Reef Knot Posted September 30, 2021 #11851 Share Posted September 30, 2021 11 hours ago, QueSeraSera said: Has anyone ever visited the Isle of Wight? Is it a good destination? I went to boarding school on the IOW admittedly a long time ago. As an 11 year old first time away from parents it felt like being on Alcatraz . However I spent 7 pretty good years on the island and have been back since. It's certainly worth visit. Beautiful beaches, castles, summer home of Queen Victoria (Osborne House) roman ruins and more. I think the tourism slogan in my time was come to the Isle of Wight , needles you can't thread, Ryde where you walk, Cowes you can't milk, Freshwater you can't drink and Lake where there is no water. I seem to remember that per mile it's one if the most expensive ferry crossings in the UK. But don't let that put you off. Definitely worth a week over there. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare spinnaker2 Posted September 30, 2021 #11852 Share Posted September 30, 2021 OMG where is the other croc? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jpalbny Posted September 30, 2021 #11853 Share Posted September 30, 2021 Inside the big croc, along with the wearer! Reminds me of an old limerick that my mother told me when I was 4 or 5... "There once was a lady from Niger, Who smiled as she rode on a tiger. They came back from the ride, With the lady inside, And the smile on the face of the tiger!" 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jpalbny Posted September 30, 2021 #11854 Share Posted September 30, 2021 M, sending good vibes your way on this, your first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. May we learn something from your experience... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mysty Posted September 30, 2021 #11855 Share Posted September 30, 2021 4 minutes ago, jpalbny said: M, sending good vibes your way on this, your first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. May we learn something from your experience... Thanks JP! I'm really hoping this goes into action and not a continuation of empty symbolism. Orange shirts and a day of reflection are a good acknowledgement but falls well short of making concrete changes. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mysty Posted September 30, 2021 #11856 Share Posted September 30, 2021 Campaign - Day 5 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare frantic36 Posted October 1, 2021 #11857 Share Posted October 1, 2021 5 hours ago, mysty said: Campaign - Day 5 Beautiful thoughts and I try but admit to falling short at times as some people really frustrate me. Spending a few days staycation at the Ritz Carlton here in Perth just to change our routine from home. We have enjoyed some lovely meals and wine. We tried a wine from the Sonoma Coast the other night, Le Crema Chardonnay and it was quite bold so we chose to decant it to let it open up. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mysty Posted October 1, 2021 #11858 Share Posted October 1, 2021 42 minutes ago, frantic36 said: Beautiful thoughts and I try but admit to falling short at times as some people really frustrate me. Spending a few days staycation at the Ritz Carlton here in Perth just to change our routine from home. We have enjoyed some lovely meals and wine. We tried a wine from the Sonoma Coast the other night, Le Crema Chardonnay and it was quite bold so we chose to decant it to let it open up. Julie this is a challenge for all of us! On our good days we can shine. But not every day is a good day! So glad you are able to find a way to squeeze joy from a situation that doesn't make that the easiest thing to do! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Work for Tiramisu Posted October 1, 2021 #11859 Share Posted October 1, 2021 Dumbo is cleared for takeoff... 5 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jillyf Posted October 1, 2021 #11860 Share Posted October 1, 2021 (edited) 8 hours ago, frantic36 said: Beautiful thoughts and I try but admit to falling short at times as some people really frustrate me. Spending a few days staycation at the Ritz Carlton here in Perth just to change our routine from home. We have enjoyed some lovely meals and wine. We tried a wine from the Sonoma Coast the other night, Le Crema Chardonnay and it was quite bold so we chose to decant it to let it open up. Enjoy your staycation. We lived in Perth, Mt Hawthorn, in 1998. I have just finished a Chardonnay from Monterey. Unfortunately it didn’t last!😎 I usually have one glass but couldn’t resist a few! It just slipped down. 🤭 Edited October 1, 2021 by jillyf 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare frantic36 Posted October 1, 2021 #11861 Share Posted October 1, 2021 16 minutes ago, jillyf said: Enjoy your staycation. We lived in Perth, Mt Hawthorn, in 1998. I have just finished a Chardonnay from Monterey. Unfortunately it didn’t last!😎 I usually have one glass but couldn’t resist a few! It just slipped down. 🤭 Oops😆...I know how easily that can happen. Last night tonight so we will say a toast for everyone to stay safe and well till we can start cruising again. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mysty Posted October 1, 2021 #11862 Share Posted October 1, 2021 Greetings Coolers! Today's funny..... Have a great safe fun day all! 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare spinnaker2 Posted October 1, 2021 #11863 Share Posted October 1, 2021 (edited) Happy Fat Bear Week. You can watch the bears on live cam as well, and find out more at the explore.org site Edited October 1, 2021 by spinnaker2 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mysty Posted October 1, 2021 #11864 Share Posted October 1, 2021 Apparently it is International Older Persons Day as declared by the UN. Where are my flowers? 🤣 https://www.un.org/en/observances/older-persons-day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mysty Posted October 1, 2021 #11865 Share Posted October 1, 2021 As many of you know I have a zero tolerance policy for insects (flying or crawling) in this apartment. For the last 2 weeks I have been hunting this pesky teeny tiny little flying nasty with no success. Today (on Older Persons Day) he splash landed in my Rusty Nail. Needless to say he is now swimming with the fishes! 😁 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lincslady Posted October 1, 2021 #11866 Share Posted October 1, 2021 14 minutes ago, mysty said: Apparently it is International Older Persons Day as declared by the UN. Where are my flowers? 🤣 https://www.un.org/en/observances/older-persons-day Sorry, mysty, you do not qualify yet. I am the only really old person round here, and I claim my bouquet. Out to lunch tomorrow, with DIL, in the pink trousers, to have probably two interesting starters and a large glass of sauv. blanc. (This is a real treat for me, I don't get out much!) If I had any idea how, I would send pics. Lola 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mysty Posted October 1, 2021 #11867 Share Posted October 1, 2021 18 minutes ago, lincslady said: Sorry, mysty, you do not qualify yet. I am the only really old person round here, and I claim my bouquet. Out to lunch tomorrow, with DIL, in the pink trousers, to have probably two interesting starters and a large glass of sauv. blanc. (This is a real treat for me, I don't get out much!) If I had any idea how, I would send pics. Lola Well I bow to you and your day Lola! 😁 I'll twiddle my thumbs patiently (ha ha ha) until I qualify! Enjoy your awesome sounding lunch tomorrow! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mysty Posted October 1, 2021 #11868 Share Posted October 1, 2021 Campaign- Day 6 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QueSeraSera Posted October 1, 2021 #11869 Share Posted October 1, 2021 Always nice to stop by the cooler 🙂 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Work for Tiramisu Posted October 1, 2021 #11870 Share Posted October 1, 2021 Indeed! Yes, there's more on tap here than just cool water. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrulyBlonde Posted October 2, 2021 #11871 Share Posted October 2, 2021 Sipping Chardonnay and listening to Van Morrison tonight. A lovely evening. 🙂 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QueSeraSera Posted October 2, 2021 #11872 Share Posted October 2, 2021 (edited) they'll be days like this, Van Morrison, but maybe i gotta hear brown eyed girl Edited October 2, 2021 by QueSeraSera for fun 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TakingFlight Posted October 2, 2021 #11873 Share Posted October 2, 2021 2 hours ago, TrulyBlonde said: Sipping Chardonnay and listening to Van Morrison tonight. A lovely evening. 🙂 And I’ll be sipping Chardonnay Sunday night listening to Van Morrison LIVE at the Santa Barbara Bowl. So excited—can’t wait! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rojaan19 Posted October 2, 2021 #11874 Share Posted October 2, 2021 13 hours ago, lincslady said: Sorry, mysty, you do not qualify yet. I am the only really old person round here, and I claim my bouquet. Lola I know I am older than mysty, and I am not sure if I am older than you Lola, but Stumbles and JP can verify I am an old lady - is there a prize for the oldest SS sailor on CC ? 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mysty Posted October 2, 2021 #11875 Share Posted October 2, 2021 Greetings Coolers! Today's funny..... @rojaan19 I wish there was a prize for the oldest SS sailor on CC! Unfortunately the honour does not come with any substantive award other than the appreciation of your presence in the Cooler. 😁 So to all the "old" SS sailors who darken the Cooler bar door, thank you! Have a great safe fun day all! 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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