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

[h20skibum]

1 hour ago, dani negreanu said:

 

@Ozark_Kid

 

John   + 1 🌺

+2 @Ozark_Kid

 

[h20skibum]

This morning’s sky

 

Warning!

 

 

Warning!

 

 

Feet photo below. 
 

 

Yeah, that beautiful sky turned to clouds pretty quick. 

 

[grapau27]

10 minutes ago, A&L_Ont said:

You are not a photo fail. Your feet just failed to photo.  😜

 

Where as with Ocean Boy, his feet rally for most every photo. They must battle with Jade for camera lens supremacy in his home.

 

Food is a close second around here. They do look delicious.

Thank you.

This was one I did on Coco cay while cruising on Oasis of the seas.

[Arzeena]

3 hours ago, aussielozzie18 said:

Beautiful sunny day in Sydney.  Lunch at Jonahs, Whale Beach.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Looks so good.
What are some of the dishes?

[aussielozzie18]

@Arzeena  My entree was squid ink linguine with crab, cherry tomatoes and pistachio.

 

My main was roasted lamb with pea purée, buffalo feta, balsamic currants and baby radish.

 

Here are the menus.  My dining partner had the mushroom risotto for entree and the ocean trout for mains.

Our sides were the grilled broccolini, garlic & chilli oil, prosciutto crumbs & sesame seeds/roast pumpkin, pesto, marinated feta and pumpkin seeds.

 

Food & service were excellent 👍

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited July 12 by aussielozzie18

[BonTexasNY]

11 hours ago, Ozark_Kid said:

Friday our LR family came to town.   The others came over too.

 

Saturday evening Lottie went home with her parents. 

 

While her DB and DS stayed around until yesterday. 

 

The cousins had snow cones at Finnley's house. 

 

They like doing a crazy 🤪 face pic.

 

They enjoyed the movies. 

 

And hanging out at Kenzie's house. 

 

Your grandkids are pure sunshine.  

[brookmill18]

@aussielozzie18 I’m starting a notes folder with the places you share for our one day trip to Australia!! You live in such a beautiful area!

[Sea Dog]

5 hours ago, ReneeFLL said:

The first female captain of a cruise ship was Karin Stahre-Janson (Swedish) in 2007 on the Monarch OTS. Kate was the first American captain in 2015. Both were captains of modern mega cruise ships. Who the first female captain of a large ship (cargo, etc.) was, I have no idea. I will say, Kate is the prettiest. 🙂

 

Thanks for the clarification. I had read that she was the first female cruise ship captain but the article did not state American. 
 

 

4 hours ago, ReneeFLL said:

Ok, I went down another rabbit hole. I was now curious who the first female captain of a ship was. The second sentence was interesting to me. I never would’ve thought that the Soviets would encourage women to go into traditional male roles, especially back then.

“The first woman professional captain was a native of Vladivostok in Russia, Anna Ivanovna Shchetinina in 1935. Although the Soviet authorities encouraged women to enter traditionally male professions, it was difficult to put into practice.”

Interesting. They also sent a female into space long before the Americans did too.

 

 

 

[akcruz]

11 hours ago, Ozark_Kid said:

Friday our LR family came to town.   The others came over too.

 

Saturday evening Lottie went home with her parents. 

 

While her DB and DS stayed around until yesterday. 

 

The cousins had snow cones at Finnley's house. 

 

They like doing a crazy 🤪 face pic.

 

They enjoyed the movies. 

 

And hanging out at Kenzie's house. 

 

 

Such a beautiful family, you are truly blessed.  I also hope you will be able to make your cruise in Sept, you deserve it.

 

2 hours ago, h20skibum said:

This morning’s sky

 

Warning!

 

 

Warning!

 

 

Feet photo below. 
 

 

Yeah, that beautiful sky turned to clouds pretty quick. 

 

 

We kept the main storms up further north for you yesterday.  Sorry about today's weather, rocking and rolling here.  Safe travels, thanks for sharing your grandkids and our little portion of the summer of fun with all.

[Arzeena]

33 minutes ago, Sea Dog said:

 

Thanks for the clarification. I had read that she was the first female cruise ship captain but the article did not state American. 
 

 

Interesting. They also sent a female into space long before the Americans did too.

 

 

 

Valentina K.

[Sea Dog]

11 minutes ago, Arzeena said:

Valentina K

????

[HBE4]

3 hours ago, h20skibum said:

This morning’s sky

 

Warning!

 

Red sky in the morning,

Sailors warning.

 

Good thing you are on land. 🙂

 

[dani negreanu]

2 minutes ago, Sea Dog said:

????

 

Valentina Tereshkova, first female cosmonaut.

[Sea Dog]

Just now, dani negreanu said:

 

Valentina Tereshkova, first female cosmonaut.

Thanks!

[HBE4]

6 hours ago, ReneeFLL said:

I will say, Kate is the prettiest. 🙂

 

Photogenic, personable, smart, engaging, professional, fun loving & has a zest for life.

 

It's no wonder why she has a large following.

[Arzeena]

53 minutes ago, Sea Dog said:

????

First woman in space. Russian.

Sounds like new women's handbag line, right? Move aside Dior!😁

 

Edited July 12 by Arzeena

[Luckynana]

 

I'm finally caught up with the pages that multiplied since Tuesday!

 

@Coralc  Patti, I am sorry that your tripping has caused not only a delay in your move, but that you are in so much pain from fracturing your pelvis.  (((hugs)))  I do hope that you heal quickly.🌹

[Luckynana]

 

@HBE4  Yay!!  Happy you are joining us on Bella 2!!!🥰

[Luckynana]

 

 

@TravelGirlinDallas  Have a wonderful time on your cruise on the Beyond!  Beautiful ship!

                                                     Bon Voyage!!🛳️

[Luckynana]

 

 

@Ozark_Kid  Love all the pictures of your precious grandchildren!  I love that Kenzie is still looking out for Finnley.   It's good to hear that you and Sharon have made your decision to sail on the Utopia, John!  🛳️   

[Sea Viewer]

5 hours ago, Sea Dog said:

Thanks for the clarification. I had read that she was the first female cruise ship captain but the article did not state American. 

 

In 2011,  Lis Lauritzen became the second woman to captain a Royal Caribbean ship when she was named captain of the Vision of the Seas. 

 

I sailed the Vison 3 times when she was Captain, her bridge tours were great and she was a frequent visitor to the Concierge Lounge (as it was known then) She was petite and according to DH looked too young to be "in charge" 

 

[Sea Dog]

45 minutes ago, Sea Viewer said:

 

In 2011,  Lis Lauritzen became the second woman to captain a Royal Caribbean ship when she was named captain of the Vision of the Seas. 

 

I sailed the Vison 3 times when she was Captain, her bridge tours were great and she was a frequent visitor to the Concierge Lounge (as it was known then) She was petite and according to DH looked too young to be "in charge" 

 

Interesting I did not know this.

[A&L_Ont]

Lucy living her best life this afternoon. Moved 5’ in 40 minutes, mainly because she got up for her evening treats. 
 

 

Edited July 12 by A&L_Ont

[Lorey2007]

Beautiful evening tonight. We live across the street from our city park  and they are having Uncle Sam Jam this weekend, carnival, music and fireworks later. Tomorrow night they are having a drone show. Sunday a classic car show which DH will drive his '66 Fairlane across the street to attend.  Big traffic jam right now.

 

I'll watch from my porch or driveway.

Edited July 12 by Lorey2007

[Sea Dog]

15 minutes ago, A&L_Ont said:

Lucy living her best life this afternoon. Moved 5’ in 40 minutes, mainly because she got up for her evening treats. 
 

 

Sometimes I wish I was a cat!