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

[#55worktoplay]

1 hour ago, Keksie said:

Well we just found a sibling.  This one was in a different place but also has respiratory issues.  Sigh.  They really need to find other homes once they are well.  We already have 6. We do seem to be cat magnets.

Oh they are so cute. I can’t believe you got them in the house. My in laws barn cats don’t get anywhere near us. 

[SteelCityCruiser10]

My neighbor stopped me while walking Emma a few days ago to show me a picture of their cat that had gotten out & to let them know if I see him. Emma couldn’t sniff him out.  The next day I asked if they had found their cat.  She said that they ended up finding him the house!  

[lenquixote66]

6 hours ago, HBE4 said:

 

Totally understandable Lenny. Posting here can be a double-edge sword. An escape or link to something that you used to love to do but also a reminder that you are no longer doing it.

 

If you to take a break from time to time, that's okay but I hope you return. While I might not always comment or hit the like button, I always enjoy reading your posts & hope to continue reading them for a long time

Thanks,H.I wish I had the opportunity to meet you and several others.

I was on three cruises with Arzeena and her husband and seven cruises with Maple Leaf Voyage who posted here briefly in 2020.

Both couples were extremely nice .

I was also on a cruise wirh Marietta and Charlie but unfortunately we did not meet.

 

[Keksie]

59 minutes ago, #55worktoplay said:

Oh they are so cute. I can’t believe you got them in the house. My in laws barn cats don’t get anywhere near us. 

They were easy to catch because they are not feeling well.  We are going to work hard on socializing them so when they are healthy they eill be good pets

[#55worktoplay]

4 minutes ago, Keksie said:

They were easy to catch because they are not feeling well.  We are going to work hard on socializing them so when they are healthy they eill be good pets

So wonderful that you are going to nurse them and hopefully find good homes. They are certainly adorable. Do you know what is wrong with them?

[StanleyandGus]

16 minutes ago, Keksie said:

They were easy to catch because they are not feeling well.  We are going to work hard on socializing them so when they are healthy they eill be good pets

They are lucky little kittens! Hopefully their lives will be a lot better now.

[derorim]

3 hours ago, Lionesss said:

…Then the motor home goes into storage in a year round temp of 55 ish degrees facility. 

We just have to drain all the tanks/ lines. But do not need to winterize. 
 

 

Wampum Pennsylvania just a tad north of Pittsburgh it’s  the old limestone mine. 
 (Wampum mines) 

If interested in this mine google it. 
 

There is storage for just about anything. 
From cars boats RVs to documents and secure areas not accessible to the general public. (Alien spaceship ) 😉
 

You are escorted in by attendant as well as your ride home and when you are  done leaving your winter parking spot — you are to leave via a set tunnel. 

Then in the spring you call for an appointment to take it out. 
And you are Assigned an escort. 

This facility is massive. 
I always pray that no earthquake s happen when we’re there. 
 

It is amazing to see the strip mined tunnels.  
 

Be safe. 

I never heard of using a mine for a storage area. I had to look it up. Very interesting.

[helen haywood]

7 hours ago, HBE4 said:

 

Once in a great while my step daughter will need to borrow my car.  Weeks later, we may be in it together and my car will always connect to her phone first. Not sure why. We didn't realize that the first few times it happened.  First time, a text msg comes in from Susan (not her real name). As we both have friends named Susan, I just assumed it was my friend & hit the "read" button.

 

Wrong.

 

Fortunately , it was nothing personal or embarrassing but it clearly wasn't meant for me. 😆 

Our cars, Tahoes, are only able to link one phone at a time.  So if I get in the Tahoe by myself that my DH was just driving it will initially only be linked to his phone.  It will…on its own, realize his phone is out of range and search for another linked cellphone.  But since I don’t trust technology I don’t understand I make a point of going to Settings in the touch screen of the car and clicking the phone icon and selecting me to link to before I go anywhere.

 

If you and your step-daughter were both in the car after it had been linked to her phone it will stay linked to her phone unless you tell it otherwise.  
 

If there are cars that can simultaneously be linked to more than one phone, I’m not aware of that.

[Ocean Boy]

15 hours ago, A&L_Ont said:

I’ve always said, I’d rather heat my pool than the house. 😄

I don't have a pool and I'm still not fond of heating the house.

[Ocean Boy]

12 hours ago, HBE4 said:

 

Be careful what you're watching while sitting in the Hot Tub, just in case😉😇

 

Roughly 30 feet is typical of Bluetooth range, depending on how many obstacles (walls, floors, etc) are in the way. Outside with minimal obstacles, maybe longer? 

 

When doing outdoor work, I'll often have a Bluetooth speaker or headphones to listen to music. When I'm streaming music from the indoor Alexa until, I lose the signal about 10 feet away from the house. When streaming from my cell phone, which is sitting on the outdoor table, I feel like I can be much further away than 30 feet & still get a clear signal. 

 

Maybe it depends on which way the wind blows? 😁 (j/k)

 

Blue tooth, I think it is 5.4, has much better range. Since I got my Galaxy pro 3 earbuds I have found I can much better range around the Gym than I did with previous buds that I've used.

[Ocean Boy]

4 hours ago, Keksie said:

Well we just found a sibling.  This one was in a different place but also has respiratory issues.  Sigh.  They really need to find other homes once they are well.  We already have 6. We do seem to be cat magnets.

If you already have 6 what difference is there really between 6 and 8?🙂

[grapau27]

15 hours ago, lenquixote66 said:

Thanks very much,H.Now if only the rest of me was okay.I have 17 medical problems and for 2 there are no cures.I am severely depressed most of the time .Posting on CC helps a bit but reading about the activities that everyone is engaged in with the realization that I can no longer do any of it wants me at times to stop posting .

However,I enjoy the interaction with many of those who post here,one of whom is you.

I'm sorry to hear you are severely depressed most of the time Lenny.

You are a valued poster on here and have lots to share.

After my heart attack then a worsening arthritis prevents me doing activities like golf I previously did but friendly threads like this help me a lot.

Take care Lenny.

[HBE4]

6 hours ago, helen haywood said:

Our cars, Tahoes, are only able to link one phone at a time.  So if I get in the Tahoe by myself that my DH was just driving it will initially only be linked to his phone.  It will…on its own, realize his phone is out of range and search for another linked cellphone.  But since I don’t trust technology I don’t understand I make a point of going to Settings in the touch screen of the car and clicking the phone icon and selecting me to link to before I go anywhere.

 

If you and your step-daughter were both in the car after it had been linked to her phone it will stay linked to her phone unless you tell it otherwise.  
 

If there are cars that can simultaneously be linked to more than one phone, I’m not aware of that.

 

Only one phone at a time can be linked to my cars Bluetooth.  She will borrow my car & link her phone. Then I'll drive it 20 times by myself with just my phone linked and then we'll both be in the car & it'll link to her phone first. Not me, the primary driver & the most recent driver but her phone, even though it's been 20 days since she last used it.  She'll just shut off her phones Bluetooth & the car will then automatically link to my phone.

 

I just find it funny that my car prioritizes her phone & not mine. 🤨

[HBE4]

5 hours ago, Ocean Boy said:

If you already have 6 what difference is there really between 6 and 8?🙂

 

That's 33.3% more cats.😁

[bobmacliberty]

2 hours ago, HBE4 said:

 

Only one phone at a time can be linked to my cars Bluetooth.  She will borrow my car & link her phone. Then I'll drive it 20 times by myself with just my phone linked and then we'll both be in the car & it'll link to her phone first. Not me, the primary driver & the most recent driver but her phone, even though it's been 20 days since she last used it.  She'll just shut off her phones Bluetooth & the car will then automatically link to my phone.

 

I just find it funny that my car prioritizes her phone & not mine. 🤨

 

Both of our cars have a list of acceptable phones for linking.  The list is in priority order so if we both get into the same car with our phones, the phone higher on the list will connect.  We purposely have my phone listed first in my car, and Micheline's phone listed first in her car.  Maybe your car is the same and your stepdaughter's phone has priority?

[bobmacliberty]

9 hours ago, derorim said:

I never heard of using a mine for a storage area. I had to look it up. Very interesting.

 

Louisville, KY has a very large cavern/former limestone mine called the Mega Cavern that is used for storage, as well as several other tourism related things.  It has an underground zip line and ropes course, and they have seasonal drive through attractions like Christmas lights.  It used to be a secure location for several businesses.

[Keksie]

9 hours ago, #55worktoplay said:

So wonderful that you are going to nurse them and hopefully find good homes. They are certainly adorable. Do you know what is wrong with them?

Kittens are susceptible to respiratory illnesses.  I took the first one to the vet already and he said it was mild and gave me some antibiotics.  The second one seems slightly sicker and has an appointment Monday morning.  In the mean time I can give it antibiotics and warm compresses on it's eyes.  Probably because it was out in the cold an extra night.  

 

They look better this morning and are eating well.

[Keksie]

2 hours ago, HBE4 said:

 

That's 33.3% more cats.😁

Which equates to 33.3% more food and output.  Sigh.

[Ocean Boy]

49 minutes ago, Keksie said:

Which equates to 33.3% more food and output.  Sigh.

If you use RCI math the numbers will show that you actually make money by keeping the kittens.

[Keksie]

11 minutes ago, Ocean Boy said:

If you use RCI math the numbers will show that you actually make money by keeping the kittens.

I could go with that.  I miss having an orange kitten and who could say no to a nice tabby.  

[Keksie]

They look better this morning.

 

[bobmacliberty]

1 hour ago, Keksie said:

They look better this morning.

 

 

The animal world needs to give you some sort of award for all that you do for them.

[derorim]

3 hours ago, bobmacliberty said:

 

Louisville, KY has a very large cavern/former limestone mine called the Mega Cavern that is used for storage, as well as several other tourism related things.  It has an underground zip line and ropes course, and they have seasonal drive through attractions like Christmas lights.  It used to be a secure location for several businesses.

Wow, very cool. I'm sure they didn't have that when I lived there 65 years ago. 😄

[Keksie]

1 hour ago, bobmacliberty said:

 

The animal world needs to give you some sort of award for all that you do for them.

That is why I volunteer at the refuge.  Big reward for getting to take care of them plus I can't take them home.  Lol

[FromSea2ShiningSea]

Flying high above the clouds, we had a smooth flight to Oahu, Hawaii yesterday.

A partial view of the sunset from the side of our balcony at the Hilton Hawaiian Village.