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And it appears that Odyssey may be the view blocker. Berth assignments seem totally random. Both ships past the Tracy Arm Cutoff. Roy

Wow! Have a Wonderful cruise. Roy

Bon Voyage @ocean sounds.. Welcome aboard @Duck Creek. I've been to Dunedin/Port Chalmers twice, both times on Crystal, and both times I've met up with @erewhon. In 2018 it was the Crystal Symphony enroute from Sydney to Miami. I walked around Port Chalmers a little bit before the meeting. One thing I enjoyed was the interior of Trinity Church. Once we met they became my guests on the Symphony, having lunch in the Trident Grill, Crystal's equivalent of Dive-In. DW does not like having her photo published but here are me and DH at the table as we waited for delivery of our sandwiches: After lunch they took me into Dunedin and one of the highlights then was the train station that @StLouisCruisers has shown us. In 2020 Dunedin was our final port of call in New Zealand (come to think of it perhaps my last Crystal port of call ever since Hobart was cancelled due to storms, and I disembarked in Sydney just before all hell broke loose. This time I was taken to a brunch at a place near their residence called Luna, overlooking the harbor: I enjoyed a very nice brunch: After brunch we did a bit of shopping. I had broken a shoe lace having difficulty finding them in New Zealand. I was taken promptly the right display for the perfect pair of laces that I am still using. On the way back we stopped at Signal Hill where there was a monument to New Zealand's Centennial and a terrific view: Roy

Last (at least for now) non travel sunrise. Taken 2 years ago, September 25, 2021 at the parking deck of my local mall. Roy

Thank you Rich, Vanessa, Debbie, Dixie, and Ann. Interesting that Deaf Day comes so close to Braille Day. I'll pass on the Comic Books but was a Food Service Employee during my college years. Great days for Balboa and Sandra O'Connor. Dunedin/Port Chalmers is the home port of our own @erewhon. I visited twice, Crystal Symphony in 2018 and Crystal Serenity in 2020 and had great visits with them both times. I love the Green quote. Will pass on the Tofu. My alternative is Chilled Berry and Chia Seed Soup, Turkey Scallopini, and Banana Crisp as served on MS Oosterdam September 25, 2017: Roy

Last (at least for now) non travel sunrise. Taken 2 years ago, September 25, 2021 at the parking deck of my local mall. Roy

A sad trip home for @ottahand7 but at least the Orioles won. Roy

What a day for @ottahand7. I think at least the rain was kind but not the result I would hope for. Tied at end of regulaton. Praying the Ravens can pull it out in overtime. Roy

Bon Voyage everyone! Roy

Today's sunrise was taken on my morning walk near the middle school about a 10-minute walk from my house 2 years ago today on September 24, 2011. Roy

Today's sunrise was taken on my morning walk near the middle school about a 10-minute walk from my house 2 years ago today on September 24, 2011. Roy

Happy WET Sunday from Maryland. Thank you Rich, Vanessa, Ann, Debbie, and Dixie. @ottahand7 wishing you a great day cheering the Ravens on to victory. I'll take a pass on 2 of the days but Cherries Jubilee sounds really nice. Interesting point of view by James Brown. I have not been to Isle of Pines. I wonder if Columbus ever figured out where he was going. I'll gladly celebrate Babe Ruth as a Baltimore son. Not sure about the meal, My alternative is Pot Roast Vegetable Cassarole and Meringue Berry Tart as served at MS Oosterdam's Mariner Brunch September 29, 2017. Congrats to @RMLincoln. Devastating news on Baby Murphy. Got out only briefly yesterday to the mail box and today may not be much better. Roy

East or Northwest have a great cruise. Roy

I don't have a travel sunrise for September 23, and as Ophelia starts to affect our weather I won't take one today. This is from one year ago at the school administration building (in a former school) across the street from my development. Roy

I don't have a travel sunrise for September 23, and as Ophelia starts to affect our weather I won't take one today. This is from one year ago at the school administration building (in a former school) across the street from my development. Roy

Happy Saturday from a stormy Maryland. Thank you Rich, Vanessa, Debbie, Ann, and Dixie. I like the days celebrated but especially those who can sign. A nice quote by Frost 3 great days in history. I relied heavily on mechanical calculators my early years at work. I have not cruised to St. Anthony but visited there on a land trip in 2000. Happy Birthday Jasper. Bon Voyage @VMax1700, Welcome to Maryland @ottahand7, I prefer my hamburger as a sandwich rather than a casserole. My alternative is Railroad French Toast as served on Amtrak's Empire Builder September 23, 2017, approaching Seattle and MS Oosterdam. Roy

I wish there was a second channel where we could get the announcements but not the canned music the rest of the time. Announcements against a background of silence would be great. Roy

@Cruzin Terri has Ophelia passed your place yet. I hope no major problems. Roy

Started in Warren Rhode Island (just up the bay from Newport) and ended in Burlington Vermont. Roy

I guess that's a wrap for Volendam's final appearance for the foreseeable future. Thanks Leanne, Lou & Dave, and fellow addicts. Roy

Already tucking out of sight. Roy

Coming into view. Roy

Should be arriving very soon. Roy

Ground AIS is quitting again. Roy

Today's sunrise is from a Lake Champlain cruise on Blount's smallest ship, the former Niagara Prince. On September 22, 2006 we visited New York City: Roy