for fun: Do/Would you still put on all your makeup and decent clothes if you are quarantined

[awhfy]

Happy bday Kat!!!  Enjoy your caviar with a nice glass of vino tonight

[awhfy]

Happy Easter & Passover

[Lois R]

I am at The Sky Lounge in the Atlanta Airport. Food and drinks are free and they have some really delicious black bean soup.

 

We board about 3:30😀

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Lois R]

Why does that continue to happen???? So much space left after I post.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Happy birthday Kat😀

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[slidergirl]

4 hours ago, Lois R said:

I am at The Sky Lounge in the Atlanta Airport. Food and drinks are free and they have some really delicious black bean soup.

 

We board about 3:30😀

 

 

I love the Sky Lounge!!  They have upped their game in the food offerings.  I always arrive way early for my flights so I can go eat and relax in there.  My AMEX Plat gets me in when I'm flying "back of the bus", so that's a plus.  

 

Have a good, relaxing flight!  Let us know what you have to eat/drink on the plane.  

 

And thanks for the birthday shoutout.  

[slidergirl]

About as boring as it could get at work today.  So, I started on a new, dreaded chore:  going through the rental condos and count silverware, dishes, mugs, glasses, utensils, pots & pans, sofas, beds & bedding, etc.  also take pics of the stuff so we know what brand/looks like if we have to replace. I spent 2.5 hours on the first one and only got 2/3 of the way through the kitchen stuff!!   These people have overstaffed their kitchen!!  I mean, the minimum is stuff for 4 and they have things for 16, 20, 4 different sets of 8 different "small plates". and stuff like that.  Even I don't have 4 different sets of tongs!!!  I finish this one tomorrow and start on another one.  Lord help me!!!

 

Changed my mind on my OOTD - changed the shirt to my pink & white short sleeve T to match my pink high tops.  And added in my denim jacket.  And, I just put a headband to my hair as I didn't feel much like doing anything with it and didn't want a ponytail again.  I realized I don't have a sweater that I could take on the cruise for if I got chilled in a restaurant, so I may take the denim jacket as it goes with everything.  I can add one of my pins to it spiff it up at dinner time.  I forgot about "dress up night" - people will just have to look at me in horror in my black knit dress (OK, it's a wool Tshirt dress), my black boots and my denim jacket.  Maybe I'll take my Italian crystal necklace and earrings to spruce it up.  I won't be going in the MDR anyway.  

[cruisemom42]

Safe travels Lois!!✈️

 

and Happy Birthday Kat!! 🍾

[cruisemom42]

Finally a nice sunny day! On this Easter morning I woke up to the captain alerting us to views of Mt Fuji over the bow. I rushed out and got this lovely photo: 

 

 

Happy Easter all!

[cruisemom42]

15 hours ago, slidergirl said:

And, thanks for the food photos - you know I'm a sucker for food porn 😉  I don't do red meat if I can help it, but if someone gave me a stick of wagyu I could manage to eat it.  With all that fat in the meat, how does it taste compared to normal cow?   I love anything sweet potato - those look like some nice slices.   And, nice that some cherry blossoms were still around for you!

The wagyu was great, not overtly fatty but just really flavorful compared with most US beef, they only season it lightly with salt and pepper. Our guide explained that the way they grill it over open charcoal, a lot of the excess fat drips out during cooking.

 

They did have the super premium Kobe beef ( at three times the cost). It looked like it had a deadly amount of fat marbling. 

[awhfy]

13 hours ago, slidergirl said:

About as boring as it could get at work today.  So, I started on a new, dreaded chore:  going through the rental condos and count silverware, dishes, mugs, glasses, utensils, pots & pans, sofas, beds & bedding, etc.  also take pics of the stuff so we know what brand/looks like if we have to replace. I spent 2.5 hours on the first one and only got 2/3 of the way through the kitchen stuff!!   These people have overstaffed their kitchen!!  I mean, the minimum is stuff for 4 and they have things for 16, 20, 4 different sets of 8 different "small plates". and stuff like that.  Even I don't have 4 different sets of tongs!!!  I finish this one tomorrow and start on another one.  Lord help me!!!

 

Changed my mind on my OOTD - changed the shirt to my pink & white short sleeve T to match my pink high tops.  And added in my denim jacket.  And, I just put a headband to my hair as I didn't feel much like doing anything with it and didn't want a ponytail again.  I realized I don't have a sweater that I could take on the cruise for if I got chilled in a restaurant, so I may take the denim jacket as it goes with everything.  I can add one of my pins to it spiff it up at dinner time.  I forgot about "dress up night" - people will just have to look at me in horror in my black knit dress (OK, it's a wool Tshirt dress), my black boots and my denim jacket.  Maybe I'll take my Italian crystal necklace and earrings to spruce it up.  I won't be going in the MDR anyway.  

You’ll be perfectly dressed for MDR in your black knit dress

[slidergirl]

Happy Easter to those who celebrate.  And, for all of us, today is also National Mature Woman Day. 

 

I chuckled at my black dress thing.  It's the same one I wore to Teatro di Silenzio to see Andrea Bocelli last July.  One thing I always travel with is a LBTD - Little Black Tshirt Dress.  It's by Woolx and it was so very comfy in that 95+ degree weather at the concert.  

 

Sunny and WARM today up here!! Supposed to get up into the upper 40s and possibly to 50!!!   Now, we're all thinking about the flooding that may come.  The condos are at the bottom of a run, so it's going to get runoff of the run snow and any melting from condos uphill.  Sandbags have been ordered so we can try to channel water away from the building.  

 

OOTD:  black jeans,  tan henley Tshirt, pink high tops.  

[MrToblerone]

Happy Birthday Kat.

I love your photo of Mt Fuji Cynthia .

Enjoy your cruise Lois .

Back to work for me today after the Easter holiday .Its nice to work 3 days a week , not too tiring .I enjoy being at the shop and chatting to everyone .
Winter is definitely on the way .

[cruisemom42]

On 4/9/2023 at 7:19 AM, slidergirl said:

 

 I realized I don't have a sweater that I could take on the cruise for if I got chilled in a restaurant, so I may take the denim jacket as it goes with everything.  I can add one of my pins to it spiff it up at dinner time.  I forgot about "dress up night" - people will just have to look at me in horror in my black knit dress (OK, it's a wool Tshirt dress), my black boots and my denim jacket.  Maybe I'll take my Italian crystal necklace and earrings to spruce it up.  I won't be going in the MDR anyway.  

Things are pretty casual even on HAL these days. You should be fine anywhere unless you’re wearing really ripped jeans, a wife beater, or shorts. 😉

 

One unusual thing on this cruise has been the number of other nationalities onboard. On dressy night they tend to turn it out and I’ve even seen a few kimonos and saris on women. But overall not many gowns or tuxes ( or even suits). So I wouldn’t worry about it.

[slidergirl]

6 hours ago, cruisemom42 said:

Things are pretty casual even on HAL these days. You should be fine anywhere unless you’re wearing really ripped jeans, a wife beater, or shorts. 😉

 

One unusual thing on this cruise has been the number of other nationalities onboard. On dressy night they tend to turn it out and I’ve even seen a few kimonos and saris on women. But overall not many gowns or tuxes ( or even suits). So I wouldn’t worry about it.

No ripped jeans here.  Never understood wearing ripped jeans in the Winter 😉   I thought of bringing my jean jacket because, well, I didn't think my red Patagonia jacket would work well at night with a dress 😉 It packs down to nothing so I'll just put in my bag and wear the jean jacket. 

Those of you who liked my River & Sky dip dye dress that I bought last year and used for my grand niece's wedding - they have a new version of it in a knee-length.  Just in case anyone is in the market for a nice summery dress.  

 

If it's that unformal on dressy night on your cruise, it's going to be probably not even Country Club casual on dressy night on my cruise!!  

 

Bright, sunny, and 54 degrees right now.  But, the temp is going back down the 30s by the end of the week, with maybe some snow on Thursday.  It's the "multiple personalities" time of year up here.  

 

OOTD:  black jeans, my olive tie dye hoodie shirt, pink high tops.  

[awhfy]

Well, we’ve decided to go to a cousin’s wedding in MA the end of July. It’s going to be a black tie event. Hubs said, I get to wear my tux?  I said yes. He likes his tux. Now to decide what I’m going to wear!!  Bride has requested no red or hot pink, no black & no white. I’m leaning toward my black palazzo pants & my purple chiffon top if I can’t find a dress I like better. We’ve also decided to drive out & take our time. Melody

[Lois R]

On 4/9/2023 at 1:07 AM, slidergirl said:

I love the Sky Lounge!!  They have upped their game in the food offerings.  I always arrive way early for my flights so I can go eat and relax in there.  My AMEX Plat gets me in when I'm flying "back of the bus", so that's a plus.  

 

Have a good, relaxing flight!  Let us know what you have to eat/drink on the plane.  

 

And thanks for the birthday shoutout.  

 

[Lois R]

Hi from Rhodes, having a lovely cruise and met some really nice folks too. Just wanted to check in. Hope everyone is doing well.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[cruisemom42]

33 minutes ago, Lois R said:

Hi from Rhodes, having a lovely cruise and met some really nice folks too. Just wanted to check in. Hope everyone is doing well.

 

Hi Lois, glad to hear you’re onboard and enjoying your cruise. Did you enjoy Rhodes? Did you see anything of Athens?

[Lois R]

Hi, didn't get off the ship in Rhodes, was quite chilly and windy. But it's sunny

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Lois R]

Walked around in Athens and took a 45 minute bus tour. It was a long day after flying all night.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[MrToblerone]

Looking forward to reading about your cruise Lois, have fun.

I hope you get some nice warm days

[purduemom1]

Hi Everyone,

 

it’s been a busy several days here so not a lot if time to check in. Hope everyone is doing well. 
 

Cynthia and Lois, happy to know that you are enjoying yourselves.  Weather seems to be a challenge for most of us these days which can certainly impact travels. Hope all on cruises have good weather going forward. Enjoying the pictures, Cynthia. BTW I wonder if cruisers who purchased the high priced tours to Kyoto know that there are express trains that go from Osaka to Kyoto at a reasonable cost🤷‍♀️.

 

Lois, I’m surprised that you didn’t receive an email from Delta with meal choices and the option to order ahead so your first choice is available. Maybe your TA didn’t give Delta your email? I haven’t seen a way to order thru the the app or web site. 
 

Kat, nice parting gifts. Won’t be long now until you too will be cruising. Your clothing options should work well for Alaska. Did you find a new rain jacket-aka birthday gift? Happy belated birthday wishes!

 

Melody, how is your foot doing? Are you still going to PT?

 

Sherri, good to hear from you. I hope that the terrible fire in northern Indiana isn’t impacting your family.

 

Congratulations , Melissa, on your new grandson. What a joy!

 

Take care all

 

 

 

 

[slidergirl]

I'm down to my last 4 work days - Friday through Monday.  It's another bittersweet feeling - happy to have the Summer off but I'll miss the owners.  One told me the other day that I "class the place up."  I doubt it the way that I dress, but some of my "professional" behavior I learned at my Forbes classes still hangs around.  

 

I didn't pick out my rain shell yet.  There was a big mudslide on the interstate that closed down the eastbound traffic so that I'd have no way to get back.  And, then it's supposed to snow tomorrow and I hate driving the interstate in the snow.  I have all of next week to do it.  

 

Lois - good to hear you are having a good time.  sorry it was windy & chilly, though.  I don't know enough about Greek or Turkish food to give you any food challenges!!

[Lois R]

Hi girls, no big thing about my meal on the flight. It was very good. I had short ribs!

Delicious.

 

 

[awhfy]

My pt is going well, foot is healing much better than expected. They want me to hold off on a pedicure till mid June (I’ll be insane by then). I’m using a lacrosse ball to roll under the foot & pt said that’s been key to my quick recovery. Thanks to everyone for so many words of encouragement. My ootd is below, note the bare foot!!  Melody