Travelicious

4 hours ago, Stallion said:

5 minutes left and Bama just hit a 50 yard pass. Its on SEC Network.

Dude!  Bama and Mizzou down already.  Then Arkansas (my unranked team) beats Tennessee?  Nah.  

2 minutes ago, Stallion said:

Mean-ole Vandy just trying too "run up the score" on poor Bama now. 40-28

 

Poor Sportsmanship I think. 😎

Is it over?  I'm watching Ole Miss and SC (delayed).

19 minutes ago, Stallion said:

NOPE! Can't Do It!

Nice win for SMU!

I don't often root for Texas A&M, but watching Missouri get spanked today was so satisfying!

Thanks for sharing!  Have a great trip!

Maybe it is just me, but it was probably the best debate I've seen in 9 years.  I dig civility!

14 hours ago, TNVolnteerCruiser said:

@Travelicious I’m happy with my college team so far.  The real tests are coming up in our schedule.

 

I'm sure you are, and I'm happy for Tennessee!  I always root for the Vols as long as we are not playing them.  Sadly for me, your real tests won't begin this week. 

So how is college football going for you all?  I was hoping this year my team would improve from god awful to low-level mediocre, but doesn't look like it is going to happen.

Happy birthday, @sid_9169!  Welcome to senior citizenship (though I'm not really sure 55 is quite there, although you can get discounts at some places).

1 hour ago, TravelE said:

DH and I tried rewatching Miami Vice a few months ago. We could not get back into it but I remember loving it when I was a younger. Some shows do not age well!!

We watched the first episode of The Love Boat a couple of weeks ago.  I decided not to watch any more.

Sad but true.

13 minutes ago, Hogladyrider said:

Mine wanted to still "be friends" after the divorce, meaning call me when he needed, lunch etc.  I finally was strong enough to realize that HE did not know how to be a "friends" and I needed to end the codependent relationship completely.  It was NOT easy and I have never looked back.  I only wish him the best and I am MUCH happier with myself.

 

Your experience allows you to give great advice!  I admire those who wish the ex the best, but also are firm that YOU don't provide him with the best.

4 minutes ago, sid_9169 said:

I don't have any idea what that means, but thanks, I think?... 

I’m confused too.

27 minutes ago, KmomChicago said:

My ex husband is back in rehab. Checked himself back into the same facility he used in May. 

Dang!  Sorry to hear that, but glad he's not your problem any longer.  Hope this doesn't affect him taking over payments on camper, but sounds like it has the potential to do so.

24 minutes ago, Hogladyrider said:

OMG my life is so much better off!

Right?

25 minutes ago, sid_9169 said:

And, I still never found Fox News due to the crappy remote...

Well, I mean, if it was supposed to be part of your birthday treat, I'm sorry you are not getting to "enjoy" it.

Sid's frustration at not being able to watch his cable news preference got me to thinking about my own journey with cable news.  I used to watch it as much as possible, even on a cruise.  One cruise, I decided not to watch cable news at all, and you can probably guess what happened.  I felt so much more relaxed, unstressed, and enjoyed the cruise as never before.

I didn't give up cable news then, but it was my first hint of awakening to what it does and is intended to do to you.  It doesn't matter which "side" you are on (or even if you are on no particular side), the cable news networks, in my opinion, are only good for making us angry and dividing "us" from "them."  They provide very little in the way of actual news, but instead spoon feed us what they want our opinions to be.  

I'm happy to say that I have completely given up cable news over the last few years.  I manage to stay very informed about what is happening in the world, and I am able to form my own opinions about what it all means and how it ought to be.  I'm not trying to tell anyone else what they should do, only that it works for me.  I feel happier and much less stressed.

55 minutes ago, Saint Greg said:

OMG he didn’t leave. He went to get food. Who does that at this point? 2 Mins left down 44-19?

I mean, he did come all the way from Maryland.  Might as well make the best of it!

@graphicguy nice play on the counseling!

17 hours ago, Coolmama_1 said:

I will be sure to follow along. We are on the 54 day cruise in 2026. Your pictures of the Island will have to do for now.

Us too!

5 minutes ago, ninjacat123 said:

Is there a reason you don't want to stay with your Geo Blue annual pass?

No, I just want to compare to make sure I'm getting the best deal.  I've carried the annual Geo Blue policy for several years, but never had to file a claim.  It is primarily just for medical, and doesn't cover trip cancellation, interruption, etc.  So I still have to get a separate trip policy if I want that covered.  I just want to see if it would be cheaper with the same or better coverage if I got the Travel Insured International policy with the trip coverage added.

33 minutes ago, Hogladyrider said:

OK fellow TRIBE cruises.  I have spent a good bit of time on the Travel Insured International web site educating myself.

 

I tried to take a look as well, and it wouldn't let me get far without creating an account, which I chose not to do.  This insurance does show as an option on insuremytrip, so you can probably actually look at policy (AKA "fine print") there if you go through the process of getting a quote.  I'll do that at some point before my annual policy (Geo Blue) is up for renewal next month.

4 hours ago, KmomChicago said:

The judge joked I was free to remarry immediately, he does weddings too. I said great, I’ll give my ex your number. 

According to the Elizabeth Taylor documentary on Max, she and Eddie Fisher married just hours after his divorce from Debbie Reynolds was finalized.  Made me think of your ex.

Hey @TxTeach79, didn't you recently go to Shreveport to gamble?  Where did you stay, and do you have any tips?  I think I'm going to go next week, go to Louisiana Downs, and do a little casino gambling.

2 hours ago, dmet0225 said:

As for grandpas, I lost one when I was 2 and the other when I was 6, so I have virtually no memory of them.

Similarly, my paternal grandfather died several years before I was born, and my maternal when I was 6.  That is when my parents decided to move us back to the south, where they were originally from, to be closer to their mothers.  I was able to really get to know my grandmothers, one of which died when I was around 18, and the other when I was 29.