Great shots, Kathy! I loved your comment about "just like Compass Rose" -- I have so many pictures from Compass Rose that look pretty much like that.

Speaking of getting out of the doghouse, that's why I had to cook and not order pizza. ;) I made some pasta and broccoli (another recipe I learned at the castle in Italy). I wasn't particularly hungry myself...gee can't imagine why!

I'm still floating on a high after this amazing day. (Or perhaps it's just the after-effects of the amazing horseradish rush.) I feel so fortunate to have been included. I haven't participated on the board as much as I would like to, especially since I started writing for a living. And I haven't cruised with anybody from LCT yet! I swear, I am going to talk SOMEBODY from in here into going on the PG on Nov. 11 next year. And someday I promise I'm going to taste one of Todd's cosmo's -- while on a cruise.

Dena, I'm glad that Grant felt welcomed and wants to see the site. I'm sure he'd fit right in.

As y'all can see from the photos, Alan built himself a regular ol' harem. Alan you charmer! :cool:

Marcie, I swear someday Charlie and I are going to be accompanying you on a World Cruise. There isn't anyone else I'd rather go on one with!

It was a blast talking with Denise and Alan, given that we all three are originally from the East Coast. Within moments you woulda thought we were all from Queens! Or the Bronx, or Brooklyn...

Oh, and yes thanks to Masaki and Amanda for the Macadamias! They were a real treat in the limo on the way home.

Don and Michelle, I'm glad you ended up with electricity this morning. How's the power holding out?

Kathy and Frank, thanks for bringing the mimosas on the limo -- what a great start to a great day. That has got to be the earliest I've ever had champagne!

So many more thoughts...I just want to give everyone another big hug!