Royal Caribbean Cruisers -- How Are Things Where You Are? (was "Routine" ​ 😁 ​day in lockdown... how was yours?)

[Sunshine3601]

2 hours ago, grapau27 said:

Good morning.

Although Charles immediately became King after the Queen died he was proclaimed King at 11am by the priv council at St James palace today.

We watched it all on BBC news.

Today's lunch.

Your WJ lunch looks delicious😀

[Sunshine3601]

1 hour ago, Ocean Boy said:

I was just scrolling through some pictures and it hit me how much something can change in 5 months. This is 2mos and now at 7mos old...

 

 

 

And back when she had taken up residence in the piano much to my dismay 😑...

 

She is exquisite🥰

[ReneeFLL]

15 hours ago, h20skibum said:

The third “and then…..” is not specifically one from yesterday, but just one more thing my daughter’s family has been dealing with. 

 

I know there are many pet lovers on here.  Their “Lucy” has been with them for 16 years, and now shows signs she is reaching the end of her life.  

 

Lucy

 

I am afraid the grandkids will soon be dealing with the loss of the only pet they have ever known.   It is hard to tell how they have been processing all the changes they see taking place right now. 

So sorry for Lucy and your family having to deal with so much.

 

4 hours ago, aussielozzie18 said:

It’s a beautiful evening in Sydney. Many Sydneysiders like ourselves have caught the ferry across the harbour to view the Opera House Sails this evening and more still are at the Overseas Passenger Terminal (no cruise ship in tonight) taking photos & videos.

 

We are currently sitting outside sipping champagne and people watching with the Opera House in view.

 

 

That's beautiful.

 

1 hour ago, Ocean Boy said:

I was just scrolling through some pictures and it hit me how much something can change in 5 months. This is 2mos and now at 7mos old...

 

 

 

And back when she had taken up residence in the piano much to my dismay 😑...

 

So cute and beautiful.iijjj

[derorim]

1 hour ago, Ocean Boy said:

I was just scrolling through some pictures and it hit me how much something can change in 5 months. This is 2mos and now at 7mos old...

 

 

 

And back when she had taken up residence in the piano much to my dismay 😑...

 

 

Jade's expression has changed from insecure to totally relaxed and content.  She's obviously a very happy kitty now.

[Sea Dog]

16 hours ago, h20skibum said:

The third “and then…..” is not specifically one from yesterday, but just one more thing my daughter’s family has been dealing with. 

 

I know there are many pet lovers on here.  Their “Lucy” has been with them for 16 years, and now shows signs she is reaching the end of her life.  

 

Lucy

 

I am afraid the grandkids will soon be dealing with the loss of the only pet they have ever known.   It is hard to tell how they have been processing all the changes they see taking place right now. 

 

 

My heart breaks for you. It will be so hard for the kids to lose the only pet they have never known. I hope life gets better for you I know you must be hurting. I feel for you and you are in my thoughts.

 

 

16 hours ago, Ozark_Kid said:

@Sea Dog Just met Dave!  He was so excited when I told him you said hi.  He does play well.

 

 

So glad you got to hear him. He really is an amazing musician. 

 

 

 

14 hours ago, Ozark_Kid said:

@Sea Dog 

 

 

 

This makes me so happy.

 

 

 

13 hours ago, Ozark_Kid said:

After eating I was saying bye to Dave and he asked if we can take a selfie and share it with Greg.  He said, He will love it.

 

He was still performing when he called me up for the selfie.  As I was walking away he started talking to the crowd.... That is John.  He is a cruise friend with a very good find of mind Greg.  He said some more things about you and if I heard right he played the next song for you. 

 

I love this!!!!!!!! He loves his Chiefs. He texted me later that he met you and that song I am pretty sure was a song he and I wrote together for my wedding that he performed.

 

 

 

1 hour ago, Ocean Boy said:

I was just scrolling through some pictures and it hit me how much something can change in 5 months. This is 2mos and now at 7mos old...

 

 

 

 

OMG I love this photo so much. She is just so beautiful. You are blessed to have her. Is she a specific breed? I've never seen a cat like that before.

[Ocean Boy]

4 minutes ago, Sea Dog said:

 

OMG I love this photo so much. She is just so beautiful. You are blessed to have her. Is she a specific breed? I've never seen a cat like that before.

Thanks. She is a Russian Blue.

[Sunshine3601]

I had a very busy week at work catching up from our cruise and working on everything I need to do with our fiscal year end of 8.31 for the business.

 

I was disappointed to hear that one of our high end clients, a famous supermodel originally from Brazil came into the office while I had off.  She even brought homemade (yes she made yourself) Brazilian cookies.   I heard were delicious.

This is my first weekend in a while that we have nothing planned other than "the usual"😀

 

Edited September 10, 2022 by Sunshine3601

[molly361]

3 minutes ago, Ocean Boy said:

Thanks. She is a Russian Blue.

We had a Russian Blue many years ago.  Her name was Stoli

[Ocean Boy]

13 minutes ago, Sea Dog said:

 

So glad you got to hear him. He really is an amazing musician.

The end of the headstock on his guitar is blocked so I can't be sure. At first I thought it was the shape for a Takamine. However, that company usually has their name printed on the headstock and I don't see it. I have a Takamine 12 string.

[Ozark_Kid]

2 minutes ago, Sunshine3601 said:

I had a very busy week at work catching up from our cruise and working on everything I need to do with our fiscal year end of 8.31 for the business.

 

I was disappointed to hear that one of our high end clients, a famous supermodel originally from Brazil came into the office while I had off.  She even brought homemade (yes she made yourself) Brazilian cookies.   I heard were delicious.

This is my first weekend in a while that we have nothing planned other than "the usual"😀

 

Sometimes it's nice to have a "nothing planned " weekend after vacation.   Did your garden hold up while you were gone?

[lenquixote66]

September 11,2001 ,a day that nobody on the planet should ever forget.

My friend Barry ,a retired NYC Police Officer left his Staten Island home as he did every day to go to his job as Head of Security for a company in Two World Trade Center.He never came home.His wife ,family and friends knew that he would never leave until he could get everyone else out of the building.At least 20 people credit him with saving their lives.

He is and will always be my hero.

He indirectly saved my life as well.He was very friendly with some of the HR people.They were looking to hire a person that Barry believed was something I would be interested in and arranged for me to interview on September 11,2001 at 9:30 AM.The plan was for me to arrive an hour earlier,meet Barry for breakfast in the basement of the building and then go for the interview.However,a few days before I received a call from an HR person telling me that they had to reschedule the appointment.I contacted Barry and suggested that we still meet that morning so I could learn more about the company.Barry said I should just come on the rescheduled date.

From 2001 until I was no longer physically able Toby and I went to 9/11 memorials all over the US to speak about Barry.Now I only do it on line.

 

[Ozark_Kid]

The first night we went to Harbor town.  

 

 

I liked how this pic came out.

 

A couple more of the Lighthouse. 

 

[Keksie]

As promised a picture of the cactus blooming.  Not exactly a pleasant fragrance either and it draws flies.  LOL

 

[Luckynana]

15 hours ago, akcruz said:

 

I have no words, sorry to hear all your family is going through. 

Mark, I can't even imagine 😢🙏🙏🙏

[Sea Dog]

42 minutes ago, Ocean Boy said:

The end of the headstock on his guitar is blocked so I can't be sure. At first I thought it was the shape for a Takamine. However, that company usually has their name printed on the headstock and I don't see it. I have a Takamine 12 string.

 

Yes it is a Takamine. He loves that guitar.

[Luckynana]

6 hours ago, aussielozzie18 said:

It’s a beautiful evening in Sydney. Many Sydneysiders like ourselves have caught the ferry across the harbour to view the Opera House Sails this evening and more still are at the Overseas Passenger Terminal (no cruise ship in tonight) taking photos & videos.

 

We are currently sitting outside sipping champagne and people watching with the Opera House in view.

 

 

What an amazing way to show the love of your beloved Queen.  May she Rest in Peace.🙏

 

Aussie, I am loving all of your beautiful pictures 😄Thank you!

[Ozark_Kid]

12 minutes ago, Keksie said:

As promised a picture of the cactus blooming.  Not exactly a pleasant fragrance either and it draws flies.  LOL

 

That looks neat.

[Luckynana]

3 hours ago, Ocean Boy said:

I was just scrolling through some pictures and it hit me how much something can change in 5 months. This is 2mos and now at 7mos old...

 

 

 

And back when she had taken up residence in the piano much to my dismay 😑...

 

Jade is gorgeous.  What an adorable little kitten from only a few months ago.

2 hours ago, DaniDanielle said:

Very true Dani.  When my mom was killed eight years ago I needed some therapy. Sometimes  it helps to talk to someone not directly involved in the situation.  

Absolutely 

18 minutes ago, Keksie said:

As promised a picture of the cactus blooming.  Not exactly a pleasant fragrance either and it draws flies.  LOL

 

Beautiful flower, but you can keep the flies 😁

[Ozark_Kid]

This is Harbor Town 2 days later.  We road our bikes down.

 

 

 

They were setting up for an event on the edge of where the Heritage Golf Tournament is held.

[George C]

1 hour ago, Ocean Boy said:

Thanks. She is a Russian Blue.

We once had a cat who disliked all cats but a Russian blue who lived on same block .

[BonTexasNY]

3 hours ago, Ocean Boy said:

I was just scrolling through some pictures and it hit me how much something can change in 5 months. This is 2mos and now at 7mos old...

 

 

 

And back when she had taken up residence in the piano much to my dismay 😑...

 

She's purrrrfectly beautiful.  Her fur reminds me of a comfy, soft chenille snuggle blanket.

[bobmacliberty]

7 minutes ago, Ozark_Kid said:

This is Harbor Town 2 days later.  We road our bikes down.

 

 

 

They were setting up for an event on the edge of where the Heritage Golf Tournament is held.

 

When my parents retired, they moved to Skidaway Island in Savannah.  They had a boat for a few years, until they realized they are better off having friends with a boat than having a boat themselves. 😁.  When they had the boat, we'd take a boat trip up to Harbour Town, snaking our way through various rivers and creeks to avoid the open ocean.  We'd spend a few hours wandering around and have lunch at one of the restaurants.  Great memories.

[Ozark_Kid]

1 minute ago, bobmacliberty said:

 

When my parents retired, they moved to Skidaway Island in Savannah.  They had a boat for a few years, until they realized they are better off having friends with a boat than having a boat themselves. 😁.  When they had the boat, we'd take a boat trip up to Harbour Town, snaking our way through various rivers and creeks to avoid the open ocean.  We'd spend a few hours wandering around and have lunch at one of the restaurants.  Great memories.

My dad had boats ever since I remember.  He would always warn us that boats can be money pits.... but he would always have one. 😆 

When we took off to go see dolphins he took us out past the Cross Island Pkwy.   I am guessing that is the only bridge to HH?  We started out near a restaurant called Up the Creek Pub and Grill.  I think it was from the pier where it says Sky Pirate Parasail.

 

 

 

You can see the bridge in the background. 

[Sunshine3601]

1 hour ago, Ozark_Kid said:

Sometimes it's nice to have a "nothing planned " weekend after vacation.   Did your garden hold up while you were gone?

Yes, my neighbor took good care of watering garden and flowers while we were away.   My cucumber plants are done producing and eggplant is nearing the end too but still getting good amount of peppers and tomatoes.

[Sunshine3601]

1 hour ago, lenquixote66 said:

September 11,2001 ,a day that nobody on the planet should ever forget.

My friend Barry ,a retired NYC Police Officer left his Staten Island home as he did every day to go to his job as Head of Security for a company in Two World Trade Center.He never came home.His wife ,family and friends knew that he would never leave until he could get everyone else out of the building.At least 20 people credit him with saving their lives.

He is and will always be my hero.

He indirectly saved my life as well.He was very friendly with some of the HR people.They were looking to hire a person that Barry believed was something I would be interested in and arranged for me to interview on September 11,2001 at 9:30 AM.The plan was for me to arrive an hour earlier,meet Barry for breakfast in the basement of the building and then go for the interview.However,a few days before I received a call from an HR person telling me that they had to reschedule the appointment.I contacted Barry and suggested that we still meet that morning so I could learn more about the company.Barry said I should just come on the rescheduled date.

From 2001 until I was no longer physically able Toby and I went to 9/11 memorials all over the US to speak about Barry.Now I only do it on line.

 

Barry is a true Hero.  May he RIP 🙏

We are seeing a lot of military planes and helicopters flying overhead our neighborhood today.  I'm sure it's for the 9/11 memorials tomorrow.

 

My family is blessed that my Brother missed his flight out of Boston that morning as he forgot a work portfolio in his hotel room and had taxi drive back for it.