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    Landlocked in Colorado
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    Travel, volunteering
  • Favorite Cruise Line(s)
    HAL. NCL
  • Favorite Cruise Destination Or Port of Call
    Panama Canal

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  1. Such good news about Baby Murphy. We all love and pray for the “Daily Babies”. @Cruzin Terri, I am so happy your DH will seek some medical look at his knee. He needs to be in good shape for your upcoming cruise. Sending prayers for a good result. Good night!
  2. Thanks!! Even though I have 5 Alaska cruises under my belt, this one is so unusual that I am really looking forward to it.
  3. Good morning. It is a chilly morning in Western Colorado. At least we don’t have snow, like the mountains and Front Range. I am sitting at the car dealers service department’s lounge. Getting new tires before winter. I had known my tires were needing to be replaced, so finally decided to do it. I always loving spending over $1,000!! That kind of spending (and more) should be reserved for cruising. I love reading about those are cruising, and seeing the wonderful pictures that so many share. Have been to Juneau on 4 of my 5 Alaska cruises. That is also a stop on the 28-day Alaska cruise for next summer. I just cancelled 2 cruises so am really looking forward to seeing many ports in Alaska that are visited very seldom. (Dutch Harbor, Barrow, Nome to name a few, plus Hubbard Glacier and College Fjord which I have not seen,) Prayers sent for all that are in pain or needing special thoughts. If I get out of here in time will go to church for Mass for All Saints Day. Have a great day everyone. Mary Kay
  4. Just a quick post. When I had COVID when I returned from my cruise, I could not get Paxlovid. Doctor said I would have to discontinue some of my HBP and heart meds. I just decided to just stick it out which in my case worked out okay. I had been lead to believe that seniors with underlying conditions could get Paxlovid fairly easily. My bad.
  5. @Quartzsite Cruiserdinner tomorrow sounds wonderful. What time should I arrive, if I can escape COVID jail?
  6. Greetings to all! My posting is still sporadic, but I do read every day! My thoughts and prayers to all on the Cares List, especially to those who are the caregivers for spouses. Take care of yourself, so that you can be there for your loved one. That is the one most important lesson that I had to learn the very hard way!!! I have the laugh of the day for you. I am back in complete quarantine in my apartment for 5 days, which started yesterday! I had done my 5 days of complete quarantine and 5 days of masking while I had COVID. My one day of freedom was Sunday. Then, I was among a group of 4 that was exposed over the weekend and the seniors' community put all 4 of us into quarantine yesterday! (As my step-daughter told me it is the downside of living where I do!). So, I am now staring at the 4 walls again. Wish I could read more, but that has been something that I no longer have a desire to do. I can only read for about 5 minutes before I lose interest. Reading enjoyment left me after DH passed away, and I can't re-capture it. Looks like it is a nice day out, which would be nice to be able to get out. By the time I am out of Covid jail, the weather will probably take a turn for the worse. At least I am able to do the Zoom or Teams calls for Red Cross, so some of the time is not wasted. Yesterday I went through all of my Christmas stuff and decided what I will have room to display, and what needs to be donated. That was something that didn't get done before I moved. @smitty34877I understand the pneumonia crisis that Tana is undergoing. It becomes increasing challenging for the treatment under her circumstances. Sending healing thoughts for a speedy recovery. For those celebrating (and the lucky travelers/cruisers) I send my best wishes! I love this whole "community" that makes the FR&D such a great portion of the days. Have a great rest of the day, everyone. Mary Kay
  7. @dfish, such gorgeous scenery. Much more color than was experienced on our Zuiderdam cruise in Canada and New England. Thanks for sharing.
  8. Well, I am finally getting around to a sensible post. I have learned that recovery from this bout of Covid isn't as easy as the prior one!! I have been battling tremendous fatigue, which I guess can be a side effect. (Please don't add me to Cares list again as this is just something that will pass). Didn't help that I spent a very restless night last night. It is just beautiful here right now. Clear skies, and just a hint of fall in the air, although it is supposed to get to 80 today! Not sure how supposed 2023/2024 EL Nino will affect Western Colorado and the water situation. @RMLincoln, I am "mentally" going thru your pre-move exercises with you. I am truly sympathetic to your enhanced move date. What you can get done is great, but don't stress too much. The movers will do what you can't!!!! When your move is complete, I am sure you will be happy with the result. I got a card yesterday that stated that those who have Tricare for Life now are eligible for the Federal Dental and Vision coverage. When I started to investigate, it turned into a website that locked me out. Guess I will just keep my AT&T Dental coverage (which I pay for) and ignore whatever is being offered new! Investigating all the possibilities drives me crazy, as if I needed help. My continued prayers for all on the Cares List. Wish it would decrease. Also doing a happy dance for those who are celebrating and all the lucky cruisers. Have a great evening! Mary Kay
  9. Just last week I had a lot of non-refundable OBC. On the last evening of the cruise I went to Guest Services and signed a paper to transfer that $$$ to the Crew Appreciation fund. Easy peasy. I had a little refundable credit which they gave me in cash.
  10. I tested negative today, so can get out of COVID jail tomorrow. Well, I am on mask restriction, but will take it! Prayers for all in need. Will try to do a halfway intelligent post tomorrow. Have a good night. Mary Kay
  11. Thanks for well wishes. Starting to feel a little bit better. Haven’t started to re-test. Feel it is a waste of time (and tests) since I am quarantined in my apartment till Monday. I am agreeing that it was a good move for me as I don’t have to worry about any food prep, etc. This discussion about RSV is very interesting to me. Last February when I was in ER with horrible cough, lung issues, I was tested for COVID, Influenza A and B, RSV, and Pneumonia x-rays. I was reassured that the docs wanted to rule out everything since I was and am a senior. I know that right now I will not be eligible for a C-19 booster, but I intend to get the RSV shot when I am recovered. No rest for me this afternoon. There is a local air show with the highlight being the Blue Angels. My apartment complex is in the flight path. The Blue Angels have been practicing for the last two days! I love the “sounds of freedom” have a great rest of the days. My thoughts and prayers for all. I am still trying to get caught on FR&D reading. Mary Kay
  12. Very late posting for me. Arrived home very LATE Tuesday from Zuiderdam cruise. Three flights and I felt like HE—!!! Turns out I have COVID. So, it has not been a great week. I am now in quarantine in my seniors’ community. I am seriously re-thinking my future as a cruiser. I have said I would continue for as long as I was able, but after this trip, I am not sure how many airline debacles I can handle. Also, this last cruise was totally lackluster. sorry to be such a downer. Will try to catch up on my missed days while cruising. My wi-fi didn’t work so well on Z.
  13. Well, my bags are packed, I am ready to go, and I am leaving' on a jet plane!!😀 (Maybe I will burst out in song! - but not the way I sing!). Amazing that I could upload my passport for ArriveCan, but not for United Airlines for boarding pass! Oh well, since I am flying first class because of the long overnight flight, then United can deal with everything at the airport! Thoughts and prayers for @Quartzsite Cruiserfor the best surgery outcome and recovery. Be careful on your drive home. Also sending more healing wishes for @smitty34877for peace in this new chapter, and hopes that Tana remains stable with her IPF. Don't know how much I will be able to post after boarding the Zuiderdam, but know I will be trying to keep current by reading the FR&D. I had problems with the Navigator app in April aboard the Rotterdam! Keep well, everyone and have a blessed few days! Mary Kay
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