario river. As travel becomes more viable we do hope to see that magnificent River in person. Perhaps we can combine that visit with The Edinburgh Tattoo. Finally, thanks to you and Bloodaxe for continuing to whet our appetite. Don’t worry about my name - I answer to anything! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nordski Posted November 11, 2021 #897 Share Posted November 11, 2021 This week the American border was opened for nonessential travel from Canada and the TV news shows couldn't contain their excitement as they ran stock footage of border crossings. Interestingly, the only reports of congestion were from Quebec, and that suggests that, a/ there are fewer crossing points, or b/ the Green Mountains of Vermont are a greater attraction than the Adirondacks of New York State. Mackdogmolly may have thoughts on that. To return to Canada you need a recent PCR test or to accept a 14-day quarantine. CBC news reported on a Quebec gentleman who was disturbed by the $200.00 fee to visit his second home in Vermont. Not knowing more of his story, social media was not sympathetic. I am willing to pay that fee if I can escape the yardwork of collecting fallen leaves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mackdogmolly Posted November 11, 2021 #898 Share Posted November 11, 2021 2 hours ago, nordski said: Interestingly, the only reports of congestion were from Quebec, and that suggests that, a/ there are fewer crossing points, or b/ the Green Mountains of Vermont are a greater attraction than the Adirondacks of New York State. Yes, Quebecers love VT and we love Quebec! I think that there are only two crossings in Vermont - the major one in Highgate, and a tiny little rural crossing called Morse’s Line. We prefer it because there is never a line! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mackdogmolly Posted November 11, 2021 #899 Share Posted November 11, 2021 https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Morses_Line_Border_Crossing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandma Cruising Posted November 13, 2021 Author #900 Share Posted November 13, 2021 We took our favourite walk again yesterday from North Cave to Hotham through the Hotham Hall grounds. The avenue of copper beech trees was looking magnificent in its autumn livery. And so was the nearby wood. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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