SusieKIslandGirl

It sounds like your cruise is going well. I wish I was there to join you in trivia. Thanks for including it in your reports. We're doing the solar eclipse cruise next month so will get in a bit of trivia.

@StLouisCruisersSandi, thanks for the photos of Kiriwina-we'll be there next January. @JazzyVBefore my hip surgery, I was given a list of exercises for my legs but nothing to increase my arm strength. Luckily, I still have good arm strength, but I did mention to my RN coordinator that those exercises should be included. It's amazing how much you depend on your arms when trying not to bend or twist. After his spinal surgery, DH spent the 1st week or so in the power recliner a friend loaned us. It made getting up-and even sleeping-a lot easier.

Arrived home from Hawaii this morning after a night flight from Kona. I actually slept most of the way! I think we all survived-it was fun with the 9 and 11year old DGS but we were all a bit fed up with the impatience and semi-rudeness of the 22-year-old DGD. Weather was better than expected with much less rain than forecasted. But now I'm cold which is rare for me. One interesting moment was when I went to put a pan of brownies in the oven and the front glass panel of the oven door fell off. Barely grazed my foot and didn't break so all was good. Maintenance came the next morning and put it back in place. No activity at the volcano but still interesting to see-again for me but new to the boys. Now I've got a lot of catching up to do on the Daily. Take care everyone!

The only problem with the bread pudding is that there's only one sauce. Love rum or bourbon caramel sauce with it!

It’s finally a beautiful, sunny day in the Seattle area and we’re off to Hawaii tomorrow where the weather forecast is rain for several of the days we’ll be there. Guess we’re packing raincoats. I hope the condo has good Wi-Fi. I had a tetanus and shingles shot last week and still a bit sore. My arm was quite red after the previous tetanus shot but not so bad this time. Enjoy the weekend!

Only 16 hours, 35 minutes from Vancouver! 😁

I looked a couple of hours ago and flights from Seattle were available on Delta, PE, flex but I forgot the price already.

I saw the video that was put out on a Carnival ship. They have a sticker that has a space where the time the sticker was placed is noted and another space where it says if you haven't returned by XXX your belongings will be removed.

I just checked the Air Canada website and the Seattle-Vancouver-Singapore flight I have through Flight Ease wasn't offered. Leaving from Vancouver with one stop, the one-way price was $2370. My roundtrip flight total was $2282, both quoted in Premium Economy.

Great idea. Wonder what TSA would think when they saw it in your luggage?

Did you check fares out of Seattle or Vancouver, BC? It’s strange that I had so many flexible options.

I appreciate the article. We just pulled the refrigerator out to unplug it. I had written on the back the date it was installed-July 2018. Not top-of-the-line but close so it seems like it should have lasted longer.

HELP, please. Appliance gremlin hit today so we need a new refrigerator. We have a Samsung which has been a piece of junk, even after the 1st one was replaced under warranty. I know it was mentioned a few months ago a brand that repairmen recommended but can't remember the name. I'd appreciate any feedback. And of course, timing couldn't be much worse-we leave Friday morning for Hawaii. Glad we have the big freezer (which just was cleaned out because DGD left the door open while we were gone for a week😢) and a small fridge in the basement. I hope everyone else is having a better day (although I know there could be other issues much worse than this).

Forgot to mention, I added a bit of cumin to the soup one night for different flavor and rosemary another afternoon. Both were good-just not at the same time.

@dfishDebbie, the chicken stroganoff was very good. Used all broth because I didn't have any white wine, and no mushrooms. That would have been good but after 50 some years of cooking with mushrooms DH has decided he really doesn't like them. But next time he can pick them out! Thanks! And we enjoyed beef barley soup last week too.

I've never seen Southwest offered. And yes, there are times when you can change your cities. We're near Seattle but opted to fly to Atlanta from Rome for a visit with DS. Flight Ease doesn't show any flights until the entire round trip is available. We just dealt with that on flights to and from Singapore. Had to wait an extra 28 days-seemed like forever.

It was my understanding that the word "fanny" was not acceptable in many parts of the world. And even after @AV8rix's explanation, no way am I ordering it! @grapau27my thoughts are with you and your family. @57redbirdToo bad we're going to be on different islands next week. It would have been fun to meet up. Take care everyone and have a good weekend.

DD has a spinal injection every 4 months and that little vial of medication is $125,000. Luckily, the drug company is required to supply it because of the aid they received developing it-all she pays is her normal co-pay for the procedure. And cataract surgery was a breeze-except when my cornea was scratched. The worst part is the drops that seem to go on forever.

Oh my! So many good choices. Start with the Market salad, hard choice between the spiced pork chop and prime rib, crepes for dessert along with Bailey's. Thanks so much for your wonderful cruise report. Have a safe trip home.

@StLouisCruisersI’ve felt we were almost related-married the same year, at least one child the same age and now, the same middle name! 😅

Thanks for your reply. We do have a group organized and I think it’s a go but still waiting for an answer from the tour operator. At least we have a few months to be organized.

@IWantToLiveOverTheSeaWhat time did your ship arrive in the port? And what was your all-aboard time? Most tours I've looked at don't seem to fit our time frame (8-5). Thanks for the information.

BBQ looks fantastic-I think we'd all enjoy it. And I loved the watermelon fish and birds carvings!

HALfacts.com will give you a glimpse of areas of each ship and cabin photos.

Italian Antipasti, Tikka Masala, can you get the green beans without the carrots? and Panna Cotta. Maybe just Bailey's tonight without coffee. Thanks!