Sunshine3601 Posted January 9, 2023 #82601 Share Posted January 9, 2023 @Coralchow is everything where you are? i hope you are okay and didnt have damage from the bomb cyclone the other day. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckynana Posted January 9, 2023 #82602 Share Posted January 9, 2023 Just now, Sunshine3601 said: @Coralchow is everything where you are? i hope you are okay and didnt have damage from the bomb cyclone the other day. +1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaniDanielle Posted January 9, 2023 #82603 Share Posted January 9, 2023 Joan Gumb was a legend! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coralc Posted January 9, 2023 #82604 Share Posted January 9, 2023 (edited) Thanks for asking. We're having great fun here. (Not) IT"S WET. Localized flooding, mudslides and trees down. We've been fine, and actually sat in the backyard with a neighbor for a couple of hours this afternoon. But the forecast looks like more miserable and dangerous. There has been local damage, but the house races haven't started yet. We are in the hills, and not close to creeks, so as long as we can keep power and the sump pump running, it should be okay. I only have small, well pruned trees in my yard. I am keeping an eye on a neighbor's uphill pine tree. Edited January 9, 2023 by Coralc 13 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare brillohead Posted January 9, 2023 #82605 Share Posted January 9, 2023 11 hours ago, BonTexasNY said: Thank you and @Sunshine3601Debbie, for the great Cocoa Cay advice. I think Jack and I will gravitate to Chill Island. We prefer to sit in the shade and I doubt one umbrella will do it. Are there trees we can sit under? I'm hoping bathrooms won't be too far. I love Paradise Beach in Cozumel because of the many palm trees that provide natural shade without having to move every time the sun shifts. The umbrellas provide pretty good coverage, because they have them fairly low to the ground. (Watch your head when you stand up!) 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare aussielozzie18 Posted January 9, 2023 #82606 Share Posted January 9, 2023 21 hours ago, sgmn said: There's a Van Gogh immersive experience on in London till the end of Feb. I was thinking of booking it. Wonder if it's the same as the one you went on https://vangoghexpo.com/london/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=mybusiness&utm_campaign=96397_lon Ours is called Van Gogh Alive. It’s mainly projecting his artworks and diary entries across the walls of a large exhibition space. The immersive experience looks to be more “immersive” ie you can do VR and create art etc. Actually it sounds very similar to the Frida Kahlo experience I did. If you decide to go, I am sure you will enjoy. Hope your Pilates class went well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare aussielozzie18 Posted January 9, 2023 #82607 Share Posted January 9, 2023 10 hours ago, dani negreanu said: @aussielozzie18 Your beautiful pictures yesterday reminded me of my fav video of our eldest son, which captured so well his love for animals and laid back character... When he was still a flight attendant, he took the opportunity to visit one of his best friends, who initially had a grant to study at Monash University, and then choose to remain in Melbourne. 743e5160-60b5-4a32-8bf0-e27d2131e06b.MP4 4.49 MB · 0 downloads Such a lovely video. Thanks for sharing it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare aussielozzie18 Posted January 9, 2023 #82608 Share Posted January 9, 2023 (edited) 4 hours ago, singinalot said: apparently I haven’t been on here since before the new year? idk. cc is telling me i haven’t looked at this thread since before the new year and that I’m 30 pages behind. 😬 I’ve got a lot of reading to do. While I catch up, here’s a photo of Nate, Sam, and I on Christmas Eve because I also can’t remember if I posted this here 🤷♀️ Merry Christmas & Happy New Year. Lovely photo of you both. Love the jacket. Even Sam is posing nicely. Edited January 9, 2023 by aussielozzie18 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted January 9, 2023 #82609 Share Posted January 9, 2023 5 hours ago, singinalot said: apparently I haven’t been on here since before the new year? idk. cc is telling me i haven’t looked at this thread since before the new year and that I’m 30 pages behind. 😬 I’ve got a lot of reading to do. While I catch up, here’s a photo of Nate, Sam, and I on Christmas Eve because I also can’t remember if I posted this here 🤷♀️ Lovely photo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunshine3601 Posted January 9, 2023 #82610 Share Posted January 9, 2023 9 hours ago, Coralc said: Thanks for asking. We're having great fun here. (Not) IT"S WET. Localized flooding, mudslides and trees down. We've been fine, and actually sat in the backyard with a neighbor for a couple of hours this afternoon. But the forecast looks like more miserable and dangerous. There has been local damage, but the house races haven't started yet. We are in the hills, and not close to creeks, so as long as we can keep power and the sump pump running, it should be okay. I only have small, well pruned trees in my yard. I am keeping an eye on a neighbor's uphill pine tree. Glad to hear you are okay. Here's hoping you stay OK and neighbors tree stays put.🙏 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare bobmacliberty Posted January 9, 2023 #82611 Share Posted January 9, 2023 13 hours ago, h20skibum said: They did their part for the Steeler’s chances for a playoff spot. Too bad the Jets didn’t hold up their end on the deal and beat the Dolphins. What an ugly game that was. At least the Steelers finished strong. 16 straight non-losing seasons for Tomlin. Impressive. 13 hours ago, Sea Dog said: I watched the game and Josh played incredible especially with Diggs. That guy is amazing. I really think the emotion they are riding on will not only carry them into the super bowl but win it too. And I am saying this as a Chiefs fan. I hope you're right, but sooner or later they'll need to play better. Getting by the Dolphins, Bengals and the Chiefs in a row will be tough. 11 hours ago, Jimbo said: NFC Philadelphia Eagles ---- Tied with AFC Kansas City Chiefs with 14 Wins 3 Loses Best Records in the NFL in 2022 🙂 I'm rooting for a Bills-Eagles Super Bowl. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare h20skibum Posted January 9, 2023 #82612 Share Posted January 9, 2023 Yes, we are back to walking outside, in the cold, after returning from our trip to Florida. Saw this guy yesterday. Also working at removing a few of those extra pounds that came to visit over the holidays. So far, that has been a success. 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare h20skibum Posted January 9, 2023 #82613 Share Posted January 9, 2023 10 hours ago, Coralc said: Thanks for asking. We're having great fun here. (Not) IT"S WET. Localized flooding, mudslides and trees down. We've been fine, and actually sat in the backyard with a neighbor for a couple of hours this afternoon. But the forecast looks like more miserable and dangerous. There has been local damage, but the house races haven't started yet. We are in the hills, and not close to creeks, so as long as we can keep power and the sump pump running, it should be okay. I only have small, well pruned trees in my yard. I am keeping an eye on a neighbor's uphill pine tree. Our son has been experiencing some of that same weather. They too are up the hill and away from the streams, but their house backs up against some pretty steep hillsides. So far, they have just had high winds and lots of rain and no power loss. They are hoping they don’t see any problems from these next few days of storms. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare h20skibum Posted January 9, 2023 #82614 Share Posted January 9, 2023 I am looking for a little info from our friends here, on tires. On both of our SUVs, I have been running Michelin Latitude Tours, and they have given me good mileage, ride, and performance in the snow. However, Michelin discontinued these and replaced them with Tour HPs, which do not appear to be as good. So now I am researching new tires for our Highlander. I have looked at a couple from Goodyear that rate high. I have been looking at Goodyear Assurance Comfortdrive and the Goodyear CC2. Both appear to rate pretty high. The only thing that concerns me is the CC2 has a directional tread, so rotations could only be front to back on the same side of the vehicle. Anyone have any experience with either of these? If so, how are they for ride quality, quietness, and performance in snow? Or, has anyone used other tires that they would recommend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dani negreanu Posted January 9, 2023 Author #82615 Share Posted January 9, 2023 7 hours ago, aussielozzie18 said: Merry Christmas & Happy New Year. Lovely photo of you both. Love the jacket. Even Sam is posing nicely. 6 hours ago, grapau27 said: Lovely photo. + 3, Crystal @singinalot If I may ask, how do you like your new job, how is Sam's fence business doing, how do you like being "Floridians"? You're the 3rd couple who moved to "Florida" since I've started this thread.... ( @bobmacliberty, @helen haywood ) 🌹, but the only ones still working. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George C Posted January 9, 2023 #82616 Share Posted January 9, 2023 2 hours ago, bobmacliberty said: 16 straight non-losing seasons for Tomlin. Impressive. I hope you're right, but sooner or later they'll need to play better. Getting by the Dolphins, Bengals and the Chiefs in a row will be tough. I'm rooting for a Bills-Eagles Super Bowl. I was very glad Eagles won and cowboys lost but want a repeat of Bills Giants super bowl with a different end , Eagles are more likely. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Sea Dog Posted January 9, 2023 #82617 Share Posted January 9, 2023 12 hours ago, singinalot said: apparently I haven’t been on here since before the new year? idk. cc is telling me i haven’t looked at this thread since before the new year and that I’m 30 pages behind. 😬 I’ve got a lot of reading to do. While I catch up, here’s a photo of Nate, Sam, and I on Christmas Eve because I also can’t remember if I posted this here 🤷♀️ Great picture of you guys! I hope you had a great holiday season and I am looking forward to hearing of your new adventures in 2023. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helen haywood Posted January 9, 2023 #82618 Share Posted January 9, 2023 As @dani negreanu mentioned, we did just move to Florida. I’d really wanted to move for some time, but DH did not…and you have to choose your battles. I honestly don’t know what gave me the strength to push through and actually get him to go along with my desire. I remember he looked so miserable the day we made an offer on the new home….but in his Christmas card to me he said it was absolutely the right decision and he was very happy we made the move. Over the past difficult year I’ve prayed often for strength and guidance and each time my prayers were answered. One time when I was very miserable and caught up an endless loop of bad thoughts the answer I heard was “cats and present.” Not what I thought I’d hear! But I took it to mean I should focus on the things that brought me joy…and to stay in the present…not obsess over the past or worry about the future. On to more temporal matters, DH just discovered that the new build next door does not have a water meter and is tied into ours!!! Seems this occurred some time ago when our house was the building company’s office/model and the house next door was just a lot. So he’s already spoken to an employee of the building company who said he’d take care of it…but he’s going to try to escalate today and get it in writing that we will be reimbursed for water the other house’s irrigation system is using. So moving to Florida isn’t all just lying on the beach!! 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BonTexasNY Posted January 9, 2023 #82619 Share Posted January 9, 2023 We're looking for a cruise out of Galveston in 2024. non holiday, non summer. Lots of options. Good rates on Harmony but the lower rates always indicate guarantee inside non-refundable deposit. Our criteria is refundable and NOT a guarantee cabin. We'll do the choosing thank you very much. Still early so we shall see. Lots of Carnival which I refuse to cruise ever since they botched up a cruise and had Jack and I sitting alone at a table for 4, not allowing us to join our table of 10 friends. We all booked at the same time, using the same TA who sent me Carnival's written confirmation that we were all linked for dining. We all talked until we were blue in the face but it did no good. We even suggested 2 tables of 6 each but were told it wasn't possible. BTW, initially, Jack and I were booked in a different dining room than our friends. Carnival Triumph had two different dining rooms. Yes, THAT ship but thankfully years before the poop cruise. Luckily, they moved us to our friends dining room and since nobody was assigned to our table of 4, each night, 2 different friends sat with us. They did not allow Jack and I to sit at the "big table" but allowed our friends to sit at our table. We made lemonade out of lemons so it turned out to be sort of doable. I wish I kept the letter I wrote to Carnival headquarters. It was a masterpiece. For my trouble, I received a voucher for some beauty items in the SPA to be used on a future cruise. Seriously? I just wanted to be "heard". OK, rant over. Sorry! 8 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaniDanielle Posted January 9, 2023 #82620 Share Posted January 9, 2023 Crystal, beautiful photo😁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker19 Posted January 9, 2023 #82621 Share Posted January 9, 2023 41 minutes ago, BonTexasNY said: I wish I kept the letter I wrote to Carnival headquarters. It was a masterpiece. You should have kept it - you may need for RCI as well. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lionesss Posted January 9, 2023 #82622 Share Posted January 9, 2023 @singinalot Beautiful picture. I was only gone for a weekend and had many many pages to catch up on. Football Playoffs..............................False hope. Being married to a Dolphin die hard every year over and over we go through the excitement phase of what could be another Super Bowl win.....................................not. By them making the playoffs we are now working our Sunday events around the game. Well, honestly, it should be over with after this weekend. Love my husband, Kinda like the Dolphins (Came with Marriage) Gonna love Sunday after the game Take care Too those who have talented winning teams in the playoffs.........Best of luck, and hope your team wins. Ready for Spring Soon 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravelGirlinDallas Posted January 9, 2023 #82623 Share Posted January 9, 2023 Speaking of football, Brian is beside himself over tonight's college football championship game. His alma mater TCU probably won't win, but it's pretty amazing that they made it to this point at all. I'll be cheering along even though I went to Baylor. 😄 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dani negreanu Posted January 9, 2023 Author #82624 Share Posted January 9, 2023 1 hour ago, singinalot said: This tile sample is in my top 2 so far. I like it very much. Wondering which is #1 😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare bobmacliberty Posted January 9, 2023 #82625 Share Posted January 9, 2023 48 minutes ago, TravelGirlinDallas said: Speaking of football, Brian is beside himself over tonight's college football championship game. His alma mater TCU probably won't win, but it's pretty amazing that they made it to this point at all. I'll be cheering along even though I went to Baylor. 😄 I think 90% of the country (including me) will be rooting for TCU. But my guess is that 90% of the country will be disappointed. Then again, I thought the same thing about the Michigan game. Who knows? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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