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

[Sunshine3601]

12 minutes ago, singinalot said:

I’ve wanted to visit Bok Tower Gardens since I moved to FL, and today I finally did! https://boktowergardens.org

 

For those who didn’t follow my Turkey blog, Nate and I are getting a divorce. I have moved into my own place as of this week, and my sister and I decided to get together with our dogs and walk the gardens. She lives in Orlando so it was an hour drive for her and two hour drive for me.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

It felt like I was in Europe again 🥰

Sorry to hear about you and Nate.    Never easy.      Know that you are a Strong Independent person that will do great in life!! 🤩and Enjoy Life to the Fullest🥰

[HBE4]

@singinalot Awesome you got custody of the dogs. I'm guessing Nate got custody of his cars but you win. As cool as his cars are, dogs are more lovable. 🙂

[akcruz]

12 minutes ago, Coralc said:

Beautiful location and photos! @singinalot But I'm so sorry to hear that Crystal. 😟

 

@singinalot agree, beautiful pictures, will add the gardens to our future Florida list.  However so sorry to hear about your split, never easy ☹️

[Keksie]

43 minutes ago, Jimbo said:

Making good progress,4 down and 4 to go.

Got the 9ft Wilderness Tree done.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I love that tree.  We may not decorate much this year because Coal is a little active.  Lol

[Jimbo]

5 minutes ago, Keksie said:

I love that tree.  We may not decorate much this year because Coal is a little active.  Lol

Our 3 cats are fine so far, just using the bottom branches for brushing their backs. No climbers in the bunch as of yet.

[A&L_Ont]

2 minutes ago, singinalot said:

Thanks everyone! It's the best for both of us and I am doing great! (with occasional moments of not of course)

Which is more than understandable.  Give Sam a pet from me and hugs to you from our household.

[Ozark_Kid]

3 minutes ago, singinalot said:

Thanks everyone! It's the best for both of us and I am doing great! (with occasional moments of not of course)

Sorry to hear that you are going through this Crystal.   You know we all would be willing to help you out if needed.  Sounds like you are keeping a positive attitude. 

[DaniDanielle]

36 minutes ago, Coralc said:

Beautiful location and photos! @singinalot But I'm so sorry to hear that Crystal. 😟

I am sorry also.

[h20skibum]

34 minutes ago, HBE4 said:

I'm lucky in that I caught it right away.

You are lucky you caught it right away.  When Susan had Lyme disease this summer, her aches and pains were so bad, she could hardly get out of bed for a week.  She caught hers pretty early too, but I guess not soon enough.

[Ocean Boy]

13 minutes ago, singinalot said:

Thanks everyone! It's the best for both of us and I am doing great! (with occasional moments of not of course)

You will be fine. It is a process and walking the path can be a little rocky but when the walk is finished you will be whole and you will be happy and thrive.

[Ocean Boy]

42 minutes ago, HBE4 said:

 

I'm lucky in that I caught it right away. As soon as the tell-tale bulls eye rash appeared - which only happens in 40%-50% of the cases I'm told 

 

Probably closer to 25% and even then the rash can occur where it is not even noticed and it doesn't last very long.

[DaniDanielle]

OB nicely said. I was referring to your reply to Crystal!

Edited October 29, 2023 by DaniDanielle

[Ocean Boy]

10 minutes ago, DaniDanielle said:

OB nicely said. I was referring to your reply to Crystal!

I didn't think you meant my Lyme rash post.😄

 

I want you to know that I think about your family every now and then. I hope the horrible path that they have had to walk is becoming more tolerable.

[DaniDanielle]

Thank you, they have their days but they live their lives, all we can do.

[helen haywood]

@singinalot Crystal, so sorry you are going through a difficult time.  Even if it is for the best I’m sure it’s a rough time.  But from your posts here you have so much joie de vivre that I cannot but think there is another interesting chapter (or more!) ahead for you.

[Arzeena]

[Arzeena]

Crystal, Bok Tower Gardens is one of our favorite places to visit. We will  be going during holidays.

[Arzeena]

Crystal, I am also sorry about the split. Sometimes somethings that happen are for the best. Hugs to you.

[Etta1213]

9 hours ago, helen haywood said:

Not sure what, if anything, we’ll do for holiday decorations.  At our previous home we had a stained glass front door so couldn’t put a wreath up…. Once upon a time there I used to frequently have the house on the Christmas Tour so lots of decorations…including a lit tree up in the cupola.  One gets burned out.  Especially as it’s just the two of us.

 

I’ve considered having someone wrap lights around our palm tree here…or go with Christmas flamingos…

I gave away our big tree. I use a 2 ft, (2-1/2?) pre-lit, and some simple items for coffee table, etc. I do have grandkids over to make and decorate Christmas cutout cookies, cuz memories of my mom are strong and precious. I invite kids, grandkids, to a church candlelight service followed by buffet dinner out. The service is very "kid friendly," and they love holding real lit candles. I try to keep the holiday faith-based; the world they're inheriting is pretty tough.

[Etta1213]

1 hour ago, singinalot said:

I’ve wanted to visit Bok Tower Gardens since I moved to FL, and today I finally did! https://boktowergardens.org

 

For those who didn’t follow my Turkey blog, Nate and I are getting a divorce. I have moved into my own place as of this week, and my sister and I decided to get together with our dogs and walk the gardens. She lives in Orlando so it was an hour drive for her and two hour drive for me.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

It felt like I was in Europe again 🥰

I'm so very sorry about the split. You two appeared to be a beautiful, happy couple. Life really hurts sometimes.💞🌹

[Luckynana]

@singinalotBok Towers look beautiful.  Very peaceful. also!  I'm sorry about you and Nate, but glad that you have your buddy Sam with you!  You've got this, Crystal!💕  ((hugs))

[aussielozzie18]

I noticed a big old spiderweb on the passenger side mirror of the Subaru outback on Friday afternoon.  Meant to brush and spray it on Saturday morning but forgot.
DH unintentionally solved the problem, when reversing into a very tight underground car spot next to a concrete pylon on Sunday lunchtime….

 

Mirror is actually intact and currently in the boot.  Off to the mechanic at lunchtime today….

[derorim]

All the good wishes for Andy’s sister are much appreciated. @Luckynana, I hope your cousin’s chemo has good results.

[Arzeena]

OB,

I just read that your girl friend has officially become a billionaire. 😆

[HBE4]

Temperature dropped about 30 degrees.  Where as yesterday was sunny and 78, today is rainy and 48.  Figured I'd be able to catch up on SeaDogs live review as I'm currently 10 pages behind but then started to watch NetFlix show "Bodies". Very interesting premise & I'm hooked.

 

I'll set my alarm for an hour earlier tomorrow to catch up on the Live Review. 😀