Part 1…Emergency evacuation off a cruise ship…
On numerous cruises, a seriously ill patient has been evacuated by a medical helicopter and transported to the closest medical facility for...
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The past 24 hours…Typical busy day while in Minnesota…
A photo we posted on June 7, 2013, as our ship pulled into port. See the post here. Yesterday, Tom started early,...
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We’re back!…Repost of a story 10 years ago…Lava coming…
Here is a clarification of the name of the Big Island of Hawaii: The Big Island is the nickname for the island of...
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Birthday party last night…Heading to see granddaughter at 11:30…
Again, I am rushing this morning to leave for Chaska to go see Maisie. With Tom feeling better and no longer contagious,...
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He’s doing better! Whew! What a relief!!!…Back to our busy schedule…
I hoped he was on the mend when I didn't hear Tom coughing much during the night. When he got up, he...
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We need new phones and a possible new plan…Delightful dinner out with my granddaughter, at a favorite old location on Lake Minnetonka…
Today, I am rushing to get the post done and uploaded. Soon, we'll be heading out to Verizon and T-Mobile phone...
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Cleveland Clinic update… Fantastic evening with my son Greg and family…
While we were on the challenging road trip from California to Minnesota, I received a notice for a few bills for...
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Tom’s fantastic time with his kids at the cabin…Last evening with Tom’s family at Billy’s Bar & Grill…
I didn't go up north with Tom, Tammy, and TJ, knowing it was important for Tom to spend quality time with...
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Daytime get together with Tom and a few guys from work…Another evening with family…
Tom didn't order dinner last night when we met Tammy, Tracy, and Vincent at Pizza Luce for dinner and trivia. He could...
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Photo of Tom’s family at Billy’s Bar & Grill…
Sorry about the less-than-ideal photos we're posting today. From where I was seated, locked in place by other diners and family...
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