Silversea Water Cooler: Welcome! Part Five

[crusinbanjo]

12 hours ago, drron29 said:

We also love our jazz which is why we always stayed at the Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit in Bangkok. Jazz trio 6 nights a week at happy hour and shows with visiting musicians and/or singers. We especially loved Randy Cannon. Many of you may have seen him as the pianist on the first season of The Love Boat.

 

We became friends of Randy. Unfortunately he passed during the pandemic. But of his medical issues not the virus.

Two jazz banjo players I know well in New Orleans are Lee Floyd and Don Vappie.  Completely different styles and both unbelievable musicians.  I don’t know how they do it! Yeah, I need to get back there for a visit.

[Lirio]

4 hours ago, Reef Knot said:

I went to New Orleans about 10 years ago and seem to remember that even though gambling was illegal there were a couple of swanky casinos. Obviously I asked the burning question to be told that although gambling was illegal gaming wasn't. Is that true or was that just an amusing story?

there cassinos now and a big one is being built. see the picture taken from my window.

Edited October 1, 2023 by Lirio

[Lirio]

1 hour ago, crusinbanjo said:

Two jazz banjo players I know well in New Orleans are Lee Floyd and Don Vappie.  Completely different styles and both unbelievable musicians.  I don’t know how they do it! Yeah, I need to get back there for a visit.

is there any chance to see them? I am here till wenesday.

[crusinbanjo]

1 hour ago, Lirio said:

is there any chance to see them? I am here till wenesday.

https://www.donvappie.com

http://plinkfloyd.com

 

i don’t think either have gigs in the next few weeks, in fact I think Lee Floyd is touring in Southeast Asia but check out their sites. Both are amazing.

[Lois R]

Congratulations to the European Ryder Cup team. They put it on us for sure. 

[Dolcevita Diva]

[Lois R]

Chef Jose Andres episode 2 is on🙂

[Lirio]

New Orleans in one day.

 

I took a double deck bus and visited some attractions:

 

WWII museum, Gardens neighborhood and Katrina/Mardi Gras Museum

 

 

 

Anne Frank in front of the WWII museum.

 

 

In front WWI museum.

 

 

House in the Gardens area.

 

 

Madri Gras Museum - Dresses of the Queen of Madri Gras.

 

 

 

[Dolcevita Diva]

@Lirio - Wonderful pictures - it looks like you are having a grand time in New Orleans!  
Several of the comments about jazz musicians, Pat O’Brien’s, et al, spurred some memories I think the Coolers may appreciate.

 

Jazz - Sadly, one of my favorite jazz musicians who was a close friend of our CEO and became a personal friend as well passed away a few years ago.  Ronnie Kole was a jazz pianist who has played for several U.S. presidents and for Pope John Paul II.  https://www.nola.com/news/ronnie-kole-renowned-new-orleans-pianist-who-performed-for-6-presidents-and-a-pope-dead/article_3f343e6c-e939-11ea-b9d0-ebb26cad83af.html

 

What the Coolers will appreciate is that Ronnie was also a wine connoisseur and collector who became close friends with several of the chateau owners in France and typically was invited to visit each year.  We had been brainstorming with him on potential projects (cable tv series, etc,) to share his passion for wine with a broader audience.  
 

During one of his stays during harvest time, Ronnie arranged for the piano to be moved to the vineyard where he played for the workers during harvest. This became the catalyst for creation of a number of compositions inspired by the various wines/chateaux and two CDs titled Music of the Vines. So you can now listen to jazz compositions inspired by the wine while sipping on a glass of Chateau Margaux, Chateau Lynch-Bages, etc. 

[mysty]

Greetings Coolers!

 

Today's funny.....

 

 

Have a great safe fun day all!

[lincslady]

I have  found that just having written the list down means I can remember what was on it when I get there (usually).

[zqtchas]

[Lois R]

Hi folks, for any of you home owner's don't you just love it when there is a leak in the plumbing?😧

I live in a condo (which I own) but the issue is the unit above me is leaking into mine☹️.......and what makes it even harder, that unit is owned by a Freddie Mac Bank (the unit is empty) except there has been work going on up there (heard some hammering and drilling last week). I am waiting for my property management people to get in there to see what is what......fortunately., it is not a bad leak....I have a bucket on the floor in the bathroom catching the drip. (my bathroom and closet back up to each other).......you can see the ceiling inside the closet.......and it is DAMP..........been a long weekend that is for sure😮...and I am not having a plumber come because it is the unit above me who needs to pay to fix the issue.

[lincslady]

That is rotten luck, Lois, let's hope it gets sorted quickly without any expense for you, and any damage put right.  Let us know.  

 

Lola

[Lois R]

5 minutes ago, lincslady said:

That is rotten luck, Lois, let's hope it gets sorted quickly without any expense for you, and any damage put right.  Let us know.  

 

Lola

Hi Lola, thank you. I appreciate the empathy, truly.

[Emtbsams]

Home ownership of any kind is frustrating.  When I got to my house at Alligator Point after hurricane Idalia, although there was no damage from the storm, my HVAC system had died.  End of August in an unairconditioned house in Florida is no fun.  It was 92F (33C) inside.  Fortunately, I was able to get the whole unit replaced the next day, but that was an unexpected expense.  The old unit was only 6 years old.  Ah, the joys of coastal living!

 

On another note, a 65+ year old friend of mine fell off a tall ladder yesterday while she was trimming trees.  She was knocked out, but her Apple Watch detected her fall, called her emergency contacts and 911.  She is resting uncomfortably in a local hospital.  I made sure my watch is up to date with my emergency contact information.

[mysty]

@Lois R and @Emtbsams you have my sympathy.   One of the pleasures of renting means peace of mind with regard to expenditures on household repairs.  We are very lucky to be in a complex with responsive caretakers. 

[Lois R]

Hi Mysty, thanks for your reply. I appreciate it very much and Emt, I hope your friend will be ok.

 

I actually have some better news. The maintenance folks were able to get into that unit and guess what? it was actually the toilet that was the issue.....it was overflowing!!!!!! (Their bathroom is above mine)...no wonder it has been wet down here. This was a constant over the weekend. So, they turned off the water up there and will mop up all the excess. From what they told me the excess (what is left from standing water) should stop dripping over the next 24 hours.........this is probably the best scenario I could have asked for. 

I wasn't sure about posting this on here as I know the Cooler is more "upbeat" than this but thank you all for listening and allowing me to vent.

[dawntrdr]

Lois,

 

Wet drywall, especially in Florida, can be a playground for mold.  See if your landlord can lend you a heavy duty dehumidifier to help dry it out faster and report any smell or staining.  

[Lois R]

Hi Dawn, my landlord? I am the landlord.....did you mean the Property Manager?

[dawntrdr]

Sorry, yes - whoever is responsible for cleaning up the property that caused the leak.  

[Lois R]

13 minutes ago, dawntrdr said:

Sorry, yes - whoever is responsible for cleaning up the property that caused the leak.  

I have a fan blowing hard in the closet and I am actually looking at renting a dehumidifier. I will speak with my property manager again though. The actual responsible party is the bank who owns the unit.

[mchell810]

2 hours ago, Lois R said:

I have a fan blowing hard in the closet and I am actually looking at renting a dehumidifier. I will speak with my property manager again though. The actual responsible party is the bank who owns the unit.

 

Sorry you're dealing with this.  A few thoughts:

The bank's insurance is responsible for any costs you incur as it's their unit that caused the leak.  You really should look into having the dry wall replaced as the mold can be inside the space between units and you may not know.  Ofc, if they have opened the floor above then it should dry out.  You may want to consider contacting your homeowner insurance company so they can chase the insurance from the unit above. 

 

[Lois R]

Thanks to all of you who have given me empathy, sympathy and advice. Thankfully the dripping has completely stopped so there is that. I will give deep consideration to the other suggestions.

[Daveywavey70]

1 hour ago, Lois R said:

Thanks to all of you who have given me empathy, sympathy and advice. Thankfully the dripping has completely stopped so there is that. I will give deep consideration to the other suggestions.

Good to hear it’s sorted Lois. Is your decor damaged?