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    “The Tribe” continues…..

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    @Shaded Lady, wonderful news for you and your hubbie! Be well...

     

    @TxTeach79, what a great looking party! Never have I ever had a place of work give such a fun party like this. Wonderful fun, hope you had a great time. Did you win?

     

    Up early to do stuff that needs to be done for today's happenings, poor planning on my part.😴

    Have a good Sunday all.

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    Friday December 8th, 2023 -- The Fleet Report and Daily

    in Holland America Line

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    6 hours ago, richwmn said:

    I didn't forget, but I did have a pretty busy day today -- mostly because I spent it with my sister. @Cruising-along would understand why.

     

    I do think it would be a good idea for everyone that posts here to meet during the first couple of sea days. For me, anything would work but it seems that right after lunch is the time that the fewest activities are scheduled. How about around 2pm on the 5th. That would give everyone time to settle in a bit. The Crows Nest would work and everyone could just look for Santa.

    @cruising sister @durangoscots @Cruisercl and any others

    This works for me too, yay! 😎

    See you all then, safe travels.

    Thx Rich. 

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    Friday December 8th, 2023 -- The Fleet Report and Daily

    in Holland America Line

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    Good evening everyone!

    It is time for me to jump in here and say hi to everyone. I do read the Daily, daily, but posting seems to get lost in time. I certainly get more out of this than I contribute. I need to work on that, I now have an assignment for myself.

    I continue to thank everyone who are the mainstay contributors here; your diligence for us all is commendable and greatly appreciated. Actually, I want to thank anyone and everyone who contributes to this thread, no matter what the topic or discussion. It is addicting and enjoyable to read this thread daily with lots of laughter, sharing, new knowledge and jealously following the travelers on their journeys. 

    Prayers for those having health issues that are irritatingly persistent; I sometimes ask myself how you all are so patient. I am not sure I would handle things with such grace; I am thinking of you @JazzyV@marshhawk and @Cruzin Terri.

    I am happy to hear there have been good health stories too; all worth celebrating.😊

     

    I am also struggling with putting together everything for the GV AUS/NZ cruise coming up fast. 

    @Cruising-along, @cruising sister, @durangoscots, I am also making due with what I bring; I no longer have formal wear but do have a few dressy things. I have not yet received my LF tags yet, supposed to be here on Monday. We will see. Not impressed with the delayed service so far.

    Is anyone meeting on the ship for a get together of the Dailyites? If so, can I join in, would love to meet you all. I know someone had previously mentioned getting together. If not should we set up a meet?

     

    @cunnorl Baby Maeve Grace is beautiful! It is always refreshing to have a new family member of the Dailyites no matter what their age is. 

    Happy to read Baby Murphy is progressing even with a couple of bumps along the way. She is a strong and formidable girl.

    No crossword puzzles done here, just not good at it; love brownies, have been to Greece but not Rhodes, it looks lovely. No salmon for me so no daily meal. No drink or wine either because of allergies. I sometimes live a sad limited life...

     

    Continued Prayers for all of us and our world. It is difficult time.

    Celebrate your joys.

     

    Everyone please take care and have a good evening.

    Caron 😎

     

    (See this is what happens when I don't post that often, I come up with long excrutiating posts...bleah!) 😜

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    “The Tribe” continues…..

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    Posted · Edited by Cruisercl

    14 hours ago, Shaded Lady said:

    Okay Tribe- prayers and positive thoughts needed… I’m sitting here in the ER with my husband waiting for them to hook him up to heavy duty IV antibiotics, hoping when they operate on him soon they only have to amputate his big toe, not his whole foot.

     

    While we were on the Virgin Valiant Lady transatlantic he got a blister on his big toe… it got infected, we’ve been treating it and it was looking good til this past Monday- I was changing the bandaging and while cleaning the wound a piece of bone fell out! 
     

    So the bone is infected and they’re hoping that they’ve caught it early enough that they only have to remove the toe. So I’m sitting here beside him trying to not let him see me cry- I’m worried sick about him.

     

    I’m pretty strong in general but this is gutting me- I pray that he comes through this with minimal damage.

    @Shaded Lady, please accept my apologies. I did not intend to imply your husband's issues are related to alcoholism, in my previous post. 

    I meant to send a separate message but I failed and it did not come out right.

    I am sorry for what your hubbie is going through, it is indeed scary.

    My prayers for him and you.  🙏

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    It has been tough go for a few people here; my prayers are with you all.

     

    @Shaded Lady, @dmet0225, @odie1024, alcoholism has also affected family members in my life. I have a BIL who is an alcoholic; his first seizure was on vacation. He was worked up at the hospital and at home but was in total denial and didn't believe he had a problem. Never mind that he was always drunk and all that came with it; part of the problem is my sister is a HUGE enabler and refused to see a problem. He then had another witnessed seizure. I say witnessed because he would fall and they blamed his BP pills saying he had low BP. He was worked up again and now is sober and regularly attends AA meetings. Overall he is doing a great job but is angry and seems to blame others for his issues, refusing to get any other types of help. 

    I wish you the best going forward, it is tough to watch a loved one destroy themeselves and not accept help; that is part of the disease.

    @MeganGC1983, tell the aunt to MHOB; it is not her place to try and 'save' your children. Often being blunt is the only way to get through. Tell her to cut it out. You are a good parent. The line “learn who you want them to be” doesn't make sense. They already are good people. Who does she think she is? Sheesh. Nothing worse than a hypocritical zealot trying to save others when they are horrible people themselves. There are lots of examples, ie the Catholic church! I am Catholic so I can say that....

     

    Take care all. 🙂

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    On 11/29/2023 at 11:52 AM, Saint Greg said:

    Question for NCL people. Epic vs. Encore. I feel like I'm close to booking one of them. Leaning Encore because it's newer and out of Miami vs. my least fav Port Canaveral. Same Itinerary. $170 more for
    Encore. Might make that up with the better flight options in Mia and FLL.

    So sorry for the late reply. It is a matter of taste.

    The Epic bathrooms in the balcony cabins were awkward if you are sharing but not awful. The solo cabins , IMO are the same as all other solo cabins on other NCL ships. I have done a solo cabin a few times, not my fav though. The lounge is OK but doesn't offer much extra.

    I like the Epic; I don't really look at, and don't really care, how the ship looks when I am sailing. The Epic has the best Spice H20 in the fleet; the subsequent ships all have a smaller version. We had no issues with the layout of the ship. We cruised on her when she was pretty new but would go back.

    The FL ports do not play a part in the decision where we cruise from. We have had good cruising experiences from, MIA, FLL and TPA.

    Encore is a Breakaway class ship and is always good. Have cruised on her and have no complaints but have cruised on several Breakaway class ships.

    I would cruise on either and enjoy what each has to offer, no cruise is the same.

    Your decision will be good.

     

     

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    Thursday November 30th, 2023 -- The Fleet Report and Daily

    in Holland America Line

    Posted · Edited by Cruisercl
    typo

    Good evening everyone!

     

    Hope all are relaxing and enjoying the evening.

    @cruising sister thank you and thanks to your family for sharing sweet Baby Murphy's picture and success; I agree she is a miracle and we are blessed to have her be a part of our daily family. She is looking great! I giggled when I saw her pictures. IMO she will now grow up into her own person as babies do; I am praying she will outgrow some of her current health challenges. That can happen with babies. She is strong and IMO it is the red hair...lol. I have redheads in my family and they are strong people. Continued prayers for her as she grows and your family.

     

    @rafinmd, oh my gosh, I hope you are ok to travel home. Please be gentle with yourself and ask for help if needed. So sorry this happened but very happy the hospital was able to help. Rest when you get home.

    Prayers for all of us as we can all use them in the world we live in now and especially those who are suffering with illness.

    @dfish, again I am disappointed in our medical community with putting you off when it came to your CT results. You are more patient than I would be with them, I am so glad you sent a complaint. You shouldn't have to babysit the healthcare industry to get good care.

     

    Everyone, celebrate your joys!

     

    My thanks for all who have posted any contributions here; lots of learning and big laughs for me. It is a great addition to my day.

    Safe and fun travels to all who are traveling.

    Take care all and be safe,

    Caron

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    Happy Thanksgiving Day (US), Tribe! 🍗🍞🥧

    Hope everyone has a wonderful and relaxing Holiday however you choose to spent it. 

    We do the classic Turkey dinner; our sides are mashed potatoes, dressing, green bean casserole, cornbread muffins, white bread rolls, vegetable medley dish, cranberries of some sort (often 2 different forms...lol) and a lettuce salad.

    I baked 3 pies, French silk, apple and pecan. Someone else is bringing the pumpkin pie. We love having pie options! 

    Cheers to a great day for all! 🥂

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    Wednesday November 22nd, 2023 -- The Fleet Report and Daily

    in Holland America Line

    Posted · Edited by Cruisercl

    Good evening everyone!

     

    I wish everyone a wonderful and relaxing Thanksgiving (US) however you choose to spend it. Gratitude and thankfulness are important even though we are challenged in life.

    I am making 3 pies for our Thankgiving dinner tomorrow; pecan, apple and french silk. Someone else is bringing the pumpkin. We like to have pie options! Lol. We eat the classic Thanksgiving dinner which my sister is making.

    Prayers for all of us, for those struggling and prayers in gratitude to celebrate our good things.

    Take care all, have a wonderful holiday and weekend.

    Caron

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