Back to a Busy Week - Getting Land Legs Back - Fisher House

 Shalimar, Fl    (Hi  72  Lo 55)

It took a few days to get rested up from the cruise and also find the land legs. All of us were experiencing a weaving feeling like we were still on the ship, especially in the shower.  We had to rebalance as if we were still moving, crazy feeling. I'm so glad we're home. Belize is getting the tropical storm Sara today and it's just hanging out. 

The week was basically normal. Hand, knee and foot on Sunday. Then card game called 31 every night. Monday was Wii bowling with not too bad high score 193 and while on bowling high on Wednesday was 194. Wednesday afternoon for meditation we had a party to celebrate three years together. I'm on the second year. What a great group. Left to right, Priscilla, Lois, Cathy (our leader), Rita, Judy, Rosetta, and Virginia. 

 I went to a class for making a reed star. It's not easy and the gal had two days of teaching it. I love the outcome though and it will go on my door for Christmas. (Click on the photos to enlarge). I don't know all these gals, so not to leave anyone out I won't put in the names. 

Friday morning I went with the neighbor to the Fisher House on base. I've heard a lot about it and this is an amazing place. They have built a house across the street from the hospital and active duty's family can stay in it till the soldier has healed enough to go home. They take donations for supplies and the costs to run the place. It's well worth it. They have several around the world, but we're lucky to have on here.                                             The Kitchen

Rows of refrigerators and freezers. Each room has food in bins for them to use. 

The sitting room

A place to sit outside and there's several games around the outside, along with bbq grills.

Hallway to the rooms. 

The rooms have WIFI

The dining area

The couple that started the Fisher House concept

The entry 

Information for donations. I don't normally post something like this, but it's to a very good cause. I'll support the military any way I can. 

In the afternoon I had sip and paint. This one is so neat. No one did the same thing and they were all very good. 

Mine close up

To finish out this week the last full moon of this year. 

2024 Carnival Cruise - Day 6 and 7 (November 8-9)

 Gulf of Mexico heading home.     ALL photos

The rocking and rolling was rough at times, but just enough to wake you up then back to sleep. Just had to be careful to not fall out of bed. It was fine by morning. The captain kept us free of any winds from the hurricane. They seldom ever cancel a cruise, just move around the systems. 

We had breakfast and went to the theatre to learn how to debark tomorrow morning, where to go, what to do with luggage etc. They haven't changed that except those that are able to take their luggage could go ahead of the others and that's what Mary and I did.

Later we had a chocolate lunch. It was fabulous. We just roamed the ship and watched people till dinner time and show.  Most of us in the group wanted to stay aboard. If someone handed me a ticket I'd do that. (Click on the photos to enlarge). 

                                                    The best lunch ever. 

                                             Later was a tribute to 60 countries represented of the workers on the ship. 

                                    There was also a group of kids with a song they learned while on the ship.

Mary and Connie

RedFrog bar with some fun things to get pictures. Ellen and Brandi

Rosie and daughter Brandi

All of us going down the hall to another bar. It's like herding cats. 

Thru the casino and no one stopped to play.

To the dance floor, Tony, Brandi and Mary

Mickey and Rosie dancing

Not an animal this time but a heart saying goodbye

And look where we are after dark. 

This is the last night. I will post pictures from Brandi and add some info not mentioned above. 

Mickey and Rosie

Our dinner waiters and waitresses. They were amazing.

Our last dinner together. Table 433

Pictures from the basketball area. 

Last night sunset

Above the pool area

Miniature golf 

Another animal

The hallways to our rooms. Some decorate for special occasions. 

Many staircases throught out the ship.

Another bar area

Sushi bar

Sitting areas all around the ship

In the middle of the ship

Winding stairways

Below the emergency boats

DAY 7

We got up at 6am to get some breakfast and get to the debarkation area. Mary and I had our luggage so no need to find it in the baggage area. There was a long line from both ends of the ship debarking, but all went real smooth. Once off we waited about 1/2 hour for the bus. 

I wish we didn't forget to look for ducks on board. A guy in line with us on departure told us there were several on board. That's a thing now days, hidden in plain sight are little ducks, some really small.

The next cruise started three hours after we got off. The trucks were lined up to restock. 

And two hours after loading we were back home unloading. 

It's over. A nice hot shower and to bed wasn't too far behind once home. It was wonderful trip and I can't wait for the next one. 

Here's a few couple of the itenary's we got every evening for the next day.  Click on them to enlarge.