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

[Sunshine3601]

8 hours ago, HBE4 said:

 

If Leonard sees a closed door within the house, he let it be known he's displeased.  Either by trying to push the door open or by meowing until someone opens it for him.  Often time, he'll just peak in and then move on so it's not that he wants to go into that room, he just wants the option to maybe go into that room sometime in the future.

 

Same thing in my house with three cats.   My problem is the closet door for the walk in closet in the Master bedroom.   I like to keep it closed so they don't sleep on clothes and get hair on everything. 

 

1 of our 3 cats (Eva) knows how to open doors but rarely shows her Brothers.  Its odd as she knows how to open the door from the outside but she doesn't try to open it when she gets shut in there by mistake.   Instead she just sits there meowing while the paw comes sliding out the bottom door gap

[DaniDanielle]

Elvis died 46 years ago today.  I still can’t believe that we saw him in Vegas fours earlier and he looked so good😢

[aussielozzie18]

8 hours ago, Keksie said:

He is so hard to get a picture of.  He is completely black and my floors are dark.  When he is asleep and his eyes are closed it shows as just a black blob.  Here is an ok picture of him awake and at warp speed.  

 

Have the same issue with Max.  He sleeps outside on the deck.  The only way we can see where he is without the light on, is when he moves his blanky around.

[Sunshine3601]

54 minutes ago, Keksie said:

@dani negreanuAnnabel and Samantha.  Elmer would not cooperate.  LOL

 

 

 

Sweet cuties!    I have the same stone shower floor😃

[Sunshine3601]

We have been so very busy at work these past couple of weeks then add on the fact we have various staff on vacation every week makes it even crazier.    

I don't even what to think about the fact our fiscal year ends on 8/31.    I cannot wait till we board Serenade for 12 nights in September.    This will be our first official cruise with no laptops to work remotely.     Yippee!!!     I will periodically check my work emails on my phone but that's nothing compared to actually working.

[Sea Dog]

Thanks everyone for your well wishes for my injection today. Just got back and I'm very sore. They ended up poking me with 3 needles. One for deadening, hurt a little, one for taking fluid off my knee a longer needle that hurt more  ( they got 8ml of fluid out)  and then finally the hylauronic acid ""Monovisc" which really hurt as he got that needle deep into the joint. It will take a few days to a week for it to take affect.

 

Let's hope this get's me through my Adventure cruise so I can have a great time because a week after I get back I go under the knife for total knee replacement and then it will be a year of rehab, pain and struggle but I am determined and look forward to cruises in April and next October.

Cheers!

[aussielozzie18]

10 hours ago, grapau27 said:

Fantastic ladies world cup semi final football match.

England 3 Australia 1.

Commiserations to Australia.

Congratulations to the Lionesses.

Good luck to them in Sunday’s final vs Spain ⚽️ 🏆

[Sea Dog]

Also some more good news to share. After having my Jost Van Dyke excursion cancelled by the vendor. Myself and CC Friends of Bella members @jmh2006, @Momof3gurlz and @Husky1987 are joining together to charter a boat to take us White Bay and Jost Van Dyke for a fun excursion. Just got the confirmation booking so I hope to go into a lot of detail on my review about this one. Stay tuned. 

[Sunshine3601]

43 minutes ago, Sea Dog said:

Thanks everyone for your well wishes for my injection today. Just got back and I'm very sore. They ended up poking me with 3 needles. One for deadening, hurt a little, one for taking fluid off my knee a longer needle that hurt more  ( they got 8ml of fluid out)  and then finally the hylauronic acid ""Monovisc" which really hurt as he got that needle deep into the joint. It will take a few days to a week for it to take affect.

 

Let's hope this get's me through my Adventure cruise so I can have a great time because a week after I get back I go under the knife for total knee replacement and then it will be a year of rehab, pain and struggle but I am determined and look forward to cruises in April and next October.

Cheers!

3 needles - OUCH!!!     Fingers and toes crossed you have relief in the coming days.

[Luckynana]

13 hours ago, aussielozzie18 said:

 

@Luckynana Hope you had a lovely birthday

Thank you, aussie!  I did!  

 

9 hours ago, Keksie said:

For those that are curious behind Coal is a hog oiler.  

??? I am at a loss in trying to figure out how, or why, there is such a thing as a hog oiler🤔

I do apologize, but I am from up North..lol!

[#55worktoplay]

21 hours ago, Ozark_Kid said:

 

 

I am do alright.  I know I am slowly getting weaker.  Last week was hard pace for me.  I had several family members that wanted to spend time with me.  About midweek I would take a nap and it helped.

I got in a good workout at the PT today.  It was my 1st workout day there.  I think I may of mentioned it, before we left for Lakeside I made my 1st visit to this PT.  After the evaluation I was leaving and the PT said, Have a great trip! 😆 I stopped and replied,  really, my new PT wants me to have a good trip?  Later I told my girls and they said, see ya next fall!  😆 

During the evaluation the PT tested my grip strength.   My right was 40, left 75.  I  am guessing top is 100.  Nevertheless it's apparent that my left is almost twice as stronge.

I feel like I am already recovered from last week's trip.  Much faster than when we got back from Hawaii.   I am curious how the 5 day cruise in October will go.  I think much better. 

I am in the process of getting a 3rd ALS medicine approved.  Insurance likes to slow it all down.  

Thanks for checking. 

Thanks. I hope the medicine gets approved rapidly. One day at a time, good idea taking naps. 
 

 

[Lionesss]

@Sea Dog

WOW. This should help you get relief for awhile. 
@mo&fran I am sure many are giving you tons of helpful hints an if I may add mine. 
Try to stay hydrated as best you can. Pedialyte Gatorade Gingerale. What ever  hits the spot. 
 

One day I will catch up and really read the last 150 pages. 
Hopefully soon. 
 

To all take care. 
 

Sue 

Edited August 16, 2023 by Lionesss

[Lionesss]

I am just so overwhelmed by what the people of Maui are going through. 
 Currently watching the news conference on a major news channel. Every speaker is so kind and their statements share the impact on so many ways to all survivors. 
 

Such a massive destruction. 
 

Somehow I just noticed the misspelling of the word.    
   “ WILDIRES” in the story line. 
I only focused on it when I had to regroup my thoughts and compose myself. 

Yes it is WILDFIRES. 

And the spelling means nothing 

But. To me I was able to realize the impact has affected all in so many ways. 

God bless this news station for broadcasting this tragedy so  professionally. 

We all have personal battles. 

I can only pray for healing. As well as massive assistance. 

 

Edited August 17, 2023 by Lionesss

[DaniDanielle]

2 hours ago, DaniDanielle said:

Elvis died 46 years ago today.  I still can’t believe that we saw him in Vegas fours earlier and he looked so good😢

Supposed to be four years earlier😳

[jagsfan]

2 hours ago, Sea Dog said:

Thanks everyone for your well wishes for my injection today. Just got back and I'm very sore. They ended up poking me with 3 needles. One for deadening, hurt a little, one for taking fluid off my knee a longer needle that hurt more  ( they got 8ml of fluid out)  and then finally the hylauronic acid ""Monovisc" which really hurt as he got that needle deep into the joint. It will take a few days to a week for it to take affect.

 

Let's hope this get's me through my Adventure cruise so I can have a great time because a week after I get back I go under the knife for total knee replacement and then it will be a year of rehab, pain and struggle but I am determined and look forward to cruises in April and next October.

Cheers!

It’s so hard not to at least whimper when they stick that needle in and move it around!You can’t just lie back and think of England!

You’ll get through it, though. 
Determination will keep you going!

Edited August 17, 2023 by jagsfan

[Lionesss]

 Corrected. 
 

Prayers for all. 
 

If you are watching. It is overwhelming. 
 

Sorry to share here.  But I need to share my emotions. 
 

TY
 

 

[akcruz]

5 hours ago, helen haywood said:

The first date I picked for our wedding was a date in mid May.  My father said he was sure it would be a lovely event and to take lots of pictures; he’d be at The Masters.  I changed the date…

 

We got married the end of October, who would have guessed it would be game 7 of the world series that day.  Thankfully where we had the reception they had abar with tvs, many wandered back and forth all night.

 

 

 

[akcruz]

Jim got to do one of things he has wanted to do for a while today, fun, hot, glad we did it.

 

 

From inside the main stadium

 

 

Back towards stadium from the hill

 

 

This little guy was having a blast sliding down the muddy hill.  Fun watching all the kids, both on and around the field.

 

 

 

 

 

[Luckynana]

20 minutes ago, akcruz said:

Jim got to do one of things he has wanted to do for a while today, fun, hot, glad we did it.

 

 

From inside the main stadium

 

 

Back towards stadium from the hill

 

 

This little guy was having a blast sliding down the muddy hill.  Fun watching all the kids, both on and around the field.

 

 

 

 

 

Was this the Little League World Series at Williamsport??

[Jimbo]

21 minutes ago, akcruz said:

Jim got to do one of things he has wanted to do for a while today, fun, hot, glad we did it.

 

 

From inside the main stadium

 

 

Back towards stadium from the hill

 

 

This little guy was having a blast sliding down the muddy hill.  Fun watching all the kids, both on and around the field.

 

 

 

 

 

Will you be there Sunday Night, Philadelphia Phillies are playing the Washington Nationals there in Williamsport.

[Luckynana]

Just now, Luckynana said:

Was this the Little League World Series at Williamsport??

LOL!  I just read the back of the first picture with you and Jim..😁

[akcruz]

5 minutes ago, Jimbo said:

Will you be there Sunday Night, Philadelphia Phillies are playing the Washington Nationals there in Williamsport.

 

No unfortunately,  this is about 2 hrs from our home in the Poconos, will be heading back south.  Took the opportunity to go while we could.  Its a small town in the middle of corn fields, lots of traffic coming in as we left, can't imagine how crowded it would be then, or for the final of the little league games.

[ReneeFLL]

On 8/14/2023 at 8:00 PM, BonTexasNY said:

Renee, wishing you, Mike, Helen and Marty smooth sails and a delightful cruise.

Thanks Bonnie.

[taznremmy]

15 hours ago, Keksie said:

For those that are curious behind Coal is a hog oiler.  

Thanks... I had to google that. 😂

[NHProud]

6 hours ago, Sea Dog said:

Thanks everyone for your well wishes for my injection today. Just got back and I'm very sore. They ended up poking me with 3 needles. One for deadening, hurt a little, one for taking fluid off my knee a longer needle that hurt more  ( they got 8ml of fluid out)  and then finally the hylauronic acid ""Monovisc" which really hurt as he got that needle deep into the joint. It will take a few days to a week for it to take affect.

 

Let's hope this get's me through my Adventure cruise so I can have a great time because a week after I get back I go under the knife for total knee replacement and then it will be a year of rehab, pain and struggle but I am determined and look forward to cruises in April and next October.

Cheers!

Hopefully, it won’t be as bad for your second knee operation.  Now that my hubby has his knees taken care of he needs cataract surgery. 

He watched videos of knee replacement surgeries before he went under the knife .