Keksie

I has been a good 20 years since I was on the Big Island but you are correct. We couldn't take our rental car through the center of the island because the road wasn't paved. We did however drive to Kilauea and the Park. We stayed at the lodge on the edge of the crater. I am not sure but I think a subsequent eruption may have destroyed the lodge. I loved that part of the trip and seeing the park. From what I have read where the eruption is the lava will flow on the other side of the volcano away from Hilo. There is a bit of a flat plain that they hope will slow the lava.

I haven't been in a long time but I really liked Curacao. Aruba was ok but not my favorite. I haven't gone there on a cruise but my favorite island that I could go back to over and over is St. John USVI. It has been a long time but I liked the laid-back atmosphere and all the beaches.

The original shots were almost two years ago. I can't imagine anyone caring if someone got vaccinated back then when they say the shots lost their effectiveness after a few months.

I use coleslaw in my fish tacos and on BBQ sandwiches.

For some reason I couldn't get this picture to load yesterday. Rocco was worn out from Thanksgiving and then decorating the house.

My Japanese Maple is showing off. One of the previous owners planted it. I have a little one I got last year and hopefully it will be this nice someday.

It is all so beautiful. I want to have Christmas at your house!

I hope you continue to feel better and so sorry you have to isolate today.

I have most of the work done. We are having my son, his GF, her son, and her mother and stepfather. I have not met the mom and stepfather yet so we will see. I just have to stuff the turkey in the morning and get it in the oven. The sides are made and just need to bake. I have 2 ovens which helps. They are bringing a side and a pie. I made a pumpkin cheesecake. So the menu for tomorrow is as follows: Turkey and stuffing Sweet potato casserole Potato dumplings Their side gravy rolls cranberry relish (homemade) olives Cheesecake pie For appetizers I will have a couple of cheese balls and spinach dip I wish everyone a wonderful Thanksgiving!

My heart goes out to you. There are not words to describe how sorry I am to hear this.

If you use any of the meds you bring you might want to pack the wrappers back in your luggage to dispose of at home.

Thank you @Jimbo @h20skibum and @Coralc for the advice on the tub. We have a large cement patio behind the house that is covered so that is where it would go. We would need to have an electrician run the wiring for it once we decide where we would put it. I love the idea of the salt generator. I always like saltwater pools.

I am thinking about getting a small 2-4 person hot tub. So a question to all the people who have one - what do you have, do you like it and what are the pros and cons?

That is the main reason we moved to Florida. I wanted to spend the holidays with my son. SIL's get extra points for that clean up!

That sounds wonderful. Getting the family together is the best part too.

Just didn't want you to think that a negative test would be sure way of not having it. We have traveled, gone out to restaurants and activities since May 2020 and never felt the need to test.

You do realize that a person could still be contagious and not test positive yet. There is no way to be sure you are not endangering others.

At the table I will mention I will get a coke but when the server comes I will ask for a Dr. Pepper and no Mr. Pibb will not be a substitute. Then I will get a Coca cola.

Coke

That is the downside to having aging pets. When we moved to Florida our 7 cats ranged from 18ish to 9ish. We have 2 of the original group. Elmer is probably around 10 and Storm is probably around 9. Then we have Samantha who is just over a year old and Annabel who is 8 months old. Elmer and Storm both have health issues.

He was a beautiful cat and sounds like he liked to keep you on your toes.

Thank you everyone for all the kind words. It helps so much to have this thread when times are bad and when times are good too.

He had diabetes and an autoimmune disease for several years. The meds for the autoimmune counter acted the insulin so it was a balance between the two. It finally just got too much for him. We had been expecting the end to come for awhile now.

It has been an awful no-good day! Cinnamon was Kubota's brother and now they can be together over the Rainbow Bridge.

We would come for sure!