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I raised my hand, but you couldn’t see me. Even though I know Boothbay well, I signed up, so I could savor the trip for a month before we went. Bonus is always getting good road maps free. I just unsubscribed from the emails about Maine rivers. The visitors bureaus of various places are marvelous sources of info.

Several years ago, Dick was pet sitting for our son, and I was lazy, reading the paper in bed. That night, I was in bed again, reading a book, and I heard a rustling sound. I looked around. Our condo is concrete block and very solid. No creaking, and do soundproof I don’t know it’s raining unless I look out the window. Back to my book, and rustle rustle. What on earth! I decided to pick up the newspaper and put it in the recycling bin, and there was a frog looking at me. Where on earth had he come from? Our paper always came folded and in a plastic sleeve. I had read every page. I picked Froggy up, and took him out through the lanai door. I still had the technique I used to amaze my kids with!! We never figured out how he got in, but at least it was just a frog. My cousin in Pennsylvania had a mouse fall on her face last week!

Praying they will listen to the peoples’ voices.

I ate a fried cricket on a dare in the late ‘50s. I can still feel the explosion of dry sticks and sawdust, and, I swear, the taste of formaldehyde! Obviously not a good batch!!!

I think of them as garlicky mushrooms. The only time I had a problem was in Sausalito. The escargot were giant, in the shell, and we could see them for what they were. Expensive mistake, because we couldn’t eat them. Garlicky little mushrooms on a cruise ship? Bring ‘em on!

We were shown every nook and cranny back when I was there. What amazed me most was that the architect took his plans and went home like a bratty kid. They had to figure out the interior, the different auditoriums (theaters?), the acoustics for the various needs, the whole works. It was an immense undertaking, and from the two shows, one play and one musical I saw, they did a miraculous job. No food included, though.

@lenquixote66 I know you’re busy all weekend, so maybe you won’t even see this till Monday. So, either way, pretend you’re reading it on your birthday! Happy Birthday, sent with heartfelt wishes for many more. May your memories never dim, and your new ones be happy. Mimi

If it weren’t for cruises, I never would have tried escargot. I guarantee it! Only the fact that I could send them back and get something else convinces me to try them. I’m sure I had the same look on my face as Andrew did that first time.

Seriously! A couple of cruises ago I ordered the lobster. It was split n half and grilled till it was dry! These came out of the water at the end of our cousin’s dock. He keeps a lobstering license so he can haul a trap up and have lobster for dinner!

Darned if I know who the last pic turned upside down! I told y’all I’m technologically inept!!! Just take a screenshot and flip ‘em! That’s my solution!

I’m fine. Just getting past being tired from our week in Maine with our kids and grandkids. Dick and I drive up, everyone else flew. it’s hard work supervising his driving, so I’m still tired. I had bad breathing problems when we got home…probably from trading wonderful Maine air for humid Florida air. I booked a bunch from my women’s club on Allure sailing Feb 26, and invited them to pay toward their balances when they have a little extra. That, and answering questions has kept me busy! Really,really like herding cats! Don’t remember if I mentioned it, but ParkPortCanaveral is running a 50% off sail that expires 31 July. It’s good for cruises through June 2024. Good place to park and shuttle. It’s closest to the port. Thanks for thinking about me. Trying to keep up, but I keep falling behind so I’ve mostly been skimming. Now that I’ve completely unpacked and found the capris I thought I left in Maine, hopefully I’ll be back running my mouth!! First photo is my attorney granddaughter Megan, my son Scott, and me. There’s one of Dick and me at our cousin Bruce’s home. He and his wife Lee know how to make us happy! We all had all the lobster we could stuff in! And Lee made a hot crab dip with fresh picked Maine crabs that was to die for! Then at various restaurants, we had steamers, fried whole belly clams, lobster rolls, Maine and Connecticut, and lots of scallops. Our daughter rented a five bedroom house in Boothbay, and it was perfect. Dick had mentioned two years ago it would be nice if we could rent a big house and visit Maine one more time. Everybody already had vacation plans, so it took two years to line everything up. The house was perfect, the dining room table seated 20, so there was room for the 12 of us to be comfortable.,and spending quality time with family was priceless!

You have such lovely grandchildren!

Great news! I’m late getting it, so by now I hope Charlie is feeling pretty good. Nc happy to be sleeping in his own bed!

It’s on my favorite top five list of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s works. I wake up humming some of the songs.

Thanks, Bonnie. I’m recovering from our road trip, my cankles are diminishing, and my biggest problem is not being able to breathe. I look like a fish out of water trying to get air in. I just picked up Albuterol. That will help, but I hate it because of what it does to my heart!

Hand surgery recovery is so darned awkward. I swear my left arm is six inches shorter than my right, making most everything impossible after Dupuytrens surgery. I hope with your help Linda gets through it ok.

Charlie’s in my thoughts and prayers.

September 29 Mariner 8 day to Bermuda. I was able to book a taxi for the full day. Probably spend the second day on the balcony while Dick explores n his own. I’m feeling wonky today. Second day home from Maine and shaking like a leaf and having a hard time breathing when I move. My heart rate is way up, but I’m not fibrillating. Hopefully tomorrow I‘ll be better. I’n not complaining, because Charlie and Linda have real concerns. Praying for both of them to recover quickly and get back to normal.

Back from Maine, missed two weeks, but will start catching up tomorrow. meanwhile, a question: if you park in the terminal at Pt Canaveral, do the porters take your luggage to your car? We always park at ParkPortCanaveral, and the porters take our luggage to the bus. And by the way, they are giving a 50% discount up till July 31 for cruises till June 2024. . Minimum 4 day cruise.

If we get to the area at Dick’s lunch time, we’ll find out! Thanks!!!

That was me at the 1939 World’s Fair! I enjoyed the next one much more!

How beautifully healthy it all looks! Lush and green!

I remember being awestruck at the way Michelangelo made the Blessed Virgin and Jesus so perfect out of a piece of rock! I saw t again at St Peter’s and it was still moving and awesome.

And the Carousel of Progress, (GE) which wound up at Disney. The wonderful things it showed in our future, like being able to talk to and see Grandma on a screen. It seemed like an impossible dream back then!

That looks like a dream, a good one! I love rhubarb!