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

[Jimbo]

7 minutes ago, molly361 said:

My turn now.  My TA just cancelled my Bermuda sailing for tomorrow.  Yes I have COVID.  Picked up from one of the 5000 BFF's on Harmony.  Got back Sunday May 15  woke up Wed with a sore throat, tested negative.  Thurs went to my healthcare place tested negative.  Friday self tested POSITIVE.  Tested yesterday for my cruise POSITIVE.  Have only a cough now a week later and feel a bit puny.  No fever

Sorry to hear that, hope you are feeling better. Don't feel to bad, almost everyone cruising now comes down with covid either on the ship or not long after.

Edited May 27, 2022 by Jimbo

[Biker19]

7 minutes ago, molly361 said:

My TA just cancelled my Bermuda sailing for tomorrow.

Sorry to hear but Bermuda thanks you for the donation - I assume there are no refunds on the $40 TA?

[molly361]

1 minute ago, Biker19 said:

Sorry to hear but Bermuda thanks you for the donation - I assume there are no refunds on the $40 TA?

Thanks. I emailed them to ask about a refund or switching it to a later date. Booked for October. If that falls might try the cc dispute route. Nothing to lose by trying 

[Jimbo]

43 minutes ago, Sunshine3601 said:

Beautiful photos, stunning colors.

Posted 3 times, we get your point. 🤣 Dreaded Cruise Critic posting issues.

[jagsfan]

On 5/25/2022 at 2:41 PM, John&LaLa said:

There were 3 threads all started in the early days of covid that are going strong

 

This one, the Bella Friends, and Ken's humor thread. I enjoy them all. 

Me too. All three are part of most days. And if I miss a day, I read till I catch up. 

Edited May 27, 2022 by jagsfan

[Ozark_Kid]

2 hours ago, Momof3gurlz said:

I don’t have one, but might look into it. What are the differences you’ve noticed?  We have a second fridge/freezer in our lower level. Even though there’s only the two of us here, the freezer comes in handy for large items like turkeys and when I stock up on sale items.  The fridge is essentially a beer fridge during pool season.  

Another seal option is a vacuum chamber sealer.  It handles wet seals, like soups, meats with a marinade.  I use an Avid Armor.  I originally bought it to use in sous vide cooking.  Stuff sealed and frozen is much better.  I also reseal items for the refrigerator and they last longer such as bacon.  Guacamole and pesto will not discolor. 

[aussielozzie18]

8 minutes ago, Jimbo said:

Posted 3 times, we get your point. 🤣 Dreaded Cruise Critic posting issues.

I posted three times this morning replying separately to other posts and they just disappeared so yeah the posting issues work both ways..

[aussielozzie18]

27 minutes ago, molly361 said:

My turn now.  My TA just cancelled my Bermuda sailing for tomorrow.  Yes I have COVID.  Picked up from one of the 5000 BFF's on Harmony.  Got back Sunday May 15  woke up Wed with a sore throat, tested negative.  Thurs went to my healthcare place tested negative.  Friday self tested POSITIVE.  Tested yesterday for my cruise POSITIVE.  Have only a cough now a week later and feel a bit puny.  No fever

Sorry to read this.

[Luckynana]

17 hours ago, dani negreanu said:

 

Now that you mention it....... [I'm dying to taste it -- the top is "sable" dough, have to wait until tomorrow ☹️]

 

 

 

This looks amazing, Dani!!!  What is "sable" dough?  I'm not much of a baker like my sisters and daughters are, but I do make a good carrot cake, as well as oatmeal cookies.

15 hours ago, h20skibum said:

We went to the Farmer’s Market this morning.  Quite a few booths set up. 

 

It wasn’t too busy when we went. 

Maybe because their prices are pretty high, just like their gas out here in California.  What $20 gets you

 

Hillside vegetation control was going on 

 

Yes, that is done with goats that they move around. 

This just reminded me that our Friday Farmer's Market begins today.

My cousin moved to Tennessee several years ago, and raises goats.  He names every one of them at birth;  some according to the Season!

[Ozark_Kid]

1 hour ago, aussielozzie18 said:

At Barangaroo Reserve, there were groups of these installations all around the harbour edge pathway.

 

 

 

 

 

Awhile back I saw someone designing lights like this for the house and considered trying to make one.  Another idea that faded away. Forgot all about them.

[aussielozzie18]

50 minutes ago, Sea Dog said:

 

Those projections look amazing and so beautiful. I would love to see those projectors and where they are positioned to project such a large image. They have to be extremely powerful.

Can’t get up close to the OH atm and the only article I can find re the projections is 2013 so way out of date.  When there are future projections, I will see if I can get close enough for photos of the equipment.

Edited May 27, 2022 by aussielozzie18

[aussielozzie18]

3 minutes ago, Ozark_Kid said:

Awhile back I saw someone designing lights like this for the house and considered trying to make one.  Another idea that faded away. Forgot all about them.

I like that idea.

[bobmacliberty]

32 minutes ago, molly361 said:

My turn now.  My TA just cancelled my Bermuda sailing for tomorrow.  Yes I have COVID.  Picked up from one of the 5000 BFF's on Harmony.  Got back Sunday May 15  woke up Wed with a sore throat, tested negative.  Thurs went to my healthcare place tested negative.  Friday self tested POSITIVE.  Tested yesterday for my cruise POSITIVE.  Have only a cough now a week later and feel a bit puny.  No fever

 

Sorry to hear this Ellen.  That sucks.  You may have already said this and I missed it, but how was your Harmony cruise (other than getting Covid).  This was your Majesty L&S...correct?

[lenquixote66]

2 hours ago, Arzeena said:

Lenny, enjoy your adventure!

Drive safe!😁

Thank you ,Arzeena😀

[Ozark_Kid]

34 minutes ago, molly361 said:

My turn now.  My TA just cancelled my Bermuda sailing for tomorrow.  Yes I have COVID.  Picked up from one of the 5000 BFF's on Harmony.  Got back Sunday May 15  woke up Wed with a sore throat, tested negative.  Thurs went to my healthcare place tested negative.  Friday self tested POSITIVE.  Tested yesterday for my cruise POSITIVE.  Have only a cough now a week later and feel a bit puny.  No fever

Hate that for you Ellen. Thankful it's not hitting you hard so far.  Hope you are over it soon.  

[jagsfan]

On 5/26/2022 at 8:23 AM, grapau27 said:

At least it is not severe osteoarthritis.

I am learning to sleep on my back because with the moderate osteoarthritis in my hips when I lie on my side my knees touch each other when sleeping causing pain when I wake up.

Soft pillow between your knees will solve that. I’m a side sleeper and even take my “knee” pillow when I travel. 

[lenquixote66]

52 minutes ago, Luckynana said:

 

 

Thank you, Lenny!  Jack's name is Jackson, named after a Yankee player, I believe??😁

Thank you, Greg!

Thank you so much, Debbie!

So very true, Mark!😊  Thank you!

Bob, Jack is hoping to some day get into producing.  He's looking into Colleges now, even though he's only a Freshman.

Thanks Andrew!

Thank you Deb!

A very close friend of mine has a grandson named Jackson but not named after anyone famous .So many names that were common in the 30’s and 40’s are in vogue currently.

[molly361]

9 minutes ago, bobmacliberty said:

 

Sorry to hear this Ellen.  That sucks.  You may have already said this and I missed it, but how was your Harmony cruise (other than getting Covid).  This was your Majesty L&S...correct?

Thanks  It was great  Had the 3 night dining package enjoyed my OS more than my Jan L and S same ship  not sure why  

[Luckynana]

14 hours ago, A&L_Ont said:

Since food porn is being posted here’s some photos of last night’s dinner. Ribeyes. 
 

 

Sure wish I had some ribeye right now.  Looks wonderful, Andrew!

13 hours ago, BonTexasNY said:

Happy birthday to Jack and Maryann, please, please continue to brag!

Oh, all right.   Jack's brother Ryan will be 13 on Sunday.  He's our super smart mathematician, and then some!😉

11 hours ago, aussielozzie18 said:

@Luckynana Happy Birthday to Jack.  Having a loving Nana who is so proud of him is wonderful

Thank you so much, aussie!  We are Blessed.  Having grandchildren is so rewarding, and all 7 make us so very proud.

11 hours ago, aussielozzie18 said:

  I will add my encounter a wild  Wallaby..   As I was walking across our grassed lunch area ,this morning, it popped up from behind one of the bushes, stopped and listened as I tried to chat then shaking its head at my inane greetings, hopped  away.  No photo but nice to have seen it. 🦘

Wow.  I think I might have been terrified if I came face to face with a Wallaby.

[lenquixote66]

12 hours ago, GUT2407 said:

Lenny, any chance of a pic of your combines Walker wheelchair.

It is a U-Step Neuro designed for people who have Parkinson’s or MS.U can Google and see pictures on the website.

[bobmacliberty]

49 minutes ago, Luckynana said:

Bob, Jack is hoping to some day get into producing.  He's looking into Colleges now, even though he's only a Freshman.

 

He sounds like a great kid who has his head on straight.  Friends of ours have a son who went to SCAD and is now doing special effects work in Montreal, which apparently is one of the handful of cities around the world where special effects companies have gathered.  He is loving being young, single, in Montreal, and doing work that he loves with several of his friends from SCAD.  He did the clouds in the upcoming Jordan Peele movie titled Nope.  The clouds supposedly to play a big role in the movie.  I'm looking forward to seeing his name buried somewhere deep in the credits.  I'm not sure if SCAD is a good choice for producing, but it has a great reputation.  And Savannah is a great city to visit your kid while in college.

[bobmacliberty]

1 hour ago, aussielozzie18 said:

Then after 3hrs of walking, I met up with DH & DD to head home.  There is more to see but the highlights seen  tonight will do me for now. DH is seeing a show at the Opera House tomorrow night and I was originally going to join him but I think my feet need a rest & he plans to walk there and back via the Sydney Harbour Bridge which is a no from me.

 

That event looks very impressive and you took some great pictures.  Is it an annual event?  If so, I might try to schedule our eventual trip to Sydney around that event.  

[lenquixote66]

55 minutes ago, molly361 said:

My turn now.  My TA just cancelled my Bermuda sailing for tomorrow.  Yes I have COVID.  Picked up from one of the 5000 BFF's on Harmony.  Got back Sunday May 15  woke up Wed with a sore throat, tested negative.  Thurs went to my healthcare place tested negative.  Friday self tested POSITIVE.  Tested yesterday for my cruise POSITIVE.  Have only a cough now a week later and feel a bit puny.  No fever

I hope you get better very soon.

[Luckynana]

2 hours ago, aussielozzie18 said:

 

Thank you for sharing every one of your amazing pictures.  What a beautiful City you live in!

[lenquixote66]

13 minutes ago, Luckynana said:

Sure wish I had some ribeye right now.  Looks wonderful, Andrew!

Oh, all right.   Jack's brother Ryan will be 13 on Sunday.  He's our super smart mathematician, and then some!😉

Thank you so much, aussie!  We are Blessed.  Having grandchildren is so rewarding, and all 7 make us so very proud.

Wow.  I think I might have been terrified if I came face to face with a Wallaby.

I have a Great Nephew named Ryan who is graduating HS in two weeks and is an Actor.He is going to college in September to pursue an acting career.