Quartzsite Cruiser Posted February 11, 2022 #101 Share Posted February 11, 2022 57 minutes ago, kazu said: No, I haven’t told Jose. Jose doesn’t even know Miko has gone over the Rainbow Bridge. It’s hard every time he asks how the boys are and I tell him they are fine . The doctor said the only benefit to telling him the news on Miko would be for me. It would cause Jose huge distress, upset him and he could forget the next day and if he remembered, he could go into a depression. My job right now is to keep Jose as happy as I can. So, the burden is mine to bear so that Jose can have a bit of happiness in his memory of his boys and our home. 💔 Jacqui, the burden is not completely yours. While you cannot tell Jose about the boys, you can share the burden with your friends and your Daily family. I know it's not the same, but while you are sparing Jose, you are sharing with us and getting support from us. Lenda . 15 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare kazu Posted February 11, 2022 #102 Share Posted February 11, 2022 6 minutes ago, Quartzsite Cruiser said: Jacqui, the burden is not completely yours. While you cannot tell Jose about the boys, you can share the burden with your friends and your Daily family. I know it's not the same, but while you are sparing Jose, you are sharing with us and getting support from us. Lenda . Thank you. I am blessed with Angels here in my life and the Daily - ites. ♥️ . I din’t mean to sound like a pity party. It’s been hard to make these decisions without talking to Jose about them but I’ve had no choice in the matter. 17 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Vict0riann Posted February 11, 2022 #103 Share Posted February 11, 2022 (edited) 5 hours ago, durangoscots said: Whhheeeeeeee!!! I did it. Booked the Australia Grand Voyage for 2024. Something to look forward to. I have thought about two other Grand Voyages, but this falls right in timing after I leave the Humane Society Board of Directors. Hope this old lady can keep up the pace. Susan The first thing I plan to do when we win the lottery! I do envy you having the cruise to look forward to. Edited to say, Jacqui, I'm sure you are doing the best thing, not telling Jose about Miko or Marley, but you might share some memories with him about all the dogs you have loved together. I was thinking that perhaps he might enjoy a small photograph album of memories of trips and dogs.. Edited February 11, 2022 by Vict0riann 14 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quartzsite Cruiser Posted February 11, 2022 #104 Share Posted February 11, 2022 (edited) 21 minutes ago, kazu said: Thank you. I am blessed with Angels here in my life and the Daily - ites. ♥️ . I din’t mean to sound like a pity party. It’s been hard to make these decisions without talking to Jose about them but I’ve had no choice in the matter. You weren't sounding like a pity party. We all know it's hard for you, and just wanted to remind you that you are not alone. Lenda Edited February 11, 2022 by Quartzsite Cruiser 12 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Vict0riann Posted February 11, 2022 #105 Share Posted February 11, 2022 Well, we enjoyed the bean and artichoke dish, I cut down on the red pepper flakes in the cooking of it and DH and DD could add more after I served it. I'm afraid I am a carnivore, so I missed some meat, and I'll let you know tomorrow if it liked me back😉! 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quartzsite Cruiser Posted February 11, 2022 #106 Share Posted February 11, 2022 9 minutes ago, Vict0riann said: The first thing I plan to do when we win the lottery! I do envy you having the cruise to look forward to. Edited to say, Jacqui, I'm sure you are doing the best thing, not telling Jose about Miko or Marley, but you might share some memories with him about all the dogs you have loved together. I was thinking that perhaps he might enjoy a small photograph album of memories of trips and dogs.. Thanks a great idea, Ann. Lenda 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare kazu Posted February 11, 2022 #107 Share Posted February 11, 2022 25 minutes ago, Vict0riann said: you might share some memories with him about all the dogs you have loved together. I was thinking that perhaps he might enjoy a small photograph album of memories of trips and dogs.. I take his Ipad every day Ann and show him pics. That’s a really good idea, - now to figure out how to resize the photos for him. Or maybe not - pretty sure I still have albums that hold full sized pics upstairs that I bought for Jose. I will check. thank you for a good idea ♥️ 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruzin Terri Posted February 11, 2022 #108 Share Posted February 11, 2022 I was here earlier today and never got back to post. i have not read all the posts but will try to do so before I go to bed. The good news is that I now have an appointment with the orthopedics doctor for evaluation of my hand problems on Feb. 17. This is good since I have another appointment at the Mayo that day as well. So it means only one trip. However we have to stay two nights because the first appointment is in the early morning and the ortho appointment is later in the afternoon. We don’t like to drive home on I-95 late in the day,. So we will wait until Friday morning to go home. it works for us. i am so grateful to get that appointment since my first communication was that the first available appointment was in April. I started to cry,. That is a long time to hurt. Anyway, this works and I am relieved that the doctor is working me into his schedule. For this I am very grateful. I hope everyone had a good day and prayers for those who need them and cheers for those celebrating. God bless Terri 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quartzsite Cruiser Posted February 11, 2022 #109 Share Posted February 11, 2022 15 minutes ago, Cruzin Terri said: I was here earlier today and never got back to post. i have not read all the posts but will try to do so before I go to bed. The good news is that I now have an appointment with the orthopedics doctor for evaluation of my hand problems on Feb. 17. This is good since I have another appointment at the Mayo that day as well. So it means only one trip. However we have to stay two nights because the first appointment is in the early morning and the ortho appointment is later in the afternoon. We don’t like to drive home on I-95 late in the day,. So we will wait until Friday morning to go home. it works for us. i am so grateful to get that appointment since my first communication was that the first available appointment was in April. I started to cry,. That is a long time to hurt. Anyway, this works and I am relieved that the doctor is working me into his schedule. For this I am very grateful. I hope everyone had a good day and prayers for those who need them and cheers for those celebrating. God bless Terri Terri, good news about the new appointment. Hope you get an answer and solution to the ha d pain. Lenda 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Oceansaway17 Posted February 11, 2022 #110 Share Posted February 11, 2022 16 hours ago, grapau27 said: Good afternoon. It is currently 41°F and sunny. Hvar,Split and Dubrovnik in Croatia are lovely ports. well unfortunately my trip in Summer of 2023 on NCL Breakaway is now substituting Malta for Dubrovnik - darn. I guess I have to now go on the hunt for another cruise that does Croatia. Meanwhile I can look it up on You tube which is a great place to wander the world. toodles 8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quartzsite Cruiser Posted February 11, 2022 #111 Share Posted February 11, 2022 38 minutes ago, Oceansaway17 said: well unfortunately my trip in Summer of 2023 on NCL Breakaway is now substituting Malta for Dubrovnik - darn. I guess I have to now go on the hunt for another cruise that does Croatia. Meanwhile I can look it up on You tube which is a great place to wander the world. toodles Sorry your cruise was changed. Both are interesting places with a lot of history, but if you haven't been to Dubrovnik you definitely should find a cruise that will take you there. Even with the crowds now, it is worth seeing. Lenda 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HAL4NOW Posted February 11, 2022 #112 Share Posted February 11, 2022 12 hours ago, Cruising-along said: Good morning all! It's a foggy, rainy morning here. The weatherman says we'll have sun this week....but every day the forecast says it's another day before we get it...hmm. Just go about 45 miles east on Highway 2; sun was shining bright the past couple days in Skykomish. The blue sky contrasts well with all of the white snow and green trees. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted February 11, 2022 #113 Share Posted February 11, 2022 (edited) 2 hours ago, Oceansaway17 said: well unfortunately my trip in Summer of 2023 on NCL Breakaway is now substituting Malta for Dubrovnik - darn. I guess I have to now go on the hunt for another cruise that does Croatia. Meanwhile I can look it up on You tube which is a great place to wander the world. toodles Valetta Malta imo is better than Dubrovnik Croatia and has a lovely sail in. Dubrovnik and Split in Croatia and Kotor Montenegro are must sees though. Graham. Edited February 11, 2022 by grapau27 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted February 11, 2022 #114 Share Posted February 11, 2022 Good morning. It is 33°F and cold this morning at 06.40am. Looking forward to today's daily but I will be a few hours later today. Graham. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare erewhon Posted February 11, 2022 #115 Share Posted February 11, 2022 @kazu thank you for your reply. Sounds like a good suggestion to take a photo album to show Jose. Sending hugs to you. 9 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Oceansaway17 Posted February 11, 2022 #116 Share Posted February 11, 2022 14 hours ago, grapau27 said: Valetta Malta imo is better than Dubrovnik Croatia and has a lovely sail in. Dubrovnik and Split in Croatia and Kotor Montenegro are must sees though. Graham. well I DO like a good sail in. And I have heard good things about Malta. It is where Queen Elizabeth while still a princess lived with Philip and first two kids for a couple of years. She loved Malta so I guess I can too. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quartzsite Cruiser Posted February 11, 2022 #117 Share Posted February 11, 2022 17 minutes ago, Oceansaway17 said: well I DO like a good sail in. And I have heard good things about Malta. It is where Queen Elizabeth while still a princess lived with Philip and first two kids for a couple of years. She loved Malta so I guess I can too. In my post last night, I didn't mean it to sound like you shouldn't go to Malta. We've been to both many times and like both very much. The sail in and out in Malta is very good. Sailing out of Dubrovnik is also scenic but not as spectacular. Bottom line, I think you will enjoy both and there is a lot to see in Malta outside of Valleta. In 2017 on the Prinsendam, the Hotel Director was retiring soon and this was his last time in Malta. Aw we sailed down the channel, the port gave him a 21 gun salute. Lenda 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Oceansaway17 Posted February 11, 2022 #118 Share Posted February 11, 2022 1 minute ago, Quartzsite Cruiser said: In my post last night, I didn't mean it to sound like you shouldn't go to Malta. We've been to both many times and like both very much. The sail in and out in Malta is very good. Sailing out of Dubrovnik is also scenic but not as spectacular. Bottom line, I think you will enjoy both and there is a lot to see in Malta outside of Valleta. In 2017 on the Prinsendam, the Hotel Director was retiring soon and this was his last time in Malta. Aw we sailed down the channel, the port gave him a 21 gun salute. Lenda oh I did not take it that way. I think Malta will be fine and it is not until 2023. Just have to find a cruise to get to Dubrovnik. HAL did not really explain why they change. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted February 11, 2022 #119 Share Posted February 11, 2022 58 minutes ago, Oceansaway17 said: well I DO like a good sail in. And I have heard good things about Malta. It is where Queen Elizabeth while still a princess lived with Philip and first two kids for a couple of years. She loved Malta so I guess I can too. We have holidayed there and sailed in there 3 time's. Valetta centre is about 15 minutes walk from the port. It is the capital of Malta and really nice. The sail in is awesome. Graham. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Oceansaway17 Posted February 11, 2022 #120 Share Posted February 11, 2022 1 minute ago, grapau27 said: We have holidayed there and sailed in there 3 time's. Valetta centre is about 15 minutes walk from the port. It is the capital of Malta and really nice. The sail in is awesome. Graham. ok ya Sold me. I trust your opinions a lot. Gotta given that smile you have. I enjoy watching the BBC and get a hoot out of your Parliament and how every talks over each other. Rather a hoot. Hoping the queen is fine since Charlie has covid yet again. toodles 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted February 11, 2022 #121 Share Posted February 11, 2022 33 minutes ago, Oceansaway17 said: ok ya Sold me. I trust your opinions a lot. Gotta given that smile you have. I enjoy watching the BBC and get a hoot out of your Parliament and how every talks over each other. Rather a hoot. Hoping the queen is fine since Charlie has covid yet again. toodles Thank you. You will love Malta. I have holidayed over 50 years in the Mediterranean region and happy to give my personal advice. Graham. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Oceansaway17 Posted February 12, 2022 #122 Share Posted February 12, 2022 20 hours ago, grapau27 said: Thank you. You will love Malta. I have holidayed over 50 years in the Mediterranean region and happy to give my personal advice. Graham. what is your favorite island in Greece area? And do you like Gibralter? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bennybear Posted February 12, 2022 #123 Share Posted February 12, 2022 21 minutes ago, Oceansaway17 said: what is your favorite island in Greece area? And do you like Gibralter? Not Graham, but we’ve spent a lot of time in the Greek islands, and if I had to pick a favourite it would be Crete. We’ve been three times for two weeks each time and can’t wait to return, I haven’t met a Greek island I didn’t like with the possible exception of Mykonos as it is way too touristy and not like a real Greek island IMO. The only issue is there are so many islands and they’re all different and wonderful in their own way! A few photos of Crete. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Oceansaway17 Posted February 12, 2022 #124 Share Posted February 12, 2022 thanks for the photos. The cruise I am on does not do Crete but I hope to do Greece in 2024 on another cruise line besides NCL and do other ports. Boy that one salad sure has a lot of tomatoes on it. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bennybear Posted February 12, 2022 #125 Share Posted February 12, 2022 6 minutes ago, Oceansaway17 said: thanks for the photos. The cruise I am on does not do Crete but I hope to do Greece in 2024 on another cruise line besides NCL and do other ports. Boy that one salad sure has a lot of tomatoes on it. What islands does it visit? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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