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

[Keksie]

20 minutes ago, bobmacliberty said:

 

I don't know how this is even possible. 🤣  The activities that you plan for your grandkids are just amazing.  Again, will you adopt me?

 

While living in Ohio, we had a huge Halloween party and every year was a different theme.  Of course, one year was Harry Potter.  I'm still amazed at the Goblin that Micheline made from Gringott's bank.

 

Wow that is impressive.

[Lionesss]

This cruise was needed in so many ways!!!  These last few months have been non stop busy. 
 

Traveling every Sunday to Oxford Ohio a mere 4 - 1/2 hour ride with pit stop. Then Every Wednesday driving home in the evening. 
 

Well I made my last drive the week before the cruise. And I knew it was coming but did not expect it now. 
And it was memorable. 
A going away gift was getting.Noro virus. 
 

Yup you guessed it. A cruise in less than 6 days and I am best friends with the Porcelain bowl and a bucket. 
 

I hadn’t threw up in over 35 years, but in conjunction with that sitting on the thrown. 
 

It was the 24 hour type. And what affected me most was the tiredness. 
It hit after the kids went to work. Zoey was a trooper, kept bringing her binkies  and toys. 
 

What made it more memorable is I did my last Pilgrimage to Oxford. 
 

I had made a brief mention of what was going on a few weeks back. But I got the official statement to share just recently. 
 

Brandon is the new assistant strength and conditioning coach at 

BOWLING GREEN STATE UNIVERSITY. 

Double salary. Better working conditions. 

Daughter s salary will be tripled going independent with an agency backup. 
 

I will now be able to leave Monday morning at 5 am. And come home Wednesday evening.

The drive will be 2 - 1/2 hours. 
I will be able to spend weekends camping and get an early starting  Monday in June. 
 

That is why this cruise is so meaningful to just chill. 
 

Take care. 
 

 

[grapau27]

Good afternoon from a sunny 50°F North East England.

My parents lived in the same house for 41 years before they both died within 4 months of each other.

Pauline and I have lived in our house for 42 years.

I hope everyone is safe and in good health and y'all have a fabulous day.

[Momof3gurlz]

@aussielozzie18 your photos are just beautiful.

 

@h20skibum what a fun party for your granddaughter! HBD to her.

 

When it comes to keeping stuff from moves or inheritances, it seems there are two types of people.  Those that toss out most of it and those that can’t bear to part with anything - and they usually end up married to each

other 😂.  I’m not sentimental about big things like furniture, china sets, etc. In my mind, if I’m not going to use it, it’s just clutter.  Andy on the other hand would keep everything. It’s led to some interesting ‘discussions’ 😉😂.  

[Arzeena]

9 hours ago, Coralc said:

There are probably 3 sets up there too. Donate. We already gave the flatware to Bill's cousin. We are all in on Corelle and Corning. 

Me too. Easy peasy to deal with. And for company I have a not too expensive Villaroy and Boch.
I also had a lot of china. Most of mine was contemporary: Kate Spade, Lenox, Noritake, Mikasa, Studio Nova. Gave away everything before moving. All it did was sit pretty and I only used the Kate Spade one because it was contemporary and I loved the colors.

[Arzeena]

11 hours ago, Keksie said:

I am back from a super fun knitting retreat.  It started Thursday morning wheny friend and I drove over to Bellingrath Gardens to spend the morning.

Then it was 2.5 days of knitting, laughing and making new friends.  The teacher was very good and I picked up several new techniques.

 

You look very nice!

And I love your friend's funky yellow shoes. Very colorful personality.
Love those roses.

I would love to learn to crochet......but I have two left hands!🙄

[Arzeena]

11 hours ago, Husky1987 said:

Fresh crack celebration for Saturday night.  House walls are all textured and they started priming today!  Should be painting by the end of next week.  The end is near, tentative move in date of June 1st (which I’m sure will slide a bit with inspections, etc.)…pics of painted walls to come next week 😊

 

 

Congratulations on the move in!

How is Stevie Nicks? Haven't seen a picture lately.

[Ocean Boy]

11 minutes ago, Momof3gurlz said:

@aussielozzie18 your photos are just beautiful.

 

@h20skibum what a fun party for your granddaughter! HBD to her.

 

When it comes to keeping stuff from moves or inheritances, it seems there are two types of people.  Those that toss out most of it and those that can’t bear to part with anything - and they usually end up married to each

other 😂.  I’m not sentimental about big things like furniture, china sets, etc. In my mind, if I’m not going to use it, it’s just clutter.  Andy on the other hand would keep everything. It’s led to some interesting ‘discussions’ 😉😂.  

I have the same mindset as your husband I guess.🤷‍♂️

[Arzeena]

2 hours ago, h20skibum said:

The Harry Potter theme party was a hit.  Since we had a few items left over from my California grandson’s party last fall, they could be used for this one. 
 

Before last summer, I knew nothing of Harry Potter.  Never read the books or saw any movies.  That changed as we prepared for our Universal Studios trip. So, unless you are familiar with them, some of these decorations may not mean anything. My daughter went all out with this party. 
 

There were floating envelopes. 

 

And floating candles that were remotely controlled by a wand. 
 

 

And the cake table was set up with several wands, and an iPad streaming a train scene. 
 

 

Entertainment at the party was this kids magician. 
 

 

He did an excellent show, and kids and adults were thoroughly entertained. He had one bit, where he had three adults, then three kids shake a die in a cup.  They would then look at the number that came up.  He wanted to see how good they were at lies.  They had to answer NO, as he would ask if it was 1, 2, etc., and he would then tell them what the number was.  He was 6 for 6 in reading each adult and each kid, and guessed their number. 
 

Lots of other tricks, but the kids faces were like my granddaughter’s when he did this with her. 
 

 

 

 

 

What a wonderful party! I love the floating candles!
And a very creative grand dad.....the lighthouse wands could put you in business.

[Ocean Boy]

6 minutes ago, Arzeena said:

 

Congratulations on the move in!

How is Stevie Nicks? Haven't seen a picture lately.

You got me excited and then I remembered who (what) Stevie Nick's is that you are referring to.

[grapau27]

11 hours ago, Keksie said:

I am back from a super fun knitting retreat.  It started Thursday morning wheny friend and I drove over to Bellingrath Gardens to spend the morning.

Then it was 2.5 days of knitting, laughing and making new friends.  The teacher was very good and I picked up several new techniques.

 

Nice photos.

[aussielozzie18]

@h20skibum 🙋‍♀️HP fan here. Love the floating letters. Your grand daughter’s face in the video.  Thanks for sharing her fab party.

 

@bobmacliberty Micheline’s Halloween decoration - wow.

 

@Lionesss Congratulations to your son in his new position. 

[Keksie]

1 hour ago, Arzeena said:

You look very nice!

And I love your friend's funky yellow shoes. Very colorful personality.
Love those roses.

I would love to learn to crochet......but I have two left hands!🙄

My friend in the shoes was the teacher for the retreat.  He is very colorful in a fun way.  It was all about getting out of your comfort zone regarding knitting and thinking outside the box.  All very difficult for me but I did learn a lot and gave a ton of new ideas.

[Husky1987]

1 hour ago, Arzeena said:

 

Congratulations on the move in!

How is Stevie Nicks? Haven't seen a picture lately.

Thank you for asking!  She’s doing great.  Current situation, patiently waiting for Andi to wake up (as of 5 minutes ago):

[Arzeena]

18 minutes ago, Husky1987 said:

Thank you for asking!  She’s doing great.  Current situation, patiently waiting for Andi to wake up (as of 5 minutes ago):

So cute!

[A&L_Ont]

8 hours ago, h20skibum said:

It looked remarkably like those lighthouse cookies.  😂😂

 

The finished product. 
 

Yes, yes they do.😂

 

They also look delicious.  Also looks like you had an amazing party. 

[Sunshine3601]

6 hours ago, h20skibum said:

The Harry Potter theme party was a hit.  Since we had a few items left over from my California grandson’s party last fall, they could be used for this one. 
 

Before last summer, I knew nothing of Harry Potter.  Never read the books or saw any movies.  That changed as we prepared for our Universal Studios trip. So, unless you are familiar with them, some of these decorations may not mean anything. My daughter went all out with this party. 
 

There were floating envelopes. 

 

And floating candles that were remotely controlled by a wand. 
 

 

And the cake table was set up with several wands, and an iPad streaming a train scene. 
 

 

Entertainment at the party was this kids magician. 
 

 

He did an excellent show, and kids and adults were thoroughly entertained. He had one bit, where he had three adults, then three kids shake a die in a cup.  They would then look at the number that came up.  He wanted to see how good they were at lies.  They had to answer NO, as he would ask if it was 1, 2, etc., and he would then tell them what the number was.  He was 6 for 6 in reading each adult and each kid, and guessed their number. 
 

Lots of other tricks, but the kids faces were like my granddaughter’s when he did this with her. 
 

 

 

 

WOW!    Looks like an awesome BD Party😍   Happy Birthday to your Granddaughter.  Happy to see everyone having fun.

[Sunshine3601]

4 hours ago, Lionesss said:

This cruise was needed in so many ways!!!  These last few months have been non stop busy. 
 

Traveling every Sunday to Oxford Ohio a mere 4 - 1/2 hour ride with pit stop. Then Every Wednesday driving home in the evening. 
 

Well I made my last drive the week before the cruise. And I knew it was coming but did not expect it now. 
And it was memorable. 
A going away gift was getting.Noro virus. 
 

Yup you guessed it. A cruise in less than 6 days and I am best friends with the Porcelain bowl and a bucket. 
 

I hadn’t threw up in over 35 years, but in conjunction with that sitting on the thrown. 
 

It was the 24 hour type. And what affected me most was the tiredness. 
It hit after the kids went to work. Zoey was a trooper, kept bringing her binkies  and toys. 
 

What made it more memorable is I did my last Pilgrimage to Oxford. 
 

I had made a brief mention of what was going on a few weeks back. But I got the official statement to share just recently. 
 

Brandon is the new assistant strength and conditioning coach at 

BOWLING GREEN STATE UNIVERSITY. 

Double salary. Better working conditions. 

Daughter s salary will be tripled going independent with an agency backup. 
 

I will now be able to leave Monday morning at 5 am. And come home Wednesday evening.

The drive will be 2 - 1/2 hours. 
I will be able to spend weekends camping and get an early starting  Monday in June. 
 

That is why this cruise is so meaningful to just chill. 
 

Take care. 
 

 

Congratulations to your Daughter and SIL!    

 

I had a visit from Noro a couple of weeks ago, never pleasant.   As you said the tiredness took a good day or two to feel like myself again.   Good thing noone else got it and it didn't interfere with your trip.     Happy to see Luck has been your onside Again in the casino.    Great way to start off your trip.    Have fun😊

[firefly333]

4 hours ago, Lionesss said:

Brandon is the new assistant strength and conditioning coach at 

BOWLING GREEN STATE UNIVERSITY. 

Double salary. Better working conditions. 

Daughter s salary will be tripled going independent with an agency backup. 
 

I will now be able to leave Monday morning at 5 am. And come home Wednesday evening.

The drive will be 2 - 1/2 hours. 
I will be able to spend weekends camping and get an early starting  Monday in June. 
 

That is why this cruise is so meaningful to just chill. 
 

Take care. 
 

 

Wow congrats to Brandon and sorry you were sick. I am from ohio and my BS and then MBA were from BGSU. So of course its special to me. Wow on her job.

 

Try and relax on your cruise 

[firefly333]

4 hours ago, Momof3gurlz said:

@aussielozzie18 your photos are just beautiful.

 

@h20skibum what a fun party for your granddaughter! HBD to her.

 

When it comes to keeping stuff from moves or inheritances, it seems there are two types of people.  Those that toss out most of it and those that can’t bear to part with anything - and they usually end up married to each

other 😂.  I’m not sentimental about big things like furniture, china sets, etc. In my mind, if I’m not going to use it, it’s just clutter.  Andy on the other hand would keep everything. It’s led to some interesting ‘discussions’ 😉😂.  

I'm in the cant part with stuff. That's why I needed the extra space in a condo, to store boxes of what I'm saving. I'm planning on using the formal dining room for storage. I admit I'm a pack rat.

[DaniDanielle]

We have been in our house 44 years, so a lot of stuff.  Having four kids store everything in the walk up attic has been a treat😳All their work clothes, school stuff, prom dresses, wedding stuff just shoved up there so we can never move😁

[Sunshine3601]

15 hours ago, aussielozzie18 said:

Good evening.  After 4 lovely days in Victoria BC, we hit the road.  First stop, The Malahat Skywalk.  Horrendously overpriced but we are glad we did it. DS was the only one of us to do the quick return via the slide.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I also liked the driftwood sculptures that were displayed as you walked along the elevated timber walkway to reach the skywalk structure.

 

 

I have never seen driftwood sculptures like these.   I love the creativity.  Thank you for sharing😊

[ReneeFLL]

On 4/17/2024 at 1:27 PM, Ozark_Kid said:

@ReneeFLL 

  Happy late Birthday! 

Sharon had her phone screened on the TV yesterday.   She was looking at Icon pics and our group pic came up! Love it.

There were actually 2 different group pics.

That’s great and thanks for the birthday wishes.

Edited April 21 by ReneeFLL

[HBE4]

Playoff hockey is the best sporting experience in the world. No exceptions. 

 

Let's Go Rangers 

 

[h20skibum]

21 minutes ago, HBE4 said:

Playoff hockey is the best sporting experience in the world. No exceptions. 

I agree.  I think it is better than any other sports playoff.   Too bad our Pens are not in the mix