Food and Wine


 One more day before we reach our first port in Roseau, Dominica.  These days at sea have allowed us to organize our stateroom, read and relax.  The meal offerings are rated the best in the sea cruise industry.  After gorging the first day, we have settled into our usual routine of light breakfast and lunch followed by a moderate dinner with the weekends allowing more caloric intake.  The food is a culinary delight and good wine flows freely on our all inclusive cruise along with good beverages for those who choose to remain sober.  This reminds me of our granddaughter, Caroline.  Shortly before our departure, we were viewing photographs on my phone when she looked at a photo of me and said, "No offense Grandpa, but you look plump".  I replied, "I exercise regularly and try my best not to get fat but there is so much good food and wine".  Old Soul Caroline ended the exchange with "A Life Well Lived".  I write this story with the utmost respect for Caroline.  She is much smarter and wiser than I was at the age of nine.

We invite comments to our blog and this is a perfect opportunity to begin your comments.  In my opinion, it isn't fair to read/listen to a grandchild story and not be given a chance to offer your own beautiful grand child story-  so go ahead-  share your most recent cherished story. 

"Can we just skip to the part of my life where I travel the world"- unknown

Comments

  1. Pablo Ravinowatts, Jr.January 10, 2025 at 11:42 AM

    Keep the thoughts and emotions flowing. It is fun reading and it expresses a current mood that might change over time and make for some interesting comparisons with future postings. By the way, what ship are you on? Play any drums or percussive instruments yet?

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    1. Randy and Ruth AnnJanuary 10, 2025 at 12:02 PM

      Your observation is correct- things will change. Seven Seas Mariner and no tub thumping yet.

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    2. Pablo Ravinowatts, Jr.January 11, 2025 at 5:33 AM

      You are missing a lot of snow shoveling, so enjoy that thought as you bask in the warmth of the sun. I just returned from a wonderful, cold, snowy yet thankfully not windy dog walk and I must say I am at this moment just a little bit jealous of where you are right now.

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  2. Kris T.January 17, 2025 at 7:17 AM

    I'm very much so excited to hear the stories and share these experiences w/ you...I do get to see my grandkids in the next 2 months...including adding another grandson to our family in March!!

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  3. Randy and Ruth AnnJanuary 17, 2025 at 8:10 AM

    Well then, we'll be expecting a grandchild story.

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  4. Brian CooperFebruary 2, 2025 at 4:47 PM

    I may not be your grandchild but I distinctly remember begging my parents to allow me to sleep over at your house because you let us chocolate cake for breakfast :)

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    1. Randy and Ruth AnnFebruary 2, 2025 at 5:08 PM

      That is a good story, Brian. I'll finish it, You and I were such good buddies that you thought of me more as a cousin/friend than an uncle. You must have been about three years of age when you told your parents that Uncle Randy's mommy (your aunt/my wife) lets him eat chocolate cake for breakfast.

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