Rare h20skibum Posted July 20, 2023 #98701 Share Posted July 20, 2023 8 hours ago, HBE4 said: View from top of Boathouse. The powerboat and pier belong to a neighbor so, sorry no pictures of mooring lines. That lake looks pretty calm. Glad you enjoyed your get away. Do they limit horsepower on the lake? One of our small lakes can get pretty choppy with all the boats. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare h20skibum Posted July 20, 2023 #98702 Share Posted July 20, 2023 32 minutes ago, A&L_Ont said: 99.9%. Storm trooper launches at 8:45, an we fly at 2:30pm. Have a safe flight and a great cruise. You may have mentioned, but what ship? Looking forward to hearing about it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arzeena Posted July 20, 2023 #98703 Share Posted July 20, 2023 17 hours ago, dani negreanu said: Thank you, Mark, I'll forward it. Just let me add this: the "gal" had polio in the early '50, walking with a slight limp. The army gave her an exempt, but she volunteered. Then, some 8 years ago, the polio was back with a vengeance, and she's moving now with a electric rollator. And, since she didn't have "enough" .... 7 months ago ... breast cancer, with a HER. All through this period, she was cheerful and optimistic, saying to us, her friends, that all will be OK. When given the all clear, the doctors, unanimously, told her that her disposition and positive approach to her disease were a huge part in her recovery, as they were just doing their "work". She's always putting a smile on my face. You should hear her telling us her conversations with her Argentinian born physician, with his distinctive accent. We were LOLing 😄 Wishing you dear daughter the very same result 🌹 Congratulations to Dani's friend! Wishing Mark's daughter the best. Everyone is looking great in Dani and friend's victory celebration picture! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arzeena Posted July 20, 2023 #98704 Share Posted July 20, 2023 Have a great cruise Andrew, Lisa and Owen! Looking forward to some pictures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Momof3gurlz Posted July 20, 2023 #98705 Share Posted July 20, 2023 11 hours ago, Luckynana said: Thank you, Deb!🥰 I can not imagine doing just a carry-on and backpack...I usually use a backpack, a carry-on, and my regular piece of luggage. When we've planned on staying in a hotel for a few days prior to a cruise, I live out of the carry-on without opening the regular luggage until we're on the ship. You and Andy are going to have such a wonderful time on your European vacation with cruise included.😉😊 I can’t imagine it either Maryann! The only reason we’re considering it is having to manage our luggage. When we arrive in Venice we’ll take water transport into the city & walk to our hotel. Two days later we then have to get it to the train station to head to Rome. I think the alternative will be a backpack each, one carryon that I manage and one checked bag that Andy handles. It’ll give us a little more space. 5 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Momof3gurlz Posted July 20, 2023 #98706 Share Posted July 20, 2023 10 hours ago, jmh2006 said: @A&L_Ont Have a great cruise Andrew, Lisa and Owen. Dave, my son and I are headed to NJ/NYC Friday for the weekend to see Manchester United vs Arsenal at MetLife stadium in a preseason exhibition game on Saturday. Manchester United is our team and this will be the fourth time seeing them in person, 2 times at University of Michigan and 1 time at Old Trafford in Manchester. So looking forward to it! Have a great weekend! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BonTexasNY Posted July 20, 2023 #98707 Share Posted July 20, 2023 2 hours ago, Sunshine3601 said: We are the same. I could never live out of a carry on and backpack. I pack 1 large and 1 small carry on and check in on flights then have my backpack as carry on. My small checked bag is our shampoo, conditioner, body wash, sunscreens, first aid kit, body lotions, face cream, perfumes and shaving items. Large bag is clothes and shoes. I remember in years gone by I would pack a large duffle bag just for my shoes! Times sure have changed. @HBE4 Looks like you had the perfect get-a-way. Great food, great people, tranquil surroundings to kick back and just....be. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Momof3gurlz Posted July 20, 2023 #98708 Share Posted July 20, 2023 9 hours ago, HBE4 said: Last post. This picture sums up the trip perfectly. The foreground is the wife of college friend#1 (the one I see frequently) floating lazily on the lake while in the background, I and Little Miss HBE4 sit on our version of Perfect Day (not at Coco Cay) Floating Bar. 😁 Thanks for sharing all your pictures. Looks like it was a perfectly peaceful getaway. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akcruz Posted July 20, 2023 #98709 Share Posted July 20, 2023 10 hours ago, HBE4 said: Last post. This picture sums up the trip perfectly. The foreground is the wife of college friend#1 (the one I see frequently) floating lazily on the lake while in the background, I and Little Miss HBE4 sit on our version of Perfect Day (not at Coco Cay) Floating Bar. 😁 Thanks for the pictures, looks great. This is what our lake area used to look like until everyone found it and started knocking down the little cabins and putting in monstrosities. Glad to hear you enjoyed. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Sea Dog Posted July 20, 2023 #98710 Share Posted July 20, 2023 10 hours ago, HBE4 said: Last post. This picture sums up the trip perfectly. The foreground is the wife of college friend#1 (the one I see frequently) floating lazily on the lake while in the background, I and Little Miss HBE4 sit on our version of Perfect Day (not at Coco Cay) Floating Bar. 😁 What great photos of your perfect getaway. Looks beautiful and peaceful. I love the cabin. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ollienbertsmum Posted July 20, 2023 #98711 Share Posted July 20, 2023 On 7/18/2023 at 10:50 PM, singinalot said: we’ll be there mid-August and I am definitely watching those temps 👀 I was looking through old photos of trips (sorting the files out). One thing I noticed was that youngest and I bought a couple of parasols. It made so much difference. You could just as easily carry an umbrella. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akcruz Posted July 20, 2023 #98712 Share Posted July 20, 2023 2 hours ago, Sunshine3601 said: We are the same. I could never live out of a carry on and backpack. I pack 1 large and 1 small carry on and check in on flights then have my backpack as carry on. My small checked bag is our shampoo, conditioner, body wash, sunscreens, first aid kit, body lotions, face cream, perfumes and shaving items. Large bag is clothes and shoes. Agree, it's all those liquids that keep me from doing a carry on only. 2 hours ago, A&L_Ont said: 99.9%. Storm trooper launches at 8:45, an we fly at 2:30pm. Sounds like you are going to have an awesome weekend. Have a wonde4ful trip, looking forward to pictures. 26 minutes ago, Momof3gurlz said: I can’t imagine it either Maryann! The only reason we’re considering it is having to manage our luggage. When we arrive in Venice we’ll take water transport into the city & walk to our hotel. Two days later we then have to get it to the train station to head to Rome. I think the alternative will be a backpack each, one carryon that I manage and one checked bag that Andy handles. It’ll give us a little more space. We did a 2 week family trip thru Europe in 2011, started in London, took chunnel to Paris, night train to Rome, along with a 7 day cruise. We each had 1 rolling suitcase and a backpack. At times we were at the back of the crowds but made it. Think it was my only trip where we wore just about everything we took, glad to have had it all. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanleyandGus Posted July 20, 2023 #98713 Share Posted July 20, 2023 I believe a truce is being negotiated between Stanley (cat) and Thor (dog). Stanley is the one in charge. 13 1 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenquixote66 Posted July 20, 2023 #98714 Share Posted July 20, 2023 TSOTD is from the National Basketball Hall Of Fame. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenquixote66 Posted July 20, 2023 #98715 Share Posted July 20, 2023 3 hours ago, bobmacliberty said: Love these photos. Looks like you had a great trip catching up with old friends. When I was young, I used to really enjoy when our family took vacations like this. I remember one in NY on Lake George somewhere. Now, I think I'm too soft. 😁 Some of those pictures reminded me of Lake George .My wife and I were first there in 1974 and when our kids were old enough to travel we went every summer till 1990.My younger daughter went to Undergraduate college in upstate NY.On parents weekends my wife and I spent time in Lake George. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arzeena Posted July 20, 2023 #98716 Share Posted July 20, 2023 2 hours ago, Momof3gurlz said: I can’t imagine it either Maryann! The only reason we’re considering it is having to manage our luggage. When we arrive in Venice we’ll take water transport into the city & walk to our hotel. Two days later we then have to get it to the train station to head to Rome. I think the alternative will be a backpack each, one carryon that I manage and one checked bag that Andy handles. It’ll give us a little more space. It was very easy for me to do this on a cruise....I packed my carry on bag and a handbag.....the shoes and bags and clothes which I could not do without 🙄and had to have, I stuffed in RJ's suitcase! Only worked once since I was reminded about it time and again while packing! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Ozark_Kid Posted July 20, 2023 #98717 Share Posted July 20, 2023 Look how one of the cucumbers grew through the fence. 😆 10 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HBE4 Posted July 20, 2023 #98718 Share Posted July 20, 2023 12 hours ago, aussielozzie18 said: These photos from the dock look so relaxing & peaceful. Did you have this part of the lake to yourselves whilst you were there? Peaceful and relaxing it was! I guess I timed the pictures perfectly as there was no activity there at the time but no, it did get busy later on. But the part of the lake the cabin is on is in a large cove - "The Bay" my friends call it - so it was a bit quieter. The main part of the lake is much busier with boats of all sizes and speed including pontoon boats, Jet Skis (PWC - Personal Watercraft as they are officially known), etc. 10 hours ago, Coralc said: @HBE4 It looks like a wonderful getaway. Beautiful view! Very rustic though. It looks like you had a nice time. I guess we are fortunate. Everyone keeps calling our other house a cabin. But it is actually a house that is even larger than our present home. It was rustic. Even had a little mouse scampering about. The original plan was to go tent camping but this old body is too old to sleep on the ground. Plus, all my tent camping gear - sleeping bags, air mattress and the tent itself - are long gone and I didn't want to invest in all new gear that might only be used once. Fortunately one of my other college buddies was of the same mindset so this cabin was the perfect compromise! 6 hours ago, bobmacliberty said: Love these photos. Looks like you had a great trip catching up with old friends. When I was young, I used to really enjoy when our family took vacations like this. I remember one in NY on Lake George somewhere. Now, I think I'm too soft. 😁 Thank you. I drove right past Lake George on I87 - The Northway - and it was as busy as it ever way, judging from the traffic. It was the halfway point on my trip north. I've driven past many a time but never went there. As for being too soft, see my comments above to @Coralc🙂 5 hours ago, h20skibum said: That lake looks pretty calm. Glad you enjoyed your get away. Do they limit horsepower on the lake? One of our small lakes can get pretty choppy with all the boats. First day was calm, smooth as glass. The other days had some wind. One day was too choppy to take the Kayaks out. No limit on HP. There were boats of all sizes and shapes and the unmistakable rumble of a Chevy V-8 in one of them. One of the most beautiful boats was an old Chris Craft (stock image). According to my car guy buddy, that "only" has an inline-6 cylinder engine. 3 hours ago, BonTexasNY said: @HBE4 Looks like you had the perfect get-a-way. Great food, great people, tranquil surroundings to kick back and just....be. That it was! For sure. 3 hours ago, akcruz said: Thanks for the pictures, looks great. This is what our lake area used to look like until everyone found it and started knocking down the little cabins and putting in monstrosities. Glad to hear you enjoyed. Most of the houses on the lake are true camp cabins that are not winterized. But there have been a few tear downs that have been rebuilt into something resembling The Great Lodges for year round living. The area is pretty remote with the nearest town - and stores - being about 35-45 minutes away. So plan your shopping carefully and don't forget the milk. 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HBE4 Posted July 20, 2023 #98719 Share Posted July 20, 2023 As I was typing up that last post, this picture was sent to me. Action shot proof that I was kayaking. 21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Momof3gurlz Posted July 20, 2023 #98720 Share Posted July 20, 2023 1 hour ago, Arzeena said: It was very easy for me to do this on a cruise....I packed my carry on bag and a handbag.....the shoes and bags and clothes which I could not do without 🙄and had to have, I stuffed in RJ's suitcase! Only worked once since I was reminded about it time and again while packing! Well this wouldn’t work for us. Andy’s a worse over packer than I am! 2 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare A&L_Ont Posted July 20, 2023 #98721 Share Posted July 20, 2023 At the airport and on the plane. Feels good. 28 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunshine3601 Posted July 20, 2023 #98722 Share Posted July 20, 2023 15 hours ago, HBE4 said: Last post. This picture sums up the trip perfectly. The foreground is the wife of college friend#1 (the one I see frequently) floating lazily on the lake while in the background, I and Little Miss HBE4 sit on our version of Perfect Day (not at Coco Cay) Floating Bar. 😁 Looks like you had a great time with some beautiful scenery. Welcome Home! That would be me floating on the inflatable lounge chair 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HBE4 Posted July 20, 2023 #98723 Share Posted July 20, 2023 19 minutes ago, A&L_Ont said: At the airport and on the plane. Feels good. Have a great cruise! Both of them. 😄 I may have missed it but are you doing a Live review? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare A&L_Ont Posted July 20, 2023 #98724 Share Posted July 20, 2023 3 minutes ago, HBE4 said: Have a great cruise! Both of them. 😄 I may have missed it but are you doing a Live review? I think I will, and if so I’ll start it once we are airborne. 4 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagsfan Posted July 20, 2023 #98725 Share Posted July 20, 2023 On 7/18/2023 at 4:24 PM, Keksie said: Has anyone heard from Jagsfan lately? I don't want to be nosy but I do worry. I’m fine. Just getting past being tired from our week in Maine with our kids and grandkids. Dick and I drive up, everyone else flew. it’s hard work supervising his driving, so I’m still tired. I had bad breathing problems when we got home…probably from trading wonderful Maine air for humid Florida air. I booked a bunch from my women’s club on Allure sailing Feb 26, and invited them to pay toward their balances when they have a little extra. That, and answering questions has kept me busy! Really,really like herding cats! Don’t remember if I mentioned it, but ParkPortCanaveral is running a 50% off sail that expires 31 July. It’s good for cruises through June 2024. Good place to park and shuttle. It’s closest to the port. Thanks for thinking about me. Trying to keep up, but I keep falling behind so I’ve mostly been skimming. Now that I’ve completely unpacked and found the capris I thought I left in Maine, hopefully I’ll be back running my mouth!! First photo is my attorney granddaughter Megan, my son Scott, and me. There’s one of Dick and me at our cousin Bruce’s home. He and his wife Lee know how to make us happy! We all had all the lobster we could stuff in! And Lee made a hot crab dip with fresh picked Maine crabs that was to die for! Then at various restaurants, we had steamers, fried whole belly clams, lobster rolls, Maine and Connecticut, and lots of scallops. Our daughter rented a five bedroom house in Boothbay, and it was perfect. Dick had mentioned two years ago it would be nice if we could rent a big house and visit Maine one more time. Everybody already had vacation plans, so it took two years to line everything up. The house was perfect, the dining room table seated 20, so there was room for the 12 of us to be comfortable.,and spending quality time with family was priceless! 29 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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