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

[h20skibum]

4 minutes ago, Jimbo said:

Our Lucy says "Hello"

I think Ricky got his name because their old cat was Lucy.  
 

Who knew these young kids even heard of Lucy and Ricky?

[Sunshine3601]

21 minutes ago, Jimbo said:

Our Lucy says "Hello"

 

 

 

 

Hi cute Lucy😃

[Bailey & Sophie]

2 hours ago, h20skibum said:

 

 

 

 

This one is my fav pic so far. Beautiful kitty.

I think Ricky knew your grandson needed some extra love! They will be a great pair.

[Ozark_Kid]

3 hours ago, Sunshine3601 said:

@Ozark_Kidtoday I placed all my remaining compost on top of the garden beds.   

  This is my first winter prep with core gardening system.  Is there anything else I should do for the winter?

Started new compost with mulched leaves and cut grass.  Plenty of that for a good compost starter.

We finished our neighbors lawn around 3 pm.   Gorgeous day!

But our trees are nowhere near done shedding their leaves.

There is nothing to do now for the core gardening system.   The only reason I put more straw in a few weeks ago was because I am growing garlic in 4 beds.  I may have to add more mid summer.   I probably didn't have to do it.

We have a large tree in the front yard that starts dropping leaves about a month or so before the other trees.  Not sure why.  

[Jimbo]

29 minutes ago, Sunshine3601 said:

Hi cute Lucy😃

Watching Sunday Football with me now,she doesn't talk much.

 

 

 

 

 

Edited October 31, 2022 by Jimbo

[aussielozzie18]

2 hours ago, h20skibum said:

 

I know I posted a couple weeks ago that my daughter’s cat, Lucy, passed away.   It was the only pet my grandkids had ever had, and they took it very hard.

 

My grandson probably took it the hardest.  He went from “I don’t think I want another pet.” to…”It will probably take me a couple weeks to love another pet.”

 

Meet Ricky Ricardo

 

Ricky is 4 months old

 

 

He has moved right in

 

 

And evidently, Ricky has managed to shorten that 2 week estimate, for my grandson to love a new pet, to one day.

 

He just curls up on his lap and follows him around. 

Ricky is a handsome boy.  So lovely to read he has taken a shine to your grandson and bonding so well.

[aussielozzie18]

@FromSea2ShiningSea Beautiful photos!  Pleased the unexpected land holiday worked out so well for you.  Have a fab cruise.

[aussielozzie18]

Happy belated birthday @grapau27.  Looks like  you had a lovely birthday dinner with Pauline & your Sarah.

[aussielozzie18]

Not sure if we are behind with our  new movie releases here compared to the USA and the UK but if you are looking for a

 feelgood movie to see at the cinema  with your mom or your sister, this heartwarming British new release is a lovely movie to see.

 

[aussielozzie18]

My friend was lucky enough to have these two gorgeous Tawny Frogmouths (not owls) in her garden on the weekend.

 

They are usually good at camouflage

[aussielozzie18]

Absolutely glorious weather in Sydney in the weekend.  Best weather we have had in months.  Renee picked the best day for her sail into Sydney.

Beautiful weather for outdoor functions for birthdays & early Christmas parties of which we had both.

@ReneeFLL your sail in photos to Sydney are stunning.

[aussielozzie18]

On Sunday, we did a gorgeous bushwalk in Middle Harbour in the morning.  Camp Cove - just beautiful.

 

 

 

 

 

[Lionesss]

2 hours ago, Luckynana said:

@Lionesssit looks like the baby shower was a success!!  Have your daughter and SIL decided on a name for your new granddaughter-to-be?

Yes

 

Zoey. 
 

❤️

[aussielozzie18]

The homes in this area went big on Halloween decorations.  Tried to get DH to stop and take some photos but he was hungry after our walk and needed lunch before we headed to the beach.  
First swim of the season for DH who said the water temp is still chilly.  I was happy to do the headland walk then sit in the shade while my friend came me live house auction updates.

 

 

 

 

[aussielozzie18]

Beans & first strawberries from Dad’s garden.  

He has given 

lots of broad beans away to neighbours and friends.

[aussielozzie18]

We have an upcoming road trip booked where they are forecasting snow this week.  Hoping it won’t impact our plans but will have to wait & see.

[Jimbo]

2 hours ago, Sunshine3601 said:

We blow, rake and mulch our leaves with mower.  We have yard waste pick up every Monday starting in the spring thru beginning of December.   I put some of the mulched ones in my composter and put some others in a small gully at the rear of our yard behind the shed and garden beds.   

The very last batch around Thanksgiving I put a thick layer of mulched leaves on top of our garden beds, rose beds, etc.

Arent you glad you asked😁

The ones we rake we put in trash cans for yard waste collection. 

Haven't picked up a rake in 2 years. This house only has like 8 trees with leaves. They fall off and 2 or 3 days later after the wind picks up  they are gone. I just keep the grass cut low in the fall and there is no way for the leaves to stick around.

 

I think most blow across the field behind our house and are never seen again 🙂

[derorim]

4 hours ago, h20skibum said:

 

I know I posted a couple weeks ago that my daughter’s cat, Lucy, passed away.   It was the only pet my grandkids had ever had, and they took it very hard.

 

My grandson probably took it the hardest.  He went from “I don’t think I want another pet.” to…”It will probably take me a couple weeks to love another pet.”

 

Meet Ricky Ricardo

 

Ricky is 4 months old

 

 

He has moved right in

 

 

And evidently, Ricky has managed to shorten that 2 week estimate, for my grandson to love a new pet, to one day.

 

He just curls up on his lap and follows him around. 

It’s obvious that Ricky is feeling the love in that house. He looks so content. What a lovely addition to the family. 

[TravelGirlinDallas]

Today is our Lucy’s first anniversary of joining our family. ❤️ She just turned six years old this month. 

 

[ReneeFLL]

 

On 10/30/2022 at 3:09 AM, brillohead said:

Renee, I don't see that anyone has posted this yet:

 

Thanks for the info. Unfortunately the guy didn’t show up on the last day for coffee and the others didn’t know how to get in touch with him. Hope he was able to do something with it.
 

On 10/30/2022 at 3:14 AM, brillohead said:

Hey @Sea Dog here's the video of Nover and the Baton Rouge 2.5 !!!  Gosh it's nice to be on Symphony with real Wi-Fi after four weeks on Explorer!

 

 

 

We did a TP on the Explorer and the internet was absolutely horrible.

[StanleyandGus]

4 hours ago, h20skibum said:

Meet Ricky Ricardo

Ricky is beautiful!

[ReneeFLL]

On 10/30/2022 at 12:58 AM, Sea Dog said:

It's official! I am now a member of the big boys club and can eat at the adults table. Thank you Royal double points promotion. Gold to Diamond in 5 cruises.

 

Congrats, now you will be able to hang with us in the D lounge on Bella’s cruise.

 

On 10/30/2022 at 5:51 AM, jagsfan said:

Your patients will be heartbroken when you do retire. So hang on as long as you can do a great job for them, and you feel fulfilled  by doing it. 
 

Patients versus cruising? I know which way I would go. 🍹 🛳
 

On 10/30/2022 at 1:04 PM, xpcdoojk said:

It is generally lit up enough at night to still be able to take pictures.  I was able with my Iphone in 2018 when we departed.  

It ended up good that we were delayed. They lit up the Opera House with colors and there was a fireworks display. Pictures on that later.

[Coralc]

1 hour ago, aussielozzie18 said:

My friend was lucky enough to have these two gorgeous Tawny Frogmouths (not owls) in her garden on the weekend.

 

They are usually good at camouflage

 

You have the most interesting animals! I had never heard of Frogmouths. ☺️

[ReneeFLL]

12 hours ago, mo&fran said:

…The prize for this cruise will be that we will hit the magic 700 points on the last day…

Congrats on making Pinnacle.
 

5 hours ago, h20skibum said:

 

I know I posted a couple weeks ago that my daughter’s cat, Lucy, passed away.   It was the only pet my grandkids had ever had, and they took it very hard.

 

My grandson probably took it the hardest.  He went from “I don’t think I want another pet.” to…”It will probably take me a couple weeks to love another pet.”

 

Meet Ricky Ricardo

 

Ricky is 4 months old

 

 

He has moved right in

 

 

And evidently, Ricky has managed to shorten that 2 week estimate, for my grandson to love a new pet, to one day.

 

He just curls up on his lap and follows him around. 

What a handsome boy. Ricky must have sensed some sadness in your grandson. Glad they found each other.

 

4 hours ago, FromSea2ShiningSea said:

Tonight is the last night of our impromptu Tuscan Holiday adventure.  While we missed our Holy Land/Greece cruise, we really did enjoy these last 12 days of visiting the Tuscany areas.  Everything happens for a reason and I don’t regret the sudden change in plans.  It gave us the opportunity to do this land tour which we otherwise probably would not have done.  We will get to the Holy Land another time.  So, tomorrow we will take the train to Civitavecchia and try for Odyssey 2.0.  We did the Abbott eMed test yesterday and both are negative so we should be good to go.  We will see you onboard.  Until then, here’s a few more pictures…

 

Sunrise this morning…

 

 

The swimming pool

 

A view of the resort from the water

 

Sunset tonight

 

Beautiful pictures and happy you passed your covid test.

[ReneeFLL]

1 hour ago, aussielozzie18 said:

Absolutely glorious weather in Sydney in the weekend.  Best weather we have had in months.  Renee picked the best day for her sail into Sydney.

Beautiful weather for outdoor functions for birthdays & early Christmas parties of which we had both.

@ReneeFLL your sail in photos to Sydney are stunning.

It was great to be back again. The sail away was also beautiful with fireworks. Not sure why they had them, but they were pretty.

 

1 hour ago, aussielozzie18 said:

Beans & first strawberries from Dad’s garden.  

He has given 

lots of broad beans away to neighbours and friends.

Nice orchid. Dendrobium densiflorum?