Rare SteelCityCruiser10 Posted June 7, 2023 #95301 Share Posted June 7, 2023 (edited) Tomorrow is finally the day we leave for Alaska & board Radiance on Friday! woo hoo … Absolutely love Alaska I’ll check on in here periodically rather than going live more than likely. Im 95% packed and still catching up on house chores, preparing dogs for kennel etc. before we leave tomorrow. DW however just left work at 7:30 & still needs to pack .. oh my 😱😱🤢🤢 Already had a crisis averted this morning when I called our kennel/doggie daycare to touch base re: drop off time in the AM, they did NOT have our reservation. What!! Luckily they had room for the fur babies and all is good. Whew 😥 No idea how that happened but nothing to worry about. Cheers 🍻 Mark Edited June 7, 2023 by SteelCityCruiser10 21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckynana Posted June 7, 2023 #95302 Share Posted June 7, 2023 8 hours ago, Sea Dog said: Thanks he was incredible. I think the pressure and stress of Vegas wore him down. I think he felt like he was in a rut and could never get out. This was his audition for a job at Excalibur with the Royal Court Singers. He would play with other groups around town including Santa Fe and this group called Vocalese. I miss him dearly. What a great talent. I am so sorry about your dear friend Brad's passing. Such a tragedy, and such a great loss. May he Rest in Peace. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunshine3601 Posted June 7, 2023 #95303 Share Posted June 7, 2023 24 minutes ago, Luckynana said: It's been bad here since around noon. It's gotten much worse since around 4 o'clock..after 7:00 and it's very smoky here. Same here. We were all clear this morning when I left for work at 7:30 then around noon someone leaving for lunch couldn't believe how smokey it was with a yellow / orangey haze. We just grilled dinner and definitely did not want to eat on the patio with how smokey it is. I feel really bad for all the people that are directly impacted by these fires. Hopefully they will get under control soon. I am sure the firefighters are exhausted and ready for a break too. 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coralc Posted June 7, 2023 #95304 Share Posted June 7, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, HBE4 said: The haze from the wilderness fires is so thick & unhealthy that tonight's Yankee game has been canceled. Fortunately, I found out just as I was about to get on the Metro-North train to head down. Snapped this picture of the TZ Bridge from the Tarrytown train station. Remember the post from a week ago, crystal clear blue skies, Rockland County 3 miles in the distance? Picture doesn't capture the weird orange glow adequately Edit to add: On a normal, foggy day this wouldn't be unusual. But this is the haze from the 400+ Canadian wilderness files over 700 miles away & it still smells like a campfire. Have you ever encountered this before where you live? It is weird if it is new to you. We first experienced it in 1991, with the Oakland Hills Fire, which was very close. But in the last few years, it has happened with some regularity, from large fires that are quite a distance away. It just depends on the wind and the air pressure. Check out Purple Air to see if there are air quality monitoring stations near you. It is kind of alarming when the air is that bad. And it looks bad there. Real-Time Air Quality Map | PurpleAir PurpleAir https://map.purpleair.com Edited June 7, 2023 by Coralc 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunshine3601 Posted June 7, 2023 #95305 Share Posted June 7, 2023 1 minute ago, SteelCityCruiser10 said: Tomorrow is finally the day we leave for Alaska & board Radiance on Friday! woo hoo … Absolutely love Alaska I’ll check on in here periodically rather than going live more than likely. Im 95% packed and still catching up on house chores, preparing dogs for kennel etc. before we leave tomorrow. DW however just left work at 7:30 & still needs to pack .. oh my 😱😱🤢🤢 Already had a crisis averted this morning when I called our kennel/doggie daycare to touch base re: drop off time in the AM, they did NOT have our reservation. What!! Luckily they had room for the fur babies and all is good. Whew 😥 No idea how that happened but nothing to worry about. Cheers 🍻 Mark WOO WOO. Time for the Happy Dance. I look forward to hearing about your Alaskan cruise but Please don't feel like you have to keep us updated. After all it is your vacation and we'll be here when you get back. Safe travel and hope you have an Awesome Cruise! Enjoy😃 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaniDanielle Posted June 7, 2023 #95306 Share Posted June 7, 2023 (edited) Tired from first day in new home Edited June 7, 2023 by DaniDanielle 21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunshine3601 Posted June 7, 2023 #95307 Share Posted June 7, 2023 27 minutes ago, DaniDanielle said: My granddaughter’s high school is doing remote learning tomorrow. A couple employees were talking about how their children were not allowed outside for recess today and others are moving their graduations indoors. I find it ironic that during Covid we were told to masks while indoors now they recommend we wear them outside. 🙃 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckynana Posted June 7, 2023 #95308 Share Posted June 7, 2023 2 hours ago, h20skibum said: Thank you, Dani. We enjoy every minute we get to spend with the grandkids. They grow up too fast. They surely do! ❤️ 2 hours ago, DaniDanielle said: Sherlock was brought home today. He is 4 months old. Sherlock is so cute!! Enjoy! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunshine3601 Posted June 7, 2023 #95309 Share Posted June 7, 2023 2 minutes ago, DaniDanielle said: Tired from first day in new home OMG, he is too cute! Exhausting meeting your new family. He is probably dreaming of exploring his new home tomorrow and what toy(s) he will play with. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckynana Posted June 7, 2023 #95310 Share Posted June 7, 2023 32 minutes ago, DaniDanielle said: My granddaughter’s high school is doing remote learning tomorrow. School is still open here tomorrow; meanwhile, my grandson said all the State Offices here in NJ are closed tomorrow. Go figure🙅♀️ 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckynana Posted June 8, 2023 #95311 Share Posted June 8, 2023 13 minutes ago, Sunshine3601 said: WOO WOO. Time for the Happy Dance. I look forward to hearing about your Alaskan cruise but Please don't feel like you have to keep us updated. After all it is your vacation and we'll be here when you get back. Safe travel and hope you have an Awesome Cruise! Enjoy😃 +1 @SteelCityCruiser10 Enjoy!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaniDanielle Posted June 8, 2023 #95312 Share Posted June 8, 2023 Just now, Luckynana said: +1 @SteelCityCruiser10 Enjoy!! +2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George C Posted June 8, 2023 #95313 Share Posted June 8, 2023 35 minutes ago, Coralc said: Have you ever encountered this before where you live? It is weird if it is new to you. We first experienced it in 1991, with the Oakland Hills Fire, which was very close. But in the last few years, it has happened with some regularity, from large fires that are quite a distance away. It just depends on the wind and the air pressure. Check out Purple Air to see if there are air quality monitoring stations near you. It is kind of alarming when the air is that bad. And it looks bad there. Real-Time Air Quality Map | PurpleAir PurpleAir https://map.purpleair.com We left New York just in time, 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckynana Posted June 8, 2023 #95314 Share Posted June 8, 2023 Finally caught up! We've been busy around here...Friday morning with Ryan's Awards Ceremony, Friday night with Ava's Class of 2023 Awards Ceremony..she was awarded the National Honor Society Stoll and the Visual Arts Award for Drawing and Painting Medal, both to be worn over her Graduation Robe, and the Silver Medal for being ranked top 12% of Class. We attended Ava's Graduation this past Monday evening. I had a great seat in the Balcony for pictures; just not a great phone for taking pictures🫤 While we were at Ava's Graduation, Ryan and his Mom were at his Band Banquet, where he got an award and once he's a Freshman, will be presented with a Varsity Letter from the Marching Band. Last night, our videographer grandson Jack, and his friend and classmate won "Best Film" for their production of "School Alone", beating out all of the Upper classmen (they are both Sophomores). They also won "Special Effects" for a 3 minute film (which took 3 days to film and edit)..(.I'm sure Greg @Sea Dog can appreciate this) Saturday we'll be celebrating our 2 Connecticut Granddaughters combined Graduation party..Erin from College and her sister Meghan from High School. Next week will be Meghan's Graduation, and Ryan's 8th Grade Graduation. 19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckynana Posted June 8, 2023 #95315 Share Posted June 8, 2023 3 minutes ago, George C said: We left New York just in time, Yeah, you sure did, George...the old saying..Timing is Everything!😉 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenquixote66 Posted June 8, 2023 #95316 Share Posted June 8, 2023 4 hours ago, NHProud said: I know nothing about music but surely the tryouts are not to see if you qualify but where you fit in . These singing groups for PD patients and caregivers are supposed to be therapeutic. Yes,they are therapeutic .There is also dancing for PD ,tai chi and boxing .I did the latter two. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenquixote66 Posted June 8, 2023 #95317 Share Posted June 8, 2023 1 hour ago, HBE4 said: The haze from the wilderness fires is so thick & unhealthy that tonight's Yankee game has been canceled. Fortunately, I found out just as I was about to get on the Metro-North train to head down. Snapped this picture of the TZ Bridge from the Tarrytown train station. Remember the post from a week ago, crystal clear blue skies, Rockland County 3 miles in the distance? Picture doesn't capture the weird orange glow adequately Edit to add: On a normal, foggy day this wouldn't be unusual. But this is the haze from the 400+ Canadian wilderness files over 700 miles away & it still smells like a campfire. It was similiar in Brooklyn where one of my daughters teaches. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenquixote66 Posted June 8, 2023 #95318 Share Posted June 8, 2023 9 minutes ago, Luckynana said: Finally caught up! We've been busy around here...Friday morning with Ryan's Awards Ceremony, Friday night with Ava's Class of 2023 Awards Ceremony..she was awarded the National Honor Society Stoll and the Visual Arts Award for Drawing and Painting Medal, both to be worn over her Graduation Robe, and the Silver Medal for being ranked top 12% of Class. We attended Ava's Graduation this past Monday evening. I had a great seat in the Balcony for pictures; just not a great phone for taking pictures🫤 While we were at Ava's Graduation, Ryan and his Mom were at his Band Banquet, where he got an award and once he's a Freshman, will be presented with a Varsity Letter from the Marching Band. Last night, our videographer grandson Jack, and his friend and classmate won "Best Film" for their production of "School Alone", beating out all of the Upper classmen (they are both Sophomores). They also won "Special Effects" for a 3 minute film (which took 3 days to film and edit)..(.I'm sure Greg @Sea Dog can appreciate this) Saturday we'll be celebrating our 2 Connecticut Granddaughters combined Graduation party..Erin from College and her sister Meghan from High School. Next week will be Meghan's Graduation, and Ryan's 8th Grade Graduation. Is there anything better ?😀 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenquixote66 Posted June 8, 2023 #95319 Share Posted June 8, 2023 1 hour ago, Luckynana said: It's been bad here since around noon. It's gotten much worse since around 4 o'clock..after 7:00 and it's very smoky here. My daughter who teaches in Brooklyn just called to say that the school she teaches in is closed for students but the teachers have to report to work.. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare aussielozzie18 Posted June 8, 2023 #95320 Share Posted June 8, 2023 2 hours ago, HBE4 said: The haze from the wilderness fires is so thick & unhealthy that tonight's Yankee game has been canceled. Fortunately, I found out just as I was about to get on the Metro-North train to head down. Snapped this picture of the TZ Bridge from the Tarrytown train station. Remember the post from a week ago, crystal clear blue skies, Rockland County 3 miles in the distance? Picture doesn't capture the weird orange glow adequately Edit to add: On a normal, foggy day this wouldn't be unusual. But this is the haze from the 400+ Canadian wilderness files over 700 miles away & it still smells like a campfire. This brings back bad memories of the smoke haze we had in Sydney from the 2019 bushfires. I am sorry to read of the wildfires in Canada. Another contingent of Australian firefighters flew out to assist yesterday. I hope the smoke haze clears soon for everyone impacted. I know how eerie and unpleasant it is. 10 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare aussielozzie18 Posted June 8, 2023 #95321 Share Posted June 8, 2023 1 hour ago, h20skibum said: Thank you. We are already having some good times. We got to California without any glitches. Flight left exactly on time, and we got into San Francisco a half hour early. The bus we take from the airport to Marin County was running late, but worked out perfect, because we only had to wait 10 minutes after picking up our luggage. Got to our son’s house, and spent a little time with them. They are working from home today, so Susan and I surprised our grandson by picking him up from school. Getting ready for a nice birthday dinner out now. Happy Birthday to Susan and enjoy your summer with your grandson. I look forward to your photos of your activities. Your grandson is fortunate to have such loving, active & involved grandparents. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckynana Posted June 8, 2023 #95322 Share Posted June 8, 2023 15 minutes ago, lenquixote66 said: Is there anything better ?😀 Nope!😊 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare aussielozzie18 Posted June 8, 2023 #95323 Share Posted June 8, 2023 1 hour ago, SteelCityCruiser10 said: Tomorrow is finally the day we leave for Alaska & board Radiance on Friday! woo hoo … Absolutely love Alaska I’ll check on in here periodically rather than going live more than likely. Im 95% packed and still catching up on house chores, preparing dogs for kennel etc. before we leave tomorrow. DW however just left work at 7:30 & still needs to pack .. oh my 😱😱🤢🤢 Already had a crisis averted this morning when I called our kennel/doggie daycare to touch base re: drop off time in the AM, they did NOT have our reservation. What!! Luckily they had room for the fur babies and all is good. Whew 😥 No idea how that happened but nothing to worry about. Cheers 🍻 Mark Gosh that kennel hitch could have been a major drama - glad they were able to take your fur babies. Have a fab cruise. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenquixote66 Posted June 8, 2023 #95324 Share Posted June 8, 2023 8 minutes ago, Luckynana said: Nope!😊 Toby’s sister has 10 grandchildren ,2 sets of twins . 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Sea Dog Posted June 8, 2023 #95325 Share Posted June 8, 2023 41 minutes ago, Luckynana said: Finally caught up! We've been busy around here...Friday morning with Ryan's Awards Ceremony, Friday night with Ava's Class of 2023 Awards Ceremony..she was awarded the National Honor Society Stoll and the Visual Arts Award for Drawing and Painting Medal, both to be worn over her Graduation Robe, and the Silver Medal for being ranked top 12% of Class. We attended Ava's Graduation this past Monday evening. I had a great seat in the Balcony for pictures; just not a great phone for taking pictures🫤 While we were at Ava's Graduation, Ryan and his Mom were at his Band Banquet, where he got an award and once he's a Freshman, will be presented with a Varsity Letter from the Marching Band. Last night, our videographer grandson Jack, and his friend and classmate won "Best Film" for their production of "School Alone", beating out all of the Upper classmen (they are both Sophomores). They also won "Special Effects" for a 3 minute film (which took 3 days to film and edit)..(.I'm sure Greg @Sea Dog can appreciate this) Saturday we'll be celebrating our 2 Connecticut Granddaughters combined Graduation party..Erin from College and her sister Meghan from High School. Next week will be Meghan's Graduation, and Ryan's 8th Grade Graduation. Congratulations! That’s awesome and sounds like he will have a great future. Tell him from this Emmy winner to work harder than everyone else, follow your dreams and NEVER stop learning. The business and technology advances and changes so fast. Don’t ever become complacent. Cheers! 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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