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This song never fails to choke me up with pride. Happy Birthday America!

We once took a road trip from NY (The Bronx) to Boston and knew we had to eat in Durgin Park. Once inside, our friend was bending down next to our table and a sassy waitress shouted "move your a$$ honey". We laughed so hard for the longest time. His wife kept repeating it which made us laugh harder. We once were served dessert in a local NY diner. (Rockland County). My husband called the waitress over to ask if he can have some whipped cream on his rice pudding. She walked away and returned with an industrial silver huge can of whipped cream. She commenced to spray it not only on his rice pudding but on almost everything else on the table. We couldn't complain since she was the owner's mother.🤣

@dani negreanuDani, I truly am sorry your much planned and anticipated cruise was more than disappointing. As others commented, that wire in the fish is truly troubling not only because it was there but how poorly it was handled after the fact.. I know how much you were looking forward to meeting up with CK and for her to shrug past you like she did must have felt hurtful. In spite of all the very valid issues, I hope you and your DH were able to enjoy some quality time in the ports you visited. Hopefully, your DH remains covid negative and that you're feeling better.

+3 from me as well. Hope your birthday is fabulous!

I thought the very same thing!

Glad that Andy is coming along after surgery. Hope the trivia game went well. Pain killers only took the edge off of my ankle pain. I still have pain but thankfully it isn't the killer pain I had for quite a few days post surgery. I might be ending my stay in rehab very soon. I went as far as I can go with PT since I still can't bare weight on my left foot for another 6 weeks. I was told that was the only reason they're keeping me as an in-patient. So it's good news about being home and not so good news having to maneuver myself on one leg all over the apt. Weight baring PT will start mid-August. Jack is a gem but feels I'm safer here in rehab. We shall see. We're moving to a new apt. on July 11 for quite a few reasons. That adds to the stress of me coming home to one apt and then moving to another to get acclimated to all the pitfalls of only using one leg.

@dani negreanu Dani, your husband is a master photographer among his other skills. Even though you still test positive, I hope your symptoms are mild and will soon be history. AC chat: Approx. 25 years ago, we had a blackout in NY, When power came back on, my AC didn't. Because it didn't break down on its own, we got a new unit installed that was covered by our homeowner's insurance. AC installer said it was an old unit that would not have lasted much longer. He said were super lucky!

No doubt Kenzie is ready to give her cousin driving lessons! 🚗 @George C Have a wonderful 31st Anniversary.

Let me echo my best wishes, Dani for a quick recovery. Your pictures didn't disappoint. They're wonderful.

Oh Maryann, how special you are to make such a positive impact on the life of a child you never met. Hopefully, you will be able to meet Yulieth when you'll be in Cartagena. Maybe the organization/church that helped match you up with Yulieth can help clear the path for a meeting.

Lenny, Happy 18th birthday to your granddaughter. What a sweetheart girl!

So delightful to wake up and see your lovely beach picture. Congrats on your upcoming grandchild.

Although we don't have stairs, I think I'll be sleeping on the sofa until I can put weight on my left leg. Small bedroom with a king size bed taking up most of the room with sides too narrow to get a wheelchair on the side of the bed to transport. Therapists are working me hard to strengthen good limbs. I should be released soon since they can only do so much until I can put weight on my operated leg in 8 weeks. Then it will be back to PT as an out patient. My big joy is looking forward to our daughter and grandkids visit end of August. I should be on both feet by then, walking very mindful of where I step! @grapau27Graham, so glad your recent injection seems to be working. Hope it lasts for a long time. @lenquixote66 Lenny, congratulations on your granddaughter's graduation.

@dani negreanuDani, so wonderful to read all is well. Enjoy Barcelona and have safe travels home. Sue and hubby too!

I was in my current rehab place 6 years ago when I had femur bone surgery. It's advertised as a "boutique" rehab place. It looks a lot less medical than other rehab places I visited when friends were there. Hallway floors are carpeted, works of art on the walls, really nice public rooms where unfortunately due to covid only residents can enjoy. Family members can only visit in patients rooms. I have a corner room with a huge L shaped window, a couch, 2 nice upholstered arm chairs, wood dresser and a full double door closet. Beautiful landscaped courtyard which nobody uses in this current 100 degree weather. It's usually hard to get in but my previous stay and volunteer work got me in. It isn't home but they make it comfortable. So far I'm here 3 weeks and no word of discharge. I have no idea how much my insurance will cover. Thank you for the good thoughts. Unfortunately, I have 8 more weeks of no weight bearing on my right leg. They'll discharge me when I can take care of myself at home/or when my insurance runs out. Although Jack will be a big help, I need to be as independent as I can. When I can finally put my right foot down, I'll need more physical therapy to walk correctly again. Pain comes and goes. No "happy pills" in over 24 hours. Yea!

Have a super, wonderful birthday. Hope you enjoy your birthday dinner! So sorry to read and see what pain Andy must be going through. Hoping he has a successful surgery and a recovery with minimal pain. I can relate. My ankle surgery was 3 1/2 weeks ago and I am still in rehab not being able to put weight on my operated ankle. 8 more weeks of that. No word on when I'll be released. The longer I stay in here, the less time I will need to depend on Jack once I get home. So glad we can support each other in here in good as well as bad times.

Very misleading even with a hidden disclaimer.

I so love all the NYC references. Having lived in Manhattan until I got married, I remember only one person who had a car. As you stated, we had subways, buses and trains. Also, the Red and Tan bus line to the Catskills! @aussielozzie18Good luck with your surgery and heal fast.

Thanks for taking us along, John. I did detect a note of lonliness and although it seems you had a relaxing cruise with delicious food and drink, I bet you're glad to be with family where you belong.

Hope @dani negreanu,Dani, Sue and their husbands are having a wonderful cruise. I am sure internet is lousy and look forward to reading all about it upon their return. Not sure how long the cruise is or if they extended post cruise for a land vacation. Safe travels, home.

One of my fave movies. I never tire watching it "oh yeah, you blend" Debbie, have a marvelous birthday!

So very beautiful and tranquil. Thank you!

So sorry this happened! Hope he heals quickly.

So sorry this happened to Owen. Wishes for his recovery to be as painless as possible. Andrew, you might not have had the Father's Day you envisioned but you were where you had to be. With your son. That says it all. You and Lisa are great parents. @Sunshine3601Debbie, please keep those beach posts coming. They put me in a wonderful, carefree place in my mind. 107, 108 temps later this week. Oy! I'm still in rehab, a bit of pain but haven't had to take my "happy pills" in over 24 hours. PT is tough, strengthening my good leg and arms to take over when I have to stand, move without putting any weight on my operated ankle. 8 more weeks of this and then I start PT when I can finally put weight on both legs. I have no idea when I will be sent home but glad to be here to get as strong as possible. Hope every man who made a positive impact on a child's life had a fabulous Father's Day yesterday.

@bobmacliberty Happy Belated birthday. Looks like you celebrated in style! Weather here continues to be high 90s turning to hundreds (105, 106) on Sunday. the traditional Father's Day bbq. day. Hope Dani met up with Sue and met Captain Kate by now and that all are having a spectacular cruise. Pain is getting more and more manageable. Part of my PT today was getting in and out of the car, no easy feat using only 1 leg but I did it!