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Good afternoon from a still humid central Texas. It is cloudy, humid and 80F with a slight breeze which is slow enough to spray the weed killer. However, after a long day cleaning house, I'm not sure if I have the energy to lug a heavy sprayer around the yard, much less mix the weed killer and water. I guess we'll live the with weeds a bit longer. At least, they are green. Joy, I was sorry to read about your friends, on in ICU with heart failure and the other with a second stroke. Sending positive thoughts for both for better days. Yeah on Allen finally getting his Dupixent, and I hope it works as expected. Too many drugs have outrageous prices. Vanessa, that is excellent news you are pain and tingling free, and that you are sleeping well. Please be careful with you back until the stiffness and soreness are gone. I'm glad the muscle relaxant and Tylenol all you need. I'm glad you have BFF to take care of you, and that he has your to care for him. Sandi, I'm glad Linda is able to sleep at night, and I hope she is not getting behind in controlling her pain. Gerry, I'm glad Ollie has you as a friend and someone to lean on during this difficult time. Roy, we have been on a cruise together, but we did not meet then. IIRC, it was the TA on Prinsendam in November 2017. Elizabeth, I'm sorry you had to cancel your two Westerdam cruises for health reasons. It's never an easy decision, but taking care of your health comes first. Once all that is behind you, you will probably enjoy future cruises much more. Just a thought, can you fill in the depression (aka lake) in your yard with dirt? Ray, we were on a cruise together in 2018, but I don't think we met then. It was the Circle the Northern Pacific on Coral Princess not a BHB. Sharon, I'm sorry your DM is not doing better and is weak. I hope the antibiotics help her, and she recovers quickly. The good news is her chest x-ray was clear. I hope you get some good news tomorrow in the follow-up visit. Lenda

Good morning from and overcast and humid (100%) central Texas. It is 67F with a dew point of 67F. There is only a slight chance of rain today, and our predicted high temperature is 78F. This will be quick since it's house cleaning day, and I slept later than intended. We'll let someone else celebrate Sauvignon Blanc day. The other two days are interesting, and I hope all animals still in laboratories are treated humanly. The quote is another interesting one. Salmon cakes are good, but a nice salmon fillet is easier to prepare. I'll take a Mimosa, and would like to try the wine, but it's pricey. We have not been to today's port. The sending of a tv signal by satellite in 1962 was a huge step in broadcasting. @MISTER 67 I hope your Lightning can overcome the 2-0 deficit in the playoffs. @grapau27 Graham, thanks for all the explanations of the days. @aliaschief Bruce, thanks for the beautiful pictures of Abu Dhabi. @RMLincoln Maureen, I hope your DH gets a good report from the surgeon. Safe travels today and tomorrow. Enjoy your visit with your friend, and your time with your prayer circle friends. @puppycanducruise Melanie, I could not like your post because of the snow. I hope this is the last snow for many months. @marshhawk Annie, if you get a paycheck, being a pawn between your bosses might not be too bad. @Cruzin Terri Terri, I'm sorry today is a sad day, and I hope the situation improves. You are stronger than you think since you had the courage to make the necessary but difficult decision that was best for both of you. Lenda

It always oays to check.. Things change often, you have tomkeep checking. Lenda

The yard looks so much better now that it's been mowed. With all the rain and waiting an extra two days to mow, the grass kept sticking to the underside of the mower, so I had to stop a few times and clean it out. All I can say about dinner, is thank goodness of leftovers. Thanks for more wonderful pictures, Brenda. We've seen the green flash a few times, but as spectacular as in your two pictures. I also loved your snorkeling pictures since that is one of my favorite things to do. We snorkeled a bit in Kauai on a Napali Coast tour, but it was nothing like your pictures. Maureen, I know it's a relief that your DH is out of surgery and in recovery. Tina, we've rented cars in Kona every time but this year when we took a HIA tour. We've rented cars in the Courtyard by Marriott the last few times, but when DH check this year, the car rental office was closed. The nearest place to rent cars that he could find were at the airport, which is a ways out of town. Hopefully, things will be different when your are there. Lenda

Annie, I hope Tigger is now recovering from the infection and fever. Enjoy your lunch and dinner out today. Vanessa, that is the best news we've had in a long time. I'm so very happy you have no leg pain with the bonus of a good night's sleep. Take it easy and enjoy being pampered by BFF. I have enjoyed all the pictures from Kona, and Brenda @bennybear yours are so beautiful. Now, it's off to mow the yard. I won't get too hot since it's 72F, cloudy with a cool south wind. A cool south wind is weird, but true. Lenda

My pictures below are from our three BHB stops in Kona, We were there in 2014 on Veendam, and in 2017 and 2018 on Westerdam. We rented cars those days and drove north to Kapaau. I have a few pictures of the area near the tender dock that were taken in 2017. King Kamehameha statue outside the visitor center in Kapaau, and the view across the road. A couple of pretty birds on the grounds of the visitor center. For the garden club The rugged coast near the north point of the Big Island Lapakahi State Park A lava tube close the the highway. We did not venture from the roadside. The area near the tender port Lenda

On February 9, we did the Kona Highlights tour as part of our HIA package. We had a beautiful day for touring. The coast and the Atlantis submarine being towed to it's dive position. While waiting for our check-in time for the tour, I walked down the main road to the Church and the Palace. First, the beach and swimming area just off the tender pier. The view from our first stop, a coffee planation. These buildings were part of their processing facility. Our second stop was St. Benedict Catholic Church in Captain Cook, Hawaii. It is known as the Painted Church. The interior was painted by a priest using house paint. Part of the grave yard The memorial to Father Damien. The original steeple Our final stop was a National Park which was the Royal Compound and is considered sacred by native Hawaiians. The Royal compound and sacred ground Lenda

Good morning from a sunny and breezy central Texas. It is currently 56F with a predicted high of 78F, but the clouds will be moving in later this morning. Our 11mph wind will increase to 17mph this afternoon. This morning is DH's turn for his annual visit with out PCP. We're not expecting any surprises since we've seen the results of last week's blood tests. Once we're home, I will be mowing the yard before it turns into a jungle with all the rain we had over the weekend. I was also hoping to be able to spray the weed killer, but the wind will be too high. I'll celebrate the English language in all it's variations. I enjoy a nicely toasted English muffin with jelly. I have never watched Dr. Who, so I appreciate Graham's @grapau27 explanation of the Impossible Astronaut Day. Another interesting quote from Oscar Wilde, but I don't agree with it entirely. We'll pass on the meal, and instead have the leftover meatloaf and scalloped potatoes from the other night. We'll pass on the drink, but would like to try the wine if it wasn't so pricey. We were just in Kona on February 9, and enjoyed our HIA excursion. I'm happy England changed over to the decimal system of currency in 1968, many years before we visited that country. @VMax1700 Colin, I'm glad the Bay of Biscay was kind to you. We've seen it calm, and seen it earning it's reputation for being rough. I hope the patient that was evacuated from the ship will recover quickly. @AncientWanderer Maxine, I'm glad you are enjoying your cruise. Thanks for the pictures. @smitty34877 Terry, I'm glad you are getting a rest from chores, shopping, cooking, etc. while your NH family is visiting. Glad your DS is tackling some of the chores. It's good to know that when Tana is not up to joining the family for dinner someone is joining her for dinner. @marshhawk Annie, thanks for the pictures of the kittens yesterday. @aliaschief Bruce, great pictures of the animals, and thanks for the information about the game preserve. @Haljo1935 Elizabeth, I hope the eye procedure goes smoothly today. @RMLincoln Maureen, best wishes for an easy surgery and recovery for your DH today. Lenda

@cunnorl Charlene, I hope you have a wonderful day today. Lenda

@marshhawk Annie, enjoy your 70th birthday. HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Lenda

@JazzyV Vanessa, I hope you had a good night with plenty of restful sleep. Lenda

Maureen, I'm glad you arrived safely. Best wishes for a successful surgery for your DH. Gerry, I hope your DH is approved for the surgery this week, amd that he gets it asap. Lenda

Vanessa, thanks for checking in. I'm sorry it was a longer and more difficult procedure. The good news is you are home. Now, let the healing begin. Lenda

Mine, too. Lenda

Jacqui, I'm a little late to the party. I hope the Merry Widows have a wonderful time and a great cruise. Good picture of you with Rich @richwmn at the sailaway.

The dryer just binged the end of the last load. Once I get the fitted sheets and other sheets folded, I'm through for the day. I have been enjoying all the pictures of Mykonos and Delos. Thank you everyone who shared their pictures, and I won't try to name everyone who posted in case I omit some. Mykonos is a pretty clean island, and I hope we get to Delos someday. I make enough typos without trying, so don't tempt me. 😁 Welcome to the Fleet Report/Daily. I hope you join our happy bunch often. Lenda

Carolyn, I'm glad your DIL has recovered from her foot surgery. Welcome home, Ann and Pat. I hope your DH get good news today, and there is recurrence of cancer. I hope you get your knee surgery soon. And some of make typos a lot sooner than others, and forget about later. Lenda

Terri, I'm so sorry you canceled your trip, but you did what you felt was best for Jim and for you. HUGS! Lenda

I hope the good memories of your mother lessen the sadness on the anniversary of her passing. Lenda

We have been to Mykonos twice. In 2003, we were there on the old Regal Princess as part of the mystery cruise. We rented a car and drove around most of the island. In 2016, we were there on the Prinsendam and just walked around town. Today's picrtures are a combination from both visits. After going to Santorini twice, we decided we like Mykonos better. A couple more pictures of the iconic windmills on Mykonos. Outside the town For the Garden Club Back in town, Paraportiani Orthodox church on the waterfront Some of the back streets in town Mykonos from the ship Lenda

Good morning from a cold for us central Texas. It is currently 46F heading to a high of 71F. The skies are clear and there is little or no wind. Today is laundry day since we are getting low on some clothes. Last night, we tried to see the comet, but we were not successful. The best viewing time was just before sunset, which wasn't good. The comet was near the sun, and the area near the sun was just too bright. A little after sunset, the trees and clouds were in the way since the comet is low in the sky. Maybe we'll be successful tonight. We will celebrate Earth Day, and Girl Scout leaders. Both DDs were Brownies and older DD was a Girl Scout like her mother. The Dr. Seuss quote is interesting. Coleslaw is a good side dish, but I like it with the creamy dressing. We'll pass on the drink, but would like to try the wine. We have been to Mykonos twice, and really like it better than Santorini. Barbara Walters was a broadcast pioneer in many ways, and a great role model for women. @grapau27 Graham, you and Pauline will be in our thoughts today as you remember your lovely mam on her 94th birthday. Thank you for the explanation of Chemists Celebrate Earth Day. @MISTER 67 Better luck to the Lightning tomorrow night. @rafinmd Roy, I hope your routine visit with the oncologist is just routine. @aliaschief Bruce, thanks for the pictures from Oman and the interesting topography. Also, the white night looks like another success. @Haljo1935 Elizabeth, I hope the PCP gets the records and can complete the LOA papers. Your DGD is a cutie. @dfish Debbie, don't worry about the second picture. I've had the same problem. Oh, remember, today is Monday. @kochleffel Paul, I hope Passover is a good time for you. Lenda

@JazzyV Vanessa, thinking of you today. I hope everything goes smoothly, and you are pain free as a result. Also, I hope your sleep will improve, too. Lenda

@Rowsby I hope your birthday is wonderful, Sue. Lenda

@summer slope Dixie, I hope you and George have a wonderful time on the cruise with your family. Lenda

Jake, your hard work paid off. The corner of the yard looks great. Lenda