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I’m very sorry for your loss . I am neither Pauline or Graham however we have sailed on the QM2 out of Southampton and stayed on the QM in Long Beach, CA . The ship is too formal for me . The library is extremely nice . I didn’t attend any of the lectures. The buffet was not to my liking. I didn’t want to dress for dinner so never made it to the dining room . The staff was polite and helpful. it was just not my cup of tea . I mentioned this years ago and Lady Hudson replied she enjoyed the ship . So whatever rocks your boat. I’ve begun watching Murder and Other Options and the series takes place on an art deco ship which reminds me of the QM . Enjoy your cruise on Cunard. We very much liked our repositioning cruise from Québec to Florida on the Serenade.

Yes , and thank you . Safe travels !

Your wife’s friend will be missing out on male frontal nudity. The tennis shots were great but a very annoying movie . My only race track experience was at Del Mar in San Diego. Where the surf meets the turf .

My friend and I watched the movie The Challengers at a movie theater along with maybe 8 other moviegoers. It is pitiful how few people go to the movies. Perhaps, it is because the movie was so bad . Too long , too many flashbacks and it was rated R. She is my former doubles tennis partner and it is about tennis . I would have left but she wanted to stay. No chance of staring at phones at our table . No phones , books or newspapers allowed.

If she is going to Warsaw she should visit the Jewish cemetery. It will make a lasting impression.

That could be one or maybe two Seinfeld episodes.

And wishing you a good time with your guy friends. Safe journey, tomorrow ! Am I having an episode of déjà vu ? Have you stayed there before with the same friends ? Anyway , don’t let anyone ruin your fun time . Judy

We toured Germany on a 3 week bus tour courtesy of a German foundation. The hotels were basic . It was fine . The highlight was a formal reception in Bonn. You won’t know unless you go .

It looks like a wonderful itinerary. I especially like the visits to the museums . It covers a lot of territory but if you’re able and don’t mind then go for it. We are too old now and glad we did our independent travel when we did . No show , yet , for the geek guy.

Granted , I agree with you. I’ve been to all of the places mentioned except the three between Rome and Paris. We lived for 13 months 10 miles from Dachau . You’ve been warned , you’ll have to transport your luggage in some places, no A/c , no elevators and in one hotel a shared bathroom. Steves is known for his no frills travel . It is not for me but you and your wife are younger and more fit than me . I would definitely check out his hotels . We’ve been waiting since 7:30 am for the geek squad guy . We were to be his first stop today . Best Buy has no number for him and still looking. Bad service for $250 to install a TV.

Look at Gate 1 travel tours. I have friends who have used this company.

There’s an article about Rick Steves in today’s Washington Post . Travel : By the Way

Did you look into Road Scholars and O.A.T . ( Overseas Adventure Travels ) ? I have friends who have used both .

I haven’t however my friend used his recommendations for hotels in Paris and London years ago. The Paris hotel was fine however when she arrived at the London hotel at 10:30 pm she decided she couldn’t stay there . I’ve heard him speak at numerous travel shows and he even asked to join me at my table for lunch . You probably know his travel philosophy and be prepared to pack light.

@jmh2006 Condolences on the loss of your dear father. Cherish the memories of your time spent together.

@bobmacliberty @HBE4 @dani negreanu Thank you for your help regarding TV’s . We bought a 55” LG at Costco . It will be installed tomorrow by a Best Buy geek squad guy. Hurray ! @Sea Dog My friend has the same issue with her son so certain topics are off the table however when she visited him at his home he showed up for dinner in a tee shirt that she found offensive. She and her daughter just left the room . He has been warned for their next visit in June. No reason for you to leave your friends and shorten your vacation because somebody can’t abide by the house rules .

Always an interesting read. Awaiting final chapter and safe travels home.

You and I are alike in some ways . If something interests us we’re all in . Back in the day when my husband was working and pre-pandemic when shuttles were plentiful to some of the 8 casinos near my home , I thought , I would figure out how to beat the odds . I bought books , subscribed to Strictly Slots magazine and watched this guy Curtis on TV. Sadly, it didn’t work . I no longer put cash in the one arm bandit .

Did you mean 2,500 points ? You are one classy lady .

I will checkout Tom’s guide . I don’t have your patience to do all that research. I hope , you are soon watching your favorite programs on your dream TV . Thank you for your help.

@Sea Dog I hope , you are not in the path of the tornadoes. Take care .

I’m so appreciative for your long reply and the time it took for you to do this for me. I’m going to check out CNET . We have one week left to back out of our contract with Direct TV so we will be buying a new TV this weekend. Thank you for your help . Judy

It has been discussed before at length however I can’t find it so any help here would be appreciated. I’m not looking for in depth replies just basic info of what to look for in buying a streaming TV. We are not into complicated technology and gaming . Just basic stuff. We’ve been watching our 36” not smart TV but have to switch because that is what Direct TV is using . Thank you .

@dani negreanu so very happy for you and your family. Happy Passover !

@Jimbo I like your attitude. @cruiselvr04 I think it’s called Swedish death cleaning . My friend told me she was doing that . How morbid! @firefly333 My neighbors moved in and I never saw a truck . We don’t see them at all . Never ! We alerted our neighbors on our cul de sac that we were coming with a large moving van that took a day to unload. Allied had 5 men to load and only 2 to unload. We told them they needed more men which they got .