Arzeena Posted September 13, 2022 #70951 Share Posted September 13, 2022 6 hours ago, Momof3gurlz said: My bionic man is no longer bionic. He had his 2nd wrist surgery this morning to remove all the hardware. This bandage & splint will stay on for 10 days until the stitches are removed and he can then start a new regimen of PT focusing on motion of the wrist now that the metal plate is out. Hope you heal soon Bionic Man! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arzeena Posted September 13, 2022 #70952 Share Posted September 13, 2022 6 hours ago, HBE4 said: So what have I been doing during my “break”? Drove out to eastern CT for a beach day at Hammonasset Beach State Park. It was a perfect 10 weather-wise, warm and calm water. It was an ideal way to wind down summer. Which, BTW, is still not over for a few more weeks so keep that pumpkin spice everything away from me! LOL. Afterwards, I headed up to my brother-in-law (DW brother) for 6 days in upstate NY. He has a house on one of the Finger Lakes - Seneca Lake to be specific. The weather was pretty gloomy for 4 of the 6 days. Heavy overcast and lots of hit and run rain showers that kept everything damp. This limited the amount of play time on the lake itself but had plenty of time to visit the many wineries and craft breweries in the region and other wise feast like a king! Is it really possible to gain 6 pounds in 6 days? This past Saturday, Sept 10th, was my birthday. My 2nd bday without my DW being able to be at my side. Family and friends’ step-up to the plate to keep my occupied. My brother took me to a Yankee game on Friday, Sept 9th where they had a special ceremony honoring Derek Jeter’s induction to the Hall of Fame. Saturday, my actual birthday, my step daughter and a few of her friends took me to a Street fair / Block party in Sleepy Hollow, NY for live music, dancing and plenty of street-meat type food followed by a late night dinner on the banks of the Hudson River. On Sunday, my step daughter & I went into the city for dinner and to Broadway to see “Come From Away”. I think it was discussed here earlier in the year. It’s a beautiful, touching story about the aftermath pf 9/11 with all the emotions: Sadness, humor, hope, and happiness amid the tragic day. I had seen it before a few years ago with DW (quite possible the last play we went to) and it’s ending it’s run on Oct 2nd. Seemed like a perfect way to spend the day & end my bday weekend. Now back to the grind. Happy belated birthday HB. Looks like a wonderful birthday weekend. I know how hard it is to not have a loved one near you on special occasions so your sisters and brothers from another mother, aka your CC family is sending you extra special birthday hugs and kisses. You haven't mentioned DW and I apologize if I missed any mentions. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arzeena Posted September 14, 2022 #70953 Share Posted September 14, 2022 36 minutes ago, Sunshine3601 said: He did a mix of walking sometimes and scooter sometimes. He also loves hanging out on the balcony and since we had a JS with large balcony he really loved it. Yes, the times we waited for an elevator when he had the scooter were crazy. There were several times we would be the only people standing there waiting then a family of 4, 5 or 6 people would show up and jump on the first available elevator like we were invisible. There was also a couple of times where elevator had maybe 2 or 3 people in it and the door would open up and see Eric with his scooter and they would close the doors right away by hitting the button. There was a one large group that just was plain ignorant everywhere they were. He should have just chased them down and run over their toes.😉😁😇 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunshine3601 Posted September 14, 2022 #70954 Share Posted September 14, 2022 3 minutes ago, Arzeena said: He should have just chased them down and run over their toes.😉😁😇 He definitely had some thoughts like that😇 It did open our eyes to some challenges that handicapped people experience onboard a ship. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Sea Dog Posted September 14, 2022 #70955 Share Posted September 14, 2022 2 hours ago, BonTexasNY said: We re-booked the Bella cruise in March that we previously cancelled. I posted the good news on our roll call but not sure how many in here visit that thread. I'm so anxious to meet everyone!! Jack is even getting "cruise fever"! Yay! I’m happy you will be joining us again! It’s going to be so much fun. 45 minutes ago, Sunshine3601 said: He did a mix of walking sometimes and scooter sometimes. He also loves hanging out on the balcony and since we had a JS with large balcony he really loved it. Yes, the times we waited for an elevator when he had the scooter were crazy. There were several times we would be the only people standing there waiting then a family of 4, 5 or 6 people would show up and jump on the first available elevator like we were invisible. There was also a couple of times where elevator had maybe 2 or 3 people in it and the door would open up and see Eric with his scooter and they would close the doors right away by hitting the button. There was a one large group that just was plain ignorant everywhere they were. This is so wrong on so many levels. Sad that people have no compassion for anyone let alone courtesy. 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunshine3601 Posted September 14, 2022 #70956 Share Posted September 14, 2022 7 hours ago, Lionesss said: Lizzy is now 15 weeks old. Becoming a significant lap cat —spontaneously the minute you sit anywhere. In her free time she enjoys zoomies through the kitchen and attempting to eat fish out of the aquarium. But cannot figure this barrier called glass between her and a snack. When she is done playing she just falls down goes “boom” wherever she may be, as she recharges her batteries for next adventure. She was a trooper for her first pedicure. We cannot believe the kitty we got!!! She is adorable. Happy to hear she is settling in nicely and a perfect fit🥰 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunshine3601 Posted September 14, 2022 #70957 Share Posted September 14, 2022 3 hours ago, jmh2006 said: Hello all! Home from my wonderful 2 week trip to France and Spain. Everything went off without any hitches which is so amazing since we were planes, trains and automobiles 🤣. Too many pages to catch up on but wanted to let all my UK friends know how sorry and sad I am about the Queen. She was an amazing monarch and loved so dearly. Yesterday, while in the Delta lounge during our 6 hour layover, I watched the replay of the service in Scotland and was so moved. Well, off to the laundry room….😊 Jennifer Happy to hear you had a great trip. We would love to see some photos😀 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunshine3601 Posted September 14, 2022 #70958 Share Posted September 14, 2022 (edited) 48 minutes ago, Ocean Boy said: Very heavy rain here this morning with a few rumbles of thunder but no wind to do any damage. I'm not sure that we had any wind, I was in bed and didn't hear any wind. I think there was flooding since it was pouring hard and fast which made large old trees come down and take power lines with them. I haven't seen any damage in my neighborhood but it was bad the closer I got to work. Edited September 14, 2022 by Sunshine3601 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare aussielozzie18 Posted September 14, 2022 #70959 Share Posted September 14, 2022 3 minutes ago, Sunshine3601 said: Happy to hear you had a great trip. We would love to see some photos😀 + 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunshine3601 Posted September 14, 2022 #70960 Share Posted September 14, 2022 3 hours ago, aussielozzie18 said: Her costume this year is Guy Fieri. Do his TV shows air in Australia? I have been known to binge watch Diners, Drive ins and Dive. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunshine3601 Posted September 14, 2022 #70961 Share Posted September 14, 2022 @HBE4. Happy Birthday!!! Sounds like you had a nice trip despite the weather and great day with your StepDaughter🥰 Happy to hear you are enjoying your new roommate, Leonard😻 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean Boy Posted September 14, 2022 #70962 Share Posted September 14, 2022 @HBE4 I would like to add my late birthday wishes too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunshine3601 Posted September 14, 2022 #70963 Share Posted September 14, 2022 (edited) @DaniDaniellewere you able to work out stuff with insurance? I hope so😀 Are the kiddos happy to be back to school? They now have cruise stories to share🥰 Edited September 14, 2022 by Sunshine3601 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare aussielozzie18 Posted September 14, 2022 #70964 Share Posted September 14, 2022 31 minutes ago, Sunshine3601 said: Do his TV shows air in Australia? I have been known to binge watch Diners, Drive ins and Dive. Haven’t sought them out myself but food/cooking shows are hugely popular here so wouldn’t surprise me if they are. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare aussielozzie18 Posted September 14, 2022 #70965 Share Posted September 14, 2022 @ReneeFLL This may or may not interest you. Sculpture by the Sea is on from 21 Oct-7 Nov. Hugely popular free event that runs on the scenic walkway from Bondi Beach to Tamarama Beach. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbancroft Posted September 14, 2022 #70966 Share Posted September 14, 2022 I asked this question earlier but on the wrong thread i guess getting older by the day lol. If you win a hand pay in the casino is it customary or just nice to tip the person that gives you the money? I have only won one hand pay it was $850 way back when you were paid in quarters. I had good luck on my last Oasis cruise winning $600 three nights in a row. Still no hand pay on cruise or land based. I have watched a lot of people win even sitting beside me! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BonTexasNY Posted September 14, 2022 #70967 Share Posted September 14, 2022 (edited) 3 hours ago, Luckynana said: Wait!!! When did you cancel? Glad to hear you are back onboard!🥰 Quite a few months ago. I only posted it on the Oasis thread. We're glad also! 3 hours ago, Sunshine3601 said: Maybe make the recipe and freeze some extra soup for another Fall day?😀 I want to make it in the crockpot which has limited space and clean up is a breeze with crock pot liners. 2 hours ago, Sea Dog said: Yay! I’m happy you will be joining us again! It’s going to be so much fun. Thank you! Edited September 14, 2022 by BonTexasNY 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare A&L_Ont Posted September 14, 2022 #70968 Share Posted September 14, 2022 (edited) Owen made the high school JR football team. Found out tonight. Edited September 14, 2022 by A&L_Ont 29 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coralc Posted September 14, 2022 #70969 Share Posted September 14, 2022 51 minutes ago, dbancroft said: I asked this question earlier but on the wrong thread i guess getting older by the day lol. If you win a hand pay in the casino is it customary or just nice to tip the person that gives you the money? I have only won one hand pay it was $850 way back when you were paid in quarters. I had good luck on my last Oasis cruise winning $600 three nights in a row. Still no hand pay on cruise or land based. I have watched a lot of people win even sitting beside me! I always do. But I typically tip a couple of dollars, or at least all the change, when I cash out my tickets with the cashier too. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HBE4 Posted September 14, 2022 #70970 Share Posted September 14, 2022 2 hours ago, Arzeena said: You haven't mentioned DW and I apologize if I missed any mentions. No worries, I've barely made any mentions in the past one and a half years so it is easy to miss on popular and fast moving thread such as this. I hesitate to rehash as I'm not looking for attention as we all have our "crosses to bear" and other burdens but for those that do not know, I feel I should offer up at least a simple explanation. On Easter Sunday morning, 2021, DW suffered a severe medical trauma - pulmonary embolism & heart attack - that just about left her for dead. Paramedic were able to revive her but the damage was done and she has been in a "unaware and unresponsive" (aka vegetative) state since. She currently resides in skilled nursing facility while I work with several brain injury specialists & neurologist with the faint hope of some kind of meaningful recovery. It's been a story of 2 step forward, 2 steps back since then. I visit almost daily with the exception of the trips that people encourage me to take. Along the way, my adult step daughter (whom I've know since she was 4 & was 12 when I married her mother) has moved back in with me along with her cat. We've been each others rock since. Sorry, that might have been more than simple explanation but I have no other way to tell the story. Thank you for asking! 💙 25 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HBE4 Posted September 14, 2022 #70971 Share Posted September 14, 2022 2 hours ago, Sunshine3601 said: Happy to hear you are enjoying your new roommate, Leonard😻 He's a true joy. We did have a battle of willpower as to whom would be the alpha-male in the house and I'm pretty sure he won decisively. He rules! 5 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HBE4 Posted September 14, 2022 #70972 Share Posted September 14, 2022 57 minutes ago, dbancroft said: I asked this question earlier but on the wrong thread i guess getting older by the day lol. If you win a hand pay in the casino is it customary or just nice to tip the person that gives you the money? I have only won one hand pay it was $850 way back when you were paid in quarters. I had good luck on my last Oasis cruise winning $600 three nights in a row. Still no hand pay on cruise or land based. I have watched a lot of people win even sitting beside me! By hand pay, do you mean the dealer or the cashier? Dealer usually get tipped and I've seen the cashier get tipped when the payout is big, such as $600 or $850. Not sure if it's expected or just a nicety. So, that was pretty much a non-answer. LOL 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Sea Dog Posted September 14, 2022 #70973 Share Posted September 14, 2022 36 minutes ago, A&L_Ont said: Owen made the high school JR football team. Found out tonight. Congratulations to Owen and his proud parents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare aussielozzie18 Posted September 14, 2022 #70974 Share Posted September 14, 2022 (edited) @HBE4 I was not aware of your situation. Thank you for sharing. Glad you have support from family and friends and especially your step-daughter. I hope this group is support to you too. Edited September 14, 2022 by aussielozzie18 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NHProud Posted September 14, 2022 #70975 Share Posted September 14, 2022 (edited) @HBE4 I’m so very sorry ! I, too, had a pulmonary embolism that caused me to go into cardiac arrest . I’m only here because of an error made by the ER doc who gave me an overdose of streptokinase . I’ll never forget it but I still fly . I’m glad you have family support and your step-daughter. Edited September 14, 2022 by NHProud 6 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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