Royal Caribbean Cruisers -- How Are Things Where You Are? (was "Routine" ​ 😁 ​day in lockdown... how was yours?)

[ReneeFLL]

On 10/16/2023 at 5:48 PM, dani negreanu said:

 

Thank you, Marian.

 

Physically -- still safe. The soul -- not so much. Every day another atrocity is discovered, and the realization that we're not dealing with human beings is, sadly, very eye opening.

We are always thinking of you and the people in Israel.

 

On 10/16/2023 at 7:00 PM, derorim said:

 

Thanks for asking.  He's really showing his age (16), and has lost more weight.  A couple of years ago he was almost 15 pounds, which is normal for a Maine Coon, but was 9.6 last week at the vet.  He can still jump onto the 30 inch tall desk, where he has a heated bed, though!  

Sorry to hear he isn’t in the best of health. I think it was you that posted a picture of a heated kitty bed. We want to get one for Chloe. Is this the one? What do you think about it?

 

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07HMVNJC2/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1

[brillohead]

On 10/19/2023 at 3:18 PM, aussielozzie18 said:

My son was the Easternmost person in Canada for a moment today.

After days of rain, the rain has finally stopped in Newfoundland.

 

Cape Spear Lighthouse

 

 

 

I love that you've trained DS to take CC-style pics with feet and lighthouses!  🤣

[brillohead]

On 10/19/2023 at 4:47 PM, Tree_skier said:

Of course as I'm looking I get jonesing just to book another one.  So I've ended up turning my Icon Nov 30th in a S2S with Oasis on Dec 8th.  I think I need therapy.

 

I've often said that we need our own support group.... instead of being "Friends of Bill W." we could call it "Friends of Ken H"!!!!

[brillohead]

13 hours ago, StanleyandGus said:

We have snow on the forecast for Tuesday, and it’s going to be -7 Celsius. It might be a chilly Hallowe’en!

Growing up you always had to plan your Halloween costume for the possibility that you'd need to wear a coat/snowsuit underneath it.

[brillohead]

Hey @Ocean Boy, did I ever post this book for you?

 

[brillohead]

I'm gonna need a caretaker whenever I do go visit Down Under.

I'll be walking around trying to pet kangaroos and cassowaries and crocodiles and Taz-devils.....

 

[taznremmy]

Bye Bye San Diego…..

[aussielozzie18]

14 hours ago, DaniDanielle said:

Thanks Lenny, can’t believe he turns 50😳

Happy 50th Birthday to your son. Are you able to celebrate  with him? October is a very popular month for birthdays 🎉

Edited October 21, 2023 by aussielozzie18

[aussielozzie18]

14 hours ago, lenquixote66 said:

My oldest daughter will be celebrating her birthday tomorrow too.That is how I remembered your son’s birthday.

We are celebrating on a small scale in my house tomorrow night.Tonight a group of her friends are taking her out 

Happy Birthday to your daughter Lenny.  Lovely that you are able to celebrate at your house.

[grapau27]

Good morning.

The wind and rain has stopped now and it is 48°F currently at 09.26am.

I hope everyone is safe and well and continued prayers 🙏 for Dani @dani negreanu and her family and friends.

[aussielozzie18]

Beautiful day for the annual Sculptures by the Sea on the coastal walk from Bondi to Tamarama Beach.  It wasn’t too hot despite the appearance of this sculpture ….

 

The idea behind this sculpture - a shell with feet - is to encourage people to walk more

 

Look closely at this one for the lips & chin

 

Beautiful colours

 

Everyone of these New Zealand Statues were wearing a Māori necklace.  Sculpture titled “protection”

 

Being a regular lap swimmer, I think @dani negreanu will appreciate this one titled “The Swimmer”

 

This was made entirely of plastic caps from plastic drink bottles

 

 

[dani negreanu]

8 hours ago, aussielozzie18 said:

Ship of the Day - Grand Princess.  Let the summer cruising season begin.

 

Photo from the platform from Circular Quay station.  You can see how short the walk is to the OPT.  Reason we always train it in for cruises that leave from the Overseas Passenger Terminal.

 

Thank you, aussie, for all those beautiful pictures, and for bringing back memories which seem from another life, with the museum on the left, which we visited....

 

 

11 minutes ago, aussielozzie18 said:

Being a regular lap swimmer, I think @dani negreanu will appreciate this one titled “The Swimmer”

 

This "lap swimmer" is sadly "beached" from the beginning of the war, since the swimming pool doesn't have a shelter...

 

[aussielozzie18]

A few more sculptures that appealed:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tamarama Beach below where the Sculpture Trail ended

 

 

We managed to grab the last table at the cafe at the beach for a casual lunch to refuel before retracing our walk back to Bondi Beach.
 

 

 

 

 

 

[grapau27]

28 minutes ago, aussielozzie18 said:

Beautiful day for the annual Sculptures by the Sea on the coastal walk from Bondi to Tamarama Beach.  It wasn’t too hot despite the appearance of this sculpture ….

 

The idea behind this sculpture - a shell with feet - is to encourage people to walk more

 

Look closely at this one for the lips & chin

 

Beautiful colours

 

Everyone of these New Zealand Statues were wearing a Māori necklace.  Sculpture titled “protection”

 

Being a regular lap swimmer, I think @dani negreanu will appreciate this one titled “The Swimmer”

 

This was made entirely of plastic caps from plastic drink bottles

 

 

Thank you for posting all of your amazing photos @aussielozzie18.

 

[aussielozzie18]

10 minutes ago, dani negreanu said:

 

Thank you, aussie, for all those beautiful pictures, and for bringing back memories which seem from another life, with the museum on the left, which we visited....

 

 

 

This "lap swimmer" is sadly "beached" from the beginning of the war, since the swimming pool doesn't have a shelter...

 

I cannot fathom what you are forced to live through right now but  I am thankful that my photos are bringing back fond memories of your time spent here over 5 years ago.  I pray that your previous life returns to you, your loved ones and your country.

[sgmn]

2 hours ago, aussielozzie18 said:

A few more sculptures that appealed:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tamarama Beach below where the Sculpture Trail ended

 

 

We managed to grab the last table at the cafe at the beach for a casual lunch to refuel before retracing our walk back to Bondi Beach.
 

 

 

 

 

 

Beautiful pictures as always Aussie.  I think the Australian Tourist Board should employ you, you always make me want to visit Australian 

[h20skibum]

We got a break in our rain yesterday, and I was able to log a few miles. 

 

I swear the deer are almost tame here.  This one was about six feet from me on the trail when we stopped and looked at each other. 
 

 

When I held out my hand, it started walking toward me until it saw there was no food in my hand.  I think they are being fed. 

 

[h20skibum]

Filets for dinner last night.  I think this is the first red meat I have had in the last nine weeks, since I started eating a healthy diet. 
 

 

We picked up the grandkids after school, because SIL had taken our daughter to her appointment at Cleveland Clinic.  Filets seem to be their favorite meal, and our grandson always manages to eat a couple of them. 
 

Then it was game time. 
 

 

The only type of Monopoly I will intentionally play. 

 

[bobmacliberty]

9 hours ago, lenquixote66 said:

I just finished watching all 8 episodes of the mini series Bodies on Netflix.

It was great.

 

Looks pretty good.  I'm adding it to our "to watch" list.  Thanks Lenny.

[FromSea2ShiningSea]

Good morning as we approach Cozumel

 

Edited October 21, 2023 by FromSea2ShiningSea

[aussielozzie18]

40 minutes ago, sgmn said:

Beautiful pictures as always Aussie.  I think the Australian Tourist Board should employ you, you always make me want to visit Australian 

Thanks for the compliment.  I take all the photos on my iPhone XS which my “kids” keep nagging me to upgrade but I think it takes pretty decent photos.  I just take photos for my own pleasure and happy to share them here. 

 

[aussielozzie18]

19 minutes ago, FromSea2ShiningSea said:

Good morning as we approach Cozumel

 

 

Stunning photo.  Have a great day.

[A&L_Ont]

14 hours ago, Ocean Boy said:

It is Friday Night!

 

 

 

 

A great night for ball. 

[jmh2006]

30 minutes ago, aussielozzie18 said:

Stunning photo.  Have a great day.

+1!!  Hope you are having a great time Helen!!

[jmh2006]

It’s cruise day!!!  Will be meeting @Momof3gurlz, @Sea Dog, @Husky1987 soon in the Adventure of the Seas!  Then hope we see @mo&fran on board!  Let the fun begin!