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Just in and cooling down after yard work. My was it humid! My hair is soaked. Sad news about Olivia Newton John. Also David McCullough died. He was a prolific writer. I met him many years ago. And of course had to read The Path Between the Seas after my Panama Canal cruise. Since he was from here, one of our bridges is named after him. @aliaschief Great photos from your trip. @sailingdutchy Thanks for the wonderful pictures from Indonesia. It looks like a wonderful visit. @grapau27 I'm sure it was a fun dinner with Sarah. And how nice of you to take her food and goodies. @StLouisCruisers I'm glad you made it safely. It's always more fun watching when you know there's the outcome you want! @atexsix Bruno, that's a tough situation you're in. Decisions aren't easy, but I'm sure you'll do what's best for both of you. Hugs.

Good afternoon. Thanks for the Fleet Report/Daily. Cats are loved on the Daily; I've never had one (or a dog). I like to watch Olympic Opening and Closing ceremonies. In years gone by when I had abundant zucchini, I would sneak some onto neighbors' porches. True quote. The meal sounds good, although I rarely make stir fry. Yes to the drink and wine. I haven't been to Semarang. Looking forward to any pictures. Another hot and humid day here. With the recent rains, the grass is growing quickly. I'm trying to wait until the cooler end of the week to mow, plus we're still having scattered thunderstorms. I may do some edging and trimming sooner if it's not too hot. Ugh, what it going on here?; several shootings over the weekend. @kazu Thinking of you. @Tbay I hope all in your household are recovering nicely. @marshhawk Good to hear you had some relaxing time yesterday. Sorry to hear DH's mouth pain is back. @MISTER 67 Have a great time on the cruise. @smitty34877 Good news that appetites are back at your house. @StLouisCruisers Safe travels to Ann Arbor. @durangoscots Oh no on the roof leak at the shelter! Nice that Monty is getting the routine down. @ktbraun Happy Birthday to DGD. And congrats on booking the cruise. Prayers for the Care List and Cheers for the Celebration List. Stay safe everyone.

Good morning. Thanks for the Fleet Report/Daily. Friendships are important. Forgiveness is something to strive for. I like to photograph lighthouses on my travels. Hmmm on the quote! I'll pass on the meal (fish) and drink. Yes to the wine. I've been to Portugal, but not Ponta Delgada. Thanks for the photos. Hot and humid continues. Supposedly on Thursday we'll get some cooler, drier air from Canada! Last night around 10 my eye became red and light sensitive. I've never had a uveitis flare occur at night, and there wasn't a lot of time to put in drops before I needed to sleep. I did the best I could. Fortunately, it seems to have cleared by this AM. @kazu Thinking of you. @Paw13 Thank you for Father David's sermon. @Lady Hudson Lots going on with you; thanks for checking in. @smitty34877 I hope you are all improving. @StLouisCruisers It sounds like good family times in Cincy. @ottahand7 I'm glad you're feeling better. I've been having some palpitations, but my thyroid numbers were off, so hopefully lowering the dose of medication fixes it. @Overhead Fred I'm glad you made it there safely. @Mr. Boston Sorry to hear the appliance gremlin got you. @HAL Sailer Thank you for sharing that wonderful story of forgiveness. @mamaofami Prayers for DD, DGS and all in Israel to stay safe! @Quartzsite Cruiser Amazing photos as usual. Prayers for the Care List and Cheers for the Celebration List. Stay safe everyone. Europa Point Trinity Lighthouse, Gibralter

Great news! Woohoo! Have a great trip. That sounds like a wonderful trip.

Good morning. Thanks for the Fleet Report/Daily. Remembering those lost at Hiroshima. I like some blues music and certainly appreciate farmworkers. Funny quote. Maybe on the meal. Pass on the drink and wine (too pricey for me). I've been to Germany, but not Berlin. Thanks in advance for any photos. We had a good bit of rain yesterday, with some local flooding of roads and some unfortunate folks with feet of water in their basements. I'm glad I got that roof patching! I also got the quote for a new roof and eek! We're supposed to get rain off and on for the next few days. Shaking my head at a news story. The police are looking for a grandmother. A 10 month old GC she was watching had a drug overdose, and a 3 and 9 year old tested positive for cocaine and fentanyl. She took off as EMT's were treating the baby with Naloxone. They found drugs, syringes, and other drug paraphernalia in the home. No mention of where the parents are. @aliaschief Thanks for the great Scotland pics. @MISTER 67 Good luck with the tests and Bon Voyage! @rafinmd I like the new avatar! @Tbay Happy Birthday! Also to DGS. @kb4683 Happy Birthday to your DH! @cat shepard Good luck with getting that VeriFly account set up. @smitty34877 It sounds like it will take a bit to get your stamina back; baby steps. Woohoo on Tana testing negative and feeling a bit better! @Heartgrove It sounds like a lovely train trip. @1ANGELCAT I heard about that awful fire on the news. Good thoughts for Fluff and Ninja. @ottahand7 Good going on the fish catches. @StLouisCruisers Thanks for the picture of Sadie. @bennybear Thank you for the Hiroshima photos. Prayers for the Care List and a Toast to the Celebration List. Stay safe everyone.

Good afternoon. Thanks for the Fleet Report/Daily. I enjoy a good darker beer occasionally, but none on hand. Underwear is important, lol. No to oysters for me. Good quote. Pass on the meal (fish is a no generally), drink and wine ($$$). I'll take Roy's meal. I have not been to Le Verdon. Thanks for the pictures @Quartzsite Cruiser @smitty34877 It's warm and muggy here. Storms later and flood warnings. I was dripping wet just out doing some watering. I think I'll do more decluttering in the basement this afternoon. Our community level of Covid-19 was raised to high yesterday. As usual, I wore my mask going to the PO and grocery store this morning, and saw more people also doing the same. @kazu Sorry to hear about the fridge situation. Take time for yourself; we'll be here. And it sounds like Shadow is coming along nicely. @StLouisCruisers Safe travels today. @Sharon in AZ Enjoy the family dinner tonight and celebrating DGD's birthday. @dfish I'm glad Donna is getting the antiviral treatment. Funny on the beer while mowing! @Quartzsite Cruiser Good luck with DH's appointment and safe travels. @cunnorl Happy Anniversary! 🍾 @smitty34877 I'm glad you are all testing negative and pray Tana does too in the near future. @ger_77 That dinner out tonight sounds like a fun time. @Tbay Wow, lots going on in your house. It's so hard here to find people who will show up and do a good job. I need some painting done and dread finding a painter. Years ago I would have done it myself. Sorry to hear of DH's positive test and I hope you stay negative. Early Happy Birthday! Prayers for the Care List and a Toast to the Celebration List. Stay safe everyone.

Good afternoon. Thanks for the Fleet Report/Daily. Valentine's Day/Daughter's Day sounds like a good thing. I'm a fan of chocolate chip cookies. A salute to the USCG for all they do. Don't agree with the quote. I hear air fryer steak is good. I'll pass on the drink and take the wine if someone buys it for me. I haven't been to Otaru. Thanks for the pictures @bennybear. It's going to be very hot here today and humid, with thunderstorms later. Wow, all the Benadryl I took for my shot yesterday knocked me out. I slept 11 hours and it was 9:30 when I woke up this morning! Late lunch was good with BFF; we were the only patrons in the restaurant, until someone came in to sit at the bar. I'm headed to see the Eye doctor shortly, as my glasses I got last year don't seem to work and gave me headaches so I stopped wearing them. I may also get my labwork done, since I'm still fasting, instead of tomorrow. @dfish Good news on HAL at least looking for the right thing. I'm glad you and Sue are still testing negative, and hope Donna is feeling ok. @Heartgrove Thanks for your service! @aliaschief Great photos. Thank you for sharing the trip. @RedneckBob Thanks for the story. @StLouisCruisers Safe travels tomorrow and enjoy the visit with family. @grapau27 I love shepherd's pie. @Cruzin Terri Good luck with your appointment. Safe trip home. @smitty34877 Good to hear that DH is doing better as are the rest of you all. Prayers for Tana and that the hospice nurse can help. Prayers for the Care List and Cheers for the Celebration List. Stay safe everyone.

@lazey1 Happy Birthday!

Good morning. Thanks for the Fleet Report/Daily. I like nuts and will snack on almonds. My floors are clean, so not today. People with Cloves Syndrome can have a tough time of it. Excellent quote. The meal sounds good. I like the drink. I'll pass on the white wine. I haven't been to Japan. It's due to be really hot here today and cooling centers are opening. I am soooo sleepy! I've been fighting with Windows 11 on my PC; the last couple of updates wouldn't install. I saw others with issues when I searched, and tried a few things that didn't work. I didn't want to get too technical, but last night decided to reinstall Windows from an ISO. Of course I started at 11, so I was up until 1AM to watch things. That got one update in there. This AM I did a manual update rather than using the PC Windows Update and woohoo, all is good! The hand is less sore and the lump is smaller. I still can't figure out how it happened. I took Benadryl this AM in addition to being up too late, as it's shot day. I could use a nap! I think it works better than the non-sedating stuff. BFF wants to go out to a late lunch later. It's too hot to sit outside, so hopefully the restaurant won't be too busy when we go. @kazu I agree with what others said yesterday; up to you to choose your path during this time, and friends should be supportive. Thanks for the pictures of Shadow. Interesting info on the names and how they sound. @Cruzin Terri Safe travels and I hope your injections today help. @marshhawk I hope the new Dermatologist is to your liking. @grapau27 Thanks for the info on Cloves Syndrome. @dfish Sorry to hear that Donna tested positive; I hope you and Sue stay negative. Thanks for the recipes! @1ANGELCAT Thanks for the hand specialist update. Interesting on the BOTOX. Good luck! @aliaschief Great photos. Thanks for taking us along. @RedneckBob Welcome to the Daily! @Overhead Fred Safe travels to the cabin and have a great time. @smitty34877 I'm glad some are somewhat better, but sorry to hear DH and Tana are having those symptoms. Prayers for your family. @Mtn2Sea Bon Voyage! Prayers for the Care List and a Toast to the Celebration List. Stay safe everyone.

Good afternoon. Thanks for the Fleet Report/Daily. All good days. My porch light will be on (always is) for National Night Out; no neighborhood gathering usually. CAD is important. I haven't had an ice cream sandwich in a while. I like the quote. I'll pass on the meal, drink and wine. I've been to Portugal, but not Horta. Thanks for the pictures. Today's our last nice day before it gets very hot again with some storms. Fortunately the bad storms missed me yesterday. I seem to get weird stuff. My left palm has been hurting since Sunday, and now I notice a lump and black and blue area (hematoma). How'd I do that? Anyway, I've spent the morning doing some sorting for donations and putting on the bay. @Rowsby Congrats on your trip. I do understand the hesitancy, as I have it too given my health issues. @dfish It does often take time to adjust after travel. I hope Sue's bag is found soon. Oh no on the mess at the airport and what happened to Donna's feet! @kazu It sounds like you're making progress with Shadow (Little). Great flowers too. @StLouisCruisers Wonderful pictures, as usual. After shoulder surgery and for my knee I've had TENS done at PT; interesting sensations 🤨. @marshhawk Having a day for yourself is not selfish, it's self care! Oh no on the brownouts yesterday and no water today! I hope it's fixed soon. We have a lot of water main breaks around here. Sorry to hear of the loss suffered by your neighbor. @cruzn single I understand your issues, especially as a single traveler. @smitty34877 So good to hear you're all starting to feel better! Prayers answered. @Quartzsite Cruiser Nice photos. @aliaschief Some challenges, but your guide seems up to the task. Great photos. @Cruising-along Good you got an appointment quickly and I hope they can figure out your arm pain. Prayers for the Care List and Cheers for the Celebration List. Try to stay safe everyone.

Some tornado warnings around, but thankfully to the south of me. The local weather stays on during these, so no Jeopardy (I'm just grateful I'm not under the warning). @Cruising-along Thanks for the Gaspe photos. @aliaschief Thanks for sharing Scotland with us. @Quartzsite Cruiser I'm glad to hear that DH will be getting seen on Friday, to get the ball rolling. And thanks for the Chicken Parm air-fryer recipe you use. @smitty34877 So sorry to hear how some of you are laid low. So wonderful to have neighbors to help you guys out. Just rest and recover. @dfish Welcome home! I hope Sue gets her bag back soon. @Vict0riann Enjoy the remainder of your cruise. @StLouisCruisers I'm glad you're getting some answers about your leg. And enjoy that upcoming family visit! @kplady Congrats on passing your tests! Bon Voyage on Wednesday.

Trying a copy and paste, since my original post is still hidden. Good morning. Rabbit, Rabbit, White Rabbit. Girlfriends are important for support and socializing. I haven't played Mahjong in ages. No mountain climbing for me. Excellent quote. I like the meal. Pass on the drink and yes to the wine. I haven't been to Gaspe. Thanks for any forthcoming pictures. It's cloudy and not too hot so far today. Storms around evening rush hour. I'm glad the roof is patched. Well, I don't think the steroid shot is as effective this time; not bad, but I still have some pain. I'll wait a while and see how it goes. I may have to try the gel soon. @grapau27 Nice picture. @Paw13 Welcome to the Daily! @marshhawk It sounds like giving up the dog walking is a good idea. @HAL4NOW Great pictures. @kazu Great that Liz was able to help with Shadow. Pretty flowers. @ottahand7 Congrats on the fishing and seeing the loons. @StLouisCruisers Thanks for the update on Ren; I was going to ask about him today. I'm sorry you both are still having leg issues. @smitty34877 Continued prayers for your family. @Overhead Fred Love the picture! Prayers for the Care List and Cheers for the Celebration List. Stay safe everyone.

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Good afternoon. Thanks for the Fleet Report/Daily. Mutts can be wonderful pets, although I've never had a dog. I like avocado but don't buy them much. I love icy cold watermelon on a hot summer day. Interesting quote. I like carbonara but it's too carby. The drink sounds good. Pass on the wine. On my only trip to Alaska, we couldn't dock at Haines, although the Captain tried. I was disappointed as we were to go from there to Skagway to do the White Pass Train and didn't make it. Thanks for the photos. It's cloudy out, but humid. We may get rain this afternoon. So I got out and mowed the lawn, since the grass had grown a bit from recent rain. I was dripping wet doing it. Laundry this afternoon. The roofing guy came yesterday. He looked at the damaged 3rd floor plaster area and went into the attic as well. He was by himself, but went up on a tall ladder outside. There were several shingles missing right where the leak was. We'd had some high winds last year and this year, and I guess that's when I lost them. He patched the area, even though this call was diagnostic. I asked him to price out a new roof, since this one is probably about 30 years old. I know it'll be pricey! @Crazy For Cats Wow on that car AC repair bill. I know a lot of folks can't even get repairs due to parts shortages. @0106 Thanks for the recipes. @StLouisCruisers Sorry the leg pain continues. Prayers for a resolution. @Seasick Sailor Safe travels home. @smitty34877 Praying for the whole family as you go through this, especially your DH and Tana as they have more symptoms. @Cruzin Terri I'm glad you're feeling somewhat better. @kazu Hang in there with Shadow; she'll come around with time. You are not monopolizing the care list! Hugs to you on the 3-month anniversary of Jose's passing. @kplady Have a great trip! @kb4683 My condolences on the loss of your best friend's DH. @Quartzsite Cruiser I've never heard of Rita Mae Brown and her series. I'll have to look into it. @aliaschief Beautiful scenery! @Live4cruises Have a safe and great trip! @grapau27 Thanks for reposting Father David's sermon. I'd missed seeing it early in the thread. Prayers for the Care List and a Toast for the Celebration List. Try to stay safe everyone.

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Good afternoon. Thanks for the Fleet Report/Daily. No FIL here. Friendships are so important. I am a cheesecake fan. Don't agree with the quote; even though there are great moments, staying in one would forego future ones. I'll pass on the meal, drink and wine. I've been to Portugal, but not Porto. Thanks for the photos @StLouisCruisers @richwmn @Mtn2Sea @Quartzsite Cruiser It's nicely cooler here today. I'm waiting for the roofer to come; I'll have him look from the inside at the damage to get an idea of the problem location. My house is 3 stories, so I don't know if he'll have ladders tall enough to get up on the outside today. The knee is feeling pretty good after the steroid shot. @grapau27 Nice photo of you with your FIL and Sarah. Fascinating story about the Darwin house. Nice lunch. @kazu Good luck getting Shadow into the kennel! @Cruzin Terri I'm glad you're feeling better today. Like you, I try to take ibuprofen rarely; it helps, but with other meds, I worry about my stomach. Hard to get that much money fundraising in these times. @StLouisCruisers Great pictures. I was wondering if maybe you have a baker's cyst behind the knee? An ultrasound could rule that out. @smitty34877 Oh no on everyone testing positive! I hope your cases are mild, and that the Paxlovid helps. I hear stories of an awful taste in the mouth with it, but I suppose a small price to pay. @marshhawk Good job on keeping the blood sugar lower with the meal change. Prayers for the Care List and a Toast to the Celebration List. Try to stay safe everyone.

This morning at the Orthopedics office, since I hadn't been in a few years, I had to fill out a paper saying who they could talk to beside me, and also putting my cell and home phone numbers and checking yes or no as to whether they could leave a message on voicemail.

@Seasick Sailor Great picture of you two. Safe travels.

@dfish Lovely picture.

Good afternoon. Thanks for the Fleet Report/Daily. Good days. I like tigers and it's good their numbers are growing. I am a wing fan, making them in the oven or air fryer, rather than frying in oil. I like good lasagna, but don't eat it often due to the carbs. Excellent quote. I'll pass on the drink and meal (fish), and take the wine(s). I haven't been to Hong Kong. Thanks for the photos. It's overcast here and not too hot, but still somewhat humid. We got about 1" of rain yesterday. I went to see the Orthopedic doctor this AM. Got new knee x-rays, since my last ones were in 2018. Left knee is bone on bone, with some spurs, and he recommends knee replacement. Right knee only had mild disease. He did say we could try a steroid injection again, since it worked well in the past. If that didn't help, then the viscous injection (hyaluronic acid). So I got the steroid injection today. I told him I'd think about surgery, although if I agree, probably not until next year. He said I was in a "sweet spot" time-wise, with no heart or lung issues (knock wood). In the meantime I also need to do some strengthening exercises; I'll look on Silver Sneakers or YouTube. Oy! @kazu I could only see the last video of Shadow, but it was fun to see her prancing around in the yard. Pretty flowers and garden. @grapau27 Hugs to Pauline and you on the sad remembrance day. You've done a great job of making the day special for Pauline. @lcand1923 Great story about lasagna. Can you share your recipe? @marshhawk Positive thoughts for Chuck with no further severe pain and getting weaned off the pain meds. @ktbraun I'd like to go to a German Fest! BFF is of German descent, and I've made trips to Germany with him to visit his relatives and have learned to cook quite a few German dishes. Good news that your DH has recovered and you've remained negative. @lindaler I'm glad you're healing and congrats on the tricycle! Take it easy when you first start to ride. @ger_77 Good news on DH's leg! @smitty34877 Fingers crossed that everyone else stays negative. @dfish Thanks for checking in. That guide needs to learn to stay until everyone is off the bus and can follow, or hear what they have to say. Prayers for the Care List and Cheers for the Celebration List. Stay safe everyone. Our county was just moved up from low incidence to medium, by the number of new Covid cases.

Has anyone driven to Fort Lauderdale and used a park and cruise hotel? Any recommendations?

Good afternoon. Thanks for the Daily/Fleet Report. I do prefer milk chocolate. I've never visited a waterpark. A salute to the Buffalo soldiers, an important part of black history. Good quote. I like the meal. Pass on the drink and wine. I haven't been to Portland, England. Thanks for the photos. We're having a good bit of rain here today, with flood warnings. We can use the precip! Maybe my lawn will green up a bit now. So I'm inside, doing a bit more decluttering and putting a few things up for sale online. @marshhawk Good to hear you're feeling better today. @kazu Thanks for the pictures of Shadow. I'm sure she'll settle in with time and patience and a good Mom like you. @StLouisCruisers Like you I hold on to the handrail going down the stairs to the basement, and I started making sure my phone is in my pocket since I live alone (although my apple watch can also call for help if I fall). @1ANGELCAT I hope Fluff will be ok. @Heartgrove Thanks for the lovely wedding pictures. @smitty34877 Sorry to hear Tana's son has Covid again, and hopefully it's a mild case with a quick recovery. And I hope no one else in the house gets sick. @dfish Good to hear from you and thanks for the pictures. It looks like a wonderful time! @MISTER 67 Congrats on the 7th hole in one! @Quartzsite Cruiser Thanks for the info on the paper pound notes. I have some pounds and need to check them out. @aliaschief Thanks for the photos of the Royal Britannia. @Vict0riann I'm glad you got to post today. Sorry to hear about your cousin's DH's fall and Covid; I hope he recovers well. Lovely pictures from your cruise. Prayers for the Care List. A toast to the Celebration List. Stay safe everyone.

Copying my pictures from Oct 27, 2021. Like others, I doubt I'll get back there so I'm glad I got there once. Some pictures from St. Petersburg Smolny Convent (Russian Orthodox), built for the daughter of Peter the Great Peter and Paul Fortress with Cathedral Spire Rostral Column with old ship prows St. Isaac's Cathedral Peter and Paul Cathedral Pulpit Tomb of Peter the Great Burial Chapel of Tsar Nicholas II and family The marine canal at Peterhof The Grand Cascade, Peterhof

Good afternoon. Thanks for the Fleet Report/Daily and to all contributors. My cacti go for a walk when I put them outside for summer, then back in for winter. Not a big bagpipe fan although sometimes I like them, and I won't be on stilts ever. Deep Camus quote. The conchas look good. I'll pass on the drink and wine. I have been to St. Petersburg on a Viking River Cruise in 2008. It's overcast with occasional sprinkles, but quite humid. I went and got my Evusheld monoclonal antibody injections earlier, then had to stay an hour in case of a reaction. After that a quick PO stop, then I picked up a few groceries to replace some of what I had to throw out due to the power outage. @superoma Happy Birthday! And Happy Birthday to your Father tomorrow! @aliaschief Thanks for the pictures from Edinburgh. @0106 I may have to try my hand at the conchas. @Heartgrove I'm glad you're back safely from Chicago. It was good that you got to see your brother, despite the limitations. Sorry you missed the ceremony due to the weather and traffic; but it sounds like the reception was great! @kazu An exciting day for you and Shadow! I hope she feels the love and is less frightened soon. @smitty34877 Sorry to hear your neighbor and his wife have Covid. I hope your teenager stays negative. @lindaler Oh no on the bicycle crash. I hope your knee heals up quickly; at least nothing broken! @cruzn single So sorry to hear of your sister's fall; thankfully nothing broken and that you've been able to help her. Can she get a visiting nurse for after you leave? @marshhawk So sorry you had that fall, and I hope you're ok! Prayers for the Care List and Cheers for the Celebration List. Stay safe and wear your mask if needed.