Thursday, April 26, 2007
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DAVID!
The big 19. Congratulations! I shall have our table on the cruise ship sing for you tonight. Speaking of eating, the food is fantastic and the choices are many. For example, tonight I have chosen the Melon Prosciutto as my starter, the Asparagus & Brie Tart as my entrée, and the BBB for desert. (Bananas, Baileys, and Brulee) Last night I tried the eggplant and roasted vegetables risotto as my entrée. Escargot, lobster bisque, cheese plates…..it goes on and on. It will be amazing if I don’t gain weight on this trip.
Tried something different last night, by registering for the art auction that was held today. Jamie, you would have been impressed. The sold contemporary and masters pieces of artwork. Two actual Rembrandt etchings were sold. Several Peter Max’s, and even two Kinkades. No, I didn’t buy anything, but I won several items including a cool blue led flashlight, a cool travel alarm and calendar, and a Little Mermaid watch. Along with those items, I won a piece of Anatole Kransnyansky work and Emile Bellet complete with certificate of authenticity. More art classes will be held tomorrow and two more auctions later in the cruise.

Today’s pics were taken yesterday and show most of the Splendour of the Seas and the incredible blue waters around Key West. You can walk from the Atlantic to the Gulf in about 15 minutes if you’re in Key West.
The other two pics are some of the many people that I am meeting on the cruise ship. I believe the captain said that there were people from over 30 different countries on board. You might note in the one picture, I’m sporting the next big, no huge, new fashion in tie wear, The NEXTIE. Go to NEXTIE.com and find out more about this really fine piece of jewelry that is about to be released. My thanks goes to my good friend in Santa Barbara, Bart Dickens for not only inventing the NEXTIE, but allowing me to wear it on this cruise. I had not gone 200 yards out of my cabin, when I got the first comment and compliment. More on that later.