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

[Sea Dog]

18 minutes ago, George C said:

Just watched one of the most bizarre, interesting movies, I have ever seen “Poor Things” Emma Stone won the academy award earlier this year for it , very adult with nudity, extremely hard to describe, it is currently on Hulu . 

It’s on my list to watch. I hear Emma is fantastic. Watching Baby Reindeer now. Wow that is going to give me nightmares. Makes Glen Close in Fatal Attraction look like a sweetheart.

[FromSea2ShiningSea]

Day 10- 4/18/2024- Hakodate, Japan

 

A view of the city.  You can see our ship.

 

This whole time in Japan, this is the first time that I have seen a church.  

 

Onuma Park- known for its picturesque, island dotted lakes surrounded by birch and maple forests and the majestic volcano, Mt. Komagatake.

 

 

 

 

[helen haywood]

1 hour ago, Ocean Boy said:

Why does it have to be a male?

I thought I read this issue on this thread but it must have been elsewhere.  What I read before is there is some danger in men getting blood from women who had been pregnant…even women who perhaps didn’t know they had been pregnant…so it was safer to ask for male blood for men.  Can’t explain the medical reasons.

[Keksie]

1 hour ago, A&L_Ont said:

Thanks to community group phone chats we discover that Princess was visiting us from a farm a mile away. She’s a year old female who took a road trip from neighbours to the east. 
 

They came and picked her up, and Lucy was happy to see her go. Better yet, they also left us some maple syrup from our trees that we let them tap. A win-win for Lucy and us. 
 

Never mind my previous question.  I am used to cats showing up and never leaving.  We seem to be the homeless cat magnet of the neighborhood.  

[George C]

6 minutes ago, Sea Dog said:

It’s on my list to watch. I hear Emma is fantastic. Watching Baby Reindeer now. Wow that is going to give me nightmares. Makes Glen Close in Fatal Attraction look like a sweetheart.

I need to check out Baby Reindeer, thanks

[reallyitsmema]

4 minutes ago, helen haywood said:

I thought I read this issue on this thread but it must have been elsewhere.  What I read before is there is some danger in men getting blood from women who had been pregnant…even women who perhaps didn’t know they had been pregnant…so it was safer to ask for male blood for men.  Can’t explain the medical reasons.

Someone on the rollcall mentioned that too. They said there is a risk of transfusion related acute lung injury (TRALI). 

[HBE4]

23 minutes ago, Sea Dog said:

It’s on my list to watch. I hear Emma is fantastic. Watching Baby Reindeer now. Wow that is going to give me nightmares. Makes Glen Close in Fatal Attraction look like a sweetheart.

 

16 minutes ago, George C said:

I need to check out Baby Reindeer, thanks

 

A few people have recommended it to me, I'll check it out eventually.

[helen haywood]

The girls were initially wary…the wheelchair, the cast…the angst.  But things have returned to normal.  Minnie thinks the new chair is for her since they match perfectly!

 

 

And my sweet Diana…

 

Edited May 13 by helen haywood

[HBE4]

19 minutes ago, Keksie said:

Never mind my previous question.  I am used to cats showing up and never leaving.  We seem to be the homeless cat magnet of the neighborhood.  

 

There must be a sign directing them to "Keksie Kat's in Krisis Kaboodle"

[Lionesss]

If any wants to watch a great spy movie. US vs RUSSIA. Watch the movie ANNA. It is on Netflix. And has many twists and turns that you think you have it figured out then BAM, surprise new turn of events. 
 

I have watched it twice and cannot believe how many things I missed the first time. 
 

Enjoy 

I did. 

[Coralc]

1 hour ago, #55worktoplay said:

I’m kind of bummed because I’m sure I am far enough North and also far out from the light pollution to have enjoyed them but I didn’t know to look for them!  We are in the middle of renovations and I have not read or seen any news in the last few days. I remember the first time I saw them it was so fascinating but that was the one and only time I have seen them around here. 

I went out with my phone camera. And I could see the white light, but I just figured it was light from downtown coming up into the hills. There have been lots of fabulous photos. I am sure, that as I get older, I will tell people that I remember seeing the phenomenon. ☺️

[BonTexasNY]

3 hours ago, Luckynana said:

 

What a beautiful picture.  Oliver looks so Regal in a beautiful backyard setting.

I was just going to post the exact same thing.  Regal came to my mind instantly.  That picture is frame worthy for sure.

2 hours ago, Ourusualbeach said:

Our initial plan when we knew we were returning late was going to be room service which is available 24 hours and no charge.

 

 

 

 

Notice the filet on the menu.  There is also a separate breakfast menu that is left on your bed every evening.

How on earth do you decide what to order?  Will you ever get used to the Windjammer again?

  

[Coralc]

57 minutes ago, helen haywood said:

I thought I read this issue on this thread but it must have been elsewhere.  What I read before is there is some danger in men getting blood from women who had been pregnant…even women who perhaps didn’t know they had been pregnant…so it was safer to ask for male blood for men.  Can’t explain the medical reasons.

Rh negative antibodies. 

[George C]

38 minutes ago, helen haywood said:

The girls were initially wary…the wheelchair, the cast…the angst.  But things have returned to normal.  Minnie thinks the new chair is for her since they match perfectly!

 

 

And my sweet Diana…

 

Very happy that your home and kitty will supervise your getting well. 

[FromSea2ShiningSea]

Day 11- 4/19/2024- Aomori, Japan- Cherry Blossom paradise

 

Hirosaki Park- A home for 2,000 cherry blossom trees.  We get to witness these trees in full bloom.  It’s like an explosion of cherry blossoms.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hirosaki Castle

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Showa Big Buddha Seiryu-ji Temple

 

 

 

 

[Sea Dog]

1 hour ago, George C said:

I need to check out Baby Reindeer, thanks

 

It's really good but it will make you uncomfortable.

[grapau27]

10 hours ago, Lionesss said:

The meaning of Mother’s Day to me. 

Being a career woman I got married when I was 35. So time was a priority in starting a family. 
 

However;

My first pregnancy ended in a disaster when I started let’s just say losing massive quantities of blood.  They were unable to save the baby. Being of the medical profession and also being stupid at times. I refused blood transfusions because I did not want any antibodies interfering with a future pregnancy. So I was discharged on iron 4 x a day and not permitted to drive till my Hgb was above 10 ( um it was 6.5). 
This emergency happened on Mother’s Day 1992.  

 

We were given the go ahead late summer to start our family. 
Then in September I was pregnant. And had a miscarriage on Sweetest day in October. 
 

I hated holidays. And Mothers Day was very emotional for me. We gave up trying. It wasn’t to be. 
 

But on St Patrick’s day 1994. The spouse was sick as a dog. And I suggested we give it one last attempt to work on the job of getting pregnant. Not just a time for us to bond. ( I was looking at cycles on my calendar. I thought I could be ovulating). 
He goes. “ I can’t breathe… and you want to………”

I go if we get pregnant we will call the child Ampicillin. 
 

I found out I was pregnant on Good Friday and went into labor on Christmas Eve. 
Meet our ampicillin ( Christina). Soon to be 30. 
 

Now. Life happens for a reason. 
Had I had those first two children chances are we would have never known Christina. 
 

Meet Ampicillin (Christina)

 

 

 

 

 

I am blessed. 
 

I LOVE MOTHERS DAY. 

 

HAPPY MOTHERS DAY -

To all who have any role in raising children. 
 

💕

 

Christina is beautiful.

[grapau27]

Good morning.

It is 60°F here at 09.00am with a high of 72°F expected this afternoon.

I have just had my porridge breakfast and watching TV.

I hope everyone is safe and well and y'all had a lovely Mother's day.

[Ocean Boy]

7 hours ago, FromSea2ShiningSea said:

 

 

This whole time in Japan, this is the first time that I have seen a church.  

 

 

 

Why does the church have an air traffic control tower?😉😇

[Ocean Boy]

For you Samsung users... I noticed this morning that I have a UI operating system update available from 6.0 to 6.1. I'm about to do the update. I hope it doesn't screw up my phone.

[Ocean Boy]

7 hours ago, reallyitsmema said:

Not sure why gender specific. The rollcall says they have a donor. One person who tried was told they weren’t needed at this time. Dr google showed a study saying male donations have less risk of mortality. Not sure, hope person got what they needed. No further announcements. Since we didn’t get to Bermuda, we are due in St Marteen at 7am instead of noon. Our course hasn’t changed at all according to the position map on the tv. 

Noon would have been a very late arrival. You are much better off getting there at 7 AM.

[A&L_Ont]

9 hours ago, Sea Dog said:

Glad it all got resolved. I think Lucy would rather be the queen of her domain and have to share it with another cat.

Princess was bowing down to her, and we are definitely her servants. 

 

9 hours ago, voyager70 said:

So happy it all worked out well but I was kind of hoping Lucy would end up with a new brother or sister to hang out with 😁

Us too, that it worked out. 

 

8 hours ago, Keksie said:

What is the name of your new cat?  Lol

LOLOL

 

8 hours ago, Keksie said:

Never mind my previous question.  I am used to cats showing up and never leaving. We seem to be the homeless cat magnet of the neighborhood.  

Thankfully we haven’t, but she made herself feel at home. The poor thing had one bad dripping eye.  Had no one claimed her she’d be to the vet for it and to be fixed, but not our concern now. 

[reallyitsmema]

Welcome to St Marteen. 
 

 

[bobmacliberty]

14 hours ago, akcruz said:

Beautiful day on the course.

 

 

Is that the Love Course at Barefoot Resort?  Fun course.  I've had to chip sideways with my ball right up against the ruins. 😬

[bobmacliberty]

10 hours ago, HBE4 said:

 

I did that once, getting blasted by a 747 KLM getting ready for take-off. I saw one or two people get knocked down, a few hats and bags being blown in to the sea. 

 

Glad I did it, not sure I'd do it again.

 

I didn't want the full force of a large jet so I decided to try it with a private jet taking off.  I realized later that the engines on a private jet are often as powerful as full sized commercial jets.  The force immediately knocked me off the rock that I was standing on. Hat blown into the water, sunglasses nearly so.  I was sacrificing everything else but making sure that I held onto the DSLR around my neck.  Glad I did it, definitely won't be doing it again.