Keksie

We really liked where we lived in Texas but moved to Florida to be closer to my son. We moved just before/during the pandemic. Super happy here it is all that and a bag of chips for us. It sounds like you have found the place that is just right for you too.

Well the Monkeypox scare sure died out quickly once people found out how most people were catching it.

That is so correct about anecdotes. I haven't worn a mask for over a year, have been interacting with others the entire time, been inside in crowded situations and still haven't caught covid.

You are not stuck at home again. We have been taking wonderful, fun land based vacations. No masks, no tests and no threat of quarantine in a room you don't want to be in. Until these protocols go away cruising is just not an attractive vacation option for me.

Ouch. I am so sorry and hope the pain goes away quickly and you will be up and about in time. I am sure you are disappointed about missing the trip. Take care.

Because if they make it miserable enough (lesser cabin, iffy room service, nothing to do) then people will not self-report. Less people in quarantine to take care of and less official covid numbers that way.

Not sure about what snake shed it but snake away from Tractor Supply works well.

This is my happy thread so I can't play here. Enjoy this community of widespread people too much.

There are a lot of reasons to live in Florida. We don't live that close to a cruise port but close enough if we decide to cruise again. We enjoy being 45 minutes from a beautiful beach, low taxes, small town, and the last 2+ years the freedom to make our own decisions.

@Ocean BoyHave a wonderful Birthday!

That is awesome!

It was $4.45 here today. I would comment on the reason but don't want to go to time out. LOL

I don't remember the actual road but I do know we saw a lot of waterfalls. I love waterfalls and try to see as many as I can when we go places. When we went to Gatlinburg we took the path to Grotto Falls and it was beautiful. I hope to go back to both places and see more of them.

It was in April for my Birthday.

Probably 20 years ago I did that. I picked the Big Island to explore all the way around. It was a lot of fun. Stayed in Kona first and explored north, did a flume ride, swam with turtles, went to a luau. Headed south, saw a lot of scenery and stayed at the volcano (not sure if that is possible now). We took a helicopter ride, explored all the park, bought a sweatshirt since I was freezing. Then we drove to Hilo where we explored the gardens and took a horseback ride. The only thing we didn't do was drive through the center of the island since the rental car company would not have been pleased if they found out.

I have not had covid yet either. When I had to wear a mask I wore a very comfortable single ply, jersey fabric mask. Now it is still stuffed in the bottom of purse just in case. So far I have not had to drag it out for over a year.

I am so sorry for the family.

I love the markings on her face.

Best puppies ever. So sweet and cuddly.

That is a Gopher Tortoise. Awesome!

Thank you. I will be ordering one.

There are so many out there. Which one do you have?

Haven't worn a mask in over a year except for one business. Have been eating out since May 2020. Restaurants are busy and are finally getting enough help with only an occasional employee wearing a mask. Went on a fun vacation to Tennessee earlier this year with no masks needed. Some of my friends have had covid recently but none had anything more then congestion and a cough.