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1 hour ago, Lois R said:

 

I am going to the Xfinity store and will see what they tell me about how much I will save by getting rid of my land line. I have a package with them....my tv, internet and land line are together.

We dropped our landline in 2016, haven’t missed it once. 
 

we have Xfinity. Cable, internet & phone. Cable will be gone when we figure out streaming. Our phone is Sooo much cheaper with Xfinity than AT&T & our service is better

Hope everyone in this mega storm’s path remains safe

Just found your report!  Thank you for making waiting for a doctor appt to be so much more enjoyable!!

Thank you for the interesting comparison between lines. Appreciate the time you spent

43 minutes ago, PurpleHays said:

It was amazing. I might have to have another one tomorrow. I added strawberry today, but it wasn't as good.

That blackberry jalepeno margarita sounds great. I love pineapple jalepeno margaritas 

My friend just outside Tampa says it’s pouring rain already 

12 minutes ago, 2BACRUISER said:

Back to original question I carry a travelon crossbody bag with a foldable water resistant rucksack so if I purchase anything or need to get rid of a layer or two it can be stowed away 

I have the same bag 

If you like costume jewelry some is ok. Don’t spend a lot of $$

Laurie you look fabulous in these pictures. Happy & love shining through!  Weight is what it is, as long as you feel ok, don’t stress on it. I truly love that green dress

38 minutes ago, steve_c said:

Sorry for reviving this thread. Anyone tried leather bags? Are they worth it?

They last forever, but are pretty easy to cut in pickpocket areas. Better choices out there

I have a KYSS bag that’s a reasonable size, about 10”ish it’s the small

I like the KYSS bags that include a locking chain for locking your belongings

Our daughter & SIL spent the weekend in Breckinridge. They had about 6” of snow last night which they enjoyed drinking wine in the hot tub!  
 

The Pikes Peak Marathon today had the course cut from top of Pikes Peak (14,115’) to Barr Camp ( about 6-7 miles up instead of 13.1 miles). Very disappointing for the runners, but so much safer for runners & volunteers. Melody

2 minutes ago, LinInDel said:

Which one? Several have been shown in this thread.

Sorry, the one I posted earlier, red circle 

4 minutes ago, OldDECie said:

The Porch is not a restaurant wehave had the chance to dine in.  As we will be on the Silhouette on an upcoming cruise, is lunch available on embarkation day?

Not on embarkation day, we tried 

Used the one displayed last week, no issues. I also have the usb block 

We use this, very useful 

49 minutes ago, PurpleHays said:

Well, y'all, I feel like it's been forever since I was on, and looking at my last post (Aug 18), it was. So much drama/activity in my life since then.

 

Mom told us Dad (85 with Alzheimers) had fallen twice. She'd taken him to the ER once for irregular heart rate. Older daughter and grandson decided to fly to MO from CA to visit. While there, Mom took him to the ER again for irregular heart rate. DD told us we should go visit as she thought he wouldn't live much longer. Younger DD and I planned to leave the next day from NC, stopping in Knoxville to pick up our aunt (Dad's baby sister) until her husband decided he needed to drive her instead. We made the 13 hour drive with three stops, got to the hotel room, and crashed. 

 

Went to the hospital the next day. Mom confessed he'd fallen three times (probably more) and he hadn't been out for bed for two weeks. (!) *****?!? My brother and his wife arrive, followed by aunt and her husband. Aunt goes to visit her *one* remaining birth family member. She comes out to tell me and my brother what she observed. Her husband (always obnoxious and overbearing) won't let her talk. He goes on a tirade, she walks out. He keeps ranting at me (one of two family members that tolerate him).  Leaves, finds her, says he's going back to Kville and she can find her own way home. Long and short, we removed her from the situation, she's with me and DH, and they are not currently together. He wound up in a behavioral health facility and doesn't know where she is.

 

It's been very stressful helping her make baby steps to heal herself. And now I have to support both DH and aunt emotionally.

 

I need a vacation. Wait, I just had one. We went to Asheville. It was wonderful. Perfect weather. We drove the Blue Ridge Parkway one day, just drove from Asheville to Mount Mitchell stopping at all the scenic vistas. Soooo relaxing.

 

We cancelled our Yellowstone/GrandTeton adventure next month due to Dad's health.  The three drug cocktail seems to have gotten his irregular heart rate under control, but he's now in a nursing home for 20 days of daily PT to get him semi ambulatory again. I told Mom that if he was able to get from bed to wheelchair to recliner he would be doing amazing. Then we'd have to figure out how to get a wheelchair ramp. I know Mom is missing her friends and church, but she married him for better or worse, and as he said recently, they are getting old together.

 

In other news, the aunt is settling in well and has decided that cleaning is her contribution to our household. The pets have all accepted her, and she'd fitting in well.

 

I still have the time off next month. I may give part of it back and take the second week. Hubs and I are thinking about going to DC. I'd like to go to the Holocaust museum if we do, but he thinks it would be too emotional. I may have to go without him. 

 

Off to plan a vacation!

 

Our next cruise is next September-Norway for days. Can't wait! 

 

 

Wow. Lots going on!  Hope aunt & dad will be ok. Holocaust museum very heart wrenching. I’m so sorry you had to cancel Yellowstone after all your prep

27 minutes ago, cruisemom42 said:

 

thanks for the heads up. I've been waiting for them to go on sale.

 

Have you tried the cargo version? I've been considering them and they're on sale too (though still $10 more than the regular ones)....

I’ve been impatiently waiting also. I tried the cargo on & pockets didn’t hit me in flattering places (bulky). I love these Endless pants.  

Anyone looking for fabulous travel pants?  Athleta is having a sale on their Endless pants $69 (instead of $109). They are super comfortable, full length not ankle, dressy but casual & have zippered pockets (that lay flat!!). I just ordered black & moss green & might get navy. They are fabulously comfortable & keep their shape. Melody

Cynthia WOW, just wow on pictures

Kat, I’d think a TA from San Juan to Europe would be much more expensive for airfare than one from FL to Europe. I’d have to have a balcony, I need the fresh air. They have lap blankets. 

8 minutes ago, WELDON said:

Lois, I am also a fan of Blue Bloods. I  read this will be a short season for the show. I'm going to miss seeing the program. I also like Law & Order and Law Order SVU.  I'm going to give Matlock a try.

Same here, love Blue Bloods

3 minutes ago, 57redbird said:

Hi all - I'm mostly a lurker but have a ? - we're doing an 11 day cruise with 2 pre-cruise days in a hotel.  We are 4* on HAL so we get free laundry.  My ? - have any of you used an underseat wheeled carryon only for that length of a cruise?  I'm trying to avoid checking a bag even though DH will be.  TIA!

I wouldn’t attempt just an undersest wheeled carryon even with free laundry. I might try a 21” carryon

21 minutes ago, slidergirl said:

Cynthia - I do hope you felt a few warm and fuzzies from us.  We were worried.  If you ever need an uplift, I do believe we all will help.  

 

Melody - I think the MD needed to put duct tape on Les' retina!!!   There is more precip coming across so the kiddos could indeed get the "sitting in the hot tub, sipping bubbles" as the snow falls.  I just can't get behind snow yet.

 

I saw a teaser on TV today for some series on ABC coming soon.  Looks like it's a drama on the life of the medical staff, especially the MD, on a cruise ship...  Maybe like "ER" meets "The Love Boat" on the high seas 🙀  I don't think I'll be watching...

Kat, I agree. This doc is superb, his comment was, I think I got the little sucker this time, Les had several concussions playing football & wrestling & from rocket attacks in Vietnam. Doc feels the retina damage is from the injuries. He thinks there’ll be good outcome (he’s a John Hopkins, Harvard guy). I just want him well again!!

yeah, I won’t be watching that one either. I might watch the new Brilliant Minds once to see. I’m interested in Matlock (wish they’d picked a different name)