Royal Caribbean Cruisers -- How Are Things Where You Are? (was "Routine" ​ 😁 ​day in lockdown... how was yours?)

[firefly333]

12 hours ago, Ocean Boy said:

Thank you!

Happy birthday a day late. Sounds like a great birthday other than turning a year older. I hate that part. 

[MJSailors]

@h20skibum You are a good hubby to go along with all the choices for the renovated bathroom.

My DH is also one to give suggestions when we renovate rooms in the house.

I did learn something from my MIL- white towels in the bathroom - so the towels can be bleached if necessary. Colorful towels are pretty, but white towels do the job and make for an easy decision.

As for decorating an entire house-the youngest generation to do this (20s-30s) have a minimalist view.

I do understand this.

After taking down all kinds of wall decorations, tabletop things and the contents of two bookshelves (floor to ceiling) and then putting most of it all back after a recent paint job of our large family room, this minimalist idea is a good one ! 
No need for crystal pieces, Hummel or Llardo figurines or other decorative items. Clean lines and limited decoration may be the way to go.

Hoping your wife is pleased with the bathroom redo.

What room is next ? 😊 

MJ🙋🏻‍♀️

[Arzeena]

12 hours ago, SteelCityCruiser10 said:

We have that same blue ish paint our bedroom.  looks great!😊 

 

@Husky1987

 

@Sea Dog

 

Have you tried Liberty Pole Wheated Bourbon?  They are in Washington PA.  

Is that a new paint color now?😁

[Ocean Boy]

1 hour ago, firefly333 said:

Happy birthday a day late. Sounds like a great birthday other than turning a year older. I hate that part. 

Thank you.🙂

[bobmacliberty]

1 hour ago, firefly333 said:

There is a rooms to go across the parking lot that has a patio section I thought I would walk kver just to try and get some ideas of what things people are buying these days. I started over there last night and walked thru the Audi parking lot between me and the store to look at the hours on the door and all the sudden blasting out of speakers was you are intruding on private property. We have you on camera. Please contact with your number ... and they then blasted the same message about 6 times when I turned to walk back to the hotel. People said oh it's not you they just blast that message all the time. Sure got my attention. I wouldnt buy from them I'm sure, never heard anything good, but its sunday and I was just killing time today and saw them with a store out on the main street. A fold up chair or anything I can get in my car to sit on would sure be a help. Standing around and no place to sit down gets old fast. Only so much walking around the condo I can take until I just leave. 

 

I suggest buying a beach chair or 2.  You can use them as temp chairs until the moving truck arrives, and then have them available for you or guests who want to go to the beach.  Most beach chairs sit pretty low and can be hard to get out of.  You can find portable beach chairs that sit higher though.  We have a couple Tommy Bahama beach chairs that we like a lot.  The TB brand makes what they call a "highboy" which sits at a more normal height.  You should be able to find beach chairs in just about any store near the beach.

[Arzeena]

2 hours ago, firefly333 said:

There is a rooms to go across the parking lot that has a patio section I thought I would walk kver just to try and get some ideas of what things people are buying these days. I started over there last night and walked thru the Audi parking lot between me and the store to look at the hours on the door and all the sudden blasting out of speakers was you are intruding on private property. We have you on camera. Please contact with your number ... and they then blasted the same message about 6 times when I turned to walk back to the hotel. People said oh it's not you they just blast that message all the time. Sure got my attention. I wouldnt buy from them I'm sure, never heard anything good, but its sunday and I was just killing time today and saw them with a store out on the main street. A fold up chair or anything I can get in my car to sit on would sure be a help. Standing around and no place to sit down gets old fast. Only so much walking around the condo I can take until I just leave. 

Jane,

We have bought from Rooms to Go, both in NJ and here. No complaints about furniture, scheduling or delivery and set up. Furniture has served us well.

[Ocean Boy]

This has been an absolutely picture perfect weather weekend in RI. The North Atlantic is still very peaceful. Not much dun though if you like to body surf. And someone on this beach is smoking pot. I can detect it a mile away.🤨

 

[A&L_Ont]

On 5/31/2024 at 7:42 PM, DaniDanielle said:

@Tree-skier poor guy 😳

OMG, that’s awful.  I hope he is feeling as best as possible. 

 

23 hours ago, DaniDanielle said:

Just came home from this, so proud.

Congratulations.  Isn’t it amazing how fast the time flys.

[A&L_Ont]

@Ocean Boy hope you had an amazing birthday. 

[h20skibum]

4 hours ago, Arzeena said:

Looks s good! Where is this?

That is Bahama Breeze in Pittsburgh.  We stopped after dropping off our daughter and granddaughter at the airport. Bahama Breeze is part of the Darden Restaurant brand that also has Longhorn Steakhouse, Olive Garden, Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse, among others.   The first one we ate at was in Ft.  Lauderdale.  I think it is a good place for both kids, and adults. 

 

The prices aren’t too bad, and they didn’t seem to skimp on the alcohol. 

[h20skibum]

4 hours ago, firefly333 said:

I admit to no artistic talent. I took a poll here and went with agreeable grey for all the walls. All my windows have the hurricane shutters locked down. Will you come and decorate for me next? Professionally cleaned and agreeable grey lol. 

My wife is the decorator.  
 

I am just the YES man. 😂😂

[h20skibum]

4 hours ago, MJSailors said:

@h20skibum You are a good hubby to go along with all the choices for the renovated bathroom.

My DH is also one to give suggestions when we renovate rooms in the house.

I did learn something from my MIL- white towels in the bathroom - so the towels can be bleached if necessary. Colorful towels are pretty, but white towels do the job and make for an easy decision.

As for decorating an entire house-the youngest generation to do this (20s-30s) have a minimalist view.

I do understand this.

After taking down all kinds of wall decorations, tabletop things and the contents of two bookshelves (floor to ceiling) and then putting most of it all back after a recent paint job of our large family room, this minimalist idea is a good one ! 
No need for crystal pieces, Hummel or Llardo figurines or other decorative items. Clean lines and limited decoration may be the way to go.

Hoping your wife is pleased with the bathroom redo.

What room is next ? 😊 

MJ🙋🏻‍♀️

She did find some nice towels that have several colors, and they go well with everything.  
 

As far as white, one set of curtains we tried was white.  It was too white, and neither of us liked it.  Also tried a cream shade, and it still didn’t make the cut.

 

 I hope the next room I decorate is with my clothes and on a cruise ship.  Hopefully no more changes here. 

[grapau27]

Good evening.

We have had clear skies all day.

We had a lovely church service this morning then we went through McDonald's drive thru and got some meals and took them to our usual sea viewing spot.

I hope you are safe and well Dani @dani negreanu.

I wish everyone a happy day.

 

[bobmacliberty]

Today feels like a Tiki drink by the pool day.  Not sure what to make though.  A Mai Tai is always a great idea.  Maybe a Rum Runner, or a Rongo Rongo.  Hmmm.  What do you suggest @Sea Dog Greg?  In any case, time for a liquor store run.  I'll need to go a little further away than my local store since the rum selection there isn't great.  

[HBE4]

16 hours ago, Jimbo said:

Maybe Next Year  NY Rangers !! President's Trophy doesn't mean that much now does it.

 

Disappointing for sure. I really thought they'd win last night.  Having said that, out of 32 teams that start the regular season, 16 make the playoffs and the NY Rangers were part of the final 4, only 2 wins away from Stanley Cup round. I consider that a very good year*. The Rangers played well, but Florida played just a bit better & deserve the win.  Two or three pucks bounce in a different direction & we'd be having a different conversation.  Either way, I got to enjoy 6+ weeks of "bonus" hockey & it was a fun ride. I went to 2 playoff games & watch every minute of the rest on TV

 

Lord Stanley Cup has been around since the 1890's & is the oldest trophy in all sports. The Presidents Trophy for best regular season record has only been around since the mid-1980's & it seems the only people that care about it are sports writers in the media that like to post headlines like: "Presidents Trophy winner once again fails to win Championship".  As with other sports that gain more teams and more & longer playoff rounds, it seems the team with the best record fails to win the championship more often then not.

 

*HBE4's scale of success:

 

Making the Playoffs = A Good Year but expected

Winning Round 1 = Pretty Good Year

Winning Round 2 = Very Good Year

Winning Round 3 - Excellent Year

Winning Final Round  (Stanley Cup) = Over the moon, Fantastic Best Ever Year.

 

Edited June 2 by HBE4

[HBE4]

  

 Having said all that, the only thing left to say is........"Let's Go Yankees!"🙂 

 

Shaping up to be a very good year for them as well. How about that Judge guy?

 

[Arzeena]

1 hour ago, h20skibum said:

That is Bahama Breeze in Pittsburgh.  We stopped after dropping off our daughter and granddaughter at the airport. Bahama Breeze is part of the Darden Restaurant brand that also has Longhorn Steakhouse, Olive Garden, Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse, among others.   The first one we ate at was in Ft.  Lauderdale.  I think it is a good place for both kids, and adults. 

 

The prices aren’t too bad, and they didn’t seem to skimp on the alcohol. 

Yes! I thought so. I have been to Bahama Breeze! I think I have not ordered that dish in the pineapple yet! It looks so good! We do have all those Daarden restaurants here. Next time its Pineapple Dish for me! 😁

[Sea Dog]

1 hour ago, bobmacliberty said:

Today feels like a Tiki drink by the pool day.  Not sure what to make though.  A Mai Tai is always a great idea.  Maybe a Rum Runner, or a Rongo Rongo.  Hmmm.  What do you suggest @Sea Dog Greg?  In any case, time for a liquor store run.  I'll need to go a little further away than my local store since the rum selection there isn't great.  

 

Sorry I'm late reading this I would go for the ultimate Mai tai if you don't mind buying a few bottles of Rum. Here is the recipe from Kevin Crossman and his website "in search of the ultimate Mai Tai."

Ultimate Mai Tai Recipe
½ oz Appleton Estate Rare Casks Aged 12 Years
½ oz Smith & Cross Traditional Jamaica Rum
½ oz Plantation OFTD
½ oz Plantation Xaymaca
1 oz Lime Juice
½ oz Orgeat (Latitude 29)
½ oz Orange Curacao (Ferrand Dry Curacao)
¼ oz Demerara Syrup (BG Reynolds)
Garnish with mint sprig and spent lime shell

 

Or my newest creation, "Sea Dog's Rum Punch."

1oz Plantation Dark Rum

1oz Plantation 3 Star Rum

1oz Plantation OFTD

1oz Giffard Abricot De Roussillion 

1/4oz St. Elizabeth All Spice Dram

1oz Orange Juice 

1oz Pineapple Juice 

1oz Coconut Water 

1/2oz Lime Juice 

1/2oz Orgeat

Combine all ingredients in shaker with ice and shake until well chilled.pour over crushed ice

garnish with cherry and pineapple spear

[h20skibum]

12 minutes ago, Arzeena said:

Yes! I thought so. I have been to Bahama Breeze! I think I have not ordered that dish in the pineapple yet! It looks so good! We do have all those Daarden restaurants here. Next time its Pineapple Dish for me! 😁

That is the Jerk chicken pineapple bowl, so it does have jerk seasoning to add some flavor.  That has become one of my favorites.

 

It also has rice, pineapple, and sweet peppers in it.

Edited June 2 by h20skibum

[NHProud]

3 hours ago, Ocean Boy said:

This has been an absolutely picture perfect weather weekend in RI. The North Atlantic is still very peaceful. Not much dun though if you like to body surf. And someone on this beach is smoking pot. I can detect it a mile away.🤨

 

Happy birthday weekend ⛱️🌊☀️.  Looks like a great place to celebrate.  🍾🥃. 

Edited June 2 by NHProud

[NHProud]

@HBE4  My favorite sport is tennis and in my younger days I played a lot . Can you name another sport where you are competing solo for 41/2 hours and your match ends at 3:00 AM ? This is at the French Open.  You get to rest when you change sides and not for long .  As much as I’m not a fan of Djokovic he is phenomenal for a 37 year old. 

[MJSailors]

@h20skibum

My DH says no more changes, or painting or renovations also. But, I think he knows better. It is just a matter of time! 😉 

MJ🙋🏻‍♀️

[Jimbo]

1 hour ago, HBE4 said:

  

 Having said all that, the only thing left to say is........"Let's Go Yankees!"🙂 

 

Shaping up to be a very good year for them as well. How about that Judge guy?

 

Sure would like to see a Phillies/Yankees World Series !

[firefly333]

5 hours ago, bobmacliberty said:

 

I suggest buying a beach chair or 2.  You can use them as temp chairs until the moving truck arrives, and then have them available for you or guests who want to go to the beach.  Most beach chairs sit pretty low and can be hard to get out of.  You can find portable beach chairs that sit higher though.  We have a couple Tommy Bahama beach chairs that we like a lot.  The TB brand makes what they call a "highboy" which sits at a more normal height.  You should be able to find beach chairs in just about any store near the beach.

I just paid a ridiculous price at target for a tiny sling chair. At least it folds it. I didnt see a brand, just said sling chair. I sat in it and seems ok, though it's very small. I will look around more later, but I made a appointment for spectrum to come out and install 2 small tvs and wifi at 10 am so I plan to be there by 9 am and obviously am not standing there waiting for a hour. I'm a,ready worried I dont have the right stuff. First she says go ahead and plug them in especially if they are smart tv. The samsung is only a few months old. 

 

Then she wants me to get on wifi before its installed to download the app so I can set up a pin number. I have 4 tv outlet places I see, and only 2 small tvs. For $65 set up fee. The guy who comes better be able to figure it out. 

 

The wifi here at the hotel isnt secure. He is supposed to call or text me on my cell phone to tell me when he is on the way. I'm currently south and driving up there. I'm assuming all the cords he needs are in the box they delivered friday. 

 

I've got my fingers crossed he can set up the tvs and wifi. All I have are the 2 tvs and my tablet I use for wifi. I turned in all my texas spectrum stuff last Monday morning. I want the same service but texas said the equipment cant cross the state line. 

 

Tell me I'll survive this and it gets get. Fingers crossed. 

 

I didnt have time to shop around much for a chair. Target is sure a overpriced choice to me but its maybe just getting hot and the season for patio furniture. In dallas in the fall it all goes on sale. Probably here season is year round. Something to spend more time looking for later on after I'm moved in. I needed a chair before tomorrow morning. I'll google search for a set I like after im moved in. 

 

I keep repeating I'll never move again. Bought a few shirts today too. I only came with 4 tee shirts thinking the truck hot on my heals. I'd pack more for a 7 day cruise than that. 

 

My house buyer in dallas called and said the next door neighbors tree fell over from the tornado and severely damaged the fence between us. I said ask him for his insurance, it's his tree. I have 0 trees. Our sales contract reads AS IS. But I've now got a damaged fence. New next door neighbor so far I'm not impressed with. He just moved in a couple months ago and has had two loud parties in his back yard. First one he rented one of those blow up jumping around play houses for kids. Must have a lot of family. I'm extra glad to not live next door to him. 

 

I know moving is the right thing for me. I hated that house, it was a money pit. Please please please let the moving truck arrive. And I want to live where I see water and nature and not a big city. 

[bobmacliberty]

2 hours ago, HBE4 said:

*HBE4's scale of success:

 

Making the Playoffs = A Good Year but expected

Winning Round 1 = Pretty Good Year

Winning Round 2 = Very Good Year

Winning Round 3 - Excellent Year

Winning Final Round  (Stanley Cup) = Over the moon, Fantastic Best Ever Year.

 

That's about the way that I feel about the Buffalo Bills.  But I've never had an over the moon, fantastic best ever year.  I saw this jersey the other day.  Still hurts.