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

[sgmn]

18 hours ago, Arzeena said:

. Did I mention those excellent pics and reports from Italy? Have to add Crystal’s cruise review. Far behind in keeping up to date. And not to forget that pesky thing called job and house work. Phew I am tired just writing about it. 

What board is Crystal's review on?  I've missed it 

[sgmn]

16 hours ago, FromSea2ShiningSea said:

On Saturday, we drove around the hills of Tuscany.  From Selvatelle to Terricciola then to Peccioli and then stopped in the hilltop town of San Gimignano.  We got out and walked around San Gimignano.  It is famous for its many skyline of towers that were built in the 12th and 13th centuries. There is a cathedral, many shops, gelato places and restaurants.  As you can see on the map, we went in a big circle. After San Gimignano, we drove on to Volterra. Then back up to Selvatelle.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Great pics again. Do you have a good guide book or get all your info where to visit on line?

[sgmn]

8 hours ago, akcruz said:

Today was our 35th anniversary, nothing big planned, we keep talking about going back to Hawaii where we went for a honeymoon but life keeps getting in the way, maybe for 40??  Anyway, will do a long weekend somewhere soon, but for today went to a nice bistro for drinks and small plates. Thought of a few of you with the menus and bar stock.  I am not as good with pics as many of you but tried.  We have been here before shortly after they opened, but there really wasn't a lot there, so not been back.  Heard it was better so tried again, they have upped their game.    https://bar19twelve.com/

 

Pic from 35 years ago

 

Standard drinks menu,  they had a special one as well but didn't take a picture

 

 

No food pics but some drinks, didn't take any of Jim's 1912 Old Fashioned sorry.

 

My 1st Ginger Lemon Drop, they dropped the lemon into the dome filled with smoke, more to come later, wasn't quick enough this time

 

 

2nd was the Cotton Candy Cosmo

 

Got this one after, tried for video, got a picture, after the lemon was dropped

 

 

For desert we had the Smortini and Expresso.  Did better with video this time.

 

 

 

 

 

And for the Bourbon lovers,  a look at the racks behind the bar.  The regulars supposedly enjoy the Louis X......

 

 

 

Nice evening but not a regular night for us.  Will go back again for a calmer evening at some point.

 

Happy 35th Anniversary and cheers to many many more 🍸

Lovely wedding photo 

Edited October 25, 2022 by sgmn

[Lionesss]

11 hours ago, akcruz said:

Today was our 35th anniversary, nothing big planned, we keep talking about going back to Hawaii where we went for a honeymoon but life keeps getting in the way, maybe for 40??  Anyway, will do a long weekend somewhere soon, but for today went to a nice bistro for drinks and small plates. Thought of a few of you with the menus and bar stock.  I am not as good with pics as many of you but tried.  We have been here before shortly after they opened, but there really wasn't a lot there, so not been back.  Heard it was better so tried again, they have upped their game.    https://bar19twelve.com/

 

Pic from 35 years ago

 

Standard drinks menu,  they had a special one as well but didn't take a picture

 

 

No food pics but some drinks, didn't take any of Jim's 1912 Old Fashioned sorry.

 

My 1st Ginger Lemon Drop, they dropped the lemon into the dome filled with smoke, more to come later, wasn't quick enough this time

 

 

2nd was the Cotton Candy Cosmo

 

Got this one after, tried for video, got a picture, after the lemon was dropped

 

 

For desert we had the Smortini and Expresso.  Did better with video this time.

 

 

 

 

 

Congratulations

 

35 years worth of memories.

 

So happy for you as you share more to come.

[Lionesss]

This week is recognized as National RESPIRATORY CARE WEEK.

 

Being married to one, they are usually known as the unsung nameless heroes.

 

If you work in a hospital, especially a trauma center like we do (did, me), there are so many faces it takes while to remember names.

 

And as default, their names are "HEY RESPIRATORY"  and when I worked it was "Hey Anesthesia"

 

But their profession came to light on March 13, 2020.  When our world changed forever.

 

To begin with their role does not come easy.

Similar to RN's they must have decent High school GPA's.

Take whatever entrance test the university requires (our area ACT)

Pass interview.

4 years, heavy on the sciences.......Chemistry, Physics, Biology.

The last 2 years clinical sites for hands on as well as carrying full time studies.

Prior to graduation a department final exam covering all 4 years of college that you must attain 85%

Then oral boards in front of department heads, from Physics, Chemistry, and on and on.

Once diploma in hand.  National boards and part of that is SIMS, a program of case scenarios.

It usually takes 4 1/2 years to complete the whole process.

 

I am proud to say that the DH finished all requirements as well as national testing within 2 weeks after graduation.   He wanted to be over with testing, and thought the material was fresh in his mind.  He did well.

 

Over the years he has held many roles:

Newbie

Clinical 

Preceptor

Instructor at University

Clinical Manager.

 

The period after March 20, was very stressful and had an impact on his as well as others profession.

The unknown.

At first too many unanswered questions.

This was from patient and care taker safety all the way to adequate supplies.

 

At times he was expected to be everywhere and do everything.

Side by side with nurses caring for ventilator patients as well as helping nurses turn, and care for their patients.  Now, he did not take on the role of an RN, only assisted her providing care, hands on in strict isolation rooms, when the shortage hit.

 

But, few were qualified to help with respiratory support.

Some floors had 20-30 ventilators running with only 3-4 therapist monitoring them.

And you just do not put someone on a ventilator and turn it on to work.  You have to adjust all the modes after you determine a multitude of factors, like compliance, patient weight, evaluate chest      x-ray for infiltrates.  At times it took some time to program it to meet the patients needs.

 

Sure if a tubing would pop off, the pressure alarm would loudly sound and alarms light up outside the patients room and anyone near could put isolation gear on and put the circuit back on.

At the crisis time, not one patient suffered severe incident from a pop off.  WHY?  They found a way to stick that tubing on for dear life.  So any crisis avoided.

 

But in addition to direct patient care, he was involved in administrative meetings that in the event of lack of ventilators, who would get the last ventilator to save their life.  Thankfully it never came to that point in our area.

They had 75 ventilators available, and only at the peak of the disease had 72 in  use.

But also, we had the ability to place patients if needed on anesthesia machines to provide oxygen and we have over 30 of those.

 

Along with the nurses at times he was at the bedside when patients succumbed to the disease.   He rarely speaks of this period.  (remember families were not permitted to be in room during this time).

 

When the day at work ended, it had no specific time,( because employees were also getting sick, even with stringent safety isolation techniques) he would text me and let me know he was on his way home.

 

Day after day, week after week, he would go to work at 6am. and get home any time between 4-7pm.

 

But his little routine protected me.

When work was done, he went to the locker room, 

Showered, threw his scrubs in a bag.

Drove home.

Took off most of clothes in garage (yes it was very cold that March and April)

Avoided me, went and took a shower at home.

Then he threw everything in washer, and later dryer.

Sat down before we would share dinner, usually fall asleep from exhaustion.

Have dinner

Watch a little TV

Bed time

And start the whole process over and over again for months.

 

It took a toll on him

His BP hit new limits, which is now under control without meds

 

So the next time you unfortunately have to be under the care of a respiratory therapist whether they do your pulmonary function testing, breathing treatments or a family member needs a ventilator take the time to learn their name...................

 

Besides, at home, if I ever need something done and have had to ask a couple times.............I'll go

'. . . . HEY RESPIRATORY. . . ." and it is like nails on a chalk board to him, and it gets done.

 

To recognize his department in a small way, I am delivering a home made meal to feed and recognize what they do and did.

Also, some restaurants in the area are delivering breakfast, lunch and dinner this week to their departments.

 

In closing,

If you took the time to read this.  Thank You

If you ever meet a Respiratory Therapist................Thank them

 

With kind personal regards

Sue

 

 

[akcruz]

5 minutes ago, Lionesss said:

This week is recognized as National RESPIRATORY CARE WEEK.

 

Being married to one, they are usually known as the unsung nameless heroes.

 

If you work in a hospital, especially a trauma center like we do (did, me), there are so many faces it takes while to remember names.

 

And as default, their names are "HEY RESPIRATORY"  and when I worked it was "Hey Anesthesia"

 

But their profession came to light on March 13, 2020.  When our world changed forever.

 

To begin with their role does not come easy.

Similar to RN's they must have decent High school GPA's.

Take whatever entrance test the university requires (our area ACT)

Pass interview.

4 years, heavy on the sciences.......Chemistry, Physics, Biology.

The last 2 years clinical sites for hands on as well as carrying full time studies.

Prior to graduation a department final exam covering all 4 years of college that you must attain 85%

Then oral boards in front of department heads, from Physics, Chemistry, and on and on.

Once diploma in hand.  National boards and part of that is SIMS, a program of case scenarios.

It usually takes 4 1/2 years to complete the whole process.

 

I am proud to say that the DH finished all requirements as well as national testing within 2 weeks after graduation.   He wanted to be over with testing, and thought the material was fresh in his mind.  He did well.

 

Over the years he has held many roles:

Newbie

Clinical 

Preceptor

Instructor at University

Clinical Manager.

 

The period after March 20, was very stressful and had an impact on his as well as others profession.

The unknown.

At first too many unanswered questions.

This was from patient and care taker safety all the way to adequate supplies.

 

At times he was expected to be everywhere and do everything.

Side by side with nurses caring for ventilator patients as well as helping nurses turn, and care for their patients.  Now, he did not take on the role of an RN, only assisted her providing care, hands on in strict isolation rooms, when the shortage hit.

 

But, few were qualified to help with respiratory support.

Some floors had 20-30 ventilators running with only 3-4 therapist monitoring them.

And you just do not put someone on a ventilator and turn it on to work.  You have to adjust all the modes after you determine a multitude of factors, like compliance, patient weight, evaluate chest      x-ray for infiltrates.  At times it took some time to program it to meet the patients needs.

 

Sure if a tubing would pop off, the pressure alarm would loudly sound and alarms light up outside the patients room and anyone near could put isolation gear on and put the circuit back on.

At the crisis time, not one patient suffered severe incident from a pop off.  WHY?  They found a way to stick that tubing on for dear life.  So any crisis avoided.

 

But in addition to direct patient care, he was involved in administrative meetings that in the event of lack of ventilators, who would get the last ventilator to save their life.  Thankfully it never came to that point in our area.

They had 75 ventilators available, and only at the peak of the disease had 72 in  use.

But also, we had the ability to place patients if needed on anesthesia machines to provide oxygen and we have over 30 of those.

 

Along with the nurses at times he was at the bedside when patients succumbed to the disease.   He rarely speaks of this period.  (remember families were not permitted to be in room during this time).

 

When the day at work ended, it had no specific time,( because employees were also getting sick, even with stringent safety isolation techniques) he would text me and let me know he was on his way home.

 

Day after day, week after week, he would go to work at 6am. and get home any time between 4-7pm.

 

But his little routine protected me.

When work was done, he went to the locker room, 

Showered, threw his scrubs in a bag.

Drove home.

Took off most of clothes in garage (yes it was very cold that March and April)

Avoided me, went and took a shower at home.

Then he threw everything in washer, and later dryer.

Sat down before we would share dinner, usually fall asleep from exhaustion.

Have dinner

Watch a little TV

Bed time

And start the whole process over and over again for months.

 

It took a toll on him

His BP hit new limits, which is now under control without meds

 

So the next time you unfortunately have to be under the care of a respiratory therapist whether they do your pulmonary function testing, breathing treatments or a family member needs a ventilator take the time to learn their name...................

 

Besides, at home, if I ever need something done and have had to ask a couple times.............I'll go

'. . . . HEY RESPIRATORY. . . ." and it is like nails on a chalk board to him, and it gets done.

 

To recognize his department in a small way, I am delivering a home made meal to feed and recognize what they do and did.

Also, some restaurants in the area are delivering breakfast, lunch and dinner this week to their departments.

 

In closing,

If you took the time to read this.  Thank You

If you ever meet a Respiratory Therapist................Thank them

 

With kind personal regards

Sue

 

 

 

I have great respect for all in the medical field especially nurses, you have to be a special person to do what you do day after day.  I can see how your hubby also has that special thing.  Bless you all.

[A&L_Ont]

58 minutes ago, Lionesss said:

 

 

Congratulations

 

35 years worth of memories.

 

So happy for you as you share more to come.

 

Let me add my congratulations to the list of many. 

[Keksie]

12 hours ago, akcruz said:

Today was our 35th anniversary, nothing big planned, we keep talking about going back to Hawaii where we went for a honeymoon but life keeps getting in the way, maybe for 40??  Anyway, will do a long weekend somewhere soon, but for today went to a nice bistro for drinks and small plates. Thought of a few of you with the menus and bar stock.  I am not as good with pics as many of you but tried.  We have been here before shortly after they opened, but there really wasn't a lot there, so not been back.  Heard it was better so tried again, they have upped their game.    https://bar19twelve.com/

 

Pic from 35 years ago

 

Standard drinks menu,  they had a special one as well but didn't take a picture

 

 

No food pics but some drinks, didn't take any of Jim's 1912 Old Fashioned sorry.

 

My 1st Ginger Lemon Drop, they dropped the lemon into the dome filled with smoke, more to come later, wasn't quick enough this time

 

 

2nd was the Cotton Candy Cosmo

 

Got this one after, tried for video, got a picture, after the lemon was dropped

 

 

For desert we had the Smortini and Expresso.  Did better with video this time.

 

 

 

 

 

And for the Bourbon lovers,  a look at the racks behind the bar.  The regulars supposedly enjoy the Louis X......

 

 

 

Nice evening but not a regular night for us.  Will go back again for a calmer evening at some point.

 

Lovely wedding picture.  Happy Anniversary!

[bobmacliberty]

12 hours ago, akcruz said:

Today was our 35th anniversary, nothing big planned, we keep talking about going back to Hawaii where we went for a honeymoon but life keeps getting in the way, maybe for 40??  Anyway, will do a long weekend somewhere soon, but for today went to a nice bistro for drinks and small plates. Thought of a few of you with the menus and bar stock.  I am not as good with pics as many of you but tried.  We have been here before shortly after they opened, but there really wasn't a lot there, so not been back.  Heard it was better so tried again, they have upped their game.    https://bar19twelve.com/

 

Pic from 35 years ago

 

Standard drinks menu,  they had a special one as well but didn't take a picture

 

 

No food pics but some drinks, didn't take any of Jim's 1912 Old Fashioned sorry.

 

My 1st Ginger Lemon Drop, they dropped the lemon into the dome filled with smoke, more to come later, wasn't quick enough this time

 

 

2nd was the Cotton Candy Cosmo

 

Got this one after, tried for video, got a picture, after the lemon was dropped

 

 

For desert we had the Smortini and Expresso.  Did better with video this time.

 

 

 

 

 

And for the Bourbon lovers,  a look at the racks behind the bar.  The regulars supposedly enjoy the Louis X......

 

 

 

Nice evening but not a regular night for us.  Will go back again for a calmer evening at some point.

 

 

Bar 19 Twelve looks like a great place, and that you enjoyed their offerings.  If I'm ever in North Myrtle Beach again, this place will be a definite visit.  

[Arzeena]

18 hours ago, Luckynana said:

He's doing well, Arzeena, he's just pretty tired.  He'll do a little something, and then lie down.  I keep telling him, it's only been two weeks or so...thank you so much for asking!

Aren't you planning on cruising soon?

Get well wishes to Jim.

Yes, we are on the Equinox. Boarded yesterday. 

[TravelGirlinDallas]

12 hours ago, akcruz said:

Today was our 35th anniversary

Happy anniversary - love the wedding pic!

[jmh2006]

1 hour ago, Lionesss said:

This week is recognized as National RESPIRATORY CARE WEEK.

 

Being married to one, they are usually known as the unsung nameless heroes.

 

If you work in a hospital, especially a trauma center like we do (did, me), there are so many faces it takes while to remember names.

 

And as default, their names are "HEY RESPIRATORY"  and when I worked it was "Hey Anesthesia"

 

But their profession came to light on March 13, 2020.  When our world changed forever.

 

To begin with their role does not come easy.

Similar to RN's they must have decent High school GPA's.

Take whatever entrance test the university requires (our area ACT)

Pass interview.

4 years, heavy on the sciences.......Chemistry, Physics, Biology.

The last 2 years clinical sites for hands on as well as carrying full time studies.

Prior to graduation a department final exam covering all 4 years of college that you must attain 85%

Then oral boards in front of department heads, from Physics, Chemistry, and on and on.

Once diploma in hand.  National boards and part of that is SIMS, a program of case scenarios.

It usually takes 4 1/2 years to complete the whole process.

 

I am proud to say that the DH finished all requirements as well as national testing within 2 weeks after graduation.   He wanted to be over with testing, and thought the material was fresh in his mind.  He did well.

 

Over the years he has held many roles:

Newbie

Clinical 

Preceptor

Instructor at University

Clinical Manager.

 

The period after March 20, was very stressful and had an impact on his as well as others profession.

The unknown.

At first too many unanswered questions.

This was from patient and care taker safety all the way to adequate supplies.

 

At times he was expected to be everywhere and do everything.

Side by side with nurses caring for ventilator patients as well as helping nurses turn, and care for their patients.  Now, he did not take on the role of an RN, only assisted her providing care, hands on in strict isolation rooms, when the shortage hit.

 

But, few were qualified to help with respiratory support.

Some floors had 20-30 ventilators running with only 3-4 therapist monitoring them.

And you just do not put someone on a ventilator and turn it on to work.  You have to adjust all the modes after you determine a multitude of factors, like compliance, patient weight, evaluate chest      x-ray for infiltrates.  At times it took some time to program it to meet the patients needs.

 

Sure if a tubing would pop off, the pressure alarm would loudly sound and alarms light up outside the patients room and anyone near could put isolation gear on and put the circuit back on.

At the crisis time, not one patient suffered severe incident from a pop off.  WHY?  They found a way to stick that tubing on for dear life.  So any crisis avoided.

 

But in addition to direct patient care, he was involved in administrative meetings that in the event of lack of ventilators, who would get the last ventilator to save their life.  Thankfully it never came to that point in our area.

They had 75 ventilators available, and only at the peak of the disease had 72 in  use.

But also, we had the ability to place patients if needed on anesthesia machines to provide oxygen and we have over 30 of those.

 

Along with the nurses at times he was at the bedside when patients succumbed to the disease.   He rarely speaks of this period.  (remember families were not permitted to be in room during this time).

 

When the day at work ended, it had no specific time,( because employees were also getting sick, even with stringent safety isolation techniques) he would text me and let me know he was on his way home.

 

Day after day, week after week, he would go to work at 6am. and get home any time between 4-7pm.

 

But his little routine protected me.

When work was done, he went to the locker room, 

Showered, threw his scrubs in a bag.

Drove home.

Took off most of clothes in garage (yes it was very cold that March and April)

Avoided me, went and took a shower at home.

Then he threw everything in washer, and later dryer.

Sat down before we would share dinner, usually fall asleep from exhaustion.

Have dinner

Watch a little TV

Bed time

And start the whole process over and over again for months.

 

It took a toll on him

His BP hit new limits, which is now under control without meds

 

So the next time you unfortunately have to be under the care of a respiratory therapist whether they do your pulmonary function testing, breathing treatments or a family member needs a ventilator take the time to learn their name...................

 

Besides, at home, if I ever need something done and have had to ask a couple times.............I'll go

'. . . . HEY RESPIRATORY. . . ." and it is like nails on a chalk board to him, and it gets done.

 

To recognize his department in a small way, I am delivering a home made meal to feed and recognize what they do and did.

Also, some restaurants in the area are delivering breakfast, lunch and dinner this week to their departments.

 

In closing,

If you took the time to read this.  Thank You

If you ever meet a Respiratory Therapist................Thank them

 

With kind personal regards

Sue

 

 

Thanks for this post and thank your husband!

[Momof3gurlz]

12 hours ago, Sunshine3601 said:

I booked Chris and Donna's cruise today.   So exciting we will all be cruising together again.  

Last cruise we got them an OV but I'm sure they will love having a balcony this time.

I booked thru club royale and was able to get them a large balcony for less than online standard balcony with our casino discount.   I wasn't sure they would do this since the cabin is in their name, not ours, but it worked😃

That’s a wonderful gift to them Debbie. And bonus that you & Eric get to enjoy another cruise with them.  

[derorim]

2 hours ago, Lionesss said:

This week is recognized as National RESPIRATORY CARE WEEK.

 

Being married to one, they are usually known as the unsung nameless heroes.

 

If you work in a hospital, especially a trauma center like we do (did, me), there are so many faces it takes while to remember names.

 

And as default, their names are "HEY RESPIRATORY"  and when I worked it was "Hey Anesthesia"

 

But their profession came to light on March 13, 2020.  When our world changed forever.

 

To begin with their role does not come easy.

Similar to RN's they must have decent High school GPA's.

Take whatever entrance test the university requires (our area ACT)

Pass interview.

4 years, heavy on the sciences.......Chemistry, Physics, Biology.

The last 2 years clinical sites for hands on as well as carrying full time studies.

Prior to graduation a department final exam covering all 4 years of college that you must attain 85%

Then oral boards in front of department heads, from Physics, Chemistry, and on and on.

Once diploma in hand.  National boards and part of that is SIMS, a program of case scenarios.

It usually takes 4 1/2 years to complete the whole process.

 

I am proud to say that the DH finished all requirements as well as national testing within 2 weeks after graduation.   He wanted to be over with testing, and thought the material was fresh in his mind.  He did well.

 

Over the years he has held many roles:

Newbie

Clinical 

Preceptor

Instructor at University

Clinical Manager.

 

The period after March 20, was very stressful and had an impact on his as well as others profession.

The unknown.

At first too many unanswered questions.

This was from patient and care taker safety all the way to adequate supplies.

 

At times he was expected to be everywhere and do everything.

Side by side with nurses caring for ventilator patients as well as helping nurses turn, and care for their patients.  Now, he did not take on the role of an RN, only assisted her providing care, hands on in strict isolation rooms, when the shortage hit.

 

But, few were qualified to help with respiratory support.

Some floors had 20-30 ventilators running with only 3-4 therapist monitoring them.

And you just do not put someone on a ventilator and turn it on to work.  You have to adjust all the modes after you determine a multitude of factors, like compliance, patient weight, evaluate chest      x-ray for infiltrates.  At times it took some time to program it to meet the patients needs.

 

Sure if a tubing would pop off, the pressure alarm would loudly sound and alarms light up outside the patients room and anyone near could put isolation gear on and put the circuit back on.

At the crisis time, not one patient suffered severe incident from a pop off.  WHY?  They found a way to stick that tubing on for dear life.  So any crisis avoided.

 

But in addition to direct patient care, he was involved in administrative meetings that in the event of lack of ventilators, who would get the last ventilator to save their life.  Thankfully it never came to that point in our area.

They had 75 ventilators available, and only at the peak of the disease had 72 in  use.

But also, we had the ability to place patients if needed on anesthesia machines to provide oxygen and we have over 30 of those.

 

Along with the nurses at times he was at the bedside when patients succumbed to the disease.   He rarely speaks of this period.  (remember families were not permitted to be in room during this time).

 

When the day at work ended, it had no specific time,( because employees were also getting sick, even with stringent safety isolation techniques) he would text me and let me know he was on his way home.

 

Day after day, week after week, he would go to work at 6am. and get home any time between 4-7pm.

 

But his little routine protected me.

When work was done, he went to the locker room, 

Showered, threw his scrubs in a bag.

Drove home.

Took off most of clothes in garage (yes it was very cold that March and April)

Avoided me, went and took a shower at home.

Then he threw everything in washer, and later dryer.

Sat down before we would share dinner, usually fall asleep from exhaustion.

Have dinner

Watch a little TV

Bed time

And start the whole process over and over again for months.

 

It took a toll on him

His BP hit new limits, which is now under control without meds

 

So the next time you unfortunately have to be under the care of a respiratory therapist whether they do your pulmonary function testing, breathing treatments or a family member needs a ventilator take the time to learn their name...................

 

Besides, at home, if I ever need something done and have had to ask a couple times.............I'll go

'. . . . HEY RESPIRATORY. . . ." and it is like nails on a chalk board to him, and it gets done.

 

To recognize his department in a small way, I am delivering a home made meal to feed and recognize what they do and did.

Also, some restaurants in the area are delivering breakfast, lunch and dinner this week to their departments.

 

In closing,

If you took the time to read this.  Thank You

If you ever meet a Respiratory Therapist................Thank them

 

With kind personal regards

Sue

 

 

 

Thank you for sharing this perspective.  And I send heartfelt thanks to your husband, as well as to you for the support he received from you.

[Sea Dog]

13 hours ago, Fontaid said:

. One thing your probably didn't notice - Buc-ee's doesn't allow 18 wheelers! It makes it easier on the cars, but sometimes the parking lot (and up to 120 gas pumps) looks like rush hour in a city.

 

Best regards,

Dave

 

Yes it's nice that they don't allow 18 wheelers but I must say all the cars was just as crazy. As much as I liked it Buc-ee's was almost too busy for me. Too many people and way too many cars. I think I like smaller gas stations with less people. I will go back to Buc-ee's again hopefully when I have more time and don't feel rushed.

 

 

16 hours ago, akcruz said:

Today was our 35th anniversary their game.    https://bar19twelve.com/

 

Pic from 35 years ago

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

And for the Bourbon lovers,  a look at the racks behind the bar.  The regulars supposedly enjoy the Louis X......

 

 

 

 

 

 

Happy Anniversary and wishes for more years of happiness. I love the wedding picture. And oh how I love that bar. Love the menu with the Old Fashioned's. And it looks like several people have gotten a glass of the Louie XIII. Cheers to you on your special day!

 

 

15 hours ago, Sunshine3601 said:

Or sit on the toilet?

Good to hear no surgery is needed.   Hopefully the pain is subsiding.  

 

Thanks I was very relieved to hear that. And yes the pain is a lot better today.

 

 

 

[DaniDanielle]

15 hours ago, Sunshine3601 said:

These look delicious😀

Throw the peppers on a roll with a slice of tomato and you are good to go!

[Sea Dog]

I got a new cruise vacation picture to share.

 

 

I don't see the fracture but then again I'm not a trained radiologist.

 

 

[dani negreanu]

15 hours ago, BonTexasNY said:

Happy 35th Anniversary!  Thank you for sharing your beautiful wedding picture.  Here's to many more happy years together.

 

@akcruz, April  +1 🌷

[Jimbo]

11 minutes ago, Sea Dog said:

I got a new cruise vacation picture to share.

 

 

I don't see the fracture but then again I'm not a trained radiologist.

 

 

Maybe that little bone going straight up above the 2 thicker bones going to the right? Not sure that looks right?

[Sea Dog]

1 minute ago, Jimbo said:

Maybe that little bone going straight up above the 2 thicker bones going to the right? Not sure that looks right?

 

Yeah I need to find a normal xray and compare.

[Jimbo]

Just now, Sea Dog said:

 

Yeah I need to find a normal xray and compare.

Should have asked them for an xray of the other side too to compare. 🙂

[Luckynana]

4 hours ago, Arzeena said:

Get well wishes to Jim.

Yes, we are on the Equinox. Boarded yesterday. 

Oh yay!  I loved the Equinox!  Have a wonderful time on your cruise!🛳️

Thank you for your well wishes!🥰

[Luckynana]

@akcruzBelated Anniversary wishes to you and your husband.  Beautiful Wedding picture!💕

[Sea Dog]

Here is a pic of a separated shoulder

 

[Luckynana]

@BonTexasNYThank you for your well wishes for Jim, Bonnie!  How are you doing with your ankle and walking these days?