Eldest Daughter and Eldest Grandson came to visit this weekend. It was the first time we’d been able to get together since Christmas so we had a lot of catching up to do.
We had lunch at a pizza place, went to see the wild horses and enjoyed talking away the afternoon. We made home-made pasta and she made a delightful medley of veggies for the sauce. After my Grandson went to bed we enjoyed a taped Dave Matthews concert and another by Nine Inch Nails.
They left around noon today, but my oh my, what a great time I had!
martie Family Family
Well, perhaps things will return to normal one day – and I’m on the road there. I returned from my cruise 2 weeks ago this past Friday. On the way driving home from the airport Middle Daughter called and asked if it was OK they came up for the weekend. Heck yes! So they did. And surprise – she cooked did the shopping and then cooked enough meals to last me 2 weeks! Freezer and fridge were wonderfully full. I was off on the Monday, and they stayed until Tuesday morning. I returned to work and came home to an empty house. And I heated up a delightful meal.
I awoke on Wed all ache-y. By the end of the day it was clear I was coming down with a cold. I came home, took some meds and heated up another little meal before putting myself to bed. I felt better Thurs morning – so off to the office I went. Just couldn’t make it, so home I came where I took to my bed and stayed there (for the most part) until this past Thursday. Boy – did that cold knock me for a loop. I’ve still got a bit of it, but I’m feeling so much better. Middle Daughter and family arrived on Thursday and she spent Friday cooking again. My fridge and freezer are almost overflowing:
And if you know me, this is a very unusual sight as I’m generally out of almost everything! Now the only thing I have to decide is which lovely meal I fancy each day. THANK YOU STEPH!!
Before I came down with THE COLD I ordered a new computer. 27″ iMac. It came while I was sick and I couldn’t even get it out of the box. But I’m happy to report that it’s now resting on my desk. I’ve spent most of yesterday afternoon and evening as well as today getting my software transferred from my MacBook to the new machine and tidying up my photos, transferring them. And fixing my photoblog which decided to be a bit persnickety.
It’s a bit dark because of the lighting in my room — and a bit grainy because of the high ISO, but you get the idea. My second monitor will be connected as soon as the mini adapter arrives later this week.
Back to work tomorrow – and I’d really rather be home playing.
martie computers computers
Yesterday we were at Grand Turk. Our last stop before arriving in Florida tomorrow. I had decided to stay on-board the ship and was so lucky that when we docked my balcony faced the island. Beach, and not much else, greeted us. I enjoyed the day on my balcony, knitting, reading and watching the folks play in the ocean.
Today we are sailing for Florida, no stops, and will arrive early in the morning. The ocean is a beautiful blue, the sun is shining. Waves are rough and the boat is rocking and rolling! And it’s cold – probably not really cold, but after the heat and the humidity of the Caribbean it feels cold.
I will take advantage of today to enjoy the views and relax. Tomorrow will be tiring – flying across the country (5+ hours) and then driving home (3+hours). But it will be good to be in my own bed, resting my head on my own pillow and being with my pets.
This has been a wonderfully relaxing trip – and a great opportunity to catch up with old friends.
martie Travel
Today I awoke before the sun was up, just as we were pulling into the harbor in San Juan. I love the way light plays across the water, don’t you?
And today we visited a rain forest…
And tonight another gorgeous sunset ended the day…
May you also enjoy smooth sailing…
martie Travel Sailing, vacation
Yesterday we were in (at?) St Kitts. We hired a taxi and had a great tour, seeing the sights and learning some interesting things about the history. The Atlantic has breath-taking waves…
But I think the most amazing sight was this spot, where the Atlantic was on the left and the Caribbean Sea on the right…
Today was St Thomas, a true shopper’s heaven. Since we were planning on looking for a camera for my friend I knew we wouldn’t be doing a lot of sight-seeing so I left my camera in the room. It was such fun to look at the camera gear and to have someone else do the spending!
But this morning I awakened to this sight (can you see that the yacht furthest out actually has a helicopter on it too?)…
And this evening, as we were about to depart amid darkening sky – this water plane made a landing!
St Thomas was beautiful – as all of the islands have been so far. But there is a TON of money in St Thomas!
martie Travel Sailing, vacation