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@Overhead Fred, this photo of yours is a real classic: That whole area has been demolished and will be replaced by a new cruise terminal which I think is designed primarily for ships homeporting in Nassau. I'm adding a couple of photos of somewhat off the beaten path places that I have enjoyed in Nassau. The first is the Public Library which was a favorite of mine in the days when internet was purchased by the minute. The library had very fast wifi; it was not free but you could buy a pass for the day for about 2 hours and get a LOT done in a short time. The library was originally the town jail with about 8 cells arranged in a circle around a small central core. The cells are not really changed but the gates are now gone and the bunks are replaced by tables and bookshelves. You kind of needed to clear out a space for your laptop but once done the service was great: The other is the Queens Staircase, a series of 66 steps leading up to Fort Fincastle, the highest point on the island. It was carved out of the rock by slave labor in 1793-4. It was later named in honor of Queen Victoria who was instrumental in freeing the slaves. Roy

I have a sunset rather than a sunrise today. It's from a 2017 Blount New England Islands cruise. On August 20 Grande Caribe visited Block Island, Rhode Island: Roy

I have a sunset rather than a sunrise today. It's from a 2017 Blount New England Islands cruise. On August 20 Grande Caribe visited Block Island, Rhode Island: Roy

One ship we have both sailed as Enchantment is currently home ported in Baltimore. Where did you board Enchantment? Roy

Thank you for the Saturday report, Rich. Honey Bees are both vital and endangered. Radio still plays a vital day in our lives; I hope Mosquito day is for control and not for celebration. Nassau is a very popular port and was actually my very first port on a conventional cruise ship (Carnival Fantasy, 1993) but I don't think HAL goes there very often. I find the Marilyn Monroe quote quite sad. I think I'll pass on the meal. My alternative is Oven Roasted Rack of Lamb as served on MS Veendam August 20, 2013. Today’s care list: RIP Cruisin Terri’s neighbor Tana with persistent problems although somewhat better Fluff healing from surgery Atrex6 Father severely declining ger_77 and DH with covid fatigue The locks at Ijmuiden(Rotterdam diverted to at least 9/11) From the rotation: Status of St. Louis Sal (7/1), msmayor (5/20) and JAM37 (7/7) Heartgrove’s Sam severely declining Heartgrove brother discharged but in hospice care Strength and healing (physical and emotional) for Kazu Celebrations and Shoutouts: Safety and a new loving home for Shadow Volendam caring for refugees ger_77's prescious “almost daughter” New fur baby for Crazy for cats sister Norseh20 helping DM find assisted living Welcome home SharoninAZ New booking for Vict0riann 9/11 Tana starting t feel herself Welcome Copper10_8 to Montreal. Mtn2sea and kplady (Nieuw Statendam to 8/27), Aliaschief (Rotterdam to 8/28), Av8rix (Zuiderdam to 8/31) and Gail&Marty (Rotterdam to 10/15) at sea Staff Captain Sabine - Our first female Staff Captain and HAL’s likely first female Captain(I know this is a repeat but she’s worth it) Roy

Really commercial aviation but I have only rarely been in small planes. Roy

Fantastic news from @kazu. And Liz should be nominated for sainthood. Hope the new fosters will do right by her but I expect one very sad good-bye when the final transfer occurs. Roy

Today's sunrise is from August 19, 2014 on MS Statendam. On that day we visited Glacier Bay: Roy

Today's sunrise is from August 19, 2014 on MS Statendam. On that day we visited Glacier Bay: Roy

Thank you for the TGIF report, Rich. I love all 3 days although I do not like to fly. I love the Sparks quote as well but have not been to Croatia. Since I don't eat seafood I'll pass on the meal. My alternative is (appropriate for National Potato Day) is Dive-In fries which was part of my lunch on MS Statendam August 19, 2014 while we were in Glacier Bay. I've made a pot of decaf and finished half my morning walk so I'm taking a bit of time to relax. Today’s care list: Strength and healing (physical and emotional) for Kazu RIP Cruisin Terri’s neighbor Shadow missing Tana with persistent problems although somewhat better Fluff healing from surgery ger_77, DH, and DS with covid fatigue The locks at Ijmuiden(Rotterdam diverted to at least 9/11) From the rotation: Status of St. Louis Sal (7/1), msmayor (5/20) and JAM37 (7/7) Heartgrove’s Sam severely declining Heartgrove brother discharged but in hospice care Cruising-along niece awaiting a kidney Celebrations and Shoutouts: Volendam caring for refugees Happy 75 and new car for 1Angelcat brother Heartgrove meeting his grand daughter ger_77's prescious “almost daughter” New fur baby for Crazy for cats sister ottahand7 successful self care Tana starting t feel herself Copper10_8 (Zaandam to 8/20) , Mtn2sea and kplady (Nieuw Statendam to 8/27), Aliaschief (Rotterdam to 8/28), Av8rix (Zuiderdam to 8/31) and Gail&Marty (Rotterdam to 10/15) at sea Staff Captain Sabine - Our first female Staff Captain and HAL’s likely first female Captain(I know this is a repeat but she’s worth it) Roy

I visited Noumea February 12, 2018 on the Crystal Serenity. I had 2 tours that day a morning helicopter tour and an afternoon "tour train". I'll start with a birds eye view of the town: A fortress: . Many of the tourist facilities are villas right on the water: The "Train": and the highest point in the island, Ouemo battery: Roy

Today's sunrise is from my 2014 Alaska trip; August 18 was the first sea day on the way from Seward to Glacier Bay. Roy

Today's sunrise is from my 2014 Alaska trip; August 18 was the first sea day on the way from Seward to Glacier Bay. Roy

Hopefully that's the last of your fire worries for a while. Roy

Thank you for the Thursday report, Rich. 3 great days; I'm guessing @RedneckBob may be the first poetry contributor for us to enjoy. Looks like I've been to Noumea just once on the 2018 Crystal World Cruise. Love the Ghandi quote. The meal sounds nice but not like something I would make. My alternative is Chilled Peach and Ginger Soup and Oven Roasted Chicken as served on MS Statendam August 18, 2014. Podiatrist later this morning. Today’s care list: Strength and healing (physical and emotional) for Kazu Cruisin Terri’s neighbor on hospice for uterine cancer Devastating news on Shadow Joy’s friend Debbie suddenly losing her brother Fires near Seasick Sailor Tana with persistent problems although somewhat better Fluff breast tumor surgery ger_77, DH, and DS with covid fatigue The locks at Ijmuiden(Rotterdam diverted to at least 9/11) From the rotation: Heartgrove’s Sam severely declining Heartgrove brother discharged but in hospice care Cruising-along niece awaiting a kidney Atrex6 Father severely declining Celebrations and Shoutouts: Volendam caring for refugees Heartgrove meeting his grand daughter ger_77's prescious “almost daughter” New fur baby for Crazy for cats sister ottahand7 successful self care Tana starting t feel herself Copper10_8 (Zaandam to 8/20) , Mtn2sea and kplady (Nieuw Statendam to 8/27), Aliaschief (Rotterdam to 8/28), Av8rix (Zuiderdam to 8/31) and Gail&Marty (Rotterdam to 10/15) at sea Staff Captain Sabine - Our first female Staff Captain and HAL’s likely first female Captain(I know this is a repeat but she’s worth it) Roy

@ger_77 do take care of yourself and let others help as necessary. You're "almost daughter" is a real gem. I hope you're officially negative now. @kazu there are just no words for what Shadow is going through. I am really disgusted with the attitude at the rescue, rescue blindness just does not strike me as a viable excuse. I hope Shadow is soon found and gets either a loving family that can really help her or a graceful crossing of the Rainbow Bridge, whichever is most appropriate. Do take care of yourself. You can be justly proud that you gave Shadow the best years of her young life. Roy

No I did not but you can email them and let them know your estimated departure time. Roy

Today's sunrise is another from my 2015 Blount Grande Caribe cruise Portland to Saint John. On August 17 we started the day in Rockland, Maine. Roy

Today's sunrise is another from my 2015 Blount Grande Caribe cruise Portland to Saint John. On August 17 we started the day in Rockland, Maine. Roy

Thank you for the Hump Day report, Rich. Great collection of days with a special salute to Thrift Shops. Love the Virginia Woolf quote. I've been to Punta Arenas twice, Zaandam in 2017 and Prinsendam in 2019. My reaction to the menu will depend on the stuffing. My alternative is VPasta Primavera, Chilled Mixed Berry Soup, and Vietnamese Apple Tart as served on MS Veendam August 17, 2013. Today’s care list: Cruisin Terri’s neighbor on hospice for uterine cancer RIP cruisin single neighbor Devastating news on Shadow HorizonChaser1957 DD endangered in Taiwan Fires near Seasick Sailor Tana with persistent problems although somewhat better Fluff breast tumor surgery Thursday ger_77, DH, and DS with covid RIP Koningsdam entertainer Anthony Lorenzo Hopkins 8/9/22 The locks at Ijmuiden(Rotterdam diverted to at least 9/11) From the rotation: Heartgrove brother discharged but in hospice care Cruising-along niece awaiting a kidney Atrex6 Father severely declining Status of St. Louis Sal (7/1), msmayor (5/20) and JAM37 (7/7) Celebrations and Shoutouts: Volendam caring for refugees Heartgrove meeting his grand daughter Bon Voyage Av8rix (Zuiderdam 8/17 to 8/31) New fur baby for Crazy for cats sister ottahand7 successful self care Tana starting to feel herself Copper10_8 (Zaandam to 8/20) , Mtn2sea and kplady (Nieuw Statendam to 8/27), Aliaschief (Rotterdam to 8/28), and Gail&Marty (Rotterdam to 10/15) at sea Staff Captain Sabine - Our first female Staff Captain and HAL’s likely first female Captain(I know this is a repeat but she’s worth it) Roy

So sorry to hear that. Roy

Continue to enjoy. Roy

Today's sunrise is from a 2013 trip to Atlantic Canada. On August 16 I was on an early morning bus on the way to Baltimore's Amtrak station and MS Veendam out of Boston. BTW, it looks like in the last 24 hours Serenity has moved slightly, I think into a drydock. Roy

Today's sunrise is from a 2013 trip to Atlantic Canada. On August 16 I was on an early morning bus on the way to Baltimore's Amtrak station and MS Veendam out of Boston. Roy

Thank you for the Tuesday Report, Rich. 2 hump days in a row, over the hump on August today and on the week tomorrow. I used to love roller coasters and still enjoy a good quote. Not sure what to make of the meal or the quote. My alternative is Sunset Salad, Orange and Grapefruit Medley and Spaghetti Amatriciana with Grilled Chicken Breast which would have been my choices on MS Prinsendam August 4, 2011 if I had not had a large Pinnacle Grill Lunch. I noted changes in HAL Covid protocol yesterday but they might have a few too many political ramifications to be appropriate on the Daily. Today’s care list: Devastating news on Shadow HorizonChaser1957 DD endangered in Taiwan Fires near Seasick Sailor Tana with persistent problems ger_77, DH, and DS with covid RIP Koningsdam entertainer Anthony Lorenzo Hopkins 8/9/22 The locks at Ijmuiden(Rotterdam diverted to at least 9/11) From the rotation: Vict0riann awaiting colonoscopy Heartgrove’s Sam severely declining Strength and healing for Kazu Painful falls for Marshhawk, and Lindaler Celebrations and Shoutouts: Volendam caring for refugees New granddaughter for Heartgrove 1 day for Av8rix (Zuiderdam 8/17 to 8/31) Welcome home dfish Copper10_8 (Zaandam to 8/20) , Mtn2sea and kplady (Nieuw Statendam to 8/27), Aliaschief (Rotterdam to 8/28), and Gail&Marty (Rotterdam to 10/15) at sea Staff Captain Sabine - Our first female Staff Captain and HAL’s likely first female Captain(I know this is a repeat but she’s worth it) Roy