Cruzin Terri

Thank you to Paul @kochleffel for the Daily and Fleet Report for today and to @JazzyV for the cares list. Prayers for those who have lost loved ones and to those who are ill and in pain from injuries. I do agree about the pain medication being of utmost importance. I remember when I had the pulmonary emboli and in great pain. I was prescribed pain meds and I did not want to take them. The doctor insisted, saying that they would reduce the pain and help me breathe better and that was very important to help me recover from this terrible ordeal. Bon Voyage to Sandi @StLouisCruisers. Hope your journey today is not too arduous. We had another rocky night on the ship. i pulled up the NOAA weather app (NIH) and it contained a Marine offshore water warning. There seems to be Gale warnings in a number of places, and high wave heights and sea swells that will last at least until Tuesday. I am betting that we skip St. Barth’s tomorrow. It is a tender port and I remember skipping it when seas were not this rough. When we were on the Insignia in December it was not half as rough as this and we had to skip it. We then tried to go to St. Maarten and we could not even dock there. So I am thinking that we are looking at another sea day tomorrow. Nothing has been said yet, but I would bet money on it. I hope everyone has a nice day and looking forward to a nice weekend. Take care, stay safe and God Bless, Terri

Good Afternoon from a very sunny and windy San Juan, Puerto Rico. The ship docked at 7:30 am but I did not get out of bed until about 8 am. After a nice breakfast we left the ship and walked in the Old town and stopped at the Iglesia de San Francisco. When I was a student in Ponte back in the 70’s we had to do community work on the weekends and I volunteered to work with the Priest at this parish at the time. He is now deceased and his pictured hangs in the rear of the church. Then we walked around and I was able to buy myself a nice pair of sunglasses and Jim got a nice shirt. It was hot and as most of you know the walk is steep from the port and we tired quickly. After about two hours we called it quits and found our way back to the ship. Here is a photo of the Church of San Francisco.

We have had no internet all morning and I don’t know how long we will have it now. Since Tuesday, when we left Miami two hours later than scheduled (no reason given) we have been racing to get to Puerto Plata on time today (11 am). We have been rocking and rolling since we left Miami. This morning during breakfast there was an announcement that we would be an hour late because we could not make up the time and all tours would be adjusted. There was just another announcement that the Port of Puerto Plata has closed due to high winds and that we would not be docking. So all that rushing to get here for nothing. Just another day at sea,. The one nice thing is that we will be docking in San Juan at 7:30 am instead of 1pm as originally planned and will have a nice long day there. I love San Juan. I studied Spanish in Puerto Rico back in the 70s and used to go to San Juan for my work on a regular basis. So we will enjoy the longer stay in port. And I wil get a pair of sunglasses. Thank you Sandi @StLouisCruisersfor the Daily and Fleet Report. I wish you a happy cruise. Thank you to all who contribute to this thread and make it the positive place that it is. Prayers for all who are on the cares list and condolences to those who have recently lost loved ones. Cheers to those who are celebrating and cruising. @Seasick Sailor hope you are doing better and enjoy your cruise. Hope all those who have injuries from recent falls are healing. @rafinmd Good to see that you are trying to be out and about, albeit ever so slowly. Glad you are making progress. I am signing off before I get knocked off. Take care everyone and God Bless, Terri

You need a different doctor., Terri

No, I am not going to use the shipboard credit for sunglasses. I will buy a decent pair in San Juan with some of the money. We had intended to book the cruise before we got on board. Our TA said the room category was available so we should book it on board for the additional savings and the OBC. So we waited. The casino winnings made all the sweeter. Our intention is to go to Italy the third week in October and spend time in Venice, Florence and Rome and then take the repositioning cruise from Civitavecchia back to Miami on November 13. Hope this works out. Same ship we are on presently. Terri

Joy, I am sorry the results are not better. You need to be under doctor’s care for this. So that the lungs may expand and contract for proper breathing. My prayers for your quick recovery. Terry

Well, here’s an update. I went down to book another cruise with the Oceania Ambassador. She was at a meeting and would be back in a 1/2 hour. So I visited the Casino while waiting. Went to the Quick Hit machine and put in $20 and emerged with $620. Think I can get myself a nice pair of Sunglasses in San Juan for that price. The deposit for the cruise was only $500 so I am still ahead of the game. Still have my $20. Terri

Good morning from the Sirena as we head towards Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic. Last night we had to put the clocks ahead one hour. Did get a good night’s sleep for a change. Can you imagine that I somehow left my sunglasses in the car and don’t have any! The most inexpensive pair on the ship is $272. No way. I will wait until San Juan in two days and see what i can buy there. Thank you to @StLouisCruisersSandi for your wonderful dedication to keeping us up to date with the Fleet Report and Daily. Condolences to those who have lost loved ones. Prayers to those who are ill and in pain. And cheers to those celebrating and cruising. We are hoping for some sunshine today. Haven’t seen it yet. Take care everyone and God Bless, Terri

Good morning as the sun rises over the port of Miami. Thank you @StLouisCruisersSandi for your dedication to making sure we are cared for each morning. Really appreciate your efforts. You are doing a wonderful job. i am up early and thought I would post before I jump in the shower. I am letting DH sleep a bit longer. Slept a little bit better last night, but still wish I didn’t wake up so many times. Maybe tonight will do the trick as the ship rocks me to sleep. Prayers for all who have lost loved ones and for those who have illnesses and injuries from falls. Cheers to my fellow Dailyites who will be cruising along with me Bon Voyage! Enjoy today and God Bless, Terri

Thank you so much for the kind words. Terri

Well I can add my name to the list of those having trouble sleeping. The last two nights have been terrible. i don’t know whether it was the full moon, or the fact that I am on Prednisone again, or the fact that I did all the driving from home to Miami. DH does very little driving these days so it falls on me. I think I have some nervousness about it and it keeps me awake. Well, now we are here and the car is safely tucked away in the hotel garage for the next 12 days. Hopefully, i will sleep better tonight. Good night to all and God Bless, Terri

I have a lot of difficulty trying to post more than one photo. Some day I will learn. Anyway, I am in the process of reading through the posts and will try to post more later. Prayers to all on the cares list, especially those who have fallen and those with injuries and pains. Cheers to those celebrating and cruising. God Bless, Terri

Good evening all from the Beautiful Marriott Biscayne Bay in Miami. We had an uneventful drive from Titusville to Miami and almost made it without a hitch until I missed a turn getting off I-95 and ended up at the port. After a tour of the port we had to get on the dreaded MacArthur Causeway. What a mess! Anyway, we finally got to the hotel and we have lovely accommodations. We were upgraded to a Junior Suite overlooking the port. The hotel just opened their lounge again after being closed for three years due to Covid and is now on the Lobby floor. It just opened this weekend and we were one of the first guests. We spoke to the F&B manager and made some suggestions for which we were rewarded with a treat when we returned to our room.

We went to a very nice seafood restaurant called Dixie Crossroads. It is a very casual place. We had Rock Shrimp. Never had this before. They look like small lobster tails. They are prepared broiled and then you peel them and dip them in butter. They are very sweet. Unusual taste. Enjoyed them very much but told the waiter that I thought the restaurant should pay me for having to shell my own shrimp.LOL! A nice fun evening with my significant other (who, by the way is NOT A JERK) Have a good evening everyone, God Bless, Terri

Good evening from Titusville, Florida. We arrived without any difficulty and very easy driving. Upon arrival at the Fairfield Inn we had a very unusual greeting. First time I ever saw a peacock. Sorry he did not spread his wings for us.

Brenda @bennybearcondolences on the loss of your Aunt. You and your family are in my prayers. Terri

Good morning to all my Dailyite friends. This is short but sweet. We are getting ready to leave for Miami. We will stop in Titusville tonight and then continue to Miami tomorrow. First we will stop in Total Wine in Jacksonville to pick up our order. Easier than doing it in Miami. Nicer store and it will be ready for me and they will bring it to the car. Hope everyone has a great Sunday. Prayers for everyone. God Bless, Terri

Glad that Wheelchair is getting some use and can be used for a fun trip. Enjoy the cruise. Terri

@cat shepardMy condolences on the loss of your nephew. You and your family are in my prayers. Terri

Good morning to all. Sorry I never made here yesterday. More about that later. Thank you Sandi for the Daily and Fleet Report. I think I need to skip all the libations and food. Tonight is the last meal before we leave for our cruise tomorrow and it is leftover pizza. The cruise photos from Huatulco are lovely. We were there on our Panama Canal Cruise in 2010 on the Maasdam. Enjoyed that cruise very much. Also thank you to @ottahand7 for the lovely photos of Antarctica. That is one cruise I hope to take one day. Prayers for all on the cares list, especially @HAL Saileron the loss of DSIL. Also prayers for Roy, Jacqui, Tana and Sarah that they are all on the road to recovery. @aliaschiefSorry you are having a cold spell. I will take yours over mine. We are at 39 degrees this morning. Yesterday was a day when I just could not catch my breath. At one point I had two different groups of people here wanting my attention and one on the phone. Each situation more important than the next. I was so run ragged. In the end. The thermostat is working and hooked up to the Wi-Fi and my phone. Happy for that. All my curtain rods, big pictures and mirrors are hung. And Eugene’s (DBIL) estate is moving to the next step. He passed away in Oct. 2021 and we are still dealing with New York State on releasing his money. Yet another form to complete and get notarized. Another envelope to send by FedEx to the attorney in NY. And then just as we were having dinner we heard a very loud noise and all the lights went out in the kitchen, laundry room and garage. So we got a flashlight and turned the circuit breaker back on. The lights all went on except for the breakfast area. That will not work. What the noise was all about, God only knows. So now we need an electrician. More money. I think this house is doomed! I sent a message to the contractor and told him our tale of woe and he said he would handle it. It just doesn’t end. Adding to the mix, DH has lost two credit cards. Nowhere to be found in this house. Good news is that there is no activity on either of them. I think they are here and he just doesn’t remember where he put them. So that is my life for the last few days. I am signing off for now. Hope everyone has a good day. Lots to do today to get ready to get out of here. God Bless, Terri

Good morning to all. Thank you to Sandi @StLouisCruisers for your willingness to take the helm here and get us going in the morning with he Daily and Fleet Report. Also thank you for the Cares and Celebration list and your beautiful photos of Santorini. I hope your family members are able to get out of Dallas on time. @rafinmdRoy, Glad you are home. Hope we hear from you soon. I pray you had a good night’s sleep and are happy to be back home. Hope there is someone nearby to help you. Prayers for Jacqui and Tana and all others on the cares list. Cheers to those celebrating and cruising or getting ready to cruise. @aliaschiefLooks like you’re enjoying Cancun. Weather looks perfect. Thanks to all those who make this thread possible: Debbie @dfish, @summer slope, @cat shepard. Yesterday was an interesting day. HVAC is installed. New thermostat gets hooked up to my phone., DH is so technologically challenged that he just had a look of terror on his face when he heard that. So I guess I will be the one controlling the climate in our home. I received a message yesterday that the workers would be here today. So we got up early. No sign of them nor any word from the Contractor as to whether or not they are coming. Meanwhile we could have slept later. On a good note (financially), I didn’t have to go rob a bank. The insurance company released the “recoverable depreciation” yesterday and we should be getting that soon. That will be a tremendous help. That will be the last check from the Insurance company. Thankfully it is a substantial amount. One of my chores today is to finish packing for our cruise. I say this everyday and then life takes over. Today, I have to do it. Hope everyone has a good day. God Bless, Terri

Roy, glad you’re home. Did you get the opportunity to say goodbye to that Night Nurse? Hope you recover quickly. Take it easy. You are in my prayers. Terri

Good morning all. Today is replace HVAC day. Shell out more money day. Just got another bill from the Contractor day. Credit Card is due in a few days. I think I am going to have to rob a bank soon to pay for all this. Anyway, I did have a decent night’s sleep last night and am feeling a lot better today. Going to try to finish my packing today and get the pictures, mirrors and window treatment rods ready to be put up. Got an email from the contractor that they will be here Tomorrow and Friday. I didn’t expect this. So that is where we are. Prayers for all on the cares list. Especially Roy, Tana, and Jacqui. Prayers for all others who need them. Cheers to the those celebrating and cruising. Bon Voyage to @kochleffel and to @dobiemom. @aliaschiefHope you are enjoying the rest, relaxation and sunshine in Cancun. Have a great day everyone, God Bless, Terri

Marcia, Enjoy your cruise. We are just going to miss each other in Miami. I will arrive there on Feb. 6 for our cruise on Feb. 7. I looked to see if we are in any of the ports together, but we are not. Someday we will meet. Bon Voyage! Terri

Graham, So happy Sarah is doing better and she wanted to go out to eat. Hope she continues to improve. Meal looks wonderful. Terri