Sharon in AZ

Congratulations on your son’s adoption day ! Both of our children are adopted and both are blessings.

Oh Lenda!! I’m so excited you are on the cruise with us! Debbie, Dixie, Sue, and I have a chat going that we would love you to join. Please email me, my email is in my signature and we’ll arrange everything. I’m getting so excited ! 52 days!

Hi everyone! Just a quick note. My second cataract surgery went well today and I’m eager to see the surgeon tomorrow so they can take the eye shield off. I did get nauseated today but had a different anesthesiologist. Long story but I got some post op meds that helped. They were really behind today and we didn’t get home until 3:00 then I went directly to bed for a good nap. Thank you for your good wishes and thoughts!

Oh gosh Jacqui, that’s all so sad. I just hate hearing stories like this but so thankful you were in the right place at the right time for Ivan with Jose whispering in your ear. I truly believe he told you that. My late stepfather came to me in a dream after he died telling me everything was going to be all right and to watch out for my DM and take care of her. Brings tears to my eyes.

Thank you Lenda! I just now need to decide if I’m going to stay there some extra days. I haven’t bought my flight yet but am really glad I get to use a credit I have from my fiasco of a flight to FLL this past April when FLL was flooded. I figured the weather would somewhat like you said so will pack accordingly. Thank you so much for your reply.

Not sure of the brand but this is a cropped picture of one from the Volendam this past April.

OMG, that’s horrible Jacqui and so neglectful. Ivan is so fortunate to have found you!

Thank you Jacqui! I’m excited and anxious at the same time.

Rich, I look forward to any posts you share about your cruise. I really wish I was sailing with all of you on this longer cruise. Maybe someday…..

Wow, thank you for the suggestion! I never thought about that, and yes, AZ has that restriction too. Yes, it’s a little strange for me going to no glasses after wearing them since I was 6 years old. I sort of feel naked.

Good morning everyone and Happy Wednesday. I like gazpacho but rarely make it. I’ve only seen mitten trees in pictures. I think miners have tough jobs. I like chicken tortilla soup but have never made it. The best I’ve ever had was in Bahia de Kino, Mexico. I forgot to mention that I saw the eye surgeon on Monday and she said I was doing good and okayed the surgery on the other eye. She had a student with her and was explaining my lens correction, saying that I was a -10 and that I was 20/20 now because of the specialty lens. Yay! Happy Birthday @Cat in my lap! Enjoy your special day! Debbie @dfish, thank goodness you and Sue and the other grandma are in River’s life! Rich @richwmn, wow! Your cruise is creeping up. Will you be posting a Live From thread? Lenda @Quartzsite Cruiser, I just found out our ladies group are going to Waco the first weekend in May. One of the ladies actually lives there and is hosting. We usually get together in November but this is for her big seven zero birthday so May it is. I’m excited. So, my question, what is the weather like at that time of year? I’m planning on flying into Waco so I don’t have to drive from Dallas. I guess American is the only airline that goes there. Have a great day!

Ah Bruce, you are forgiven, but just keep up the memes. I still haven’t figured out how you found a year old Daily but pain meds do weird things.

OMG!!!!! How adorable she is! Welcome to the world Maeve Grace.

Good morning everyone and Happy Tuesday from Tucson. Today’s high should be 79F. I posted some pictures from Aruba last evening on yesterday’s Daily if anyone would like to see them. @Overhead Fred’s butterfly pictures were amazing! I wear jeans when I go out and about and have different colors, black, blue, gray, white. And all are stretchy with elastic waist bands, so very comfortable. I wouldn’t have wanted to live through prohibition, I enjoy my wine. So Gerry @ger_77, I’m with you on that! I like lentils and probably would like the first recipe. I liked that the writer gave suggestions for different variations. Thank you for the recipes Debbie @dfish. I found an old pair of granny glasses, aka half glasses readers, that are working better than my regular prescription glasses for reading. I’ll have to invest in a good pair and some sunglasses soon. The surgeon said to wait a month for a new prescription though. Congratulations on the new birth in your family Charlene @cunnorl! What an exciting arrival and welcome to her new world that was! Didn’t you say that she was breach at one point? That must have corrected since the birth was so quick. Bon Voyage @GTVCRUISER! Have a great day!

I hope your interview went well today and best wishes to finding something that fits well. We also enjoy having lunch in port. DH does some research for each cruise and we try to ask the crew for recommendations also. I love your quilt! The colors are fantastic, blue is a favorite of mine. Also, so happy your surgery is scheduled and that it won’t interfere with the cruise.

Good evening! I wanted to share some pictures of Aruba before the day was done. I was just there April 19, 2023 on the Volendam. I took a “Natural Wonders” excursion and really enjoyed the day. We started off at the Butterfly Farm. Aruba is outside of the hurricane belt in the Caribbean so a great place for the butterflies. So many butterflies! I had difficulty getting pictures because it was crowded but did manage this one. Then on to the Natural Bridge, however the big one collapsed so this is the smaller one. Not having been to Aruba before I was surprised that the terrain was desert. Next we went to the Ayo Rock Formation. I really enjoyed my time there but do prefer the more tropical Caribbean islands. I believe this picture was taken from the ship. Beautiful!

Thank you Joy, but just as I thought, not the Jun we knew. Great picture of Allen!

Bon Voyage to everyone! ⛴⛴⛴ Grand Turk was a wonderful surprise after seeing so many Caribbean ports. Enjoy!!

Good morning everyone and Happy Sunday. It was really cold (for us) this morning our low was 35F, and will warm up to 66F. I have just caught up with yesterday’s Daily. Thank you all for your kind wishes and helpful suggestions for my struggles with seeing. Especially, @grapau27 @SusieKIslandGirl @57redbird @lazey1 . However, I have rimless glasses and they would just fall apart if the lens was out. I thought of doing the taping on the lens but instead have just used a tissue to cover up the lens when reading. I’ve found watching TV is easier without my glasses. It feels like I’m constantly taking them off and on, something I’m not used to doing. Thank goodness my next surgery is Thursday. My surgeon said having them done a week apart would be the best thing for me, which is why I had to wait two months for surgery. Joy, @Seasick Sailor, I’m sure he isn’t the same Jun, but could you ask him anyway how long he’s been with HAL? We had a Jun about 23 years ago, I think it was the Veendam, and we were on several cruises with him. What a fantastic person he was! That is all for me today. Have a great day everyone!

Thank you all for such great ideas!

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Good evening! I am doing well today and at my post op today the doctor was very happy with the results. However, it’s very difficult to see. The new eye sees well without glasses and the other one sees well with glasses. Reading is almost impossible. Nothing looks right. Even my doctor said that I would have a rough week until the next surgery. I have extreme nearsightedness. The end result will be great, it’s the getting there that’s hard. So, all that said, I’m having difficulty catching up with the Daily. Just know my heart is with you all and I’ll read off and on. Sandi @StLouisCruisers, Congratulations to Ren! Graham @grapau27, oh my on the water leak. I hope your front yard recovers. Have a good evening!

Good evening all! Just an update because it’s too hard to read and post right now with the eye shield on. Thankfully that comes off tomorrow. Everything went well and the surgeon said I did well also. Things happened quickly so that helped take my mind off what was going on. I had a great nap and will be going to bed soon. Have a great evening!

So funny to see Craig’s picture! This was taken on Grand Cayman in 2016.