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Well, the cardiologist was not the greatest but I was not really expecting great news. The plan for now is that she has doubled one medication, dropped another, labs in 2 weeks, echocardiogram and followup in early April, and she raised the possibility of a consult with the Johns Hopkins Valve Clinic in the foreseeable future. I did get home well before we have serious rain. Roy

I have a sunset today, rather than a sunrise from my 2016 Crystal Symphony Antarctic cruise from Buenos Aires to Miami. On February 28 we visited Cartagena: Roy

I have a sunset today, rather than a sunrise from my 2016 Crystal Symphony Antarctic cruise from Buenos Aires to Miami. On February 28 we visited Cartagena: Roy

Oops. It’s cardiologist not oncologist. Roy

I don't think it was the Sun you were on 40 years ago (Star, Sky or Sea?) as Sun was built 36 years ago. All the Royal Viking ships were in service up to the Pandemic, but now only 2 remain. Royal Viking Queen is now Windstar's Star Legend. I had 171 fabulous nights on Sun as HAL Prinsendam. She is still going strong as Amera for Phoenix Reisen. I got a final look at her when she visited Baltimore last April 6: Roy

Thank you Rich, Jacqui, Vanessa, Debbie, Dixie, and Ann. I'll pass on the Floral Design but gladly celebrate the other 2 days. A great quote by Dalai Lama which fits in quite nicely with Inconvenience Yourself Day. I have been to Nuku' Alufa in Tonga but not today's port. Three great days in history. I will both celebrate and mourn the last episode of M*A*S*H. I did not watch it at the time but have extensively enjoyed the reruns. I'll pass on the meal. My alternative is Tropical Fruit Medley, Lamb Shank, and Baked Alaska, my final dinner on MS Koningsdam February 28. 2017: I see the Oncologist in a couple of hours and hope our heavy rain holds off. Got to the mall for my walk and then brought in my recycling cart with just a bit of drizzle this morning. I think once back from the doctor I'll pretty much hunker down inside before the heavy rain and wind start. Roy

Happy Anniversary @superoma. 54 years! Wow! Roy

Bon Voyage!!!! Roy

The Hump Day Maps: Roy

As a Britannia cruiser (then and now most of those on board) I think I would find things a bit different. Love how everybody is now so nearly equal once out of their cabins. Not to mention, even if one were available I would have hated to face the North Atlantic in an open lifeboat. Roy

Thank you for letting us know. Sounds serious but she got to the right place at the right time. Roy

While I like Lamb I will probably pass on today's meal. My alternative is Papaya with Rainbow of Fruit, Oven Roasted Chicken, and Blueberry Crisp as served on MS Prinsendam February 27, 2019: This has not been traditionally part of my routine with my cardiologist but I remembered only last night that she had requested that I get labwork done for tomorrow's visit. The lab is in the same building as both the oncology and cardiology practices so it would have been a trivial matter to go the lab after my checkin at oncology, and most of the tests were the same anyway. I left home sooner than planned to get to the lab soon after it opened, and they did have the order on file, and I was out quickly. I was told 24-48 hours for the results to be ready and went upstairs to check in with oncology about a possible need to reschedule the appointment to be sure the results would be ready but they said it should not be a problem to keep the appointment as scheduled. Well, in fact the results showed up in My Chart about 3PM, and most of the tests were a subset of the tests I got in oncology. Oh well. One good thing. My PSA is down some from January. Roy

Today's sunrise is from my 2019 Grand South America cruise on MS Prinsendam (nee Royal Viking Sun), On February 27 Prinsendam visited Ilheus, Brazil: Roy

Today's sunrise is from my 2019 Grand South America cruise on MS Prinsendam (nee Royal Viking Sun), On February 27 Prinsendam visited Ilheus, Brazil: Roy

Running behind but I'll try to post at least a bit. Thank you Rich, Jacqui, Vanessa, Ann, Debbie, and Dixie, and best wishes for your sister, Ann. Welcome back @marshhawk. Polar Bears are truly majestic but I'll pass on the Kahlua. I don't really remember hearing the term Ansmia before but the concept certainly came to light in the pandemic. A great day in women's history. I have not been to Philip Island but love the Twain quote. I'll try to be back later. Goofed on my plans for tomorrow's cardiologist visit and it's thrown me off some. Roy

Today's maps" Roy

Oosterdam in Beagle Channel Roy

And thank you for checking in with @StLouisCruisers and @ger_77 to keep us updated before we got too worried. Roy

Today's sunrise is from my 2016 Crystal Symphony Antarctica cruise from Buenos Aires to Miami. On February 26 Symphony visited Panama City: Roy

Today's sunrise is from my 2016 Crystal Symphony Antarctica cruise from Buenos Aires to Miami. On February 26 Symphony visited Panama City: Roy

Noordam is a different class of ship from the Volendam and Zaandam (and departed Amsterdam and Rotterdam VI). I think on the Noordam your best choices would be a cabin on deck 4 near the forward and midship elevators (Aft Promenade deck has no portside doors) or just below the lido deck aft or midship. Roy

Thank you Rich, Jacqui, Vanessa, Debbie, Ann, and Dixie, and best wishes Dixie with your surgery. I think Carnival Day may be a holdover from a year when Lent came earlier. Carpe Diem Day and Black Lives Matter Day are certainly worth celebrating. I think I disagree with the quote, I think one’s state of mind and outlook on life have a significant effect on survival. Not sure I can celebrate colonialism but the Pound Note and RADAR are certainly worth celebrating. I’ve been through the Beagle Channel several times. MV Multinovski in 1997, Crystal Symphony in 2016, Zaandam in 2017, and Prinsendam in 2019. I will probably pass on the meal. My alternative is Classic Caesar Salad, Rigatroni with Chicken Meatballs, and Sliced Fruit Plate as served on MS Prinsendam February 26, 2019. It was also probably the Antarctica Penguin was displayed, this time for the Mariner Medallion Ceremony: Roy

Today's maps: Roy

No toots for Nieuw Statendam. Wonder what's up. Thanks Dave, Leanne, and fellow addicts. An almost clockwise sailaway. Roy

Zoom on NS. Roy