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

[A&L_Ont]

It may have been quiet for Lucy but about 2pm Lisa heard the firehall siren go off once and minutes later it went again. Within 5 minutes we heard we heard multiple sirens over an extended period of time. A little bit of time later we started to see more cars on our road, which means something happened on the highway.  About 40 minutes later a medivac chopper flew over our farm. That’s when we knew something big was going on. 
 

I would not be sharing this except for the fact that after being extracted with the jaws of life, the driver walked to the ambulance. After they got into the ambulance, 10 minutes later the air ambulance left and minutes later the regular ambulance departed as well with the driver. Our local tow company was waiting along with two hydro trucks to clear the scene and replace the broken hydro post.
 

On a side note all of our local fire department crew are volunteers.  When the siren blows at the hall and we hear it from a couple miles away, we know something is going on. 

 

Chopper coming in. 
 

 

 

Lisa and Owen went down to see what was happening as the accident was diagonally across the road from one of our farms. The volunteers drive their own cars to the emergency location if they can not get to the hall quick enough to be on the truck.  The come from from their homes or jobs. The Provincial Police had the road shut at each end and traffic detoured around the concession.  Only a few ended up on our road. 
 

 

 

Fire crew removed the windshield and did some extra work to the car.  Hydro crews were there to shut the power down for safety.  I have no idea how the pole got broken and there was only one car involved. 
 

 

 

You can see the driver being escorted by the fire crew. It is amazing that they walked away.  As I said before I would not be sharing this if the outcome was different. Tomorrow when I drive by I’ll look for skid marks and where they entered the ditch to figure out what happened. It’s a miracle this was not as serious as it could have been. 

 

 

 

 

 

I was working at the barn within eyesight of the accident.  The far video is mine, to where you see our farm that goes to the highway, and the near is Lisa’s. The traffic is the busiest I have ever seen on our gravel road. 

 

 

[Sea Dog]

Tonight Cruizin’ with cocktails with Below Deck Med. Tonight a French Manhattan.

 

 

 

French Manhattan

1.5 oz Cognac

1.5 oz Sweet Vermouth 

1/4 oz Grand Marnier or Cointreau 

1 dash Angostura

1Dash Orange Bitters

Cherry Garnish

[Ozark_Kid]

23 minutes ago, A&L_Ont said:

It may have been quiet for Lucy but about 2pm Lisa heard the firehall siren go off once and minutes later it went again. Within 5 minutes we heard we heard multiple sirens over an extended period of time. A little bit of time later we started to see more cars on our road, which means something happened on the highway.  About 40 minutes later a medivac chopper flew over our farm. That’s when we knew something big was going on. 
 

I would not be sharing this except for the fact that after being extracted with the jaws of life, the driver walked to the ambulance. After they got into the ambulance, 10 minutes later the air ambulance left and minutes later the regular ambulance departed as well with the driver. Our local tow company was waiting along with two hydro trucks to clear the scene and replace the broken hydro post.
 

On a side note all of our local fire department crew are volunteers.  When the siren blows at the hall and we hear it from a couple miles away, we know something is going on. 

 

Chopper coming in. 
 

 

 

Lisa and Owen went down to see what was happening as the accident was diagonally across the road from one of our farms. The volunteers drive their own cars to the emergency location if they can not get to the hall quick enough to be on the truck.  The come from from their homes or jobs. The Provincial Police had the road shut at each end and traffic detoured around the concession.  Only a few ended up on our road. 
 

 

 

Fire crew removed the windshield and did some extra work to the car.  Hydro crews were there to shut the power down for safety.  I have no idea how the pole got broken and there was only one car involved. 
 

 

 

You can see the driver being escorted by the fire crew. It is amazing that they walked away.  As I said before I would not be sharing this if the outcome was different. Tomorrow when I drive by I’ll look for skid marks and where they entered the ditch to figure out what happened. It’s a miracle this was not as serious as it could have been. 

 

 

 

 

 

I was working at the barn within eyesight of the accident.  The far video is mine, to where you see our farm that goes to the highway, and the near is Lisa’s. The traffic is the busiest I have ever seen on our gravel road. 

 

 

Wow.  Amazing he was able to walk away from that.  Thankful js ok.

[Coralc]

Interesting rescue. I'm glad it turned out okay. Is that safflower, Andrew? @A&L_Ont And another question, is it wet, or is that dust on the road being kicked up by the vehicles?

[helen haywood]

4 hours ago, Sea Dog said:

I do too. Jazz is my favorite to play as a drummer and especially Big Band. I was lucky to play with several big bands over my career as a pro. Remind me near Christmas and I’ll post a video of me playing “Greensleeves.” In the recording studio.

I really want to see this video!  Not sure I’ll remember near Christmas, though.  😉  Could you make a note on your phone or calendar to post it?

 

But wait a minute, don’t you start decorating for Christmas pretty soon anyway?

[A&L_Ont]

55 minutes ago, Coralc said:

Interesting rescue. I'm glad it turned out okay. Is that safflower, Andrew? @A&L_Ont And another question, is it wet, or is that dust on the road being kicked up by the vehicles?

Yes, that’s dust on our road. Some were driving quicker than others. In fact Lisa’s Uncle came along and we chatted for a couple minutes. He lives about 10 minutes away from us.
 

As for your other question, it is a bean field with a few stalks of volunteer corn.  I think you are seeing the corn stalk and wonder if it is a sunflower. 

[Coralc]

16 minutes ago, A&L_Ont said:

Yes, that’s dust on our road. Some were driving quicker than others. In fact Lisa’s Uncle came along and we chatted for a couple minutes. He lives about 10 minutes away from us.
 

As for your other question, it is a bean field with a few stalks of volunteer corn.  I think you are seeing the corn stalk and wonder if it is a sunflower. 

Thanks. We are always driving past various fields in California. And Bill asks what sort of field crop. And as an ag biologist, you would think I would know. But I don't. Our county is mostly wine grapes. I don't think I have ever seen a bean field. TY. 🙂

[brillohead]

9 hours ago, HBE4 said:

Sadly, that is the way it is with most families. When my parents were still alive, it fell upon me & my older sister to do 90% of the care taking while my other 2 siblings seem to always have an excuse as to why they couldn't help out.

 

I'm not complaining though, looking back, the time I spent with my parents in there final years is (mostly) precious and I feel like the other 2 siblings missed out.

My mother kicked me out of the family twenty years ago, so I got out of that end of things with my family of origin.  (Getting disowned was the best thing that ever happened to me, aside from the birth of my son!)

However, I have "surrogate parents" that I met about 18 years ago.  Even though they have four children of their own who are my age, I am the Responsible Kid.  I'm their patient advocate when they go to the hospital, I'm the one who spends the night with them at the hospital, and I'm the executor of their estate.  I now live a couple states away, and I'm still in almost daily contact with them.  

Makes me wonder what my life might have been like if I'd grown up with a functional family... but at least I broke the cycle and raised my son well.  

[broadwaybaby123]

3 hours ago, lenquixote66 said:

 

He has been working there for many years.He endeavors to arrange interesting activities .

Same! I've been doing it for 15 years and just landed my dream job last year. There's one I can't wait for: my friends and I from our sister communities are partnering together once a month for the next 3 months to do a Lip Sync Battle at each community!

Edited August 20, 2022 by broadwaybaby123

[harryfat1]

Instead of reporting on Alaska ports that most people don't care about, let's switch it up to see some Princess cruise food from MDR:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Princess Love Boat Dream Heart Shape Dessert.  Available Nightly.

 

 

Everyone gets a personal sized Baked Alaska

 

 

 

[aussielozzie18]

11 hours ago, jagsfan said:

I remember streets lined with wattle trees in Canberra. It was a gorgeous sight!

Thanks for sharing these photos. 

That would have been lovely.  We don’t get there often enough but I always enjoy a weekend away in Canberra.

[aussielozzie18]

First walk in the city for months.  Sunny but cool Saturday in Sydney.  Barangaroo has a popular walking track by the water and there are currently 30 painted whale tails to see along the walk from Barangaroo to Darling Harbour and beyond.

 

 

 

 

 

 

[aussielozzie18]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Barangaroo Reserve always offers a nice view of the Harbour Bridge and has a permanent outdoor video welcoming visitors to Gadigal Country.

[aussielozzie18]

From Barangaroo walked across the CBD to the Art Gallery of NSW.  They have redesigned their gallery space.  Had a nice lunch in their onsite cafe of salmon finger sandwiches and a chai latte then had a pleasant wander through the updated spacious galleries.   From the Art Gallery it’s a short walk to the Botanical Gardens.

 

 

 

Ducked into the art gallery shop to buy an umbrella as the skies looked a bit threatening over the Opera House.

 

But nothing eventuated so if this cruise ship is departing tonight they should have a nice sail away.

 

 

[Coralc]

6 minutes ago, aussielozzie18 said:

From Barangaroo walked across the CBD to the Art Gallery of NSW.  They have redesigned their gallery space.  Had a nice lunch in their onsite cafe of salmon finger sandwiches and a chai latte then had a pleasant wander through the updated spacious galleries.   From the Art Gallery it’s a short walk to the Botanical Gardens.

 

Ducked into the art gallery shop to buy an umbrella as the skies looked a bit threatening over the Opera House.

 

But nothing eventuated so if this cruise ship is departing tonight they should have a nice sail away.

It is so interesting to see your photos! Tulips in your spring and late summer here. 🙂You are heading into spring, and we are moving to fall. Just fascinating, and we can watch your summer, Santa on a surfboard, while some of the country has snow.! 🙂

[taznremmy]

5 hours ago, Sea Dog said:

Tonight Cruizin’ with cocktails with Below Deck Med. Tonight a French Manhattan.

 

 

 

French Manhattan

1.5 oz Cognac

1.5 oz Sweet Vermouth 

1/4 oz Grand Marnier or Cointreau 

1 dash Angostura

1Dash Orange Bitters

Cherry Garnish

Yum.....I will definitely be trying that!  Thank you!

[grapau27]

7 hours ago, Sea Dog said:

Tonight Cruizin’ with cocktails with Below Deck Med. Tonight a French Manhattan.

 

 

 

French Manhattan

1.5 oz Cognac

1.5 oz Sweet Vermouth 

1/4 oz Grand Marnier or Cointreau 

1 dash Angostura

1Dash Orange Bitters

Cherry Garnish

Our current BD finished last night 

It was March 20th 2020 and Captain Lee said the last 2 charters had been cancelled because of the pandemic and they all left the yacht 

My Sienna to go home.

 

[grapau27]

2 hours ago, aussielozzie18 said:

From Barangaroo walked across the CBD to the Art Gallery of NSW.  They have redesigned their gallery space.  Had a nice lunch in their onsite cafe of salmon finger sandwiches and a chai latte then had a pleasant wander through the updated spacious galleries.   From the Art Gallery it’s a short walk to the Botanical Gardens.

 

 

 

Ducked into the art gallery shop to buy an umbrella as the skies looked a bit threatening over the Opera House.

 

But nothing eventuated so if this cruise ship is departing tonight they should have a nice sail away.

 

 

Awesome photos.

Thank you for posting them.

It is 65°F and cloudy here at 10. 23am in North East England.

Graham.

[brillohead]

3 hours ago, aussielozzie18 said:

First walk in the city for months.  Sunny but cool Saturday in Sydney.  Barangaroo has a popular walking track by the water and there are currently 30 painted whale tails to see along the walk from Barangaroo to Darling Harbour and beyond.

 

 

 

 

 

 

If they did that here in the USA, some idiot would start a protest that it "objectifies whales" or some other stupid idea!!!

Love all the bright colors!  

[bobmacliberty]

10 hours ago, helen haywood said:

I really want to see this video!  Not sure I’ll remember near Christmas, though.  😉  Could you make a note on your phone or calendar to post it?

 

But wait a minute, don’t you start decorating for Christmas pretty soon anyway?

 

I like your thinking.  For Greg, it must be the start of Christmas season right about now.  And who ever said that you can only listen to Greensleeves at Christmas time?  

[bobmacliberty]

8 hours ago, broadwaybaby123 said:

Same! I've been doing it for 15 years and just landed my dream job last year. There's one I can't wait for: my friends and I from our sister communities are partnering together once a month for the next 3 months to do a Lip Sync Battle at each community!

 

That would be fun to watch, especially if they go all out like they do on the TV show.

[HBE4]

32 minutes ago, bobmacliberty said:

 

I like your thinking.  For Greg, it must be the start of Christmas season right about now.  And who ever said that you can only listen to Greensleeves at Christmas time?  

 

The Hallmark channel had Christmas in July movie marathon.  And I'm pretty sure within the next 2 weeks, stores will put out Christmas decorations. So why not some Greensleves in August? 

[broadwaybaby123]

32 minutes ago, bobmacliberty said:

 

That would be fun to watch, especially if they go all out like they do on the TV show.

That's the plan!  One asked if I felt comfortable doing it, I turned right to her (after having done SEVERAL theater productions and concerts) and said "Have we met?" 😄

[Lionesss]

Good morning

 

Today when I woke up I checked my cruise point status on RCI.

 

We returned home this past Sunday August 14, and our 8 day cruise gave us 32 points, during that promotion from last year.

 

Now mind you, we have a long long long way to get to Pinnacle, but Diamond + will just have to do for many years to come.

However to those of you who are Pinnacle.....................well done, and enjoy.  I can only imagine the memories you have of being able to cruise so often.

 

Take care

[Jimbo]

13 minutes ago, Lionesss said:

Good morning

 

Today when I woke up I checked my cruise point status on RCI.

 

We returned home this past Sunday August 14, and our 8 day cruise gave us 32 points, during that promotion from last year.

 

Now mind you, we have a long long long way to get to Pinnacle, but Diamond + will just have to do for many years to come.

However to those of you who are Pinnacle.....................well done, and enjoy.  I can only imagine the memories you have of being able to cruise so often.

 

Take care

Assume you were in a Suite for the 32 pts?