September 12, 2009 ~ Last Call for Tortola! Thread 2

[ibouncetoo]

Hello from Valparaiso, Chile, where the ship is docked overnight. Tomorrow we go by bus to Santiago.

Last week we went around Cape Horn, then went to Ushuaia, Argentina, where Mrs. Woody walked with penguins. Very cool. Actually, it was cold.

Our next port is Lima, Peru.

Woody

Thanks for checking in! When I was a little girl I wanted to live in Argentina....just because I liked the SOUND of it....and they had cowboys there too!

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[iankh]

The SUN??? What's that????

This is how it's looking in our neck of the woods today...

Our road...

Our patio last night when the snow started...

Our garden...

Doglets enjoying themselves...

And the local park...

Here in Chicago, we call that a light dusting!

When I was living in the UK, there was a big (big for the UK) snow storm in 1991. I was living in London. I was amazed at how thing ground to a halt.

Also amazing was the notion of spreading sand, which created a lovely mixture of snow mixed with a soupçon of sand, and did nothing to remove the snow.

 

[Tink rules]

Thanks for checking in. You will note an * in front of your name on post 1 which means we know you are still part of the Thread.

Sophie had a photo shoot on her 1 month-i-versary but did not smile. Her parents said she was quite concerned about the bright lights. They live in PA over 600 miles from us so we have not seen her since our Christmas-New Years week visit. My favorite photo from then is a whole face smile so I will post that. She was 2 weeks old.

Thanks for asking.
Jan

It looks like both Sophie AND grandma are happy!!!

Love the photo, proud Grandma!

Well, I'm off work today and REALLY plan on getting outside and puttering about the yard....as soon as the SUN is out!

ME TOO!!!

Hello from Valparaiso, Chile, where the ship is docked overnight. Tomorrow we go by bus to Santiago.

Last week we went around Cape Horn, then went to Ushuaia, Argentina, where Mrs. Woody walked with penguins. Very cool. Actually, it was cold.

Our next port is Lima, Peru.

Woody

WOODY!!!!! Come back!!! We miss you!!! & Mom wants to see pictures!!!

Here in Chicago, we call that a light dusting!

When I was living in the UK, there was a big (big for the UK) snow storm in 1991. I was living in London. I was amazed at how thing ground to a halt.

Also amazing was the notion of spreading sand, which created a lovely mixture of snow mixed with a soupçon of sand, and did nothing to remove the snow.

But it does give one a sort of beachy feeling once spring comes...

 

[nskjerven]

Slap away baby... it's already MONDAY here!!!

you waited until today to post I see....chicken

Nan, I'm not a sushi person.

one more thing on the list of "what I like about you"

Hey Woody I was missing you so I signed up and joined Monica as her roomie on this cruise...can't wait to see ya.

Speaking of around the Horn, Willie is working on a class project on the Transcontinental Railroad. He told me that it used to take 6 months by boat to get to the other side of the country back in the day, then the train cut that time down to a mere 7 days of travel. Doesn't 6 months sound too long by ship even back then???

 

[granmaz]

Here in Chicago, we call that a light dusting!

When I was living in the UK, there was a big (big for the UK) snow storm in 1991. I was living in London. I was amazed at how thing ground to a halt.

Also amazing was the notion of spreading sand, which created a lovely mixture of snow mixed with a soupçon of sand, and did nothing to remove the snow.

They go out and grit the roads and that has salt in which does melt ice too. Yes, it can be messy!!!

 

[CustardTart]

Here in Chicago, we call that a light dusting!

When I was living in the UK, there was a big (big for the UK) snow storm in 1991. I was living in London. I was amazed at how thing ground to a halt.

Also amazing was the notion of spreading sand, which created a lovely mixture of snow mixed with a soupçon of sand, and did nothing to remove the snow.

I'm sure you do!!! I, on the other hand, call flitting from room to room with a cloth in one hand and polish in the other a light dusting...

I believe this was the biggest snowfall since 1991... As a great nation, we can only afford to grind to a halt every 18 years or so...

Can't explain the sand thing - unless it's supposed to enhance grip...?

 

[iankh]

I'm sure you do!!! I, on the other hand, call flitting from room to room with a cloth in one hand and polish in the other a light dusting...

I believe this was the biggest snowfall since 1991... As a great nation, we can only afford to grind to a halt every 18 years or so...

Can't explain the sand thing - unless it's supposed to enhance grip...?

I was living in London in 1991. I remember, a woman from a sandwich shop laying slices of whole grain bread down on top of the snow. She explained that the bread would soak up the snow and the grainy bits would provide traction.

OK, not one of the more conventional forms of snow removal, but I gave her full marks for creativity and ability to suspend reality.

 

[mishoe01]

Thanks for checking in! When I was a little girl I wanted to live in Argentina....just because I liked the SOUND of it....and they had cowboys there too!

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Jackie - let me know when you want to go & I'm sure my parents would house you for as long as you want to be in Buenos Aires

 

[ontariomonkey]

Thanks for posting the pic Jan!

Wow I had heard from people that the UK actually had snow this year but I have to say I am surprised by those pictures! Enjoy it while it lasts!

 

[pfishgirl]

DH gave me Roses.. 3 Dozen..

He is so sweet.. I think i'll keep him..

 

[rotary2808]

DH gave me Roses.. 3 Dozen..

He is so sweet.. I think i'll keep him..

Definately a keeper!!!!

 

[Tink rules]

you waited until today to post I see....chicken



one more thing on the list of "what I like about you"

Hey Woody I was missing you so I signed up and joined Monica as her roomie on this cruise...can't wait to see ya.

Speaking of around the Horn, Willie is working on a class project on the Transcontinental Railroad. He told me that it used to take 6 months by boat to get to the other side of the country back in the day, then the train cut that time down to a mere 7 days of travel. Doesn't 6 months sound too long by ship even back then???

IIIIIII posted on Sunday/Monday....YOU'RE LATE!!!

DH gave me Roses.. 3 Dozen..

He is so sweet.. I think i'll keep him..

Definately a keeper!!!!

 

[CustardTart]

I was living in London in 1991. I remember, a woman from a sandwich shop laying slices of whole grain bread down on top of the snow. She explained that the bread would soak up the snow and the grainy bits would provide traction.

OK, not one of the more conventional forms of snow removal, but I gave her full marks for creativity and ability to suspend reality.

That's fab!!! My friend scattered cat litter on her drive this morning in the absence of any alternative...

 

[CustardTart]

DH gave me Roses.. 3 Dozen..

He is so sweet.. I think i'll keep him..

Awww that's lovely!!! What a sweetheart...

 

[Tink rules]

They tell us to keep cat litter in our cars up here just in case we get stuck... for traction... (along with a blanket and flash light and snacks and water...) I just stay home....

 

[iankh]

That's fab!!! My friend scattered cat litter on her drive this morning in the absence of any alternative...

Everyone knows that you put bags of cat litter in the boot, so you weigh down the rear for extra traction.

You should have suggested that your friend uses some Mr. Kiplings. I understand he makes exceeding good cakes.

(Do they even still have Mr Kipling over there?)

 

[sssteele]

That's fab!!! My friend scattered cat litter on her drive this morning in the absence of any alternative...

I did exactly the same thing yesterday. DH went off to work and my car was parked on a sheet of ice. I needed to get out to the store so that was all I could come up with. Our stores have been out of salt/ice melt for weeks. Don't they know this is Pennsylvania?

 

[JLSE50]

They tell us to keep cat litter in our cars up here just in case we get stuck... for traction... (along with a blanket and flash light and snacks and water...) I just stay home....

Don't forget the wide mouth empty peanut butter jar.

 

[JLSE50]

Yes, I did get somewhere. After that they were falling over themselves to accomodate Sukie. Although it completely ruined Castaway Cay for us and cut our day short.

It's also nice to see that they have made some changes as this photo that Michelle found shows:

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And doesn't that look like a nice NEW sign...

What is a 'getarian'?

Someone who eats whatever they can get.

ok that's me, I'm in, but no sushi, ok???

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That's me then!!!

Then I might be a getarian.

Nan, I'm not a sushi person.

thank you, thank you. I so rarely say something that so many people think is funny. You made my day.

 

[JLSE50]

Thanks for checking in. You will note an * in front of your name on post 1 which means we know you are still part of the Thread.

Sophie had a photo shoot on her 1 month-i-versary but did not smile. Her parents said she was quite concerned about the bright lights. They live in PA over 600 miles from us so we have not seen her since our Christmas-New Years week visit. My favorite photo from then is a whole face smile so I will post that. She was 2 weeks old.

Thanks for asking.
Jan

That really is a whole face smile Jan!!

thank you

Sophie is a real cutie!

thank you

Love the photo, proud Grandma!......

thank you

Gorgeous picture and gorgeous name, Jan!!! My very precious DD is named Sophie and you couldn't meet a more fabulous gal...

thank you
(it means WISDOM and her mother thinks she is already thinking up sneaky things to do. I think she will weigh her words and actions and be a gentle, loving soul.)

Oh Jan, your granddaughter is so beautiful

thank you

It looks like both Sophie AND grandma are happy!!!

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thank you

Thanks for posting the pic Jan!
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thank you

We think she is a keeper.!!