slidergirl

Can you do silver plate? These aren't sterling findings.

The earrings, they will go great with my dress for the wedding, and the classic jeans and a white shirt. Sundance has had different permutations of these for years, but this one just called with the right colors and the $75 price was right:

i think they could do only 4 Searching for italy was due to COVID. note the masking in the shows, plus since London is home, it was easier to do one there than travel to Italy, just my theory. man, lots of memorial day sales on all those websites with cool clothes. I'm for sure going back go Sundance and picking up one pair of earrings I've been eyeing - 25% off. melody - sadly I don't have a costco membership... the shorts aren't an immediate need, but something I want for general Summer. The pork tenderloin with the citrus seasoning was just OK, but still good to eat,.

That's me - a day late and a dollar short,,,

First off - everyone have a good holiday weekend! Remember to take a little time to honor those who sacrificed for us. Let Summer begin... Food thing: I'm on the tenderloin train. What I think I'm going to do tonight is rub the 'loin with some of my TJ's Citrusy Garlic seasoning. Who knows?? Clothes question? Anyone seen decent jeans shorts that aren't ripped, unheeded, VERY short?? lighter wash, and ability to roll up are necessities. I'm almost at a point to buy a pair of jeans and take them to a seamstress to turn into shorts. OOTD: sleeveless Vneck T, capri leggings. it's hot here today (up to 78), but it drops back to cloudy and upper 40s for the weekend. I'll replace the Vneck with a long-sleeve T.

Cynthia - I wonder if Eataly in Florence would be of any interest to young 'ums in terms of places to grab a bite and many some food souvenirs? Havent' been to that one, but been to the one in NYC and los Angeles.

i'll have to do that. i'm vegging out on Below Deck Med - a little mindless noise while I'm doing things.

I've had them off and on for years when I get bronchitis. Totally useless on me. The only thing that works is hydrocodone and we do that as a last resort.

If you liked the look of those Clark's, I recommend looking at the Jambu site. Lots of MJs. I have multiple styles of their shoes. I've walked all over Rome, Florence, Barcelona, Paris and beyond in them. I just wish they still made my faves, but they are several years gone. Glad I bought 3 pair!

I had to stop watching any news. I cannot stand hearing any more stupid, insensitive comments from certain people. Some seem to forget the "well-regulated militia" part of the 2nd Amendment. Melody - I struck out trying to find those onions. 2 Walmarts and 3 supermarkets. One Walmart had jars of the pickled beets and shredded red cabbage, though. Cynthia - i bought some of the jalapeño limeade. i will be adding a little vodka and blending it up with some ice in my Blendjet to make a slushie.

I just thought of this: when you come back, please add your food adventures to our sticky up top of this forum so others will be able to see your reviews.

cynthia and I do have a few different opinions, but not too many😉 HINT: think of what you want to drink, go to the cashier to order and pay, THEN go to the counter, put down your receipt and a barista will eventually grab your receipt and make your drink. This part may be urban legend, but I still do it; i put a little coin down on top of the receipt, supposedly a barista will grab these first. i just think of it as a little tip... Antica Salumeria is exactly the name!!! It's also good for a late-night snack... oh, if you have a candy need - there is a shop across from Tazzo d' Oro, Venchi. it's also a gelateria, but I go there to grab some candy to bring home.

You misunderstand: "ACE Inhibitor" is a type of medication. It is used for blood pressure issues,

Two things I'll add that Cynthia didn't in the Pantheon area: Caffe d' Oro for your cafe e cornetto fix (and their WONDERFUL caffe granita with whip cream - perfect for a hot day cool-off) and a little sandwich and pastry shop in the piazza of the Pantheon (looking out from the Pantheon, it is on the left, across from your hotel). Cynthia - did Armando actually go to a 2-seating setup? I haven't been there in awhile so it is possible. I've been there both pre-and-post renovation/expansion - imagine what it was like BEFORE!!! I'll agree with others that your itinerary seems a bit tour-heavy. To me, you need more time to just relax and wander.

I fear that the US in general is becoming numb to these murders. "thoughts and prayers" and other words. "we have to do something" and other words. Give it maybe 2 weeks and it's crickets again. It's disgusting. I fear for my grandniece, who is an elementary teacher. We shouldn't have to worry about our children and staff. Steve Kerr's press conference was just powerful. He knows personally about loss at the hands of a gunman - his father was assassinated when he was President of American University in 1984 in Beirut. I still remember that. He speaks out frequently on social issues. A man with a conscience and walks his talk. On to other things: my ultrasound was normal. So, I wait to see the ENT to find out what we can try to get rid of this cough. I had my dentist appointment yesterday - easiest cleaning in years. My dentist said that I now have the oldest intact baby tooth in his practice now. I did stop off at REI and TJ's after the dentist. Anniversary sale on at REI. I surprised myself and only bought some needed socks and a set of big tie twists (to attach my daypack to my roller bag). Used my dividend from last year's purchases and ended up "free". Something must have been wrong with me that I didn't get more!! TJ's was more of a beverage run this time - low cal lemonade, watermelon cucumber, some cans of flavored sparkling tea, some sparkling waters. Not a massive purchase this time.

As far as testing negative but then contracting COVID: Remember that the test is only a snapshot of your status at the moment you take the test...

oh, I know I have long COVID. I first had COVID in it's original form back in Jan 2020, before testing & vax. I have vertigo, bouts of major fatigue, some other things from that. The cough was under control until I caught omicron when it ran through our condo team. The cough came back major, so far, the usual hasn't helped. So, that's why the ENT is next. As the ACE inhibitor: I had been on lisinoprol for awhile, but stopped a year ago because we thought i might be getting the "lisinoprol cough." So, we thought of this one already. I'll have my sign ready...

If the ENT cannot figure out why I'm still coughing 5 months after Covid #2, I'm going to have to hang a sign around my neck that says "It isn't COVID"...

Before I had my smartphone, I traveled with my iPad mini. I'd pop into a TIM store in Rome and get a SIM for it. Easy. Worked great for what I needed around Italy. Not that expensive, either.

I have a bag like that - within width and depth, but too long. I'll check it for planes, but it fits easily into the train overheads. Usually used on a winter vacation where special things are required.

my anecdotal experiences working at 3 high-end hotels did not have this experience. My experiences were bookings weren't honored because they were booked wrong (wrong date, wrong bed type), the entry in the booking portal lagged behind actual availability (big with last-second things). We'd do our best to try to fix these, but it's not always possible.

DRESS ALERT: I was cruising around the Sundance Catalog today - I love to look at all the cool stuff they have, Anyway, they have a new short dress that would be perfect for you women who like to wear dresses on vacation. it's the Harper Dress. Comes in 3 colors - dark blue, olive green, light chambray. Short sleeved button down dress, linen with POCKETS. Trying to help out the shopping needs of all of us!

melody - the flamingos can take a mud bath today 😉

I have 2 hats that I would wear, depending on the heat and such. outdoors in August - I'm leaning towards my Arlo. Indoors - I could wear my felt hat that looks like the Scottie, but it's not from Gigi Pip and it's tan. The one hat on the blonde on the River & Sky site Oasis Brooklyn dress that is light tan looks a little like my tan one, the one that the model is wearing with the Ariel Bias Skirt in Diamondback looks like my Arlo. Depending on how things go this Summer with taking dresses on my trip and then the wedding, I may get more into dresses on an everyday thing.

Well, since Mt. Etna is erupting now, you might want to think of alternatives. also, post to your cruise's Roll Call, if there ius one, to see if you can find a tour.