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Annie, that is good news the cancer has stopped growing, and may be receding. I really hope that is the case. I’m sorry the the stent in Chuck's leg will need replacing soon. I hope the pain therapy will help. Elizabeth, thanks for the update on the school shooting. It's sad someone died. My heart goes out to his mother. No mother should lose a child, and to lose two to gun fire is horrible. Maureen, that is really good news your DH is doing so well after his surgery. Safe travels home tomorrow. Lenda

Finally the conditions were right to spray the weed killer, even though the timing was less than ideal. When we went for our after dinner golf cart ride, we noticed there was only a light breeze, so even though it was after dinner, and I was very tired, the weeds were sprayed. I mixed more than I needed, so there is enough for a second application. It will be windy tomorrow with rain tomorrow night. Luckily, the only thing pressing tomorrow is a trip to W-M to pickup a few prescriptions. Terri, I hope you can see the doctor tomorrow, and find out about the medicine and how to take it. Small town living is nice until you need a specialist. We are fortunate to have access to specialists not too far away. HUGS! Denise, beautiful pictures. I'm in awe of your talent. I have trouble drawing a straight line with a ruler. Lenda

Yes, he was on for part of our 106 days on board. Cess Teslar was Hotel Director. He retired before the Grand South American cruise in January 2018. Elizabeth, I'll have to check the shooting out. Been too busy today. Lenda

Yes, that was a wonderful cruise. We missed out on Ed Murphy's tour, did a good ship's tour to the DMZ. Never thought we’d get there ot Vietnam including Hanoi. We enjoyed Ed's talk about his experiences. Terri, you did what was best for you at the time with the information you had at the time. I know you said that Jim liked his doctor, but maybe it's time for a new doctor. I'm glad your DM is doing well. Lenda

Good afternoon from a still humid central Texas. It is cloudy, humid and 80F with a slight breeze which is slow enough to spray the weed killer. However, after a long day cleaning house, I'm not sure if I have the energy to lug a heavy sprayer around the yard, much less mix the weed killer and water. I guess we'll live the with weeds a bit longer. At least, they are green. Joy, I was sorry to read about your friends, on in ICU with heart failure and the other with a second stroke. Sending positive thoughts for both for better days. Yeah on Allen finally getting his Dupixent, and I hope it works as expected. Too many drugs have outrageous prices. Vanessa, that is excellent news you are pain and tingling free, and that you are sleeping well. Please be careful with you back until the stiffness and soreness are gone. I'm glad the muscle relaxant and Tylenol all you need. I'm glad you have BFF to take care of you, and that he has your to care for him. Sandi, I'm glad Linda is able to sleep at night, and I hope she is not getting behind in controlling her pain. Gerry, I'm glad Ollie has you as a friend and someone to lean on during this difficult time. Roy, we have been on a cruise together, but we did not meet then. IIRC, it was the TA on Prinsendam in November 2017. Elizabeth, I'm sorry you had to cancel your two Westerdam cruises for health reasons. It's never an easy decision, but taking care of your health comes first. Once all that is behind you, you will probably enjoy future cruises much more. Just a thought, can you fill in the depression (aka lake) in your yard with dirt? Ray, we were on a cruise together in 2018, but I don't think we met then. It was the Circle the Northern Pacific on Coral Princess not a BHB. Sharon, I'm sorry your DM is not doing better and is weak. I hope the antibiotics help her, and she recovers quickly. The good news is her chest x-ray was clear. I hope you get some good news tomorrow in the follow-up visit. Lenda

Good morning from and overcast and humid (100%) central Texas. It is 67F with a dew point of 67F. There is only a slight chance of rain today, and our predicted high temperature is 78F. This will be quick since it's house cleaning day, and I slept later than intended. We'll let someone else celebrate Sauvignon Blanc day. The other two days are interesting, and I hope all animals still in laboratories are treated humanly. The quote is another interesting one. Salmon cakes are good, but a nice salmon fillet is easier to prepare. I'll take a Mimosa, and would like to try the wine, but it's pricey. We have not been to today's port. The sending of a tv signal by satellite in 1962 was a huge step in broadcasting. @MISTER 67 I hope your Lightning can overcome the 2-0 deficit in the playoffs. @grapau27 Graham, thanks for all the explanations of the days. @aliaschief Bruce, thanks for the beautiful pictures of Abu Dhabi. @RMLincoln Maureen, I hope your DH gets a good report from the surgeon. Safe travels today and tomorrow. Enjoy your visit with your friend, and your time with your prayer circle friends. @puppycanducruise Melanie, I could not like your post because of the snow. I hope this is the last snow for many months. @marshhawk Annie, if you get a paycheck, being a pawn between your bosses might not be too bad. @Cruzin Terri Terri, I'm sorry today is a sad day, and I hope the situation improves. You are stronger than you think since you had the courage to make the necessary but difficult decision that was best for both of you. Lenda

It always oays to check.. Things change often, you have tomkeep checking. Lenda

The yard looks so much better now that it's been mowed. With all the rain and waiting an extra two days to mow, the grass kept sticking to the underside of the mower, so I had to stop a few times and clean it out. All I can say about dinner, is thank goodness of leftovers. Thanks for more wonderful pictures, Brenda. We've seen the green flash a few times, but as spectacular as in your two pictures. I also loved your snorkeling pictures since that is one of my favorite things to do. We snorkeled a bit in Kauai on a Napali Coast tour, but it was nothing like your pictures. Maureen, I know it's a relief that your DH is out of surgery and in recovery. Tina, we've rented cars in Kona every time but this year when we took a HIA tour. We've rented cars in the Courtyard by Marriott the last few times, but when DH check this year, the car rental office was closed. The nearest place to rent cars that he could find were at the airport, which is a ways out of town. Hopefully, things will be different when your are there. Lenda

Annie, I hope Tigger is now recovering from the infection and fever. Enjoy your lunch and dinner out today. Vanessa, that is the best news we've had in a long time. I'm so very happy you have no leg pain with the bonus of a good night's sleep. Take it easy and enjoy being pampered by BFF. I have enjoyed all the pictures from Kona, and Brenda @bennybear yours are so beautiful. Now, it's off to mow the yard. I won't get too hot since it's 72F, cloudy with a cool south wind. A cool south wind is weird, but true. Lenda

My pictures below are from our three BHB stops in Kona, We were there in 2014 on Veendam, and in 2017 and 2018 on Westerdam. We rented cars those days and drove north to Kapaau. I have a few pictures of the area near the tender dock that were taken in 2017. King Kamehameha statue outside the visitor center in Kapaau, and the view across the road. A couple of pretty birds on the grounds of the visitor center. For the garden club The rugged coast near the north point of the Big Island Lapakahi State Park A lava tube close the the highway. We did not venture from the roadside. The area near the tender port Lenda

On February 9, we did the Kona Highlights tour as part of our HIA package. We had a beautiful day for touring. The coast and the Atlantis submarine being towed to it's dive position. While waiting for our check-in time for the tour, I walked down the main road to the Church and the Palace. First, the beach and swimming area just off the tender pier. The view from our first stop, a coffee planation. These buildings were part of their processing facility. Our second stop was St. Benedict Catholic Church in Captain Cook, Hawaii. It is known as the Painted Church. The interior was painted by a priest using house paint. Part of the grave yard The memorial to Father Damien. The original steeple Our final stop was a National Park which was the Royal Compound and is considered sacred by native Hawaiians. The Royal compound and sacred ground Lenda

Good morning from a sunny and breezy central Texas. It is currently 56F with a predicted high of 78F, but the clouds will be moving in later this morning. Our 11mph wind will increase to 17mph this afternoon. This morning is DH's turn for his annual visit with out PCP. We're not expecting any surprises since we've seen the results of last week's blood tests. Once we're home, I will be mowing the yard before it turns into a jungle with all the rain we had over the weekend. I was also hoping to be able to spray the weed killer, but the wind will be too high. I'll celebrate the English language in all it's variations. I enjoy a nicely toasted English muffin with jelly. I have never watched Dr. Who, so I appreciate Graham's @grapau27 explanation of the Impossible Astronaut Day. Another interesting quote from Oscar Wilde, but I don't agree with it entirely. We'll pass on the meal, and instead have the leftover meatloaf and scalloped potatoes from the other night. We'll pass on the drink, but would like to try the wine if it wasn't so pricey. We were just in Kona on February 9, and enjoyed our HIA excursion. I'm happy England changed over to the decimal system of currency in 1968, many years before we visited that country. @VMax1700 Colin, I'm glad the Bay of Biscay was kind to you. We've seen it calm, and seen it earning it's reputation for being rough. I hope the patient that was evacuated from the ship will recover quickly. @AncientWanderer Maxine, I'm glad you are enjoying your cruise. Thanks for the pictures. @smitty34877 Terry, I'm glad you are getting a rest from chores, shopping, cooking, etc. while your NH family is visiting. Glad your DS is tackling some of the chores. It's good to know that when Tana is not up to joining the family for dinner someone is joining her for dinner. @marshhawk Annie, thanks for the pictures of the kittens yesterday. @aliaschief Bruce, great pictures of the animals, and thanks for the information about the game preserve. @Haljo1935 Elizabeth, I hope the eye procedure goes smoothly today. @RMLincoln Maureen, best wishes for an easy surgery and recovery for your DH today. Lenda

@cunnorl Charlene, I hope you have a wonderful day today. Lenda

@marshhawk Annie, enjoy your 70th birthday. HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Lenda

@JazzyV Vanessa, I hope you had a good night with plenty of restful sleep. Lenda