"Make It An Even Dozen" May 3, 2024

[Bob cruise director]

On shore with more than a little guidance from @Wendy Walker

[Bob cruise director]

Late start, but made it in short order. I was able to avoid the symphony of Discord notifications/traffic this afternoon, which was affecting my golf swing.

@Abide: "Golf is a particularly severe strain upon the amiability of the average person's temper, and in no other game, except bridge, is serenity of disposition so essential. No one easily ruffled can keep a clear eye on the ball ... In golf it is safe to say that he who loses his temper is pretty sure to lose the game."
From "Emily Post's Etiquette," 1929 edition (collecting old etiquette books is one of my odder hobbies)

@Wendy Walker A couple of questions - 1) are there any new etiquette books? 2) how big is your collection?

[Henry Paul]

Hangin' with Isaac while waving at all the beach cavorting Muggles

[WDunbar]

On shore and enjoying the hot sand underfoot!

[Bob cruise director]

Good Friday morning muggles

A tricky one from Matt - in the category of SAD

So far we have 3 on the ship and 91 on the shore.

And don't forget the 4:30 zoom session today

[Scooby]

On shore, hope it's the right one. Can i confirm via PM with some1?

--- update: yup, on the right shore! Thanks Zooanimalsonwheels ---

[Joe Ross]

Forgot to post myself as on the shore, last night.

(collecting old etiquette books is one of my odder hobbies)

Please share the photos of your other odder udder hobby!

[billkatz]

Safely on shore!

[sjm]

Relatively quick swim to the shore today!

[Joe]

I haven't had any time to do much, but I don't see anything yet. I expect this will be one of those "Magic Eye" ones where you look at it and look at it and then all of a sudden you see it. At least I hope so.

[C=64]

At sea and not able to spend more time thinking about it this weekend.

[DebPal]

Amazingly ashore!!! This is the first one I’ve ever gotten since I’ve been at this for the last 4 months! It popped right out to me and, as I’ve said, that has never happened.

[hoover]

Late start, but made it in short order. I was able to avoid the symphony of Discord notifications/traffic this afternoon, which was affecting my golf swing.

@Abide: "Golf is a particularly severe strain upon the amiability of the average person's temper, and in no other game, except bridge, is serenity of disposition so essential. No one easily ruffled can keep a clear eye on the ball ... In golf it is safe to say that he who loses his temper is pretty sure to lose the game."
From "Emily Post's Etiquette," 1929 edition (collecting old etiquette books is one of my odder hobbies)

I have one called Welcome aboard; an informal guide for the naval officer's wife that my mom got when she and my dad were newlyweds: https://search.worldcat.org/title/1314695 I borrowed it for the nostalgic humor value and never gave it back. It has helpful stuff like how to address the CO and his (it was always a his) wife, proper seating and table settings, etc.

[femullen]

Standing in knee-deep water just a wee bit offshore. Have sent The Smarter Half an SOS.

Wonder if I can get Isaac to drift a glass o' sumpm to me in a life ring.

Ahoy, Isaac!

[girubato1]

*Just* missed Page One!! Only 22 hours late!
Onshore! Bombay Sapphire G&T if you please.

[Nlobb]

Ashore!!

[JeffS]

Ashore! G&T for Friday Happy Hour.

[FatJack]

On shore! (i think)

[Wordnerd23]

I see most of what I think I need, but not all of it…so I could be wrong. Help!

[ray]

I see so many made it to the beach - I'm embarrassed to say I'm not seeing anything. Still no clue what the title means. Can I get a gentle nudge please?