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Celia-we are heading to Helsinki, Finland next. Yes, that was Indonesian Rijfstafel. DH was born in Indonesia and was named after a Dutch friend of his father. DH really misses Indonesian food...could you tell? Ha! My girls and I love the food too. I didn't see the Cafe Terrace at the museum either. Ooh have fun in NY. DH is really not into museums. He went just for us. DD2 and I spent 2& 1/2 hours at the Van Gogh. DD1 spent about an hour. DH spent half an hour or maybe less. He must have run through all the 3 floors of art works. Ha! Poor guy. He spent the two hours waiting downstairs people watching. His comment: I have seen better arts.
Junie, the pancake is eaten at breakfast or as a dessert. Kirby is such a sweet boy. Go to to run. Boarding cruise today. Will be off the grid.
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Almost forgot....we saw the outside of Anne Frank museum. Line was also quite long. DD's friend who studied in Amsterdam told her that most of the original furnitures were removed and line is super long so you won't get the feel of their stay there.
Here are the photos of what it is like on the outside today....never mind. Internet is super slow
The lady in orange stands right in front of the house.
View from the other side of the canal. The tree is right in front of the home.
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Photos from our canal cruise.
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Sorry data is really slow. Can't seem to upload morepictures. Not sure when I will get access to wifi again.
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The heat this week has really kicked the crud out of me. Haven't been able to sleep very well. It's been taking me over an hour to get to sleep. Might just grab a nap a little later
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Junie B this is St. Anne's, Shandon, Cork City
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Here's a 1 min video showing some English people doing the bell ringing, (you can see the sheets showing you how to ring some popular tunes in the background). The closing seconds of the video gives you an idea of sound from outside. I stayed a few days with some friends years ago who were at that time livving right by the church. It was so funny to hear twinkle twinkle or baa baa black sheep ringing out from time to time
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Loverly, When I saw the Anne Frank house, I was impressed by the small rooms so many people were hiding in. I don't recall any furniture. It did have a presence you could feel. My DH is the opposite of yours. I won't go to a museum with him unless it will close within my time tolerance. It's the only way to get him out. He was at the British Museum in London and I left, walked to the airline office, reconfirmed our tickets, and walked back. He was still looking. When I worked at Holland America Cruise Line, a lot of the top brass had connections to Indonesia. Several had been in Japanese prison camps.
Feline, What fun to hear BaaBaa from a church! I would think it would get old if you lived nearby. There's a church about a block from us that rings bells when school or mass starts. I feel like I'm in the Middle Ages when I realize I'm telling time by the church bell.
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I often hear church bells in the distance when I am outside tending to laundry or taking Jackson outside. We have two churches that are not far and I am always trying to figure which the sounds of the bells is coming from.
I have been to the British Museum and I felt that I could have spent hours there just looking at everything.
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Lover, how exciting to see so many beautiful places. I love looking at all of the different architecture. I may have been one in a different life lol
Junie, great to hear from you and Kirby!
Sassy, you finally get to use your new tub how exciting! I can't wait to see more pictures of your remodel.
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British Museum is wonderful. I'm very partial to the Egyptian cat sculptures. I also love the Clocks & Watches exhibition. Never get tired of re-visiting it.
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I was even in my element when my group went to the remains of the Romans Baths in Bath.
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Feelingfeline. Love the cat meme.
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Yep. Swore Princess looked at me as if to say "I am a Goddess, you must worship me!" lol
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Today's tub lesson. The towel needs to be in the same room
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Mags, talked to Phyllis, her Palliative Care group suggested the Ritalin 5 mg. Already forgot timing dose. Shucks. Damn. This is a gleaning thing. People have a response to a drug, then it spreads like wild fire. Fatigue in the Cancer group is high, fatigue in the fibro group is high. Oh well, seems to me it's time to talk, Yaya
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Feline ~ So even a God is not immune to the power of the box? Love it! I shall be prepared should I find myself the target of the wrath of Bast. 😸
Sassy ~ no towel? Oh the horror! Where was it? You don't have a bad kitty to blame....
Where was Donnie during this crisis?
Sigh.... Remember when life was simpler?
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Sas, Mags & Junie.............. toying with the ìdea a of starting a new topic for those of us with BC and Fibro/CFS. Our symptoms can vary wildly as can our reactions to meds and treatments. Ahh... but if we can find those things we may have in common for some better QOL, how cool? Any thoughts, anyone?
Mags ~ spoke to my insurance company's pharmacist for required "Xeloda Counciling" Best thing I learned? Timing for the darn pills! Every 12 hours is the preferred. But....... 8 to 10 hours is acceptable. Been soo stressed over the scheduling. Still striving for every 12 hours but it is hard!
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SHEP, Hahaha..........I had to walk through the house wet
Shep, keep the discussion here. Please, we are all in the same boat with the same problems. What I tried to point out earlier is ------the negation of talking the negation of discourse caused the talk herE to devolve to the weather.
WE ARE MORE THAN THE WEATHER, WE ARE LOVELY WOMEN THAT ARE MUYLTIDIMENSIONAL. THAT HAVE OPINIONS ON EVERYTHING AND ARE EXCITING, BITCHY, AND WONDERFUL. WE DON'T HAVE TO GO SOMEWHERE ELSE TO EXPRESS WHAT WE BELIEVE AND HOLD DEAR. DO IT HERE. BE SO OFF THE WALL THAT WE ARE ADMIRED FOR ARE COURAGE TO BE DIFFERNET
That and 10 cents won't get you a cup of coffee........Dad's old saying when you got on a rant
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Stay here we will then Sas !
To be truthful, I am not too fond of some of the super specialized threads. There are a few that have become social hangouts and have totally strayed from the original topic. A few others are nothin' but spitting contests over who has it toughest. They ignore science and proven facts.
If someone starts a topic "All About Runny Noses - Solutions, Ideas, Suggestions" and then the following discussion is about everything but runny noses, what's the point?
I do wish there were locked topics - like a "library"- to serve as filtered, organized sources of relevant information to the topic at hand. Easy to find, accurate information. So much gets lost as threads continue. Just think of all the housekeeping time you could save Sas! Keep the original topic discussion open but be able to refer to the "library" version of the topic.
Most importantly, I do like all of us's. We can be so, so smart and so, so silly. I could gush on and on but ya'll know how special each of you are 💞
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Speaking of special ladies......
Where is Eeyore? I do hope the wind blows her our way, even for just a little bit.
Eeyore, are you out there? Thinking of you and sending gentle ((hugs)) along with prayers for comfort and healing. 🙏 🎈
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Wow! Four posts in one day! Somebody is feeling better (I hope). Wish we could pull Eeyore from under the gray cloud and get her to stay above it even for a little while.
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Ms. Sas, amazing how we still have much to learn.
Need to get off the internet now. Cruising and sharing purchased data with DH. He needs to work. BBL.
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Still upset with my mom over this last week so I called her yesterday to tell her that and all I got was her stinking voicemail which she never checks, so she will never get the politely worded but very unhappy message I left her. Hubby even called her yesterday but she still hadn't apologized for not saying anything to us this week for our anniversary. He knows how deep down I am hurt over it and said not to say anything to my mom and stepfather for their anniversary next month. I think I will say Happy Anniversary and make a sarcastic remark about how at least they got that when mine wasn't even acknowledged by them, followed by a quick end to the call!
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Internet is painfully slow.
Feline, that was too tempting for the goddess Bastet! Hah! Good one.
Ms. Wren, I think I will get along with your DH
I can spend hours and hours in a museum examining and reading everything. I don't like to rush and can't really fully enjoy if someone is waiting for me. I can see myself going to the museum alone. Good for you for being productive while you waited for him. You used to work for Holland America Cruise Line? How exciting! What did you do for them? You must have met a lot of interesting people all over the world. Were these top military officials Dutch or Indo (Eurasian)? I have read that many Dutches and Indos had to leave the county after the Republic of Indonesia became an independent state. Regarding Anne Frank, can you imagine living in a small space with other strangers? You could feel a presence? Neat! I couldn't help but feel sad for her family and the Jewish people as I walk down the street she once walked. Hatred is ugly. Ms. Sas, QOL is so important. Wonder about the number of patients who are being prescribed Adderal or Ritalin for fatigue related to cancer treatments, Fibromyalgia, ect..
I would love to visit Netherlands again. Didn't get a chance to explore the outskirts. People here are tall and thin. Maybe because they are more active than us Americans. A lot of people bike. The Dutch in Amsterdam are very skillful on the bike. I have seen quite a few people texting while bicycling. Here is one:
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Loverly, that picture reminded me of this. I laugh every time.
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I agree Sassy and ShepK, I've joined a lot of threads for the information within and by the time I get through 20 or 30 pages it has nothing to do with the topic.
Lover, I'm enjoying all the pictures! Such wonderful eye candy!
It's storming here, music to my ears!
Praying everyone has a wonderful Sunday! I wanted to surprise my mom by picking her up and taking her to church this morning but the radar looks pretty intimidating for that time. We'd be soaked by the time we got to the car.
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Lori, glad you enjoy the photos. In Helsinki, Finland with weak connection.
Helsinki Cathe
Senate Square
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