Paw13

7 minutes ago, JazzyV said:

Good morning. Thanks for the Fleet Report/Daily.

Friendships are important. Forgiveness is something to strive for. I like to photograph lighthouses on my travels. Hmmm on the quote!

I'll pass on the meal (fish) and drink. Yes to the wine.

I've been to Portugal, but not Ponta Delgada. Thanks for the photos.

 

Hot and humid continues. Supposedly on Thursday we'll get some cooler, drier air from Canada! Last night around 10 my eye became red and light sensitive. I've never had a uveitis flare occur at night, and there wasn't a lot of time to put in drops before I needed to sleep. I did the best I could. Fortunately, it seems to have cleared by this AM.

 

@kazu Thinking of you.

@Paw13 Thank you for Father David's sermon.

@Lady Hudson Lots going on with you; thanks for checking in.

@smitty34877 I hope you are all improving.

@StLouisCruisers It sounds like good family times in Cincy.

@ottahand7 I'm glad you're feeling better. I've been having some palpitations, but my thyroid numbers were off, so hopefully lowering the dose of medication fixes it.

@Overhead Fred I'm glad you made it there safely.

@Mr. Boston Sorry to hear the appliance gremlin got you.

@HAL Sailer Thank you for sharing that wonderful story of forgiveness.

@mamaofami Prayers for DD, DGS and all in Israel to stay safe!

@Quartzsite Cruiser Amazing photos as usual.

 

Prayers for the Care List and Cheers for the Celebration List.

Stay safe everyone.

 

Europa Point Trinity Lighthouse, Gibralter

 

You are very welcome Vanessa.

Graham wanted everyone to see David's sermons and only asked me to post them in case they were removed because of a grudge against him from a lurker.

Thank you all for your nice words and Graham will continue to post the sermons next week as I don't normally go on social media.

I will pop in again if Graham is unable to post at anytime.

Lots of Love.

Pauline 😘❤️

Today's sermon from our reverend David.

Pauline xx

Hi everyone.

I have attached Father Davids sermon before church.

Graham will send the sermon again later on Sundays daily.

Love and hugs Pauline 🤗 💕

3 hours ago, kazu said:

 

Great multi quote 👍 thank you 🙂 

2 hours ago, JazzyV said:

Trying a copy and paste, since my original post is still hidden.

 

Good morning. Rabbit, Rabbit, White Rabbit. 

Girlfriends are important for support and socializing. I haven't played Mahjong in ages. No mountain climbing for me. Excellent quote.

I like the meal. Pass on the drink and yes to the wine.

I haven't been to Gaspe. Thanks for any forthcoming pictures.

 

It's cloudy and not too hot so far today. Storms around evening rush hour. I'm glad the roof is patched. Well, I don't think the steroid shot is as effective this time; not bad, but I still have some pain. I'll wait a while and see how it goes. I may have to try the gel soon.

 

@grapau27 Nice picture. 

@Paw13 Welcome to the Daily!

@marshhawk It sounds like giving up the dog walking is a good idea. 

@HAL4NOW Great pictures.

@kazu Great that Liz was able to help with Shadow. Pretty flowers.

@ottahand7 Congrats on the fishing and seeing the loons.

@StLouisCruisers Thanks for the update on Ren; I was going to ask about him today. I'm sorry you both are still having leg issues. 

@smitty34877 Continued prayers for your family.

@Overhead Fred Love the picture!

 

Prayers for the Care List and Cheers for the Celebration List.

Stay safe everyone.

2 hours ago, Quartzsite Cruiser said:

Good afternoon from central Texas -- where at 1:15pm it is a cool 94F, with a slight breeze.  This morning, I was in a hurry to get the first load of laundry in the washer and get to the store, that I forgot to say Rabbit, Rabbit, White Rabbit before I said good morning to DH.  Finger's crossed 🤞 that I didn't jinx August.  

 

So far, it doesn't look like I jinxed anything since DH receiver a call from the Dallas hospital and now has an appointment with the Physician's Assistant for an evaluation at 11 am Friday.  It's a good thing DH gave them my cell phone number because they still could not reach him on his phone.  When we did the online check-in, which took an hour it was that complete, I discovered they had the wrong number for DH.  @rafinmd  Roy, I think you can take DH off the care list since we're now definitely in their system.  Friday's appointment will begin the process to take care of the NPH.

 

It looks like it's been a busy morning on the Fleet/Daily with a lot of posts taken down.  I'll try to be careful what I say.  For the record, I had no problem with Father David's sermons and know many enjoyed them and found comfort.  If you didn't want to watch, you could just scroll by.  I also agree with others that if it was a Dailyite, which I very seriously doubt,  who complained, I wish he or she had "talked" to us first.  The most likely scenario, as others have mentioned, is that a lurker either took offense or wanted to be mean.

 

Now, back to our regular Daily programming.  I have two girlfriends that I've know most of my life, one since we were 18 months old.  While we don't talk or see each other often, we always pick up where we left off.  The other I've known since at least the first grade, if not before, and she's my nextdoor neighbor.  We don't always agree, but we're there for each other.  I've never learned to play Mahjong, but @Seasick Sailor  Joy, will be celebrating today.  I've climbed a few small mountains, most really tall hills, but found that is not really my thing.  I prefer walks and hikes on level or almost level ground.

 

Like all Mahatma Gandhi's quotes, this quote is very true. 

 

We'll take the meal and the wine, but pass on the drink.  I have been making chicken parmigiana in the air fryer for a couple of years now.  My recipe, which I'll share in a minute, is similar to the one @0106 Tina found.  Mine combines two of the steps, which lessens the cooking time.  

 

We have not been to Gaspe, so thank you @Cruising-along for your pictures.  It's been on the bucket list for quite a while.

 

@marshhawk  Ann, I'm glad you finally decided to quit the dog walking job.  A month is a generous time for giving notice, and most people give two weeks.

@kazu  Jacqui, I'm glad Liz came by and worked with Shadow, plus giving you some good tips.  After what you gave as the reasons they are trying to rescue the dogs, I can definitely understand Shadow's trust issues.  Hopefully they will lessen with time and patience.  If anyone can help her, you with Liz's help can do it.  Loved the flower pictures.  BTW,  🎈  HAPPY BIRTHDAY, SHADOW! 🍖

@Paw13  Pauline, we can finally officially welcome you to the Daily.  Through, @grapau27 Graham, you have been a part of this group for a while.

@grapau27  Graham, I like the new avatar.  It's hard to tell, but ours was taken on the Great Wall 20 years ago on a stop on Volendam's 60 day APEC cruise.

@HAL4NOW  Thank you for the pictures of Mt. Beckler.

@ottahand7  I liked the pictures of the loons.  Thank you.

@aliaschief  Bruce, again, thank you for more pictures of Scotland.

@StLouisCruisers  Sandi, I'm glad Ren is doing better and never tested negative.  It's good he could to to the soccer camp, but I hope he doesn't have trouble with his leg.

@JazzyV  Vanessa, I'm sorry the steroid shot is not working as well this time.  DH found the shots effect lessened over several years.

 

The dryer just dinged, bot I better go fold clothes.

 

Lenda

 

1 hour ago, ktbraun said:

It's always fun to see the loons.  They remind me of our childhood camping trips to Up-North Wisconsin!  Their calls are so fun to hear!  We travel to central Wisconsin, and occasionally see a loon there...during their migration time.  

We had a fun time at our German Fest on Friday.  Milwaukee has a huge park, and the 1st celebration of the year is Summerfest, it's a huge music celebration.  Then, throughout the summer there are several ethnic celebrations.  

Still saying Yay to those celebrating and prayers for those who need them.   And welcome to @Paw13Pauline! 

 

Karen

1 hour ago, smitty34877 said:

Good afternoon. Sorry to be so late.The general feeling in our two houses here is that we feel as if we were hit by a truck.I am not capable of much activity  and neither is anyone else. Hopefully things will improve  soon.We appreciate  all the good wishes,thank  you to all.

@Paw13, Pauline,welcome to the lovely group.

@JazzyV,  Vanessa, hopefully you will feel more relief with your knee in a few days.Sometimes I would feel changes for about a week  after injection. 

I love the recipes today but I think I will have cereal later.

Terry

1 hour ago, ger_77 said:

Good afternoon, time for a quick check-in.  

 

@Paw13welcome to the Fleet Report and Daily; I'm sure your husband has told you all about us!

@kazua begonia, see, what do I know about flowers?  LOL

@Quartzsite Cruiserso glad to see DH has an appointment this week - at least it's the start of the process he needs to recover.

@smitty34877 happy to hear from you; please take the time you need to recover, even if it means calling on others outside the house for assistance with meals, etc.

 

Stay safe everyone!

59 minutes ago, puppycanducruise said:

@Paw13 Welcome to the Daily Pauline.  

 

@smitty34877 Hope you all feel better soon.

54 minutes ago, lazey1 said:

@marshhawkThank you for posting the song make me a channel of your peace. It is beautiful and I can't belive that I had not heard it before. Thank you also for complaining about the deletion of Father David, for letting us know why Father David was deleted and for being instrumental in his being backi on board.

 

@smitty34877Your family has been through so much and now this. I am sorry that all I can do to help is assure you that both of your houses are in my prayers.

 

@Paw13Welcome to the daily. I have admired your elegance in the photos that Grahm has posted.

 

Jane

47 minutes ago, dfish said:

Home again, home again!   As much as I enjoyed the two weeks on the ms. Rotterdam in Norway, home feels really good right now.   Yesterday's travels were really tiring.  By the time we hit the airport hotel last night, we had been up for 24 hours.  

 

@Paw13Welcome, Pauline, to the Daily.   It is so nice to hear from you in person.   Graham has sung your praises for quite some time, so we do feel we know you.

@kazuShadow is coming along all due to your gentle persistence.   

 

 

That is my favorite as well.   I love the sentiment.

 

 

This looks like it could be in a magazine.  Beautiful photo!

 

 

Terry, I sure hope someone is delivering meals and helping you.  After all the caregiving you've done, you deserve some yourself.  

 

@JazzyV The effectiveness of the steroid shots does wear off after time.  I went from the steroids to the hyaluronic acid to knee replacement.  

 

@ottahand7I really enjoy your photos.  You make the UP look so good!  Of course, it is a beautiful place.

 

@0106 Tina, the meal looks wonderful!   I'm not sure what is for dinner.  Probably whatever I can get delivered, but those recipes are a keeper.   I love, love, love eggplant parmesan.   My grandmother made the best and I could have eaten it all.  

27 minutes ago, Vict0riann said:

Hello, Dailyites, I had no idea what was going on over Father David’s little sermons!  Happy to hear it has been settled.  On the ship I can’t always see what has been posted(mainly photos, videos, etc., ) but I blame the ship’s internet.  Welcome, Pauline, @Paw13 , we do all feel we know you, as our fashion guru!  
 

Happy Birthday to Shadow, @kazu, the first of many healthy and happy ones with you, I hope.  And @smitty34877, I’m so sorry you are all feeling so ill.  Hope you get over it quickly.

 

our last port today has been Halifax, the warmest we have been so far on this cruise.  Tomorrow is a sea day, and the the end comes in Boston.  Did a lot of walking today, I’ll be sore tomorrow…

I am overwhelmed by everyone's welcoming messages.

Graham is on here all the time and I understand why now.

Graham is usually quiet but chats a lot on here.

I'm happy for Graham and everyone else that our vicar David's sermon has been reinstated.

Thank you everyone for your kindness and I will check back in on Sunday with David's sermon.

Love and hugs

Pauline 💕🤗

1 minute ago, kazu said:

 

Great multi quote 👍 thank you 🙂 

Thank you.

I have been a civil servant for 44 years and used to multitasking.

Graham likes to do things more individually in case he makes a mistake.

Pauline ❤️

6 hours ago, rafinmd said:

Rabbit Rabbit White Rabbit (Thanks for the reminder @erewhon).  A great selection of days.  I've climbed my share of mountain's when I was younger (Including Maryland's highest a few times).  I love the Ghandi quote but don't think I've been to Gaspe.  I am starting today somewhat sad as I would have hoped someone who objected to Reverend David's sermons would have said something publicly rather than apparently flagging the posts.  The meal sounds great.  My alternative is Gourmet Greens, Pork Chop with Parsnip Puree, and Peach Crisp as served on MS Westerdam August 1, 2018:

Today’s care list:

smitty’s entire family with Covid
Crabbi Patti’s father and now son with Covid
JazzyV knee pain and StLouis Cruiser’s continuing leg issues
Cruzin Terri painful joints
Ren not feeling well
Quartzite DH needing neurosurgeon appointment
The locks at Ijmuiden(Rotterdam diverted to at least 8/14)
From the rotation:
Tana with persistent problems
Cruising-along niece awaiting a kidney
Amy adjusting to widowhood and children
Status of St. Louis Sal (7/1), msmayor (5/20) and JAM37 (7/7)

 

Celebrations and Shoutouts:

Welcome aboard Paw13
Shadow in Kazu’s care
Crabbi Patti on camp nurse duty to 8/8
Volendam caring for refugees
Live4cruises in NCH Hills to 8/11
Aliaschief touring Hebrides to 8/14
6 days for AMRDS (Nieuw Amsterdam 8/7 to 8/14)
6 days for Mister67 (Equinox 8/7 to 8/13)
2 days for Mtn2sea and kplady (Nieuw Statendam 8/3 to 8/27)
Welcome home dfish and Seasick Sailer
Vict0riann  (Nieuw Statendam (to 8/3), Cat in My Lap (Zaandam to 8/13), and Gail&Marty (Rotterdam to 10/15) at sea
Vacationing Staff Captain Sabine - Our first female Staff Captain and HAL’s likely first female Captain(I know this is a repeat but she’s worth it)

Roy

 

4 hours ago, StLouisCruisers said:

Rabbit, Rabbit, White Rabbit.  Hoping August is a wonderful month for us all. 

 

Good morning friends!   For Pauline @Paw13welcome to Cruise Critic!  It's nice that we already "know" you though.  🙂  Thank you Rich @richwmnfor the Daily and Fleet Report.  An interesting bunch of days to celebrate.  I like to celebrate my girlfriends and August is the birthday month for two of my longest known girlfriends.  One has been my friend since we were 16 years old and we still keep in touch.  Mahjong is a popular and very noisy game, especially when you're trying to read on a cruise ship and there is a game going on nearby.  We always have to move, even if we were there first.  Mountain Climbing Day is a good cause, but you probably won't catch me climbing one.  Thank you @HAL4NOWfor the photos of Mount Beckler.  Beautiful!  Thanks for the Gandhi quote today, and the chicken parmesan sheet pan recipes sound great.  Gaspe, Canada is not a port I've ever been to but it sounds like a nice place to visit.  It's never been posted in the past.  Hope to see some photos.

 

I also am sad to hear someone reported Father David's sermon and had it removed.  I would think it is someone who lurks and doesn't join in our community here.  I think we should be letting our feelings known by email to the moderator and I plan to do that.  

 

Thanks Roy @rafinmdfor the Care and Celebration lists today.  I appreciate you including Ren but he can probably be removed.  His congestion is improving and he was able to go to a soccer camp at Notre Dame in South Bend, Indiana yesterday since he doesn't have Covid.  DS says a bigger problem is discomfort from a calf injury in the final game last Sunday in Orlando.  It still hurts!  So Ren and I both are complaining about our legs!  😬

 

Ann @cat shepardhow nice you have a beautiful deer to watch this morning.  As long as he's not eating your plants you probably don't mind.  Graham @grapau27love your new avatar!  Ann @marshhawkso glad you're retiring from the dog walking job.  It was a major inconvenience messing with your appointments, plus the low pay, and then the injury from the unleashed dog incident.  You can use that time for better uses.  Jacqui @kazuthanks for your lovely flower photos and beautiful Shadow's photo too.  Good idea having Liz the dog trainer come by to observe and give you ideas.  It will take work but Shadow has a great future ahead thanks to you.  @srdancerSorry!  I don't know what's going on!

 

Well, time for some peach tea.  We got up and walked 2.85 miles in our neighborhood this morning.  It was quite sticky out and about 70F.  It would have been a lot easier with low humidity but we can't expect that in August.  I hope you all have a great day!

3 hours ago, Cruzin Terri said:

Good morning to all

Thank you Rich for the Daily and Fleet Report. And thank you to Roy for the Cares and Celebration list.

Prayers for all that need them, especially to those with Covid.  @smitty34877 I hope your family is doing better, especially your DH and Tana.

@kazu Shadow is beautiful and I am sure she will calm down and you will soon be enjoying each other very much.

@Paw13 Welcome to our friendly group Pauline.  

As for the days.  I love my girlfriends. As for the other two, I don’t play Mahjong and I would not dare go mountain climbing.  For heaven’s sake, I don’t even climb stairs these days unless it is a necessity!.

I will skip the drink, like chicken Parmesan, and like the quote.

Interesting wine.  This past spring when we were in Rome, we took a day trip to Montepulciano and Pienza for a wine-tasting tour.  Very nice wines in that area.  I will be interested to read about today’s wine selection.

I hope everyone has a great Monday.

This thread is about friendship and kindness, I hope it stays that way.

God Bless,

Terri

2 hours ago, Horizon chaser 1957 said:

Rabbit, rabbit, white rabbit. (Not that I put that nearly as well as @Overhead Fred)

After a week of temperatures unusually hot for here, today is our first moderate day, and it feels divine! Today I can get some work done around the Apple trees, and then we have a neighbour coming over for dinner.

Hello @Paw13! Pauline, I am Laura. We know you so well through Graham’s posts and photos it seems strange that this is actually your first time here. Welcome home!

Like many, I’m surprised by the complaint about Father David’s sermons. It’s not even like they auto play as you scroll by. A person has to deliberately choose it, open it, and sit and watch it to even know,what it is. However, we’ve all seen from dipping into other threads the number of nasty, bitter trolls there are. It’s not surprising one would attack a thread of supportive people. Deliberately provoking a shut down of a string of posts that bring comfort and community to so many is a clever and effective bit of mischief.

Happy Monday, and Happy August. The only fault with August is that I won’t be back on a BHB until September!

2 hours ago, marshhawk said:

Currently treading lightly with my posts.

 

@Paw13  Welcome to the Daily!    I've seen your face most every day that I have been with the Dailyites!  Very pretty face!  My name is Ann (along with a bunch of Ann's, most of us are avid cat lovers too).  I am very much unlike my screen name.  Unlike the hawk, I'm pretty blind, cant chase things, hate to fly, and I think I need my wings clipped. You are already family here, but I bet you knew that!

1 hour ago, srdancer said:

@Paw13 glad to hear your voice on the daily. I feel you’ve been here forever because of all your photos. You and DH seem like a really lovely couple.
Something I’d love to know - does @grapau27give you any of the chocolates he sells?🙂

1 hour ago, kazu said:

 

She sort of comes from royalty - descended from the Salukis, Pharoah hounds and Israeli Canaan dogs.  But, she’s a Baladi - an. Egyptian street dog - not a real breed - a mutt - but that’s what they are called.  They are despised in Egypt (they like purebred dogs) and are beaten, abused, poisoned etc.  Thus the move to spay, neuter and rescue them.

Canada is closing it’s borders to over 100 countries rescue dogs including Egypt so it was now or never to get her here.

 

 

LOL - flowers don’t just “happen”?  😂. The hanging pot has begonias in it. A hibiscus would never be happy in the pergola - insufficient sun 😉 

 

Welcome to the Daily, @Paw13

1 hour ago, Sharon in AZ said:

🐇🐇🐇  Good morning!  Thank you for today’s Fleet Report and Daily Rich. Thanks to everyone who shares. 

I joined the Ryhope group on FB a while back so I could share the messages with my daughter. It’s open to join, you just request and tell them why. There’s also a Daily prayer posted which I also enjoy. 

I think @Horizon chaser 1957has the best take on the situation. We have a great thing going here and I’m sure it doesn’t sit well with some. I consider it a form of jealousy. Enough said by me. 
 

Pauline @Paw13 — welcome to the Daily. I hope you feel welcome and continue to post. We all feel like we already know you. 
 

Ann @cat shepard — I’ve been meaning to ask you about your upcoming travels. I hope you enjoy!!

 

Ann @marshhawk— I think giving a month’s notice is too generous. 
 

@kazu Jacqui, great pictures today of flowers and Shadow. The new harness sounds great and hopefully your friend has other good ideas for her. 
 

We will be in Gaspe on October 12th so I’m hoping someone has pictures to share. 
 

The monsoon storm yesterday made a mess in our yard and pool. Craig just told me that our two basil plants look ragged and beat up. But I’m sure they will recover. We did get some much needed rain. 
 

Have a great day everyone!

 

1 hour ago, Cruising-along said:

Good morning!

Interesting collection of days today.  I've never played Mahjong or climbed a mountain, but my dear Dad did climb Bellingham's local mountain (Mt. Baker) when I was a child.  Will pass on the drink and wine, but the meal sounds great for today.  And I have all the ingredients.  I'll go for recipe #2 using potatoes.  Strangely, potatoes don't raise my blood sugar as much as pasta does -- go figure.

 

We have been to Gaspe and will be there again this fall on our Atlantic Coast cruise.  I love visiting that port because besides its beauty, it's the closest I've ever gotten to where my ancestors from my dear Mom's side come from. They came from France and settled in Quebec before moving here to WA State.   I see their surname everywhere when we visit.  We usually rent a car while there, last time we drove to Perce for the day and this fall we'll be driving to Forillon National Park.

 

Ann @marshhawkI agree with others, it's good that you plan to stop walking your neighbor's dog.  A month's notice is plenty. 🙂  

 

Jacqui @kazuthank you for the photos of your beautiful flowers and also of Shadow.

 

@HAL4NOWgorgeous photos of your hike on Mt. Beckler!

 

@ottahand7thank you for the beautiful photos of the loon family and of the catch of the day!

 

Welcome to the Daily @Paw13.

 

Here are a few photos of our visit to Gaspe in 2012.

 

I really enjoyed these women who welcomed us that day.  They not only were talented, but very funny too!

 

The Maasdam

 

Some countryside scenery

 

And a lighthouse

 

A beautiful, crisp day in Perce.  The rest of the photos are "The Rock"

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

46 minutes ago, AncientWanderer said:

Good morning, All, and Welcome August.  And welcome @Paw13Pauline to the Daily.  I'm calling it International Girlfriends Day in your honor.  😍

 

I don't play mahjong, don't climb mountains, but do drink Collins drinks and eat chicken parm.  Wish that Gaspe was still on our agenda for this fall.   We booked Panama Canal instead on the NA.  It's still too long to be away, but it's out of San Diego, so we don't need to extend the trip on either end.  Just hop on the ship, cruise, and fly straight home.   🛳️   🌊   ✈️

 

Pocket and I have been sleeping in.  Must be the summer heat.  DH always gets up at 7 am no matter what.  I expect it to be a quiet day today -- trying to keep cool.

 

I did manage to hear our nice sermon last night and it was timely, as Emma Bridgewater has her new fall line out and I need more like a hole in the head.  Father David always seems to hit home.  I'll look to FB for his good words.

 

Thinking of all of you today.  Especially waiting to hear from @smitty34877Terry.  Plenty to worry about there.

Thanks for our Daily!  ❤️   🌻   🌹

 

24 minutes ago, MISTER 67 said:

@Paw13Welcome Pauline to the nicest and friendliest site on the. Internet, so many wonderful caring people. 

I've only been posting for a few months and really look forward to reading everybody's posts, your Graham is a great guy and it's a shame that someone had issues with the Sunday Sermon's that Graham posts.

Again welcome from the resident golf nut and addict on The Daily.

Thank you all for your lovely welcome.

I don't eat much chocolate unlike Graham.

Graham asked if I would post the sermons.

Pauline ❤️

18 minutes ago, StLouisCruisers said:

Rabbit, Rabbit, White Rabbit.  Hoping August is a wonderful month for us all. 

 

Good morning friends!   For Pauline @Paw13welcome to Cruise Critic!  It's nice that we already "know" you though.  🙂  Thank you Rich @richwmnfor the Daily and Fleet Report.  An interesting bunch of days to celebrate.  I like to celebrate my girlfriends and August is the birthday month for two of my longest known girlfriends.  One has been my friend since we were 16 years old and we still keep in touch.  Mahjong is a popular and very noisy game, especially when you're trying to read on a cruise ship and there is a game going on nearby.  We always have to move, even if we were there first.  Mountain Climbing Day is a good cause, but you probably won't catch me climbing one.  Thank you @HAL4NOWfor the photos of Mount Beckler.  Beautiful!  Thanks for the Gandhi quote today, and the chicken parmesan sheet pan recipes sound great.  Gaspe, Canada is not a port I've ever been to but it sounds like a nice place to visit.  It's never been posted in the past.  Hope to see some photos.

 

I also am sad to hear someone reported Father David's sermon and had it removed.  I would think it is someone who lurks and doesn't join in our community here.  I think we should be letting our feelings known by email to the moderator and I plan to do that.  

 

Thanks Roy @rafinmdfor the Care and Celebration lists today.  I appreciate you including Ren but he can probably be removed.  His congestion is improving and he was able to go to a soccer camp at Notre Dame in South Bend, Indiana yesterday since he doesn't have Covid.  DS says a bigger problem is discomfort from a calf injury in the final game last Sunday in Orlando.  It still hurts!  So Ren and I both are complaining about our legs!  😬

 

Ann @cat shepardhow nice you have a beautiful deer to watch this morning.  As long as he's not eating your plants you probably don't mind.  Graham @grapau27love your new avatar!  Ann @marshhawkso glad you're retiring from the dog walking job.  It was a major inconvenience messing with your appointments, plus the low pay, and then the injury from the unleashed dog incident.  You can use that time for better uses.  Jacqui @kazuthanks for your lovely flower photos and beautiful Shadow's photo too.  Good idea having Liz the dog trainer come by to observe and give you ideas.  It will take work but Shadow has a great future ahead thanks to you.  @srdancerSorry!  I don't know what's going on!

 

Well, time for some peach tea.  We got up and walked 2.85 miles in our neighborhood this morning.  It was quite sticky out and about 70F.  It would have been a lot easier with low humidity but we can't expect that in August.  I hope you all have a great day!

Thank you for your welcome. 

Pauline xx

17 minutes ago, marshhawk said:

@srdancer I have been spanked a few times,  but it is best if you don't mention it here.  Hugs to you. I did write this morning to the powers that be.  Expecting face slap.

 

@Paw13  I will ask DH this morning if he will do this for me on his phone.  (when he wakes up).  Thank you.

You are welcome.

I have given you Graham's number.

It is currently 14.04pm UK time.

Pauline xx

27 minutes ago, marshhawk said:

@grapau27 My cell phone is only for work, so that wont work.  How do you see him on Sundays?  Is there a web site, or the "book of face" ?  Of course, to get that live I would have to stay up most of the night....

 

@kazu Shadow is so beautiful.  How old is she?  I have a calendar with dogs on it, and this month's calendar has a picture of Cirneco deli' Etna, one of the world's oldest dog breeds, same ears as Shadow.  She must come from royalty.

David sends us the WhatsApp around 7am UK time every Sunday.

I can forward in seconds if you want it live.

Our church service is 

10.15-11.15am

The daily usually starts around 11.30-12am when Graham posts the sermon.

Our church is St Paul's, Ryhope,Sunderland.

Post code SR2 0HH.

The church has a FB page but we never use that media ourselves.

Paw xx

16 minutes ago, marshhawk said:

Happy Monday Morning Dailyites! 

 

I kept waking up, so decided it was time to get up, I fed the cats, made the coffee, turned on the news, and I'm once again ready to go back to bed.

 

I really do miss not having my Sunday fix of Father David.  If it keeps disappearing then someone is complaining.  I too agree with @rafinmd I wish you had spoken up.  Thing is, anyone can complain, they can be trolling or they could be a first time reader.  Who knows.  I wonder if the majority of us complained to the powers that are, if they would reverse their decision.  

 

@grapau27 Would your wife be willing to create an email group, and send it to us that way? I have no problem giving you my email address. Let me know.  I love your new avatar.  Now every time I look at it, I will remember Villefranche and the stained glass window I broke.... 

 

The dream for today was to go walking this morning, the reality of the day is that I bought a pair of shorts for DH for our next cruise, and a pocket has a hole in it, and I have to go back to the store and either get a refund, or let him pick out another pair.

 

I have decided to retire from the dog walking gig.  You did all tell me I charged too little, and after last weeks fall, I have decided that I am too old to put up with a bad dog that is not mine.  Five days a week I cant do what I want to do, because I have to walk that dog.  We rush home from appointments, I miss an hour a day from a job, and I cant make plans that include being gone past 1 p.m..  I understand she wants her dog walked, but I also noticed this weekend she was never home.  I will continue to walk the dog until September.  And I will give her notice today.  this gives her one month to figure out what she wants to do.  (she does have the option at her job to work from home).

I appreciated your opinion, feed back requested. 

 

My UK number is 07940252551.

I think you put +44 and take the 0 away from abroad.

As Graham said WhatsApp is the best way to send it to you.

Pauline xx

1 hour ago, Adawn47 said:

Nice to see you're much better Pauline. Graham is one of the 'handful' that I consider an important part of this forum, and pleased he stayed. Now for Andy😉 

Avril

Thank you Avril I am feeling like my usual self now.

Thank you also for your nice words about my Graham.

Graham thought Andy might have got an unexpected holiday like he had and decided to call it a day.

You have to be careful what you say otherwise you get a longer time out.

Love Pauline ❤️

31 minutes ago, BonTexasNY said:

Just left Birthday wishes to you on Bella's thread.  I am delighted to wish you the same on here.

Thank you so much that was lovely of you.

Love Pauline ❤️

Thank you so much everyone for all your kind birthday wishes.

Lots of Love to you all.

Pauline.💖❤️💖❤️

3 hours ago, jeanlyon said:

I thought the vacc numbers were down badly the last 2 days.

 

What on earth did Graham do?  He is always a lovely guy.

Thank you Jean.

Graham is the kindest most wonderful person.

He posted what someone asked for because he is too helpful.

He doesn't want anyone to fall foul of the rules by asking any more questions.

I often moan at him for being on here all the time but after seeing how lovely everyone is I understand now why.

Thank you everyone.

Love and hugs and bye.

Pauline 💕❤️💕❤️

35 minutes ago, Angel57 said:

I think you can see how much we all value Graham’s posts and worry when he is quiet. Thank you for posting Pauline and hope also you continue to post.

Take care and hope Sarah continues to be ok.

Gill x

Thank you Gill for caring about Sarah and Graham.

I don't post on social media but Graham asked me to join CC and put 1 post on here and 1 post on RC to let his friends know Sarah and Graham are well and he should be back on Thursday afternoon.

Lots of Love 💕

7 hours ago, Purdey16 said:

Me too Pauline, we love looking out to the sea only live 5 minutes drive from the coast, we all enjoy Graham’s pictures of the sea front and you having your snacks 

I’m glad your Sarah is coping ok at the moment must be a worry for you when she lives alone, give graham my best wishes for Wednesday morning eye appointment check up and for his COVID jab later that day , both of you stay safe and we all certainly hope you pop back on when you can for a chat 😊

take care Sandra 

Thank you Sandra.

I will pass on your best wishes.

I only joined to make 2 posts.

1 on here and 1 on Royal Caribbean to let everyone know how our Sarah and my Graham were.

Everyone has been lovely to me and I thank everyone for their warm welcome to me.

Lots of love and hugs to everyone.

Pauline ❤️❤️

23 minutes ago, P&O SUE said:

Hello Pauline! I’m glad your Sarah is not too bad and say hello to Graham from me!

 

Take care x

Thanks Sue for your well wishes 

Pauline xx

24 minutes ago, AndyMichelle said:

Hi Pauline, 

Send our love to Graham, we are glad your Sarah is OK. 

We look forward to seeing pictures of your jaunts again soon... 

Andy & Michelle xx

Thank you Andy and Michelle.

I have been overwhelmed with how nice everyone has been to me on here and the daily RC forum Graham posts on and the nice words people have said about Graham.

Lots of Love and hugs to you both.

Pauline xx

3 minutes ago, Beckett said:

Hello Pauline. Lovely to meet you. We've seen your fabulous photos and Graham tells us all about you (all lovely things) so I'm sure we all feel we know you already.  I hope your Sarah will be feeling better soon. All the best to you and Graham from Jane. Xx

Thank you Jane for your nice words.

I have spoken to Sarah a few times today and she is still the same as yesterday.

Graham always tells me how nice his friends are on here and Royal Caribbean forums and everyone has been lovely to me.

Take care.

Pauline xx

1 hour ago, Adawn47 said:

I'm pleased you're both alright and Sarah is not too worried. It's always the loved ones looking in that are the worriers. Hopefully she will soon feel better and you two can stop worrying.

It's nice to hear from the lady in charge, and I hope it won't be the last time.

Take care.

Avril

Thank you Avril.

I only joined cruise critic to let Graham's friends on here and Royal Caribbean forums know Sarah and Graham are okay.

I hope you are well.

Love Pauline xx

3 minutes ago, island lady said:

 

Only telling it like I see it, and read it.  😉 

Thank you so much.

Graham is kind and lovely.

P xx.

6 minutes ago, island lady said:

 

Totally agree, and Pauline is the perfect picture of an English Lady.  🙂 

Thank you for your kind words towards Graham and myself.

Pauline ❤️

2 minutes ago, island lady said:

 

Good to hear from you Pauline!  🥰 Please send that "trouble maker" husband of yours a warm hello and a hug from Pat and Bucky.  😉 

Thank you Pat and Bucky.

Love and hugs back to you both.

Pauline xx

1 minute ago, SarahHben said:

Hello Pauline. 

Glad to hear Graham is ok. I hope your Sarah recovers very soon x

Thank you Sarah.xx

2 minutes ago, kalos said:

Hi Pauline , lovely to hear from you and welcome to Cruise Critics . I'm glad

to hear your all Ok and Sarah is holding her own so to speak .

Tell Graham , Kalos  says " Your a very naughty boy and not to do it again " 

You two take care and Stay Safe .

Thank you.

He did say Kalos and Avril are nice people and might be concerned about our Sarah.

Please take care of yourself too as Graham said you also have heart problems.

Paw xx