Rare KmomChicago Posted March 27 #117976 Share Posted March 27 12 minutes ago, TravelGirlinDallas said: It's not because the eclipse itself is dangerous. It's because they expect thousands of people to travel to our area to view it, which will cause massive traffic/crowding issues. And this eclipse is a bigger deal than most since it's total. Still seems like a bit of overkill to me - I guess I'll find out on 4/8! https://www.fox4news.com/news/eclipse-total-solar-eclipse-traffic-texas We are going to Indy. We went to Paducah in 2017 and traffic north afterwards was like nothing I had experienced. Spent the prior weekend in town but assumed we’d drive back immediately following the event. So we this time have rooms at a relatively crappy low end chain the night before and after to avoid traffic day of. We will monitor return traffic the evening of the 8th and make a call around 8pm whether to hit the road or stay through until morning. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefly333 Posted March 27 #117977 Share Posted March 27 3 hours ago, FromSea2ShiningSea said: Yes, we did try some. They were very good and fresh. I would say food prices are fairly reasonable here due to the exchange rates being very good right now and prices for food at home has gone up so much that restaurant have no choice but to raise their prices, too. I'm just so amazed that you all can plan so much in such detail. Like flying in and catching the correct train and catching the ferry to your hotel. So many details. Are you staying there for a while. I googled it and it says sun rise and sun set is glorious there when the tourists are less early morning. I know you love sun rise pictures. How did your back like sleeping on the floor, or almost. Wow., I'd like to try those oysters. What a treat. I saw the huge spread for dinner. So many things to try. Please keep us filling in. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefly333 Posted March 27 #117978 Share Posted March 27 2 hours ago, FromSea2ShiningSea said: I told you all we were going on an adventure. 😆 But to be honest with you, I had the very same concerns. How am I going to get down on the floor and how am I going to get up? I actually managed okay. Flight was long but thankful we didn’t have any plane problems. It made it to our destination in one piece. I saw united from LA to Japan horrendously oversold a flight and was thinking of you. It left the same day you did and was over sold by 50 seats. They were offering up to $1500 to give up your seat to japan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Sea Dog Posted March 27 #117979 Share Posted March 27 5 hours ago, aussielozzie18 said: Thanks. 3 body problem sounds like a better choice for me than the Lockerbie doco that DH just recommended to me. Started watching the doco & then decided watching it 2 weeks before a 15hr long haul flight is not a good idea. Tip: if you watch 3 Body Problem and have a hard time understanding what’s going on there are some good YouTube videos out there that explains each episode. We have watched these after every episode we watch and it help a in the understanding. Just search 3 body problem explained. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaniDanielle Posted March 27 #117980 Share Posted March 27 My grandson’s poem: 22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefly333 Posted March 27 #117981 Share Posted March 27 I've been searching rome hotels just because I'm ancy. Putting in 1 pax and several hotels have french beds. I googled it and a french bed is 1.5 size of 2 twins pushed together. Smaller, though I'm sure still enough for 1. Never heard of French beds before. Got a lot to learn. People say book direct but prices are about double what I see on sites like Priceline. Is Priceline really that bad for booking in rome? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefly333 Posted March 27 #117982 Share Posted March 27 2 minutes ago, DaniDanielle said: My grandson’s poem: I can identify with these feelings. I'm irish and it's on my list just for that reason. Good poem. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaniDanielle Posted March 27 #117983 Share Posted March 27 We have to get him to Norway, only trip he wants to take. His dad always told him they would go. He would honor his memory. 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lionesss Posted March 27 #117984 Share Posted March 27 Good morning. Well just a little change of topic from me. When I cruise with my spouse I have a daily budget that I allow in the casino. When it’s gone POOOF!!!!!! So am I for the day. Last year was a great year. Broke even. Yup That’s a good year. I had 14 hand pays from 3 cruises. Payout ranged $1400s - $3500. So I did what any self conscious American citizen would do while filing my taxes. I turned in my paper work from the cruise that I got with every hand pay and also the RCI requested win/loss form. ( which was emailed quickly). So our accountant called me and asked for my gambling log. I go. “what do you mean” She goes and I para quote…… ”…in order for me to submit I need the log you kept tracking ALL the money you put in and in addition all the money you acquired on winning spins which includes anything and all amounts. Even if it was just “2” registering for let’s say cherries….” I go. “ Your kidding…..right”. “ a log”. She unfortunately goes. “No”. So. Now I get to inform the spouse that that BIG refund we are getting is not gonna happen. And. We have to pay this year. But. The good news is we are “ Married “. again for tax purposes ( we are happily married celebrating 33 years in August). We don’t have to file separately ( like we have done every year previously) This should make him happy. NOT. Be safe. 8 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean Boy Posted March 27 #117985 Share Posted March 27 1 hour ago, firefly333 said: I saw united from LA to Japan horrendously oversold a flight and was thinking of you. It left the same day you did and was over sold by 50 seats. They were offering up to $1500 to give up your seat to japan. United is on a role lately between maintenance and over booking. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean Boy Posted March 27 #117986 Share Posted March 27 13 minutes ago, DaniDanielle said: We have to get him to Norway, only trip he wants to take. His dad always told him they would go. He would honor his memory. I sense another family trip coming up..... 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean Boy Posted March 27 #117987 Share Posted March 27 12 minutes ago, Lionesss said: Good morning. Well just a little change of topic from me. When I cruise with my spouse I have a daily budget that I allow in the casino. When it’s gone POOOF!!!!!! So am I for the day. Last year was a great year. Broke even. Yup That’s a good year. I had 14 hand pays from 3 cruises. Payout ranged $1400s - $3500. So I did what any self conscious American citizen would do while filing my taxes. I turned in my paper work from the cruise that I got with every hand pay and also the RCI requested win/loss form. ( which was emailed quickly). So our accountant called me and asked for my gambling log. I go. “what do you mean” She goes and I para quote…… ”…in order for me to submit I need the log you kept tracking ALL the money you put in and in addition all the money you acquired on winning spins which includes anything and all amounts. Even if it was just “2” registering for let’s say cherries….” I go. “ Your kidding…..right”. “ a log”. She unfortunately goes. “No”. So. Now I get to inform the spouse that that BIG refund we are getting is not gonna happen. And. We have to pay this year. But. The good news is we are “ Married “. again for tax purposes ( we are happily married celebrating 33 years in August). We don’t have to file separately ( like we have done every year previously) This should make him happy. NOT. Be safe. One more reason, besides smoke, to avoid the casino. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefly333 Posted March 27 #117988 Share Posted March 27 14 minutes ago, Lionesss said: Good morning. Well just a little change of topic from me. When I cruise with my spouse I have a daily budget that I allow in the casino. When it’s gone POOOF!!!!!! So am I for the day. Last year was a great year. Broke even. Yup That’s a good year. I had 14 hand pays from 3 cruises. Payout ranged $1400s - $3500. So I did what any self conscious American citizen would do while filing my taxes. I turned in my paper work from the cruise that I got with every hand pay and also the RCI requested win/loss form. ( which was emailed quickly). So our accountant called me and asked for my gambling log. I go. “what do you mean” She goes and I para quote…… ”…in order for me to submit I need the log you kept tracking ALL the money you put in and in addition all the money you acquired on winning spins which includes anything and all amounts. Even if it was just “2” registering for let’s say cherries….” I go. “ Your kidding…..right”. “ a log”. She unfortunately goes. “No”. So. Now I get to inform the spouse that that BIG refund we are getting is not gonna happen. And. We have to pay this year. But. The good news is we are “ Married “. again for tax purposes ( we are happily married celebrating 33 years in August). We don’t have to file separately ( like we have done every year previously) This should make him happy. NOT. Be safe. At least you dont pay taxes on the amount a free cruise would cost if it wasnt free. Still ahead. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenquixote66 Posted March 27 #117989 Share Posted March 27 12 hours ago, Sea Dog said: Just got through binging Netflix's The Gentlemen. I thought it was excellent. I always admired Guy Ritchie's work. We then moved onto Netflix's 3 Body Problem which is a sci-fi thriller from the guys that brought you Game of Thrones. I am really liking this one. Deep and some amazing characters. I highly recommend these two. I agree that The Gentlemen is excellent.3 Body Problem was highly recommended to me.I will be watching it next. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaniDanielle Posted March 27 #117990 Share Posted March 27 23 minutes ago, Ocean Boy said: I sense another family trip coming up..... We seriously have to look into it. My grandson is graduating eighth grade in June and most likely will be valedictorian. I can only imagine who his speech will be dedicated to. I did mention to him not to forget his grandmother who supplies him with junk food!! 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lionesss Posted March 27 #117991 Share Posted March 27 19 minutes ago, firefly333 said: At least you dont pay taxes on the amount a free cruise would cost if it wasnt free. Still ahead. Great point. Yup Symphony cruise in 3 weeks in a GS cost us only Port Fees. So the both of us are paying a grand total $247. ( not each - combined). So that makes the situation even better. 😳 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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grapau27 Posted March 27 #117993 Share Posted March 27 Good afternoon. It is raining here at 16.47pm. We had a nice church service this morning then took our McDonald's breakfast wraps and coffees to the beach. I hope everyone is safe and well. 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Sea Dog Posted March 27 #117994 Share Posted March 27 (edited) 1 hour ago, DaniDanielle said: My grandson’s poem: What a wonderful poem. I hope he makes the trip. Well done. 54 minutes ago, Lionesss said: So our accountant called me and asked for my gambling log. I go. “what do you mean” She goes and I para quote…… ”…in order for me to submit I need the log you kept tracking ALL the money you put in and in addition all the money you acquired on winning spins which includes anything and all amounts. Even if it was just “2” registering for let’s say cherries….” I go. “ Your kidding…..right”. “ a log”. She unfortunately goes. “No”. I have never heard of that. I would maybe get a second opinion as I know most people who gamble at casinos here in my state don’t have to do that. Who sits at a slot machine with a pad and pencil jotting down everything you do. 34 minutes ago, Ocean Boy said: After all these years I found myself a TA. Should have done this a while ago. Too bad we can't mention names here.😉😇 If it’s who I think it is you will be in great hands. Great choice. Edited March 27 by Sea Dog 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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FromSea2ShiningSea Posted March 27 #117996 Share Posted March 27 Day 3- 3/27 East is to the right of us and west is to the left of us so we don’t really get sunrise or sunset. This was the best I could get from our balcony. There is an oyster farming boat with the blue light going out. After a hardy Japanese breakfast, we are ready for this day’s adventure. On the way, I couldn’t resist getting another shot of the O-torii Gate in water. 23 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaniDanielle Posted March 27 #117997 Share Posted March 27 Those pictures are spectacular! 9 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helen haywood Posted March 27 #117998 Share Posted March 27 @FromSea2ShiningSea I wish you’d give us a breakdown of what some of those exotic dishes you had for dinner and breakfast were! Absolutely beautiful presentation! 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare A&L_Ont Posted March 27 #117999 Share Posted March 27 5 hours ago, TravelGirlinDallas said: It's not because the eclipse itself is dangerous. It's because they expect thousands of people to travel to our area to view it, which will cause massive traffic/crowding issues. And this eclipse is a bigger deal than most since it's total. Still seems like a bit of overkill to me - I guess I'll find out on 4/8! https://www.fox4news.com/news/eclipse-total-solar-eclipse-traffic-texas Our entire province has been given a PA Day for grade and high school students. Only a small sliver of our province is in the zone of greatest eclipse viewing zone but they all get it. Meanwhile they could be at home, while their parents are at work, and stare at the sun. Makes on sense to me. Maybe as I get older I’ll understand it better. 😉 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravelGirlinDallas Posted March 27 #118000 Share Posted March 27 4 minutes ago, A&L_Ont said: Our entire province has been given a PA Day for grade and high school students. Only a small sliver of our province is in the zone of greatest eclipse viewing zone but they all get it. Meanwhile they could be at home, while their parents are at work, and stare at the sun. Makes on sense to me. Maybe as I get older I’ll understand it better. 😉 And here we are in the direct path and our son's school is NOT canceled that day. He feels very cheated. 😂 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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