Wonder of the Seas 2023

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Just back home from another fantastic Royal Caribbean Cruise. This time we traveled with our dear friends Chris and Dixie Nichol, neither who had done a Royal Cruise.


We booked this trip while on Oasis as my 2023 birthday trip. Besides celebrating my birthday we visited St. Maarten, St. Thomas and of course Perfect Day at Coco Cay. This trip was all about relaxing and spending time with our friends and we accomplished that goal to perfection.

We are back to Cruising!!!

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After 2 1/2 years we finally got back on a cruise ship last month, the MSC Seashore, sister ship to the Seaside which we sailed upon in 2018. Seashore was just as beautiful as her sister.

We went for a different type of cabin this time, a forward facing whirlpool. cain, with the whirlpool on the balcony. let me tell you, soaking in that whirlpool while sailing through the Caribbean was amazing and I would book another one of these rooms in the future if I find them available.

It was a fantastic week with fantastic friends and just what we both needed. Next up ALASKA (fingers crossed Covid stays away)

40 Years...

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Guy and I attended our 40th High School reunion this past weekend. It was surreal to see so many that I have actually known for over 50 years. This reunion was particularly special as it marked 10 years since Guy and I reconnected “in the real world” and started a friendship that ended with us finally together.

The weekend was a two part gathering. Friday Night was open to anyone, no matter when they graduated at The Harbour Grill. That was so special as we saw some folks we didn’t graduate with, but also had not seen in many, many years, maybe even all the way back 40. Saturday night was the main event. I may be bias since I helped plan it but I think it was our best yet. Great location, food was so good, music was perfect. There were smiles, hugs, laughter, tears all evening. I am not sure if I will help plan the next one as we live so far away but Guy and I will definitely be there.

Reunion 2013

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Each October a great group of childhood friends organize and host a charity golf tournament and after golf party. I look forward to this weekend all year. It's so much fun to hang out with so many great people who I grew up with for a few days, we get to share stories, brag about out kids and now grand-kids for some, reminiscing and remembering when!The last few years I have volunteered to help set-up the morning of the golf tourney and then help check in the golfers with my HS friends Denise, Pam, the other Pam and Bridget. Once the work is done and the golfers hit the links we get to play, we grab a few golf carts and spend the day checking in with all the golfers, making sure they are having a blast and share some laughs (this is not a serious competitive tournament). This year Guy joined us and was my chauffeur for the day.9585441_orig 8669268_orig
Golf done, now it's time to party! This years after party was combined with the 35th anniversary of graduation for the class of 78 so even more friends arrived, more stories were shared and laughter was the rule of the night.4975071_origMe, Denise, Bridget and Pam9344853_origKaren "Stouts" and Me.We were having such a great time that before we knew it the party was over, but not our night, we moved out to the pool deck where we talked and laughed until 5:00 am. None of us could believe we stayed up all night, guess we aren't as old as we thought LOLWe are already counting down until next years weekend of golf and fun.