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@loaf,

Good Morning in Ohio. I am so glad the children are getting better. My daughter has
the official word from her doctor she has the flu. Daughter was in Oregon for a conference
and was in her Hotel Room when the Flu knocked her off her feet. Daughter is at home
in her bed for the rest of the week. 💕

Loaf take care of yourself too. 😘

@oodiebom,

Good Morning in Florida to you and hubby. Well it is official now daughter has the flu.
My daughter’s doctor said it was too late for Tamiflu so she prescribed prednisone and
cough medicine. Daughter is in her own bed taking her meds.
Oregon was very cold and now she is back in Georgia where it is a little warm. ❤

Oodie I had fun doing the Gallery for you. I am so excited for you we all are. I feel like
I am going too. LOL! I can’t go any where until I start and finish my Radiation Treatments.
This too shall pass. 😎

Take your time packing and make sure you have everything you need for the trip.
I know not your first time at the Rodeo. 😎

@sheba2011

Good Evening. I see you went to bed early. I hope you will be feeling better by morning. Thank you for the pirate, Captain Jack Sparrow. LOL I certainly will keep my eye out for him and will let you know. And thank you for a great laugh, you have no idea how much I needed that today.

Thank goodness your daughter went to the doctor and I am glad she will be taking it easy for the rest of the week. Nothing like not feeling well and being out of town. No fun.

Well, we haven’t started to pack. However, my clothes are on the bed and over the arm on two chairs. Shoes are on the bed. Laundry is finally done and now the fun begins to sort it for the trip. I just need some Ts to wear on the sightseeing trips or to wear over a bathing suit. I found a couple 3/4 sleeves which would be perfect to keep the sun off. I found the sunscreen and have a choice of 3 different ones I am all set for dress night and also for the dining room. Now, just have to find the suitcases and we will be all set.

Hubby had me going in circles all afternoon. I had to stop what I was doing to help him find his
wallet. I looked every where for his wallet and couldn’t find it. I went into his closet to see if I could find the Bermuda shorts he wore yesterday. It wasn’t anywhere in that closet. Checked the laundry room, den and all other rooms. No luck. Then after two hours he said he was looking for his keys. I said did you check your pockets. Keys were found. Then I said we had to find the wallet. I looked under the bed, nothing. No, he knew where his wallet was. Case closed.

Finally went out to dinner. I was starved. Never took the time to grab a bite the whole day. And No, I didn’t over eat. By the time we sat down my appetite had waned. I hope this happens on the ship. I wouldn’t mind losing a few pounds during this trip. Just steer me away from the Lido Deck and goodbye all good cravings and carvings. Of course these are famous last words. I think hubby would freak out if I didn’t find something to munch on.

Well, hubby folded all the laundry for me. Now I must go through it to see if there is anything else I need to pack besides underwear, socks and other things. Will leave you now and will post probably Wednesday when we are actually on the ship.

Hope you and husband have an wonderful time!!!

@oodiebom

Bon Voyage, Oodie. Have a safe trip to the boat and enjoy relaxing on the seas!

Have a wonderful, wonderful trip Oodiebom!

@bichon18,

Have a great Monday in Florida. Amy giving you and little Ari a Shout out. 😘

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@posh52,

Good day in New Jersey/New York. 😘😎Posh I have the news my daughter has the flu.
Daughter is taking meds and is in her own bed. I hope in a few days she is better. ❤

Posh I have never heard anything negative about New Jersey that is where all the cool
people live. 😎 New Jersey is known as the Garden State and every state has their areas
of concern just take a trip to Cali. Posh you have the best of both worlds New York
and New Jersey you have a great location. 💕

I will cover more Jersey Boys in Club Sheba anything I can cover for you? I hope Mr. Posh
back is back to normal. The petting zoo I fun with my kids trips to the zoo. The smell is
another thing but you get used to it. Posh I hope you have a great day. I love doing the
LV luggages for you. 💕😎

Sheba, I’m so glad your daughter is home in her own bed. I was worried they might not let her on her flight. I have never taken prednisone but my aunt had a cold that just wouldn’t quit and she was prescribed that and it was like magic. She felt so much better. It isn’t a cure but I think it gives your body a chance to heal.

Thank you for the nice words about Jersey. Trust me, it doesn’t have a great reputation (I think a lot from the TV shows.). Once I was in an elevator in Myrtle Beach and a woman from I don’t remember where, made a face and stated how bad NJ smells and she knew we were from there. She based her entire opinion on a layover at Newark airport. I couldn’t believe she had the nerve to even say that to us. Her son looked mortified so I kept my mouth shut but to this day, and my sister laughs about it, I practice the retort I would have liked to say to her. I could have done it politely but I was so taken aback that I couldn’t think fast enough.

Tonight we are taking my mother-in-law out to dinner. She is such a wonderful person. She decided to get knee replacement so I have to go to a class with her I guess about how to take care of it after the operation.

I am looking forward to Iman’s shows. So far, there isn’t anything calling me but I’m hoping closer to the show dates, she will have some jackets and ponchos. Usually she has some outstanding pieces. Colleen was wearing a floral jacket on one of her shows that looked pretty. I believe she said it will be on her spring preview show on the 20th. Shophq will also have their cruise next week and every other year my credit card has taken a hit when that’s on.

Sheba, I’m guessing you can’t wait to get the radiation treatments going and over with. Then you can really get back to “normal”.

Enjoy your day…I’m still scrubbing the bottom of my tote to make sure there are no more souvenirs from the animals on it.

@posh52,

Don’t let their good looks fool you these boys can sing. 😘😎

These are Jersey Boys! 💕😘

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@taci,

Good Morning in Cali. 😎 I love Estes Park, Colorado. 💕My entire family hang out there.
Family also go to Vail or Aspen for skiing. My brothers like to show off. Yeah daughter
has the flu and her doctor put her on meds and of course she is in her bed.

Enjoy the trails today. 😎

Sheba, Lucky you and family, Looks like a great place to be from!
Hope you feel better soon.

@71flowerchild,

Howdy good friend in Texas. 💕 I hope Jewel will improve with all the love and care you
and hubby give her. I am sure Little D has her back. 😘
Flower I am sorry for your sister’s loss. I am glad she stayed and visited. 💕🌹
I am sure your projects will be on target soon. I love covering music for you. 😘
I feel everyone has something to offer on this thread.

Sending some warm gentle hugs to Jewel and Little D. 😘Poppy is waving at them.
Hey wishing you a great day too. 🌹

@shoelady60,

Good Afternoon in the burgh. 😘I hope your knee is alright. Daughter has the flu and her
doctor prescribed medicine for her. I am just glad she is home and in her own bed.

Your team won WTG. 😎 I want you to enjoy the day any way you please with Jake. 😘

@sheba2011

Thank goodness your daughter made it home. I can’t even imagine flying with the flu. I hope she has someone there to check on her and give her some TLC.

A friend of ours who works in construction is coming Wednesday to paint our family room. He stopped last October to give us a price and said he would call when he could do it. He just called about an hour ago so now I have to run out tomorrow to get paint, tape, etc. at the last minute. My easy week will no longer be.

@shoelady60,

No worries just relax tonight. 😘

Yes daughter made it back to Georgia from Oregon. There are friends to help her out.
My other two daughter live a few hours from her and they will visit this week.

Enjoy! I am a little under the weather tonight I think I will take it slow. 😘

@sheba2011

That looks very thirst quenching. Love those shakers that keep on pouring!

Cherie,

Always in my heart. 💕😘

Experiences We Don’t Understand

All of the events in our lives lead to other events, they are all connected.

Sometimes we have an experience that we don’t understand, but if we look deeply, or wait long enough, a reason for that experience will usually reveal itself. All the events in our lives lead to other events, and all that we have manifested in this present moment is the result of past events and experiences. We cannot easily tease apart the many threads that have been woven together to create our current reality. Experiences that don’t make sense, as well as any that we regret, are just as responsible for the good things in our lives as the experiences we do understand or label as “good.”

This is especially important to remember at times when we feel directionless or unsure of what to do. It is often at times like these that we take a job or move to a place without really knowing if it’s the right thing to do. We may ultimately end up leaving the job or the place, but often during that time we will have met someone who becomes an important friend, or we may have an experience that changes us in a profound way. When all the pieces of our life don’t quite make sense, we can remember that there may be some hidden gem of a reason that we are where we are having the experiences we are having.

It’s fun to look back on past experiences with an eye to uncovering those gems–the dreadful temporary job in a bland office building that introduced you to the love of your life; the roommate you couldn’t tolerate who gave you a book that changed your life; the time spent living in a city you didn’t like that led you into a deeper relationship with yourself. Remembering these past experiences can restore our faith in the present. Life is full of buried treasures. Chances are, you’re sitting on some right now. 💕🌹

@oodiebom,

No alcohol just pure juice no sugar. 💕😎😘

What happens on this ship stays on this ship. 😘

@oodiebom here is a purse so you will always have the time. 😎

Don’t forget Mr. Oodiebom’s Watches. 😎

Looks like @posh52 is going I know her luggages anywhere. 😎

This is the Lido Deck looks really cool. 😎💕

Billy Ocean
“Caribbean Queen (No More Love On The Run)”

She dashed by me in painted on jeans
And all the heads turned because she was the queen
In the blink of an eye I knew her number and her name yeah
And she said I was the tiger she wanted to tame

I was in search of a good time
Just running my game
Love was the furthest
From my mind

Caribbean Queen
Now we’re sharing the same dream
And our hearts they beat as one
No more love on the run

I lose my cool when she steps in the room
And I get so excited just from her perfume
Electric eyes that you can’t ignore
And passion burns you like never before

I was in search of a good time
Just running my game
Love was the furthest
Furthest from my mind

Caribbean Queen
Now we’re sharing the same dream
And our hearts they beat as one
No more love on the run

Caribbean Queen
Now we’re sharing the same dream
And our hearts they beat as one
No more love on the run

Caribbean Queen
Now we’re sharing the same dream
And our hearts they beat as one
No more love on the run

She’s the queen
My Caribbean queen…

La Mer (Beyond the Sea)
Bobby Darin

Somewhere beyond the sea
Somewhere waiting for me
My lover stands on golden sands
And watches the ships that go sailin’
Somewhere beyond the sea
She’s there watching for me
If I could fly like birds on high
Then straight to her arms
I’d go sailing
It’s far beyond the stars
It’s near beyond the moon
I know beyond a doubt
My heart will lead me there soon
We’ll meet beyond the shore
We’ll kiss just as before
Happy we’ll be beyond the sea
And never again I’ll go sailing
I know beyond a doubt, ah
My heart will lead me there soon
We’ll meet (I know we’ll meet) beyond the shore
We’ll kiss just as before
Happy we’ll be beyond the sea
And never again I’ll go sailing
No more sailing
So long sailing
Bye bye sailing

Wait for it. 😎

@oodiebom,

This is from all of us on the Conversation Thread. 🌹😘😎

Sheba, awesome send off picture!

@sheba2011

Thank you so much for the send off. We will be on a small ship that holds approximately 1200 guests and about 500 crew members. Our cabin will be two decks below the Lido Deck. We are on the Verandah aft. As you may know the cabins are small in square footage, but, how much time do you actually spend in the room when push comes to shove. If we do not go off ship, there are plenty of things that will certainly hold our interest. Of course ship shopping is one of them. Sales are usually the last day on board. Some good things at reduced prices. At least you can find some souvenirs for family members and friends. I’m the kind of person who hates a souvenir, but if there is a pretty bag or a summer hat, those certainly may be something I would look at. Sea glass in the shape of turtles or anything else is not on my list. Key West has some nice jewelry pieces in the Shell Warehouse. The prices are very good and something here I know will be good for family. We shall see.

The Caribbean at this time of year is absolutely beautiful. Many shades of blue and azure. Some areas may have at least five different shades. It will be fun looking at the ocean and maybe seeing a rainbow or two after a five minute rain event. Well, I now have a few bags to go through that were in the car. Just want to take a look to make sure something should not be packed. I did find some clothing items on the floor of the van that will need washing because they may be needed. It will be a fast wash on delicate because there are only four items. Tomorrow we do a drop off for Goodwill and have the car washed if they are opened. Then back home to pack. Oh, I had a good laugh on the luggage. Loved the watch for hubby. How did you know????? As far as our luggage goes. One large and one small/medium size and two overnight bags. We actually use the medium size to hang our overnighters over the handle.

@oodiebom

Have a great time. 😘

Come Together
The Beatles

Here come old flat top
He come groovin’ up slowly
He got joo joo eyeballs
He one holy roller
He got hair down to his knee
Got to be a joker
He just do what he please
He wear no shoeshine
He got toe jam football
He got monkey finger
He shoot Coca-Cola
He say I know you, you know me
One thing I can tell you is
You got to be free
Come together, right now
Over me
He bad production
He got walrus gumboot
He got Ono sideboard
He one spinal cracker
He got feet down below his knee
Hold you in his armchair
You can feel his disease
Come together, right now
Over me
He roller coaster
He got early warning
He got muddy water
He one Mojo filter
He say one and one and one is three
Got to be good looking
‘Cause he’s so hard to see
Come together right now
Over me
Come together, yeah
Come together, yeah
Come together, yeah
Come together, yeah
Come together, yeah
Come together, yeah
Come together, yeah

Diane Gilman TS

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@loaf,

Good Morning in the Rock and Roll Capital. 😘Loaf I am so glad to see you post.
Very happy to know that your grandchildren are getting well. 💕Loaf time for you
to get well too. I love you taking your daughter to Ballet. The Ballet always hold a special
place in my heart having work for a professional company for years. ❤ Loaf enjoy the day
and let me know if I can cover something for you in Club Sheba.

@oodiebom,

Good Afternoon in Florida. I hope all your laundry is done. 😎I finished mine late
last night as I was waiting to hear from daughter. My daughter has landed in GA.
However, she is not yet in her bed I would like her to promptly go to a clinic and be
check to make sure of what she has. More to come as the day unfolds. All I can say is
my child just wants sleep very tired. Will keep you posted. I have three more children
to check on today. Poppy is the only one I do not have to check on. 😘

Oodie I will do something fun in Club Sheba for you. 😎 Oodie all of us are excited for
your trip. Glad you have everything you need. Oh I hope you do not get sea sick this time.

@sheba2011

Yes, I am still doing laundry. The last load is all set to go. Just have to add the soap and other things and get it started. Following that small step will clean the car out. The attendants where we are leaving our van don’t want anything personal left behind. I wonder if they would like our dirty laundry from the day before???? 🙂 Since it is a sunny day here, may wash the car as well.

Ok, our trip is just a couple of days away. We will be staying overnight in a town near Ft. Lauderdale and the airport. I went on line and checked prices for parking our vehicle and we are saving $8 per day at least. Good $$$ to spend elsewhere.

There is usually a long line waiting to get into the terminal. Once inside you are roped off, thus making aisles that go round and round (like a maze) until you arrive at the welcome desk. During this time you are given some paperwork to complete usually asking if you have been to an area that has a disease such as malaria, or coronovirus. Someone will probably ask to see your throat and press something against your forehead for temp.. Prior to the trip we completed a boarding pass on line which we will bring with us. This will usually speed up all processes. Also attached baggage tags from the on line process as well.

Now, usually between July and September most cruises go on sale. This also could occur in February. Some of the deals include lower prices for staterooms along with other perks to get you thinking. These could include a beverage package, gratuities, certain percentage off your sightseeing trips, etc.. I try to wait on the last because those are high to begin with. Most times you do get all three. The sightseeing trips with the ship is usually extremely high. Besides, it is usually a tourist thing and we enjoy seeing the sights with someone who is a native. As I said sometime ago, we usually enjoy the downtown area with the local shops rather than the shopping mecca near the ship. We have never gone with the ship’s trips. We usually wait about 15-30 minutes after everyone leaves for us to go down the ramp. There are many vans up and about and each with a different plan and guess what, most are affiliated with the tours that are represented from the ship. Only these are at least 50% less. When lunch time nears we usually like to go where the locals go. And, we have had many good times on these last minute deals.
Oh yes, the ship does have a newsletter every morning giving you the highlights of the day’s activities. Or, in our case, we get a few page synopsis of the news from the NY Times. You do have to go to the main desk to get it delivered to your mailbox outside your door. These are free.

The first thing we do after the welcome is to find our room and to leave our bags. We also look for the safe and take out the items we are concern with to leave behind when we go to eat. Yes, lunch is part of the beginning for all cruises. Please remember to see what the hours are for lunch because the Lido does close some of their areas at a certain time. Another thing to remember on your last morning before disembarking is that a full breakfast is included on the Lido deck or you can order breakfast in your room which is what we usually do to give us more time to relax and enjoy the last few minutes on board.

Oops, almost forgot, Passports. You will need these for traveling. About two or three years ago we were getting ready for a cruise. I asked hubby to find the passports so I could put them in a certain area prior to the cruise. Well, he looked high and low for them and four weeks prior to our trip they still could not be found. Talk about tearing your hair out moments. All passports take about six to eight weeks. That’s the process. Well, there is a short way as well. You will need a copy of your birth certificate, copy of your marriage license to prove name change if it is different from your birth certificate. On line there is an area which you can complete for your birth certificate if your State will not release it unless done in person or it takes six weeks or more. Marriage license is a phone call to the City or Town where you were married. The birth certificate takes about a week and your marriage license the same. Ok, your trip is in three weeks. Your local Post Office has the forms for this as well as these can be completed on line. Wal-Mart is one of the places you can go for the pictures as well as CVS. Once you have all the paperwork together you can either go to the Post Office (which may take longer) or to the Federal Courthouse to have it processed. It takes about two weeks to receive everything and if you find your passport and you haven’t notified the government that it is lost or stolen, then go ahead and use it. We found ours, but had notified the Gov. that it was lost. It took 10 days for us to receive the new one. Remember to bring your checkbook with you. Also your driver’s license to prove address. It also has a picture of you. I will write more later. Have to finish the laundry and need to clean the car out. See you soon.

I forgot to mention that there is an US passport info on line that has the necessary forms and a way to complete a form for one that is missing or stolen. It will also give you the info on what you will need to apply for a new one. If you are near a Federal courthouse, then this is the way to go when everything is completed. If not, the US Postal Service does take the forms, but be aware that he may take a little longer. I had problems contacting the US Post Office by phone, so, not to tie things up any longer, go in person. Some States also has a US Passport service in a town or city that you can use if your trip is within three weeks or less. Again, this info is on line. I say this, because as one gets beyond 35, it is not only the keys to your house or car, but also also other items as well. Are you losing your mind, probably not. Maybe your sanity. I know when I’m thinking of other things I have a tendency to put things in odd places. Takes a while to find them, but they are not lost. I have now attached something to my house and car keys and I have the other end to push to find them. Wish there was something similar in a parking lot for the car.

Our trip includes the following visits: Grand Turk and Caicos, San Juan, Puerto Rico; St. Thomas, Key West, Georgetown, Cayman Islands, Ocho Rios, Jamaica; and the Bahamas. We are actually looking forward to Key West. We were there several years ago and would like to return to an outdoor place where hubby had the most delicious key lime milk shake. I had a taste. While he enjoyed savoring the shake, right across from this place was the Shell Warehouse. Their prices were really good and I thoroughly enjoyed this one stop. Not a souvenir place at all. I’ll be looking for shells or something to hold my air plants. Anything different will be good. There you have it in a nutshell.

We cleaned out the car. I knew we should have done this job sooner. Another few items for the laundry and the trip. Yegads. Will this ever end.???????

Sheba, how is your daughter???? Tell her to down some soup, it may make her feel better. At least it would be soothing to the ears and throat. Chicken broth is good or even Healthy Choice. But, it can be anything she has at home. Nothing like sleeping in your own bed with the covers up to your chin when you do not feel well.

@oodiebom,

I wish I were going with you what fun you will have. 💕Daughter is doing better and she
is in her bed sleeping at this time. I made a gallery for you and I will add more things in
the days to come relating to your cruise you are going a lot of places. I hope you have
the time of your life. 😎

Oodie, you said something about increasing biotin, read somewhere that it can effect certain labs, so you are suppose to tell your Dr and may need to stop them a week before or something… dont quote me though. I just knew for some reason I decided not to take it.
I take a few other vitamins though….

It’s almost time for your cruise – Woohoo!

Have a great time!

@bichon18,

Good afternoon to you and Jerry. Amy I hope all is well with you both. I am thinking
of your friend too. Sending warm hugs from OZ to little Ari. 😘💕

Amy I love doing this for you. My doctors said to keep my stress level down and this helps.

Love,

Sheba 😘

@posh52,

Good afternoon in New York/New Jersey! Posh I left off the Jonas Brothers. I will cover
them tonight. I have been into those boys since Nick got his hot car when he turned 16.
The media went crazy over that. Nick has a beautiful wife and I love her TV Show. ❤

I hope Mr. Posh is feeling better today. Posh there is a lot of talent in New Jersey what is
in the water there? Do you know how dull music would be without the talent in New Jersey!
Daughter has landed in GA and is on her way home she will text once her body hits her
own sheets. 😎

Have fun watching the birds in your yard with the feeder. 💕 Posh Jersey is so cool. 😎

Oh Sheba, you really made me laugh with the LV luggage…I DO have a large duffle bag from them. I told my husband if I ever fly again, I get the whole set lol (trouble is, the airlines kill your luggage and I’m not sure if I’d ever see it again.

New Jersey gets such a bad rap and it’s nothing like what they show on the shows. I have the shore an hour and a half away (Heidi has a house there) and NYC 20 miles away. There are beautiful upscale homes and shopping, lots of trees. Of course there are some rotten sections too but I imagine that happens everywhere. I just get defensive because it is stereotyped so terribly. I always want to ask people who put it down why such a large group of the wealthiest people choose to live here. I do agree that land taxes and car insurance are through the roof here. A lot of people have to leave because it gets too pricey to live here.

Sheba, did you see the Jonas Brothers video, What a Man Gotta Do? I think it’s cute and smile when Kevin’s wife Danielle dances. She’s the only wife not in show business so she looks adorable trying to do it.

Today was the indoor petting zoo. We had so much fun but OH MY. When we opened the barn door, I almost fell over. I put my coat over my nose and started breathing through my mouth (that’s been happening a lot….the famous massage when I thought I’d die). But eventually you become accustomed to it. My daughter goes to me, Mom, who wears an animal print for coat to see animals??? I said, hey, I made sure it was faux!!! Well, all the little baby goats I held appreciated it even if she didn’t. They were so cute and tiny. One was premature and so itty bitty. There were pigs, sheep, rabbits, ducks, and it was fun. After we disinfected ourselves (and my poor LV tote that was in animal poop and whatever else was on that ground), the owner said there were bagels on the table outside. I almost said, thank you but we’re going for lunch, until I figured out they were there for us to feed the horses, cows, alpacas and the rest of the menagerie.

My grandson insisted on sharing my seltzer with me. Everything of mine he tasted, I said, here, keep it. The kid who sits next to him on the bus has a sister who has a stomach virus. I was trying not to take any chances but today, he insisted on being near me and kissing me. He’s not always so affectionate. How lucky for me he chose now to be.

Sheba, I’m glad your daughter is home safely in bed. Is she feeling any better? I hope so. Hubby’s back is improving. He said it feels muscular instead of his spine (like the 2 operations he need). So I’m thankful for that.

Good night ladies!!!

@taci,

Good Morning in Cali. Welcome back home. 💕Enjoy the view today. I am still
checking on daughter who has landed. I am about to call my sister in AZ. ❤
Taci enjoy the trails today. Happy Trails to you. 😎

Taci I love your adventures during your visit to AZ. I am saying a prayer that your
mom comes through everything with flying colors. 🌹 Taci when I am in Estes Park, Colorado
the little critters jump out of the ground talk about nerves that will send you running.
The little critters are everywhere on the Mountains they are called Prairie Dogs. I have
patted certain animals on the trails in the Mountain they are so friendly. I really feel close
to god when I am up there. 💕

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Sheba, thanks for the welcome back. Club Sheba is looking wonderful. The Yellow Flower is so nice and I am sure we are going to happy when Spring arrives (for a few reasons :)).
I’m sure your Dad appreciated you telling him even though I an sure it was difficult for you.

Looked up Estes Co and that is one beautiful area. I have been to CO in my much younger years but it was always to ski so I never saw what was underneath. My husband would love those prairie dogs. Now the dilema is if I tell him, he might want to go and then you know is going to tag along. LOL. I decided to stop skiiing at a certain age because I was always terrified of the heights.

Sounds like your daughter made it to her home and bed. When I got sick, it was about 3 1/2 days in bed, staying warm and sleeping. Hopefully it will be over soon for her.

@71flowerchild,

Howdy in Texas!! I hope you and hubby are having a great Sunday. The sun is out in OZ. 😎
I am taking Poppy for a nice long overdue walk. Poppy may be walking me. LOL!
I have been staying away from the general public as I do not want to get the FLU.
This walk has no people around so I have a brisk walk and can do it in 20 minutes. 😘
I can see Little D and Jewel having fun together. Poppy wants to play too. I had fun
covering your song in Club Sheba I so wish you would request more. I like the place
to reflect everyone love of music. 🌹 As I have said in the past I love all genre of music. 💕
The world would be so boring without all kinds of music. I will keep you posted on daughter.
So far she has landed and is heading for her own bed. Sending sunny hugs from OZ.

Ruidoso, New Mexico

@shoelady60,

How are things in the burgh? Hoping you and sister are having a good time.
If it is time for a Hockey game I hope your team wins. 😘 How is Jake doing?
Lady I hope your knee is feeling better after the shot. Be careful walking in
certain places. Sending sunny hugs from OZ. Poppy is wagging his tail to Jake. 😎💕

@sheba2011

Hi to you in Oz. Warmer today in the ‘burgh than the last two days which felt good on the knees. Yes, our team won again this afternoon, real good game.

I hope you got to talk to your daughter so you feel less stressed. I know, never stop worrying. Worry is my middle name. I could go for Come Together by the Beatles. I keep hearing a snippet on a commercial and want to hear more. Jake was looking out the window for Poppy.

@shoelady60,

Daughter is safe in her bed sleep she does have meds. I will always worry about my kids.
Glad your team won. 😘

This is my favorite part of doing the thread. 💕😎😘🌹

Enjoy!! 😘💕

Cherie,

Good Morning in S. Cali. Have a great day with the children. 💕😎

You Give Love A Bad Name
Bon Jovi

Shot through the heart
And you’re to blame
Darlin’, you give love a bad name
An angel’s smile is what you sell
You promise me heaven, then put me through
Chains of love got a hold on me
When passion’s a prison, you can’t break free
Oh, you’re a loaded gun, yeah
Oh, there’s nowhere to run
No one can save me
The damage is done
Shot through the heart
And you’re to blame
You give love a bad name (bad name)
I play my part and you play your game
You give love a bad name (bad name)
You give love, a bad name
Paint your smile on your lips
Blood red nails on your fingertips
A school boy’s dream, you act so shy
Your very first kiss was your first kiss goodbye
Whoa, you’re a loaded gun
Whoa, there’s nowhere to run
No one can save me
The damage is done
Shot through the heart
And you’re to blame
You give love a bad name (bad name)
I play my part and you play your game
You give love a bad name (bad name)
You give love, oh
Oh, shot through the heart
And you’re to blame
You give love a bad name
I play my part and you play your game
You give love a bad name (bad name)
Shot through the heart
And you’re to blame
You give love a bad name (bad name)
I play my part and you play your game
You give love a bad name (bad name)
You give love
You give love (bad name)

Grease – Grease
Frankie Valli

I solve my problems and I see the light
We got a lovin’ thing, we gotta feed it right
There ain’t no danger we can go too far
We start believing now that we can be what we are
Grease is the word
They think our love is just a growing pain
Why don’t they understand, it’s just a crying shame
Their lips are lying only real is real
We stop the fight right now, we got to be what we feel
Grease is the word
It’s got groove it’s got meaning
Grease is the time, is the place, is the motion
Now, grease is the way we are feeling
We take the pressure and we throw away
Conventionality belongs to yesterday
There is a chance that we can make it so far
We start believing now but we can be who we are
Grease is the word
It’s got groove it’s got meaning
Grease is the time, is the place, is the motion
Now, grease is the way we are feeling
This is the life of illusion
Wrapped up in trouble, laced with confusion
What are we doing here?
We take the pressure and we throw away
Conventionality belongs to yesterday
There is a chance that we can make it so far
We start believing now that we can be who we are
Grease is the word
It’s got groove it’s got meaning
Grease is the time, is the place, is the motion
Now, grease is the way we are feeling
Grease is the word, it’s the word
That you heard
It’s got groove it’s got meaning
Grease is the time, is the place, is the motion
Now, grease is the way we are feeling
Grease is the word
Is the word
Is the word
Is the word
Is the word
Is the word

I Say a Little Prayer
Dionne Warwick

The moment I wake up
Before I put on my makeup
I say a little prayer for you
While combing my hair, now
And wondering what dress to wear, now
I say a little prayer for you
Forever, forever, you’ll stay in my heart
And I will love you
Forever, forever, we never will part
Oh, how I’ll love you
Together, together, that’s how it must be
To live without you
Would only be heartbreak for me
I run for the bus, dear
While riding I think of us, dear
I say a little prayer for you
At work I just take time
And all through my coffee break-time
I say a little prayer for you.
Forever, forever, you’ll stay in my heart
And I will love you
Forever, forever we never will part
Oh, how I’ll love you
Together, together, that’s how it must be
To live without you
Would only be heartbreak for me
My darling believe me
For me there is no one
But you.

My Way
Frank Sinatra

And now, the end is near
And so I face the final curtain.
My friends, I’ll say it clear,
And I’ll state my case, of which I’m certain.
I’ve lived a life that’s full,
I traveled each and every highway.
And more, much more than this, I did it my, my way.
Regrets, I’ve had a few,
But then again, too few to mention.
I did what I had to do and saw it through without exemption.
And I planned each charted course, each careful step along life’s by way
And more, much more than this, I did it my way.
Yes, there were times, I’m sure you knew,
When I bit off more than I could chew.
But through it all, when there was doubt,
I ate it up and spit it out.
I faced it all and I stood tall and did it my way.
I’ve loved, I’ve laughed, I cried
I’ve had my fill, my share of losing.
And now, as tears subside, I find it all so amusing.
Just to think I did all that
And may I say, not in a shy way,
Oh, no, oh, no, not me, I did it my way.
For what is a man, what has he got?
If not himself, then he has not
To say the things he truly feels and not the words of one who kneels
The record shows I took the blows and did it my way.
To say the things he truly feels and not the words of one who kneels
The record shows i took the blows and did it my, my way.

If You Say My Eyes Are Beautiful
Whitney Houston

If you say my eyes are beautiful,
It’s because they’re looking at you.
And if you could only see yourself,
You’d feel the same way too.
You could say that I am a dreamer
Who’s had a dream come true.
If you say my eyes are beautiful,
It’s because they’re looking at you.
If you’re wondering why I’m smiling,
It’s because I’m happy with you.
And the warm sensations touch my heart,
And fill me through and through.
I could hold you close forever,
And never let you go.
If you say my eyes are beautiful,
It’s because I just love you so.
Now my heart is an open door;
Won’t you come inside for more?
You can love so sweetly now;
Take my love, take me completely now.
Oh… if you say my eyes are beautiful,
It’s because they’re looking for you.
And my eyes adjust the window
For my feelings to come through.
And by far, you are more beautiful
Than anything I ever knew
If you say my eyes are beautiful,
If you say my eyes are beautiful,
If you say my eyes are beautiful,
It’s because (it’s because) they’re looking at you.

Paul Simon is from New Jersey.

The Sound of Silence
Simon & Garfunkel

Hello darkness, my old friend
I’ve come to talk with you again
Because a vision softly creeping
Left its seeds while I was sleeping
And the vision that was planted in my brain
Still remains
Within the sound of silence
In restless dreams I walked alone
Narrow streets of cobblestone
‘Neath the halo of a street lamp
I turned my collar to the cold and damp
When my eyes were stabbed by the flash of a neon light
That split the night
And touched the sound of silence
And in the naked light I saw
Ten thousand people, maybe more
People talking without speaking
People hearing without listening
People writing songs that voices never share
And no one dare
Disturb the sound of silence
“Fools” said I, “You do not know
Silence like a cancer grows
Hear my words that I might teach you
Take my arms that I might reach you”
But my words like silent raindrops fell
And echoed
In the wells of silence
And the people bowed and prayed
To the neon god they made
And the sign flashed out its warning
In the words that it was forming
And the sign said, “The words of the prophets
Are written on the subway walls
And tenement halls”
And whisper’d in the sounds of silence

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Eddie Rabbitt
“Runnin’ With The Wind”

Big wheels spinnin’
On the blacktop
I feel like
I never will stop

Let ’em roll
Until I drop
Rollin’ all night and day

I can’t get nothin’
On the radio
I listen
To the windshield wipers go

Just like the song
I used to know
I’m drivin’ my life away, hey
Drivin’ my life away

I’m just runnin’ with the wind
on wheels
Pedal to the metal
Drivin’ into the black of night again

I’m just runnin’ with the wind
One bad machine
Mean ol’ Mack
We’ve seen a lot of black track
Runnin’ with the wind

Pretty little girl in Amarillo
She looks like
She knows every way to go
Well, I just said, baby, El Paso

There’s more than big wheels
Goin’ around, you know
She said don’t worry, baby
‘Cause you’re gonna be fine
I’ll get you down the road
In plenty of time

I’m better for you
Than that white line
That you’ve been chasin’ around
And around, and around
And around, and around

I’m just runnin’ with the wind
on wheels
Pedal to the metal
Drivin’ into the black of night again

I’m just runnin’ with the wind
One fine machine
Mean ol’ Mack
We’ve seen a lot of black track
Runnin’ with the wind

Run it down

I’m just runnin’ with the wind
on wheels
Pedal to the metal
Drivin’ into the black of night again

I’m just runnin’ with the wind
One bad machine
Mean ol’ Mack
We’ve seen a lot of black track
Runnin’ with the wind

I’m just runnin’, runnin’ with the wind
Runnin’, runnin’ with the wind

I’m just runnin’, runnin’
Runnin’, runnin’ with the wind

Wilson is not from Jersey but I love Ole School Music. 😎❤

Mustang Sally
Wilson Pickett

Mustang Sally, think you better slow your mustang down
Mustang Sally, think you better slow your mustang down
You been running all over the town now
Oh! I guess I’ll have to put your flat feet on the ground
All you want to do is ride around Sally, ride, Sally, ride
All you want to do is ride around Sally, ride, Sally, ride
All you want to do is ride around Sally, ride, Sally, ride
One of these early mornings, oh, you gonna be wiping your weeping eyes
I bought you a brand new mustang ’bout nineteen sixty five
Now you come around signifying a woman, you don’t want to let me ride
Mustang Sally, think you better slow your mustang down
You been running all over the town now
Oh! I guess I’ll have to put your flat feet on the ground
All you want to do is ride around Sally, ride, Sally, ride
All you want to do is ride around Sally, ride, Sally, ride
All you want to do is ride around Sally, ride, Sally, ride

@sheba2011, Happy Saturday. Enjoy every moment.

@angiep,

Right back at you. 😎 Enjoy the day.

What a great picture!

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@loaf,

Good Afternoon in Ohio I am multi-tasking today. Just giving you a Saturday Shout Out.
I am hoping your grandchildren are doing better. 🌹💕😘

Loaf I know how much you love cats. 😎 MEOW!

DEAR SHEBA GOOD MORNING THE KIDS ARE BETTER . I USUALLY TAKE MY GRANDAUGHTER TO SAT. BALLET CLASS .BUT T WE STAYED IN THIS WEEKEND . IT HAS BEEN TO COLD TO DO ANYTHING . WARMER DAYS AHEAD . SENDING BLESSINGS LOVE LOAF .

Oodiebom,

I hope you lights are on in Florida. I am getting excited about your trip myself. 😘💕
I have been on the phone all morning with my daughter she is in Oregon. Daughter is
at a conference and get this she seem to have the flu. 😢My daughter leaves tonight
to go back to Savannah, GA tonight. Just keeping up with her and making sure she
will be alright. 💕

Oodie wishing you and hubby a great trip. 😘

@sheba2011

I sincerely hope your daughter feels OK to board the plane. If you speak with her prior to the flight or if you can text her, tell her to have water with her and chewing gum. That’s to keep the ears from getting blocked on the take-off and on the landing. The pressure in the cabin could cause some discomfort, especially with the ear feeling some pain. I’ve been through this and it isn’t pretty, especially when traveling alone.

I am still doing laundry. Hubby found a few things, so will do the wash either tonight or tomorrow. Yes, we do have power. Have no idea what happened last night. We did have quite a storm and some severe lightning. So, I suspect that may have led to the problem. Nothing was mentioned on the news or in the paper, so I assume it did not affect everyone.

Hair appointment went well. She even did my hubby. I mentioned that Revlon may have come out with a new line of hair color that does not have the cancer ingredients. She will be checking on it and will let me know. I will post it here when the info comes in.

Our trip is in four days. Yes, I am getting excited. Yes, I am nervous. This flu thing has me really concerned. And of course our regular flu season has started. I am also concerned with the stomach virus and stopped at the Dollar Tree for antibacterial soap to keep in a pocket or in my back pack. One thing I forgot to purchase is the windshield protective cover for inside the car. I did try the dollar store, but they do not carry it. I will just have to grin and bear it as they say.

I am still doing laundry. Because of the power yesterday I was afraid to run both the washer and dryer. Then, today, hubby decided to go through his closet and found some shirts that had multiple stains. So now instead of one load, I have two. Well, at least he didn’t wait until we were packing.

Please let me know when your daughter arrives home and is safe. Hopefully, she has Monday off for the President’s Day Weekend and the two days will certainly help.

@oodiebom,

Thank you for your advice about daughter how did you know her ears hurt? I have texted
her and she took some Tylenol and she will be boarding soon. Daughter said she cannot
wait to sleep in her own bed. 😘

Girls we will have a good gallery of Oodie’s Cruise I will do that tomorrow in Club Sheba. 💕
I think we are all excited nothing like sailing on water and going to different ports. 💕

Oodie don’t do too much glad the hair appt went smoothly. I am doing laundry now just
one load.

@sheba2011

It was just luck, I think. Hubby and I were in Arizona. We had been to Tucson and I started to drink the tap water in the hotel room. I was that thirsty from the plane and then an hour or so drive from the airport. About an hour later severe pain. Hubby the same, only he had a drink and had the ice from the hallway of the hotel. We were in Tucson for two weeks. The only time we felt good was when we had a day tour to Mexico. The Mexican food agreed and so did the water. However, when we boarded the plane for the trip home, I felt awful. No ear ache. Just felt sick. As we took off I felt some pain in the ear, but as we descended that pain was excruciating. I could not wait to get in our car and drive home. For some reason the air pressure within the plane changes and if you are not feeling well that adds to everything else. Of course I had asked for a soda and then some water. However, just before the descent all drinks had to be discarded, so, I felt it more. Hubby was sick also. If I had a stick of gum or even a throat lozenge nothing would have happened. So, when you said your daughter thought she had the flu I put two and two together. Tylenol was a good idea. However, that plane ride is long. Please let me know that she is all right. She may want to try Manuka Honey. Trader Joe’s carries it and so does Costco. Homegoods every so often.

Sheba, I will post some info on the cruise later today. We are both looking forward to getting away and hope to pass the physical with flying colors. Today I will make the decision on shoes, and outfits. I’ve decided to wear palazzo pants for dress up and will pair with a couple of choices for tops. We will have 4 dress up nights. hubby left a suit and his in Ma.. So, we are looking at a nice shirt and tie with trousers and a jacket. I remember a cruise several years ago when a gentleman made a statement. He found dress shorts and paired it with a vest, tie and jacket. Consequently, he was not permitted to enter the dining room because it did not follow the dress code. Yes, there is a dress code for the dining room for meals. It is dress casual where the men cannot wear shorts or T-Shirts. They can wear a shirt that has a collar and casual pants for lunch. Dinner attire is a shirt and tie. No jacket required. Women are given more leeway. Pant suits are permissible for evening or slacks with a nice top. Breakfast is only served when at sea. I do know that other liners are getting away from the dressy affair. I guess people are becoming more casual, yet there are times I like being in something that is a little more than casual. Now the Lido deck is different. It is normally the pool area as well. However, Lido wants men and women to cover up their bathing suits and not wear flip flops in the area as well. The flooring is a bit different in Lido. Could be a tiled floor, or something along the lines of a laminate, or wall to wall carpet. They also frown upon wet bathing suits as well. The pool area does have it’s own spot for food. Hotdogs, Hamburgers, fries, onion rings, pizza, salad bar are just some of the amenities and a bar for drinks. Bar drinks also include iced tea, iced coffee fruit drinks and soda. Of course if you use the bar, it does go against your drink package which you purchased the day of sailing or the next day. The Lido area the drinks I mentioned are a freebie. However, beer, wine or anything alcoholic will go towards the purchase. I will try to explain this later. I will also give tips as I go along.

@oodiebom,

Here is a Lido Deck on a Cruise Ship. This is where I would hang out. 💕😘😎
As the song goes I may never come down to earth again. 🌹💕

I can see you reading on the Lido Deck. 💕

Hi Oodie, I am so happy you are excited about your trip! I’m sure you’ll have a fabulous time. I feel your pain with your husband’s multiple stains. My daughter handed me a pair of my granddaughter’s off-white pants that she washed AND put through the dryer and it looks like she sat in chocolate milk and mud. I wanted to ask her if she even looks before she throws the clothes in the dryer!!!! I took them home and do this concoction with stain removers and Fels Naptha soap and by the grace of God, I got the stain out.

Oodie, I bought the Revlon haircolor you were talking about a few weeks ago. It is called Revlon Total Cover Clean and Vegan nourishing cream formula. No parabens, no sulfate, no silicones, no mineral oil, no phthalates,no gluten. And it’s permanent hair color. I haven’t tried it yet because I love the Madison Reed one that is also supposed to be safe.

Well, good luck getting those stains out!

Oodiebom,
Good evening Oodiebom.
Before any more time slips by I want to wish you and your Husband a safe and very enjoyable cruise. I’m so excited for you.
That is one thing we have never done. We keep saying we want to and we will but truth be known, my Husband doesn’t want to. He got terribly sea sick on a deep sea fishing trip and in his mind, he’ll feel the same way on a cruise ship! We have cousins who go every year and just love it. They invite us so I’m hoping one time he’ll surprise me with a yes.
Really just wanted to say Bon Voyage and can’t wait to hear about your adventures when you return.
Take care and have a great Sunday.

Oodie, saw your post about the life size statue that you wanted to buy. I didn’t see anything like that but didn’t get in much shopping. Prices in the stores are inflated for sure.
Read you were looking for alarm clocks, and if you have a cell phone there is one there. I have used my cell phone alarm clock for years. It’s a great feature if you haven’t tried it.

@posh52,

Good Afternoon in New York/New Jersey. 💕I have a lot going on this morning.
My daughter is at a conference in Oregon and she appears to have the flu.
My kid leaves tonight to return to GA. I am keeping a watchful eye on her she
was fine before she got there and now she is ill. This is the daughter that lived
alone in New York City for years. 🌹

You had me cracking up about your granddaughter. 😘 I think she will take after you. 😎
I had a great Valentine’s. I hope you and Mr. Posh enjoy the day. 💕

Sheba, love the Jersey music you covered and I love Mustang Sally. It reminds me of a band we liked to see at our hotel in Myrtle Beach.

Sheba, I hope your daughter is doing ok on her flight to Georgia. Nothing worse than feeling junky on a flight. I hope they didn’t give her a hard time boarding. You never ever stop worrying about your kids! I was listening to Joel Osteen (the pastor) yesterday and I burst out laughing because he said one of his parishioners was something like 103 and she said she wasn’t leaving this earth until all her children were on the right track with God and she has to call one every morning to make sure he was on the right path. Then Joel said, her son is in his 80’s. So see, we worry til the day we leave this earth.

Hubby tweaked his back at work today picking up a (this from a man who carries furniture and props up flights of stairs). I made a huge dinner, pumped him with that good old Advil, and propped him on a heating pad. That’s the last I heard from him. He’s out cold so I go in every so often to make sure he’s breathing.

Tomorrow we’re off to an indoor zoo (that should smell great) and lunch with our daughter and grandkids. Just thankful the restaurant is not in the indoor zoo!

Stay well everyone and Sheba, let us know how your daughter is doing.

They wouldn’t let me post the word s-c-r-e-w. That’s what my husband was picking up.

Sheba, I hope your daughter is doing ok on her flight to Georgia. Nothing worse than feeling junky on a flight. I hope they didn’t give her a hard time boarding. You never ever stop worrying about your kids! I was listening to Joel Osteen (the pastor) yesterday and I burst out laughing because he said one of his parishioners was something like 103 and she said she wasn’t leaving this earth until all her children were on the right track with God and she has to call one every morning to make sure he was on the right path. Then Joel said, her son is in his 80’s. So see, we worry til the day we leave this earth.

Hubby tweaked his back at work today picking up a s-c-r-e-w (this from a man who carries furniture and props up flights of stairs). I made a huge dinner, pumped him with that good old Advil, and propped him on a heating pad. That’s the last I heard from him. He’s out cold so I go in every so often to make sure he’s breathing.

Tomorrow we’re off to an indoor zoo (that should smell great) and lunch with our daughter and grandkids. Just thankful the restaurant is not in the indoor zoo!

Stay well everyone and Sheba, let us know how your daughter is doing. (By the way, they wouldn’t let me post the word I had to hyphenate….)

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@posh52,

Dear god you have me cracking up with Mr. Posh. 😎So cool that is how my husband is.
I will keep you posted on daughter as I will be tracking her through the night.

This will be a long night and my husband phone is on speed dial and so is mine.

I would go and lay down right by Mr. Posh. 😘❤ Oh I am covering Jersey Boys and Girls. 😎💖

Posh, my posts are getting harder and poofing. This is another attempt.
That story about your drive, you are brave. I dont know about a two hour drive with possible ice slicks and rain. Glad all returned home safely.
You asked how I liked the Rarities charm holder, and I thinks it light weight and smaller, which works for me, the price went down so I did get some money refunded. It’s still over priced but there really aren’t any as nice that I could find. Now that I am back, will try it out with the pendants to know for sure if it will work or not.
You might check the bracelet price because some prices are reduced and you may qualify for a refund on the difference.

Hi Taci, glad you like your charm holder. I wonder if it is strong enough to hang reading glasses on instead of charms. When I buy something on HSN, I leave it on my wishlist for a month so that way I get an alert if the price drops and then I call and ask for a price adjustment. Love when that happens!!!

Posh, it might be too small for eye glasses but I will check and let you know for sure.
There is one for eye glasses. Check out the following: Rarities Evil Eye Gemstone Eyeglass Holder Necklace, 671-799. I like this one also 🙂

OH good about saving in your fav’s!

@posh52,

@bichon18,

Good afternoon in Florida. I hope you and Jerry are doing well. Sending warm hugs to
little Ari from OZ. 😘💕 Amy I hope you friend is doing much better remember take care
of yourself too. 🌹

Amy you can do this today in Florida. 😎

@taci,

Good afternoon in Sedona , AZ. Enjoy the trails. 💕😘

Hi Sheba, Hope you had a wonderful Valentines Day (inside)! Smart to not go out.
Sorry your daughter has the flu. Hope she gets home to bed soon.
We are back home now and i am tired today. Doing laundry, but not as much as Posh is doing 🙂

Mom is doing soso. She needs surgery and is still being evaluated/taking tests to see if she is allowed. She is elderly but very full of life. How is your Sister, Mom, and Dad? All holding up?

Had some 1st’s on this trip. I told my husband about a very popular hiking trail trail thinking i would stop and wait for him as he finished it. I cant take cliffs or heights but this ended up not being too too bad so I finished with him. He was shocked. People on the trail were awesome too.
On the way back we stopped at a popular stop called Quartzsite. Went to Ggem World and hubby offered to buy me a Geode type item on a stand, its amy with some other stones on a stand. Fun and priced right. Maybe something to add to your future trip. Oodie have you been?

@taci,

Welcome back! Glad you had a good time. I am sorry to hear about your mom.
I hope everything turns out well. I will visit dad after Mass tomorrow. Mom is doing
great. My sister have been my biggest cheerleader during this journey. Sis endured
8 hours of surgery and when she woke people could not believe what she could do.
I have a strong bloodline. ❤ I will say a prayer for your mom. I finally told my dad
I had Breast Cancer and he stared at me in disbelief. Dad was relieved as I was to
finally let him know I am going to be ok. 💕

@taci

I just read another of your posts. I have an allergy to sulfites and of course it causes tons of problems even with shampoos and soaps. I used to bring my own shampoo and conditioner until she found one for her business. You may want to do the same and also ask if there is still a charge. Mine gave me a bit of a break. Also, for your info, there are vitamins out there that will bring your hair color back to it’s original. The only thing, it was on line but the person who posted passed away a few years ago. I was hoping that his widow would have kept it up. I’ll keep trying. However, I have increased my biotin. I am thinking of increasing Andrew’s “Health Hair and Nails.”
The new hair coming in is darker. So, maybe I am doing something right. It will take a long time for it to grow, but then if it works, well worth the effort.

Oodie, it does sound like a difficult allergy. My hairdresser will let me bring anything but she still wants to charge the same. I think she looks at it like its her time, same time either way.

Maybe grab some tic tacs? Minty ones, they are very low in sugar and may help.

Happy Cruising!

@taci

Hi and a big, no, a gigantic thank you. I never thought of using my cell as an alarm clock. I just checked and there is an alarm. Who would have thought. Best part, it is smaller than a travel clock. Just hope it is loud enough for both of us to hear it. I will give it a try for tomorrow morning, better yet I will set it for a half hour from now and will put it under hubby”s chair. Ok, why you ask. Many moons ago, and I mean many moons ago when we were married just a couple of years, we went to an auction with another friend. An alarm came up and hubby put a bid on it and won the bid. Without saying a word he set that thing and put it under our friend’s seat. The alarm went off causing tons of laughter throughout the room. It scared the beegees out of our friend and also the auctioneer. But, it was well worth seeing the outcome.

I adore Sedona. Love the rock formations and so much more. The people in Arizona are quite friendly and do not hesitate to give you their favorite places to go for hiking, places to stay or restaurants to enjoy. Wow, a Geode. Enjoy it. Hope you and your hubby have a great time and please be careful.

Our trip is in four days. The entire ship has been booked. Here I was hoping for an upgrade and see it may be impossible unless some have cancelled. My sinuses have now kicked in big time and I hope the physicians don’t think it’s the flu when it’s time for our exam prior to boarding. I have the meds with me, and hopefully, that will help to defray any questions.

Have a great awaycation. Again thanks for the advice.

Oodie, your husband has quite a sense of humor there. He sounds fun 🙂

The cell phone volume is the same as your ringer control. Increase the ringer sound control before you go to bed. It can be very effective. Don’t mute your phone because you wont hear it then. Also, if you phone is like mine, you can set multiple alarms. I will set 2 or 3 alarms when I have to get up early to travel to go somewhere. Plus you can set them in advance.
Just make sure to keep your phone charged. Maybe bring a small portable usb charger to keep your phone charged. Those can be bought anywhere (Tuesday Morning, Wallmart, Target) My Mom gifted my husband one while on out trip and he was really happy and used it right away. My phone needed it as well.

@taci

Again thanks. I will keep the ringer on as well. My hubby has kept me laughing since the day we met. I never know what is going to happen or what he will do. I try to keep up, but he always tops me. Thanks for the advice on the charger for the cell. I am all set. We have a wall plug as well that will give us extra plug ins if needed. I am taking our Kindle and that plug fits my cell. So I won’t be needing anything else. Today I went to the dollar store and picked up antibacterial soap along with bandaids.

@taci

I also checked the Kindle. There is an alarm on that as well. I tried it out this morning and it also works well. I think I will try the rooster sound tomorrow morning. Hubby will think he is somewhere other than Florida.

What a beautiful way to wake up, 💕

Taci,

Hi Taci. Enjoyed reading about your hiking adventures in Sedona.
About 8 years ago, my friend from Sun City West, who is an avid hiker, invited me to join their group on a trip to Havasupai Indian Reservation. We left the staging area about 9 am and finally got to the Supai village later that afternoon. That was the longest 8 miles for sure. We spent 2 nights at their Lodge and enjoyed the surrounding trails. Mooney Falls was spectacular.
I do not like sharing the trials with mules. Although this wasn’t as bad as the Bright Angel trail. They come past you so fast and close. I was forever hugging that inside wall.
We do some hiking around Ruidoso when we go during the summer. Won’t be as much without my Jewel. She is a great hiking buddy but she is struggling right now with arthritis.
Good luck with your hair coloring efforts. You will do fine. You have done your research.
Rest and have a great evening and Sunday.

@71flowerchild,

Howdy good friend in Texas. I hope this day is going well for you. 😘
Sending warm shout outs to Jewel and Little D. I hope you had a great night.
Let me know if I can cover something for you in Club Sheba.

To the Yellow Rose of Texas. 💕😎

@sheba2011
Howdy Sheba.
So sorry to hear your daughter has the flu and away from home as well. I can imagine you won’t rest a bit until she is home.
Quiet day here and that’s fine by me. Loved the cheerful yellow rose you picked for me.😘
My sister came over yesterday. Her husband of 32 years died 4 years ago end of January. So this is a sad time for her. She was taking flowers to the gravesite. I told her to come over afterwards and bring her toothbrush and jammies. We had a nice dinner and visit. She left this morning and in better spirits. Jewel and Little D like it when their auntie comes to visit.
Sounds like you had a beautiful day yesterday with your Husband. ❤️
How about a little old old school music, Mustang Sally, by Wilson Picket.

Sending warm hugs and showering your evening with fragrant rose petals 🌹🌹🌹

@71flowerchild

I am just like your husband. When I was single I took a single cruise on a Greek ship. That was the beginning of computer dating. The ship supposedly used a computer to pair their guests. But, I think it was a come on. I never met anyone that had anything to do with a computer. We embarked from New York. I had a cabin with a port hole. I was sick from day one. The only time I was well was when we made it to port for a day or two. As if that wasn’t enough, I went a second time and the same thing happened. I did make it to the dining room both trips and I did force myself to go to the shows only to leave when my body couldn’t take it anymore. Now, many years later I love to cruise. The first time we went out of Tampa for five days just to see how I would feel. Yes, I got a bit whoozy and couldn’t eat dinner. However, hubby brought Dramamine and went up to the Lido deck for hot water and a tea bag. He chose ginger lemon. By the next morning I had my sea legs and I was fine for the rest of the trip. We have taken several cruises since then. Each time extended the number of days at sea. Yes, I still feel sea sick and nauseous. But it lasts just overnight. We now bring saltine crackers along with Dramamine and a diet soda called Gosling Diet Ginger Beer which is alcholic free. The ginger beer is nothing like your ginger ale. You can really taste the ginger. And best of all, it actually works. If it fails there is always Pepto Bismal which we carry with us in liquid and chewables in a small box of 40. However, two years ago we went on a brand new ship. Our cabin was in the middle and we also had the Verandah. I never felt a thing. No pills were needed. I was absolutely 100% fine. The other thing I learned is leave from Florida and not New York or anywhere in New England. The seas are just too choppy. However, this year we are Aft. Our agent had to change our cabin because there was a whirlpool bathtub. Normally, this would be fine, but the edge of the tub is quite high and there are no handles to hold onto to get in. So we are in a room with just a step up to a shower. Same type of room, but without the tub. However our agent neglected to tell us that the room was aft. So now my concern is hubby’s knee giving out walking from the stern of the ship to the aft because the elevators are Stern and AFT. So, when we board, we will board towards the center of the ship and then walk towards the Aft to the elevator. Right after lunch I will take a Dramamine and hopefully that will curtail any icky feelings. One good thing is that we have a Verandah which comes with a small table and two chairs. Looking forward to sitting outside with a book in hand.

@flowerchild

I forgot to add something else to my post to you last night. Glad Jewel is coming along, but walking on three legs when the arthritis hits, not too good. Did you ever think of putting her into a tub of warm water and massaging the area. Also, if you could find a doggie spa, they may have access to a pool where she could exercise those back legs and hip. It seems to help some. Of course you will need to bring a towel and not let her out until she is thoroughly dried. Ask the vet about an aspirin as well. You do not use the entire pill. You will need to cut it into quarters to start. She is also feeling the differences in temperature outside and will for some time. The surgery may have helped, but the arthritis is felt when there is a change in weather. As we age, we also feel the same way. Warm water, warm bathroom and a good massage helps everytime. O course, a few days in the Caribbean——-:)

@71flowerchild,

Daughter is about to board and I am tracking her. I will be glad when she is home.

I love ole school music I have my SiriusXM Radio on and jamming to a lot of good
music. I think music went a little sour when Michael Hutchance from INXS passed. 🌹
Flower Rock on tonight! 😎 Thank god we have music from the pass. 😘

Flower, that sounds like quite a trekk, I bet you were exhausted from it. I googled the falls and area and it looks awesome.
Sorry your dog has some trouble.

Flower, Getting ready to try my 2nd hair color (next few days). This time I will leave it on longer to see if it provides better coverage. Hopefully I will be better at it. Not saving money at all, but it’s supposedly a safer less toxic hair dye. We shall see. Have a great day in TX!

@shoelady60,

Good afternoon to you and Jake. Lady I hope you had a good night last night. >💕🌹
Have fun with your sister I had a great night. 💖Daughter is out of town and she is
very much under the weather. I have a lot of irons in the fire today. Enjoy the day. 💕

This goes with lunch with your sister have fun. 😎😘

@shoelady60,
Good evening.
Just wanted to say hello and send well wishes that the knee shots will help.
I agree with you about Valentines Day. I am very blessed with a Husband who tells me he loves me on the other 364 days. Plus, he always has coffee ready for me when I wake up.🙂
Jewel is getting around a little better, so we’ll continue with the laser treatments. She has another one on Monday. She wants to get better because she and Little D reminded me they still want to get together with Jake and Poppy for spring break.🐶🐶
Take care, stay warm and hug that sweet boy for me.

Cherie,

Good day to the lady in red in S. Cali. I hope you and hubby had a great time. 💖
I remember your favorite Valentine’s Day Song. 💕🌹

The Lady In Red
Chris de Burgh

I’ve never seen you looking so lovely as you did tonight
I’ve never seen you shine so bright
I’ve never seen so many men ask you if you wanted to dance
They’re looking for a little romance, given half a chance
And I have never seen that dress you’re wearing
Or the highlights in your hair that catch your eyes
I have been blind
The lady in red is dancing with me, cheek to cheek
There’s nobody here, it’s just you and me
It’s where I want to be
But I hardly know this beauty by my side
I’ll never forget the way you look tonight
I’ve never seen you looking so gorgeous as you did tonight
I’ve never seen you shine so bright, you were amazing
I’ve never seen so many people want to be there by your side
And when you turned to me and smiled, it took my breath away
And I have never had such a feeling
Such a feeling of complete and utter love, as I do tonight
The lady in red is dancing with me, cheek to cheek
There’s nobody here, it’s just you and me
It’s where I want to be
But I hardly know this beauty by my side
I’ll never forget the way you look tonight
I never will forget the way you look tonight
The lady in red, the lady in red
The lady in red, my lady in red
I love you

I have lived this song and I love it. 💕

Nice To Be Around
Paul Williams

Hello such a simple way to start a love affair
Should I jump right in and say how much I care
Would you take me for a mad man or a simple hearted clown
Hello with affection from a sentimental fool
To a little girl who’s broken of every rule
One who brings me up when all the others seem to let me down
One whose nice to be around
Should I say that it’s a blue world without you
Nice words I remember from an old love song
But all wrong, cause I never called it love before
This feeling’s new – this came with you
And I know that the nicest things that never seem to last
That we’re both a bit embarrassed by our past
But I think there’s something special in the feelings that we’ve found
And you’re nice to be around
And you’re nice to be around

Endless Love
Diana Ross

My love, there’s only you in my life
The only thing that’s bright
My first love,
You’re every breath that I take
You’re every step I make
And I, I want to share
All my love with you
No one else will do
And your eyes, your eyes, your eyes
They tell me how much you care
Ooh yes,
You will always be
My endless love
Two hearts,
Two hearts that beat as one
Our lives have just begun
Forever (Oh)
I’ll hold you close in my arms
I can’t resist your charms
And love, oh love
I’ll be a fool, for you I’m sure
You know I don’t mind (Oh)
You know I don’t mind
‘Cause you,
You mean the world to me (Oh)
I know I know
I’ve found, I’ve found in you
My endless love
Ohh
Boom, boom,
Boom, boom, boom boom, boom,
Boom, boom, boom boom
Oh, and love oh, love
I’ll be that fool for you I’m sure,
You know I don’t mind
Oh you know I don’t mind
And, yes
You’ll be the only one
‘Cause no one can deny
This love I have inside
And I’ll give it all to you
My love, my love, my love
My endless love

Crazy Little Thing Called Love
Queen

This thing called love, I just can’t handle it
This thing called love, I must get round to it
I ain’t ready
Crazy little thing called love
This thing (this thing)
Called love (called love)
It cries (like a baby)
In a cradle all night
It swings (woo woo)
It jives (woo woo)
It shakes all over like a jelly fish
I kinda like it
Crazy little thing called love
There goes my baby
She knows how to rock ‘n’ roll
She drives me crazy
She gives me hot and cold fever
Then she leaves me in a cool cool sweat
I gotta be cool, relax, get hip
And get on my track’s
Take a back seat, hitch-hike
And take a long ride on my motorbike
Until I’m ready
Crazy little thing called love
I gotta be cool, relax, get hip
And get on my track’s
Take a back seat (ah hum), hitch-hike (ah hum)
And take a long ride on my motorbike
Until I’m ready (ready Freddie)
Crazy little thing called love
This thing called love, I just can’t handle it
This thing called love, I must get round to it
I ain’t ready
Ooh ooh ooh ooh
Crazy little thing called love
Crazy little thing called love, yeah, yeah
Crazy little thing called love, yeah, yeah
Crazy little thing called love, yeah, yeah
Crazy little thing called love, yeah, yeah
Crazy little thing called love, yeah, yeah
Crazy little thing called love, yeah, yeah
Crazy little thing called love, yeah, yeah

Perfect
Ed Sheeran

I found a love for me
Darling just dive right in
And follow my lead
Well I found a girl beautiful and sweet
I never knew you were the someone waiting for me
‘Cause we were just kids when we fell in love
Not knowing what it was
I will not give you up this time
But darling, just kiss me slow, your heart is all I own
And in your eyes you’re holding mine
Baby, I’m dancing in the dark with you between my arms
Barefoot on the grass, listening to our favorite song
When you said you looked a mess, I whispered underneath my breath
But you heard it, darling, you look perfect tonight
Well I found a woman, stronger than anyone I know
She shares my dreams, I hope that someday I’ll share her home
I found a love, to carry more than just my secrets
To carry love, to carry children of our own
We are still kids, but we’re so in love
Fighting against all odds
I know we’ll be alright this time
Darling, just hold my hand
Be my girl, I’ll be your man
I see my future in your eyes
Baby, I’m dancing in the dark, with you between my arms
Barefoot on the grass, listening to our favorite song
When I saw you in that dress, looking so beautiful
I don’t deserve this, darling, you look perfect tonight
Baby, I’m dancing in the dark, with you between my arms
Barefoot on the grass, listening to our favorite song
I have faith in what I see
Now I know I have met an angel in person
And she looks perfect
I don’t deserve this
You look perfect tonight

The First Time I Ever Saw Your Face – Roberta Flack

The first time, ever I saw your face
I thought the sun rose in your eyes
And the moon and the stars
Were the gifts you gave
To the dark, and the endless skies
My Love

And the first time, ever I kissed your mouth
I felt the earth move in my hands
Like the trembling heart
Of a captive bird
That was there, at my command
My Love

And the first time, ever I lay with you
I felt your heart so close to mine
And I knew our joy
Would fill the earth
And last, til the end of time
My Love
And last, ’til the end of time
My love

The first time, ever I saw
Your face
Your face
Your fa-ace
Your face

Love Will Find a Way
Lionel Richie

Are you feeling down, and lonely.
Feeling like you can’t go on.
Just remember love will find a way.
Tell me are you going through changes.
Time seems like it’s passing by.
Just believe that love will find a way.
I see the tears you cry.
I see the pain that’s in your eyes.
So many times you were so lonely.
And no one seemed to care.
But if your hopes, for your tomorrows.
Are drowning in your sorrows.
Know your heart will show you the way.
Are you trying to find a beginning.
Or something just to hold on to.
Always know that love will find a way.
Is it hard this life you’re living.
Does the world seem so unkind.
Don’t you worry love will find a way.
I see the tears you cry.
I see the pain that’s in your eyes.
So many times you were so lonely.
And no one seemed to care.
But if your hopes, for your tomorrows.
Are drowning in your sorrows.
Know your heart will show you the way.
Some say we’ve lost, our way.
Some say the world has gone astray.
But if you know where you’re going.
There’s nothing you can’t do.
‘Cause problems will come.
And they will leave you.
The world will try to deceive you.
But the truth will always be in your soul.