Rare MicCanberra Posted September 11, 2022 #5876 Share Posted September 11, 2022 1 hour ago, buchhalm said: 're checked luggage on QF (And probably many others as well): It's now a good idea to split luggage between you and your travel buddy. Half of each other's stuff in each other's suitcase. At least one bag should make it. Checking in together isn't a guarantee.... We have been doing that for years, now it is even more important. We will also be taking much more carrying, so we have at least a few days worth of clothes. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Mareblu Posted September 14, 2022 #5877 Share Posted September 14, 2022 We just arrived at London Heathrow with all our luggage. Tis a miracle🍀 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
possum52 Posted September 14, 2022 #5878 Share Posted September 14, 2022 20 minutes ago, Mareblu said: We just arrived at London Heathrow with all our luggage. Tis a miracle🍀 Safe travels Linda. What a time to arrive in London. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Mareblu Posted September 14, 2022 #5879 Share Posted September 14, 2022 1 hour ago, possum52 said: Safe travels Linda. What a time to arrive in London. Thanks, Leigh. Yes, a moment in history. I think I always believed she would live forever. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MMDown Under Posted September 14, 2022 #5880 Share Posted September 14, 2022 33 minutes ago, Mareblu said: Thanks, Leigh. Yes, a moment in history. I think I always believed she would live forever. What a time to arrive in England. Yes I'm surprised how shocked I was, as it seems were many people. it is 10.20 pm local time, as I wait for the Procession to commence from Buckingham Palace. Have a wonderful holiday at this special historic time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Mareblu Posted September 14, 2022 #5881 Share Posted September 14, 2022 48 minutes ago, MMDown Under said: What a time to arrive in England. Yes I'm surprised how shocked I was, as it seems were many people. it is 10.20 pm local time, as I wait for the Procession to commence from Buckingham Palace. Have a wonderful holiday at this special historic time. Thanks, Marion. I’m feeling incredibly emotional as I watch the precision and the pageantry. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Docker123 Posted September 16, 2022 #5882 Share Posted September 16, 2022 Here is something. I went to work today for the first time in 3 years. I think I am out of practice and overdressed 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MMDown Under Posted September 16, 2022 #5883 Share Posted September 16, 2022 13 minutes ago, Docker123 said: Here is something. I went to work today for the first time in 3 years. I think I am out of practice and overdressed Was that to get a graduation award or is that what you wear at Work to present awards? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Docker123 Posted September 16, 2022 #5884 Share Posted September 16, 2022 (edited) 48 minutes ago, MMDown Under said: Was that to get a graduation award or is that what you wear at Work to present awards? It was a PhD graduation ceremony, but not mine. I was there as a the supervisor of one of the graduates. I got mine over 30 years ago. Edited September 16, 2022 by Docker123 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MMDown Under Posted September 16, 2022 #5885 Share Posted September 16, 2022 9 minutes ago, Docker123 said: It was a PhD graduation ceremony, but not mine. I was there as a the supervisor of one of the graduates. I got mine over 30 years ago. That must have been rewarding to see one of the graduates you supervised received a PhD. My daughter did a Masters on line because of Covid, but went to Melbourne to receive her graduation certificate. I was sorry she didn't have the experience of studying at the University. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted September 16, 2022 #5886 Share Posted September 16, 2022 59 minutes ago, Docker123 said: It was a PhD graduation ceremony, but not mine. I was there as a the supervisor of one of the graduates. I got mine over 30 years ago. Well done to you both. I know how hard the supervisor works. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackduck59 Posted September 30, 2022 Author #5887 Share Posted September 30, 2022 So it was halibut and chips tonight. We dined in, it's so much better than take away. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackduck59 Posted September 30, 2022 Author #5888 Share Posted September 30, 2022 I'm sorry to hear you are getting soaked Les, we wouldn't mind a little rain, there has been less than 5mm in the last 60 days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare OzKiwiJJ Posted September 30, 2022 #5889 Share Posted September 30, 2022 33 minutes ago, Blackduck59 said: So it was halibut and chips tonight. We dined in, it's so much better than take away. The batter on that halibut looks super-crispy. Yum! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSWP Posted September 30, 2022 #5890 Share Posted September 30, 2022 Just now, Blackduck59 said: I'm sorry to hear you are getting soaked Les, we wouldn't mind a little rain, there has been less than 5mm in the last 60 days. Send you some rain over Lyle, has not stopped raining since I disembarked Coral Princess on 22 Sept. 50 mm in last 24 hrs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSWP Posted September 30, 2022 #5891 Share Posted September 30, 2022 4 minutes ago, Blackduck59 said: So it was halibut and chips tonight. We dined in, it's so much better than take away. Great job there Lye, I like coleslaw but where are the mushy peas and malt vinegar? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MMDown Under Posted October 1, 2022 #5892 Share Posted October 1, 2022 1 hour ago, Blackduck59 said: So it was halibut and chips tonight. We dined in, it's so much better than take away. That looks delicious fish and chips and coleslaw ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MMDown Under Posted October 1, 2022 #5893 Share Posted October 1, 2022 1 hour ago, Blackduck59 said: I'm sorry to hear you are getting soaked Les, we wouldn't mind a little rain, there has been less than 5mm in the last 60 days. Are your bushfires finished for the season (with little rain). Do you have autumn colours? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackduck59 Posted October 1, 2022 Author #5894 Share Posted October 1, 2022 2 hours ago, NSWP said: Great job there Lye, I like coleslaw but where are the mushy peas and malt vinegar? Mushy peas really aren't a thing here Uncle Les, even if I did want them. If I had opened up the shot more you would see the white and malt vinegar, the salt (and pepper) Ketchup and tartar sauce. All available as you like. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSWP Posted October 1, 2022 #5895 Share Posted October 1, 2022 (edited) 5 minutes ago, Blackduck59 said: Mushy peas really aren't a thing here Uncle Les, even if I did want them. If I had opened up the shot more you would see the white and malt vinegar, the salt (and pepper) Ketchup and tartar sauce. All available as you like. Mushy peas not on fish here Lyle, only with meat pies, although I have them as a veg. The Brits love mushy peas and curry sauce/gravy with their fish and chips, yuk. Yes, coleslaw, tartare sauce, malt vinegar with fried fish. When I was on Coral Princess recently, one lunch time it was English or was it British Pub lunch in the MDR, they did me a nice gluten free battered fish and chips, on request, mushy peas were optional, lol. Edited October 1, 2022 by NSWP 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackduck59 Posted October 1, 2022 Author #5896 Share Posted October 1, 2022 1 hour ago, MMDown Under said: Are your bushfires finished for the season (with little rain). Do you have autumn colours? There is a rather stubborn fire on the north end of the island, very steep terrain and hard to fight. It is making smoke that is also seen and smelled here on the south island. I'm sure the rain is coming it's just taking it's time. We get yellow leaves but not the vibrant reds and oranges the the east is famous for. Our maple trees are a different species. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackduck59 Posted October 1, 2022 Author #5897 Share Posted October 1, 2022 1 hour ago, MMDown Under said: That looks delicious fish and chips and coleslaw ? Yes coleslaw is pretty much the standard side with fish and chips here. Both our "go to" places have good slaw. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MMDown Under Posted October 1, 2022 #5898 Share Posted October 1, 2022 17 minutes ago, Blackduck59 said: There is a rather stubborn fire on the north end of the island, very steep terrain and hard to fight. It is making smoke that is also seen and smelled here on the south island. I'm sure the rain is coming it's just taking it's time. We get yellow leaves but not the vibrant reds and oranges the the east is famous for. Our maple trees are a different species. We don't get autumn leaves either, but we don't have cold winters either. I love the beautiful fall folliage in the East Canada/USA. Yes steep terrain is very hard to fight. When we were looking at houses on hills (my favourite) I always made sure there were two exits. Is your autumn weather similar to the East? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackduck59 Posted October 1, 2022 Author #5899 Share Posted October 1, 2022 1 minute ago, MMDown Under said: We don't get autumn leaves either, but we don't have cold winters either. I love the beautiful fall folliage in the East Canada/USA. Yes steep terrain is very hard to fight. When we were looking at houses on hills (my favourite) I always made sure there were two exits. Is your autumn weather similar to the East? It doesn't get nearly as cold here on Vancouver island and we will definitely have rain. We can have wind and rain storms as well, but nothing like what just went through the Maritimes. Lynn's brother lives in Louisburg and his house received a fair bit of damage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MMDown Under Posted October 1, 2022 #5900 Share Posted October 1, 2022 26 minutes ago, Blackduck59 said: It doesn't get nearly as cold here on Vancouver island and we will definitely have rain. We can have wind and rain storms as well, but nothing like what just went through the Maritimes. Lynn's brother lives in Louisburg and his house received a fair bit of damage. Where is Louisburg? Sorry to hear your wife's brother's house got damaged. Florida has just received very bad damage from surges and hurricane Ian. I'll never forget the roar of a cyclone! I haven't heard from my friend who lives on the west coast of Florida. I know they lost power. The hurricane has turned into a bad storm in a few northern. I know Victoria has the mildest climate in Canada. I wonder if any cruise ships were near Florida, Cuba and Puerto Rico? I know they move out of harm's way .I ended up in Boston on a cruise once in lieu of Bermuda. Never did get there!~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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