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@Crazy For Catsso sorry to hear about your Amelia, she was a beautiful kitty.

Happy Sunday! The Harlem Globetrotters have a game here on New Years Eve. We've never seen them, but our DGD has seen them twice. Her dance team did a routine as part of the pre game show. She's 10, and has done and seen a lot more than us! LOL! Mashed potatoes in the slow cooker sounds good, I left the skins on once, and got some comments! If I need to make them, we get them from one of the Big Box stores! Welcome home to everyone, and Bon Voyage to @kochleffel Now I'm enjoying some of the blogs from the World Cruise, it's very interesting to read the different takes on things. @marshhawksorry to hear about Bubbles, hoping you can get him to the vet. He's sure lucky to have you watching out for him. @mamaofamihoping you're feeling ok after the dental work. I'm sure it's no fun. @GTVCRUISERyour pictures look like a fun time was had! To those on the east coast dealing with snow, good luck and be safe. We had a dusting yesterday, and more is in the forecast for Monday night to Wednesday, but they still aren't sure what we will get. 2 tv stations had different amounts this morning. Good thing we have no place to go, except for handbell choir practice on Tuesday. If it's bad, I stay home, or it gets cancelled. Well, back to putting the ornaments away. The village got done yesterday. Have a good rest of the day, the Packers game will be on here in a couple hours! Karen

@JazzyVNo, we are not on the Rotterdam. We will be on the Nieuw Statendam in February though! Can't wait! @Norseh2oSo sorry to hear about your mother, may good memories bring you peace and comfort. Hugs to you.

Happy Saturday! It's a snowy day here, maybe an inch or two expected, and then more possibly on Tuesday. The forecasters aren't sure what will happen yet. Thanks for all who share and care here. The Antarctica pictures are great! Prayers for all who need them. Today, DGD has her 1st basketball game. It was fun watching them last year, they all made lots of progress as the season progressed. Today is the day the Christmas tree and Dickens Village get put away. Always a sad day...yesterday I helped dismantle a tree at our school, the Pre-K kiddos came by and said "Bye-Bye"to the tree! Today is also Standard Poodle Day, here is a pic of our guy, Cooper! Have a good day today. @dfishI'll have to try the meatball recipe from yesterday, I did save it!

Good afternoon from another cloudy, but not too cold day here in Wisconsin. I've been reading, but we were gone for a few days, and I forgot my tablet...it's too hard for me to post with my phone! Working on taking down some Christmas decor today, that's always a hard task to do. I'm so excited to see all of the reports from people on their grand/world voyages leaving today! Bon Voyage to all of you, have a great time. @StLouisCruisersYour penguin posts have been wonderful to see, what an amazing adventure! @kazugood to hear that Ivan had a great report from the vet, he's a lucky dog to have you! @dfishGood to hear that you're feeling better, too bad on the sleep though. My DH is usually up at 4 am, lately I've been awake then also, it's no fun... @rafinmdThis sunrise picture is for you, it's from yesterday at our up north lake house. The sun was out for a short time, we haven't seen it in a week or so! Have a good rest of the day! Karen

Can't wait to follow your journey! You always have such a fun time! Enjoy.

Happy last Friday of 2023. It's another nearly 40 degree day here. Still no snow, but it was misty/rainy all day yesterday. Not sure about the meal, the drink today sounds like it might be good. I remember slow-poke suckers from my childhood days! @dfishSo happy to hear your surgery went well today. Take those pain meds if needed! @smitty34877I'd eat some herring with you, don't buy it anymore because no one else will eat it! @StLouisCruisersThose pictures from Antarctica are amazing, that was an awesome adventure for sure! @cruising sisterBaby Murphy looks like she's waving at all of us, so precious! @seagarsmokerSorry to hear you're sick with the flu, hope you feel better very soon! @aliaschiefWe still have 2 of those alarm clocks. They still work, but I use my phone when I need a wakeup alarm. @marshhawkEnjoy your days off! Have a good evening, good thoughts for all who need them and cheers for those celebrating. Karen

This year we traveled during the super bowl. There were lots of fans with their signs on doors.

Happy Wednesday from a partly cloudy 40 degree day here. Saw the sun peeking out for a short time today! Haven't been to the port, but the food looks good! Thanks to all who share their photos and stories about the ports! @kochleffelsorry to hear about the skin cancer, but glad you have surgery scheduled, hoping all goes well. @RMLincolnsorry to hear about your DH and his eye issues, hoping you can get it figured out soon. @SusieKIslandGirlhappy anniversary! @dfishhoping your surgery goes well and the recovery is easy. @smitty34877Hoping your aide is back soon to help with Tana, and that she is doing ok. We're watching the Jim Carey Grinch movie now, I recorded many movies to watch! Next I need to get out for my walk. Then some quilting projects...I need to sew on the binding of a baby quilt, that's not my favorite part to do. Then I'll make a Taggie Toy to go along with it. This morning I spent a bit of time trying to figure out a Medical Alert Device for DSIL. She has a pacemaker and there was conflicting info on the website about it and the pacemaker...bottom line, she can wear it on a belt clip instead of a lanyard. Hoping she will wear it! Have a good afternoon, karen

Happy Boxing Day, it's a day of rest for me! We had a busy 2 days, 18 people at our house yesterday! I'm working on our PJ pictures, may have to share tomorrow! @dfishthat last recipe looks good, might try that! @rafinmdprayers that your treatments are easy and solve the problem. @grapau27your table and food look lovely, as usual! All of the travel pictures look very nice today, for sharing. We've had some record warm temps here, but the weather peeps are saying it's going to get colder. Still no snow. Hugs to all that need them and cheers for those celebrating. Have a good evening. Karen

Hope you get your shower fixed. A few years back, don't remember which ship, but 1 of the entertainers had 2 small dogs as part of his show. I did see the "potty break" spot, but never saw or heard them. I hope you get some answers about the barking. Enjoy the rest of your cruise! Karen

Happy Christmas Eve! Haven't been to the port, don't have an Insta Pot, but that chicken looks delish! We do have some Egg Nog! I might need to add some booze to it by the end of tomorrow! @kazuI love your recipe! @grapau27Please wish your Dear Sarah a happy birthday from me! We've had some foggy and dreary weather here or a few days, but the temps will be in the 50's today. No white Christmas here, which is OK for me. It may rain a bit, but that's better than the white stuff. I just made a plate of cookies to take over to the grands, they need some for Santa. They made some cookies, but ate them all already! Dear granddaughter made a cake for today. Can't wait to see and taste it! Thanks to all who share here, have a good day! karen

@StLouisCruisersso sorry to hear that your DGD was robbed at gun point, how very scary for her and now your family....Give her a big hug when you see her!

Happy Friday! We have been to Ketchikan, it was our 1st cruise, we sailed on the Westerdam. It was a very nice adventure! We visited the Saxman Totem museum and then walked around the town. The scenery as we arrived that morning was very impressive! I'm not sure about the meal, not a wine drinker, and math was never my strong area. At my "welcome to medicare" visit, she made me count backwards from 100 by 7's. That did not go well! We are done making cookies, and will share them today and on Christmas. @grapau27good to hear that your friend was able to be dc'd from the hospital, prayers that all goes well. Your table yesterday was beautiful! We watched a Hallmark movie yesterday, and someone was supposed to get the Crackers, she brought the eating kind of Crackers! She learned what they were supposed to be! @RMLincolnThe baby is very cute, and so alert! @cruising sisteryour little one is beautiful! Looks like she is enjoying her spa treatment! @kazu@1ANGELCATcondolences to you and your family members. Tonight our church school children have their Christmas service, we're volunteering tonite, haven't been to one of these services in many years. Can't wait to be there! Have a good day, hugs to all who need them and cheers to those cruising and celebrating! Karen

Have a wonderful adventure! Thanks for taking us along! Safe travels!

@dfishYour cookies are look wonderful! We only had white, red and green icing, along with sprinkles.

Good afternoon from a cloudy 32 F day in Wisconsin. Trying to get things done each day here, and also trying to take some breaks! The port pictures today look nice. Thanks for sharing! Bon voyage and safe travels to all getting ready to cruise! A few months for us to wait. @JazzyVglad to hear there may be a solution to your pain, praying for an easy solution for you. @dfishI'm sure your cookies are beautiful, we've decorated each year with the grands. This year we had an icing explosion! The kitchen was a mess, be we have good memories! We dont have perfect cookies, but they are fun! The 8 year old likes to eat the sprinkles and sugar...mom called the next day, asking what she ate here, if you get my drift! Lots of colored p##p! Have a good evening, Karen

Good evening, it's been a busy day here, and a busy weekend. We had #1 DGD's college graduation on Saturday, so were gone all day. Sunday, DGD's # 2 and # 3 performed in their dance studios production of the Nutcracker. They were each in 2 performances, we saw them yesterday! They were awesome! I thought I was done with cookies, but may make 1 more batch tomorrow. Haven't been to the port, the chicken soup looks good today! @dfishyour quilt is beautiful. I quilt, but my motto is to "keep it simple." My quilts are all easy ones, lap quilts and baby quilts for our church and the community. @JazzyV I hope you get some answers soon. @RMLincolnyour journey home sounds treacherous, just saw some news clips from the east coast...yikes! @Nickelpennyhoping you get some relief from your shot today. @marshhawksounds like your kitties are lucky to have you around to help them! Thanks for all of the sharing and caring here. We're watching a Christmas now, have a good evening. Karen

Bon Voyage and thanks for taking me along again! Karen

Good afternoon from a sunny but colder day in Wisconsin. The weather peeps are saying we may not get a white Christmas...that's ok with me, we have an elderly relative to transport, and snow makes it trickier for her. Thanks for all of the info here. We had Felafel when we were in Bethlehem...I don't remember if I liked, it or not! @rafinmdgood to hear that you had a good report at the Cardiologist today. @RMLincolnsafe travels, and have fun at the wedding! @grapau27your food porn looks yummy! @JazzyVhoping you get some relief from your pain soon. Have a good evening, I'm working on some more cookies now. Karen

Good afternoon from a sunny 34F day in Wisconsin. The sun feels wonderful! We've been busy here, went to a hotel with family on Saturday, they had a beautiful gingerbread display. One was made by their pastry chefs, and the others were made by guests for a contest. The designers were kids to adult age, they were all great! We made some ginger cookies here yesterday, not men, but more like ginger snaps, but soft and chewy. Put some icing on and sprinkles, easier than decorating the men! 😄 Not sure about the meal, wine or quote for the day. Saying prayers for all that need them, and cheers for the rest! We have a pointsettia, DH usually keeps then going for a while! We decorated some cutout cookies with the grand-daughters on Sunday...had lots of fun! Our kitchen looked like a frosting explosion when we were done! Thanks for all of the pictures today, they make me excited for our cruise next year! Have a great rest of your day!

Enjoying your review! Can't wait to hear more, we're on the same trip in the new year! Enjoy!

Bon Voyage, looking forward to hearing your travels! We will be on her in the new year!

Thanks for sharing the festive ship decor! Those gingerbread houses are amazing!

Happy Wednesday! Don't know if I've ever had Gazpacho, the chicken tortilla soup sounds good! A few years ago I made some hats for a "giving/mitten" tree. I was worried they might not be warm enough, but then I looked at the kiddos waiting for the bus around here...jackets not zipped, no hats or mittens and some wearing shorts even in the winter!😉 Happy Birthday to @Cat in my lap @dfishSorry to hear about River and her family situation, it's very good to know that she has some stable people in her life that can watch out for her. It's so sad when children are so disrupted because of their parents. Prayers for all that need them, and cheers to the others, thanks for all of the caring and sharing! Today was Reading Buddies day, I only got coughed on a few times today! The room didn't have as much coughing going on today...YAY! I was going to wear a mask, but forgot...next week is the last week till after Christmas! Have a good afternoon, Karen