Martita B. Posted March 1, 2012 #751 Share Posted March 1, 2012 I had a messager from Norman ~he & Patricia are moving to Spain in a few weeks ~(1 hour outside of Malaga) ~perhaps we can visit them on one of our Crossings ~ I still enjoy looking at his marvelous photos and reflecting on all the fun times we enjoyed. Jane, I was seated at the Captains table when the Maitre'D's flaming desert hit the ceiling fire censor. Eric DeGray was seated at the front of the dining room ~he ran, jumped on a chair, and stuck his finger on the censor to stop the water spray ~ but by this time,we were all totally drenched! Looked like a bunch of drowned rats......all dressed up!:confused: MB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travguy Posted March 8, 2012 #752 Share Posted March 8, 2012 Would love to try your recipe, but please translate for me - what is 'powered sugar' - if it is white sugar we have granulated, caster (more finely ground) and icing sugar. And do you use vanilla extract or seeds? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairbourne Posted March 8, 2012 #753 Share Posted March 8, 2012 Would love to try your recipe, but please translate for me - what is 'powered sugar' - if it is white sugar we have granulated, caster (more finely ground) and icing sugar. And do you use vanilla extract or seeds? Think Miss M missed out the 'd' as in - powdered sugar i.e. icing sugar to you and me! Vanilla extract or essence would be used. Good luck let us know how you get on. Talking about yummy things, anyone else tried the choccy philly yet? Yummy! :D But Nigerian shrimps still my number one (just in case you were wondering Seabourntraveller;)!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairbourne Posted March 9, 2012 #754 Share Posted March 9, 2012 ATHEIST IN THE WOODS An atheist was walking through the woods. 'What majestic trees! 'What powerful rivers! 'What beautiful animals! He said to himself. As he was walking alongside the river, he heard a rustling in the bushes behind him. He turned to look. He saw a 7-foot grizzly bear charge towards him. He ran as fast as he could up the path. He looked over his shoulder and saw that the bear was closing in on him. He looked over his shoulder again and the bear was even closer. He tripped and fell on the ground. He rolled over to pick himself up but saw that the bear was right on top of him, reaching for him with his left paw and raising his right paw to strike him... At that instant the Atheist cried out, 'Oh my God!' Time Stopped. The bear froze. The forest was silent. As a bright light shone upon the man, a voice came out of the sky. 'You deny my existence for all these years, teach others I don't exist and even credit creation to cosmic accident.' 'Do you expect me to help you out of this predicament? Am I to count you as a believer? The atheist looked directly into the light, 'It would be hypocritical of me to suddenly ask you to treat me as a Christian now, but perhaps you could make the BEAR a Christian'? 'Very well,' said the voice. The light went out. The sounds of the forest resumed. And the bear dropped his right paw, brought both paws together, bowed his head and spoke: 'For what I am about to receive, may the Lord make me truly thankful, Amen.' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lincslady Posted March 9, 2012 #755 Share Posted March 9, 2012 Thanks fairbourne - a great start to what will hopefully be a sunny weekend. I'm off to see my family to celebrate three birthdays. No more thoughts about s*****g for a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairbourne Posted March 9, 2012 #756 Share Posted March 9, 2012 Thanks fairbourne - a great start to what will hopefully be a sunny weekend. I'm off to see my family to celebrate three birthdays. Lincslady - have a wonderful time! :D But will you be having Nigerian Shrimp????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MARIANH Posted March 9, 2012 #757 Share Posted March 9, 2012 Fairbourne - Thank you for this excellent tale. I could bearly wait for the denouement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkiebargirl Posted March 10, 2012 #758 Share Posted March 10, 2012 Saw this today and thought it so good Sleep when The Wind Blows A young man applied for a job as a farmhand. When the farmer asked for his qualifications, he said, "I can sleep when the wind blows." This puzzled the farmer. But he liked the young man, and hired him. A few days later, the farmer and his wife were awakened in the night by a violent storm. They quickly began to check things out to see if all was secure. They found that the shutters of the farmhouse had been securely fastened. A good supply of logs had been set next to the fireplace. The young man slept soundly. The farmer and his wife then inspected their property. They found that the farm tools had been placed in the storage shed, safe from the elements. The tractor had been moved into the garage. The barn was properly locked. Even the animals were calm. All was well. The farmer then understood the meaning of the young man's words, "I can sleep when the wind blows." Because the farmhand did his work loyally and faithfully when the skies were clear, he was prepared for the storm when it broke. So when the wind blew, he was not afraid. He could sleep in peace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaffa Posted March 11, 2012 #759 Share Posted March 11, 2012 Here is something l was told many years ago and use as often l can.. only because its fun! "Diplomacy, is the ability to tell a person to got to hell, in such a way that they enjoy the trip" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menelaus Posted March 11, 2012 #760 Share Posted March 11, 2012 Here is something l was told many years ago and use as often l can.. only because its fun! "Diplomacy, is the ability to tell a person to got to hell, in such a way that they enjoy the trip" Only prolem with that Jaffa is that sometimes the recipient has their head so deeply into the sand, they just don't get it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MARIANH Posted March 11, 2012 #761 Share Posted March 11, 2012 Only prolem with that Jaffa is that sometimes the recipient has their head so deeply into the sand, they just don't get it. Or indeed stuck up a certain part of their anatomy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaneBP Posted March 12, 2012 #762 Share Posted March 12, 2012 Happy birthday miss m!! Have a wonderful day and a smooth sailing crossing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaneBP Posted March 21, 2012 #763 Share Posted March 21, 2012 St Petersburg. In case you don't want to opt for the Seabourn Tours http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/travel/st-petersburg-on-um-2000-a-day/2012/03/06/gIQALvdoGS_story.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaneBP Posted March 24, 2012 #764 Share Posted March 24, 2012 http://www.ruthreichl.com/2012/03/a-perfect-meal.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairbourne Posted March 24, 2012 #765 Share Posted March 24, 2012 http://www.ruthreichl.com/2012/03/a-perfect-meal.html JaneBP - PERFECT oh yes!:D:D:D:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
electra2008 Posted March 26, 2012 #766 Share Posted March 26, 2012 Well Erex have tried to post this twice before so will have a go in this thread Hi Did you have a great cruise, am interested as will be 1st timer in Sept.Like to hear from other 1st times is it really as good or bad as some posts. Just keep the sm****ng in it's own thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flamin_June Posted March 26, 2012 #767 Share Posted March 26, 2012 The first time I ever had lobster was back in the early 1960s. It was my first trip abroad (from the UK) - a drive through France, with my father in the Diamler Conquest. We drove to St Jean de Monts, on the Atlantic coast. Two elderly ladies (well, I was 14, they were widows, dressed in black) spent the whole day making mayonaise, hand whisking in large rustic ceramic bowls. I had no idea what was going on. The next day the men (and I was included) went out in the early morning to meet the fishing boats coming back in. There was some conversation with the fisherman, and much pointing at various baskets ( I still had no idea what was going on). That afternoon, around mid-day we all met up at a hotel/restaurant with large picture windows overlooking the sea. There were a dozen or so of us, as I recall. First the bowls of mayonaise were placed on the table, there was some chilled Chablis (I was allowed to have a glass), and strange looking implements among the place settings. There were lemons and baguettes. Then the lobsters were brought out. It didn't take me long to obseve what the implements were for. There might have been some salad, but I don't think anybody cared. I have never, ever, had lobster as good as on that day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaneBP Posted March 26, 2012 #768 Share Posted March 26, 2012 What a wonderful memory!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaneBP Posted March 31, 2012 #769 Share Posted March 31, 2012 (edited) Maybe Eric is on board. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2123039/High-seas-drama-Cruise-ship-Britons-left-adrift-blaze-knocks-Azamara-Quests-power.html I was reading their Forum and discovered this poster who clarified things from the corporate office. Too bad that Seabourn doesn't have anyone like him. (Bill Leiber _____________________ Chief Blogging Officer* Azamara Club Cruises (*CBO is an authorized and compensated representative of ACC) Edited March 31, 2012 by JaneBP addenda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Host Dan Posted March 31, 2012 Author #770 Share Posted March 31, 2012 Eric is the cd on the Journey. He is on holiday now. Host Dan Sent from my SGH-T759 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wripro Posted March 31, 2012 #771 Share Posted March 31, 2012 Dan, Do you know if Russ Grieve is aboard? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Host Dan Posted March 31, 2012 Author #772 Share Posted March 31, 2012 Dan, Do you know if Russ Grieve is aboard? Sorry Henry, I have no idea.. Host Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wripro Posted April 1, 2012 #773 Share Posted April 1, 2012 Dan, Actually, he is. Just heard from him and the ship is safe and in port. Russ was another great loss to SB when he left for Azamara. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairbourne Posted April 9, 2012 #774 Share Posted April 9, 2012 I have searched for your email and cannot find it! How can I contact you?:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redheadednancy Posted April 9, 2012 #775 Share Posted April 9, 2012 I have searched for your email and cannot find it! How can I contact you?:) I've never been secretive about my email address. Have posted it many times. I enjoy the people we have met and sometimes it is fun to talk offline. It's nancy@arnettonline.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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