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

[dani negreanu]

1 hour ago, A&L_Ont said:

I’ll be there shortly, hopefully there is room at the table. 😋

 

41 minutes ago, BonTexasNY said:

I know quite a few of us in here would love to join in on that dinner.

 

Plenty of room (we're 5, the table seats 12 and we can open more...) and plenty of leftovers for Lisa, Andrew, Owen, Bonnie, Jack and all the others who would like to join us 😁

 

This picture was taken in February 2008, when we served our traditional Jewish dish 

 

Cholent (Yiddish: טשאָלנט‎, romanized: tsholnt or tshulnt) or hamin (Hebrew: חמין‎) is a traditional Jewish stew. It is usually simmered overnight for 12 hours or more, and eaten for lunch on Shabbat (the Sabbath).

 

 

During the summer, on the veranda, we can host at least 14 people.

 

 

 

Edited July 24, 2021 by dani negreanu

[dani negreanu]

@h20skibum

 

I know that I "like" or "thanks" all your enjoyable pictures, with or without your grandkids.

 

I just want to say, and I safely assume I'm speaking in the name of all of us here, that we'd like you to continue -- especially those with the grandkids "enlarge" our hearts 💕

 

A big THANK YOU 🌺

[jagsfan]

13 hours ago, h20skibum said:

This morning, we traveled to Erie to spend a few days here.  Before we left, we saw the squirrels have discovered the feeder. 

 

Spent the afternoon on the beach, and it was a beautiful, warm day to be there. 

 

Grandson enjoyed playing in the surf

 

 

A sand shark also started to rise. 
 

 

We even found a few shells

 

 

We were entertained with a few boats racing offshore

 

 

 

Like some, we are doing a hotel stay this weekend.  Had the pool areas all to ourselves before we left for supper

 

 

My supper was a Guinness 

 

 

and a Sicilian sandwich 😋 

 

 

I had wonderful grandparents, but y’all have taken grandparenting to a whole new level!!

A summer to top all summers!

 

[grapau27]

2 hours ago, island lady said:

It's transfer day!  Got all of our laundry done yesterday, plus a lot of packing.  Now just the last Hummingbird feeder to empty and stash in the "big blue bird box".   Already the Finches are having a hissy fit the Sunflower feeder is missing...until they find the pile I left them on the ground.  😉 

 

Luckily it is a beautiful weather day, have to be out of here by 10 am.  Visiting our previous campground host we used to stay with the last 15 years.  He had a mild stroke, and wanted to stop by to check on him.  He insisted we stop by before we leave.  

 

Then hitting the road north bound with all of our "precious stuff", including the bird feeders, and now two large flower pots.  😮  Good thing they upgraded our SUV for a larger one...needed it!!  

 

Moose cabin on the lake...here we come!  🦌

Sounds like you are both having a fantastic time Pat.

Your next stop sounds great too.

[A&L_Ont]

A few pics from the last couple of days. 
 

The corn is a bit taller now. Chopper fungicide spraying will happen any day now. 
 

 

Lucy doing the walk of shame on Friday. 
 

 

Sunset from Thursday night’s drive home. 
 

 

The hostas are in bloom. 
 

 

And we were at another ball game last night.  Owen finally struck out after 7 games. His streak has ended. Time to start another one he says. Caught a few pop flies for outs, had some hits but never got home. 
 

Hopefully his team can break their 3 game losing streak. It maybe rep ball, but I can honestly say some of the teammates are not as competitive as Owen.  Simple mistakes are being made and it seems like we have no luck in outside at the moment. 
 

[A&L_Ont]

A special day here today. 17 years ago this happened. Dinner out tonight, the first time in a restaurant since January of 2020.
 

The Keg here we come. @Yorkvillain I might add it’s also Lobster Fest. Food porn to come later. 
 

[grapau27]

Good afternoon.

It is 16.30pm and we have been at the beach for 4 hours.

65°F and sunny.

We had salmon and Prawn sandwiches, cakes, crisps etc for a snack lunch

Tui Explorer is due to sail past us at 18.00pm.

[grapau27]

1 minute ago, A&L_Ont said:

A special day here today. 17 years ago this happened. Dinner out tonight, the first time in a restaurant since January of 2020.
 

The Keg here we come. @Yorkvillain I might add it’s also Lobster Fest. Food porn to come later. 
 

What a lovely couple.

[Ozark_Kid]

7 hours ago, grapau27 said:

Happy for you all to be able to rearrange.

Thanks.  The guy renting it to us not only changed it for free,  we are able to stay 8 days.  He added an extra day!  He has a great heart.  I am looking forward to the whole family living the life like you two do!  If you like shuffleboard you would love their courts at Lakeside.  They hold Ohio State  Suffleboard Association sanctioned tournaments.  The courts are waxed and glass beads are applied.  So smooth.

 

[dani negreanu]

6 minutes ago, A&L_Ont said:

A special day here today. 17 years ago this happened. Dinner out tonight, the first time in a restaurant since January of 2020.

 

Happy Anniversary, L & A,

 

Lisa looks so beautiful and you look so dapper 🥰

 

Enjoy your dinner tonight.

 

Porn pics HAVE to be posted 😉

 

[Ozark_Kid]

3 hours ago, dani negreanu said:

The kids asked for seafood pasta, and DH was more than happy to oblige

That looks soooo good. I could live on that.  Nice to have a professional chef in the house!

[jagsfan]

@lenquixote66Happy Birthday! Hope you’re having a good one. 
@A&L_Ont Happy Anniversary. 
lovely picture!

@island ladyI’m looking forward to reading about your stay in the Maine woods when you find some WiFi. 

[Sunshine3601]

17 minutes ago, A&L_Ont said:

A special day here today. 17 years ago this happened. Dinner out tonight, the first time in a restaurant since January of 2020.
 

The Keg here we come. @Yorkvillain I might add it’s also Lobster Fest. Food porn to come later. 
 

Beautiful!  HAPPY ANNIVERSARY.😊

[Ozark_Kid]

3 hours ago, island lady said:

 

I have had that!!  Indeed Yum!!  My favorite spice to have with dipping oil!  🙂 

I just discovered that spice company on web .  It’s located In Elysburg, PA.  There spices are so fresh.  They send a sample pack of one of there blends with each order.

[Momof3gurlz]

59 minutes ago, dani negreanu said:

 

 

Plenty of room (we're 5, the table seats 12 and we can open more...) and plenty of leftovers for Lisa, Andrew, Owen, Bonnie, Jack and all the others who would like to join us 😁

 

This picture was taken in February 2008, when we served our traditional Jewish dish 

 

Cholent (Yiddish: טשאָלנט‎, romanized: tsholnt or tshulnt) or hamin (Hebrew: חמין‎) is a traditional Jewish stew. It is usually simmered overnight for 12 hours or more, and eaten for lunch on Shabbat (the Sabbath).

 

 

During the summer, on the veranda, we can host at least 14 people.

 

 

 

There’s nothing quite like a big table surrounded by family.  

[Momof3gurlz]

56 minutes ago, jagsfan said:

I had wonderful grandparents, but y’all have taken grandparenting to a whole new level!!

A summer to top all summers!

 

I agree!  We are having our two oldest grandsons, 8 & 10, stay with us beginning 8/15.  Their Mom said “just bring them back before school starts on 8/30”  LOL.  Between on/off distance learning and summer, I think she’s had enough!

I had already started a list of New England activities, but @h20skibumhas really raised the bar!  #grandparentinggoals

Edited July 24, 2021 by Momof3gurlz

[Momof3gurlz]

45 minutes ago, A&L_Ont said:

A special day here today. 17 years ago this happened. Dinner out tonight, the first time in a restaurant since January of 2020.
 

The Keg here we come. @Yorkvillain I might add it’s also Lobster Fest. Food porn to come later. 
 

Beautiful photo. Happy Anniversary to you both and I hope you enjoy that long awaited dinner out.  

[Momof3gurlz]

40 minutes ago, dani negreanu said:

 

Happy Anniversary, L & A,

 

Lisa looks so beautiful and you look so dapper 🥰

 

Enjoy your dinner tonight.

 

Porn pics HAVE to be posted 😉

 

Just the food porn pics please 🤣!!

[DaniDanielle]

Happy Anniversary A & L🍾 

[DaniDanielle]

These guys just came back from 5 days at the dog sitter’s.  Their humans were in Vegas.

Bosley is still hanging in, meds are keeping him going for now.

[DaniDanielle]

They are pretty tired from their “vacation”

[Sunshine3601]

30 minutes ago, DaniDanielle said:

They are pretty tired from their “vacation”

they do look exhausted but also look content to be back home.    

How was Vegas?

[DaniDanielle]

My son, his wife and their son went.  Stayed at Caesars.  They had a good time, lots of walking. My son came home a winner so he is happy😊

[derorim]

1 hour ago, DaniDanielle said:

These guys just came back from 5 days at the dog sitter’s.  Their humans were in Vegas.

Bosley is still hanging in, meds are keeping him going for now.

 

I pretty much look the same way when I return from Vegas.  🙂 

[derorim]

2 hours ago, A&L_Ont said:

A special day here today. 17 years ago this happened. Dinner out tonight, the first time in a restaurant since January of 2020.
 

 

Beautiful!  Happy Anniversary, and may you be blessed with many more!