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That is quite a long roll call!

I am looking forward to hearing about the condition of the ship. We are considering her for the Spanish Farewell in November 2022.

@Sharon in AZ So happy to hear to hear your husband is out of quarantine. Are you enjoying the Oosterdam? Is the ship in good condition? My husband and I prefer a smaller ship and really enjoyed our Zuiderdam Panama Canal cruise in February. It was the first time we cruised for more than a week and we really enjoyed it. We are now looking at the Spanish Farewell in November. Could anyone chime in on a transatlantic experience? I know you can't predict the weather but what did you experience on your trip across the Atlantic? I would really appreciate your insights. I'm trying to work up to a 35 day cruise. I love the pictures of the daily port and the recipes. I love the way the people on this thread support each other. I love the positivity. Happy World Oceans Day!

I know that June bugs are insects but in Ocean City we call the graduates that invade the town after graduation, June Bugs.

Is that the charge for Club Orange?

We are lucky enough to still have a Drive In near Baltimore, Bengie's which opened in June 6, 1956. They are one of the 11 Drive-In Theatres featured in “BACK TO THE DRIVE-IN”! documentary. The information below is summarized from the Bengies When the pandemic hit, drive-ins were suddenly the only safe venue in town, with press coverage about how drive-ins are “back,” and how they are thriving. The documentary goes from preparations before the customers arrive, to selling tickets, opening the snack bar, and getting the movie on screen. The doc is about authentic drive-ins and the passionate people who run them, but more broadly it highlights questions about the future of the theatrical experience, and the challenges of many small businesses wondering whether they will survive and make it to the other side of the pandemic. Did you know that, "The drive-in was created for seniors who found it hard to sit in indoor movie theaters comfortably."

I frequently make this applesauce cake because it is so easy, you mix it up in the pan. Fairly healthy too. I add extra cinnamon. https://www.acouplecooks.com/no-bowl-applesauce-cake/

Baltimore hosts dragon boat races in the Inner Harbor. The Baltimore Dragon Boat Challenge started as a local scrimmage in 2009, but now draws teams from across the Midwest and East Coast. The Under Armour waterfront becomes a tent city as teams rally for 500-meter and 2000-meter races. The race is covered by local TV news, and in 2018 the mayor declared the BDBC Challenge to be the official Dragon Boat Day in Baltimore.

@dfishWishing you a successful surgery and a speedy recovery. I appreciate all the recipes you post. Today's reminds me of Falafel. For those who are interested, here's a recipe. https://www.themediterraneandish.com/how-to-make-falafel/

Reassuring to “hear” I’m not the only one with a loved one that is hard of hearing. @summer slopeThank you for the TVEars recommendation. @Live4cruisesI look forward to hearing if they work as well for you. @Sea Viewer🤣My husband conveniently forgets things too. @aliaschiefI know what you mean about ear protectors. @USN59-79Thank you for your service. I’m glad you were finally able to receive effective hearing aides. @TiogaCruiserOne more…

I salute, Save Your Hearing Day. Unfortunately, my husband did not "save his hearing" during his younger days and now he is hard of hearing. When he started turning the TV volume up to 100, I insisted he get a hearing aide. He has one but it frustrates him. He does not wear it at home. If I ask, he will sometimes wear it when we go out. It is particularly difficult to wear with a mask. If he removes his mask, the hearing aide often comes with it. Thoughts ? Advice? I just try to grin and bear it....

@MISTER 67Your health insurance is required to reimburse you $12 per test. Some insurance companies have a network of preferred places where you can obtain a test for free. Check with your insurance company. For the future, order some free tests just to have in the house from covid.gov.

Happy … In Baltimore we celebrate flamingos year round. Sadly, the Hon Cafe closed this year but the icon flamingo still stand guard.

You can only use the Club Orange dining room if you purchased it or are in a Neptune or Pinnacle suite. If so, you can walk in to CO anytime during dinner service even if you have an assigned table in the MDR.

I’d rather have the larger room than a bigger balcony for a family of 4. I’d be happy.

We often drink this wine. Excellent for the price. Naval Academy graduation today; the Blue Angels will fly.

Traffic will depend on what else is going on the date of your cruise departure. Generally, traffic is light on the weekend but a holiday, Ravens game or other special event could impact traffic. What is your departure date?

My hair was strawberry blond when I was born. My Mom said I was a fiery child. As I got older, my hair got darker, with blonde highlights from all the time I spent in the sun. As my hair began to turn gray, I dyed it red. My DH loved it but keeping up with red hair is a chore. I now get blonde highlights to cover the gray, only a hint of red remains. I will always think of myself as a red head,it's a state of mind!

Congratulations to your grandson! Sounds like he could help you fix your computer issues. Whenever I have a computer problem in my classroom, I get a student to fix it.🤣

I too feel my silly memes are now inappropriate but I didn’t know about the shooting either. It is such a tragedy that affects me deeply. I have been in a school with an active shooter and was locked in a classroom with students while the SWAT team searched for the student. We need more than thoughts and prayers.

I love escargot. Always order it when I see it on a menu but I’ve never made it at home. A few silly memes to cheer you.

I receive the Baltimore Sun and watch an hour of local tv news in the morning and another hour of local tv news in the evening. I have heard nothing about 200 passengers left behind. You could try to contact someone at the terminal. Cruise.Maryland.gov or the port pobdirectory.com

Would you mind sharing the dates of the repositioning cruise. Sorry to hear you lost a close friend. Thanks for your trip report.

@dfish What a great selection of recipes! I frequently make a salad with strawberries and usually make my own dressing BUT a bottled poppy seed, sweet vidalia or raspberry walnut vinaigrette works well in a pinch. I belong to a CSA (community supported agriculture.) I pay $300 in May and pick up produce from the farm every week until October 15. Last week I got the first strawberries of the season.

Definitely take a tour of ACADIA NATIONAL PARK when you are coming n Bar Harbor.