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

[FromSea2ShiningSea]

17 minutes ago, Lionesss said:

 

I have made it to the top of Diamond head, 3 times.

And every time I hate those last long staircase before the turret (sp)

 

Once a high school was on top selling t shirts "I hiked diamond head" it included the number of stairs and distance.  I still have it today.

 

Great stamina you have  for doing this hike, an awesome accomplishment. Congrats.

 

Thanks for sharing.

 

 

 

Good for you!  I hate those staircases, too.  You just have to take a deep breath and just go.  I counted the first set.  It was like 68 steps.  The second was like 99.  And then there are the metal circular staircases.  When you get to the top, your have to duck your head to climb up and out to the lookout.  I hit my head on that yesterday.  Ow!

 

View from bottom of staircase

 

View from top of staircase

[brillohead]

Those stairs remind me of the "tunnel stairs" at Castillo San Felipe del Morro in San Juan:

 

 

I'm sitting here at work and my knees are protesting me just LOOKING at the photos!  

[taznremmy]

2 hours ago, FromSea2ShiningSea said:

 

Good for you!  I hate those staircases, too.  You just have to take a deep breath and just go.  I counted the first set.  It was like 68 steps.  The second was like 99.  And then there are the metal circular staircases.  When you get to the top, your have to duck your head to climb up and out to the lookout.  I hit my head on that yesterday.  Ow!

 

View from bottom of staircase

 

View from top of staircase

Helen….you go girl!

I’ll sit here and have a glass of wine for you and Marty .🙀🍷😹

[aussielozzie18]

Nice sunny Sunday in Sydney.  We walked around Narrabeen Lake - 8kms Circular walk and no stairs 😀

 

 

 

 

 

[h20skibum]

6 hours ago, FromSea2ShiningSea said:

We went on the Diamond Head Trail hike yesterday.  

Looks like you had a beautiful day to hike Diamond head.  
 

When we hiked it, the last time we were there, I couldn’t believe how many were doing it with a baby in a stroller.  I think they were deceived by that easy start, then got to that long staircase.  We passed a few who were carrying the stroller up those stairs.

edit: I see you posted a picture of the stairs.  Now imagine carrying a kid in a stroller up them!

Edited April 23, 2023 by h20skibum

[A&L_Ont]

12 hours ago, HBE4 said:

NY Rangers vs NJ Devils playoff game. 

 

Let's Go Rangers 

Unfortunately that didn’t end as planned. We spent a lot of time yesterday “yelling” at the TV during the Vegas/Winnipeg and Toronto/Tamp games. In our case the right teams won. 
 

Today we will have hockey on from 1pm to midnight, and some Blue Jays/Yankees in jump on the remote. The weather has been favourable for staying indoors, being cool and wet. Hopefully it will be nice enough to BBQ ribs this afternoon. 😋

[Ocean Boy]

8 hours ago, brillohead said:

Those stairs remind me of the "tunnel stairs" at Castillo San Felipe del Morro in San Juan:

 

 

I'm sitting here at work and my knees are protesting me just LOOKING at the photos!  

I was thinking the same thing about El Morro.

[CruiszBug]

10 hours ago, FromSea2ShiningSea said:

We went on the Diamond Head Trail hike yesterday.  

 

This is the inside of the crater.  Going to hike to the observation station at the summit.

 

You can see people on the trail

 

We made it to the top!

 

 

We climbed all the way to the top to get this for @Ocean Boy

 

 

This is so fabulous to see! When we get there no hiking up Diamond Head for us... travel recovery and luau are in the works... Tom, however is checking off a bucket list item by going on a doors-off helicopter ride, so maybe he will get a fantastic view of Diamond Head? Loving your trip photos!

[BonTexasNY]

9 hours ago, ReneeFLL said:

I have been off the boards for the last week due to the flooding we had down here in Fort Lauderdale so I’m behind. I’m heart broken to read about your diagnosis. You have such a lovely family and they will be there for you as you work thru this difficult time. We will also be here anytime you want to talk. Staying positive will be a great help and Never Give Up.

Renee, so sorry to read about the flooding and how it impacted you personally.  Hope things are cleaned up by now and I totally agree with your comments to @Ozark_Kid, John.

Edited April 23, 2023 by BonTexasNY

[Sea Dog]

9 hours ago, FromSea2ShiningSea said:

 

Good for you!  I hate those staircases, too.  You just have to take a deep breath and just go.  I counted the first set.  It was like 68 steps.  The second was like 99.  And then there are the metal circular staircases.  When you get to the top, your have to duck your head to climb up and out to the lookout.  I hit my head on that yesterday.  Ow!

 

View from bottom of staircase

 

View from top of staircase

Wow! My knees hurt just looking at that.😉

[Lionesss]

Good morning. 
Happy Sunday. 

These last few weeks have been so hectic with preparing for our granddaughter’s Baptism as well as the drive to babysit for Zoey. As well as 2 major stressful goings on in our lives. Both are eagerly awaited. 

The drive is worth it. I usually can make it with one pit stop. ( 4 hours 20 min) Getting older these legs move better with a 10-15 min walk at one of the rest stops on rte 71. I probably look goofy. Probably should borrow a dog so I look like I am on a mission. 
Anyway my one friend asked me if the drive is getting to me. 
How could it. It is like a pot of gold at the end of a rainbow. 
 

Oh. I wish this thread would have summaries every week. I am so far behind. Little time to read. 
 

But with all sincerity. You are all in my prayers.  And I have plenty of time to pray as I drive. 
 

Be safe. 
 

Below my pot of gold. 
 

[Sea Dog]

22 minutes ago, Lionesss said:

Below my pot of gold. 

Just beautiful!

[Momof3gurlz]

10 hours ago, ReneeFLL said:

I have been off the boards for the last week due to the flooding we had down here in Fort Lauderdale so I’m behind. I’m heart broken to read about your diagnosis. You have such a lovely family and they will be there for you as you work thru this difficult time. We will also be here anytime you want to talk. Staying positive will be a great help and Never Give Up.

I hope your cleanup is done or nearly done. It must’ve been even more difficult with Mike being away often.  

[cruiselvr04]

11 hours ago, brillohead said:

I have to ask -- is this a typo (Maltese / Poodle mix), is she a complete mutt/poodle mix, or does she just poop a lot???

Lol.  Just saw this.  Auto correct does weird stuff.

 

By the way,  we got lucky.  She the best dog ever.  Except for the snake hunting part. 

[helen haywood]

@Lionesss What beautiful, beautiful girls!!

[Sea Dog]

10 hours ago, brillohead said:

Those stairs remind me of the "tunnel stairs" at Castillo San Felipe del Morro in San Juan:

 

 

I'm sitting here at work and my knees are protesting me just LOOKING at the photos!  

 

I walked down on the ramp but walked up on the stairs to see how my new knee would do. The knee did fine but boy was I out of breath. That's a brutal climb.

[MJSailors]

@George C Wishing you a good trip back to NYC soon!

I grew up in Forest Hills, but my Dad grew up in Glendale and his best friend and wife lived in Glendale off of Myrtle Ave a few blocks west of St Pancras.

My Mom would often go shopping in Ridgewood. I recall Lobel’s, Urdang’s,Woolworths and Lerner Shops.

We shopped the “Avenue” long before malls developed in Nassau County.

MJ🙋🏻‍♀️

 

 

[DaniDanielle]

1 hour ago, helen haywood said:

@Lionesss What beautiful, beautiful girls!!

I concur😃

[George C]

6 minutes ago, MJSailors said:

@George C Wishing you a good trip back to NYC soon!

I grew up in Forest Hills, but my Dad grew up in Glendale and his best friend and wife lived in Glendale off of Myrtle Ave a few blocks west of St Pancras.

My Mom would often go shopping in Ridgewood. I recall Lobel’s, Urdang’s,Woolworths and Lerner Shops.

We shopped the “Avenue” long before malls developed in Nassau County.

MJ🙋🏻‍♀️

 

 

My parents last New York City address was in woodhaven just off woodhaven blvd and myrtle next to Forest Park, my last New York address was in Kew Gardens . 

[lenquixote66]

25 minutes ago, MJSailors said:

@George C Wishing you a good trip back to NYC soon!

I grew up in Forest Hills, but my Dad grew up in Glendale and his best friend and wife lived in Glendale off of Myrtle Ave a few blocks west of St Pancras.

My Mom would often go shopping in Ridgewood. I recall Lobel’s, Urdang’s,Woolworths and Lerner Shops.

We shopped the “Avenue” long before malls developed in Nassau County.

MJ🙋🏻‍♀️

 

 

I have a friend currently living on Stanhope St.The mailing address is Ridgewood but she says it is really Glendale.She and family have lived there 50 years.

[lenquixote66]

Last night I had a phone conversation with a guy who I have been friends with 76 years.We spoke about having a friendship that long and that it will continue.

[ValerieJo]

Finally caught up.  (For now) 🙂

 

@FromSea2ShiningSea  Helen, Your pictures are wonderful.  Kudos to you and Marty for making that climb.

 

@Sea Dog  You know, that "She's a Geisha" is my favorite drink onboard. I definitely have to get the ingredients to make it at home.  Thanks for sharing.  (Noticed your new picture)

 

@Lionesss  Your girls are beautiful. 

 

@ReneeFLL  Hope your clean up is complete and you are back to normal.

 

[grapau27]

4 hours ago, Lionesss said:

Good morning. 
Happy Sunday. 

These last few weeks have been so hectic with preparing for our granddaughter’s Baptism as well as the drive to babysit for Zoey. As well as 2 major stressful goings on in our lives. Both are eagerly awaited. 

The drive is worth it. I usually can make it with one pit stop. ( 4 hours 20 min) Getting older these legs move better with a 10-15 min walk at one of the rest stops on rte 71. I probably look goofy. Probably should borrow a dog so I look like I am on a mission. 
Anyway my one friend asked me if the drive is getting to me. 
How could it. It is like a pot of gold at the end of a rainbow. 
 

Oh. I wish this thread would have summaries every week. I am so far behind. Little time to read. 
 

But with all sincerity. You are all in my prayers.  And I have plenty of time to pray as I drive. 
 

Be safe. 
 

Below my pot of gold. 
 

Beautiful picture of your daughter and granddaughter.

[Luckynana]

4 hours ago, Lionesss said:

Good morning. 
Happy Sunday. 

These last few weeks have been so hectic with preparing for our granddaughter’s Baptism as well as the drive to babysit for Zoey. As well as 2 major stressful goings on in our lives. Both are eagerly awaited. 

The drive is worth it. I usually can make it with one pit stop. ( 4 hours 20 min) Getting older these legs move better with a 10-15 min walk at one of the rest stops on rte 71. I probably look goofy. Probably should borrow a dog so I look like I am on a mission. 
Anyway my one friend asked me if the drive is getting to me. 
How could it. It is like a pot of gold at the end of a rainbow. 
 

Oh. I wish this thread would have summaries every week. I am so far behind. Little time to read. 
 

But with all sincerity. You are all in my prayers.  And I have plenty of time to pray as I drive. 
 

Be safe. 
 

Below my pot of gold. 
 

Wow!!  Their blue eyes are beautiful!  as are the two of them!

[Luckynana]

14 hours ago, FromSea2ShiningSea said:

 

Good for you!  I hate those staircases, too.  You just have to take a deep breath and just go.  I counted the first set.  It was like 68 steps.  The second was like 99.  And then there are the metal circular staircases.  When you get to the top, your have to duck your head to climb up and out to the lookout.  I hit my head on that yesterday.  Ow!

 

View from bottom of staircase

 

View from top of staircase

Awesome!!!  I wish I had half of your energy!  You both have some stamina to hike the way to the top...those stairs, though....