Monthly Archives: March 2025

Ending March

Posted on 2025-03-31 by Holly

that is – March 2025. It is the first of two sea days. And, like other people on the ship, I spent part of the day tracking things down, getting things fixed, and hiking a lot of stairs.Getting things fixed: … Continue reading →

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NCL Encore – Panama Canal

Posted on 2025-03-30 by Holly

here is the schedule – and I can’t upload the photo. All of which is starting to get irritating. Sunday, March 30 Miami, FL 5:30pm Monday, March 31 At Sea Tuesday, April 1 At Sea Wednesday, April 2 Cartagena, Colombia … Continue reading →

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Unplanned Sea Day

Posted on 2025-03-29 by Holly

Remember yesterday that I mentioned that the sea was a bit rocky? Well apparently the weather has continued enough that our stop at Great Stirrup Cay was cancelled.  Like most of the other cruise lines that inhabit the Caribbean – … Continue reading →

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back to sea

Posted on 2025-03-28 by Holly

Today is a simple sea day. Or it would be if most of the people around me didn’t think that the seas were rough. Having survived rough seas on much smaller ships, I don’t consider the occasional shudder much of … Continue reading →

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Tortola

Posted on 2025-03-27 by Holly

  The dock for this stop is located in Road Town. This particular island (Tortola) is part of the British Virgin Islands and is still under British Control. Or call it part of the British Empire so they don’t have … Continue reading →

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And on to St Tomas

Posted on 2025-03-26 by Holly

I have been here several times before. Today, similar to other times, there were five ships in port. There were our three in a row, one that was doing the “tender thing” and then there was the Icon of the … Continue reading →

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Observations on Puerto Plata

Posted on 2025-03-25 by Holly

We docked today in the Dominican Republic. For everyone who has forgotten their history or is vague on geography, the country shares the island of Hispaniola with Haiti. This is the Spanish speaking eastern side of the island. If you … Continue reading →

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Sea Day – NCL Encore

Posted on 2025-03-24 by Holly

I think I may be one of the few people who adore sea days. I can stitch, drink coffee, people watch. I finished “April” in the mini-village series. At the point I take my phone off line and switch over … Continue reading →

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NCL Encore – Caribbean

Posted on 2025-03-23 by Holly

This is just a short – seven days. Around a small bit of the Eastern Caribbean before returning to Miami then changing cabins to go through the Panama Canal. More to follow

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Lunar Eclipse

Posted on 2025-03-13 by Holly

I have seen a beautiful eclipse before. Very early in the morning viewed from our front patio. Watched with camera and tripod. According to Spaceweater.com – is was going to be visible on the US West Coast around midnight. Going … Continue reading →

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Across the Bridge

Posted on 2025-03-12 by Holly

the pavement and the cars heading like lemmings toward the Bay Bridge. After a quick stop at Peet’s since I could hardly face the traffic for the second time this week without coffee, I slid my car into the stream … Continue reading →

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extra company

Posted on 2025-03-05 by Holly

The youngest stopped by this morning after doing a pre-school drop off of her nephew. With, of course, the other nephew in tow. Since she works remotely, I wound up with the little guy who really needed a nap while … Continue reading →

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Two finishes

Posted on 2025-03-04 by Holly

I finished the cat, as in fully finished. Tomorrow I will deliver it, in a frame complete with a mounting hook.  I will give Noah a couple of days to stick it up, then  take a picture of it in … Continue reading →

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An evil cat?

Posted on 2025-03-03 by Holly

There are those that claim all cats are evil. This particular one certainly seems to have the stare down for sure – The pattern is called Night Guide Cat from Fine Frog Stitching. DMC floss and 32 ct lugana from … Continue reading →

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An unexpected dinner out

Posted on 2025-03-02 by Holly

I had planned on finishing a number of cross stitches yesterday, then put it off till today. And then cancelled tht in favor of stitching for the morning. Today was the last ACC season women’s basketball game as well as … Continue reading →

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The HouseBarn Completed

Posted on 2025-03-01 by Holly

YES! all 8212 stitches of it… well over 1/2 is in that barn – the rest here and there – four cows, four sunflowers plus the leafy stuff. The fabric is 18ct  Vintage Stormy Clouds and the floss is a … Continue reading →

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