jagsfan

Here in Jacksonville we have a large population that observe Shabbat. It is not allowed to press the button to keep a pedestrian crossing light green long enough for the elderly and small children to cross wide streets. The city made changes to how that works to make crossing the street during Shabbat safer for our Orthodox neighbors. Even traditions that don’t seem important any more are comforting and keep us connected to the long string that is our history. That being said, I sure was happy when we were told we could eat meat on Friday. (Except Good Friday)

Thank you. I was wondering how a Kosher kitchen could be set up temporarily within the galley. And how individual Kosher meals could be served year round. Never thought of frozen!

We’re sailing on the 26th on Wonder. Looking at my app, at the dining times in the MDRs, all 3 of them, the only lunch time that appears anywhere is for The Key. Thise of you who have recently sailed, did any of you have lunch in the MDR? I usually eat there at least once on a sea day, but the app shows nada!

A lovely setting for a wedding and the cake looks delicious!

That was excellent customer service. To contact you to say it’s available, and then to offer a refund if you change your mind!

You don’t have a Fixin’ for BBQ, you are Fixin’ TO BBQ. Fixin’ is Southern for preparing!

I just love Australia’s birds! Your animals, too, but the birds are just gorgeous!

I hope your wrist heals quickly. Falling down 4 steps face forward must have been an awful shock. Take it easy for a few days and try not to look in the mirror!

I am so sorry Sarah’s very painful injections haven’t helped like she had hoped. Maybe over time they will. many daughter had spinal injections that she said were horribly painful. It wasn’t till a few weeks later that her back did improve. Somewhat.

Kudus to y’all for really thinking this whole project out to give you everything you need now and in the future. The kitchen is a cook’s dream, and I love the roll out shelves in the pantry!

Better than a new house. You can enjoy not wishing to tweak it! Did you ever tell us what the door is that’s behind the cabinets to the right of the stove? It’s in the first photo. Broom closet? Powder room? Edited to say I forgot to tell you the sink is wonderful!

They’re good for National Seashores and National Monuments…such a deal!

Spanish moss was used to stuff mattresses back in the 19th century. On May 3, 1901, a lantern ignited moss in a mattress factory and spread so quickly that the city of Jacksonville Fl burned down. Only some outlying suburbs survived. It was a huge fire. People in Charleston SC could see the smoke. I don’t think it’s ever used for anything these days, but anyone wanting to take some home, be sure to bake it at low heat to kill the chiggers. They’re too small to see, but they bite and will drive their victims nuts!

I gave a question I should know the answer to. Any point in printing Edocs? Aren’t they mostly the contract?

Dead trees that are left standing, like a pecan grove in my neighborhood, wind up covered with spanish moss. It didn’t kill them, it took advantage of the empty beaches to attach to.

I have not so fond memories of playing with spanish moss as a kid and being covered with chiggers (red bugs) They’ll sure ruin your day (s). I didn’t realize Bluffton had a beach. We’ve only driven through on the way to Hilton Head. You’ll have to visit again when you can enjoy everything you couldn’t this time.

Australia’s birds are unique. So colorful and gorgeous and flying free.

Someone on Facebook posted these photos of Sydney. I’m fascinated!

Did everyone’s font suddenly shrink, or is it just me? I can barely read comments all of a sudden.

Your grandsons are really handsome boys. Can’t wait to see them as teenagers. Of course, by then, then somebody will have to hold my phone and a magnifying glass so I can see them!

The fewer threads I have to keep up with, the better. We’re reading you right now!

Please tell Sarah we’re all hoping she gets real and permanent relief!

I remember 3 movie flights. And that was just to get to LA or San Francisco. Then came the flight home to Florida, which meant an Atlanta layover. Worst was the DC10s, with the lavatories across the tail. The line was in smoking and I expected to die standing there.

Dallas?

I’ve never gotten any emails from CC, and I’m over 8,000. But it’s probably a good thing!