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We just finished watching the opening. So wonderful to see a 100 year old Olympian take part! While I initially had doubts it worked, such amazing energy and so good to see Celine sing. She is an amazing entertainer. Paris est Tres Magnifique! I need to go back! If you ever get the chance to be part of an Olympic ceremony, it is amazing. We were so lucky when we hosted them here in 1988. The energy was electric. @grapau27 our doctors will instruct if there are any driving restrictions after surgery, so no need to worry.

@rafinmd Jasper is much more unspoiled, we had been planning a trip this year. So very sad. So many losing their homes, not to mention the poor animals. But they will recover. We spent some time in Waterton where there was a devastating fire a few years ago and while it is forever changed, it is still a place of extreme beauty. Smaller than Jasper, more of a village. both of these are UNESCO world heritage sites. On subject of pillows the Japanese ones filled with buckwheat are amazing for anyone with neck issues. They are sold online at the hotdog store and at the big online sales place. Both DH and I have them and I no longer get headaches or a crick in my neck. Sobakawa pillows are filled with buckwheat hulls and are known for their ability to provide excellent neck support. These pillows conform to the shape of the head and neck, providing a comfortable sleeping experience. Sobakawa pillows are also hypoallergenic and allow air to circulate, keeping the pillow cool and dry.

Maureen, So happy for your wonderful news! Thanks for the great advice, we are running two Dyson hepa filters up and downstairs. And going out sparingly and wearing kn94. Praying for rain! @smitty34877 so sorry you had such a tough night. One thing to have an all-nighter and at least have fun! Praying you all have a better night! @kazu pace yourself! Hope you get some relief soon from the pain! One day at a a time! @Cruising-along glad your family is having such a great time, But I know it’s hard to give the animals back, still missing our granddog. I’m hoping they’re just being very cautious, always better to be sure! Some very sad photos from Jasper, the gas station also just exploded!

Thanks Lenda! Sad news, the fire has reached the townsite of Jasper and is destroying buildings. Thankful that there is no loss of human life as of now. Our smoke had put us in uncharted numbers here. We’ve never seen numbers this high. We are off the charts literally, Scary times! And one of DH friend’s dog was attacked by a cougar, but thankfully they were able to scare it off with two adults and another dog. Luckily a vet was nearby and the dog will recover although he has puncture wounds on His head poor guy!

Good morning and thanks all! Hope to get to Labrador one day, we loved Newfoundland. The soup looks great but not in today’s heat. @RMLincoln yay on the pressure readings! @rafinmd awesome PSA levels! Sorry about the neck issues! Seems like you and others are playing whack a mole! @kazu gotta love the grabber for fetch! @marshhawk good idea on the pill cutting! Love your resilience! We’re still in extreme heat, unsafe smoke levels, and water restrictions. Never what we think of when we think of summer. and tornado warnings near our trailer so we’ll hang at home. Last nights sunset .

Sending healing thoughts and gentle hugs to @marshhawk @kazu @Vict0riann. I’m sorry the news wasn’t better, but low grade is usually good! Sometimes the nurse navigators really help put it in perspective. The oncologist may do further testing to help determine best treatment, The website Breast Cancer dot org has lots of great information. Lots of hugs! @JazzyV I wondered about the vertigo, that maneuver really helped my DM. @dfish great news! @StLouisCruisers congratulations on the arrival of the twins! Your timing is great! I’m praying all those mammograms go well! Also praying for all the evacuees from Jasper, they had to leave at 10 pm last night and fro most it was a twelve or more hour drive west to go east to nearest city with room.

Good day and thanks all! It’s definitely hot enough, 34 Celsius or 94 Fahrenheit. I’m bilingual, lol! @dfish hope all goes well! @summer slope happy birthday! Vancouver is a favourite, DS lived there for seven years, we visited in May and it was so beautiful!

Good morning and thanks all! Newcastle upon Tyne looks so familiar after watching Vera. Pi day for me is 3/14 also Einstein’s birthday. I love a good Bloody Caesar, have been drinking it even back in the day at the Owl’s nest, makes a great accompaniment to a medium rare steak. Miss the Owls nest, roses for the ladies, piano music, a wonderful menu. Sigh! so glad to see a post from @kazu just rest!

Good day and thanks all! Wow on the port photos, Thank you @tjcox9 and @Cruising-along I’m wondering what type of underwater camera you used? Sad to hear that it has been eliminated as a stop right now. @StLouisCruisers glad you’re safely home I hope. @kazu hope you’re doing okay and resting and recovering We have another hot one today and all week. Nearly a month of thirties, aka eighties and nineties not your typical Canadian summer. Smoke is giving us those beautiful sunsets!

Good day and thanks all! @dfish never apologize for making posts! You always have so much to contribute and are greatly appreciated! @StLouisCruisers yikes on your flights. Hope you can enjoy your time in Boston or find a car to drive home if that’s your preference. @cunnorlglad you’re safely at the port! Bon Voyage! @St Pete Cruiser yikes! No one expected that and you left a lot of extra time, hope it all goes smoothly! @Lady Hudsonso very sorry to hear about your DH’s fall, Glad he is in good hands. @superomakeep resting, hope you both feel better soon @kazu lots of gentle hugs and prayers you feel better soon! My tropical friend

Good day and thanks all! Bon voyage to those off! @Lady Hudsonhappy anniversary! @smitty34877 happy birthday to your DB! Love the sweater! @kazu glad you are home safe and mostly sound! I’m sorry the anaesthetic made you feel sick. Praying you’ll soon be feeling great! The house will happen, when the timing is right. @Seasick Sailor sorry to hear Bonnie’s news, but that surgery is very successful. @kochleffel hoping you stay healthy! @marshhawk love the photos, we all need as much positive as possible in our lives, please share away! @cat shepard truly what is normal? How is your sister doing? Love the wine today, we spent several days near Modena trying a lot of the dry Lambruscos, yum! @Cruising-along thanks for the safe photos from Komodo! @Quartzsite Cruiser glad the appointment went well! Always such Relief! @Vict0riann so glad you have a fridge again! @Heartgrove hugs as you navigate these difficult times with poor sam! Love the old dogs, they are truly wonderful!

@marshhawk glad Chuck ate well! Good idea! @Sharon in AZ thanks for the info on the chimichangas, DH loves them!, @Vict0riann yikes on the fridge! We were without last year for two days and thought it was bad! Is your fridge quite new? They don’t seem to last as long as they used to. yay! After six weeks we can now water with sprinklers weekly! My thirsty yard is looking forward to it

Good morning and thanks all! Bon voyage to those off on adventures at sea! Hoping all goes well for @kazu @marshhawk hope today is a better day! @ger_77 yikes on the lockdown, glad it all resolved well and your DH can be rescheduled. Wishing all a great day!

We’re in a hot spell, so had to go out for a walk before it was way too hot. @Crazy For Cats a very happy 20 th anniversary to you both! @rafinmd what a spectacular sunrise! Thank you! @smitty34877 glad your DB can stay a few days extra! Hope Tana has some better days! @JazzyV sorry you’re still not feeling well. Probably wise you took a test with all going around, may be wise to repeat in a few days as I think gastro issues can be a symptom. Hope you feel better soon! @Seasick Sailorprayers for Bonnie! @kazu glad you’re through one hurdle, and it will be great when It’s all behind you. Hope you are able to advise and have someone near. Sending big hugs and prayers all goes well! @Cruising-along enjoyed hearing of your family’s trip! Quite the adventure! I have some Basque heritage so have enjoyed my time in that area of Spain and France. The Pinxtos are amazing! Highly recommend a visit to San Sebastián, will also celebrate Catherine the Great.

Good morning and thanks all! Just a quick popping in to share some photos from the Guggenheim in Bilbao.

Curious about your thoughts about how it would be handled just shortly post final payment?

Just a quick hello to say glad Ivan is safe and sound! Sorry to hear of health challenges with so many. Lovely to see Baby Murphy, love Those pigtail’s! Very exciting to read of your plans @Heartgrove Who knew the Templar knights still exist, DS got a scholarship from them last year, I had no idea. Sorry to hear you’re ill @superoma @smitty34877 and about your family and @Vict0riann your DD. Hope all recover quickly. my delphiniums are blooming!

Exactly! Part of the experience! Travel broadens us, even in unexpected ways!

We used to always go in the summer, but IMO Fall is the best, the sea is still warm enough to swim. Earlier in the year the sea can be quite cool of. Or downright cold, even for the locals. Less busy too hopefully!

@JazzyV oh so sorry to hear you’re not well, do take good care and hope you feel better soon!

Good day and thanks all! A very happy birthday to Allen and Keith! Hope Ren heals well! @Cruzin Terri so sorry you’re not feeling well still. Take the time you need to rest and recover. @kazu hope all goes well today, but of course it’s normal to feel how you do! Hugs, I would like to think that Jose knew you needed a companion and karma gave you Ivan on such a memorable day! @ger_77 glad your party went so well!

You will definitely survive, seems strange at first but it’s handled really well. It may not apply in every hotel, but for most it seems to be the case. Greece is definitely worth spending time in, but we prefer the islands to Athens. We’ve spent several months there and would go back in a heartbeat.

@marshhawk just so sorry things weren’t better! Sending prayers for peace and strength for both of you!

Early good afternoon and thanks all, the joys of these many time zones! Thanks Tony, Sandi, Lenda and Carolyn for such wonderful photos! @kazu happy 10 th birthday Ivan! Praying all goes well for these weeks! Nice to hear such great feedback about the wonderful recipes @dfishhas been sharing, peanut butter yum! @smitty34877 Bok choy and peanut butter, sounds great, glad Tana has been thinking of that! @RMLincoln so glad your DH has had some relief, it can be so all encompassing when we’re not feeling well. @Seasick Sailor glad your DS got such definitive results, and that the surgery can be planned. Continued prayers. @Cruzin Terricontinued prayers as you navigate this new normal. You have been greatly in my thoughts! @luvteaching I so feel for you, so hard to be away when so much is going on, but so glad that your DM is home. Oh no on the fall! Your mom is so like my DD DM, who fell when we had taken our DD and family to Hawaii for her wedding gift. And also needed a pacemaker, and then fell in hospital. Sending hugs and prayers. @ger_77 too bad we weren’t closer! Sounds like a blast! Tell DH to take a video of any storms tonight and show you in the morning, lol! @marshhawk. Hugs and prayers! We lost a lovely shipmate this week, she was a concert pianist that we had the good fortune to hear onboard when we visited st Petersburg. Thought I’d share our more vegetarian intensive lunch. We have a wonderful Japanese tea house in the mountains that makes a fabulous grapefruit ginger dressing.

Late good morning and thanks to all! Another hot one, they are thinking we will break our all time record ever today! Eek! Sorry to hear so many are dealing with Breast cancer! @Vict0riannhoping your radiation doesn’t leave you too fatigued. I decided to go to France immediately after, probably not the best decision. Prayers for your sister Bonnie, @Seasick Sailor Prayers for your good friend @doobieb @luvteaching so sorry to hear of your mom’s fall, always is so hard when you’re away! @kazu glad you have a date, but sorry you have so much to juggle right now! You and Ivan are soulmates. I’m sure that real estate strategy will pay off! @smitty34877 so much to navigate, I remember a discussion with a nurse when my brother was needing more pain meds, and she was worried about addiction when his condition was terminal, sigh! Sending extra hugs! @cruising sister my friend went on that ship earlier this year with her family, her first cruise and had a ball! so pleased with my peonies right now!