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

[Sea Dog]

@lenquixote66 Happiest of Birthdays wished to you!

[Sunshine3601]

7 hours ago, Momof3gurlz said:

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

I miss my Nana.  We lost her several years ago when she was 96.  Growing up we always had a special bond and I was always at ease speaking with her about anything as a teenager and up till the time she past.

 

[jagsfan]

1 hour ago, Luckynana said:

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.  

I was late to work for the only time ever so I could watch Alex Trebek run past me with the torch. He flew to Jacksonville just for his few moments. 

[jagsfan]

1 hour 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.

I will keep your wife in my thoughts and prayers. 

[Jimbo]

My Wife took this picture this morning of the sunrise of our back yard.

[Ocean Boy]

1 hour ago, h20skibum said:

 

Calamari and pretzel appetizers 

 

 

I love fried calamari.

[bobmacliberty]

@lenquixote66 - Add me to the list of those wishing you a happy birthday!  🎂 Enjoy your day with your family.

[bobmacliberty]

2 hours ago, Lionesss said:

Fundraiser for first responders in Vienna Ohio.

 

A VERY worthy cause.

[bobmacliberty]

1 hour ago, Luckynana said:

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.  

 

There are many lessons/experiences that can't be learned in school.

[BonTexasNY]

5 hours 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.

 

 

 

Chulent....sigh.  Love it.  I mainly make it with barley, beans, meat, potatoes.  Everyone has their own recipe.  My mother used to cook hers stovetop overnight and hardly slept since she kept checking on it.  Haven't made it in about 5 years.  Your veranda (hebrew - mirpeset?) looks so comfy and inviting.

[jagsfan]

14 minutes ago, Jimbo said:

My Wife took this picture this morning of the sunrise of our back yard.

Peace and the promise of a new day

[BonTexasNY]

5 hours ago, jagsfan said:

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

A summer to top all summers!

 

Like the saying goes "If I knew grandchildren were so much fun I would have had them first".

[derorim]

2 hours 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.

 

Starbucks, ice cream, pastry, blueberry pie, and a party with family.  Sounds like the perfect birthday celebration.  Enjoy it, and many more to come!

-Joy

[BonTexasNY]

5 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. 
 

Beautiful wedding picture. Enjoy your Anniversary celebration with continued love.

2 hours 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's impossible to say no to them.

33 minutes ago, Jimbo said:

My Wife took this picture this morning of the sunrise of our back yard.

Wow beautiful photo!

 

[dani negreanu]

13 minutes ago, BonTexasNY said:

Chulent....sigh.  Love it.  I mainly make it with barley, beans, meat, potatoes.  Everyone has their own recipe.  My mother used to cook hers stovetop overnight and hardly slept since she kept checking on it.  Haven't made it in about 5 years.  Your veranda (hebrew - mirpeset?) looks so comfy and inviting.

 

Yes, our "mirpeset" was the main draw when buying this penthouse, and we're spending a lot of time in it.

 

Chulent -- indeed, everyone has their own "shticks".... DH's is famous for his chulent 😉 

 

May be u can see in the picture, he's using honey and peel/skin of purple onions for the dark color.

 

No barley.

 

Huge white beans and dark ones [which I'm leaving in water for a day], osso buco meat [for the bone marrow, which gives an added taste], potatoes, boiled eggs, and of course - "kishkes".

 

He's frying the outsides of the meat and potatoes before adding them to the pot.

 

He's leaving the pot in the oven at a minimum temperature for the night, but doesn't bother to check.

 

The house is full of the aroma 😉

 

8 minutes ago, BonTexasNY said:

Like the saying goes "If I knew grandchildren were so much fun I would have had them first".

 

So true 🥰

[Luckynana]

1 hour ago, Sunshine3601 said:

I miss my Nana.  We lost her several years ago when she was 96.  Growing up we always had a special bond and I was always at ease speaking with her about anything as a teenager and up till the time she past.

 

You are very blessed to have had your special bond with your Nana.  I was 6 when I lost my beloved grandfather;  his wife, my mom's stepmother, was a very cold woman.  My dad's father was killed in Tennessee when my dad was a young boy, and his mom lived in Brooklyn with my Uncle and his family.  We visited every Sunday, but she was a very quiet woman who rarely spoke.  (I have her green eyes).

[Luckynana]

1 hour ago, jagsfan said:

I was late to work for the only time ever so I could watch Alex Trebek run past me with the torch. He flew to Jacksonville just for his few moments. 

Oh, how we all love and miss Alex Trebek.  The best of the best!!

[Luckynana]

54 minutes ago, bobmacliberty said:

 

There are many lessons/experiences that can't be learned in school.

Absolutely!!!

 

@h20skibum...my Florida friend Lois always orders Cuban sandwiches for our parties.  They certainly

don't look like your sandwich.  I love calamari!!  Yum!

 

@BonTexasNY and @dani negreanu....the meals you are discussing sound wonderful.  I sure would love to try it!

 

@jimbo..beautiful sunrise from your beautiful backyard!

[A&L_Ont]

Back from dinner out. The day has had a fair amount of rain. It didn’t when we were out though. 
 

 

 

Right now we are back at home with a storm watch for here and tornado warnings for currently further away from here. When ever the weather is ”like this” I park the truck and Stormtrooper under the big barn over hang.  There is a chance of hail so I don’t fool around.    
 

I did have someone watching me though.  Someone made a nest under the overhang. We  typically have barn swallows with typical nests but rarely like this one. 

 

 

 

 

Edited July 24, 2021 by A&L_Ont

[A&L_Ont]

Lisa and I would like to say thank-you for all the anniversary wishes. 
 

We had a delicious dinner at a place called The Keg. It’s a steak house. It felt strange to eat in a restaurant, but once we sat down it felt somewhat normal. 
 

Q code menu. 
 

 

A couple drinks. 
 

 

Shared fresh bread. 
 

 

Garden salad for Lisa. 
 

 

Lobster gratin for me. 
 

 

Lisa and I each had the 20oz bone in rib-eye. She had twice baked potato and I had garlic mashed. Cooked, medium rare. One photo for example. 

 

We also ordered a side of lightly fried cauliflower. 
 

 

 

We passed on dessert, but already planned ahead for it. We made a quick stop at the local theatre.
 

Tonight it’s snacks and TV. Below Deck right now followed by Deadliest Catch. Owen is at Sharon’s and we have the house to ourselves.
 

Between everything, it seems to be the most peaceful night here in a very long time. 
 

Edited July 24, 2021 by A&L_Ont

[Sunshine3601]

6 minutes ago, A&L_Ont said:

Lisa and I would like to say thank-you for all the anniversary wishes. 
 

Wr had a delicious dinner at a place called The Keg. It’s a steak house. It felt strange to eat in a restaurant, but once we sat down it felt somewhat normal. 
 

Q code menu. 
 

 

A couple drinks. 
 

 

Shared fresh bread. 
 

 

Garden salad for Lisa. 
 

 

Lobster gratin for me. 
 

 

Lisa and I each had the 20oz bone in rib-eye. she had twice baked potato and I had garlic mashed. Cooked, medium rare. One photo for example. 

 

We also ordered a side of lightly fried cauliflower. 
 

 

 

We passed on dessert, but already planned ahead for it. We made a quick stop at the local theatre.
 

Tonight it’s snacks and TV. Below Deck right now followed by Deadliest Catch. Owen is at Sharon’s and we have the house to ourselves.
 

Between everything it seems to be the most peaceful night here in a long time. 
 

Looks delicious, especially the lobster au gratin.  Enjoy having the house to yourselves😍

[A&L_Ont]

Wow, what an ending to Below Deck. Next episode should be really interesting.  

Edited July 24, 2021 by A&L_Ont

[h20skibum]

@A&L_Ont, that looks like a nice anniversary celebration.   Ours is next weekend, but it will be quite different with the grandkids.  Stay tuned for our plans. 
 

Meanwhile, it looks like your rain is headed across the lake to us. 

 

 

 

[Ozark_Kid]

@A&L_Ont Looks like a great anniversary dinner.  Glad y’all are having a great time!

[Momof3gurlz]

35 minutes ago, A&L_Ont said:

Lisa and I would like to say thank-you for all the anniversary wishes. 
 

We had a delicious dinner at a place called The Keg. It’s a steak house. It felt strange to eat in a restaurant, but once we sat down it felt somewhat normal. 
 

Q code menu. 
 

 

A couple drinks. 
 

 

Shared fresh bread. 
 

 

Garden salad for Lisa. 
 

 

Lobster gratin for me. 
 

 

Lisa and I each had the 20oz bone in rib-eye. She had twice baked potato and I had garlic mashed. Cooked, medium rare. One photo for example. 

 

 

We also ordered a side of lightly fried cauliflower. 
 

 

 

We passed on dessert, but already planned ahead for it. We made a quick stop at the local theatre.
 

Tonight it’s snacks and TV. Below Deck right now followed by Deadliest Catch. Owen is at Sharon’s and we have the house to ourselves.
 

Between everything, it seems to be the most peaceful night here in a very long time. 
 

Everything looks wonderful but the theater popcorn might be my favorite!