Luckynana Posted July 30 #126726 Share Posted July 30 7 hours ago, Ocean Boy said: Our invasion was blue color. Years ago while riding my bike, I had a great ride for several miles. As I was returning on the same route I had been on, an invasion of cicadas had appeared. OMG...riding through that was horrifying!!!! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbancroft Posted July 30 #126727 Share Posted July 30 19 hours ago, Lionesss said: Eagerly watching for any scoop. We sail her September 8. Been over 15 years since we first sailed her. Always in cabin 1568 and we will be in that cabin again. Safe travels. We are in 1600 and 1602 so we will pass that room a lot 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckynana Posted July 30 #126728 Share Posted July 30 9 hours ago, dani negreanu said: It took me a minute to understand what's a dragonfly, so DH supplied me some pics he took a while ago in our neighboring park.... Great pictures of the dragonflies! Dragonfly's that come in my backyard are blue bodies, purplish tails, and green head. They love to sit on blades of sea grass around my Koi pond. They're not shy!😉 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckynana Posted July 30 #126729 Share Posted July 30 4 hours ago, Ozark_Kid said: Some of our GKs are at Santa Rosa Beach this week. Cuties enjoying their beach vacation! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FromSea2ShiningSea Posted July 30 #126730 Share Posted July 30 7/14/2024 - Flam, Norway - Per Cruise Compass: Arriving in Flåm feels like stepping into a fairy tale. From the harbor, take a brief stroll to the Flam Railway for a ride through the Myrdal Mountains and along the fjord….let the waterfall at Stalheimsfossen take your breath away. (We went to the Kjosfossen Waterfall instead) We took the Flam Railway excursion Our train had to stop and let the oncoming train pass before we could continue on. Hiking trail right next to the waterfall The train made a stop at the Kjosfossen Waterfall - Free Fall of 93 meter or 305 feet — Just as breathtaking. You can hear the angelic voice of the woman in red singing. Not my photo but here she is with a rainbow above her. I took this photo that was shown on the TV screen on the train. 22 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunshine3601 Posted July 30 #126731 Share Posted July 30 (edited) 10 hours ago, Keksie said: I don't know if this works for groundhogs but it works for cats. Used coffee grounds. In the past you could get bulk from Starbucks. Sprinkle around the area you need cats to stay out of. I'll check into this as well. Thank you! Today Eric picked up some bars of Irish Spring and placed at his hole in the garden as well as hanging some pieces in old pantyhouse as Sue mentioned. Made me realize I haven't worn pantyhose/stockings in ages. Don't miss them at all. Edited July 30 by Sunshine3601 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaniDanielle Posted July 30 #126732 Share Posted July 30 Sorry for your loss John. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaniDanielle Posted July 30 #126733 Share Posted July 30 24 minutes ago, Luckynana said: Years ago while riding my bike, I had a great ride for several miles. As I was returning on the same route I had been on, an invasion of cicadas had appeared. OMG...riding through that was horrifying!!!! I remember Clove Lakes Park loaded with cicadas. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare h20skibum Posted July 30 #126734 Share Posted July 30 43 minutes ago, Luckynana said: When are you all flying to Florida? Have the best time on your cruise!🛳️ Thursday morning flight. Sailing on Friday. Lots to get done tomorrow, and I will be gone half the day. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BonTexasNY Posted July 30 #126735 Share Posted July 30 10 minutes ago, DaniDanielle said: I remember Clove Lakes Park loaded with cicadas. We used to drive past Clove Lake and Silver Lake parks on the way to Day Camp. Victory Blvd. Lenny worked at the same Day Camp. Ten of the best summers a kid could wish for. We once hiked from our Day Camp to the Staten Island Ferry terminal and stopped by the Jolly Trolley for ice cream sodas. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaniDanielle Posted July 30 #126736 Share Posted July 30 The good old days! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckynana Posted July 30 #126737 Share Posted July 30 37 minutes ago, DaniDanielle said: I remember Clove Lakes Park loaded with cicadas. I rode from the end of Hylan Boulevard near the Conference House to the Hospital on Seguine Avenue. All was fine, until my ride back around Mt. Loretto, where I rode through the swarm with my head down..eek! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare aussielozzie18 Posted July 31 #126738 Share Posted July 31 1 hour ago, derorim said: @Ozark_Kid It sounds like the loss of your doctor is like the passing of a loved one. I'm sorry you lost someone who had such an important place in your life. Hugs to you and all who loved him. + 1 @Ozark_Kid and hope your family can get that fence up asap to keep the herd of deer from enjoying your gorgeous garden. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare aussielozzie18 Posted July 31 #126739 Share Posted July 31 1 hour ago, Luckynana said: Years ago while riding my bike, I had a great ride for several miles. As I was returning on the same route I had been on, an invasion of cicadas had appeared. OMG...riding through that was horrifying!!!! Eeek! Trying to get their legs out of your hair would be a nightmare. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunshine3601 Posted July 31 #126740 Share Posted July 31 5 hours ago, Ozark_Kid said: Before leaving on the Icon cruise I had my annual check up. When we got back, early February, we heard my family doctor fell and hit his head. He had a brain hemorrhage. He was moved to a hospital in Little Rock and remained there until about 2 weeks ago he was moved back to our local hospital. We just heard he passed away Sunday. He has been my doctor over 35 years. He was a great person and doctor. Sorry to hear of the loss. May he RIP🙏 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmh2006 Posted July 31 #126741 Share Posted July 31 Tomorrow morning I and my DH and DS will be departing hot and humid Michigan for even hotter and more humid North Carolina. On Saturday we will be celebrating the life of my dear father who passed unexpectedly last April. And we are also going to be inspecting and closing on our home we are building there for our retirement in two years. Our builder is going to be using it as a model for most of that time. So this trip will be full of mixed emotions. 😞🙂 24 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HBE4 Posted July 31 #126742 Share Posted July 31 1 hour ago, h20skibum said: Thursday morning flight. Sailing on Friday. Lots to get done tomorrow, and I will be gone half the day. Same with me, late morning flight on Thursday and arriving at MCO a little after 1:00 pm. Friday, I have a 10:30 check-in time at the pier. I forgot how much needs to be done before a cruise.This will be my longest trip in 6 years, I'll be gone for almost 2 weeks. Spent the day running around gathering last minute shopping for the basic travel stuff and taking care of a few things on the home front before leaving - paying bills, mowing lawn, laundry, etc. Currently working on my packing list and clothing schedule - singinalot would be proud of my chart!! The gathering of clothes and packing will start later tonight & continue into the morning as I will pack and re-pack repeatedly for no other reason other than to think it can be better packed. Oh, and I decided to take advantage of a last minute sale Royal was having to cancel/repurchase my internet package & excursion in Aruba. Except after cancelling both, I couldn't repurchase right away. Either would got the spinning circle of lost hope and/or the "add to cart" button was greyed out. Finally after almost an hour, I was able to repurchase both. One hour of anxiety to save $21. Sheesh! I returned home late last night from a poorly timed 5 day trip to a cabin in the Adirondacks without cell & internet service. Same trip I did last year at this time with college friends & while I had a blast perfect weather and lots of laughter, I really could use 1 or 2 of those days back. 18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HBE4 Posted July 31 #126743 Share Posted July 31 7 hours ago, Ozark_Kid said: I am thankful we got the backyard fence now to keep the deer out. Last week Sharon saw this which is just a few houses from ours. The deer are running towards the path that leads to our backyard! IMG_8595_1.mp4 6.16 MB · 0 downloads These pics were taken yesterday down the street some. I had a mega-herd of 14 deer run though my yard one morning a few years ago. Maybe half of them stopped to munch on roses, hosta, etc. Usually would only see 2 or 3 at a time. A few years ago, a viral disease killed large amounts of white-tailed deer in NY. For years, I seldom see a deer in my yard but the population seems to be rebound. Saw 4 at once last week. A mom and 3 fawns. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HBE4 Posted July 31 #126744 Share Posted July 31 @Ozark_Kid Sorry to hear about the passing of your doctor. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruiselvr04 Posted July 31 #126745 Share Posted July 31 2 hours ago, FromSea2ShiningSea said: 7/14/2024 - Flam, Norway - Per Cruise Compass: Arriving in Flåm feels like stepping into a fairy tale. From the harbor, take a brief stroll to the Flam Railway for a ride through the Myrdal Mountains and along the fjord….let the waterfall at Stalheimsfossen take your breath away. (We went to the Kjosfossen Waterfall instead) We took the Flam Railway excursion Our train had to stop and let the oncoming train pass before we could continue on. Hiking trail right next to the waterfall The train made a stop at the Kjosfossen Waterfall - Free Fall of 93 meter or 305 feet — Just as breathtaking. You can hear the angelic voice of the woman in red singing. Not my photo but here she is with a rainbow above her. I took this photo that was shown on the TV screen on the train. Wow. These pictures are wonderful. I’m packing and getting excited. We decided not to do the railroad in Flam as DH wanted to do the Viking village instead. But we still get a waterfall. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Sea Dog Posted July 31 #126746 Share Posted July 31 1 hour ago, jmh2006 said: Tomorrow morning I and my DH and DS will be departing hot and humid Michigan for even hotter and more humid North Carolina. On Saturday we will be celebrating the life of my dear father who passed unexpectedly last April. And we are also going to be inspecting and closing on our home we are building there for our retirement in two years. Our builder is going to be using it as a model for most of that time. So this trip will be full of mixed emotions. 😞🙂 I will be thinking of you. Cherish all the great memories of a life well lived. ❤️ 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BonTexasNY Posted July 31 #126747 Share Posted July 31 1 hour ago, jmh2006 said: Tomorrow morning I and my DH and DS will be departing hot and humid Michigan for even hotter and more humid North Carolina. On Saturday we will be celebrating the life of my dear father who passed unexpectedly last April. And we are also going to be inspecting and closing on our home we are building there for our retirement in two years. Our builder is going to be using it as a model for most of that time. So this trip will be full of mixed emotions. 😞🙂 Keep holding those sweet memories close to your heart. And, good luck on your closing. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisingpeople Posted July 31 #126748 Share Posted July 31 @Ozark_Kid John, Sorry to hear of the passing of your doctor May he Rest In Peace. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FromSea2ShiningSea Posted July 31 #126749 Share Posted July 31 12 hours ago, Arzeena said: Where is your next cruise? We’re trying to figure that out right now. It was going to be Bella 2 but now thinking of maybe a New Year’s cruise. 7 hours ago, Ozark_Kid said: Before leaving on the Icon cruise I had my annual check up. When we got back, early February, we heard my family doctor fell and hit his head. He had a brain hemorrhage. He was moved to a hospital in Little Rock and remained there until about 2 weeks ago he was moved back to our local hospital. We just heard he passed away Sunday. He has been my doctor over 35 years. He was a great person and doctor. I am so sorry, John. 🥲 41 minutes ago, cruiselvr04 said: Wow. These pictures are wonderful. I’m packing and getting excited. We decided not to do the railroad in Flam as DH wanted to do the Viking village instead. But we still get a waterfall. Enjoy Norway! It is so beautiful and picturesque. I hope you get to meet Renee @ReneeFLL. 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ValerieJo Posted July 31 #126750 Share Posted July 31 2 hours ago, jmh2006 said: Tomorrow morning I and my DH and DS will be departing hot and humid Michigan for even hotter and more humid North Carolina. On Saturday we will be celebrating the life of my dear father who passed unexpectedly last April. And we are also going to be inspecting and closing on our home we are building there for our retirement in two years. Our builder is going to be using it as a model for most of that time. So this trip will be full of mixed emotions. 😞🙂 So sorry about your father. May you find comfort in many happy memories. Good luck with your house inspection and closing. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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