Monthly Archives: September 2025

Day 4 – St. Croix, US Virgin Islands

Posted on Tuesday, September 30, 2025 by Paul

St. Croix trivia includes its status as the location of the easternmost point in the United States, Point Udall, its status as the only U.S. territory where people drive on the left, and the location of the deepest point in … Continue reading →

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Day 3 – Charlotte Amalie

Posted on Monday, September 29, 2025 by Paul

Charlotte Amalie is a city and cruise ship port on the Caribbean island of St. Thomas.  It is the capital of the US.  Virgin Islands.  Its Danish colonial architecture includes Blackbeard’s Castle, a 1600s watchtower.  The 99 Steps ascend to … Continue reading →

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Day 2 – Boarding Our Ship!

Posted on Monday, September 29, 2025 by Paul

At 6:00 am, it was already 85 degrees and climbing! One look at Mary and I knew she needed a Starbucks fix.  I took the elevator down to search for her coffee.  I was looking at the directory, and when … Continue reading →

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Day 1 – We Are Off!

Posted on Saturday, September 27, 2025 by Paul

Nope, the sounds of Alexa’s going off made us jump out of bed and finish packing before the 2:45 am departure from Orange.  Robin is coming back to our house to spend time since Bob is in New Hampshire for … Continue reading →

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T-1 And ALMOST Ready To Go

Posted on Friday, September 26, 2025 by Paul

Mary fixed the coffee this morning; I didn’t even know it was broken!  We checked in online.  When the system works and is NOT too complicated, it makes traveling easier. The system only hiccupped once, and that was when we … Continue reading →

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Normal “Kinda” Thursday!

Posted on Thursday, September 25, 2025 by Paul

We were up pretty early and began packing using the front guest room!  I put together the roll-around clothes hanger from Amazon, and it is working out very well! We got ready to go to the Elks around 11:00 am … Continue reading →

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Hump Day Has Arrived!

Posted on Wednesday, September 24, 2025 by Paul

I thought I was retired until Alexa began screeching that it was time to rise at 5:30 am.  We beat the roosters again, so maybe I will crow as I drive down the street. We headed for Mary’s PT session … Continue reading →

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More Good News!

Posted on Tuesday, September 23, 2025 by Paul

Today, we spent two hours working in the garden and then prepared for our visit to the cardiologist.   It was a good visit as the BP is normal, no atrial fibrillation.  I need to see him in about six weeks … Continue reading →

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Back To Work!

Posted on Monday, September 22, 2025 by Paul

Monday was a good day.  We visited the heart surgeon who did the ablation, and he pronounced me “No Afib”.  He did say it could return, but it also may be gone forever.  I was cleared for the cruise to … Continue reading →

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Today We Dance!

Posted on Sunday, September 21, 2025 by Paul

Mary was busy ironing for our upcoming trip and establishing her clothes menu.  We worked in the office until 3:00 pm, as it was time to get ready for the Starlighter’s Route 66 dance. Visit our dance on the Starlighter’s … Continue reading →

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