lindaler

Good morning, all. With nine o'clock seeing 40 degrees, I do think about how warm a cruise would be right now. But a friend came over yesterday and we caught up on all that happened while I was out on the South Pacific cruise. We are checking out the best parking and viewing spot for the Christmas parade on the 22nd. I sure hope the weather warms a bit.  I feel like I fit the jokes about Florida people and cold, what used to be a great sunny day in Oregon is now a freezing day to stay in at 60 degrees. It doesn't take long to think 60 degrees feels cold, only about a year and a half.  Today is bright and sunny.  Hope everyone on the care list knows they are in our prayers and all on the celebration list know we are celebrating in their joy. And to all who make this a great place, thanks.

Thank you, I changed that cruise about 9 months ago because I knew I would need to be here to help with family.  Sorry for the confusion. I wish I was on the grand cruise because it is so cold here but family is family.

What a surprise to get on the computer this morning and find out I'm going on a cruise. I just got back less then three weeks ago. I don't have another cruise planned until mid 2024.  I do appreciate the well wishes but plan to stay here for family for a while. Sorry I haven't been on much. Dealing with a minor family crisis.

Happy Thanksgiving Daily family.  Thank you to all who wished me a welcome home.  It felt good to know I was missed. While the airport didn't seem much busier than normal yesterday, all flights were full with a waitlist.  There was a few more babies crying but the worst part was the waiting. They lost a pilot on one flight and we waited close to two hours for another to show but we were all grateful that we continued the flight and all got home. I left the ship at 8am just after the ship was cleared and didn't pull into my driveway until after 11pm.  It was good to be home. I will have dinner at my youngest son's house at four but woke early to just do little jobs around the house. For some reason I had to make my own coffee and so far no one has been in to straighten my bed. We will have a high of only 58 today which is the coldest day in two months for me but it is good to be home.  Again, I hope all have a great holiday. 

Just now, Sharon in AZ said:

@1ANGELCAT Happy 70th Birthday!  I’m right behind you in a year and 7 months. Crazy because I don’t know how that happened!

 

Pennie @Nickelpenny, Bon Voyage!  Enjoy!

 

Linda @lindaler, Welcome Home!

 

Thank you. I am sitting at the airport with about twelve hours before I reach home. I am looking forward to seeing my family and my home. My youngest built me a kayak ramp while I was gone. It will be nice for launching from my backyard. I am wishing a safe and happy holiday weekend to all. 

I just had a nice chat with Captain Adams.  He said he would try to get more news on the Statendam and include it in his noon talk.  He said I have the best true report from the passengers on board from the cruise critic.  Prayers for all involved. 

Good morning all. Thanks for the well wishes for my cruise. I see my home for the next 51 days has arrived. I am excited but after the travel I slept well. I woke just as she was approaching the docks. Wish I could bring you all with me. 

Rabbit rabbit white rabbit. Can you hear me bubbling? Today I fly out to San Diego and board tomorrow. I can't believe that it is finally time to start this trip. I'll wave at each of you as I pass over head. I have a tiny list that will keep me going until my son comes to pick me up and take me to the airport. Oh I am so excited. 

Beautiful day here. Cool in the morning and will warm to 90 this afternoon. ONE more sleep before I fly out of Mobile to San Diego. This will be a long day. All the chores are done and plants are taken care of. I had dinner at a new place last night with my sons and will talk to my daughter tomorrow before I head to the airport. Thanks for the well wishes. I really hope it's a peaceful trip. If the internet is as good as some are saying I should be able to check in fairly often. 

Good morning all. Three more sleeps before I start my journey.  I am now doubting all that I packed.  Do I need something else, should I repack and add this or take out this? I know I'm fine but now my mind has time to dwell on it. I hope that the government does not shut down but even if they do I should be fine.  I will just enjoy not having to worry about politics for the time I'm gone.  I look forward to finding out how a legendary journey differs from a grand voyage. 

Good afternoon. I went out this morning and picked up limbs that came down last night in the wind. Apparently I either got into an ant hill or there was one already on the limbs but either way my legs and arms are covered in bites.  Oh well, the bites will be gone before I fly out. I hope everyone has a great day.

Good morning all. Cruising has gotten so stressful.  First it was threats of an airline strike and now a government shut down the day I fly out.  The cruise itself will be wonderful but getting there is stressing me. All I can do is pray.  This time next week I should be sitting in a lounger on deck in the Pacific ocean relaxing.

Good morning everyone. It is slightly cooler today.  I have my doors open and it is still below 80.  I thought I had remembered everything but then this morning I remembered about lanyards for the room card. I bought a package for the SA cruise and only used two out of the 10. So my project for today is to remember where I put the package of lanyards. At my age that may be an all day job. I am sure I put them somewhere logical and safe but finding that place will be a challenge. 

1 hour ago, StLouisCruisers said:

Linda @lindaler I'm glad you are ready to go.  No last minute packing will ease the stress of travel some.  You are on the South Pacific cruise, correct?  I seem to know some relatives that will be on that cruise.  They also happen to be booked on two 42 day cruises next year that DH and I have booked.  Oh dear, this is not going to work out well.  We try to avoid them so that won't be easy for all that time.🙁

Yes, that is the cruise I plan to be on. I heard that Frank Shumand the rug day, drink guy will be on it too as well as Bill and Mary Ann @WCB. I always look at the drinks Frank publishes and follow all of Mary Ann's Blogs. Wish you guys were on it too.

Happy Sunday everyone.  Thanks Rich and all who are so good about posting while most of us miss days. I am packed with nothing to do now. I leave seven days from today when I fly out to San Diego. It's like waiting for Christmas or your birthday when you were a kid. I get to do one more grocery shopping trip to make sure things are in the freezer for when I get home. I need to come up with a snack to take on the plane. I used to make a PB&J but hear that they will confiscate it because of the peanuts. I hope everyone has a good day. It just warmed up enough here that I had to close the windows as the AC came on. It should only get up to 90 today so a cooler fall day. 

Good morning all. I am on a count down for my Tales of the South Pacific cruise. Suitcase is packed but still have to do all my smalls. Hope everyone has a good day.  

Just got my new booster and got the flu shot. Ready for the cruise.  I was so tickled to see that WCB, Bill and Mary Ann will be on that cruise. I have followed many of their blogs but have never met them. Now I will go back and read the thread. 

On 9/6/2023 at 10:28 AM, dchip said:

BON VOYAGE!!! Have a wonderful time in Alaska. We will be waiting for you to arrive in San Diego. 🛳️
Denise and Howie, too 

Me too. I am excited to finally get to meet you two as I have read so many of your blogs. See you soon.

5 minutes ago, Nickelpenny said:

 

I realized this morning that I have very few "free" days until I fly out Sept 27th.  I need to get my derriere in gear.

 

Thoughts for those on the care list and cheers to those celebrating.

 

Have a great day everyone

I seem to be behind on getting ready too. I finally have my suitcase out and most clothes in it but need to get busy. I fly out on Oct. 1.  Thoughts and prayers for those on the care list and those in the path of the storm. I hope everyone has a good weekend. 

 Please be safe Jaqueline @kazu.  And I hope that anyone of our family in the path of Lee will be safe. I broke out my small suitcase and have a few items in it. Two weeks to go before I start my journey. Went to the store and got all of those little things you need like nail files and even got my flu shot. Hope all are able to enjoy a nice weekend. 

6 hours ago, richwmn said:

Today is International Literacy Day

I had a really sweet cleaning lady come by and help with my floors today. While working she was asking all kinds of questions about my travel. She admitted that she never learned to read. That caught me by surprise. I am sure a big part of my life would be missing if I didn't read. I love books. One of my first jobs was in a library and I got in trouble for taking too long to check in books but I couldn't resist reading the dustjackets on all the books. On my last cruise I went through about 40 books over the 90 days. I love going around the ship and reading all the information under the pieces of art and displays. It is so interesting.

Good morning all. The new schedule for our Tales of the South Pacific cruise came through this week. I am just having a hard time getting excited about it. I have 26 days before departure. Many of the islands now scheduled I have never heard of but in some ways that is good. 

I hope everyone had a pleasant day. 

Hello all. Today we don't have the landfall of the storm and for that I am gratefull but we are having winds and high tides with the tide surge from the storm and a blue moon. Many are having to move boats and lawn furniture and such. But it has now gone done slightly so I am happy. Hope those in the path of the storm are ok. My prayers are with you.

Good morning all. Last night we were blessed with about four hours of lightning and thunder from Idalia. Hopefully that is all we get. Only light rain. If the weather stays like it is this morning, I am looking forward to getting out in the kayak tonight. Prayers for all that are in the path of the storm. 

Good morning all. I hope to see today's port on my next HAL voyage leaving in October.  Thanks for the photos. It was 82 degrees outside at 5am when I was woken by cats playing on my deck. Neither I nor my neighbors have cats so I have no idea where these two came from but they were having a ball jumping off the railing on each other and playing around the furniture.