SusieKIslandGirl

This was funny to read. A friend in high school actually read the book and then made up big buttons, the kind with the pin on the back, that asked, "Who is John Galt?"

A good tip is to take a photo of the all-aboard time sign as you leave the ship.

Southern Belle for something different Jumbo shrimp Filet Dutch Apple Pie, extra ice cream Thanks!

Let’s start with the Paloma, then the chicken soup, spiced pork belly and the mango mousse. Thanks!

I'm sorry we'll miss you in Kona. The family (9 of us) will be there for a week in March. Should be interesting??? 😮

I think I’d try the Far East Legacy, 5 spiced ribs, chicken curry (would they add onion rings to that?) and sorbet. Yum! Have a great cruise!

Thanks Sandi-Yes, we're here in Newnan, GA, enjoying the wonderful sunshine. A nice change from the rain we endured on the way to the airport Thursday. We were quite wet by the time we reached the light rail station from the passenger ferry. It's funny though. It's 59F at home right now (3 hours earlier) but seems much warmer (54F) here. And I finally get to visit the aquarium on Tuesday. I can't wait to see the whale shark! Have a great weekend everyone!

What happened to October? It's gone already! I spent the day with 4 sewing friends sorting a fabulous donation of fabric. My sister's friend had been storing what was left from her Montana fabric store and decided to give it to our Comfort Care quilt group. I'd guess it's nearly 1500 yards of quality fabric. We are so lucky! But moving large bags and boxes and sorting and hauling has my knee not being happy with me. And tomorrow morning early, DH and I leave for Atlanta to see DS for 8 days. Walking through 2 airports will be interesting. Hopefully it will warm up before we have to return to the damp and gray. It's so nice to see so many on wonderful cruises-hope all goes well with the cruisers. Take care everyone.

It looks like you're having a great time in Rome. We will be there next November so am interested in the BigBus from the airport. We had a terrible transfer last time we were there. Continue on-appreciating your reports.

We had an easy trip home from the ocean. Tuesday was hard rain and strong winds so was glad I had taken fabric to cut for our comfort quilts. DH spent the day on the computer, cursing the slow internet. We were treated to a wonderful sunset the evening before we left. (This is only my 2nd time trying to submit a photo-hope it works) Now to get organized to leave for DS's house near Atlanta in a few days. A rather late Happy Birthday to @grapau27. Seems to be a lot of us with October birthdays. I hope everyone has a good weekend.

Where’s the “Yikes” button? That is unreal.

For those of you who enjoy mincemeat but don't want to make a pie for just one, keep a jar of it in the fridge and have a spoonful or two when passing by. Yum! A little extra rum stirred in works too.

Are the glue bottles the same as what we called mucilage?

Who makes up these recipes? DH cried when I told him what they did to the Scotch 🤣.

Thanks-never watched it so that explains my lack of knowledge 🤣.

OK, I have to ask-what are GOT tours 🙃? Thanks.

We loved the Pantheon (do you need tickets now?) and walking around Piazza Navona. There we found the best cantaloupe gelato-yum! And a painting of the piazza that now hangs in the living room. Have a great time. Next time you’re in Rome, give yourself a couple of extra days and take the high speed train to Florence. Easy and fun.

Happy Monday everyone. We’re spending a few days on Ocean Shores on the Washington coast, just for a quick getaway. The drive was easy and the trees are beautiful with all their colors. Then at the end of next week we leave for DS’s house near Atlanta for a week. After that it’s nearly Thanksgiving. Where has the year gone? Stay well everyone.

@JazzyVHave you tried sleeping with a small, triangular wedge pillow under your knees? I found that helped me a lot.

@SilvertoGold I think you nailed it. A good way to encourage loyalty and continued cruising in the future.

Enjoy Rome as well as the rest of the cruise. Sounds like a great trip.

Well, I had a very interesting phone call this afternoon. This morning the Tacoma PBS station held the annual sewing and quilting pledge drive and it's sponsored the large quilt and vacuum chain of stores. I did my usual pledge which earns me their discount card. And then I won the top prize! Shocked! It's a Brother PrintModa Fabric printer. It will print on fabric and also copy any fabric design you download. It's also a plain paper copier too with the capacity to print legal size. I'm not sure I'll be able to afford the special fabric or ink but it will be a nice printer anyway. I sure wasn't expecting that phone call. I'm thinking it might help with fabric for our hospital quilts. As for buttons, on the windowsill by my sewing machine I have a crystal vase that was a 60th birthday gift from my sister. It contains 60 buttons-and a lot of dust by now. Take care everyone and have a restful night.

Thanks to everyone for the birthday wishes. Even the sun is out to provide a beautiful day. Off to coffee with friends.

I just checked Bob’s website and the transfer was 95 Euros for 2 people for a shared transfer. If you have a small walker you’re charged more for a private transfer.

Also very similar to the seasoned pretzels I make but with Orville Redenbacher popcorn oil and no baking. They just mellow for several days in a sealed bag-if we can wait that long.