Yes, why not try riding a horse now?
I will be glued to the tv on the 9th, too, Anie.
That's great you sit with the grandkids! Sorry you don't feel well. I hope you will feel better soon.
So How Are You Today? How's it Going? What's Up?
- Thread starter Ruthanne
- Start date
anodyne
Member
- Location
- California
Thanks, Ruthanne. I'm a real baby when it comes to cold symptoms, but getting to see more of the little ones is worth it.
I'll bet it's worth it! I enjoy seeing my nieces and nephews as well.
Hope you feel better. I'm also a baby when sick. Lucky you to be able to see the grandkids often. Mine are across the pond so it's a long annual visit and Skype.
Sunshine today - no clouds! Looks like frost on the top of the higher hills though.
Grocery shopping this morning. I've started to sort and pack stuff for our trip which is 4 weeks from today. Worried about the weight as we are taking a different airline than usual. Clothes won't weigh much as they are lightweight summer clothes, but it's unscented toiletries, sunscreen, insect repellant. Also found my eye drops and eye wash are cheaper here than in Thailand. Fortunately I can buy the shampoo/conditioner I use while there, and found some body wash I like as well.
Grocery shopping this morning. I've started to sort and pack stuff for our trip which is 4 weeks from today. Worried about the weight as we are taking a different airline than usual. Clothes won't weigh much as they are lightweight summer clothes, but it's unscented toiletries, sunscreen, insect repellant. Also found my eye drops and eye wash are cheaper here than in Thailand. Fortunately I can buy the shampoo/conditioner I use while there, and found some body wash I like as well.
You sure have a lot to do planning for the trip to Thailand. Do they weigh your luggage? I don't travel much at all. My last time traveling by plane was 1987..lol..talk about a stick in the mud..I am! I hope you enjoy Thailand this year!
You bet they do! About 10 or 12 years ago the luggage limit on many airlines was 32kg/70lbs and 2 bags each. So that was 140 lbs of stuff per person. Now you only get two bags when you are Business or First Class. Most international flights give you one free checked bag at 23kg/50lb and you can pay for a second one. There is a limit to the weight of a carry on bag as well, but I've found most are not very picky about that.
Emirates is our favourite airline and they give you 30kg/66lb. However, this time we are taking British Airways and the limit is 23kg/50lb. And then the carry on which I think is 7kg/15lb. Anything I am not willing to lose goes in my carry on - laptop, camera, prescription, phone, chargers, ipod, etc.
It does take a lot of planning for a 3 month trip. Although we bought so much household stuff and things like tank tops, etc the last two winters that it is much easier now. All that stuff is in storage there.
Pappy
Living the Dream
Up until about nine this morning, it was going great, but while trimming my palm tree out front, I tripped and fell. Must have scraped along the bark of the tree and got a nasty shin and hip bruise. Shin was a little bloody and hurt like the devil. So, after that little episode, I have taken the rest of the day off and resting that leg.
Reading a good mystery and wife just brought me a cup of coffee. Things are looking up.
Reading a good mystery and wife just brought me a cup of coffee. Things are looking up.
Ouch! Best thing is what you are doing - put your feet up and relax.
bluebreezes
Senior Member
- Location
- New England
Yowch, Pappy! Hope leg and hip feel better tomorrow. Good thing you've got a mystery to take your mind off it.
Okay, I'm getting mentally prepared for game 6 of the World Series. It comes on at 2ish this afternoon here in Hawaii. I was able to take my 2 mile walk this morning without wrapping my knee, so that's a good thing. I think I have time for a ride on the Harley before I watch the Indians wrap the World Series!
Ruthanne - I know you will be watching
Pappy - you know you can pay people to trim those trees....
Ruthanne - I know you will be watching
Pappy - you know you can pay people to trim those trees....
Is it expensive if you go over the weight limit? I've seen ads for Emerites and they look like an airline I'd want to take, real class! Oh it would be so nice to escape from where I am for even a week!! But I have to care for my pets. Oh well, that's why I have wine! LOL, just joking.
Ooh, that sounds very painful, I hope you will be out of pain soon. What was the mystery about?
Nice weather is always something I'm grateful for. We had an exceptionally nice day for Nov. 1st, too, it was 79f. I see you keep busy, something I'm trying to do more.
I wish I took walks as long as you do! I've got to kick myself in the butt and start walking more. And then when I start the snow will come and I won't be able to probably. Isn't that how it happens! Yes, I'll be watching the game tonight. My friend says that Cleveland let the Cubs win the other night so that they could come back to Cleveland and win! I don't know about that..Okay, I'm getting mentally prepared for game 6 of the World Series. It comes on at 2ish this afternoon here in Hawaii. I was able to take my 2 mile walk this morning without wrapping my knee, so that's a good thing. I think I have time for a ride on the Harley before I watch the Indians wrap the World Series!
Ruthanne - I know you will be watching
Pappy - you know you can pay people to trim those trees....
Ruthanne: Is it expensive if you go over the weight limit? I've seen ads for Emerites and they look like an airline I'd want to take, real class! Oh it would be so nice to escape from where I am for even a week!! But I have to care for my pets. Oh well, that's why I have wine! LOL, just joking.
It's very expensive to go over the limit - so we don't do it. An extra bag is very expensive as well. So I've learned how to pack a bit lighter!
Emirates is my very favourite airline - good food, very friendly staff (they have to be if they want to work for them), and all the booze you want!
It's very expensive to go over the limit - so we don't do it. An extra bag is very expensive as well. So I've learned how to pack a bit lighter!
Emirates is my very favourite airline - good food, very friendly staff (they have to be if they want to work for them), and all the booze you want!
Heating engineer is coming shortly to do annual maintenance and check on our heating system. I've got an appointment at the dermatologist to check out a small spot on my face - requires a ferry trip to get to the hospital. I'm in the middle of a good detective story so I'll bring my Kindle with me.
So, nothing exciting.
So, nothing exciting.
Pappy
Living the Dream
Ruthanne. It's a series of mysteries by Dianne Hartman. It's an easy read and not complicated like so many I have read.
The knee and hip kept me awake, off and on, last night, so finally got up at 4:30 and did some Facebook and other things. It's almost 6:00 now, so time to get ready for my daily walk.
Nothing much planned today. I think maybe some grocery shopping will be on the to do list.
The knee and hip kept me awake, off and on, last night, so finally got up at 4:30 and did some Facebook and other things. It's almost 6:00 now, so time to get ready for my daily walk.
Nothing much planned today. I think maybe some grocery shopping will be on the to do list.
Is the booze included in the price of your ticket? Sounds like a good deal if it is!Ruthanne: Is it expensive if you go over the weight limit? I've seen ads for Emerites and they look like an airline I'd want to take, real class! Oh it would be so nice to escape from where I am for even a week!! But I have to care for my pets. Oh well, that's why I have wine! LOL, just joking.
It's very expensive to go over the limit - so we don't do it. An extra bag is very expensive as well. So I've learned how to pack a bit lighter!
Emirates is my very favourite airline - good food, very friendly staff (they have to be if they want to work for them), and all the booze you want!
Hi! I don't like housework or ironing either. Where were you going on the trip?
I hope that spot is nothing serious. Where do you have to go to the hospital?
Did you hurt your knee and hip from that fall yesterday? I know when we fall we can injure lots of things. I like to get up early, too, but my hours are mixed up now.
Ruthanne, it's only domestic or cheapie airlines that charge for booze or food. International flights there is no charge for anything.
For specialists we have to go to a hospital that is not really that far. 20 min ferry trip then a 10 minute taxi ride or a bus up to the hospital. The dermatologist said my spots were cysts and nothing to worry about. She said I had about a dozen small ones on my face. She said it was due to sun. She kept telling me how great my skin was for being 64 and that it was 'remarkable'. She said if I ever had a spot I was worried about, just tell my GP to set up another appointment.
For specialists we have to go to a hospital that is not really that far. 20 min ferry trip then a 10 minute taxi ride or a bus up to the hospital. The dermatologist said my spots were cysts and nothing to worry about. She said I had about a dozen small ones on my face. She said it was due to sun. She kept telling me how great my skin was for being 64 and that it was 'remarkable'. She said if I ever had a spot I was worried about, just tell my GP to set up another appointment.
bluebreezes
Senior Member
- Location
- New England
It's so warm and nice here today, about 63, that I went on an impromptu drive up to the New Balance Factory Store a couple hours away. I got a new pair of NB walking shoes for $30, and then took back roads home, which was beautiful. I know winter is coming, but this was a great day to enjoy the warmth and last of the foliage. I hope it was just as nice where all of you are today too.
Edited to add: Just looked up the retail price of those walkers, and they're going for ~$77. Woo hoo! Always a good feeling getting a deal.
Edited to add: Just looked up the retail price of those walkers, and they're going for ~$77. Woo hoo! Always a good feeling getting a deal.
When I was on a flight a long time ago they didn't charge me for drinks so it must have been a good airline even though it was domestic. That's great you have such nice skin! I'm glad the spots are not anything to worry about Annie.
We had nice weather today here too, in the 70s. You sure got a good deal on those shoes. I know that good feeling when getting a good deal, too.
QuickSilver
SF VIP
- Location
- Midwest
Feeling happy today... Cubs won... off for 3 day weekend after 2:30 pm. Maybe taking a day trip to do some antiquing. Life is good.
It's fun buying presents for young kids, isn't it? I recall when I used to buy gifts for my nieces and nephews when they were kiddies.
Yeah, the Cubs played a great game and won. Enjoy your trip QS!