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

[ReneeFLL]

5 hours ago, dani negreanu said:

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

 

 

 

He added a cold cucumber soup, which was received "coldly" [I thought it was excellent].

 

My chocolate soufle was a hit 😉

 

That all looks so good especially the cucumber soup and I bet it's so refreshing.

[lenquixote66]

10 hours ago, dani negreanu said:

@lenquixote66

 

Happy Birthday to you 💐 and "ad mea ve-esrim" 🥂 [until 120]

Thank you very much,Dani.
I will be celebrating later this afternoon at the home of one of my daughters.

Outside,on the deck,immediate family only plus my favorite sister in law (I only have one )😀

 

Lenny 

[lenquixote66]

10 hours ago, grapau27 said:

Happy birthday.

Thanks,Graham.

 

[ReneeFLL]

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.
 

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

Very good looking couple. Happy Anniversary.

[lenquixote66]

5 hours ago, Momof3gurlz said:

@lenquixote66Happy Birthday 🎂 

Thanks,

I am a Dad of 2 girls 😀

[ReneeFLL]

Getting a haircut and highlights right now. It's been over a year. Was looking a little bit shaggy.

[lenquixote66]

2 hours ago, jagsfan said:

@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. 

Earlier today my wife took me to our local Starbucks for a birthday treat.A few days ago to get an ice cream treat,tomorrow to a bakery/restaurant for a birthday pastry.

My wife made me a blueberry pie for lunch and in 3 hours I will be at the home of one of my daughters who asked me to plan the menu even though she knows everything that I enjoy eating.

The best thing will be relaxing with my children ,grand children,grand dog and grand puppy.

[Lionesss]

Fundraiser for first responders in Vienna Ohio. Over 150 cars. Would have been better if the rain stayed away.  Gotta wash the car eventually.  Well DH will eventually. 

[lenquixote66]

3 hours ago, BonTexasNY said:

Just when I think I've seen your/husband's most delicious dishes, that cannot be topped,  you post this amazing dinner.  I know quite a few of us in here would love to join in on that dinner.

 

@island lady Waiting for the next installment with great anticipation.

 

@lenquixote66Happy Birthday, Lenny.

 

Thanks very much,Bonnie.Enjoy your upcoming trip to NJ.A friend who I have known since high school recently left NY to visit her 4 grand kids in Texas .

[dani negreanu]

1 hour ago, DaniDanielle said:

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

 

So glad for Bosley, and for all of you who love him to bits 🥰

[lenquixote66]

3 hours ago, DaniDanielle said:

Lenny, From me too🎂🎉

Thank you ,Miss M.😀

[lenquixote66]

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.
 

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

A very nice picture of I am sure two very nice people.

[A&L_Ont]

24 minutes ago, lenquixote66 said:

Earlier today my wife took me to our local Starbucks for a birthday treat.A few days ago to get an ice cream treat,tomorrow to a bakery/restaurant for a birthday pastry.

My wife made me a blueberry pie for lunch and in 3 hours I will be at the home of one of my daughters who asked me to plan the menu even though she knows everything that I enjoy eating.

The best thing will be relaxing with my children ,grand children,grand dog and grand puppy.

It sounds like the most perfect day. Enjoy the celebrations.

[h20skibum]

We are getting an abbreviated time at the zoo today.  They are closing at 2:00 because it was reserved for a special event. They were setting up this morning. 

 

A few pictures from inside.  This is a really small zoo, so we did it all in a couple hours. 
 

 

A red panda. 
 

 

Some more of our grands, since all 3 are with us today. 
 

 

 

There have been times that I felt like doing this. 
 

 

Checking out the safari vehicle

 

 

Tigers and otters. 
 

 

 

I am already $100 lighter from just the stuffed animal purchases today. 🤣🤣

 

 

[Luckynana]

15 hours ago, Bailey & Sophie said:

 

In 1996 the Torch went through Minneapolis/St. Paul. It was 1 block from our house. We walked the to the Parkway about an hour before it was scheduled to pass by. Already super crowded. The cheering and clapping was thunderous. It was thrilling!

 

My cousin was in the Sydney and Athens Olympics. She was a high diver. (She did not win.)

The torch came through our town in Staten Island sometime in the '80's.  It was probably around 9:00 am.  The torch carryer(?) came over the Outerbridge Crossing from N.J.  We brought our 3 daughters to see this historic event, and then brought them to school.  Our twins' teacher was not very nice about our excuse for their tardiness.🤨  I never cared for her anyway.  We also took our daughters to Broadway for the Parade for Vietnam Vets.  Jim was among the marchers, but we never did find him.  

[lenquixote66]

22 minutes ago, A&L_Ont said:

It sounds like the most perfect day. Enjoy the celebrations.

It is also a day and evening of relaxation for my wife who is having surgery Monday at 8 AM.

Our daughters home is only 4 minutes from where we live.

[Luckynana]

6 hours ago, Momof3gurlz said:

And I’m also a lucky Nana of 5 (DH is Papa)!

That's great!  Jim is "Pop", and boy, is he a proud Pop!

[Luckynana]

6 hours ago, dani negreanu said:

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

 

 

 

He added a cold cucumber soup, which was received "coldly" [I thought it was excellent].

 

My chocolate soufle was a hit 😉

 

Oh. My. Goodness!!!!  It looks like the feast my daughters make for my birthday every year.  Mussels, shrimp and king crab legs, my favorite!!!

[Luckynana]

3 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.
 

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

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY Andrew and Lisa!!!!!❤️

You make a beautiful couple!!!

[Luckynana]

Happy, Happy Birthday Lenny!!!  Enjoy your get together with family on your special day!!🎉🎈

[Luckynana]

38 minutes ago, h20skibum said:

We are getting an abbreviated time at the zoo today.  They are closing at 2:00 because it was reserved for a special event. They were setting up this morning. 

 

A few pictures from inside.  This is a really small zoo, so we did it all in a couple hours. 
 

 

A red panda. 
 

 

Some more of our grands, since all 3 are with us today. 
 

 

 

There have been times that I felt like doing this. 
 

 

Checking out the safari vehicle

 

 

Tigers and otters. 
 

 

 

I am already $100 lighter from just the stuffed animal purchases today. 🤣🤣

 

 

It looks like a great zoo, for being a little one!

[h20skibum]

My wife has a sister who lives in Erie, so we will meet up with her for supper tonight.  She gave us a recommendation for lunch today at Calamari’s Squid Row.  It was in a questionable part of town, but wasn’t too bad.  It was next door to a storefront called the Adult Mart, which had mannequins in unique attire in the window.  Granddaughter (6) was asking why the one didn’t have pants on, and the boys (8) wanted to know why they were dressed that way.  Give them a couple years. 

 

They did have a nice outdoor seating area. 

 

Calamari and pretzel appetizers 

 

 

Granddaughter was devouring the calamari 

 

 

Looks like one of the new stuffed animals made it to lunch with us.  

 

 

This was supposed to be a Cuban sandwich, but not like any I ever had. 

 

 

 

 

[Lionesss]

4 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.
 

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

CONGRATULATIONS

 

Many, Many more.

 

Enjoy dinner.

 

Stay safe.

[martikus]

3 hours ago, Momof3gurlz said:

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

Some of my son’s favorite memories are spending a week in Maine with my parents each year.  They always worry they won’t fill the time but it goes fast.  They love to play card games - exploding kittens, racko, and clue great for 8&10.

 

and last couple years going to the swimming pool as being allowed to order a coke and hit dog every day for lunch.  You will have a great time and leave lasting memories!

[DaniDanielle]

52 minutes ago, lenquixote66 said:

It is also a day and evening of relaxation for my wife who is having surgery Monday at 8 AM.

Our daughters home is only 4 minutes from where we live.

Wish her the very best of luck…