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Perhaps it's a good thing that I got distracted from posting this morning. Roy

Happy Hump Day. Thank you Rich, Eva, Debbie, Dixie, and Ann. I am trying not to be too much of a Pack Rat, regularly monitor my blood pressure and we all rely heavily on telecommunication. Interesting that Aristides did not continue on to the third running of the Preakness. I like the Green quote and have been to Falmouth just once, on Grandeur of the Seas in 2015. I'll pass on the meal. My alternative is Chilled Guanabana Soup, Oven Roasted Chicken, and Peach Crisp, supplemented by a Lido Barbecue as enjoyed on MS Veendam May 17, 2016: Roy

I must be the odd man out on World's Fairs, having missed the BIG ones. Been to just 2. Expo67 in Montreal (directly across from the cruise terminal) and 1982 in Knoxville. Roy

Happy anniversary @aliaschief. Happy Birthday Foster. Good news @Vict0riann. Any progress on your headache? @Cruzin Terri wishing both you and Jim restful sleep, and @NextOne a minimally invasive procedure with great improvement. Roy

And that's it for today. Thanks Leanne, Lou & Dave, and fellow addicts. Roy

Easing into the berth. Roy

I had little hope for a zoom today Roy

There she is. Roy

Today's sunrise is from my 2015 Crystal Serenity transatlantic, On May 16 we arrived at our destination of Lisbon. Roy

Today's sunrise is from my 2015 Crystal Serenity transatlantic, On May 16 we arrived at our destination of Lisbon. Roy

Westie has updated in Marine Traffic. Getting much closer, about 2/3 of the way from Tracy Arm to the channel. Passomg Grand Island. Roy

Welcome back Rich. Thank you Rich, Eva, Debbie, Dixie, and Ann. To me purple is the color of the Ravens but I will get it out today. I'll pass on the sea monkeys but celebrate peace. While Joan of Arc is definitely a martyr I'm less enthusiastic about her as a saint. I like the Seinfeld quote. I haven't been to Tunisia and will pass on the shrimp. My alternative is Chilled Blueberry Soup, Grilled Herb Strip Loin Steak, and Pistachio Ice Cream as served on MS Veendam May 16, 2016. Roy

Prayers for Fluff. Roy

By law every ship must undergo periodic drydocks to clean the hull and examine the ship for damage that may not show up in routine operations. The fact that a ship is going to drydock does not necessarily mean there is a problem. I might avoid especially a short cruise IMMEDIATELY before a drydock since some prep work may happen in the last couple of days so the drydock can be accomplished as quickly as possible. The same might apply to the cruise after a drydock as some projects may be not quite completed when the ship returns to service. Roy

Thanks Leanne, Lou & Dave, and fellow addicts. Roy

Lines out on Koningsdam. Roy

Asked and answered. Roy

I hope it stops panning as the Eurodam gets closer. Roy

I had forgotten about this and noticed it just in time. Roy

Today's sunrise is another from my short Queen Mary 2 cruise round trip Southampton in 2019. May 15 was a sea day from Zeebrugge to St. Peter Port: Roy

Today's sunrise is another from my short Queen Mary 2 cruise round trip Southampton in 2019. May 15 was a sea day from Zeebrugge to St. Peter Port: Roy

No idea, Keith. Today's sunrise is another from my short Queen Mary 2 cruise round trip Southampton in 2019. May 15 was a sea day from Zeebrugge to St. Peter Port: Roy

Thank you for letting us know. Roy

Where will you be before the land part. Can you use Luggage Forward to ship the bag from home to the ship in Whittier? Roy

Welcome home @richwmn. Thank you Rich, Sandi, Debbie, Dixie, Ann, and Eva. Good luck Ren and best wishes to Jim. We did our celebration of fallen officers last weekend. I enjoy Chocolate Chip cookies but prefer Oatmeal Raisin. According to Wikipedia there are no White Castles in Canada and there is none within about 3 hours of me. I have never been to Tasmania although I was booked to Hobart on the Crystal Serenity in 2020 but cancelled due to storms. I like the Jung quote but will pass on the meal. My alternative is Pineapple Boat, Rack of Lamb with with Tomato Couscous, and Garlic Pearls, and Black Forest Cake as served on MS Veendam May 15, 2016. May 15, 1869 was a great day in our history. Roy