Sharon in AZ

1 hour ago, aliaschief said:

Nothing like a dinner with a view at sea even looking thru a salty glass window.

Goodnight to all. Will we get our second green flash this cruise?

 

 

 

Bruce, I hope you have a green flash. I thought I saw one on a Caribbean cruise but it was a new concept for me so I’m still not sure. Also, I really enjoyed your pictures and description from your winery tour. That’s something I would really enjoy. 

54 minutes ago, Cruising-along said:

Good afternoon all!

Happy birthday to @smitty34877’s Tana!!

 

The boys are having a wonderful time here at Great Wolf Lodge. Lots of water time and that’s what those two water bugs love. 

DH and I are patting ourselves on the back for booking a cabana where we can relax and the boys have a place to come rest and eat. 

No resting yet, though!

 

I was pleased with my labs yesterday except for the A1C. Everything else improved, even my kidney function. But the fact that I didn’t get as much exercise on the cruise as I do at home (heat and humidity in Australia, South Pacific etc) and it showed. So back to the regimen!

 

Our room the Wolf Den

 

Carolyn, what a great room. I’ve never been to a Great Wolf Lodge. I think it’s wonderful that they have so many kid friendly areas and things to do, kids and adults. 

Good morning and Happy Thursday. It’s a lovely sunny day. 
 

Terry @smitty34877 please forward this:

Happy Birthday Tana!  Enjoy your special day!  
 

@MrSnuffleupagus — Bon Voyage!

 I was never fond of taffy. Turtles should be celebrated. The MOD sounds good and so does the wine. I’ve never been to Baie Comeau. 
 

Not sure where the day went yesterday but I did have DGD overnight. She left about noon. It used to be that she spent a lot of time with us but now that she is almost 17 only comes every other week or so, mostly for a good meal. 
 

Craig is still in the White Mountains and today they are driving to Pie Town, NM. Yes it’s really a place. There is a famous pie restaurant they have been wanting to visit for a while. Not my idea of fun, driving 2 hours just for pie, but they all enjoy driving. 
 

Pennie @Nickelpenny, I admire your fortitude and do it yourself-ness. I’ve had mornings when I wonder what day it is and worry if I’m supposed to be somewhere. If you would like the name of the doctor please email me and I’ll give you more info. 
 

I am thinking about making a spinach quiche today. I think I have all the ingredients. I’m sort of home bound, Craig doesn’t want me driving the old car anymore d/t all the repairs it needs. I could walk to the grocery store but don’t really want to. I think I’m also going to watch Call the Midwife today. I have saved it just for a day like today. 
 

Jacqui @kazu, I gasped when I read Ivan was attacked by another dog and shocked that the owner was so rude to you. I hope he is okay. Also, I’ve been praying about your foot and hope things improve. 
 

Gerry @ger_77,  great news about Maurice!  Also I’m not surprised about the antibiotics and dental work. Any amount of dental work “kicks” up all kinds of germs and can cause infections, especially dangerous for people with heart issues. 
 

Have a great day!

Good morning and Happy Tuesday. It’s a bright sunshiny day. 
 

Yesterday DM had a dental appointment and always takes antibiotics prior to the appointment. Somehow the home health must have discarded what she had left and she called the dentist office. They wanted her to come in Asap to take it there so that was a scramble to get ready quickly and pick her up. I ended up running errands since the wait was longer. We went to lunch at a seafood restaurant because we wanted lobster but I was also craving meat so ordered surf and turf with a filet as the turf. What came was not edible and not a filet. After alerting our server the manager came over and said he inspects all the beef each day, and even though he never said it I knew he didn’t believe me nor think I knew what I was talking about. I was beyond irritated. Goodness, it wasn’t even cut like a filet. After offers of a new steak I just asked for the steak charge to be taken off. Turns out they couldn’t do that so we ended up getting the entire entree taken off. Then, a new steak shows up, and it’s a filet!  Soft as butter and cooked perfectly. We packaged it up and I’m having it for lunch today. I am still ticked off about the whole thing. I’m going to write the restaurant and tell them that this manager not only needs better customer service skills but needs to go to cooking school and learn more about cuts of meat. 
 

Okay, sorry, off my soapbox. I hope everyone has a great day!

33 minutes ago, Nickelpenny said:

I have recently tore an earring hole that I need repaired so I inquired with a dermatologist/plastic surgeon to see about the approximate cost.  Next appt with them is late June (that's ok), I had to put a $100 reservation fee down (which would go to the cost of the procedure) and, after sending them pictures of my ear, was told it would be ~$1000!  Hmmm, not sure I want to pay that much so I will make an appt with a general trauma surgeon at the hospital to see what they say.  Or maybe I will just leave it that way!!

Pennie, the doctor I worked for was also a plastic surgeon. She was excellent with earlobe repair, ones like yours and also the large ring holes (lol, I can’t remember the name!). She charged $500 per ear after a $50 consult but that was 8 years ago. Whoever does the repair make sure they actually cut both sides before suturing it. You have to wait a bit before you can have it re pierced.  I remember a young man having both earlobes repaired after having the large ear holes because he was going into the military. 

Good evening. We had a nice time with family this afternoon. The pizza was delicious. Craig was taking the picture. My DM loves her wine. 

@XBGuy, I enjoyed reading about Stags Leap and find it interesting that after all that hoopla over a name they became friends. 

13 minutes ago, Nickelpenny said:

I either go to the one at Rillito Racetrack or Phillips Plaza (there I can spy on my long time boyfriend from years ago - we broke up in ~2004 😆). 

I’ve been to the Phillips Plaza one but it was a long time ago. The Rillito is run by the same as the Udall one. I keep forgetting about the Udall one. I need to check it out. It’s on Fridays. 
 

Take it easy though and don’t overdo. You don’t want a setback. 
 

@1ANGELCAT, thoughts and prayers for your friend and her family. It has to be difficult when the family member doesn’t trust the process. 
 

21 minutes ago, Nickelpenny said:

Happy Sunday morning to all and thanks for the daily and fleet report.  I think almost every day here in AZ we celebrate May Ray Day and I will toast the other 2 days.  I smiled at the quote.  The meals sounds good, I think I had the Caipirnha on my Amazon River Cruise so I could try the Caipiroska.  Wine sounds good and I have not been to the port. Interesting day in history.

 

 

Had a good day yesterday.  I drove to the PO as I had a box to mail (it was a bucal swab for an Alzheimer’s Prevention Registry GeneMatch).  A little slow getting in and out of the car (and differently than I normally get in and out) but it was nice to get behind the wheel.  I noticed when I got home, though, someone had come into my little patio at some time and took my clothes soap - but not my dryer sheets (my W&D are outside) - and had taken the stuff I had in a storage container (gardening stuff, bird feed, and cat food) out and taken the container!!!  I didn't notice anything else missing but I just felt violated and really ticked me off.  So I ordered a gate lock and a battery operated motion light from A.  One will arrive today and the other tomorrow.  We will see if I can install the light myself or.............🤷‍♀️ 

 

 

Today, I will try to get out and do some walking.  The goal is to be able to walk a mile by time I have my post op appt on May 29th.  I have walking sticks and I think I will take them to the river walk we have here.  We will see if I complete that task today.  Or maybe the farmer's market.  

 

 

@dfish I love the patio furniture!!  Thoughts for those on the care list and cheers for those celebrating!  Have a great day everyone.

Pennie, so glad to hear that you are improving. Bummer on the things taken from your patio and laundry. Once when we were in a townhouse with shared outside laundry I had left my quarters to run inside for something and poof they were taken. I think the steps you are taking sound good to secure it all. 
 

Which farmers market do you go to?  There are none near us. We’ve gone to the one in Rincon Valley but I hate that drive because of all the bicyclists. It’s not so bad on a weekday but weekends are busy.  

Good morning and Happy Sunday. The ice didn’t break yesterday and probably won’t for a bit because the forecast is just for the low to mid 90’s for the next ten days. 
 

Today we are taking our DD and her SO out for pizza along with her DS, our DGS, and my DM. This is to celebrate their birthdays and Mother’s Day that we missed. It should be fun. 
 

Not much else happening. I make a salmon bowl occasionally and I think I’ve posted the recipe before but here it is again. https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ree-drummond/salmon-and-veggie-grain-bowl-3409067
It uses faro instead of rice which I think makes it much better. You can use any grain you like or cauliflower rice like Debbie @dfishsuggested. 
 

Have a great day everyone!

Good morning and Happy Saturday. It’s going to be a warm day. I love it like this. 
 

Lots to celebrate today and the quote sounds just like Joan Rivers. I like tarragon and try to grow my own but I’ve never had it with asparagus. The dressings all look good Debbie @dfish. BTW, good luck with your patio furniture!  I’d be pulling my hair out. 
 

Happy Anniversary to @Norseh2o!  I remember that you were married in Tucson just about 7 months before us. 1974 was a great year. 
 

I am going to make some no knead bread today for Craig to take next week to the White Mountains. He’s visiting his siblings and I hate the drive, the Salt River Canyon just freaks me out. I always make something for them since I don’t go. I hope they understand but I really think they think I’m crazy. I guess I am just a bit. He’s taking the new vehicle, hopefully it will pass the highway test. 
 

Have a great day everyone!

2 hours ago, Haljo1935 said:

tried to book the Aug cruise last night @dfish but kept getting errors at the cabin selection phase, so I will have to call in; maybe it's sold out? 🤷‍♀️

I don’t think it’s sold out. I found plenty of inside cabins available. It just took forever to check on my phone. I’m going to look again this weekend. I also didn’t see much difference between inside and ocean view but that was with the single supplement. 

1 minute ago, dfish said:

Zuiderdam August 24-31 and August 31-September 7.   Join us!

I’m tempted!

14 minutes ago, dfish said:

In between fighting with the patio furniture we booked a cruise for late August.  I can't believe we did that, but we're thrilled.  We got a large inside cabin on a private fare for two weeks.  Boston to Quebec to Boston.

Debbie, which ship and dates?

7 hours ago, rafinmd said:

This one has been on for over 7 hours now and has survived both hand washing and dish washing today.

 

Roy, you might try Tegaderm bandages. They are just like the ones used when you get an IV and are waterproof. The blood will pool up underneath and you would change it if that happens but technically they last 6-7 days. They have saved many of my scrapes. I’m nursing one now on my forearm caused by my dog being over anxious seeing someone in our backyard. I have thin skin on my forearms unfortunately. I buy them at Target but I’m sure they are available elsewhere. 

 

I was finally able to read Tuesday’s Daily and missed Dixie @summer slopeand George’s anniversary. So belated wishes to you two!

 I also read about the horrible day you had Annie @marshhawk  I am so sorry. It seems getting doctors to talk to us is getting more difficult. I’m not surprised that Chuck didn’t remember anything. That anesthesia is brutal. Many hugs to you. Also your kittens sound adorable. I would love pictures!

9 hours ago, Haljo1935 said:

Does anyone have experience with Puntal eye plugs? Eye Dr asked yesterday if I would consider getting them. I had not heard of them and preliminary research hasn't provided enough for me to make a decision. The plugs would be in addition to the 4-step procedure she is doing. TIA for any info.

Elizabeth, I have never had them but worked for a doctor who did them and also tear duct surgery. There are temporary, dissolvable plugs that you can try first. They last about 3-4 days and give you an idea of how the permanent ones will work for you. Ask around, they are available. I find it interesting that the doctor hasn’t offered that suggestion. Also the plugs are a good option especially if you are using lots of artificial tears because just like most things you can have a rebound effect from using too many. From my 10 year experience most people benefited from them. Even the office manager had them. 

I didn’t get online yesterday, it seems like I am an every other day poster. Anyway, I missed some celebrations.  So belated wishes to:

Bruce & Sue @aliaschief & @DWAliaschief!!  Your anniversary celebration sounds like it was wonderful. 
 

Carolyn @Cruising-along, Happy Birthday to your DGS!  Your excursion to the water park sounds fun. 
 

Good morning and Happy Friday. It’s definitely late spring here with everyday in the 90’s. Tomorrow is supposed to be 97. I bought another basil plant to add to one that looked sad. Now it looks full and wonderful and happy. I can probably start using my two basil plants now. The rosemary and oregano are small but doing well. I was worried about planting so late but they are doing good. I still want some tarragon and thyme. The mint always springs back but the bugs like it for some reason. It’s in a pot so it doesn’t take over. I also have a tiny chive plant that comes back every year. 
 

Pinot Grigio is my second request if Sauvignon Blanc isn’t available. My DGD bought me a bottle for Mother’s Day. 
 

Taking DM to an appointment this morning. Not sure where we will have lunch but it will definitely be somewhere with wine. 
 

Have a great day everyone!

Good morning and Happy Wednesday. It’s already a lovely sunshiny day and starting Friday it will be in the 90’s, probably for good. Wonder when the ice will break. That’s when we hit 100 for the first time. 
 

It’s nice to have my regular coffee today with cream after not having it for two days. The yucky colonoscopy is done now but the doctor scolded me about waiting so long and wants me back on a 5 year schedule. I’m not sure why that happened but as I thought about it I think it was the pandemic so I just skipped it. 
 

I would like the lemon blueberry cake but would use all real ingredients. I’m big on using the real thing and eating it in moderation. I think it’s healthier. Debbie I like the look of the first two recipes. 
 

We were supposed to call on Athens in 2001 but a transportation strike stopped us and we went to Potmos instead. 

Pennie @Nickelpenny, I was saddened to hear that you are in so much pain. My thoughts are with you. Can I help with anything?

Carol @mamaofami, so good to hear from you!  
 

Jacqui @kazu, thinking of you and hoping your foot heals soon. 

Annie @marshhawk, prayers and thoughts with you and Chuck. 
 

Have a great day everyone!

I totally forgot about croutons and hummus!  I love both. I don’t like the store bought ones that are in a bag. I really like restaurant ones and homemade. The best hummus I’ve had was homemade with fresh chick peas and eaten right away still slightly warm. I think I might make some later in the week. It makes a lot and I’ve actually frozen half quite successfully. 
 

All this talk of food is making me hungry!

Good morning and Happy Monday. Welcome back Rich @richwmn!  
 

I had a good Bloody Mary last week at Magnolia Table, spiced just right. 

It went very well with their version of eggs Benedict.  A biscuit bottom and pepper bacon. 

Bloody Mary’s are my vacation/flight drink. I don’t have them very often because they are very filling. 
 

I have eaten a few veggie burgers but prefer beef too. I have to pass on one today because I’m starting my colonoscopy prep. 

Gaspe was a port of call on one of my cruises but was canceled. 
 

Thinking of Pennie today @Nickelpenny!

Yesterday’s lunch was nice but I think we will go out to eat next Mother’s Day. Also for there were too many people. DM’s 97 year old friend had invited 4 people, including her daughter, and none of us were expecting that to happen. 
 

Have a great day everyone!

Good morning and Happy Sunday. Happy Mother’s Day also!

 I got back from Waco a few days ago. I had a really great time with my ladies group friends. It stormed a few times while I was there and I have never heard thunder quite that loud, it was very close. I never had to wear my sunglasses due to the overcast. It was actually quite nice since I was expecting it to be hot and sticky from the humidity. I’ll share a few pictures.  There were magnolias everywhere.  Very pretty. 
 

Yesterday DM had an appointment, unusual for a Saturday, and we went to lunch afterward. I splurged and got prime rib, yum. Today we are going over to her center for the Mother’s Day buffet but I’m going to eat light because of my colonoscopy on Tuesday. DM is feeling so much better but still has a cough and wears out easily. One day at a time!

@1ANGELCAT, I am so sorry about Houdini. 
 

Pennie @Nickelpenny, best wishes for your surgery tomorrow. It sounds like you have everything very organized and ready for your recovery at home. If you need anything please let me know. 
 

Have a great day everyone!

Good afternoon from Waco!  I wanted my friends to know that I arrived safely yesterday and we had a wonderful day eating and touring and shopping at Magnolia. Tonight we are going to the 1928 Hotel for dinner. I hope everyone is doing well. 
 

Good evening. Been busy getting ready for my trip and leave tomorrow. Hopefully the storms will wait until I arrive. I probably won’t be able to post while I’m gone. 
 

We have been to Juneau many times. This is from September 2021, one of the first cruises after the restart , on the Nieuw Amsterdam. I really love that ship. 

Bon Voyage!! ⛴⛴⛴

Good morning and Happy Monday. Wow on those tornadoes and so sad for the loss of lives. I’m anxious about flying on Thursday because of this. I’m not usually an anxious flyer. 
 

All good days to celebrate today. The salad recipes look good and thank you Tina @0106, I think I would prefer your recipe too. 
 

Roy @rafinmd, thank you for your timeline. I was an early member of CC and the HAL board, May 12, 2000. It’s a long story but the DD host Walt posted a lot on an AOL travel board for HAL that I hosted. AOL was shutting down their boards and Walt suggested that I join CC which I did. I didn’t post much but did join some M&G’s and even did one myself in 2001. I don’t remember anything like the Fleet Report back then.  I didn’t check CC very often, just mostly when I was planning and going on a cruise. I became more active in February 2020 when the rumors started about covid and a possible shutdown. I was interested in what was going to happen and I had a cruise planned for May 2020. That is why I started reading the FR daily and I sure am happy that I did. I not only have met some delightful people who have become friends but also enjoyed the community we have become. There is nothing like it anywhere else. 
 

Have a great day everyone!