lenquixote66 Posted August 16 #127751 Share Posted August 16 On 8/15/2024 at 6:47 AM, grapau27 said: Good morning. I hope everyone especially Dani @dani negreanu are safe and well and y'all have a lovely day. It is raining now but we had a nice breakfast at the beach earlier. Graham:UB40 appeared in concert last night in my part of NY.The concert was free .It is amazing that some bands will do that . 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckynana Posted August 16 #127752 Share Posted August 16 18 hours ago, Ocean Boy said: Your comments are completely true. You also have to be careful about their specialty network. Say you have a problem and want to go to Boston because you feel you will get the best care there. Your Advantage plan might say no, you have to go to Providence because those doctors are part of their network. Oh well, too bad for you. Exactly!! NYC has been trying to push all of the City workers into this plan, and we've been fighting this for the past 3 years. So far, we've been succeeding. 🤞 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted August 16 #127753 Share Posted August 16 (edited) 15 minutes ago, lenquixote66 said: Graham:UB40 appeared in concert last night in my part of NY.The concert was free .It is amazing that some bands will do that . That is amazing Lenny. The original band were claiming unemployment benefit in the UK and a Unemployment benefit form 40 was the inspiration for their name. Edited August 16 by grapau27 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckynana Posted August 16 #127754 Share Posted August 16 @h20skibum Mark, you always give the most awesome Birthday parties! Those steaks look delicious. I love all the pictures of your beautiful grandchildren. Wishing an early Happy 12th Birthday to your California grandson!🎈 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare bobmacliberty Posted August 16 #127755 Share Posted August 16 Kittens are exhausting! Merlin is out cold half the day, and goes 100 mph the other half of the day. If he hears me open the bedroom door at night, it’s a race to the bathroom. I can hear his bell collar running at me. If he gets there before I can close the bathroom door, he goes straight for my feet. No matter what I put down or what surface I put it on, he’s there in 2 seconds to check it out. I really need to be careful with dangerous stuff…I think he lacks the instincts not to do something stupid. I’ve tried squirting him with a spray gun. He doesn’t like that and it makes him stop whatever he’s doing, but as Ted Lasso would say, he’s a goldfish. Ten seconds later he’s doing the same thing again. As I’ve said before though, he sure is cute. 23 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenquixote66 Posted August 16 #127756 Share Posted August 16 8 minutes ago, grapau27 said: That is amazing Lenny. The original band were claiming unemployment benefit in the UK and a form Unemployment benefit 40 was the inspiration for their name. That is very interesting,Graham. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George C Posted August 16 #127757 Share Posted August 16 4 minutes ago, bobmacliberty said: Kittens are exhausting! Merlin is out cold half the day, and goes 100 mph the other half of the day. If he hears me open the bedroom door at night, it’s a race to the bathroom. I can hear his bell collar running at me. If he gets there before I can close the bathroom door, he goes straight for my feet. No matter what I put down or what surface I put it on, he’s there in 2 seconds to check it out. I really need to be careful with dangerous stuff…I think he lacks the instincts not to do something stupid. I’ve tried squirting him with a spray gun. He doesn’t like that and it makes him stop whatever he’s doing, but as Ted Lasso would say, he’s a goldfish. Ten seconds later he’s doing the same thing again. As I’ve said before though, he sure is cute. Our two kittens like attacking my feet in bed so they are covered by blankets so no harm done . We once had a cat that would take money from my wife’s purse and place it in my shoes , as kittens they both could fit in my size 15 eee shoes. 8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taznremmy Posted August 16 #127758 Share Posted August 16 (edited) @George C My chocolate point was 19 lbs! A big boy, but not fat. How did Loki’s do at the vet? Edited August 16 by taznremmy Opps 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare h20skibum Posted August 16 #127759 Share Posted August 16 For those who don’t remember, today is the anniversary of the deaths of Aretha Franklin and of Elvis. And on a non-musical note, also of Babe Ruth. 8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taznremmy Posted August 16 #127760 Share Posted August 16 Arrived in Amsterdam today after a non-eventful flight (the best kind!). Board the Serenade OTS on Monday for the final portion of their World Cruise. I was on an earlier segment (Buenos Aires to LA) in Jan/Feb and anxious to see how those that have been on the full 273 days have fared. 24 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dani negreanu Posted August 16 Author #127761 Share Posted August 16 28 minutes ago, taznremmy said: Board the Serenade OTS on Monday for the final portion of their World Cruise. Pat, wishing you a very enjoyable cruise 🌺 and please "keep in touch" whenever you have time. 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akcruz Posted August 16 #127762 Share Posted August 16 48 minutes ago, taznremmy said: Arrived in Amsterdam today after a non-eventful flight (the best kind!). Board the Serenade OTS on Monday for the final portion of their World Cruise. I was on an earlier segment (Buenos Aires to LA) in Jan/Feb and anxious to see how those that have been on the full 273 days have fared. Safe travels, looking forward to your impressions of the sailing now vs your previous legs. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean Boy Posted August 16 #127763 Share Posted August 16 2 hours ago, George C said: Our two kittens like attacking my feet in bed so they are covered by blankets so no harm done . We once had a cat that would take money from my wife’s purse and place it in my shoes , as kittens they both could fit in my size 15 eee shoes. Yeah, Jade doesn't quite get that when she sees movement in the blanket it is just me and not something she has to attack. 4 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted August 16 #127764 Share Posted August 16 1 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helen haywood Posted August 16 #127765 Share Posted August 16 Otherwise they’d be attacking Noah’s feet! 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Momof3gurlz Posted August 16 #127766 Share Posted August 16 Today we went to the Washington County Fair. It was…..interesting. Not my cup of tea but the boys had a blast. This is what a $20 stuffed bear looks like 🤨! The two older boys are spending the night at Auntie Ali’s. Teddy and I went to the movies this afternoon to see Harold and the Purple Crayon. I haven’t been to a movie theater in at least 10 years. Everything is automated and self-serve now, but the new seating arrangements are great. All stadium style with reclining seats, and you could order food (burgers and such) to be delivered to you. 23 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckynana Posted August 17 #127767 Share Posted August 17 4 hours ago, taznremmy said: Arrived in Amsterdam today after a non-eventful flight (the best kind!). Board the Serenade OTS on Monday for the final portion of their World Cruise. I was on an earlier segment (Buenos Aires to LA) in Jan/Feb and anxious to see how those that have been on the full 273 days have fared. Enjoy your time in Amsterdam! Say hi to Laura and John for me when you reboard the Serenade! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Husky1987 Posted August 17 #127768 Share Posted August 17 Tonight is more of a neat pour night rather than an Old Fashioned. One of my go-tos is Old Forester 1920. Cheers my friends! 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare A&L_Ont Posted August 17 #127769 Share Posted August 17 Just a quick drop in. At a wedding tonight. Lisa’s cousin married his dream girl. 30 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George C Posted August 17 #127770 Share Posted August 17 8 hours ago, taznremmy said: @George C My chocolate point was 19 lbs! A big boy, but not fat. How did Loki’s do at the vet? He was much better behaved to vet than to us trying to get him in per taxi . Our last kitty was well over 20 lbs at one point if he attacked his sister you couldn’t see her under him , luckily she was very quick and could jump on things that Joebob couldn’t.. when we got him we were told he was Siamese but was definitely a ragdoll that my wife totally loved , we came close to spending thousands to a breeder to get another ragdoll or two , but I was very happy we adopted to Siamese from a shelter. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgmn Posted August 17 #127771 Share Posted August 17 (edited) 11 hours ago, taznremmy said: Arrived in Amsterdam today after a non-eventful flight (the best kind!). Board the Serenade OTS on Monday for the final portion of their World Cruise. I was on an earlier segment (Buenos Aires to LA) in Jan/Feb and anxious to see how those that have been on the full 273 days have fared. Have a great cruise. Wish I was still on Serenade. The crew and food I thought were very good. And the house band and five singers who are on the whole WC were outstanding. There does seem a different vibe on board than on a normal cruise. More laid back. Bars were quite IMO. But our sector was very port intensive, only three sea days in the 16 day cruise Have fun 👍 and I hope you post about it either on Dani's thread or the WC thread It will be great for you to reconnect with people who are doing the whole cruise or who did the first quarter. Edited August 17 by sgmn 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgmn Posted August 17 #127772 Share Posted August 17 (edited) Heard today we got our royal up on our Canaries and Madeira cruise in September. Went from OV guarantee (still no cabin ) to obstructive Balcony . Looks OK on the deck plans though so fingers crossed it's a good upgrade . It's been a busy week. We've had grandparent duties three days this week plus I've had two funerals to attend. Yesterdays funeral was particularly sad. My old colleague from 35 years ago. He was the baby of our ticket desk at the airport and sadly died way too early at 57. Such a fun positive person 💔 Edited August 17 by sgmn 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lionesss Posted August 17 #127773 Share Posted August 17 4 hours ago, sgmn said: Heard today we got our royal up on our Canaries and Madeira cruise in September. Went from OV guarantee (still no cabin ) to obstructive Balcony . Looks OK on the deck plans though so fingers crossed it's a good upgrade . It's been a busy week. We've had grandparent duties three days this week plus I've had two funerals to attend. Yesterdays funeral was particularly sad. My old colleague from 35 years ago. He was the baby of our ticket desk at the airport and sadly died way too early at 57. Such a fun positive person 💔 Thinking of you during your sad times. Excited for your upcoming cruise. Be safe. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Sea Dog Posted August 17 #127774 Share Posted August 17 17 hours ago, taznremmy said: Arrived in Amsterdam today after a non-eventful flight (the best kind!). Board the Serenade OTS on Monday for the final portion of their World Cruise. I was on an earlier segment (Buenos Aires to LA) in Jan/Feb and anxious to see how those that have been on the full 273 days have fared. Have a great time in Amsterdam one of my favorite beautiful cities. Also tell John and Laura hi from me and have a great cruise. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dani negreanu Posted August 17 Author #127775 Share Posted August 17 6 hours ago, sgmn said: Yesterdays funeral was particularly sad. There are moments, like this, when the missing of a "sad" button is very palpable😢 15 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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