Silversea Water Cooler: Welcome! Part Four

[UKCruiseJeff]

And the wonderful thing about conkers is that the name was probably devised by a child.

 

I offer that theory purely on the basis that the word is very clearly onamatapeic viz á vis the sound of horse chestnut hitting another horse chestnut at high velocity. And so how would any adult think of it.

 

:)

[V8Babe]

JP, we'll miss you - we board as you're leaving.

Would have been good to meet a Cooler.

 

Karin

[rosepark]

Mysty, I know you are not in Toronto but sending thoughts to Canada from London . Not a day for quips

Rp

[mysty]

Thanks RP! I think we like to think that we are somehow protected from madness here in Canada. Obviously not so! My daughter has a business trip to Toronto today and I am ill at ease. Logically I know that "lightening" rarely strikes twice in the same place and logic is not at play here.

[UKCruiseJeff]

M, I'm sure things will be fine. We must all try and teach ourselves to stop worrying about things that haven't happened. There are simply too many of them. :)

 

Rp, I agree that we must sympathise and empathise but equally the whole point is that we should all try and keep all our spirits up. Quips are one way. :)

 

Just off with wifey for one of those female bits checks which she hates so I will wait in the car for her and whisk her home for a nice salmon summer salad with some crisp green wine ....

[mysty]

Hope all goes smoothly for Mrs J! And I do agree with you J! If we let fear control us then "evil" has won. The mechanics of schooling my brain to let fear go is something I continue to struggle with. And life goes on.

[UKCruiseJeff]

Hope all goes smoothly for Mrs J! And I do agree with you J! If we let fear control us then "evil" has won. The mechanics of schooling my brain to let fear go is something I continue to struggle with. And life goes on.

 

 

Wifey and I went for our routine blood tests yesterday and the result have appeared online this morning. Great service!

 

There are around 60 or so readings and results for each of us. Of course the first thing we do is look for those weith a red star and there are a few mostly just outside the range. Mostly are green and so we live without anxiety until our next set of tests about those ones. So most are fine. So it would be too easy to fret. However the reality is that a few years ago no one was aware of all these tests and no one a hundred years ago had them. And people didn't worry about the results. They were in fact happier and less anxious about their health. And of course the one test that wifey should have had and the one I should have had hasn't turned up yet. Perhaps they forgot to ask for it. They forgot last time! One is quite capable of making oneself anxious and ill because of the absence of reassurance.

 

I wonder whether all this health awareness is making us all more anxious and therefore "ill".

 

Of well ... of with wifey to hold her hand. :)

[mysty]

Attempting to lighten the mood.....health-related humour.....

 

 

Have a great day all!

[spinnaker2]

Thoughts and prayers with Canada.

[UKCruiseJeff]

Afternoon,

 

Wise words as usual from Melanie .....

 

Betraying the Brexit vote is playing with fire

https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/betraying-the-brexit-vote-is-playing-with-fire-nk35xqb96?shareToken=3615c9bc89601ecc92bf37148fbd9fa4

[mysty]

Thanks Spins! Loved your description of the sail in to NYC. Gave me goosebumps for you!

 

J...now the bullies come out to play! (: Hopefully they will not muscle their way into the fray!

[mysty]

Greetings Coolers! Spring decided to take a couple of days off! Rain and chilly for the next few days. Spring was nice while it lasted.

 

Today's funny....everyone wants to feel like they belong :)

 

 

Have a great day all!

Edited April 26, 2018 by mysty

[rosepark]

My brain is on go slow, it took me several moment to spot the interloper, Mysty. Perhaps I need a holiday?

Rp

[mysty]

RP.....I had the same reaction. I stared at it for a while before I got it. That was part of the appeal of the photo for me. Ha Ha! And you need absolutely no excuse for a holiday! :)

[jpalbny]

I am married to a radiologist. I have to pay attention to these kind of things, or she'll say that I'm slow. So I saw it pretty quickly. Very funny! Thanks for the chuckle on a dark dreary day at work.

 

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[UKCruiseJeff]

M,

 

I SO love penquins. My favourite animal apart from Cocker Spaniels.

 

:)

[Camillus112]

Same reaction here...slow...too early and the thought that I'm late for gym...blah, excuses! Have a great day, Coolers!

[mysty]

Happy you all enjoyed it! :)

 

J......there is something so enticing about penguins! We got to see some of the cuties on an excursion from Ushuaia.

[Mudhen]

THAT WAS WONDERFUL! So enjoyed it. Need to start the day in a good way today.

Close friend will have medical test results today....may not be good.

Snitchy, our aged Jack Russell is sick....will hit vet tomorrow if not better.

Need positive thoughts and good vibes from all, please.

[UKCruiseJeff]

Happy you all enjoyed it! :)

 

J......there is something so enticing about penguins!

 

I think they behave how I feel. They are stoic and resigned to life, mate for life, and dress properly when going into the MDR,

 

 

:D

[jpalbny]

And their bellies hang down over their feet?? Some days, that's how I feel... especially after a Silversea cruise!

 

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[mysty]

Love the wit here! Leaving me with smiles and chuckles! Their determined waddle is my favourite bit about them.

 

Positive vibes heading your way Linda!

[rosepark]

M,

 

I SO love penquins. My favourite animal apart from Cocker Spaniels.

 

:)

 

Giraffes for me, I love them. For my next significant birthday, I am planning a visit to Giraffe Manor in Nairobi.

Rp

[rosepark]

Love the wit here! Leaving me with smiles and chuckles! Their determined waddle is my favourite bit about them.

 

Positive vibes heading your way Linda!

 

I'd be a firm favourite yours then, too, Mysty!

Rp

[UKCruiseJeff]

Giraffes for me, I love them. For my next significant birthday, I am planning a visit to Giraffe Manor in Nairobi.

Rp

 

 

Wouldn't it be cheaper to go to a closer zoo? And the food would be better. And wine.

 

 

:)