Mrs. H.

2 hours ago, RedgeToo said:

It doesn't sound pathetic at all. We all have insecurities and miss family and friends, so please don't berate yourself.

 

As for me, I love sailing solo. It's a great chance to meet people from all over the world and have fun doing it 🙂

 

Quoting from another thread:

 

 

If we don't travel, what do we do, sit at home being miserable?

That's my attitude too, plus I like sailing solo as I get to meet lots of interesting (and some not so interesting) people along the way.

 

My first solo meet-up was on the Allure of the Seas. I went to the straight meet-up and met good people agreeing to spend time together after dinner.

 

A mix up later and we were at the gay meet-up by mistake.

 

Long story short (I'll tell you the full story when I see you on the next ship!), the whole crowd got on so well, it was a meet-up, not either a straight or gay meet-up, it was just a group of new friends getting together for a beer or two.

 

On my last cruise, I got friendly with a 70 year old woman, a 22 year old man, and a 28 year old woman. I'm still in touch via WhatsApp with several people I've met over the last few years.

 

Coming up, I'm booked on MSC from Barcelona for Christmas and P&O from Barbados to Southampton in March 23.

 

Say hello, I don't bite.

 

Happy days!

2 hours ago, RedgeToo said:

That's my attitude too, plus I like sailing solo as I get to meet lots of interesting (and some not so interesting) people along the way.

 

My first solo meet-up was on the Allure of the Seas. I went to the straight meet-up and met good people agreeing to spend time together after dinner.

 

A mix up later and we were at the gay meet-up by mistake.

 

Long story short (I'll tell you the full story when I see you on the next ship!), the whole crowd got on so well, it was a meet-up, not either a straight or gay meet-up, it was just a group of new friends getting together for a beer or two.

 

On my last cruise, I got friendly with a 70 year old woman, a 22 year old man, and a 28 year old woman.

 

Coming up, I'm booked on MSC from Barcelona for Christmas and P&O from Barbados to Southampton in March 23.

 

Happy days!

Thanks for sharing.  Sounds you're having awesome getaways!!

5 minutes ago, Sunshine3601 said:

We dropped to $3.73 gal here in PA.   I would love to see $2.99😀

I wonder how much does it cost to feed a horse?

I paid $3.39/gal @ Mobile today. It's usually the same as Costco, maybe lower. 

I couldn't believe the amount of cars there that needed to gas up at the same time, 12:30 today.  
A block away was $3.61 at Sunoco, who I always went to.  

22 minutes ago, Ozark_Kid said:

I am hoping Survivor doesn't try to run me off the first couple shows. Nice to record so I can fast forward when needed.

I record all my shows.  I Hate commercials!!  (lol this from someone who worked many years in advertising)

Good for you!!

I'm doing 5 trips this year, (maybe 6), and haven't decided on next year yet.
Looking at Vegas next Sept.  I do want to do a cruise next year.  
Looking forward to my cruise to Bermuda in Nov.

lol We just had our first Krispy Cream open on the island here yesterday.  Saw in the area paper that the lines were very long, both people on foot, and drive in.
I like anyone's donuts, but I hardly ever go into one of those places.

14 hours ago, shippmates said:

I just booked another solo cruise to the Panama Canal on Holland America next October.  I am going to continue to travel as long as I can.  It sure beats sitting at home looking at 4 walls.

Right attitude!! Enjoy your travels.

How about this for a long time ago? lol

24 minutes ago, lenquixote66 said:

For me it was because it was the only place of its kind for many years.I think there was one near the Fortway Theater .

I don't think so.  I lived on 10th and 72nd and shopped at the supermarket by the Fortway.

5 minutes ago, lenquixote66 said:

White Castle was the only burger restaurant when I was a kid.Years later a Wetsons opened.

I love Wetsons.  3 blocks up from me on 86st St, between Battery Av & 7th Ave.
My bff lived in the house right smack next door to it on 7th Av.

One more from WC.  60's-70's.

This is an old pic of WC in my neighborhood.  Oh, and one when John Travolta was in there while filming that little movie of his back in the mid 70's in Bay Ridge.
 

F

For Lenny: 92nd between 4th & 5th Ave.

2 hours ago, George C said:

I wish there was one in my area

My BIL drove me by WC in Orlando 2 weeks ago.  The lines were long when they first opened.

If we don't travel, what do we do, sit at home being miserable?

I can't get over how I'm so ok with flying alone.  lol

Sorry if I've mentioned this before, but I lost my wonderful husband on 10/5/2021.

Found out I had thyroid cancer mid Nov. 2021.  After hearing that, I decided to run to California for Christmas '21 to see his nieces and their families.  Stayed in 3 different hotels since we traveled to Palm Springs.  Had a very nice time.

In April I found out I had melanoma in my arm.  

I am happy to say I am cancer free!!
No time to sit around and have a pity party for myself.  I'm making the most of the time I have left, which should hopefully be 20-25 more years.

Thank goodness I get 5 weeks vacation time each year!

I went to Hilton Head Island, SC for my birthday in early May, (it was already planned for us), took a g/f, who brought along a g/f.  Trip was fine.

Went on a cruise with those two girls in mid-July, and they of ditched me a lot.  Needless to say, she is no longer in my life.

I was just in Florida two weeks ago, (planned trip with now ex-friend, so I got to foot the whole bill), and had a wonderful time with my SIL, BIL and dh's niece, who luckily works at Universal. lol

Had the whole 2 b/r villa all to myself.  I was fine.  Swam in 5 of the 7 pools they had.  Absolutely love this place.

Mid Oct I am flying to TN and staying at a wonderful cabin just down the road from my cousin who will take me site seeing and to DollyWood.  Looking forward to this.

End of Nov. I am booked on a 5 day cruise from NY to Bermuda.  

I am getting used to traveling alone.  I'm not shy, so I have no problem speaking to strangers.
It sucks that I don't have my dh with me to travel anymore, but I did learn it's better to be alone then to be with people who will hurt you.  

23 minutes ago, MPHennessy said:

Oct. 9th, Greek Isles on the NCL Gem, not only is it my first Solo Cruise, it's also my FIRST cruise ever!! 

Sounds wonderful!!  Enjoy!

2 hours ago, bobmacliberty said:

Very nice sunset from our backyard last night.  Would have been spectacular if we had just marsh behind us rather than houses.

Very nice pic!
  I wanted to take a pic of the sun rising on Saturday morning, but I was driving to Orlando Airport at 6:30am and it was my first time driving alone.  I sure do miss my co-pilot.  😭  

I had a wonderful time in Orlando last week.  Friends drove up from Palm City for lunch on Monday.  On Tues I went to Universal with dh's niece who works there, so it was FREE!.  Had a couple of dinners with SIL and BIL.  
Stayed at the Sheraton Vistana Resort in Lake Buena Vista, and it was totally awesome!
First solo trip, (ex-friend screwed me over), so I had a 2 B/R villa all to myself.
Got to swim in 5 of the 7 pools.  Still need to find those other two! lol

Looking forward to my solo trip to TN in 28 days.  Cousin will show me around.

Quickie cruise to Bermuda in 74 more days.  Glad I saw that someone dh and I met on a cruise a bunch of years ago is going to be on same cruise with her g/f so I'll have someone to hang with.

Anyone else glad the summer is over?  

So I just returned from a solo land trip to Orlando.  My g/f and her b/f drove up 2 hours to come visit me for lunch. Saw SIL, BIL and NIL. Niece took me to Univeral.  Now looking forward to my trip to TN next month where my cousin will show me around and my solo cruise in 75 days.  Nice to be making wonderful new memories.  
 

My dh passed away last October.
I went on a cruise with a 'good' friend and her friend last month, and felt like it was a solo cruise for me.  They shared a cabin, and I had my own.  (thank God)
I am going to Florida on Sunday, (and that now x-friend was supposed to come with me, but after the way she ditched me on that cruise, to hell with her), so I am going solo and I plan to have a fantastic time by myself. I have a wonderful 2 b/f resort all to myself. 
(I will see my SIL, BIL & their daughter, who works at Universal, so I'll get in free)  

A few days ago I booked a 5 day cruise to Bermuda.  While on FB posting for that cruise, I noticed a woman that my dh and I met on a cruise a few years back when she with her husband, will be on this cruise.  Luckily she is going with her g/f and my cabin is veryclose to theirs.  At least I will know someone but will mostly be by myself.  Right away she said we much have dinner and a drink together and hang out on her balcony. 
 Looking forward to some company and also doing things on my own now.  
 

19 hours ago, NSnJW said:

Did you check the Roll Call for that cruise?  If there isn't a Roll Call for that cruise, you could start one.  I'm sure that someone would be glad to go with you.  

I on the CC roll call and two on FB.  lol

I'll be sure to go to the solo meets when on board.  All dead threads. 

Before Covid roll calls were hopping.  

39 minutes ago, Imagolfnut said:

What ship???  I'm booked for Nov 27 on Royal Caribbean Anthem of the Seas! 😀

NCL Joy, Nov. 26.  Quickie to Bermuda.  I have 3 specialty restaurants I want to share. 

I booked a solo cruise for November. 
I hope I find someone else who's solo so I can treat them to a specialty dinner.

So I booked a cruise for the end of Nov. 
Some years ago my dh and I met another couple on the cruise and stayed in touch with them on FB.  Turns out the woman and her g/f are traveling the same time.  Even said I could/should hang with them, so last night i/o booking the sail away club balcony, I went with a regular balcony which is super close to their cabin.   I'm happy that I'm near someone I know, just in case.  Feeling much better about this cruise now.  Only 90 more days!  lol

4 minutes ago, Keksie said:

That is a great picture.  Are they siblings?

Yes.  I call them my twins.  lol  Lulu Delilha on the left, Ned Mulligan on the right.
She's FAT and he's thin.    
I was just thinking last night, how the heck am I going to move them when I relocate in a year or two.  hmmm

5 hours ago, brillohead said:

I thought EVERY day was International Cat Day?  LOL

It is for me!!