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

[jagsfan]

@dani negreanu

it’s Mimi. I had to come and give my deepest sympathy for the loss of the 6 Israeli hostages. It was such an inhumane thing to do, and words can’t describe the horror. 
I’m still praying for peace and the end of the suffering on both sides. 
I am so sad for the families of the hostages. Maybe this tragedy will somehow bring an end to this war. 
Stay safe, Dani. 
on a personal note, I am still confined to bed and wheelchair. I’m having therapy twice a week, and am learning to stand up at the walker from my wheelchair. 
seems so easy, but I’m only allowed to put 30% of my weight on my still healing leg, and my other leg won’t hold me up, so it’s a little depressing. 
The 13th I go for X-rays again to see how much my femur has healed. It will be the four month anniversary of my fall. 
I’m hoping that my orthopedist will say I can move to 60%. 
It’s hard not to step down on my leg, which has always been my stronger leg, so I’m concentrating on that, on using my knees to stand up, and to get my hands on the walker without pulling it over…I’m a mess! 
I’m aiming for at least being on the walker by my granddaughter’s wedding Dec 14. That would be 7 months after I fell. 
Tge good thing is that I was healthy for another granddaughter’s wedding May 4. 
it was 9 days later that I took a step that wasn’t there!

Here’s Dick and me after the wedding. I’m so grateful it happened 9 days after instead of 9 days before!

I miss you all and will be back when I have my life back!

 

Edited September 1 by jagsfan

[DaniDanielle]

Mimi, prayers for our recovery 🙏

[George C]

Had an excellent Italian dinner with most of my family , including my brother and sister in law, two of my nieces and there husbands and one of her daughters who is now a sophomore at Denver University. Today lunch with sister and nephew and many other family members. Pet sitter even got Loki to come out of hiding and play with some toys , love that she sends us pictures daily.

[h20skibum]

25 minutes ago, jagsfan said:

I miss you all and will be back when I have my life back!

I was just thinking of you and wondering how your rehab was coming.  I hope you improve with therapy, and that you will be more mobile for your granddaughter’s wedding.

[Arzeena]

19 hours ago, mo&fran said:

Did you ever notice that the public toilets on Royal the women's are on the right side, men' on the left side.

See! They know!

How are you doing? You are cruising soon on the Freedom?

[Arzeena]

18 hours ago, h20skibum said:

We were there at dinner.  I don’t recall any lobster rolls on the menu.  Maybe that is a lunch item.  Since we had no sea days on that sailing, they didn’t serve lunches 

True! Lobster rolls were for lunch. (Wonder)
Also for dinner there was a Mexican Shrimp Cocktail, which was fantastic.  (Wonder and Symphony)

Edited September 1 by Arzeena

[MJSailors]

@jagsfan Mimi! I was glad to see the photo of you and your hubby, but my heart went out to you when I read your post.

I am a frequent reader here, and an infrequent poster. I just had to respond to what you wrote.

I am hoping that each day brings a bit of progress for you. Having your granddaughters’ May wedding certainly gives you a goal. We all need something to give us motivation.

Maybe posting here once in awhile may lift your spirits. People on Dani’s thread are kind and understanding. 
Prayers and good thoughts for better days for you.

MJ👩🏻

[mo&fran]

41 minutes ago, Arzeena said:

See! They know!

How are you doing? You are cruising soon on the Freedom?

4 weeks

[Sea Dog]

1 hour ago, jagsfan said:

@dani negreanu

it’s Mimi. I had to come and give my deepest sympathy for the loss of the 6 Israeli hostages. It was such an inhumane thing to do, and words can’t describe the horror. 
I’m still praying for peace and the end of the suffering on both sides. 
I am so sad for the families of the hostages. Maybe this tragedy will somehow bring an end to this war. 
Stay safe, Dani. 
on a personal note, I am still confined to bed and wheelchair. I’m having therapy twice a week, and am learning to stand up at the walker from my wheelchair. 
seems so easy, but I’m only allowed to put 30% of my weight on my still healing leg, and my other leg won’t hold me up, so it’s a little depressing. 
The 13th I go for X-rays again to see how much my femur has healed. It will be the four month anniversary of my fall. 
I’m hoping that my orthopedist will say I can move to 60%. 
It’s hard not to step down on my leg, which has always been my stronger leg, so I’m concentrating on that, on using my knees to stand up, and to get my hands on the walker without pulling it over…I’m a mess! 
I’m aiming for at least being on the walker by my granddaughter’s wedding Dec 14. That would be 7 months after I fell. 
Tge good thing is that I was healthy for another granddaughter’s wedding May 4. 
it was 9 days later that I took a step that wasn’t there!

Here’s Dick and me after the wedding. I’m so grateful it happened 9 days after instead of 9 days before!

I miss you all and will be back when I have my life back!

 

Totally agree on your sympathy to @dani negreanu . Dani I am thinking of you.

 

Mimi, I am sorry you are going through all this. Wishing you continued improvement and health.

[bobmacliberty]

2 hours ago, jagsfan said:

@dani negreanu

it’s Mimi. I had to come and give my deepest sympathy for the loss of the 6 Israeli hostages. It was such an inhumane thing to do, and words can’t describe the horror. 
I’m still praying for peace and the end of the suffering on both sides. 
I am so sad for the families of the hostages. Maybe this tragedy will somehow bring an end to this war. 
Stay safe, Dani. 
on a personal note, I am still confined to bed and wheelchair. I’m having therapy twice a week, and am learning to stand up at the walker from my wheelchair. 
seems so easy, but I’m only allowed to put 30% of my weight on my still healing leg, and my other leg won’t hold me up, so it’s a little depressing. 
The 13th I go for X-rays again to see how much my femur has healed. It will be the four month anniversary of my fall. 
I’m hoping that my orthopedist will say I can move to 60%. 
It’s hard not to step down on my leg, which has always been my stronger leg, so I’m concentrating on that, on using my knees to stand up, and to get my hands on the walker without pulling it over…I’m a mess! 
I’m aiming for at least being on the walker by my granddaughter’s wedding Dec 14. That would be 7 months after I fell. 
Tge good thing is that I was healthy for another granddaughter’s wedding May 4. 
it was 9 days later that I took a step that wasn’t there!

Here’s Dick and me after the wedding. I’m so grateful it happened 9 days after instead of 9 days before!

I miss you all and will be back when I have my life back!

 

 

It's great to hear from you Mimi.  Best of luck with your continued recovery.  I'm sure that you'll be at your granddaughter's wedding with bells on!

[Luckynana]

 

@jagsfan  You and Dick make a beautiful couple, Mimi!  Blue is definitely your color!  I know you've been going through so much since your fall, and you are making progress (albeit too slowly for you) it's really tough to not put your weight on your foot, but you seem to have figured it out, by using your knees and hands to get up.  Your determination will have you up and dancing at your granddaughter's Wedding come December.  You've got this!!❤️

[lenquixote66]

On 8/31/2024 at 3:18 PM, Luckynana said:

 

I watched a good movie on Netflix last night called "Megan Leavy", a true story about a young Marine and her Combat dog.❤️

I read about that film .It is on my list of films to watch.

[Luckynana]

 

@dani negreanu  Dani, I am so sorry to hear the horrific news of those innocent hostages and their grieving families.   I pray every day for Peace for your Country.  You are in my thoughts and prayers.  🙏🙏   (((Hugs)))❤️

[Luckynana]

 

 

Dang!  I missed Andrew and Lisa's @A&L_Ont Sail Away, since the ship left Port early today!🛳️

[aussielozzie18]

9 hours ago, derorim said:

I hope that’s not the fence with the night blooming cereus growing on it.

You’ve got a good memory.  No, thankfully that’s on the other side of the garden.

[helen haywood]

I often get friend requests from people I knew…who are now deceased.  Their actual picture and real name are used…

[derorim]

2 hours ago, aussielozzie18 said:

You’ve got a good memory.  No, thankfully that’s on the other side of the garden.

That’s only because my night blooming cereus is getting ready to bloom, only one bud, but I remember your dad’s wall filled with blooms. So impressive.

[Sunshine3601]

6 hours ago, bobmacliberty said:

 

It's great to hear from you Mimi.  Best of luck with your continued recovery.  I'm sure that you'll be at your granddaughter's wedding with bells on!

+1 Mimi, best wishes@jagsfan. 

[helen haywood]

I take it your father-in-law really thought cats were evil!!!

 

Clearly Minnie and Diana are attempting to coerce Homer (teddy bear) over to the dark side…

 

 

 

 

Edited September 2 by helen haywood

[lenquixote66]

On 8/31/2024 at 3:18 PM, Luckynana said:

 

I watched a good movie on Netflix last night called "Megan Leavy", a true story about a young Marine and her Combat dog.❤️

I just finished watching the movie.It was good.

[h20skibum]

Have a great Labor Day everyone.  
 

Yesterday, we were out hiking and adding to our step count.  Looks like it is time to get moving to keep my goal streak alive. 

 

Looks like the old log cabin is not true to its roots.  It probably did not originally have electricity. 
 

 

Found a turtle family. 
 

 

I thought we were getting near the end of flower season, but found a few nice plants. 
 

Hibiscus

 

 

Giant Ironweed
 

 

Asian Taro
 

 

 

 

 

[Momof3gurlz]

15 hours ago, Luckynana said:

 

@dani negreanu  Dani, I am so sorry to hear the horrific news of those innocent hostages and their grieving families.   I pray every day for Peace for your Country.  You are in my thoughts and prayers.  🙏🙏   (((Hugs)))❤️

+ 1 @dani negreanu 🙏

[Tree_skier]

On 8/31/2024 at 6:49 PM, FromSea2ShiningSea said:

@Luckynana   We had lunch as well as dinner in Hooked on Navigator in 2022.  The Lunch Menu is a little different from the Dinner Menu.  But all were delicious!

 

For lunch, Seafood Chowder Soup

 

Drunken Mussels in steamer pot

 

Mussels

 

Raw Oysters were very tiny

 

Soft-shell Crab was very good

 

Complimentary Homemade Biscuits that the staff raved about

 

Lobster Roll!!! On the lunch menu only

 

 

Do you remember if they had a surf and turf on the lunch menu?  

 

18 days to go 🙂 

[Tree_skier]

@dani negreanu

 

I'm gutted... you folks are always in my thoughts.

 

[Tree_skier]

So it looks like I have decided to join a cult! 🙂 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I pick it up on Wednesday.