Hey ya'll,

First am sure you gals can appreciate Ida's comment to me, "I love our bathroom, the toilet is designed where the men have to drop the seat
to flush" needless to say she is in toilet heaven. Also, almost had to pull her out of the closest, she loves the space, can't believe she hung up all her clothes, and with the 1/8th of space left, I hung mine.

Was up at 0630 this morning running the track for 10 minutes, but felt like a hamster on a wheel (takes only 3 min to circle the track) so off to the fitness center for 30 min on the eliptical. Then into the pool for 50 laps (not that bad as one length is 14 strokes)..interesting tho as it is saltwater...great way to top off the workout by meandering over to the pool side grill and quaffing a few glasses of fresh squeezed OJ. The view is spectacular, open ocean, white caps and it feels like the caribbean at 75 at 8 in the morning! Cruise Heaven.

Well tonight is formal night, with the Captain's
(Capt. Romero) reception at 6:30...will put on my mess blues (equivalent of military tux)for what I believe will be my last time--as I retire in
July and have no more formal functions (Yipee!)

We will dine in the Compass room and will do the comparison for you Suzie..also will see if your
waiter friend is on board.

Ngaire, will say hello to Patrick and Arnold for you too.

Margo, will give your warm regards to the O'Neils
and you are exactly right, we dined in the Portofino during their Italian Steak Night..our
friends (Col Dave & Laura) have a reservation for
the four of us on 10th for the Italian Family style.

Doug, Ida enjoyed the yoga (10 folks) and then did 25 min on the eliptical...when she does aerobics (with Lexay--the fitnes instructor) we will report back. We plan on trying the broadway show tonight..

Well in a hour it is off to wine tasting and then at 1400 (oops) 2pm it is a lecture on "Hemingway".
Now,we understand why so many of you enjoy these
sea days.

More tonight or NND3.

Take good care.

r/wes