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

[dani negreanu]

 

My mood today mirrors this pic....

 

RIP Queen Elizabeth II, you'll be thoroughly missed 😢.

 

[Ocean Boy]

1 hour ago, Ozark_Kid said:

@Ocean Boy can a person eat to much shrimp? If so, how much should I limit myself to eating?

The issue with shrimp, as with most shellfish, is cholesterol. Three ounces of shrimp contains around 160 mg of cholesterol. The recommendations are to keep daily cholesterol intake from all of your food sources to under 300 mg. 

[Ozark_Kid]

11 minutes ago, Ocean Boy said:

The issue with shrimp, as with most shellfish, is cholesterol. Three ounces of shrimp contains around 160 mg of cholesterol. The recommendations are to keep daily cholesterol intake from all of your food sources to under 300 mg. 

Wow thanks.  I did not know that.  Not living around Seafood sources I chow down on it when I am.  Usually a lot of shrimp.   

[brillohead]

16 minutes ago, Ocean Boy said:

The issue with shrimp, as with most shellfish, is cholesterol. Three ounces of shrimp contains around 160 mg of cholesterol. The recommendations are to keep daily cholesterol intake from all of your food sources to under 300 mg. 

I don't need this kind of negativity in my life!  🤣

[Ozark_Kid]

I thought the Zucchini Caden picked Tuesday was big but then they sent me one they picked yesterday. 

 

[Sea Dog]

39 minutes ago, h20skibum said:

The second “and then……” from our somewhat normal day.

 

I had just fallen asleep, when Susan woke me up.  She said our daughter just called, and said she tested positive for Covid.  She wanted us to test right away to see if we had it.  Now, I don’t function the best when awakening from a deep sleep, but I managed to find a couple of our tests, and tested both of us.  We were both negative. 
 

So our daughter wanted to go to the ER to have everything checked, probably because of everything else she has been going through.  
 

10:30 at night is not the best time to visit the ER, although I don’t know if there is ever a good time.  The one person they were just getting around to seeing, said they had been waiting 7 hours.  So she called some other hospitals to ask them what their wait times were.  “Oh, we aren’t allowed to tell anyone that!”

 

They checked her all out, wrote her a script, and at 3 am, we got to see the heard of deer that visits our yard.   So much for our dreams of a good night sleep.

 

The good thing, is that her symptoms are mild, but the bad thing is her next treatment is now delayed until the 26th because of Covid.  
 

So where did she get it?  Probably from a teacher who dropped off something our grandson had forgot at school.  About two days after she dropped it off, she called our daughter to let her know she just tested positive.

 

and then……

 

 

Like I said when it rains it pours. I'm glad her symptoms are mild. Hang in there my friend.

 

 

29 minutes ago, Ocean Boy said:

The issue with shrimp, as with most shellfish, is cholesterol. Three ounces of shrimp contains around 160 mg of cholesterol. The recommendations are to keep daily cholesterol intake from all of your food sources to under 300 mg. 

 

Well looks like I am screwed on Symphony next weekend. I've never met a shrimp cocktail I didn't like. 😉

[bobmacliberty]

47 minutes ago, h20skibum said:

and then……

 

Oh no.  Please...no more.  That's enough.

[bobmacliberty]

38 minutes ago, Ocean Boy said:

The issue with shrimp, as with most shellfish, is cholesterol. Three ounces of shrimp contains around 160 mg of cholesterol. The recommendations are to keep daily cholesterol intake from all of your food sources to under 300 mg. 

 

And to make things worse, shellfish (and fish in general) often contains enough mercury that it's recommended to eat no more than 12 ounces of shellfish a week to avoid mercury build-up in your system.  I love all forms of shellfish (will probably have mussels tonight for dinner), and really love tuna, but I try to limit my intake of both.

[Ocean Boy]

14 minutes ago, Sea Dog said:

 

 

Like I said when it rains it pours. I'm glad her symptoms are mild. Hang in there my friend.

 

 

 

Well looks like I am screwed on Symphony next weekend. I've never met a shrimp cocktail I didn't like. 😉

You could always start a cholestetol deficient diet now to make up for what you do during cruise week.😉 Besides, everyone knows that recommended daily allowances don't apply to the cruise ship universe.😇

[d9704011]

8 minutes ago, Ocean Boy said:

You could always start a cholestetol deficient diet now to make up for what you do during cruise week.😉 Besides, everyone knows that recommended daily allowances don't apply to the cruise ship universe.😇

Well stated.  I've cut way down on decadent desserts in advance of next week's Med cruise.

[aussielozzie18]

Got a text msg on Thursday  from the specialist confirming my appointment for next week.  As it’s booked a year ahead, I had understandably completely forgotten about it. Did not want to have to reschedule  so it sent me into a minor panic.  Very lucky that the GP could see me that afternoon to get a referral, the private hospital could give me a next day appointment for the scans and my very understanding boss permitted me to have time off at very short notice.

So off to hospital yesterday. Took photo of car in multi-story carpark so I could find it later, watched a lovely video of somewhere in Europe during a short wait, had wonderful staff attend me during the various scans and finished off with a superb lunch of a salmon bruschetta with a large coffee in the very nice onsite cafe. In the afternoon, we drove over to dads, sat in the sun and chatted on dad’s deck then wandered up to dad’s veggie patch and DD collected some delicious snow peas.

Now, it’s early Saturday morning here.  Overcast but sun is expected to come out.  DH has left already for his 40km Walk Bondi to Kirribilli. I have plans to do a bushwalk hoping to see more Spring Wildflowers.

Hope you all have a lovely evening and day tomorrow.

[OnTheJourney]

20 hours ago, BonTexasNY said:

I bet I would have been on Candid Camera.

LOL...seriously! There have been so many instances where I've said exactly the same thing!!! 

[h20skibum]

The third “and then…..” is not specifically one from yesterday, but just one more thing my daughter’s family has been dealing with. 

 

I know there are many pet lovers on here.  Their “Lucy” has been with them for 16 years, and now shows signs she is reaching the end of her life.  

 

Lucy

 

I am afraid the grandkids will soon be dealing with the loss of the only pet they have ever known.   It is hard to tell how they have been processing all the changes they see taking place right now. 

[Keksie]

6 minutes ago, h20skibum said:

The third “and then…..” is not specifically one from yesterday, but just one more thing my daughter’s family has been dealing with. 

 

I know there are many pet lovers on here.  Their “Lucy” has been with them for 16 years, and now shows signs she is reaching the end of her life.  

 

Lucy

 

I am afraid the grandkids will soon be dealing with the loss of the only pet they have ever known.   It is hard to tell how they have been processing all the changes they see taking place right now. 

That is a lot for the kids to deal with.  My prayers are with you and your family.  

[Sunshine3601]

11 hours ago, taznremmy said:

Such a variety of landscapes.

 

Your photos show how Majestic Iceland truly is.     I am definitely planning on a cruise to Iceland in my future😀    

Edited September 9, 2022 by Sunshine3601

[Ozark_Kid]

@Sea Dog Just met Dave!  He was so excited when I told him you said hi.  He does play well.

[A&L_Ont]

15 hours ago, sgmn said:

So feeling a bit weepy this morning  especially after reading all the tributes to Her Majesty in the news from around the world.  We were planning to go up to London this weekend to visit friends and my friend has said she wants to lay flowers at Buckingham Palace, so we will be going there tomorrow. 

 

I feel almost that for our boomer generation that have lost our mums, almost like I'm reliving a second maternal death. She was so much the Mother of our country 

My mom has felt the same these last few days. The Queen was very much like my mom’s mother; from looks to mannerisms. Just no jewels and titles.
 

I also feel like I lost a grandmother. 

[A&L_Ont]

3 hours ago, h20skibum said:

The second “and then……” from our somewhat normal day.

I wish you could have more of those normal days. ❤️

[Sunshine3601]

19 hours ago, George C said:

Started day good found our my brain tumor is still the same small size as it was two years ago. Also our favorite football team Buffalo Bills had a great win against the defending super bowl winner .

   But super down my mom is in the hospital for last few days and sick to return to her apartment since she will need around the clock care , she is 96 and had no pain before recent problems, I doubt she will be around much longer , luckily my sister and her family are there . She will be extremely unhappy with nursing home or hospice which she will need . 

Happy to hear nothing has changed with your brain tumor.     Sorry to hear about your Mom.    Hopefully she is not in any pain now.   🙏

[Sunshine3601]

6 hours ago, ownedbypets said:

This was my conversation while putting my groceries in the car

 

Homeless man: Do you have any cash?

Me: I'm sorry, I don't

 

HM: Can you drive me to Burger King?

Me: No, but you are more than welcome to take something out of my bags

 

HM: I WANT BURGER KING!

Me: Sorry

 

HM: F*** you, as he walks away.

 

Many years ago, when I was late teens or early 20's I was on the Atlantic City boardwalk early evening and had my first run in with a homeless person.    He kept following us and demanding money to the point I was getting scared.    I had been told my parents prior to this experience to never give Money to a homeless person as it will just feed their drug habit.     So I asked him if he wanted a slice of pizza or just then I saw McDonald's or Burger King was just down the block.   He was so thrilled I offered so we all walked into whichever place it was and I bought him a bunch of items (as much as I could afford at that age).     He kept blessing me and I felt sorry for him and was happy that I helped.    I try to help someone when I can but if they are rude and obnoxious then forget it. 

[Sunshine3601]

3 hours ago, Ozark_Kid said:

I thought the Zucchini Caden picked Tuesday was big but then they sent me one they picked yesterday. 

 

Wow!   It almost as biggy as Kenzie.    I love this sweet little girl.    Such a cute dress too!

Edited September 9, 2022 by Sunshine3601

[Sunshine3601]

3 hours ago, h20skibum said:

The second “and then……” from our somewhat normal day.

 

I had just fallen asleep, when Susan woke me up.  She said our daughter just called, and said she tested positive for Covid.  She wanted us to test right away to see if we had it.  Now, I don’t function the best when awakening from a deep sleep, but I managed to find a couple of our tests, and tested both of us.  We were both negative. 
 

So our daughter wanted to go to the ER to have everything checked, probably because of everything else she has been going through.  
 

10:30 at night is not the best time to visit the ER, although I don’t know if there is ever a good time.  The one person they were just getting around to seeing, said they had been waiting 7 hours.  So she called some other hospitals to ask them what their wait times were.  “Oh, we aren’t allowed to tell anyone that!”

 

They checked her all out, wrote her a script, and at 3 am, we got to see the heard of deer that visits our yard.   So much for our dreams of a good night sleep.

 

The good thing, is that her symptoms are mild, but the bad thing is her next treatment is now delayed until the 26th because of Covid.  
 

So where did she get it?  Probably from a teacher who dropped off something our grandson had forgot at school.  About two days after she dropped it off, she called our daughter to let her know she just tested positive.

 

and then……

Sorry to hear she now has covid.    I hope her symptoms remain mild.   

 

Best to drinks plenty of water/fluids😀

[Sunshine3601]

2 hours ago, bobmacliberty said:

 

And to make things worse, shellfish (and fish in general) often contains enough mercury that it's recommended to eat no more than 12 ounces of shellfish a week to avoid mercury build-up in your system.  I love all forms of shellfish (will probably have mussels tonight for dinner), and really love tuna, but I try to limit my intake of both.

Same here.    I made coconut shrimp with extra large jumbo shrimp and I had at least 6 of them for dinner, then some for lunch the next day and I had a tuna sandwich for lunch today.    Oh no!

[Sunshine3601]

2 hours ago, Ocean Boy said:

You could always start a cholestetol deficient diet now to make up for what you do during cruise week.😉 Besides, everyone knows that recommended daily allowances don't apply to the cruise ship universe.😇

Eric is always the opposite of a "normal" cruiser.   He usually losses a couple pounds and docs love his blood work after he gets home from a cruise.    

I tell my doc I don't want labs for at least a month after I get home from a cruise.    I don't want to see my numbers after all the rich delicious food😁

[A&L_Ont]

I saw this yesterday on one of my Gear Head FB pages that I’m a member of, here in Canada. So much more than a Monarch.