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@LambKnuckles Welcome to the Daily!

@kazu Jacquie - I think you meant this for @AncientWanderer. Haven't been to Yokohama yet myself, but it's on the list!

We stopped in Cozumel several times, but the two most memorable included private excursions to a local woman's home for cooking classes. We chose the menu from a book of options, then she took us to a food market a block away where she chose the ingredients, stopped at a tortilla factory to pick some freshly made, and then back to the house to prepare the dinner, accompanied by lots of margaritas! It was magical!

From 1957. My oldest sister will turn 80 in two weeks and is throwing herself a party - why not??!! I'll be there to cheer her on. Our middle sister died at 19 from kidney failure - I still miss her. Thanks to everyone who posted such great pictures today. I'd love to see Petra, but not sure that will happen. So this was great! Prayers for everyone on the Cares list and cheers for all who are celebrating. I now have 3 new toilets and a new HVAC system, so I'm celebrating those!!

Thanks for the good news about Sam, Jack. He's so lucky to have you! Feel free to join our roll call for the Rotterdam's TA in October. It would be fun to meet up! Edi

Thank you for all the birthday wishes, friends! The best present I got was that my DS finally got a new job! Hallelujah!

Two words -- free laundry!! Congratulations!

Rabbit, Rabbit, White Rabbit! Happy April!

What a toot fest! Thanks Leanne, the cameraman and all the rest of the addicts!

Checking in.

Hope to be here for sailaway. Thank you @leerathje!

Food for thought......! Toilet update - one new one installed, then the plumber was called away for a family emergency. To return at noon tomorrow. I have the new one, but unfortunately he had dismantled the one in DS's bathroom before he got the call. DS is NOT pleased! But he can use mine.... Such drama!

@ger_77 Gerry - prayers raised for Gord and for Ollie. It's so good that you were nearby to support her. This has been a busy week -- did the weekly Meals on Wheels run yesterday morning, then last night there was a seder at church (lamb kabobs - yum!), which I had to leave early because the choir was due to warm up for the Maundy Thursday service. We're also singing tonight for the Good Friday service. We're practicing tomorrow morning with a brass quintet to prepare for the two Easter morning services. Because it's been so cold lately, I'm glad the church stopped the tradition of a sunrise service on Easter. It was always beautiful, but my feet were frozen when it was over!! We have dinner reservations for later on Sunday -- after all that, I'm not cooking! Supposedly, two of the new toilets will be installed today. I'm ready, but the crew hasn't arrived yet. Grumble! The remaining two are supposed to be installed next Wednesday. I'll be glad when this is done, so I can move on to the HVAC replacement. And my handyman advised me that I really need to have my driveway repaved, not just sealed. It's always something! Despite the cold, my DS attended Opening Day for the Orioles in Baltimore. With last season's success and new ownership, the fans are expecting great things this season. There was a moment of silence for the FSK bridge victims during the opening ceremonies -- the town is in mourning. Capote's quote was spot on. I've been watching the FX series "Capote vs. the Swans" and if that story is accurate, his third act was very unpleasant, mostly his own fault. Cheers for all that are heading to, or on, a BHB, and also those celebrating special events. Prayers raised for all on the care list -- it seems to be getting longer again.

I had scarlet fever as a child. At the time, I was the only case in the entire state. We never did figure out how I got it! @ger_77 the blankets are beautiful! I'm sure the children that get them feel wrapped up in love!

Checking in - just in time!

White truck leaving?

Checking in. Are the lines down yet?

A very windy day today, so I moved everything that could go flying up to the front porch. I'm tired of chasing things across the yard! I'm a bit annoyed with my plumber. Finally made the decision to replace all the toilets in the house and had it all set up to happen today. When the phone rang at 8am, I thought he was going to tell me he was on his way. Nope! He cancelled because neither of his helpers was available. Now I have to call HIm early next week to reschedule. Grumble. I think my biggest gripe is that I spent the last few days cleaning all 4 bathrooms so they'd have a clean environment to work in - lol! Yes, "I Am" an Aries! Best wishes to all that are celebrating, and prayers raised for everyone in need.

Zaandam may be smaller than her siblings, but she sure has a bigger voice!!

Checking in! Looks like a beautiful sailaway day for THREE BHBs!!

I managed to get in JUST in time -- but NO toots! 😪

Ah - the main attraction appears!

Apex moving

Good toots -- just a shame there was no zoom!

There she is!!