What a terrific trip we had! 6 days on an ocean cruise ships, visiting 6 ports of call. St. Thomas, Dominica, Barbados, St. Lucia, Antigua, and finally, St. Kitts. We planned an excursion for every day. We spent every evening - fine dining, which was 5 star! We snapped some 1400 photos in those jammed packed days (some seen below). We met some fabulous people every day on the ship and even on shore. The ship had 4 swimming pools, 4 dining rooms, a buffet area, 24-7 snacks, countless bars, a casino, a huge theater-style TV, water slide, 4 glass elevators, Starbucks, shops, and much more. We were upgraded to a balcony suite, which we enjoyed very much, though I wouldn't have spent an extra $400 for it in the first place, but for $80 we took it!
Some highlights of the trip included, mushroom boulders on Barbados, Blackbeard's castle on St. Thomas, Trafalgar Falls on Dominica, the English Harbour on St. Lucia, Fort James on Antigua, and a 2 hour ride on the 'Sugar' train (top speed 8 mph) on St. Kitts. We were plum tuckered out by the end of each day, but it was all worth it. I would highly recommend this cruise to anyone! We also stayed extra days in Old San Juan to take in the sights there and we did. We toured El Morro and San Cristobel - two fortresses in Old San Juan, and took in the many sights, sounds, and food of Puerto Rico. The room at the Howard Johnson was much to be appreciated, but since we only slept there it wasn't too bad. In the 9 days away, we only had one poor day for weather - Wednesday in Barbados; the rest was 30ยบ+C with VERY high humidity which was on some of the days almost unbearable. My ears were burnt and on the last day my upper arms got very red, but I survived.
It was pretty depressing to come back to Regina to this kind of weather, (it's raining as I'm typing and it's cold!) but it's good to be home. Not keen on going back to work, but it's the only way we can afford to go back to these warm climates again.
I'll write again when I get the chance.
Thursday, April 16, 2009
Friday, January 23, 2009
Happy New Year....
May joy and health follow you throughout this year and the years to come.
Good fortune has blessed this family. Dad is still with us, though the beginning to this year was a bit of a struggle for him. After returning from a short visit to the hospital just before Xmas, he contracted a bout of Norwalk virus at the Extendicare home and than right after he got another bacteria in early January which caused him some more discomfort. During the Norwalk and this second virus, we were prevented from seeing him. Mom was concerned until just the other day when it was all clear to see him. He ate a huge supper while we were there which made us feel good. Mom's happy... she has moved (Jan. 21st) into the same senior's complex in west central Regina as one of her closest friends. She's excited about the new place... no more stairs, people to talk to and activities practically every night of the week! She couldn't have asked for a better spot! Email me if you want her new address, phone number is the same.
Scott had a terrific time in Paris at Xmas, they posted numerous pictures on the web which we were able to vicariously enjoy Paris too! Aimee and Devin have provided Scott with companionship while he teaches in Jolly Ol' England. They are thinking about Scotland and Holland in Feb. and Italy in May (flights throughout Europe are extremely cheap from London). Must be nice!
Jason and Shelley have not been without good fortune... Jason landed a job - teaching in Camrose at the Augustana College! While Shelley was asked to fly out to Camrose for a job interview with the hospital in Camrose. We are all waiting with bated breath for the results of the interview. Furthermore, they have set the date for the wedding, but you'll all have to wait until they've announced when it is, themselves. We are excited and proud to have Shelley as our daughter-in-law and we wish them nothing but success and happiness in the coming years!
Debbie has been busy scrap booking everything and researching our trip to the southern Caribbean later this spring. We are both looking forward to this particular cruise as it's 7 days, 6 ports-of-call! It's the one Debbie wanted to do on our 30th anniversary, but was too expensive at that time. With a 50% savings to fly American Airlines, we can do the trip. Now we just need the great weather to grant us the chance to see some of these wonderful islands. Debbie is still at Rosemont School and continues to enjoy working there.
Me... well, things have changed somewhat, too. I've finished my job (at least until summer) at the airport and have taken up substituting for the Board. Since Jan. 5th, I've subbed 6 full days. This left me plenty of time to help Leon and Roxene to move mom. I've also got a chance to take pictures at 3 different weddings this summer (and get PAID!) Hopefully, this will lead to more weddings.
That's all for now... Don't forget to send me an email and let me know how you're doing.
Good fortune has blessed this family. Dad is still with us, though the beginning to this year was a bit of a struggle for him. After returning from a short visit to the hospital just before Xmas, he contracted a bout of Norwalk virus at the Extendicare home and than right after he got another bacteria in early January which caused him some more discomfort. During the Norwalk and this second virus, we were prevented from seeing him. Mom was concerned until just the other day when it was all clear to see him. He ate a huge supper while we were there which made us feel good. Mom's happy... she has moved (Jan. 21st) into the same senior's complex in west central Regina as one of her closest friends. She's excited about the new place... no more stairs, people to talk to and activities practically every night of the week! She couldn't have asked for a better spot! Email me if you want her new address, phone number is the same.
Scott had a terrific time in Paris at Xmas, they posted numerous pictures on the web which we were able to vicariously enjoy Paris too! Aimee and Devin have provided Scott with companionship while he teaches in Jolly Ol' England. They are thinking about Scotland and Holland in Feb. and Italy in May (flights throughout Europe are extremely cheap from London). Must be nice!
Jason and Shelley have not been without good fortune... Jason landed a job - teaching in Camrose at the Augustana College! While Shelley was asked to fly out to Camrose for a job interview with the hospital in Camrose. We are all waiting with bated breath for the results of the interview. Furthermore, they have set the date for the wedding, but you'll all have to wait until they've announced when it is, themselves. We are excited and proud to have Shelley as our daughter-in-law and we wish them nothing but success and happiness in the coming years!
Debbie has been busy scrap booking everything and researching our trip to the southern Caribbean later this spring. We are both looking forward to this particular cruise as it's 7 days, 6 ports-of-call! It's the one Debbie wanted to do on our 30th anniversary, but was too expensive at that time. With a 50% savings to fly American Airlines, we can do the trip. Now we just need the great weather to grant us the chance to see some of these wonderful islands. Debbie is still at Rosemont School and continues to enjoy working there.
Me... well, things have changed somewhat, too. I've finished my job (at least until summer) at the airport and have taken up substituting for the Board. Since Jan. 5th, I've subbed 6 full days. This left me plenty of time to help Leon and Roxene to move mom. I've also got a chance to take pictures at 3 different weddings this summer (and get PAID!) Hopefully, this will lead to more weddings.
That's all for now... Don't forget to send me an email and let me know how you're doing.
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
Merry Christmas All!
Where do I begin...
Let's start with the boys. Jason came home for Christmas. He's excited about his new job. He had accepted the position of professor at the Augustana Campus of the U of A in Camrose. He starts July 1, but doesn't move there until mid-August. Shelley, his fiance, will complete her internship in Ottawa by the end of July. She's being helped by the Dean of Augustana in finding a job in Camrose. Their wedding maybe in the fall of 09 or the summer of '10, in Regina!
Scott is still in England. He's off school now until January, so the 3 of them, have decided to go to Paris for Xmas! Hmmmmm, I wish I could be there with him... They're planning to hit all the touristy spots, plus take a boat ride down the Seine, nice! His classes are going well he tells us and he's not complaining about the length of year too much (done mid July). He's looking forward to backpacking Europe next fall.
Debbie is still a secretary at Rosemont School, but she's talked about retiring in '13 and then sub for awhile after that. She's really enjoying her hobbies of scrap booking and greeting card making. She's taken over a spare bedroom for all of her 'stuff'.
Me... I'm still at the airport, but not for long. The job has been interfering with my social life, so it must go! My last day will be on the 27th of Dec. I've said that I will still do the occasional escort duty, only if during the day shift and I'll be back for the summer, as there will be plenty of escort and relief for holidays. Deb spends much of the summer at Manitou, so I will work pretty much full time and more for them. My new job is days only and not as many either, because I've decided to go back subbing. 6 days subbing equals to 13 days at the airport. I've subbed 3 days already in Dec. and it wasn't all that bad. I'm sure that I will get at least that much or more for Jan, Feb and March. I'm still into photography and I have a chance to do 3 wedding this year.
Merry Christmas and may 2009 bless you with good fortune!
Let's start with the boys. Jason came home for Christmas. He's excited about his new job. He had accepted the position of professor at the Augustana Campus of the U of A in Camrose. He starts July 1, but doesn't move there until mid-August. Shelley, his fiance, will complete her internship in Ottawa by the end of July. She's being helped by the Dean of Augustana in finding a job in Camrose. Their wedding maybe in the fall of 09 or the summer of '10, in Regina!
Scott is still in England. He's off school now until January, so the 3 of them, have decided to go to Paris for Xmas! Hmmmmm, I wish I could be there with him... They're planning to hit all the touristy spots, plus take a boat ride down the Seine, nice! His classes are going well he tells us and he's not complaining about the length of year too much (done mid July). He's looking forward to backpacking Europe next fall.
Debbie is still a secretary at Rosemont School, but she's talked about retiring in '13 and then sub for awhile after that. She's really enjoying her hobbies of scrap booking and greeting card making. She's taken over a spare bedroom for all of her 'stuff'.
Me... I'm still at the airport, but not for long. The job has been interfering with my social life, so it must go! My last day will be on the 27th of Dec. I've said that I will still do the occasional escort duty, only if during the day shift and I'll be back for the summer, as there will be plenty of escort and relief for holidays. Deb spends much of the summer at Manitou, so I will work pretty much full time and more for them. My new job is days only and not as many either, because I've decided to go back subbing. 6 days subbing equals to 13 days at the airport. I've subbed 3 days already in Dec. and it wasn't all that bad. I'm sure that I will get at least that much or more for Jan, Feb and March. I'm still into photography and I have a chance to do 3 wedding this year.
Merry Christmas and may 2009 bless you with good fortune!
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