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Dick is a Cracker Barrel fan, but he asked if there’s a Buc’ees on the way to Ft Lauderdale. He really likes their brisket sandwich. We tried the Nuggets, don’t see why their popularity.

We’re using Rapid Testing. We were going to use iHealth tests, even though they’ve passed the expiry date. Iur new ones are Binax. There’s no way to go in and change it. Has any if you used a different test from what you declared?

Poachers still abound on the Africa continent. When I was in Kenya we came across an elephant that had been shot several times and the poor thing’s head was mutilated where they cut the tusks out. The various governments are struggling to contain poachers, but it’s difficult. I agree that well run zoos are important. Our zoo in Jacksonville is a breeding zoo that is one of many working to maintain threatened species. The animals’ compounds are as natural as possible, with room to roam, climb, wallow in mud and swim. Generations of children have loved these animals and hopefully will grow up having empathy for living creatures. No, a zoo can’t replicate their lives in the wild, but it can protect them, keep them healthy, and keep them from being killed for their tusks or horns. The number of offspring in our local zoo and zoos all over the world is to me a hopeful sign.

I wonder when the increase in gratuities actually starts. I’d hate to board a ship this weekend and find out I’m paying $1.50 a day more than I expected. It’s not much money, but I think it should start on a specific date in the future so people are aware. Evidently Edocs show it now.

I se you eat your scones like I do. Jam goes on first, then the cream. I wish I had one right now.

Seaview Cafe had decent food and it was complimentary.

My sister-in-law did Soarin’ years ago when it was just showing California. She knew we were about to take the grandkids to Epcot and warned me not to take them on it because it was too dangerous. You’re never more than a very few feet off the ground, but my sister-in-law actually thought she was 30-40 feet up. I’d love to see the new one.

Thank goodness the Thames locks aren’t DIY!

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You pass rowing clubs, from the ones with palatial clubhouses to the ones with little sheds for their boats…sculls? The locks are fun, more intimate than the Panama Canal ones. Absolutely worth the trip and then Hampton Palace at the end.

That would be a lovely way to spend a day! Going through the locks is a bonus. I’ve done the trip from Westminster Pier to Hampton a couple of times and it was wonderful. Thank you for sharing your photos

One of the Jacksonville Axemen kicked the ball. We watched the ball sail far wide of the goalposts. We scored a point! We decided they give points for trying!

We went to a local rugby game. if you think cricket is confusing, try rugby!

Replacements gave me more than I expected for my Spode Christmas set. So much depends on whether they have people looking for that pattern.

Select a Size for sandwich meals!

I keep mine in a Hagerty’s silvercloth chest. It’s all cloth, no wood. It never needs polishing. I have thrown it in the dishwasher for years. You’re not supposed to wash the knives in the dishwasher because it can soften the glue that holds the handle and blade together, but I’ve done it forever.

Good luck. We had to completely replace our unit. Had to wait a week so nights were horrible.

Not much fun to read, for me. They look like a bunch of disjointed conversations. I’m in favor of those that want to multi quote, go ahead an do it. Those that don’t, don’t. My preference is not have have anyone complaining about how others post.

It’s a great start on your new year!

Happy Anniversary! With that wonderful meal, it must have been!

I use dishes and my sterling for Bunco meals. Loading the dishwasher takes less than 10 minutes. Most of my friends use paper plates and some also use plastic cutlery. The food tastes just as good. The cheerful hospitality is what counts. Loading the dishwasher and hand washing the stemware never bothered me back when we had dinner parties. My thing was, I was emptying ashtrays and washing them before our guests had their cars started. I couldn’t stand that smell one minute more than I had to. I still use my good china for holidays. I’m just so happy there are no ashtrays any more!

Bonine was originally developed to treat vertigo it was called antivert. I’ve used it for years to prevent sea sickness, which I’m prone to, but also for theme park rides, driving in the mountains, etc. If you find the patches don’t work for you, try Bonine.

Happy Birthday, Lenny! I know it’s been a great one, with your family celebrating you.

That is amazing! I, and probably everyone I know, have only seen them from a safe distance. How marvelous nature is!