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

[George C]

6 minutes ago, Sea Dog said:

It’s on my list to watch. I hear Emma is fantastic. Watching Baby Reindeer now. Wow that is going to give me nightmares. Makes Glen Close in Fatal Attraction look like a sweetheart.

I need to check out Baby Reindeer, thanks

[reallyitsmema]

4 minutes ago, helen haywood said:

I thought I read this issue on this thread but it must have been elsewhere.  What I read before is there is some danger in men getting blood from women who had been pregnant…even women who perhaps didn’t know they had been pregnant…so it was safer to ask for male blood for men.  Can’t explain the medical reasons.

Someone on the rollcall mentioned that too. They said there is a risk of transfusion related acute lung injury (TRALI). 

[HBE4]

23 minutes ago, Sea Dog said:

It’s on my list to watch. I hear Emma is fantastic. Watching Baby Reindeer now. Wow that is going to give me nightmares. Makes Glen Close in Fatal Attraction look like a sweetheart.

 

16 minutes ago, George C said:

I need to check out Baby Reindeer, thanks

 

A few people have recommended it to me, I'll check it out eventually.

[helen haywood]

The girls were initially wary…the wheelchair, the cast…the angst.  But things have returned to normal.  Minnie thinks the new chair is for her since they match perfectly!

 

 

And my sweet Diana…

 

Edited May 13 by helen haywood

[HBE4]

19 minutes ago, Keksie said:

Never mind my previous question.  I am used to cats showing up and never leaving.  We seem to be the homeless cat magnet of the neighborhood.  

 

There must be a sign directing them to "Keksie Kat's in Krisis Kaboodle"

[Lionesss]

If any wants to watch a great spy movie. US vs RUSSIA. Watch the movie ANNA. It is on Netflix. And has many twists and turns that you think you have it figured out then BAM, surprise new turn of events. 
 

I have watched it twice and cannot believe how many things I missed the first time. 
 

Enjoy 

I did. 

[Coralc]

1 hour ago, #55worktoplay said:

I’m kind of bummed because I’m sure I am far enough North and also far out from the light pollution to have enjoyed them but I didn’t know to look for them!  We are in the middle of renovations and I have not read or seen any news in the last few days. I remember the first time I saw them it was so fascinating but that was the one and only time I have seen them around here. 

I went out with my phone camera. And I could see the white light, but I just figured it was light from downtown coming up into the hills. There have been lots of fabulous photos. I am sure, that as I get older, I will tell people that I remember seeing the phenomenon. ☺️

[BonTexasNY]

3 hours ago, Luckynana said:

 

What a beautiful picture.  Oliver looks so Regal in a beautiful backyard setting.

I was just going to post the exact same thing.  Regal came to my mind instantly.  That picture is frame worthy for sure.

2 hours ago, Ourusualbeach said:

Our initial plan when we knew we were returning late was going to be room service which is available 24 hours and no charge.

 

 

 

 

Notice the filet on the menu.  There is also a separate breakfast menu that is left on your bed every evening.

How on earth do you decide what to order?  Will you ever get used to the Windjammer again?

  

[Coralc]

57 minutes ago, helen haywood said:

I thought I read this issue on this thread but it must have been elsewhere.  What I read before is there is some danger in men getting blood from women who had been pregnant…even women who perhaps didn’t know they had been pregnant…so it was safer to ask for male blood for men.  Can’t explain the medical reasons.

Rh negative antibodies. 

[George C]

38 minutes ago, helen haywood said:

The girls were initially wary…the wheelchair, the cast…the angst.  But things have returned to normal.  Minnie thinks the new chair is for her since they match perfectly!

 

 

And my sweet Diana…

 

Very happy that your home and kitty will supervise your getting well. 

[FromSea2ShiningSea]

Day 11- 4/19/2024- Aomori, Japan- Cherry Blossom paradise

 

Hirosaki Park- A home for 2,000 cherry blossom trees.  We get to witness these trees in full bloom.  It’s like an explosion of cherry blossoms.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hirosaki Castle

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Showa Big Buddha Seiryu-ji Temple

 

 

 

 

[Sea Dog]

1 hour ago, George C said:

I need to check out Baby Reindeer, thanks

 

It's really good but it will make you uncomfortable.

[grapau27]

10 hours ago, Lionesss said:

The meaning of Mother’s Day to me. 

Being a career woman I got married when I was 35. So time was a priority in starting a family. 
 

However;

My first pregnancy ended in a disaster when I started let’s just say losing massive quantities of blood.  They were unable to save the baby. Being of the medical profession and also being stupid at times. I refused blood transfusions because I did not want any antibodies interfering with a future pregnancy. So I was discharged on iron 4 x a day and not permitted to drive till my Hgb was above 10 ( um it was 6.5). 
This emergency happened on Mother’s Day 1992.  

 

We were given the go ahead late summer to start our family. 
Then in September I was pregnant. And had a miscarriage on Sweetest day in October. 
 

I hated holidays. And Mothers Day was very emotional for me. We gave up trying. It wasn’t to be. 
 

But on St Patrick’s day 1994. The spouse was sick as a dog. And I suggested we give it one last attempt to work on the job of getting pregnant. Not just a time for us to bond. ( I was looking at cycles on my calendar. I thought I could be ovulating). 
He goes. “ I can’t breathe… and you want to………”

I go if we get pregnant we will call the child Ampicillin. 
 

I found out I was pregnant on Good Friday and went into labor on Christmas Eve. 
Meet our ampicillin ( Christina). Soon to be 30. 
 

Now. Life happens for a reason. 
Had I had those first two children chances are we would have never known Christina. 
 

Meet Ampicillin (Christina)

 

 

 

 

 

I am blessed. 
 

I LOVE MOTHERS DAY. 

 

HAPPY MOTHERS DAY -

To all who have any role in raising children. 
 

💕

 

Christina is beautiful.

[grapau27]

Good morning.

It is 60°F here at 09.00am with a high of 72°F expected this afternoon.

I have just had my porridge breakfast and watching TV.

I hope everyone is safe and well and y'all had a lovely Mother's day.

[Ocean Boy]

7 hours ago, FromSea2ShiningSea said:

 

 

This whole time in Japan, this is the first time that I have seen a church.  

 

 

 

Why does the church have an air traffic control tower?😉😇

[Ocean Boy]

For you Samsung users... I noticed this morning that I have a UI operating system update available from 6.0 to 6.1. I'm about to do the update. I hope it doesn't screw up my phone.

[Ocean Boy]

7 hours ago, reallyitsmema said:

Not sure why gender specific. The rollcall says they have a donor. One person who tried was told they weren’t needed at this time. Dr google showed a study saying male donations have less risk of mortality. Not sure, hope person got what they needed. No further announcements. Since we didn’t get to Bermuda, we are due in St Marteen at 7am instead of noon. Our course hasn’t changed at all according to the position map on the tv. 

Noon would have been a very late arrival. You are much better off getting there at 7 AM.

[A&L_Ont]

9 hours ago, Sea Dog said:

Glad it all got resolved. I think Lucy would rather be the queen of her domain and have to share it with another cat.

Princess was bowing down to her, and we are definitely her servants. 

 

9 hours ago, voyager70 said:

So happy it all worked out well but I was kind of hoping Lucy would end up with a new brother or sister to hang out with 😁

Us too, that it worked out. 

 

8 hours ago, Keksie said:

What is the name of your new cat?  Lol

LOLOL

 

8 hours ago, Keksie said:

Never mind my previous question.  I am used to cats showing up and never leaving. We seem to be the homeless cat magnet of the neighborhood.  

Thankfully we haven’t, but she made herself feel at home. The poor thing had one bad dripping eye.  Had no one claimed her she’d be to the vet for it and to be fixed, but not our concern now. 

[reallyitsmema]

Welcome to St Marteen. 
 

 

[bobmacliberty]

14 hours ago, akcruz said:

Beautiful day on the course.

 

 

Is that the Love Course at Barefoot Resort?  Fun course.  I've had to chip sideways with my ball right up against the ruins. 😬

[bobmacliberty]

10 hours ago, HBE4 said:

 

I did that once, getting blasted by a 747 KLM getting ready for take-off. I saw one or two people get knocked down, a few hats and bags being blown in to the sea. 

 

Glad I did it, not sure I'd do it again.

 

I didn't want the full force of a large jet so I decided to try it with a private jet taking off.  I realized later that the engines on a private jet are often as powerful as full sized commercial jets.  The force immediately knocked me off the rock that I was standing on. Hat blown into the water, sunglasses nearly so.  I was sacrificing everything else but making sure that I held onto the DSLR around my neck.  Glad I did it, definitely won't be doing it again. 

[bobmacliberty]

8 hours ago, helen haywood said:

The girls were initially wary…the wheelchair, the cast…the angst.  But things have returned to normal.  Minnie thinks the new chair is for her since they match perfectly!

 

 

And my sweet Diana…

 

 

Isn't it amazing how pets know when you aren't feeling well?  And if your cats are anything like cats that we've had, Minnie doesn't just THINK that the new chair is for her, she knows it beyond a shadow of a doubt.  I hope that you heal quickly.

[dpostman]

10 hours ago, Ourusualbeach said:

Some pictures of the Emporium Marketplace.  Even here ygey have subdivided the searing into may different areas to it does not feel as busy. 

 

The tables are always set with napkins, cutlery, salt and pepper grinders and water glasses.  Have a seat and a host will be by in minutes to take your drink order and it's there waiting by the time you get back with your food. 

 

Wait a minute.... did you say PEPPER GRINDERS??? ON EVERY TABLE???

 

RCL could take notes and learn a thing or 2 😉

 

BTW, Thanks for your pics.  This ship looks great.

dp

[akcruz]

9 hours ago, helen haywood said:

The girls were initially wary…the wheelchair, the cast…the angst.  But things have returned to normal.  Minnie thinks the new chair is for her since they match perfectly!

 

 

And my sweet Diana…

 

 

 

Glad to see you made it home safely and you are being taken care of by all.  Hoping you can in to see a Dr soon and get through all this.

 

 

57 minutes ago, bobmacliberty said:

 

Is that the Love Course at Barefoot Resort?  Fun course.  I've had to chip sideways with my ball right up against the ruins. 😬

 

Yes it is, notice the heart shaped bunkers.  DH said he picked that one special to show his love for mothers day, I just laughed.  I don't keep score when I golf and will pick up a ball if I dont like where it is although that is getting more rare to have to do that. One of these days soon I will have to start.

[brookmill18]

@Jimbo  We just returned from a trip to Spain. We originally were going to do the TA on Oasis and then spend 6 nights on land. We got an incredible deal on the TA but we ended up cancelling bc it was just too many days away from home. So instead of about 20 nights away we were away 12 and saw a lot more of Spain. We decided that for now, in this stage of life, we won't do cruises in Europe and will do only land based. One exception would be Croatia--we did that in the fall with Azamara and it was amazing and in 9 days we saw so much more than we would have in a land based trip. We drove a car for the first half of this trip when we were in smaller towns/cities and then dropped off car and did Barcelona and Madrid via train. We have found trains in Europe to be very easy. It seems like you do a lot of road trips at home, so not sure if you'd want to think about doing Europe that way as well--we've used trains only on our trips to Norway and Italy and now did half of Spain but realized we could have done all of our trip just with trains except for one rural location. We have used Rick Steves guides for day tour in Italy and use his guides for our own touring. Another tour group we have known people to use is Trafalgar. My only slight reservation with a Rick Steves full tour would be the accommodations--we stay in simple places on our own often but prefer to pick those out on our own. And definitely pack as light as possible and try to do laundry--there is a lot of lugging the bags around unless you are doing a very high end tour. Last year the train to Lake Como was a nightmare with larger bags and we'll only do the carry on size bags and back pack from now on.