Notices by DB Schwein (deirdrebeth@mas.to), page 2

Then R approaches the purser and asks about arrival time in Aruba. The purser kind of sighs and says "We're not going to Aruba." R being quick on the uptake says, "Oh. They were supposed to have a wedding on Aruba. Let me get back to you." The horror on the purser's face was a site to behold.
R then came up to the salon where he knew we'd all be, and let me know we weren't going to Aruba. We actually have a photo of that very moment :-P

This next part is hearsay, but I trust the source :-) R and Chad were at breakfast, both having noticed that they were still at sea, and both not saying anything cuz they don't want to freak each other out. Finally, they have to admit it's a problem and wander over to the courtesy desk. While waiting they hear another passenger exclaim that they've been on this cruise 3 times, and they've still never made it to Aruba!

In that tradition - in our household, Aruba is not actually a real place 😛

The in-cabin searches meant the overhead announcements had finally stopped. We were able to get some sleep, which was good because we had hair appointments at, I think, 9am and Chad and R were supposed to do some helmet diving sea walking, which one should probably be awake for!

Morning arises and we're still at sea, which was expected. Then 9am rolls around and we're still at sea...which was not expected.

R says, "Let me see if they can get us a place to do this, since we have all the people we need." and I agreed happily. C, N, and I decide to finish getting our hair done, but not immediately go back to the cabin to dress since we didn't know exactly when anything was happening.

Hair done, the three of us decide to head down to the central gathering area of the boat and check out shops and whatevs to waste time. We're in the elevator and a passenger is exclaiming loudly that her entire vacation is ruined if she doesn't get to Aruba (now, keep in mind we are on day 5 of a 7 day cruise. Aruba was literally the last stop)

The choices were a neon jazz club, a Grecian tiled room, and a third that I can't remember. We choose Grecian - because how can you disagree with ~almost~ homoerotic art blessing your wedding :-)

When asked about decoration, R wondered if it were possible to fold a towel horse, as I was supposed to arrive at the site via horseback. Nope, turns out horses aren't a possibility, but would elephants do? Absolutely says R - and now elephants are our celebratory animal 🙂

The purser found Chad and R, and offered to help in any way possible. The purser asked with a look of total horror on his face "Do you need the Captain to perform the ceremony?" R assured him no and said, "Honestly we just need a place." The crew jumps on that and takes R on a tour of the options. R comes back to Chad, and then me, with descriptions.

Once off the elevator, C admits that she made it her goal for the cruise to tell at least 10 people a day that we were getting married on Friday...so yeah, not so much with the subtle :-P We got a lot of kind words of congratulations/sympathy as the morning progressed.

Suddenly a complete stranger points excitedly at me, and drowns her out saying "THIS lady was supposed to get MARRIED today. She's the only person on this boat who gets to be that upset!" Well, the passenger stammered quiet, and the rest of us just kind of looked at each other bewildered. We thanked our champion and she said some words of comfort as we got off the elevator.

So, room chosen we all agree to meet for the ceremony at 2pm. Chad and R get there a little early to find that not only have they folded a bunch of towel elephants, they've also laid flowers, baked us a cake, brought champagne, and assigned us a flunky. They have gone way above and beyond. Turns out the fact that we were all being so mellow about it brought out the best in people :-)

@seanbala @NanoBookReview

Yes! Satire, not comedy.

@Free_Press
Failing to mention the likely conscription of any new citizens I'm sure.

@GreenSkyOverMe

100%

There's a university in the US that pronounces it completely differently than the cathedral in France, so depending on where you heard it first...

Note-er Dāh-me
vs
Notruh Dáhm

@StillIRise1963 @urbanfoxe

We can't even agree on the pronunciation of words from countries that use the same Latin alphabet. We're never going to agree on the pronunciation of words that use a different ones.

Notre Dame
Samhain
Lima

Just to name three off the top of my head!

Curled up on the couch for a #Caturday movie watching of #ThreeThousandYearsOfLonging

* November, 2023 - still looking!

Ok Fediverse I'm throwing up an SOS.
I need to get my self #FediHired. I've been applying, and working with a recruiter, but so far bubkis.

I can only do #Remote work due to health reasons.
I'm a skilled #PatentSpecialist, but also have years of experience in #Accounting, #Research, and #TechnicalWriting. Pretty much if it involves a computer, I can do it (Yes, including websites and graphics). I'm fluent in #English.

Anyone have any leads?

#FingersCrossed

@RamenCatholic @theropologist

I remember seeing they'd come out with a purse strap for it, and thinking "That's not going to work well!"

@Mrfunkedude

#Today the big plan is to get a quote on replacing our basement windows, but that's not till this afternoon so this morning it's coffee and kitties :-)

@andthegeekshall @Mrfunkedude
Bonita means pretty.
Everyone should get the chance to feel pretty, and witty, and gay :-)

@Mrfunkedude
If it helps they're not very sticky.
Sadly I found they provided zero relief :-/

If that happens fot you, you might ask if they'd give you a prescription for Diclofenac Sodium cream - or you can buy Voltaren off the shelf. That works for most people I know!

Hugs on joint pain.