Solo mi!

Remember, I said that I would break my neck in them. Years ago, could do but no more! Still love my shoes though!

TTS: and you and Madame look for the silver haired lady in the gold shoes (casual)!

To The Sunset:

Did you see that we are now at five for a Meet & Mingle? We may get there yet!

Penny...your approach to news gathering is necessary these days. It is not a wise idea to rely on a single source of information. Not all news sources are created equal especially with what is considered "news" these days. A blanket assumption that everyone relies on cable news is not an accurate one. I think a good many wise Coolers and non-Coolers research further on issues that are important. It used to be that the most questionable "stories" were found in the National Enquirer. Now it seems there are many news sources vying for that "distinction".

So right, you are Mysty!

That meal looks delicious, Jeff!

Good point about Trump's tweets, Mysty.

I have to say, that I feel insulted when it is insinuated that we/I rely on cable networks to get the news. Not so, I read the Washington Post, New York Times and the Globe and Mail. I also watch BBC World news and PBS.

That is good news! Let's hope good things really start to happen for Puerto Ricans.

You have all made good points as far as I am concerned. I do agree with Mysty that the UN is toothless and that probably won't be fixed. I don't think it would have mattered here as PR is part of the US. Haiti was dealt with much more quickly and by the US mainly because it was a foreign country; there was a great US ambassador in place, and because it was foreign territory, US troops were sent the very next day. I have just read that the rules are different for sending in troops when the emergency occurs in US territory. FEMA could have acted much more quickly here. As I have said before, there is only an acting director at present and unless you have folks running the thing who know what they are doing you have situations like this. Remember "Brownie" during Katrina! In the wash up to this terrible event, hopefully some of the bureaucratic rode blocks will be fixed. Final thought, and not the first time that I have said it....when the man at the helm is spending his time "twittering" about mindless things, things fall apart.

Mysty, thank you for articulating how many of us feel.

You are right, Jeff. Having said that, I have friends with family in Puerto Rico and I speak to them daily and know their concerns. When the President of the United States spends the time just after the hurricane tweeting about NFL players disrespecting the flag rather that tweeting his concerns about fellow citizens, it make many of us angry and that has nothing to do with what cable news is reporting.

Right on Lois! I just watched CNN on what is happening right now. It is horrible. The President of the United States should use his presidential powers to get things done. We saw how quickly the wheels were set in motion in Texas and Florida. He could have suspended the Jones Act sooner. What was almost the first thing that he said after the hurricane hit? Puerto Rico is in terrible debt. Hello, this is an emergency. Why is he not sending his fleet of Trump aircraft to assist as are other billionaires and entertainers? Again, let us repeat...these are US citizens.....Oh yes, and one more thing. the "Acting Director" of FEMA said things are going well!

Buen viaje...time for some R&R!

After all, these are US citizens!

Cam: The situation in PR is horrible. Did you hear what Gen. Honore (Gen. in charge during Katrina) had to say regarding the lack of help and why that is? More like him need to speak out.

It will be Colin....hints???

Thank you everyone for giving me tidbits on Trivia. I am going to give it a try!

A question for all you seasoned SS cruisers. I have not participated in the Trivia competition on my previous cruises. I would really like to do so this time however, I will be going on an all day excursion to the Alhambra and will not be back in time on that day. Will that cause problems if I am on a team? Thanks....Penny

Sorry about your scare, Cam. Glad it was not serious. Tomorrow seems to be the day for the new SS schedule. Let's hope there are many wonderful cruises to choose from. I've already read some grumblings on another thread, however.....

We had a holiday on the Dalmatian coast in the early 80s when it was still Yugoslavia. The best day was going round the Kornati Islands on a sail boat. I've never seen seawater as clear. In those days it was the hidden gem of the Med, now it seems that this quite spectacular part of the world is getting the recognition it deserves.

We lived in Yugoslavia in the 80's. My husband was responsible for all of the coast, Slovenia and cross accredited to Hungary. We spent half of each month travelling. Some of the best times of our life. We would go to Hvar when our sons would come over for their summer holiday. I have not been back but I intend to.

I remember all of the beautiful sailboats!

Thank you TTS. You certainly did not need to apologize! I look forward to meeting you and Madame in less than 6 weeks. Particularly so now that Miss Sophia has sung your praises. She is in one of my favorite places at present. I love Slovenia and have spent quite a bit of time on Hvar. The Dalmation Coast is spectacular, as many of you know.

Have a great day everyone......

Let's discuss!

Have the Cooler Ladies ever gone on a cruise together, or thought about it? I know I am a new member and a solo, but I would love to meet you and spend a week together! Your thoughts, please!!

Thanks for getting me back on the right path, Mysty! I had somewhat forgotten the reasons for my Solo mi moniker. I have embraced my independence since losing my husband in 2011!

TTS is calling me "mad Mexican woman". I think I should change my CC name: mMexW? mad Mex mujer? MMW? Solo mi suddenly seems sad!

What nice remembrances Cam and Mysty. Thank you for sharing!

Yes, we would need 6 attendees, wouldn't we?