tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372726504543914139.post1686530322883647280..comments2024-03-28T21:21:50.284-04:00Comments on Coffee on the Porch with Me: I'm Backcoffeeontheporchwithmehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17618627688821849806noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372726504543914139.post-22831479658989659902022-03-19T19:58:33.616-04:002022-03-19T19:58:33.616-04:00Nice to read something from you again, Jenn. Your ...Nice to read something from you again, Jenn. Your break sounds much needed, even though a little stressful here and there. We wanted to go overseas this year, but I think we'll once again be staying stateside. Just too much uncertainty about travel still. But you were brave enough to actually do it, so kudos to you!Granny Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01129064020727041161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372726504543914139.post-33965287891837389962022-03-19T17:53:39.494-04:002022-03-19T17:53:39.494-04:00I have not been on line lately either, so I was pl...I have not been on line lately either, so I was pleased as punch to read your entry and about your trip. Ur-spohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04237644452200889946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372726504543914139.post-39453388944659007832022-03-17T19:48:59.466-04:002022-03-17T19:48:59.466-04:00When we traveled to the Bahamas last month we had ...When we traveled to the Bahamas last month we had to go through lots of protocols too; it was very daunting and kind of stressful. <br /><br />So funny about the art work in the hotel room. I'm happy you both had some sunshine and of course, Pina coladas don't hurt either! Busy Bee Suzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18115487928147732314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372726504543914139.post-41861667256788561542022-03-17T13:12:42.974-04:002022-03-17T13:12:42.974-04:00How lovely to get away to someplace warm! The big... How lovely to get away to someplace warm! The big woman in your room - now that's just creepy. So surprised they'd choose something like that, of all things. <br /><br />Karen thisoldhouse2.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03302171590212119499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372726504543914139.post-36794268780306249052022-03-17T10:52:11.307-04:002022-03-17T10:52:11.307-04:00Your holiday sounded delightful, something I'd...Your holiday sounded delightful, something I'd love.. warm sun, sparkling water and food prepared for us. Days of joy and balmy weather. Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18332613086771922320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372726504543914139.post-63572710602122644492022-03-16T21:03:02.307-04:002022-03-16T21:03:02.307-04:00A vacation to a warm sunny place sounds so good. T...A vacation to a warm sunny place sounds so good. The palm trees and blue skies are beautiful. Our country neighbors just got home from two weeks in Jamaca. Haven't talked to her yet. I can't imagine looking at that giant size woman in the room. That's unusual, isn't it? :) Glad you're home.Henny Pennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05958386938311591314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372726504543914139.post-73301834864080714392022-03-16T14:41:09.703-04:002022-03-16T14:41:09.703-04:00It sounds like you had a delightful time and I am ...It sounds like you had a delightful time and I am so happy it went off without a hitch. I haven't flown since Covid so am looking forward to that in June of this year...kind of looking forward and kind of dreading it. lol. Glad your kitties were happy to see you! xo DianaNanaDianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14298962791700019785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372726504543914139.post-87668874983581360492022-03-16T12:47:34.091-04:002022-03-16T12:47:34.091-04:00An almost empty resort sounds like the best holida...An almost empty resort sounds like the best holiday ever. And a non-binary unicorn to top it off!Little Red Henhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10779368064704797372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372726504543914139.post-16571296537807471192022-03-16T09:44:40.977-04:002022-03-16T09:44:40.977-04:00Welcome back!It's good to see you here again. ...Welcome back!It's good to see you here again. This is fascinating. I really hadn't thought about all the mechanics of flight and travel as fully as one should (though it might be awhile before I'm doing that). It would be so nice to get into the warm and sun after this winter and not being able to travel for a couple of years. And then not to have crowds. All good. Love your home-bound seatmates! That would be fun.Jeaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17482528482559445943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372726504543914139.post-61483024741498689222022-03-16T05:49:27.316-04:002022-03-16T05:49:27.316-04:00After teaching and winter, that break was needed!After teaching and winter, that break was needed!gzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08034777779347889773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372726504543914139.post-30030651705651305652022-03-16T01:03:35.247-04:002022-03-16T01:03:35.247-04:00A non-binary unicorn and his husband. LOL LOL LOL ...A non-binary unicorn and his husband. LOL LOL LOL I bet he was a hoot. Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14705051302775964418noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372726504543914139.post-32841013803517059062022-03-15T22:55:07.921-04:002022-03-15T22:55:07.921-04:00Wasn`t it good to be able to travel without the Ma...Wasn`t it good to be able to travel without the March Break crowds. Aren`t you glad you retired last year. (sorry, question mark not working)Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05224823051315463861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372726504543914139.post-22297907232763429092022-03-15T21:01:07.338-04:002022-03-15T21:01:07.338-04:00Oh, what a great trip! How wonderful that you got ...Oh, what a great trip! How wonderful that you got a chance to get away and be in a warmer climate. We're hoping to be beach bums next year. This year we'll travel within our borders and head east.Marthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07470947568183528236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372726504543914139.post-51996431890817317352022-03-15T20:41:01.801-04:002022-03-15T20:41:01.801-04:00How wonderful it all actually happened and was mos...How wonderful it all actually happened and was mostly enjoyable. Joanne Noragonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16601010208310707750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372726504543914139.post-53715760647782440342022-03-15T20:40:28.339-04:002022-03-15T20:40:28.339-04:00Sounds like you had a lovely time. Sun, warm tempe...Sounds like you had a lovely time. Sun, warm temperatures and the beach how wonderful.<br /><br />God bless.Jackiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16051183778965359500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372726504543914139.post-72560618945492363132022-03-15T20:36:30.624-04:002022-03-15T20:36:30.624-04:00Your vacation sounds terrific. The sunshine, warm...Your vacation sounds terrific. The sunshine, warmth, blue sky and tropical sea for swimming surpasses all the aggravating bits by leaps and bounds. Seeing all those empty lounge chairs poolside surprised me too. Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14473063249106111719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372726504543914139.post-66191625270079306402022-03-15T19:18:47.979-04:002022-03-15T19:18:47.979-04:00My very first trip to the Caribbean was to Punta C...My very first trip to the Caribbean was to Punta Cana, DR. Reading your words about your arrival, reminded me of that trip. As we disembarked, via stairways the humidity was amazing and we arrived near midnight!<br /><br />It would be so lovely to have the resort almost to yourself. The sand and the ocean and the breezes...can you tell it's one of my happy places?<br /><br />Good to hear about your experiences. I do have a trip planned for later this year and while I have figured out how to get my vaccine info on my phone I've yet to tackle ArriveCan. Quite happy to hear it isn't as difficult as I thought I might be. <br /><br />Welcome home!Maebemehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09706540456819503068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372726504543914139.post-89601168235103285132022-03-15T18:10:07.783-04:002022-03-15T18:10:07.783-04:00Well at least it was hot and you got away. Very br...Well at least it was hot and you got away. Very brave!Rachel Phillipshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16053924416805878169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372726504543914139.post-68057245687467808942022-03-15T15:12:56.139-04:002022-03-15T15:12:56.139-04:00Thanks for sharing your travel experience glad you...Thanks for sharing your travel experience glad you are home safely.Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15720030744345215307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372726504543914139.post-11578412627704772322022-03-15T14:48:02.459-04:002022-03-15T14:48:02.459-04:00You have made it sound fun in spite of all the bea...You have made it sound fun in spite of all the beaurocracy. Glad you enjoyed it.The Weaver of Grasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13947971556343746883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372726504543914139.post-84128058655034703482022-03-15T14:17:53.768-04:002022-03-15T14:17:53.768-04:00Thank you for that. I found it very interesting. G...Thank you for that. I found it very interesting. Glad you had a good time. To walk about in warmth would be lovely. I can't cope with the stress of a holiday abroad at the moment. Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08100301243943578043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372726504543914139.post-57666959027157940382022-03-15T13:56:30.949-04:002022-03-15T13:56:30.949-04:00Oh I can just imagine feeling that warmth as you w...Oh I can just imagine feeling that warmth as you walked out of the airport. It sounds delightful, except for all the documentation, apps, tests and whatnot.<br />You wrote a great holiday take. Top marks!!local alienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14586011850451326646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372726504543914139.post-4105622227057918612022-03-15T13:43:50.563-04:002022-03-15T13:43:50.563-04:00Glad you got away and had an enjoyable (and warm!)...Glad you got away and had an enjoyable (and warm!) time. But reading through your words, more than once I got a queasy feeling in my stomach fearing that something "bad" was going to come next. We, of course, are in the U.S. so I'm not really sure how our travel restrictions compare to yours as we haven't traveled but rather stayed close to home. Even it was mandatory to cross all the "t"s and dot all the "i"s, and you had to put in more time and angst than necessary, it turned simpler than anticipated. That was good, all in all, and so happy all went well for you. Welcome home!Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372726504543914139.post-31878149494141022212022-03-15T13:41:40.643-04:002022-03-15T13:41:40.643-04:00I think they are likely still in recovery mode aft...I think they are likely still in recovery mode after having to close for a year. They have had special weekend packages for their own Dominican citizens which probably has helped keep people employed at least.coffeeontheporchwithmehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17618627688821849806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372726504543914139.post-58700422520514557072022-03-15T13:35:23.158-04:002022-03-15T13:35:23.158-04:00Glad you had a nice getaway! I guess the week befo...Glad you had a nice getaway! I guess the week before Spring Break might not be ideal for all the "extras" resorts usually provide because there's not enough tourists there to make the effort financially viable.Debra She Who Seekshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01845703092794695023noreply@blogger.com