Today was a different day, We went to coffee and Irwin was having a book signing. His book "Living With Faith", has just been released. Starbucks allowed Irwin to have his book signing there. Irwin's wife Sandi sat with us at a separate table and we all kept an eye on Irwin! People were able to buy the book and talk to Irwin while having him sign the book!!
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| This is the author, Irwin Wiener, the book is "Living With Faith" |
Now, you are probably wondering why I am in the wheel chair....here is why...Rosine told us that she wants her "real" wheel chair. She said that she is unable to take herself to her meals in the companion chair that she has....she wants to be able to use her arms and work the wheel to get where she wants to go. I suggested that she use her feet and scoot along like she is walking while she is sitting down. She told me that if I thought it was so easy then I should do it myself and see. So I did...around and around, up and down the hall, and all I can say is "OMG, this really hurts,,,get her the other wheel chair!"
"I am trying it but I don't want to...this is too hard...get her whatever she wants just let me go home!"
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| This is the pile of material that will become the quilt! |
I have decided to post a picture everyday and it will be from somewhere we have gone. This picture was taken in 2009 in Puerto Vallarta! The people in the picture are from left to right....Vicki, sister Judy, Sandi, daughter Tami and grandson Joshua! It was very hot as it was in July...we all look like we are puffed up...well we were!
WHERE WE DID NOT GO TODAY...but the AMSTERDAM did!
At Sea
Today was a wonderful day at sea…. I was pretty surprised how nice it was as we make our way to Tasmania. Spent the day poolside, mostly reading. Looking forward to our visit to Hobart tomorrow. I have been the a couple of times in the past and have always enjoyed the visit. It is forecast to be very hot, 91 F….
Posted by Jeff Farschman at 5:54 AM
Day at Sea February 17, 2013 Sunday
Ahh, a day at sea, and what a wonderful one it turned out to be. As the Amsterdam headed due south, the weather actually became nicer than Sydney's. The clouds have almost disappeared and the sun appeared all day. Perfect for reading at the back pool. It was much more populated there today with the addition of several new, but very pale guests. By the time we got there, some of the sunbathers were already turning crimson and it was only noontime. At his afternoon update, Captain Jonathon mentioned that we all need to be cautious of the sun's damaging rays in this part of the world, due to the hole in the ozone layer. Sunscreen is a must.....we use lots of it even though we have a tan.
We learned more about the town of Hobart by listening to Barbara's talk. We have been to Tasmania several times, but have always taken tours that took us out of the city. With the ship's city map, we should be able to explore the town on our own. And if we get lucky, maybe we can find that pizza we missed yesterday.
Other talks today dealt with the ups and downs of sea levels, and the history of Tasmania after the Europeans arrived to the island. A celebrity guest chef joined us yesterday, Denise Vivaldo, who gave a demo of how to make Spinach Sausage Beggar's Purses. OK, now that is different.
A Commonwealth brunch was held in the Lido restaurant featuring culinary specialties from different Commonwealth countries.
We had company for dinner this evening. Denise, the guest chef, was invited by Diane and John. That made 11 at the table, which is nice, but very difficult to entertain a guest with all involved in the conversation. We were very pleased to have ordered the veal piccata entree, eating it with delight as the others talked. Surrounded by Martha and Barbie, that's all the company we need.
Tomorrow, we will be in Tasmania.
Mary Ann & Bill
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