Return of the Cruising Bunny's....

[Bellalago Belle]

Where the heck did the morning go??? It was just there a few blinks ago!! Then I guess it's time to say good afternoon to this great group.

Kathie - I do hope Jill & Mark called the insurance company right away, so they can send an adjuster out to assess the damage. Second floor laundry rooms are a convenience, but when something goes wrong, it goes horribly wrong. A friend's daughter owned a house where the hot water heater was in the attic. Need I say more about what happened when that let loose? Damaged down to the main floor. Water damage is never a good thing.
Enjoy your day, no matter what you end up doing.

Lee - Always loved the sound of foghorns. They sound so mournful. When we were on the inaugural cruise of the Brilliance, I went up on deck for a cup of coffee in the morning and was met by a wall of white. The foghorn sounded for most of the morning until the sun burned off the fog.
That's a nice setup Lu-Ann has there. Couldn't have been better what with the stupid virus shutting everything down.

Dave - So how was the shopping trip? I still hesitate going into stores even though it is perfectly safe. And I do still wear a mask when I go into any of the stores. Loved that story about the college student and her noodle! It made our local news. So what are you saving the good watch for? Wear it and enjoy it now while you can.

Went to the Grille last night and had a delicious dinner. The appetizer was chicken & veggie kabobs with a peanut sauce. It was so good we suggested that it should be added to the regular menu. They we had red snapper for dinner. I was so full that I brought half my dinner home.

Going to G&E's tonight to celebrate Gary's 50th birthday. How the hell did he get that old?? Bert also has to see about hanging up an antique coocoo clock that came from Bert's parent's house. They had 2 coocoo clocks, but neither fit our style of furniture. M&J got the other one. This one that Bert needs to hang had been dropped and Bert did a major repair on parts of it while they got new bellows in it. It's finally ready to hang.

One of you had asked the other day how long it will take to build M&J's house. Normally, it takes about 4 months, but due to so much construction going on in central Florida, there are drastic shortages of lumber, roof trusses, windows, and appliances among other things. Now it's taking about 6 months to finish houses.

Time to find something for lunch. Have a wonderful afternoon, everyone!

 

[K2-Mich]

I took a drive to Marine City to take in the water.
Just lost my post while signing in. Bummer.
Si nice to sit on this bench and even got to see a Freighter pass by.
Okay need to get back on the road to head home.

 

[flgirl51]

Good afternoon all!!

Dave, it's 4 weeks between doses on the Mederma, so I've got 2 more weeks to go before I get the 2nd shot...June 24th is when I go back...that was my Mom's birthday so easy for me to remember!

Pat, sounds like a nice dinner at the Grille...and it's always nice to have leftovers for lunch or whenever...
I actually prefer a Timex...Jane got me one for Christmas a few years ago & it has been the best watch...I just had the battery replaced late last year...usually I go thru watch batteries like crazy!

Lee, I remember the first time I ever heard fog horns...we were docked in San Francisco on the cruise we took with Tony & the family...so cool sounding for sure!
Hope the televisit with your Dr. goes/went well today....

Kathie, sure hope this brace has not cause more damage to your knee than it cured! Mark & Jill are super lucky Eric was home at the time of the water leak...it's bad now for sure...but it could have been much, much worse!

Haven't heard any more about the rental my brother looked at...I dropped off their application yesterday morning...but they have asked the owner for certain concessions that I don't think is going to fly..they want a 2 yr lease...and they want to change out the carpet for a hard surface floor due to my Sil's power chair...they are will to pay for the improvements...but with the housing market like it is around here I think the owners are just not wanting to negotiate anything...they know someone else will rent it as is..
Still no luck getting Jane's pool set up either...she had been trying to get in touch with a guy from Daytona Beach who works in Ocala 4 days a week...he finally got back to her today with a price of $3,200 to install her pool & build a small deck...and that is without even looking at the site...so who knows how much more he would want after seeing what will need to be done to level the area...she is about ready to give up until this winter & then maybe the small guys won't be as busy and will actually show up to do the job..
Amanda & Co are still here till next Tues....they are picking up Sam this afternoon to take her shopping & then they are going to the drive in movie later tonite...
Jane & Barb came over this afternoon for a couple hours of pool time....and now I am ready for a nap...if we don't get some rain this afternoon or evening I'm going to have to water the front grass again...dang it!! Enjoy the rest of the day gang!

 

[K2-Mich]

Karen: I’m thinking that brother & sister that have rented that condo for 12 yrs “As Is” aren’t going to go for your brothers nice updates. They sound like control freaks big time.
As far as that BRACE goes….it did the damage. I get the MRI on Friday afternoon and then see the Orthopedic doctor next week Thursday. Meanwhile, I limp around like a Turtle with a flipper missing. I’m so pissed!

Feeling bad for Jane and all her issues with getting the pool installed. I bet she wishes she never bought it right about now. Costing her a fortune and way too many headaches.
Next to the sound of a trains horn, the sound of a ships horn is so cool.

It’s still hotter than here today. The weather folks keep posting RAIN WARNINGS, but nothing ever happens around here.

LEE: How did your phone appt go today! Hope it was helpful.

DAVE: Were you able to stock up on lots of JUNK GOODIES today while at your In Store Grocery visit?

Out of here for now. You all have a good night!

 

[fatherdav55]

Another Friday has come around again.

Should be a quiet day. May get back to my weeding.

Although we'll probably stick mostly with grocery pick up, I must admit that I did enjoy going into the grocery store yesterday. I'd forgotten how much enjoyment I get from looking at all the different products they sell. Down to their bakery selling bight yellow cookies that looked like sunflowers.

And yes, going into a grocery store costs more than ordering them on the computer. Either way we work from a grocery list. But Kathi did toss into the cart quite a few things that weren't on the list.

Got a nice surprise while there. The girl that normally fills our order and brings it out to our car has now been fully vaccinated, plus 2 weeks. So she wasn't wearing a mask, and it was the first time we got to see what her face and smile look like. (Excellent teeth.

) She's a college student when not working there.

And that folks is the extent of my gabbing this morning.

Time now for a BLT sandwich. YEA!

 

[K2-Mich]

Good FRIDAY morning Wrabbits. It's pleasant outside this morning......but I can't let that catch me off guard! It's suppose to go up to 90 degrees and be very muggy today. Need to do any outside work EARLY and then VEG inside later on.

Remember back when we all worked and couldn't wait until FRIDAY rolled around? Well, now it's just another day. Kind of sad if you really think about it. Not much to look forward to once you retire!

DAVE: Glad you were able to get a few EXTRA's on your grocery trip. I must say I can get in and out of our huge Kroger's so much faster with a grocery lis our house. Heck, we have every fast food and ethnic restaurant 1-2 miles from our house. The Malls use to be a big hit being 4 miles away, but I haven't been in any of our Malls in years. Just no need and most of the stores are CLOSED in them. Our one inside Mall is being proposed to be torn down. The property is huge and I can't remember what the heck they want to do with it. But they still keep building those STRIP MALLs everywhere they can. Crazy.

Okay, I made the coffee this morning and I need to grab a cup and go sit on the deck and listen to the birds while I can still handle the humidity.

You ALL have a fantastic FRIDAY. Lee....can't wait to hear about your phone conversation w/your Cardio doctor. Hope you gave you some good advice.


Later.............

 

[K2-Mich]

correction: I can get in and out of our huge Kroger’s so much faster with a GROCERY LIST IN MY HAND.
(amazing how auto correct makes up words when you make a mistake.

Just had a toasted muffin out on our covered deck. LIFE is GOOD…..
well except for my bum knee.

LEE….hope you got some good sleep last night Buddy!

 

[Bellalago Belle]

I'm not even going to waste my time wishing you all a good morning, because by the time I finish this, it will definitely be afternoon. Another hot hot hot day around here with little to no chance of rain.

Kathie - Enjoy it outside while you can before the heat moves in. Right now we have a "feels like" temperature of 96! That's too hot even for me. Add to that the humidity and even the ants are sweating!! LOL

Dave - We too shop with a list, but if I go into the supermarket, I guarantee the bill will be higher. Now if Bert does the shopping, he will rarely ever add anything to the cart, unless it's something that he really wants. He never thinks of anything I might want.

Lee - Time for you to check in and let us know how you made out on your phone conference with the doctor yesterday.

Bill - How's things going up your way? How's Rita doing? Any idea when she'll be coming home to the new house? I bet she's eager to get sprung from rehab.

We had a nice time at G&E's last night. Elaine made Gary's favorite dinner, tortellini and of course, there was a Carvel Ice Cream Cake. She gave him such neat presents. She bought him some raw peanuts for them to cook up. The neatest gift though was a certificate that in August when one of the space X rockets goes up to the space station, there will be an American flag on the rocket and will be hung outside the space station. Then after a certain amount of time it will be returned to earth and sent to Gary telling how many miles it flew in space. How cool is that?
Just got a message from them. I knew she had planned a secret trip for them for the weekend. They are spending the weekend in St. Augustine. They spoil each other so much, but enjoy every minute of it! She's definitely a keeper!!

Been having some breathing issues the past few days, so I broke down and called the doctor's office this morning. Of course, they won't send me anything without seeing me, so I have to go into the office on Monday to be seen by a different doctor. In the meantime the nurse told be to take Claritin D. I did, so now we shall see if it helps. She said that with all the allergy crap in the air, that could be the cause of the breathing issues. I sure hope so as this really stinks with vacation due to start on Tuesday.

Not much planned for today. Time to eat up all the leftovers we have, as we clean out the refrigerator.

Have a wonderful Friday, everyone. I hope you're having fair skies and rain only when and where needed! I'll try to stop back later.

 

[A’Burg Guy]

Yes, it's cheaper to hit the grocery store with a list - and stick to that list. What I''m saying is if I have a list I go in, come out and have what's on the list. Like Bert. Lu-Ann...well, not so much. She does get everything on the list and then some.
Did anyone else see the two cruise ships that have taken all of the right precautions and still have passengers test positive for COVID. I believe it was a Celebrity ship sailing out of the Caribbean and an MSC sailing in Europe. It certainly doesn't give you the warm and fuzzy's with Desantis and Abbott deciding the lines "CAN'T" ask for proof of vaccination.
Ya, about that call with the cardiologist...every question I asked him he deferred to the family doctor. Except the PSA question and he deferred that to the urologist. So why did I have to wait for his call??? Seems he wants to do another echo and put me on a heart monitor for 2 weeks. I called Doctor Silvaggio and she called in a script to the pharmacy for the sleeping issue and asked me to touch base with her next week to let her know how I'm doing.
I've been wondering about the pool too Karen. I'm sure some of the excitement and anticipation has been dampened for your sister. Fingers crossed that the owners will look at a two year rental with renos at your brother's expense as a good investment!
I sure hope that the Claritin D resolves your issue Pat. I can't take anything with the "D" as it mucks with the heart rhythm. That flag for Gary is REALLY cool! How the heck did Elaine ever find out about them?
If it's of any consequence Kathie, I find auto correct does more stuff on it's own than I ask it to do. It seems to know really obscure words that I don't want but screws up the simple words I do want. Is (was) it today that you saw the doctor about your knee? I hope they can figure out an easy solution that takes the pain away. Funny you would mention the mall in your area. Lu-Ann was wondering, once the border opens, what is a good mall in your area? It sounds more and more like the answer is "none of them". And you used to have a couple of really nice ones!
Dave, that will be one advantage to folks getting fully vaccinated and being able, if they wish, to toss those masks. You get to see what they really look like. If it's as hot where you are as it is here I hope you only do a little weeding!
I have to brown off some ground chicken to add to Bear's dinner. We're doing what we can to give hime things he will eat mixed with his food. Right now he's enjoying chicken a rice. This morning he had a hunk of a COSTCO all beef hot dog. I guess at 13 he can have what he wants.
Stay safe and well my friends. I'll try to do the same.

 

[flgirl51]

Good evening....short check in from me.... felt like crap most of the day...not sure if my lip got sunburned or I have a fever blister...but it was bothering me in the pool yesterday afternoon...I kept putting chap stick on it last night but it didn't help...today it's sore & swollen inside my mouth & the top of my lip...my niece told me to use coconut oil on it as an antibiotic, so I've been doing that all day....if it's not better by the morning I guess I will end up going to a walk in clinic somewhere....never a dull moment...hope to catch up with everyone tomorrow!

 

[K2-Mich]

Karen, ouch on the LIP situation. They use to put sour cream on sunburns. AND COLD TEA BAGS. GOOD LUCK.

Lee: Today was the MRI of the knee. Quick snd easy.
Next THURSDAY I see the Orthopedic doc. I’m not holding out for any miracles coming from him. I do have all the X-Ray pics and the MRI disk from today in case I need a 2nd opinion. I always ask to have any CT or MRI scans burned onto a disk. Gotta be pro active.

Now about your phone conversation today. Sucks when they actually toss you off to another doctor. It’s like he did the surgery and doesn’t get involved with what’s bugging you. Let me know what the name of the sleep medicine is. I cut mine in half if I have to take anything stronger than the natural Melatonin.
Hopefully things will get back to normal for you soon.

Sitting out front after our rather nice rain snd got to see a double rainbow. Nice.

How about that Djokovic winning that fantastic tennis match in Paris. 4.5 hours long in extreme heat. He’s a good Serb. Helps so many of his own people in Serbia that are down and out.

Michigan Strawberries are ready to pick. Too bad I have a bum knee. Might have to pass on them this year. Not to mention they are $3 buck a pound. But everything is expensive these days.
Gas is at a all time high. $3.15 gallon.

You can barely see the double rainbow in the 1st pic.

Out of here for now.

 

[A’Burg Guy]

I sure hope that the lip boo-boo is nothing more than an inconvenience Karen. Good idea to get it looked at if there’s no improvement.
Great photos of the rainbows Kathie! A single rainbow is neat enough but a double is just a gift. The Doc I spoke with on the phone was from the heart institute where I went for the stress test and wound up being sent to hospital. He wasn’t the surgeon. A nice enough man but didn’t seem to want to suggest or commit to any answers to my questions. I called our family doctor and she got back to me within a couple of hours. The pharmacy should have a couple prescriptions ready later this morning. Now, here’s a hoot. She warned me that one of the side effects of the sleeping aid (she didn’t call it a “pill”) “may” cause drowsiness. Um, isn’t that what we’re hoping for?
Well, time to head back to bed. It’s 3:15 “ish” and I’d really like to get a couple of hours of sleep before dawn.
Be good my friends and we’ll see you later.

 

[fatherdav55]

Ouch KC, I sure hope that lip problem and the swelling inside of you mouth has cleared up some. Did you end up at the walk-in clinic?


K2 I'm not sure I agree with you that, "Not much to look forward to once you retire!". It's just different with no job related motivations. We now tend to look forward simpler things that are satisfying in a different way. Knee any better today?

Hope that Claritin D helped you out BB. I use that stuff too when it comes to seasonal allergies which makes breathing a bit difficult. Remind me, what's this vacation that starts on Tuesday? I know you're going somewhere, but I can't remember where.

I don't have to worry about auto-correct when I write a post, Lee. When I write in on my write-mail, it doesn't have auto-correct. So if I show a misspelling or odd word it's all my fault. Sounds like your doctor's call was a waste of time. In the last couple of days it seems that Ohio's weather has been running about 15 degrees cooler than you.

Here's a cute story about the older fella that won a million dollars this week in Ohio's lottery for people that have gotten at least one shot to vaccinate against Covid 19. The drawing is actually held on Monday, but they don't announce who won till Wednesday, giving the State time to confirm that the person who signed up for the lottery actually did get the shot.

Anyway, our Governor likes to show up at the winner's house to inform the winner that he/she won, prior to the public announcement. So the Governor and a couple of his people show up at the winner's house. His wife is home and takes a peek out a window and tells her husband that 3 men in suits are at their front door. So the guy opens the door and recognizes the governor who informs him that he won. So the guy yells to his wife that they just won a million dollars. Then, being the wise-guy that us guys can be says, "NO, I won a million dollars, you didn't sign up for the drawing."

 

[K2-Mich]

Good Morning Wrabbits. Karen sure hope things are better with your LIP this morning.

Lee: Hope you were able to get a few more WINKS of SLEEP after your EARLIER POST. Hang in there I'm sure your INTER CLOCK will work things out soon.

DAVE: How nice of the Governor to show up at your door if you win the BIG BUCKS for signing up for the vaccine. Hope it doesn't change the poor fella's life having all that money all of a sudden!
And "NO" my stupid leg is still dragging and aching. This morning I put some CBD lotion on it and all I really got out of that is a MENTHOL SMELLING KNEE. Now I really feel like a little old lady that rubs that stuff on her aches and pains and comes to church and sits next to you!

I feel really bad about NOT being able to go Strawberry picking this morning. I tried in the kitchen to bend over and pretend I was in the strawberry patch picking and it just wasn't working. Why push it just for some wonderful Michigan Strawberries.

Art went on his Saturday morning bike ride with his bike buddies and I'm about to have a cup of coffee and a toasted Muffin out on the deck.
If you can believe it I'll have to have my robe on.........it's actually chilly out there this morning compared to yesterdays HEAT WAVE.
Expecting some RAIN after 2:00 pm. Yesterdays late rain was wonderful. The grass and plants must have loved it.

Have a good day folks. Come back with lots of GOOD STORIES to share.

PAT: Where are you off to on Tuesday?? It isn't your birthday so what's up.

 

[Negc]

Just a quick update. Rita has been doing much, much better over the past week and it appears she will be fit to come home within the next two weeks. She is getting so much better care at this rehab facility and we all wish that she had gone there originally. Unlike the first facility, this place wouldn't have discharged her when she wasn't ready to come home. She is very anxious to get inside the new house since she has only seen it from the outside and pictures of the inside. We are closing on the condo on Tuesday so that will be one less thing to deal with. Until yesterday it was extremely hot but yesterday was much more comfortable and today is gray and threatening to rain.

 

[K2-Mich]

Bill/ RITA: Thanks so much for the update. Good to hear that Rita is getting excellent care. As much as she wants to get out of there and into her NEW HOME don’t rush it.
Hope the kids are taking care of YOU while you wait for the Boss’s return. Enjoy your freedom . HaHa

Time to get dressed and move along here. The 1st neighbor to cut his geass just reved up the mower! It was peaceful while it lasted.

 

[flgirl51]

Good afternoon! Lip is much better today...still sore because now it is split open...but not swollen inside like it was...thank Goodness!!

Pat, I remember where you are going next week...do I win the prize?
That is really a super cool gift that Eileen got Gary with the space station flag!
How is the breathing doing with the Claritin D?

Lee, sorry the televisit with the Dr. wasn't more productive...if this was in the states I'd say it was just to jack up the bill but you have government insurance...so I guess they are sticking it to the "man"...
Hope the meds your dr. prescribed help with the sleep issues!

Kathie, that was a really pretty picture of the rainbows...enjoy the cooler temps while they last!
Sure hope they can get your knee problem fixed soon....old age is definitely NOT for sissies! Speaking of old age...how is Mr. Nick doing? I'm hoping no news is good news?

Bill, glad to hear Rita is progressing better at the new facility. Hopefully when she comes home this time it will be for good!

Dave, Hope the guy didn't expect his wife to fix him breakfast after that smart @SS remark....

Nothing much on tap for today....I'm staying out of the pool until my lip get's healed...might be going over to Jane's later this evening to help eat up the leftovers from last nights cook out...
She may FINALLY have someone lined up to install the pool...she talked to a guy yesterday who gave her a price & told her he was scheduling a week out...so she said ok...put me on the schedule...fingers crossed he actually shows up.....Barb & I have been watching You Tube videos & have decided "I" can build the deck for the pool....she just wants a basic 4ft x 4 ft wood deck...with steps & a handrail on 1 side....with the pre-made stringers for the steps it should be pretty simple...worth a try any how, cause she's been getting prices of $1,000 & up for the deck....all she will have to do is buy the material if I build it...pictures of course will follow...

 

[Bellalago Belle]

Happy Saturday, everyone! After our record breaking temps (97) yesterday, today will be a more normal day with temp ONLY going up to 92. That really was stifling yesterday when it's even too hot for me to sit on the lanai.

Trying to take care of some of the last minute things we have to gather up or do before we head out of here for a few days. We're going up to NC to see our friends J&J and celebrate Father's Day with Brian & family. That day also happens to be Brian's birthday, so it will be a double celebration. We leave here on Tuesday and will return the following Tuesday. I can't do a 10 hour drive any longer, so we will stay overnight near Savannah or a bit further north, depending on how my back and knees feel. We'll do the same thing when we're heading home. We will be staying at a hotel while in NC as both J&J and Brian have stairs to get to the bedrooms and I can't do stairs any longer. I will be bringing my laptop with me, so I will get a chance to check on once in a while. Aren't you thrilled? LOL

Lee - I hope those sleep meds help. I sure could use some too. Woke up shortly after 4 this morning. Funny thing was that Bert woke up at the same time. He went to the bathroom and wasn't back in bed for 5 minutes when he once again started snoring. Needless to say, that was the end of my sleep for the night. I really wanted to hit him in the head when he got up again at 9 to go to the bathroom and once again went back to bed because he was 'still so tired"! And that's when I wanted to hit him.

Karen - Glad the lip is better. Good idea staying out of the pool for a few days to give your lip a chance to heal. I knew darn well you wouldn't be able to last very long without a project to work on. Building a deck is very ambitious. Good luck with this project!

Kathie - Sorry you can't go strawberry picking this year. I'm sure there will be plenty of berries available at all the produce stands and you could buy a flat of locally grown strawberries for a decent price. That's what we used to do when the kids were still home, but now that would just be too much.

Dave - That is too cool that your governor shows up at the winner's house when they win the million dollars. If our beloved governor showed up at my door, I think I would spit in his face. His not making people get vaccinated before going on a cruise is a disaster waiting to happen. Considering the number of tourists who visit Florida and all the senior citizens who refuse to get the vaccine, you know another outbreak on a ship is quite possible. Even making people get vaccinated and being tested before the cruise, look what happened with the Celebrity ship - 2 people tested positive on a cruise from St. Martin this week. You'll see ships that aren't allowed to dock anywhere for sure, thanks to DeathSantis!

Bill - Thanks for the update on Rita. Glad to hear she's doing better at this place and I bet she can't wait to go home and see the new place on the inside.

Guess it's time for me to find something for lunch. I started this post hours ago when Brian called. We had our usual conversation about getting vaccinated or not. They refuse to get vaccinated and insist there's all these horror stories about the vaccine. Should be a fun visit with him next week!

So on that note, I'm out of here. Enjoy the rest of your day!

 

[A’Burg Guy]

Hey, look at that. Afternoon already.
You have all been busy or sound like you will be busy shortly.
Kathie, I’m so sorry to hear that your leg is giving you such trouble. You did remind me of an older couple who used to come int the coffee shop. They smelled of liniment and moth balls! I would be in the back and knew when Durrell and her husband came in.
Darn that Bert for disrupting your sleep Pat. Oh to be a fly on the wall when you visit Brian. I think you may need a full face mask and dark shades so he can’t see the look on your face if he starts to go on about not getting vaccinated! Keep Calm and Drink Wine.
Good to hear that the lip is feeling a little better Karen. Hopefully the installer Jane found will show up on time and on budget. Buy the material AND lunch or dinner! I can negotiate for you.
That sounds like something you would say if Mr. Dewine showed up at your door Dave. I agree with your take on retirement.
It sounds like Rita is getting the attention she needs to make a good recovery. I’m guessing she will go from rehab to your new digs?
I start my meds tonight. Half a pill and if that doesn’t work after a couple of days I can kick it up to a full pill.
Whatever you have planned for the rest of the day, ENJOY!

 

[K2-Mich]

LEE.....Can you HEAR the GRAND PRIX RACE CAR NOISES from Navy Park? It's a wild and crazy time the next few days. Can't get on Belle Isle unless you PRE-BOUGHT a expensive ticket. That's the only bad thing about having OUR ISLAND taken over by the Grand Prix. They take forever to set up the viewing stands and set up the path that the cars race around and then it takes equally as long to dismantle all of it. But it brings in MONEY to up-grade the island and FANS from all over the world come into downtown Detroit and spend big bucks.
I actually went down for a "Pre-Day" race trial one year and vowed never to go back. Too noisy and too much WALKING to get anywhere near where the race cars are.

Hope your pills do the trick for your sleep tonight.

PAT: I do remember NOW you saying you would be going to NC and spending Father's Day with Brian and visiting your friends. Who gets to watch Cappi for a whole week? Better pick up all your breathing TUBING or she will chew it up while you're gone!

Karen: You never cease to amaze me. Building a deck with stairs for Jane's pool is well...UNREAL. But if anybody can do it we all know it's you. Hope you have a power-Nailer. Or that you can rent one. Hate to see you pounding big nails in by hand. Or maybe you'll just be drilling screws for the most part.

Throw in some stairs and a POOL somewhere in this cartoon!