Thanks for joining Coco and me for The Ultimate Coffee Date today. I will be joining you all at sea! The hubs and I set sail yesterday from Vancouver cruising our way to Alaska. I might be a little late for coffee but please save me a cup or two. I’ve got lots to share with you all today so let’s get right to it.
September Ultimate Coffee Date At Sea
If we were having coffee, I would tell you…The hubs and I are on our first Empty Nester trip. We arrived in Vancouver late Thursday and boarded our 11 day cruise to Alaska yesterday. Go big or go home right?! I suspect I will be posting a ridiculous amount of photos over the next two weeks so stay tuned for those.
If we were having coffee, I would tell you…In true runner form, I signed up for a city running tour in Vancouver yesterday. Can’t wait to share all the details of this fun adventure with you all. I will be posting a full review next week. Vancouver is such a fun, vibrant city. I wish we had more time there.
If we were having coffee, I would tell you…I have a philosophical ban on all things pumpkin until October. You won’t see me posting any pumpkin recipes until at least mid October. I saw this display at the beginning of August next to all the Halloween candy. Seriously! Why can we not enjoy the season we are in?
If we were having coffee, I would tell you….Have you ever noticed that once you talk about a place or a topic with someone, it all the sudden starts to pop up on your social media feed. It’s almost like someone is listening! Is it just me or does this happen to you?
Coco says
LOL, Google ^is^ listening! That’s how all those ads work! I loved visiting Vancouver. I bet it’s cooler there too. And in Alaska. Looking forward to following you on your trip.
Deborah Brooks says
It’s so much cooler it feels fantastic! We are at sea today -tomorrow starts all the fun activities
Kimberly Hatting says
I am so envious of your high sea adventures!! I look forward to seeing “all the photos” you predicted you’ll be posting. And like you said, I have also had that eery experience where things start showing up on social media right after you’d chatted with people about them….#twilightzone
Deborah Brooks says
More photos to come tomorrow we are at sea today. It is weird how things pop up like that!
Laurie says
Wow! The Alaska cruise sounds wonderful. I am sure you will have a great time. I LOVED Vancouver. we were there 4 years ago and spent about 5 days exploring the city. It’s the most international city I have ever been in, including NYC. People from all parts of the world are there.
Agree with you on the pumpkin spice thing too. Way overdone! 🙂
Deborah Brooks says
Vancouver was a great city wish we had had an extra day there!
[email protected] says
Have a great trip and enjoy the race!
Deborah Brooks says
So far so good thanks
Barrie Mooney says
Have so much fun! Alaska is on my bucket list for sure! Can’t wait to see the pics~
Deborah Brooks says
Thanks so far so good!
Michelle @ Running with Attitude says
Good for you for signing up for a running tour – great way to see a new city! I’ll look forward to seeing your trip photos. Alaska is definitely on my “must see” list! Hope you have a wonderful trip!
Deborah Brooks says
The running tour was fabulous! More to come on that soon
Wendy says
I’ve been getting that big brother feeling every time I do a Google search! I barely start typing and Google knows what I’m looking for. Creepy, right?
Enjoy your trip! I’m so jealous. I’d love to go to Alaska. Post away!
Deborah Brooks says
It is rather weird the way that happens! Thanks for joining for coffee
Vicki says
Enjoy your cruise… can’t wait to see all the photos! That running tour sounds great!
Deborah Brooks says
Thanks I am really excited!
Erica @ Erica Finds says
I can’t wait to see your pics! We went to Alaska in 2007 and LOVED it. I love running in Vancouver, too!! (And totally with you on Pumpkin everything. Halloween candy is also out. WHAT!?)
Deborah Brooks says
We are at our day at sea now can’t wait to get there
Maureen @ Maureen Gets Real says
I’m so glad I’m not the only person who isn’t ready for pumpkin flavored everything!! It seems like everyone is rushing to get to fall but I’m content with summer over here.
Enjoy your cruise!!
Deborah Brooks says
It just does not seem right to have pumpkin when it’s so hot!
Cari says
I feel you on the ads bringing things into my feed. Bizarre at times. Enjoy your trip, can’t wait to see the photos.
And yes on pumpkin — also having it everywhere before it’s even harvested means you lose all pretense that it’s pumpkin and not chemical. Not opposed to peppermint year round though
Deborah Brooks says
Yes a lot of it is processed pumpkin for sure!
Akaleistar says
Your Empty Nester trip sounds like it will be awesome!
Deborah Brooks says
Thanks so far so good!
Missy - Getting Fit to Find Myself says
I have always wanted to do a city running tour! I am excited to hear all about it! And I so agree with you about talking about something and it shows up in your social media feed! I metioned something at work about the Spark Water Bottle and now every advertisment on my work computer is the Spark Water Bottle! And no I have never searched for it!
Deborah Brooks says
It’s really a weird phenomenon!
Thomas Paul says
That thing you mentioned about places you talk about start showing up in your social media is so weird!! My cousin told me the same thing. It happened to him too.
It’s scary.
He said it might be something in our cellphones..
No idea, but it’s creepy haha
Farrah says
August is way way way too early to be breaking out all the fall/Halloween things! I feel like they keep moving everything earlier and earlier!
I’ve definitely noticed this as well–I’m pretty sure they’re listening somehow, haha. ._.
Deborah Brooks says
I know everything keeps getting moved earlier it’s kind of crazy!
Judy @ Chocolaterunsjudy says
Obviously I’m late to the party too, but that’s just me having a senior moment. Enjoy your cruise! Vancouver is a great city, I’ve been several times. And Alaska is stunning!
And oh yes, things pop up in my feed that make me feel watched all the time! It’s not just you.
Deborah Brooks says
It really is so stunning! Photos don’t do it justice
MCM Mama Runs says
Big brother is definitely listening LOL.
Have an amazing trip! Alaska is one of the places I could visit many many times.
Deborah Brooks says
Ha ha I think so!