SusieKIslandGirl

One thing we found that was helpful when in an inside cabin-depending on when you want to get up and when sunrise is, you can set your tv to the bow cam, with the sound off, and it helps you sort of know what time it might be. A gradual wake-up, if you want to wake up with the sun🙂.

@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.

If you have a National Park Service pass, be sure to take it with you. We used it for our entire tour van when we visited the volcanoes. Our family is spending a week between Kona and Hilo in March (hope I survive ☺️) and we're all looking forward to seeing the park.

@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.

Thanks for taking us along on another cruise. Enjoy the sun!

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?"

53 minutes ago, POA1 said:

He's decked out in his classic Holland America logo shirt. (He's quite conscious of having his tag show now.)

Perhaps a small, outpatient surgical removal is in order??

Thanks for taking us along! I'd like to order the Ritz cocktail, mushroom soup, rib eye steak (my usual rut but has anyone had the Delmonico?), plain beets and asparagus without the sauce, not-so-classic baked Alaska and Bailey's. Nice way to end the cruise.

Have a great holiday.

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.

Oh goodie-I'm 1st so they haven't run out of my choices. Lemon drop, asparagus and artichoke without the sauce, tenderloin with shrimp and the Caribbean bread pudding with extra sauce. And Bailey's with decaf coffee, please.

I am enjoying this report and look forward to more postings!

5 hours ago, POA1 said:

Oh, no! They put that thing over my eyes. 👀 I can't see! I'll be bumping into things all the time now.

Are you sure that's the reason for bumping into things or could there be another reason????🍸😉

Lemon Drop, French Onion soup, flat iron steak and the almond cake-has rum raisin ice cream appeared? Bailey's to finish, of course. Thanks!

1 hour ago, Sharon in AZ said:

Yes, we were crazy getting married in December!! But after dating during college and then living in separate states, especially our outrageous telephone bill, we decided that we just couldn’t live apart. If I had been older and wiser I know we should have waited but young love prevailed. Oh my on having a wedding between Christmas and New Year’s Day!!

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!🥰

@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.

Time to try an Aperol Spritz, plain beets, prime rib-end cut if possible, ricottta raspberry tart and decaf coffee with my Bailey's. Thanks!

I've found Panettone at Costco and Cost Plus World Market. Time to cut myself a slice for dessert!

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. 

Late for lunch and time for dinner-I'd try the bloody Maria because I've never had it and the banana pancakes without nuts. Now dinner, cosmo, shrimp cocktail, filet without shrimp, steamed vegetables and apple pie w/double ice cream and Bailey's of course.

Start with sangria, please. Then the croquette, pork tenderloin, lemon torte and this time I'm not forgetting the Bailey's! Thank you!

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?

After worries of the NS being too big, I really liked the ship. Our 1ship with the Dutch Cafe which I’m sure added to the plus side. Have a wonderful cruise and looking forward to dinner.

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!

I want to add my thanks to your reports. Looking forward to your views of Hawaii. Be prepared for light, warm rains most days. At least it usually doesn’t last long.

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.