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

[DaniDanielle]

They sure have grown.  So cute!

[Sunshine3601]

2 hours ago, BecciBoo said:

I love Dog's blue ball fountain!!!!!!  I have a little fountain out on my patio as well.

 

I have to report that after almost 2.5 years of pandemic life in which my hubs did not ever test positive...guess what?  Yep, he went back to San Antonio for work for one week and Bingo!  He gets there on a Sunday, sees his clients on Monday and by Friday he was pretty sick! So he returned home to Arkansa early on Saturday so as not to infect his family he was staying with and on Sunday he tested positive at Walgreen's!  We were prepared before he arrived home on Saturday...I had made the Hillbilly House ready (we have a second home across the road we use for guests) so he went directly there so we are in quarantine for at least 5 days.  Since then his brother who lives with his folks has gotten sick and we now think his 80 yr old Mom is too!  Eiyiyiyi!  Today he feels pretty good, taste is off a little but much better so he's moving home on Friday.  I guess it's the Omicron version.  BTW, we are vxd up completely.  O well, guess it's just the resident flu now.  

 

At first I was worried sick about him, remembering my brother who died January 2021 from Covid lung pulmonary embolism, but I just came to the conclusion that they're not reporting much on deaths from this version any more so I quit worrying.  Moving on.  I feel fine and he's on the mend.

Ugghh!     So frustrating that we do whatever we can to avoid but seems like everyone will have it at one time or another.     Everyone in my family has had it.   I am the only one that has not (unless I had and didn't know).     

One of my neighbors that is a hairdresser now has it and I saw her sitting on her patio last night and hollered over to see how she was doing.    She said the worst part for her has been the nasty headache and feeling so tired and weak the last couple of days.   

[Sea Dog]

4 minutes ago, Sunshine3601 said:

So sweet and innocent.    Looks like Charlie is going to be bigger than Lizzie.    Was Lizzie the runt of the litter?

 

Your dinner last night looks Delicious!     As well as the Black Manhattan.   I have never had one and will have to try one.

 

Lizzy was the runt. Charlie is really long and he will always be a lot bigger than her. I will say when they wrestle she wins a lot. She is not afraid for her pint size.

 

Let me know what you think of the Back Manhattan?

[FromSea2ShiningSea]

It’s been a couple weeks since coming home from Hawaii.  Finally getting around to my photos.  I don’t want to bore you with tons of them but here’s a few to share.  Enjoy!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited May 31, 2022 by FromSea2ShiningSea

[Sea Dog]

1 hour ago, FromSea2ShiningSea said:

but here’s a few to share.  Enjoy!

Beautiful. Never been to Hawaii but I want to go soon.

[lenquixote66]

93;here,the temperature,not my age.

 

I am in the middle of episode 4 of Night Sky.I think I figured it out. Or maybe not.

 

 

[Sunshine3601]

3 hours ago, Ozark_Kid said:

My 1st tomato was picked from the garden yesterday!  😆 My neighbor's daughter,  who will be 4 in August,  came over with her 2 sisters to see the garden.  One yelled out no! The other said, she picked a tomato.  The good thing is they loved visiting the garden.  The one that is going into 4th grade next year said early in the morning she sees a deer walking around the garden.  She says when she comes out they run.

Too Cute!     

Congratulations on your first tomato🍅

I was tying up some supports yesterday and discovered I have a pepper growing.     No signs of tomatoes yet, but lots of yellow flowers.

I am really impressed with the core gardening and starting to trust that I don't have to water all the time like I used to do.

It's been hot here and everything is thriving.

 

How is Caden's flower (zinnia) business doing?

[Sunshine3601]

2 hours ago, FromSea2ShiningSea said:

It’s been a couple weeks since coming home from Hawaii.  Finally getting around to my photos.  I don’t want to bore you with tons of them but here’s a few to share.  Enjoy!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Beautiful photos.   Looks like you had nice weather.     Someday I will get there.

[Luckynana]

On 5/30/2022 at 1:43 PM, Sea Dog said:

 

 

Have you watched the prequel to Yellowstone 1883? It's really good.

Sorry I'm late. I hope Ryan had a great Birthday.

I love seeing your pups, Greg!

 

Jim and I watched 1883 (loved it!) before we binged on Yellowstone.  Wow, Yellowstone was so intense at times!  Can't wait for a new Season.

 

Ryan had his friend party on Sunday, and Family party yesterday.

On 5/30/2022 at 3:16 PM, broadwaybaby123 said:

Well, we told my niece today, she's coming on our next cruise! Everyone please welcome our newest Crown And Anchor" member, Sophia!

How fun for your niece Sophia.  Lucky girl to have such a fun Aunt.  Welcome to C&A, Sophia!

20 hours ago, DaniDanielle said:

I agree.  Some people thought they should not have gone to the wake but they needed to.  Your poor father, so sad.

Ever since your DD's husband passed away, you,  your DD and Grandchildren have been in my thoughts and prayers.   Our BIL passed away when my nephews were in the 7th and 9th Grade.  My SIL had so much  support and love, and that is what it sounds like your DD is also receiving.  

We've always taken our daughters to wakes since they were children, and our daughters do the same with their children.  ❤️

[Ozark_Kid]

2 minutes ago, Sunshine3601 said:

Too Cute!     

Congratulations on your first tomato🍅

I was tying up some supports yesterday and discovered I have a pepper growing.     No signs of tomatoes yet, but lots of yellow flowers.

I am really impressed with the core gardening and starting to trust that I don't have to water all the time like I used to do.

It's been hot here and everything is thriving.

 

How is Caden's flower (zinnia) business doing?

 

She is a cutie.  She was born the same day as Corrie.   

I have several small tomatoes showing.  I think tapping near the flowers really make a difference.   Tomatoes and peppers are self pollinators. 

There are flowers all over the peppers with a few showing.  The Jimmy Nardello pepper plant has two about 2 inches long.

I was wondering today how you thought the core was working.  My neighbor's yard worker came over had was admiring the pepper plants.  He was asking if I was going to water.  It is hard for me to explain core gardening to someone who understands little English. 

Caden and mom will be setting up at the City Market for the first time.  

How are your Delicious tomatoes doing.  Mine are out growing the others.  I am starting to wonder if I should of left more room for them.  

I started some peas and pole beans last week in some grow bags.  Some broke ground for the first time this week.  

[Ozark_Kid]

2 hours ago, FromSea2ShiningSea said:

It’s been a couple weeks since coming home from Hawaii.  Finally getting around to my photos.  I don’t want to bore you with tons of them but here’s a few to share.  Enjoy!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Love the pics.

I hate that our Hawaii cruise got canceled.  Afterwards we are wondering if it would be better just to fly there and enjoy.  We need to research. 

[Luckynana]

20 hours ago, lenquixote66 said:

 

Yesterday I went out and walked about 50 feet.Today I walked 4 blocks.I hope to increase my walking each time I go out.Today I saw and spoke to a neighbor who I last had a conversation with in 2019.

That's so great, Lenny!  How wonderful to finally have freedom returned to your life!!!

[broadwaybaby123]

14 minutes ago, Luckynana said:

I love seeing your pups, Greg!

 

Jim and I watched 1883 (loved it!) before we binged on Yellowstone.  Wow, Yellowstone was so intense at times!  Can't wait for a new Season.

 

Ryan had his friend party on Sunday, and Family party yesterday.

How fun for your niece Sophia.  Lucky girl to have such a fun Aunt.  Welcome to C&A, Sophia!

Ever since your DD's husband passed away, you,  your DD and Grandchildren have been in my thoughts and prayers.   Our BIL passed away when my nephews were in the 7th and 9th Grade.  My SIL had so much  support and love, and that is what it sounds like your DD is also receiving.  

We've always taken our daughters to wakes since they were children, and our daughters do the same with their children.  ❤️

 Thank you! She was so excited, she even started trying on her formal gowns yesterday!

15 minutes ago, Luckynana said:

I love seeing your pups, Greg!

 

Jim and I watched 1883 (loved it!) before we binged on Yellowstone.  Wow, Yellowstone was so intense at times!  Can't wait for a new Season.

 

Ryan had his friend party on Sunday, and Family party yesterday.

How fun for your niece Sophia.  Lucky girl to have such a fun Aunt.  Welcome to C&A, Sophia!

Ever since your DD's husband passed away, you,  your DD and Grandchildren have been in my thoughts and prayers.   Our BIL passed away when my nephews were in the 7th and 9th Grade.  My SIL had so much  support and love, and that is what it sounds like your DD is also receiving.  

We've always taken our daughters to wakes since they were children, and our daughters do the same with their children.  ❤️

 

[aussielozzie18]

Lovely photos of Hawaii.  My “kids” are spending 5 days there in August.  First time holidaying together by themselves and first visit to Hawaii.

[aussielozzie18]

6 hours ago, Sea Dog said:

 

 

In case anyone is interested in Sea Dog's Black Manhattan recipe.

 

3oz Rye

1oz Amaro Averna

2 dashes Black Walnut Bitters

garnish with bourbon soaked cherry

In a glass mixing container with ice stir ingredients for 30 seconds and strain into martini glass and garnish with cherry.

 

Great day doing yard work and was able to capture some decent pics of Charlie.

 

 

 

Lovely photos of the pups.  So sweet that they sleep right next to each other.

[Sunshine3601]

24 minutes ago, Ozark_Kid said:

 

She is a cutie.  She was born the same day as Corrie.   

I have several small tomatoes showing.  I think tapping near the flowers really make a difference.   Tomatoes and peppers are self pollinators. 

There are flowers all over the peppers with a few showing.  The Jimmy Nardello pepper plant has two about 2 inches long.

I was wondering today how you thought the core was working.  My neighbor's yard worker came over had was admiring the pepper plants.  He was asking if I was going to water.  It is hard for me to explain core gardening to someone who understands little English. 

Caden and mom will be setting up at the City Market for the first time.  

How are your Delicious tomatoes doing.  Mine are out growing the others.  I am starting to wonder if I should of left more room for them.  

I started some peas and pole beans last week in some grow bags.  Some broke ground for the first time this week.  

I hope Caden is successful in selling his flowers - Good Luck to Caden!!     Does he plan on selling the plants or fresh picked flowers?

I have to look at tags but it's either the Amish paste or Delicious that our out growing the others.     

I have some eggplants that look really good too. 

My green beans are doing well and should have a batch to pick in a week or less.    They were the only thing that seemed like a slow start   Maybe because I planted the seed when the temps were still going up and down between 50's and 60's, but they like cold weather

Edited May 31, 2022 by Sunshine3601

[aussielozzie18]

1st day of winter.  Brrrrr.  Counting down the weeks to Spring….

[Sunshine3601]

Just now, aussielozzie18 said:

1st day of winter.  Brrrrr.  Counting down the weeks to Spring….

Sorry.....if it makes you feel any warmer it has been in the 90's here in PA.

[Keksie]

19 minutes ago, Ozark_Kid said:

Love the pics.

I hate that our Hawaii cruise got canceled.  Afterwards we are wondering if it would be better just to fly there and enjoy.  We need to research. 

Probably 20 years ago I did that.  I picked the Big Island to explore all the way around.  It was a lot of fun.  Stayed in Kona first and explored north, did a flume ride, swam with turtles, went to a luau.  Headed south, saw a lot of scenery and stayed at the volcano (not sure if that is possible now).   We took a helicopter ride, explored all the park, bought a sweatshirt since I was freezing.  Then we drove to Hilo where we explored the gardens and took a horseback ride.  The only thing we didn't do was drive through the center of the island since the rental car company would not have been pleased if they found out.   

[Ozark_Kid]

3 minutes ago, Keksie said:

Probably 20 years ago I did that.  I picked the Big Island to explore all the way around.  It was a lot of fun.  Stayed in Kona first and explored north, did a flume ride, swam with turtles, went to a luau.  Headed south, saw a lot of scenery and stayed at the volcano (not sure if that is possible now).   We took a helicopter ride, explored all the park, bought a sweatshirt since I was freezing.  Then we drove to Hilo where we explored the gardens and took a horseback ride.  The only thing we didn't do was drive through the center of the island since the rental car company would not have been pleased if they found out.   

What time of the year did you go.  

[Luckynana]

7 hours ago, Sea Dog said:

 

 

Great day doing yard work and was able to capture some decent pics of Charlie.

 

 

 

Great pictures, Greg!!!

5 hours ago, BecciBoo said:

Gosh, I haven't been on this thread for ages.  Went back a few pages, didn't know so many of you guys caught the bug!  Hope all are on the mend.

Sorry to hear your DH came down with  Covid.  I hope his Mom and brother are okay.

[grapau27]

20 hours ago, lenquixote66 said:

He was riding his bike and two 12 year old boys knocked him off his bike and when he was on the ground they were punching him.They were caught and arrested.

Yesterday I went out and walked about 50 feet.Today I walked 4 blocks.I hope to increase my walking each time I go out.Today I saw and spoke to a neighbor who I last had a conversation with in 2019.

Excellent news Lenny.

I'm really pleased for you.

Graham.

 

[Ocean Boy]

4 hours ago, helen haywood said:

And don’t forget they also love the water in the toilet bowl!

You mean like this....

 

[Luckynana]

@sea2shiningseaBeautiful pictures of Hawaii.  Thank you!

[Luckynana]

1 minute ago, Ocean Boy said:

You mean like this....

 

Ewwwww!