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

[Jimbo]

10 hours ago, singinalot said:

 

New Port Richey, FL, just north west of Tampa. The Tampa port is 20 miles away 🙂

 

funny you ask about the beach…we went and saw the private beach we pay for in our HOA

its one mile from our house and has 20 cabanas

 

 

 

 

My Grandfather lived there, never did meet him though. My Grandmother married again when I was very young so only knew her while growing up in NJ.

 

You are close to Clearwater, Phillies Spring Training games are played there, you should have a chance to see some ball games while in that area if you and Nate are into sports.

Edited July 28, 2021 by Jimbo

[dani negreanu]

7 minutes ago, singinalot said:

good point! might do that if everyone is interested.

 

You bet 🥰

[Tree_skier]

9 hours ago, FromSea2ShiningSea said:

We’ve been up in Lake Tahoe for several days now and because of the fire that’s about 10 miles from here, the sky has been very hazy and smoky.  Just yesterday it started to clear a bit.

 

 

This morning you can finally see the sun rising.

 

Beautiful!

 

I love Tahoe... With my screen name I'm sure you can imagine why.   

 

I'm up in your neck of the woods right now, Fremont/Hayward area. 

Edited July 28, 2021 by Tree_skier

[FromSea2ShiningSea]

10 minutes ago, Tree_skier said:

Beautiful!

 

I love Tahoe... With my screen name I'm sure you can imagine why.   

 

I'm up in your neck of the woods right now, Fremont/Hayward area. 

 

Back to traveling again?  I hope you had a restful time while you were at home.  

 

Be careful out there!  

 

Serenade to Alaska can't come soon enough, right?

[Tree_skier]

13 minutes ago, FromSea2ShiningSea said:

 

Back to traveling again?  I hope you had a restful time while you were at home.  

 

Be careful out there!  

 

Serenade to Alaska can't come soon enough, right?

I'm preparing to do a live review if internet is good enough.  I'm absolutely stoked. 🙂 

[Sunshine3601]

10 hours ago, Sunshine3601 said:

They charge extra to use the boat?   Looks like nice area and great place to kayak.  Enjoy!

Speaking of rentals, I had a phone call from my tenant at our shore house.  Called in a panic because she couldn't find the can opener.  I told her to look in various kitchen drawers as there was definitely was one there, I bought a new one in June.  

Called back was very rude cursing at me.   I called my neighbor who took her one.   But Wow!  What a meltdown she had over a can opener.   Neighbor said she was a total b***** 

Not renting to her again!

Update on can opener lady.  My neighbor phoned and said the tenant returned her can opener and said she found one in a kitchen drawer yesterday.  Ugghhh! 

Guess I wont hold my breath waiting for an apology for her rant yesterday!

[Sunshine3601]

1 hour ago, Ourusualbeach said:

We are here.  I've been busy and Merlin likes to sleep.

Adorable!  Especially like the position in photo #2.

[Ocean Boy]

57 minutes ago, singinalot said:

ooh I’ll check those out. don’t think I’ve ever looked.

good point! might do that if everyone is interested.

 

You know we are... and we like pictures.

[Sunshine3601]

1 hour ago, dani negreanu said:

 

You bet 🥰

+1

[Ozark_Kid]

@singinalot Thanks for linking the review.  Looks like the breakfast buffet is the big attraction to the hotel. 😂 looks like y’all had fun.

[Ozark_Kid]

5 minutes ago, singinalot said:

Formaggi Pizze

 

6 minutes ago, singinalot said:

Monster cookie…

Now if that buffet was like the food you are showing off tonight, I would have to get it.  Looks good 👍 

[Sunshine3601]

42 minutes ago, singinalot said:

tonight’s dinner was at our favorite restaurant in the area and the most authentic italian we’ve had state side.

 

Nabruzzi Tratoria in Lutz, FL is not to be missed!

Nate got a different dish than the one he tried in Feb, but he said it was just as good. In Feb he had them specialty make him chicken parm. This time he got Veal Manuela.

 

 

 

Mozzarella Caprese

 

 

I had the Misuty Rose (x3) and Formaggi Pizze

 

My step daughter’s Parma Pizze

 

 

Monster cookie…I had been picturing the type of cookie sandwich you see on an ice cream truck so was pleasantly surprised

 

Yum to all of it!   Great prices too👡

[BonTexasNY]

2 hours ago, singinalot said:

 

 

 

 

I often mess up my responses.  Like this one.  I wanted to quote your post that I too would love to read about your Greek vacation review in here. You take the most awesome pictures!

 

[h20skibum]

Today was corn day.  Took our grandkids to a farm, and today’s program was all about corn.   How to tell if it is ready to pick, how to pick it, along with many other things about corn.   They must have paid attention, because they were talking about many of the things they learned. 
 

It is a really nice program this place does for the young kids, and they have groups going through every half hour.  
 

A ride to the corn field in the tractor pulled wagon

 

We passed some bacon along the way

 

 

Picking corn “the right way”

 

 

Looks like a good one. 
 

 

And another

 

 

and another

 

 

Another wagon load of kids. 
 

 

We cooked the corn they picked, and they did an excellent job.  Very delicious 

 

 

We had the other two tonight so our daughter and her husband could celebrate their anniversary.  Fourteen years for them today. 

 

[xpcdoojk]

On 7/27/2021 at 12:14 PM, Ozark_Kid said:

I had forgotten Dr. Kildare.  My sister liked watching.

I met my future wife with the … is Doctor Kildare sitting behind us line at Rocky II on a Sunday night in July at a movie house.  She was objecting to the medical scene that starts the movie after Rocky wins but has the crap beaten out of him.

[xpcdoojk]

On 7/27/2021 at 7:22 PM, Ocean Boy said:

Imagine what would have showed up with a 90% chance.

You people in RI have no clue what it is like living in flyover land, when two fronts meet.

[Sea Dog]

2 hours ago, Ourusualbeach said:

That's one advantage paying for premium paint vs the cheap stuff

Totally agree. never buy the cheap stuff. We had Sherwin Williams super paint put on our house and it's been on for 15 years and shows no sign of wear. Great stuff, expensive but well worth it.

[Sea Dog]

3 hours ago, singinalot said:

Our itinerary: 3 days Milos, 4 days Santorini, 3 days Naxos. 

Sounds awesome. I want to go back to Santorini when I can spend more time there. I loved that island.

[Sea Dog]

3 hours ago, Ourusualbeach said:

and Merlin likes to sleep.

I love seeing dogs sleep that way. It's looks funny but I'm sure he's comfortable.

[Ourusualbeach]

5 minutes ago, Sea Dog said:

Totally agree. never buy the cheap stuff. We had Sherwin Williams super paint put on our house and it's been on for 15 years and shows no sign of wear. Great stuff, expensive but well worth it.

I had a client once who insisted on buying her own paint....4 coats to cover the old paint, it would have been cheaper to buy the more expensive paint than the crap she bought.

[Ourusualbeach]

5 minutes ago, Sea Dog said:

I love seeing dogs sleep that way. It's looks funny but I'm sure he's comfortable.

I always look at it as a sign that they are relaxed, comfortable and totally trusting when they sleep like that.

[Coralc]

2 hours ago, Tree_skier said:

Beautiful!

 

I love Tahoe... With my screen name I'm sure you can imagine why.   

 

I'm up in your neck of the woods right now, Fremont/Hayward area. 

That is OUR neck of the woods! She is across the bridge.  Let us know sooner next time. 

[dani negreanu]

6 hours ago, h20skibum said:

Today was corn day.  

 

You're excellent grandparents -- so patient, thoughtful and full of initiatives 👍

[Ocean Boy]

8 hours ago, Ourusualbeach said:

I always look at it as a sign that they are relaxed, comfortable and totally trusting when they sleep like that.

Merlin knows he is going to have a good life.

[Ocean Boy]

The Ten Commandments of Dog Ownership

1. My life is likely to last 10-15 years. Any separation from you will be very hard and painful for me. Remember that before you adopt me.

 2. Give me time to understand what you want from me. Please be patient with me.

3. Place your trust in me. It is crucial for my well being.

4. Do not be angry with me for long, and do not lock me up as punishment. You have your work, your friends and your entertainment. I only have you!

6. Talk to me, even if I do not understand your words, I understand your voice when it is speaking to me. You only have to look at my tail!

7. Be aware that however you treat me, I will never forget it!

8. Before you hit me, remember that I have teeth that could crush the bones in your hand, but I choose not to bite you. (DON'T HIT YOUR DOG!)

9. Before you scold me for being lazy or uncooperative, ask yourself if something might be bothering me. Perhaps I am in pain or sick, or my heart might be getting weak and I cannot tell you.

10 Take care of me when I get old, you too will grow old someday. Go with me on difficult journeys. Never say, “I can’t bear to watch it” or, “let it happen in my absence.” Everything is easier for me if you are there. ** And always remember, I Love You!