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[madbaker]

We had dinner with my dad yesterday. I'm trying to schedule more time with him - not least because he's given up his car so he can't get out beyond his (now-reduced) ability to walk. He has been craving pizza, so we went to a neighborhood joint. It was fine; not spectacular, but perfectly serviceable for a local pizza place. For my dad, it's more about the memories. He used to go there regularly with his girlfriend and a next-door neighbor, both of whom are no longer alive.

My dad also mentioned that he'd kind of like to go on an Alaska cruise. We are at least going to investimagate that; it would be a good gift for him if it's something we can afford or at least swing. The wife also mentioned seeing if her mom would fly back here as we rarely see her, since she's on the other coast. That might require three rooms, a suite, or some combination. My dad might be okay with sharing a room with the wife's mom.

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[joycebre]

I'll be writing about my upcoming cruise in Alaska. We're using a travel agent. I recommend using one, it makes things easier. If you check out the Norwegian Cruise Line website, you can get a good idea of what's offered. Many of the excursions are rated low to moderate effort, like the bus and railroad trips. The cruise season is short, I think just April through September. The cruise I'm doing is the last cruise of the season, ending October 2nd.