Small Talk: I Like Them All, I Just Can't Choose!

[Booney]

12 hours ago, CarpeDiem54 said:

@Booney - My inner tween is so jelly!  I'm enjoying your pictures so much.  Any chance of a picture of your room?

Here are a couple of pics of the room. It’s small, but they’ve managed to get a lot of storage into a small space - a wall of closets that include drawers and shelves, and the night tables have three drawers. We have a wonderful view of the Rhine from our window, which they call a “french balcony.” It isn’t actually a balcony - just a window - but there’s plenty of room upstairs on the deck if you want to sit outdoors.

[SuprSuprElevated]

ICYMI - Cool story out of Denver

butterfly-swarm

[Lady J]

13 hours ago, Thumper said:

My Packers lost QB Aaron Rodgers for the season (probably), at the hands of arch-rival Vikings.  And I live in MN.  ?. ?. ?

My Giants actually won a game, at least we won't go 0 for 16 .

[Coffeecup]

7 hours ago, Booney said:

Here are a couple of pics of the room. It’s small, but they’ve managed to get a lot of storage into a small space - a wall of closets that include drawers and shelves, and the night tables have three drawers. We have a wonderful view of the Rhine from our window, which they call a “french balcony.” It isn’t actually a balcony - just a window - but there’s plenty of room upstairs on the deck if you want to sit outdoors.

Such a pretty little room. Love the headboards with the blue and white fabric.

[CarpeDiem54]

8 hours ago, Booney said:

Here are a couple of pics of the room. It’s small, but they’ve managed to get a lot of storage into a small space - a wall of closets that include drawers and shelves, and the night tables have three drawers. We have a wonderful view of the Rhine from our window, which they call a “french balcony.” It isn’t actually a balcony - just a window - but there’s plenty of room upstairs on the deck if you want to sit outdoors.

Thanks!  I love that the decor is sort of ornate and elegant.  Very cozy, and dare I say, romantic.  Perfect for a honeymoon.  Or is that a Booneymoon?  ?

3 hours ago, SuprSuprElevated said:

ICYMI - Cool story out of Denver

butterfly-swarm

They're apparently still here, even after our snowstorm.  Hardy little insects.  Unfortunately, I haven't seen any because my condo complex has no flowers.  ??

[TexasTiffany]

11 hours ago, SuprSuprElevated said:

ICYMI - Cool story out of Denver

butterfly-swarm

I saw that on the news. What a cool thing. Nature can be so inspiring. A swarm of painted lady butterflies.

 

8 hours ago, CarpeDiem54 said:

Thanks!  I love that the decor is sort of ornate and elegant.  Very cozy, and dare I say, romantic.  Perfect for a honeymoon.  Or is that a Booneymoon?  ?

Clever! hehe

(Sorry you don't have any butterfly bushes, Carpe)

[DownTheShore]

Yankees fan here. ?

[Lady J]

4 minutes ago, DownTheShore said:

Yankees fan here. ?

I'm not a big baseball fan, but I always root for the Yankees.

[Booney]

Hi all! We spent the yesterday afteroon in beautiful Cologne, Germany. The centerpiece is the twin-spired Gothic cathedral dating from the 1200s. It’s truly magnificent inside and out. It is still a working church, so to speak, and is the most visited attraction in Germany.

The wifi here is wonky, so it’s been difficult to upload pics. I managed to upload the one below, and will try to post a couple more.

[Booney]

Here are some more photos from Cologne.

One of the many magnificent stained glass windows in the church. Each panel of the one on the left depicts a different story from the Bible:

One of two pipe organs mounted high up on the wall. The organist uses a special staircase to reach it.

Part of the historic area of the city:

A view from the river park along the Rhine. The bridge is the most heavily travelled train bridge in the world. 800 trains pass over this bridge every day.

We’re in Koblenz today which is a quintessential German city. Depending on how reliable wifi is tonight, I’ll try to post some pics.

We’re enjoying our “Booneymoon” (love that @CarpeDiem54) so much!

[Denver Hoosier]

Once again, thanks for the lovely pictures!

Cologne is a beautiful city, isn't it?  That is where many of my German relatives live .  I was lucky enough to visit years ago when my boys were just old enough to appreciate it. (12 and 14).

What a cute room!  Easy to relax and watch the world go by outside your window.

So glad you are having a great time.

[CarpeDiem54]

@Booney - I'm enjoying your travelogue so much!

[Booney]

23 minutes ago, CarpeDiem54 said:

@Booney - I'm enjoying your travelogue so much!

Thanks, @CarpeDiem54 - It’s fun to share them with everyone here!

[DownTheShore]

I'm really enjoying your trip, Booney. Thank you. ???

[Ladyrain]

Puddy, Ocean Spray make cran-raspberry sauce?!  Wowie wow.  I'm gonna have to look for that one.  My Big Y here in MA has everything (including ready made meals, bistro seating and a full liquor store) so they'd have to have cran-rasp, right?  Am I right about that?  Thanks for the heads-up.  ***

***  This reply will make no sense to anyone here but I'm posting it here for caution's sake.

Edited October 18, 2017 by Ladyrain

[Guest]

24 minutes ago, Ladyrain said:

My Big Y here in MA

Western MA?

The MR is from Amherst

[Ladyrain]

1 hour ago, artisto said:

Western MA?

The MR is from Amherst

Yup - I'm 15 miles north of Amherst.  Love that place when it's bustling with students but maybe the locals aren't so crazy about that .  Lol.  We go to Johnny's Tavern in town.  Was that around when he lived there? 

[SuprSuprElevated]

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[SuprSuprElevated]

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[Fishy]

3 hours ago, SuprSuprElevated said:

blind-raccoon-brought-kittens-to-his-human-friend

Love this story!!!

[SuprSuprElevated]

5 minutes ago, Fishy said:

Love this story!!!

Watching the video, it almost seemed like the raccoon was meh about the kitties, but they wouldn't leave his side.  So sweet.

[Fishy]

Fashion Police is coming to an end November 27.  Here's the deets --

Fashion Police end with Joan Rivers finale special

[SuprSuprElevated]

7 minutes ago, Fishy said:

Fashion Police is coming to an end November 27.  Here's the deets --

Fashion Police end with Joan Rivers finale special

Wow.  Huge surprise that Nene Leakes didn't bring in a huge audience to save the show.  <tongue is pushing a hole through my cheek.>

[lovemesomejoolery]

12 minutes ago, SuprSuprElevated said:

Wow.  Huge surprise that Nene Leakes didn't bring in a huge audience to save the show.  <tongue is pushing a hole through my cheek.>

I'm sure in Nene's mind, she did everything she could to save the show...it was just everyone else who let her down!

28 minutes ago, SuprSuprElevated said:

Watching the video, it almost seemed like the raccoon was meh about the kitties, but they wouldn't leave his side.  So sweet.

I loved that video and thank you for sharing it. So, so sweet!  Wish the world, in general, could get along like those three!

[SuprSuprElevated]

10 minutes ago, lovemesomejoolery said:

I'm sure in Nene's mind, she did everything she could to save the show...it was just everyone else who let her down!

I loved that video and thank you for sharing it. So, so sweet!  Wish the world, in general, could get along like those three!

Or at the very least, fake it.

[Fishy]

43 minutes ago, SuprSuprElevated said:

Watching the video, it almost seemed like the raccoon was meh about the kitties, but they wouldn't leave his side.  So sweet.

I thought it looked like the kitties thought the raccoon was their mommy.  

[SuprSuprElevated]

1 minute ago, Fishy said:

I thought it looked like the kitties thought the raccoon was their mommy.  

That could be!

[CarpeDiem54]

That racoon and kitties story is the sweetest thing!

[Thumper]

1 hour ago, Fishy said:

Fashion Police is coming to an end November 27.  Here's the deets --

Fashion Police end with Joan Rivers finale special

Nene Leakes and Margaret Cho were awful, and the latest evolution of the show had too many dumb "games."  If they had focused more on fashion with more knowledgeable people, it would have been better.  I liked Brad Goreski, Giuliana was okay, and somebody had to be the lead, so why not Melissa.

[Booney]

Hello from Rudesheim, Germany! The name of our cruise - “Castles on the Rhine” - came to life today. We spent the morning cruising on the part of the river known as the “Romantic Rhine,” which is dotted with castles. Our tour guide told us that this area has the highest concentration of medieval castles in the world. It’s also known for it’s vineyards and wines - mostly Rielsings - so we saw many vineyards as well. It was a foggy, misty morning, which is not unusual for this part of the Rhine. Unfortunately it doesn’t necessarily make for great photos, but it adds to the mystique of the area.

We passed 22 medieval castles this morning. Below is just a small sampling of them. I hope you enjoy the pics!

This was my favorite of all the castles we saw - the castle and the setting are just perfect!

This was a unique spot. There was a castle built on an island in the middle of the Rhine, and behind it, you can see another castle on the hill. Those are vineyards on the hill.

Another beauty:

Needless to say, we had to sample some of the Reislings while we were here...?

[SuprSuprElevated]

9 hours ago, Thumper said:

so why not Melissa.

Where do I begin - 

Because she's an entitled, sneering little wench that gives off a huge mean girl vibe?  ymmv

[Guest]

23 hours ago, Ladyrain said:

Was that around when he lived there? 

He was born there and left in 1966 (I think)..

He joined the Army

Amherst** is very pretty

 

**Love..love Cape Cod!!

[WaitForMe]

@Booney- pictures of the castles are amazing. Thank you for taking us along. 

[Booney]

Hi friends! Sorry for two posts in one day, but the ship lost its internet connection for a while, and it’s been a bear uploading pics with the wonky wifi. Anyway, I had two more pics from yesterday that I wanted to share and couldn’t get them into the last post. After sailing past all of the beautiful castles yesterday morning, the ship docked and we were transported into Rudesheim. Once there, Mr. Booney and I took a cable car ride up into the hills. At the top, we had absolutely stunning views of the Rhine and the vineyards.

We’ve been so lucky with the weather this week. It’s been sunny and gets up into the low 70s by midday.

[Lady J]

4 hours ago, SuprSuprElevated said:

Where do I begin - 

Because she's an entitled, sneering little wench that gives off a huge mean girl vibe?  ymmv

May I add a no talent who rode her mom's coat tails. I remember when they did the red carpets , her main contribution was " back to you mom ".

[CarpeDiem54]

@Booney -Fabulous pictures, as always!  Absolutely breathtaking.  Are those castles occupied or used as museums, etc.?  They look in good repair and some have flags flying so I assume someone is taking care of them.

Thanks so much for taking us along on your Booneymoon.  ;-)

[Thumper]

7 hours ago, SuprSuprElevated said:

Where do I begin - 

Because she's an entitled, sneering little wench that gives off a huge mean girl vibe?  ymmv

Well, I didn't say I LIKED Melissa, but I don't mind her if she wants to host!  ??

[SuprSuprElevated]

2 minutes ago, Thumper said:

Well, I didn't say I LIKED Melissa, but I don't mind her if she wants to host!  ??

Yeah, maybe I overreacted?  lol  I just really don't care for her.  Like at all.

[StaceyNotStacie]

@Booney I am loving your pictures. The hubby has mentioned wanting to take a European cruise in the future. 

[Booney]

1 hour ago, CarpeDiem54 said:

@Booney -Fabulous pictures, as always!  Absolutely breathtaking.  Are those castles occupied or used as museums, etc.?  They look in good repair and some have flags flying so I assume someone is taking care of them.

Thanks so much for taking us along on your Booneymoon.  ;-)

My pleasure, @CarpeDiem54 - I’m happy to share the experience!

Some of the castles are private residences (imagine living in one of those!), some of them offer tours, a few of them are wineries, one of them is even a youth hostel (what a cool place to stay!). So it’s nice that many of these castles are being repurposed in some way.

[Denver Hoosier]

Add me to the group appreciating all the beautiful European pictures. Many thanks for keeping us in mind and sharing the experience.  And thank Mr Booney for lwtting you carve out a little time for all of we ladies.  It is, after all, your honeymoon.  ♡♡♡

[seasons]

4 hours ago, Thumper said:

Well, I didn't say I LIKED Melissa, but I don't mind her if she wants to host!  ??

I remember when Joan tried to bring Melissa onto the qvc jewelry side. Melissa even had her own line of jewelry at qvc for a while. She wasn't good at all on air.

Same with Graver tried to bring her daughter in. First she did social media on the couch then tried presenting. Not good.

Anyone remember Jeanne Bice trying to have her daughter on air? Again, didn't go well. Before things got really bad for that family, of course.

Guess you really do have to have a certain personality. Or something.  

[TexasTiffany]

13 hours ago, SuprSuprElevated said:

Where do I begin - 

Because she's an entitled, sneering little wench that gives off a huge mean girl vibe?  ymmv

That's a looooong story told with mostly negatives. Melissa is a no talent shrew hack. 

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@Booney Your photos are wonderful! Good idea that you included the residences at the bottom of the photo for scale. That castle is HUGE.

 

14 hours ago, Booney said:

This was my favorite of all the castles we saw - the castle and the setting are just perfect!

This was a unique spot. There was a castle built on an island in the middle of the Rhine, and behind it, you can see another castle on the hill. Those are vineyards on the hill.

Needless to say, we had to sample some of the Reislings while we were here...?

I found a Halloween Kitty puzzle.

 

[Booney]

13 hours ago, Denver Hoosier said:

Add me to the group appreciating all the beautiful European pictures. Many thanks for keeping us in mind and sharing the experience.  And thank Mr Booney for lwtting you carve out a little time for all of we ladies.  It is, after all, your honeymoon.  ♡♡♡

Mr. Booney is more than happy to nap while I post pictures - of course, he would nap anyway, lol. ??

[Booney]

Bonjour! We are in France today - in Strasbourg - and it is magnifique! I had French class from the 3rd grade all the way through my senior year in high school. I’m not very good at speaking it after all these years, but I’m amazed at how many words and sentences I can still read in French.

Strasbourg is in the Alsace region of France, but it has changed hands (mostly through wars) between the French and Germans several times. It’s currently the seat of the European Parliament of the EU. The citizens speak a dialect that is a combination of French and German. The city is very cosmopolitan yet has an old world charm. Like Amsterdam, it’s also a city of canals. As part of our tour here, we took a canal boat ride around the heart of the city. Below are some random snapshots of beautiful Strasbourg.

[Denver Hoosier]

I have never visited Strasbourg, so doubly appreciate these photos.

And speaking of German Rieslings, which you did a couple of days back, try some Alsatian wines if you can.  They are a true midway point between German wines which tend toward sweet and light and the full-bodied French wines.  I snap them up when I see them sold here in Denver.

In what city does your cruise end?

[seasons]

14 hours ago, Booney said:

Bonjour! We are in France today - in Strasbourg - and it is magnifique! I had French class from the 3rd grade all the way through my senior year in high school. I’m not very good at speaking it after all these years, but I’m amazed at how many words and sentences I can still read in French.

Strasbourg is in the Alsace region of France, but it has changed hands (mostly through wars) between the French and Germans several times. It’s currently the seat of the European Parliament of the EU. The citizens speak a dialect that is a combination of French and German. The city is very cosmopolitan yet has an old world charm. Like Amsterdam, it’s also a city of canals. As part of our tour here, we took a canal boat ride around the heart of the city. Below are some random snapshots of beautiful Strasbourg.

@Booney, I think someone may have already mentioned it, but you would be really great at doing a travel blog. Or any blog! ??

Edited October 21, 2017 by seasons

[Denver Hoosier]

Here's a little black Halloween kitty that wouldn't scare even the most timid mouse.

 

[Booney]

8 hours ago, Denver Hoosier said:

I have never visited Strasbourg, so doubly appreciate these photos.

And speaking of German Rieslings, which you did a couple of days back, try some Alsatian wines if you can.  They are a true midway point between German wines which tend toward sweet and light and the full-bodied French wines.  I snap them up when I see them sold here in Denver.

In what city does your cruise end?

The wine choices at our onboard dinner last night were Alsatian wines - delicious! We’re in the Alsace region again today. For our excursion, Mr. Booney and I opted for a walking tour of a town called Colmar, which is described as the “prettiest town in the world.” I should have some great pictures to post tonight.

We end the cruise tomorrow morning in Basel, Switzerland. We’re not staying on so we won’t get to see much of Basel. We fly from Basel to London and then on to Philadelphia. If flight times hold, we should

4 hours ago, seasons said:

@Booney, I think someone may have already mentioned it, but you would be really great at doing a travel blog. Or any blog! ??

 Thanks, @seasons! I’ve thought about blogging. Now that I’m sliding into retirement, it might be a fun thing to do in my increasing spare time!

[SuprSuprElevated]

On 10/19/2017 at 7:03 PM, seasons said:

Before things got really bad for that family, of course.

I've been meaning to ask what this is referring to?  Are you speaking of JB's death?