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Monday December 18th, 2023 -- The Fleet Report and Daily
SusieKIslandGirl replied to richwmn's topic in Holland America Line
@StLouisCruisersI thought I saw someone on CC mention this yesterday, but when I "Ducked" it they said a group of baboons is called a troop. The rumor was they were called a congress but that is not true. A troop isn't as funny as a congress though!! That was me, reporting on a bumper sticker I saw. Did a search and found out a congress is a group of salamanders, crows or ravens. It did sound good though. -
Monday December 18th, 2023 -- The Fleet Report and Daily
SusieKIslandGirl replied to richwmn's topic in Holland America Line
@JazzyVI just received an email from Denny's that you can order a complete turkey dinner. It comes with directions for reheating, ready to go. Our local grocery store also has 2 or 3 options for a holiday dinner that is already cooked. @dfishVery nice job on the quilt. Now I feel guilty that I haven't finished DD's quilt. Borders are on 2 sides so getting close-after fixing the 2 squares that I had in the wrong place. Luckily, I had sent her a photo and she noticed the good.- 99 replies
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Sunday December 17th, 2023 -- The Fleet Report and Daily
SusieKIslandGirl replied to richwmn's topic in Holland America Line
At Costco a couple of weeks ago, I splurged on maple syrup with bourbon-yum! On the way home from Urgent Care yesterday, the car in front of us had a couple of good bumper stickers. One I can remember was, "Is it a coincidence that a large group of baboons is called a Congress?"- 83 replies
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I hope everyone is having a good start to the weekend. My quiet Saturday morning watching the quilting shows didn't quite happen as planned. Instead, I took DH to Acute Care to have his knees x-rayed. He was cleaning his computer room yesterday afternoon and managed to get his feet tangled with the vacuum cord. Down he went on his knees. This morning he could barely walk or bend one of his knees. Can't believe we were in and out in just under 2 hours-no broken bones or cracks. The doctor was impressed with the condition of his knees-no arthritis at all. Wish mine were that good! Now it's ice and Tylenol and hope it clears up soon. And I'll trade my chocolate too for caramel.
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Sounds familiar. I was still in school and DH started a teaching job one state away. I had forgotten all about the horrid phone bills. And I still tease him about marrying me because he didn't like cooking after burning his spinach one night. We were going to wait until summer but having a cook took precedence. It's only been 54 years so I guess it worked!🥰
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@Sharon in AZCongrats on the anniversary-I'm happy to see someone else was crazy(?) to get married in December. Our anniversary is Dec. 27-even crazier! As for ham, HoneyBaked Ham Co. usually has ham bones you can buy and they store them in their freezer. The bone still has a lot of ham attached and makes wonderful broth for beans or split peas. Gloomy today after a couple of nice sunny days but no rain yet and close to 50 degrees. DD in Colorado reported on their 4 inches of snow but roads were scraped so no snow day for the boys. Strange weather everywhere. Take care and enjoy the season.
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Monday December 11th, 2023 -- The Fleet Report and Daily
SusieKIslandGirl replied to richwmn's topic in Holland America Line
I've found Panettone at Costco and Cost Plus World Market. Time to cut myself a slice for dessert!- 89 replies
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Monday December 11th, 2023 -- The Fleet Report and Daily
SusieKIslandGirl replied to richwmn's topic in Holland America Line
It is interesting how you do feel you know everyone, even when all you've done is read the Daily. Can't believe DGD is 22 today-and a perfect day for her-she works at a pet rescue farm dealing with horses, a cow, a pig and a couple of other animals. She even rescued a bat a couple of days ago. That was worrisome but she assured me she was careful. It turns out bats can't take off from the ground. She got it on the end of a broom, held it up high and the bat took off. Phew! Take care everyone and have a good week.- 89 replies
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Sunday December 10th, 2023 -- The Fleet Report and Daily
SusieKIslandGirl replied to richwmn's topic in Holland America Line
Had to look up a celesta since my DGD is Celeste. It looks like a small piano and is a relative of the glockenspiel. Who knew?- 89 replies
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Fruit crisp (and other hidden foods)
SusieKIslandGirl replied to Silverspringcruiser's topic in Holland America Line
We’ve had it many times in the MDR, but usually it’s been on the menu. Never hurts to ask. And always with ice cream! -
When in Ft. Lauderdale, we usually walk or taxi to the shopping area with Publix, drug stores and other stores. I think noon was about the earliest we could return to the ship. Just be sure you have your in-transit card with you. So fun to walk past all the passengers waiting to board.
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Make sure you ask for whatever beverage you request to take back to your cabin to be unopened. Often the bartender automatically opens the can or bottle. The last time we asked the steward to empty the minifridge, they just put everything in a cabinet and in the empty space around the fridge. I can do that next time😁.