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Today's sunrise is from my 2018 Grand Alaska Panama trip. On August 13, on the final leg, Crystal Symphony visited Cabo San Lucas: Roy

Thank you for the Saturday report, Rich. No middle children and I don;t think any lefties in my immediate family. Garage sales are a great way to downsize. I like the Roth quote. If you are really fearless you are likely a danger to others as well. I've been to Copenhagen just once, Elegant Explorer in 2015. Not sure what the meal is. My alternative is Apple, Pear, and Cucumber Salad, Roasted Rack of Veal with Prosciutto and Sage, and Almnd and Orange Cake A La Mode which might have been my choices on Rotterdam V (the day we visited Ketchikan) on August 13, 1997. Today’s care list: Devastating news on Shadow HorizonChaser1957 DD endangered in Taiwan Fires near Seasick Sailor Tana with persistent problems and rebound Covid ger_77 DH now covid positive RIP Koningsdam entertainer Anthony Lorenzo Hopkins 8/9/22 Crabbi Patti’s father and now son with Covid The locks at Ijmuiden(Rotterdam diverted to at least 8/14) From the rotation: Painful falls for Marshhawk, and Lindaler 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 StLouisCruisers on road trip Bon Voyage Copper10_8 4 days for Av8rix (Zuiderdam 8/17 to 8/31) 1 day for Aliaschief (Rotterdam 8/14 to 8/28) Welcome home Cat in My Lap Welcome home Mister67 AMRDS (Nieuw Amsterdam to 8/14) , Mtn2sea and kplady (Nieuw Statendam to 8/27), 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

A question for @StLouisCruisers. Can you share what hotel you are using in Ft. Lauderdale, and how quick and easy it is to get back to your car after your cruise. When I disembark Eurodam November 20 there is a church service I would like to get to. Thanks Roy

And gone. Roy

Should be here soon. Roy

I'm not on the cruise. Just did it as a test as there's no fee or obligation attached. Worked like a charm for me. When your time comes (unless you want to do a dry run first) you will also be asked if you've been to any other countries in the last 14 days and if you have any symptoms. I think it was actually the first time I tried it on the app. I've always done it on the web site. Roy

Actually, there should not be an issue, I just tried a dry run for Quantum OTS August 15 on the App on my IPAD. The receipt showed up in my email which can be printed as from any regular email on your computer. Roy

That's strange. I ran into the same issue with online access to the Fire Department Investment firm access. Blocked by the Station antivirus but fine from my home computers with both McAffee and Norton. As long as you keep up to date on the App you should be fine that way. You should bet a code with the app that you can show if needed to board. I think though that Royal will know that you're cleared as they check clearance with the Canadian authorities before you board. Roy

Today's sunrise is from my 2018 Grand Alaska/Panama trip. August 12 was a sea day on the Crystal Symphony between San Francisco and Puerto Caldera: Roy

Today's sunrise is from my 2018 Grand Alaska/Panama trip. August 12 was a sea day on the Crystal Symphony between San Francisco and Puerto Caldera: Roy

That is SO sad. Will Jacqui ever catch a break? Roy

Happy Birthday and thank you for the TGIF report Rich. I haven't had Kool Aid in many years, and not a big fan of the meteor shower. I used to have a big collection of Vinyl records but the turntable died years ago. They have made a great comeback. I remember disembarking my first Prinsendam cruise at Edinburgh in 2011, 11 years ago tomorrow. I love the Dietrich quote but will pass on the sushi. My alternative is Chilled Red Grape and Cranberry Soup with Orange-Ginger Pork, my last dinner of my first cruise on the Elegant Explorer. Today’s care list: HorizonChaser1957 DD endangered in Taiwan Fires near Seasick Sailor Tana with persistent problems and rebound Covid RIP Koningsdam entertainer Anthony Lorenzo Hopkins 8/9/22 Crabbi Patti’s father and now son with Covid The locks at Ijmuiden(Rotterdam diverted to at least 8/14) From the rotation: Amy adjusting to widowhood and children Atrex6 Father severely declining Status of St. Louis Sal (7/1), msmayor (5/20) and JAM37 (7/7) Strength and healing for Kazu Celebrations and Shoutouts: Welcome resting cruse face Happy Birthday Rich Shadow/Little in Kazu’s care and making progress Volendam caring for refugees StLouisCruisers on road trip Copper10_8 on the move Welcome home Live4cruises 5 days for Av8rix (Zuiderdam 8/17 to 8/31) 2 days for Aliaschief (Rotterdam 8/14 to 8/28) Cat in My Lap (Zaandam to 8/13), Mister67 (Equinox to 8/13), AMRDS (Nieuw Amsterdam to 8/14) , Mtn2sea and kplady (Nieuw Statendam to 8/27), 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

Have a wonderful cruise and congratulations on that anniversary. If you get a chance can you post the latest status of Sabine. Thanks. Roy

Welcome to Cruise Critic. Roy

All I know is what I see from people who are on the Koningsdam. Roy

@smitty34877 prayers for recovery for Tana and strength and help for you. @ger_77 , prayers for DS and that DH (and you) do not get Covid. Roy

@RedneckBob I did not put you on the care list, assuming that other people, including utilities and possibly insurance were responsible for paying for all the damages from the incident. I hope I was not mistaken. Roy

Today's sunrise is from my 2011 Prinsendam cruise. On August 11 we visited Bergen, Norway: Roy

Today's sunrise is from my 2011 Prinsendam cruise. On August 11 we visited Bergen, Norway: Roy

Interesting collection of days, I haven't spent a lot of time in the sand in years. A special salute to Sons and Daughters. Thought provoking statement by Lewis. Sydney is definitely an interesting port. Looks like Zaandam is not that far away today. I like the meal. My alternative is Poached Orange and Grapes, Chilled Sour Cherry Soup, and Chicken with Dried Cranberries and Orange Relish as served on MS Prinsendam August 11, 2011. Today’s care list: Fires near Seasick Sailor Koningsdam crew member overboard 8/9 Crabbi Patti’s father and now son with Covid The locks at Ijmuiden(Rotterdam diverted to at least 8/14) From the rotation: Sam severely declining Heartgrove brother discharged but rapidly declining despite rally Tana with persistent problems Cruising-along niece awaiting a kidney Celebrations and Shoutouts: Shadow/Little in Kazu’s care and making progress Volendam caring for refugees StLouisCruisers on road trip Live4cruises in NC Hills to 8/11 Aliaschief touring Hebrides to 8/14 4 days for Aliaschief (Rotterdam 8/14 to 8/28) Cat in My Lap (Zaandam to 8/13), Mister67 (Equinox to 8/13), AMRDS (Nieuw Amsterdam to 8/14) , Mtn2sea and kplady (Nieuw Statendam to 8/27), 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

Thank you for the not quite Friday, Rich. Is that supposed to be Play in the sand? Roy

Today my TA (well effectively me) made the final payment on my November Eurodam cruise. One step closer to a BHB, Roy

I highly recommend the online version of ArriveCan over the app. You will need to do it even if you do not get off the ship. I will also suggest that you start now so you have less to do when the time comes. Start by creating your account. If you do the online version start here: https://arrivecan.cbsa-asfc.cloud-nuage.canada.ca/en/auth I'm pretty sure you will need to upload your vaccination status as one of the first steps. Your final submission will be based not on the date you enter Canada but the day you board the ship. It looks like you can start the trip submission 4 days before you board the ship. Select: Reason for entry: Discretionary Method of entry: Marine Port of Entry Ogden Port Pier A&B or Saint John Marine Terminal I think the rest SHOULD be fairly easy. Roy

I did not visit multiple Canadian ports either on Adventure of the Seas or Queen Mary 2. I am pretty sure though if you did it would be just one ArriveCan and it would be for the first Canadian port. What is your itinerary? Roy

I had mentioned that I had been to Buenos Aires several times and that it was the gateway to Iguazu falls. In 2017 I did one of my craziest combinations sailing Crystal Serenity Buenos Aires to Rio, flying back to BA (my only time ever on Emirates), and then 5 days later boarded Zaandam to San Diego. In 2016 I had sailed Crystal Symphony Buenos Aires to Miami, and for the segment from Valparaizo to Miami I met a lady who did not fly. She had sailed QM2 New York to Rio, toured South America and returned on Symphony, and she described the bus system to me. The buses in Brazil have luxury sections that are very much like business class on airplanes including flat beds and onboard meals. I was interested and found a tour from Buenos Aires to Iguazu using the buses and it was a good fit for my time between Serenity and Zaandam. I boarded the bus: in the evening (the sleeping seats were on the top deck) and when the time came the seat became a bed: We arrived in Iguazu the next day and toured the Brazilian side of the falls the following day: Roy