OT - NO POLITICS Rainy Weekends Always Get Me Down edition

[Gee Wally]

Please continue.

 

[Gee Wally]

Consumer Reports liked them

Yep, we researched all of them. Then a plumber/ appliance friend of ours highly recommended Speed Queen
. Said he rarely ever gets calls on them. Plus he said since made 100% here in Wisconsin I believe if ever needed parts easy to obtain. Its not fancy but works like a tank.

 

[Ladyfan]

Rain is OK... humidity so bad it may as well be raining..nope
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[Gee Wally]

Some may remember last summer me and the Bride cruised out of Boston to Bermuda. She brought up how relaxing and fun it was last year.
So, as I agreed, last night we booked it again. Just different ship from the NCL line. The Jewel.
Now can’t wait until August.

So much better than having to fly somewhere.

 

[Troublesome 85]

Rain is OK... humidity so bad it may as well be raining..nope
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[Troublesome 85]

Off work for a week thank god

 

[Ladyfan]

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You couldn't pay me to go to Florida in the Summer.

 

[Ladyfan]

Some may remember last summer me and the Bride cruised out of Boston to Bermuda. She brought up how relaxing and fun it was last year.
So, as I agreed, last night we booked it again. Just different ship from the NCL line. The Jewel.
Now can’t wait until August.

So much better than having to fly somewhere.

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Are you still doing the Alaska cruise?

 

[Gee Wally]

Are you still doing the Alaska cruise?

Not this year. Still on the bucket list though. Maybe next Summer.

 

[rfournier103]

 

[Morris Wanchuk]

Some may remember last summer me and the Bride cruised out of Boston to Bermuda. She brought up how relaxing and fun it was last year.
So, as I agreed, last night we booked it again. Just different ship from the NCL line. The Jewel.
Now can’t wait until August.

So much better than having to fly somewhere.

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It may sound insensitive but if I was to go on a cruise again it would be with New Englanders. I went on one out of New Orleans, never again.

 

[Ladyfan]

Not this year. Still on the bucket list though. Maybe next Summer.

Amanda booked us for next July on Celebrity Summit. I went many years ago with my Mom.

 

[Alicat]

I glazed all of this last night and now it is in the queue to have its final fire! I am so excited to see how it all comes out. I also just bought some new glazes including hot pink.

*sorry about my toes.
** The bright orange bowl will actually be opal lustre with a light pink tint once fired.

 

[WestCoastBruinsFan]

It may sound insensitive but if I was to go on a cruise again it would be with New Englanders. I went on one out of New Orleans, never again.

In response to your post in the previous version of this thread referencing my trip to NYC. Thanks for the information on the highway. We are hopefully going to Old Town in Maine to visit a friend I haven't seen very much in the last 40 years. He just turned 90 earlier this year.

 

[TD Charlie]

It may sound insensitive but if I was to go on a cruise again it would be with New Englanders. I went on one out of New Orleans, never again.

We met plenty of New England folk on a Virgin cruise through the Caribbean. It was a really good mix. Lots of Europeans, lots of Southerners, and lots of New Englanders. We got along with just about everybody we encountered the entire week. I think it helped being that it's adults only too.

Not this year. Still on the bucket list though. Maybe next Summer.

I would love to cruise Alaska, but I'm super nervous about the whole thing. The flight and potential for rough waters freak me out. After the success we had on the last cruise though, it's super tempting.

 

[Ladyfan]

We met plenty of New England folk on a Virgin cruise through the Caribbean. It was a really good mix. Lots of Europeans, lots of Southerners, and lots of New Englanders. We got along with just about everybody we encountered the entire week. I think it helped being that it's adults only too.

I would love to cruise Alaska, but I'm super nervous about the whole thing. The flight and potential for rough waters freak me out. After the success we had on the last cruise though, it's super tempting.

I have been on 4 cruises and the Alaska one was the best.

We have been on Celebrity, Royal Caribbean and Princess...Celebrity was the best IMO

 

[Gee Wally]

We met plenty of New England folk on a Virgin cruise through the Caribbean. It was a really good mix. Lots of Europeans, lots of Southerners, and lots of New Englanders. We got along with just about everybody we encountered the entire week. I think it helped being that it's adults only too.

I would love to cruise Alaska, but I'm super nervous about the whole thing. The flight and potential for rough waters freak me out. After the success we had on the last cruise though, it's super tempting.

The flight is long.
But an inner passage cruise in Alaska is no way rough seas. Pretty much have land relatively close on both sides coming and going.

https://www.flyingandtravel.com/alaska-cruise-inside-passage/

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[Ladyfan]

The flight is long.
But an inner passage cruise in Alaska is no way rough seas. Pretty much have land relatively close on both sides coming and going.

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Why a Cruise is a great way to explore Alaska

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It was VERY rough for us the first day coming out of Alaska . It was kind of fun

 

[DarrenBanks56]

went candlepin bowling last night at the new American Flatbread in Worcester.
bowled a 97, 114 and 100. not bad for not playing since before covid.
The pizza was so good too.
Kinda sad 20 years ago it was once the spot of Lucky Dog music hall and before that Sir Morgans Cove.

 

[Morris Wanchuk]

went candlepin bowling last night at the new American Flatbread in Worcester.
bowled a 97, 114 and 100. not bad for not playing since before covid.
The pizza was so good too.
Kinda sad 20 years ago it was once the spot of Lucky Dog music hall and before that Sir Morgans Cove.

A bit west of you but this is best bowling alley hands down!

Welcome - Shelburne Falls Bowling Alley

shelburnefallsbowling.com

 

[Morris Wanchuk]

In response to your post in the previous version of this thread referencing my trip to NYC. Thanks for the information on the highway. We are hopefully going to Old Town in Maine to visit a friend I haven't seen very much in the last 40 years. He just turned 90 earlier this year.

Yes then take 95 unless you want to do sight seeing along rt 1.

A good option would be to take 95 to Portland, then 295 to Freeport (LL Bean flagship) then jump on RT1. You will get alot of Maine views in Bath, Wiscassett, Damariscotta, Rockport, Camden, Belfast, etc.

 

[Gee Wally]

It was VERY rough for us the first day coming out of Alaska . It was kind of fun

Did you do the inner or outer route?

 

[LJReborn]

Am I the only one who thinks cruises are awful? They are floating shopping malls

 

[Gee Wally]

Am I the only one who thinks cruises are awful? They are floating shopping malls

Not my experience. I love them. Guess it depends on the boat and destination.

 

[caz16]

Our lilacs are in full bloom, the scent on the breeze is wonderful, I cut some to bring inside.
I have some weird condition that started in October that causes me to smell smoke, it stays for several weeks and then goes away for a week or two. It drives me nuts, so having lilacs in the house is lovely since it helps take the smokiness away.