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

[h20skibum]

Today has been a jam packed day.  Started with bike riding this morning.  Then it was time to finally hitch up the boat for this season’s first voyage.  But first, a stop for subs.   This place has the largest ones. 
 

 

The boys were ready to go. 
 

 

Some leftover sub rolls for the wildlife. 
 

 

It was a beautiful, sunny day on the lake. After my granddaughter’s gymnastic class, she and my daughter joined us.  Granddaughter had the first tube ride of the season. 
 

 

Now, the boat is put away, and we are enjoying a Doobie Brothers tribute band. 

 

 

Edited July 5, 2023 by h20skibum

[reallyitsmema]

I picked the first of our cherry tomatoes today. These two were overachievers. 
 

[Lionesss]

@Ozark_Kid

 Your harvest is amazing. 
 

When did you plant?

 

We have to wait till the potential for frost is done. So we plant on Memorial Day weekend. 
We are just staring to get itty bitty green tomatoes, peppers; and zucchini and squash looks like a massive flower bouquet. 
Green beans should be ready to pick in a week. 
 

Hopefully it will be an abundant year. 
 

But, wanted you to know—
 

You are in my prayers. 
 

Sue 

 

 

Edited July 5, 2023 by Lionesss

[Sea Dog]

1 hour ago, Ozark_Kid said:

Physically I am getting weaker but my spirit is still strong.  So many loving people around me helps.

You are amazing! 

[Sunshine3601]

12 hours ago, mo&fran said:

Today is the first step to the treatment of the throat cancer.  I have a 900 AM appointment with the nuclear Dr, and see what his plan for the radiation treatment is. Then at 1100 AM is the oncologist, I assume the plan for the chemo.

 He had said before this would take 6 weeks, once a week. Then would insert an IV every time, rather than a port.  Side effects should just be some tiredness and maybe some nausea, and there should not be any hair loss. 

 The only issue I have been having happens when I am eating, food gets stuck in the  back of my throat, so I drink something  when that happens and everything is fine. 

 

Sending our thoughts and prayers for your treatment plan to be a success with minimal side effects.  🙏🦋

[Sunshine3601]

2 hours ago, Ozark_Kid said:

Today I harvested 44 tomatoes.   That makes 145 so far this year!  Last year at this time I had harvested 28.  

Looks like in another week the cherry tomatoes will be ready to pick. 

Nice!!   I should start harvesting tomatoes, peppers and zucchini this weekend.   Eggplant and cucumbers are a tad slower, hopefully ready by mid July.

We are picking a couple dozen peaches every couple of days.  I have to gather all my peach recipes and get to work on them this weekend.  

Edited July 6, 2023 by Sunshine3601

[BonTexasNY]

4 hours ago, HBE4 said:

Every year, the NY Yankees hold the HOPE WEEK Initiative (Helping Others Persevere & Excel) which is rooted in the fundamental belief that acts of goodwill provide hope and encouragement to more than just the recipient of the gesture. On each of five consecutive days during the celebration of HOPE Week, the Yankees shine a spotlight on a different individual, family or organization worthy of recognition and support. Each day is designed so honorees can share their inspirational stories with Yankees players, fans and the media, while being surprised with the day of their dreams.

 

Yesterday, July 4^th, was the 84^th anniversary of Lou Gehrig “Luckiest Man in the World” speech.  Fittingly, the Yankees decided to honor Sarah Langs, a 30 year old MLB reporter and researcher, who last year revealed that she has ALS. Sarah and 6 other woman from “Her ALS  Story” – a support group of woman under 35 with ALS that seeks to raise awareness – were honored last night at the Stadium and also to raise money for research via “Project ALS”.  

All my pictures from last night came out extremely blurry so instead I’ll post a link to the video tribute that was played on the big screen. In it, Sarah along with the other woman and Yankee players, recite Gehrig famous speech.

 

 

 

More on her story.

https://www.yesnetwork.com/video/players-of-the-game-sarah-langs?t=top-videos

 

And finally:

https://www.mlb.com/news/yanks-honor-sarah-langs-on-anniversary-of-lou-gehrig-s-speech

 

Edit: My blurry pictures

 

With tears, I thank you for posting this incredible story. 

[Sunshine3601]

2 hours ago, Ozark_Kid said:

Physically I am getting weaker but my spirit is still strong.  So many loving people around me helps.

❤️

[Ozark_Kid]

1 hour ago, Lionesss said:

@Ozark_Kid

 Your harvest is amazing. 
 

When did you plant?

 

We have to wait till the potential for frost is done. So we plant on Memorial Day weekend. 
We are just staring to get itty bitty green tomatoes, peppers; and zucchini and squash looks like a massive flower bouquet. 
Green beans should be ready to pick in a week. 
 

Hopefully it will be an abundant year. 
 

But, wanted you to know—
 

You are in my prayers. 
 

Sue 

 

 

Thanks Sue. I planted all sorts of stuff.  Some that didn't do good was broccoli and Brussel sprouts.   I think it's just to hot here.  The Kohlrabi did OK, it taste good.  Slow start has been my beans, zucchini and cucumbers but are now taking off, I direct sowed. Potatoes are now showing up.  I don't mean to cause tears but I lost 6 bulbs of garlic, only 170 survived.   My peppers are exploding.  I am trying to be patient for them to turn their proper color.   I have Jimmy Nardello,  Orange Bell Pepper and Jalapeños. I have a few Watermelon doing good growing vertical. All the tomatoes and it looks like in about a week the Cherry tomatoes will blow up.  

I have been making pizza sauce with the tomatoes.   When I make it I use a chamber vacuum to seal enough for a pizza.  I so far have enough for 21 pizzas!

Thanks for the prayers Sue.

BTW, my brother lives not to far from you.   He sent this picture of how his onions are doing. 

[Ozark_Kid]

54 minutes ago, Sunshine3601 said:

Nice!!   I should start harvesting tomatoes, peppers and zucchini this weekend.   Eggplant and cucumbers are a tad slower, hopefully ready by mid July.

We are picking a couple dozen peaches every couple of days.  I have to gather all my peach recipes and get to work on them this weekend.  

Glad your garden is taking off.  I remember you grew eggplants last year.  I was thinking it was some of your first to harvest but I may be remembering wrong. 

[Coralc]

15 hours ago, Sunshine3601 said:

 Then homeowners began their own displays.   They are legal to buy in PA.    Always amazed at how much they spend on fireworks.   

 

Just out of curiosity, are all kinds of fireworks legal to buy in PA? We have a few municipalities nearby that allow the purchase and use of Safe & Sane fireworks. Sparklers, cones and that sort of thing. Aerials, Roman candles, mortars and firecrackers and M-80's and M-100's are illegal in the whole state. But millions of people here seem to find them to purchase. 😏

 

What are people allowed to buy there? ☺️ Just curious about the differences.

 

And there was a 10-acre fire at our nearby lake last evening. 

Edited July 6, 2023 by Coralc

[aussielozzie18]

4 hours ago, Ozark_Kid said:

Thanks Sue. I planted all sorts of stuff.  Some that didn't do good was broccoli and Brussel sprouts.   I think it's just to hot here.  The Kohlrabi did OK, it taste good.  Slow start has been my beans, zucchini and cucumbers but are now taking off, I direct sowed. Potatoes are now showing up.  I don't mean to cause tears but I lost 6 bulbs of garlic, only 170 survived.   My peppers are exploding.  I am trying to be patient for them to turn their proper color.   I have Jimmy Nardello,  Orange Bell Pepper and Jalapeños. I have a few Watermelon doing good growing vertical. All the tomatoes and it looks like in about a week the Cherry tomatoes will blow up.  

I have been making pizza sauce with the tomatoes.   When I make it I use a chamber vacuum to seal enough for a pizza.  I so far have enough for 21 pizzas!

Thanks for the prayers Sue.

BTW, my brother lives not to far from you.   He sent this picture of how his onions are doing. 

I had to look up Kohlrabi as I hadn’t heard of it.  How do you cook/eat it?

Enough homemade pizza sauce from your garden for 21 pizzas sounds superb. Your garden certainly is flourishing.

[aussielozzie18]

@mo&fran I am sorry to read of your diagnosis and wish you well for successful treatment. The details of your treatment options are interesting to read.  Thank you for sharing.

 

@h20skibum  I hope Susan’s headaches and reactions have abated now and she can continue to enjoy the family outings you have organised.

[aussielozzie18]

DS visited Many Glacier Hotel in Glacier NP today.

 

 

 

They did a four hour hike today but thankfully they didn’t come across any grizzlies whilst hiking.

[sgmn]

On 7/5/2023 at 1:42 AM, Ocean Boy said:

The beach is beautiful this evening.

 

 

 

 

Beautiful,  I always love your beach photos. The sky looks lovely 

[sgmn]

20 hours ago, mo&fran said:

Today is the first step to the treatment of the throat cancer.  I have a 900 AM appointment with the nuclear Dr, and see what his plan for the radiation treatment is. Then at 1100 AM is the oncologist, I assume the plan for the chemo.

 He had said before this would take 6 weeks, once a week. Then would insert an IV every time, rather than a port.  Side effects should just be some tiredness and maybe some nausea, and there should not be any hair loss. 

 The only issue I have been having happens when I am eating, food gets stuck in the  back of my throat, so I drink something  when that happens and everything is fine. 

 

Hope it all went well yesterday and the Dr's have put together a good plan of action for you 

[sgmn]

7 hours ago, Sunshine3601 said:

❤️

+1 John,  

[sgmn]

Yesterday I went to the Royal Horticultural Garden Festival at Hampton Court Palace with friends. Lots of walking around the exhibits, lots of plants and anything and everything to do with gardening and outdoors to buy 

Hampton Court,  garden view

I bought a swing for the garden  I thought it was a good price. Will be delivered in a couple of weeks

 

One of the hundreds of roses in the rose section

Another view of HCP

 

[dani negreanu]

1 hour ago, sgmn said:

Yesterday I went to the Royal Horticultural Garden Festival at Hampton Court Palace

 

Beautiful, Sue. Thanks for sharing. I had no idea about this place, making a note 😘

[dani negreanu]

4 hours ago, aussielozzie18 said:

I had to look up Kohlrabi as I hadn’t heard of it.  How do you cook/eat it?

 

Kohlrabi is very popular here. We have the green version of it.

 

DH is eating it raw, or baking it in the oven with a sprinkle of olive oil on it. Usually when preparing antipasti, along with other legumes, like zucchini, sweet potatoes, cauliflower, etc.

[Sunshine3601]

8 hours ago, Coralc said:

 

Just out of curiosity, are all kinds of fireworks legal to buy in PA? We have a few municipalities nearby that allow the purchase and use of Safe & Sane fireworks. Sparklers, cones and that sort of thing. Aerials, Roman candles, mortars and firecrackers and M-80's and M-100's are illegal in the whole state. But millions of people here seem to find them to purchase. 😏

 

What are people allowed to buy there? ☺️ Just curious about the differences.

 

And there was a 10-acre fire at our nearby lake last evening. 

In PA consumers can purchase Class C fireworks which includes bottles rockets, Roman candles, firecrackers, aerials and mortars (up to a certain size).   

Pa law states they cannot be launched between 10 pm to 10 am on any day except July 2, 3 and 4th and Dec 31st they can be used up until 1 am.

Unfortunately, there are far too many people who don't follow the law on how and where they can be launched.

[Lionesss]

15 hours ago, dbancroft said:

@Lionesss New show on paramount+ Lioness. Maybe a slot tutorial...lol

I will be looking for that show. 
 

Besides our upcoming cruise in August my wings maybe clipped in regards to gambling in casino. 

Now mind you I have set a safe daily budget and usually end up in casino 5 evenings after shows. But Alaska sailings kinda tucker me out and late nights are a rarity. Susie needs a comforter, pillow , blankie and spouse more than a slot machine to rest up. So early to bed and early to rise. 

And besides. New driveway, patio, landscaping and our new RV I am sure I will take my daily casino cash allotment down for this sailing (😜). 

I plan on doing a live thread, we shall see. 
 

Be safe. 

[Luckynana]

8 hours ago, aussielozzie18 said:

DS visited Many Glacier Hotel in Glacier NP today.

 

They did a four hour hike today but thankfully they didn’t come across any grizzlies whilst hiking.

Wow!!!!!  Awesome picture!  Thank you for sharing!

[cruiselvr04]

On 7/5/2023 at 6:25 AM, mo&fran said:

Today is the first step to the treatment of the throat cancer.  I have a 900 AM appointment with the nuclear Dr, and see what his plan for the radiation treatment is. Then at 1100 AM is the oncologist, I assume the plan for the chemo.

 He had said before this would take 6 weeks, once a week. Then would insert an IV every time, rather than a port.  Side effects should just be some tiredness and maybe some nausea, and there should not be any hair loss. 

 The only issue I have been having happens when I am eating, food gets stuck in the  back of my throat, so I drink something  when that happens and everything is fine. 

 

Prayers as you go down this road.

 

I was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer during the pandemic.  It was hard but I’ve learned you can do hard things.  For me the worst part was going by myself to my appointments and into the hospital for surgery by myself.  MD Anderson wouldn’t allow my DH to be with me.  So it took courage just to go in each time.  I still get teary when I think about it.  

You can do this!  Take one appointment, one treatment at a time.  Let others care for you. Rest, pray, read encouraging things.  Look forward to your cruise!  

 

[lenquixote66]

TSOTD is from the beautiful island of Barbados.