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I have not seen that post but I hope it has been deleted and the poster suspended for a few days for denigrating another poster. 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

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 until 2023 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

Thank you Rich, Vanessa, Debbie, Ann and Dixie for the FR&D I will definitely NOT celebrate mosquitos but will the other two days. Special prayers for Melissa, Bonnie, Terri, Katherine’s friend, Sandi’s brother, Scottie, Chuck, Annie and Tana with Annie and Chuck at the top of the list.. Prayers for successful surgeries for NextOne and Bonnie. Bon Voyage TiogaCruiser and Welcome Home Horizon Chaser 1957. A funny quote by Carlin.. I visited Dunedin twice, Crystal Symphony in 2018 and Crystal Serenity in 2020.. Two great days in history I’ll pass on the meal. My alternative is Oven Roasted Rack of Lamb which I enjoyed on MS Veendam August 20, 2913 Will be a delightful day with a morning visit to one of the more distant grocery stores and then the rest of the day likely at home.. Roy

Welcome to @trivia addict, @sterling2 and @Uncle Diluvian. Roy

Today's sunrise is from the smallest of the Royal Caribbean ships I have sailed, Empress of the Seas, on a short cruise out of Miami. On August 19, 2019 we visited Key West: Roy

Today's sunrise is from the smallest of the Royal Caribbean ships I have sailed, Empress of the Seas, on a short cruise out of Miami. On August 19, 2019 we visited Key West: Roy

Thank you Rich, Vanessa, Debbie, Ann and Dixie for the FR&D Not sure what any of today’s days are. Special prayers fo r Melissa, Bonnie, Terri, Katherine’s friend, Sandi’s brother, Scottie, Chuck, Annie and Tana with Annie and Chuck at the top of the list.. The Rock quote sounds a bit shallow.. I have not been to Toyana. Two interesting days in space history and another in photography. I’ll pass on the meal. My alternative is Dive-In fries which I enjoyed in Glacier Bay on MS Statendam August 19, 2914 PT at 10 this morning and then I’m not quite sure what else.. Roy

Bon Voyage! Roy

Today's sunrise is from my 2014 Alaska cruise on MS Statendam. August 18 was a sea day from Seward to Glacier Bay: Roy

Today's sunrise is from my 2014 Alaska cruise on MS Statendam. August 18 was a sea day from Seward to Glacier Bay: Roy

Thank you Rich, Vanessa, Debbie, Ann and Dixie for the FR&D I’ll pass on the pinot noircelebrate the other 2 days.. . Special prayers fo r Melissa, Bonnie, Terri, Katherine’s friend, Sandi’s brother, Scottie, Chuck, Annie and Tana with Annie and Chuck at the top of the list. Happy Birthday Mr. Boston. I like the Sinatra quote.. I have been to Lima 4 straight years, Crystal Symphony in 2016 and 2018, Zaandam in 2017, and Prinsendam in 2019. A great day in 1920 but a very difficult one in 1940. I’ll pass on the meal. My alternative is Chilled Peach and Ginger Soup and Oven Roasted Chicken as served on MS Statendam August 18, 2014.. Mostly home after in person church this morning.. Roy

It's a charter per @VMax1700. Roy

Sadly, after my post Rotterdam hospitalization in November I learned how much sodium there was in my Panera favorites so I haven't seen much of them lately. Roy

W You may have quickly glossed over something. It refers to "What is 'is' day" referring to the Monica Lewinski hearings. The posts you may be thinking of are #21 and #47. Roy

There's a bit of a story behind today's sunrise. In 2003 I attempted a totally overland circumnavigation of the globe, taking a freighter from Montreal to Europe, rail and ferry connections to Helsinki, the trans-Siberian to Beijing, Crystal Harmony to Vancouver via Dutch Harbor, and rail back home. Unfortunately, SARS got in the way and I had to fly home from Beijing, but I was still fascinated by Dutch Harbor. In 2007 I planned another trip, flying to Fairbanks, working my way down to Homer, and then the Ferry Tustemena from Homer to Dutch and back to Kodiak. On August 17, 2007 I left Fairbanks for Denali. Roy

There's a bit of a story behind today's sunrise. In 2003 I attempted a totally overland circumnavigation of the globe, taking a freighter from Montreal to Europe, rail and ferry connections to Helsinki, the trans-Siberian to Beijing, Crystal Harmony to Vancouver via Dutch Harbor, and rail back home. Unfortunately, SARS got in the way and I had to fly home from Beijing, but I was still fascinated by Dutch Harbor. In 2007 I planned another trip, flying to Fairbanks, working my way down to Homer, and then the Ferry Tustemena from Homer to Dutch and back to Kodiak. On August 17, 2007 I left Fairbanks for Denali. Roy

Thank you Rich, Vanessa, Debbie, Ann and Dixie for the FR&D I’ll celebrate all 3 days.. . Special prayers fo r Melissa, Bonnie, Terri, Katherine’s friend, Sandi’s brother, Scottie, Chuck, Annie and Tana with Annie and Chuck at the top of the list. Bon Voyage 0106. I like the Gautier quote.. Cruisetimetables does not distinguish between Ringaskiddy and Cobh for Cork. Cobh is closer and I think the usual stop with Ringaskiddy primarily an overflow port but also a deep water port so some ships like QM2 may always go there. It is across the harbor from Cork and a longer trip to Cork but a lovely little village. Two very nice days in history. I’ll take special pride in the record of Baltimore native Michael Phelps. Not sure about the meal. My alternative is Pasta Primavera, Chilled Mixed Berry Soup, and Vietnamese Apple Strudel as served on MS Veendam August 17, 2013.. Hot with rain but I do hope to get to mall walk, UPS store, fire house, and grocery store today.. Roy

While the Baseball Hall of Fame is great I've always been more attracted to the Farmers Museum. Roy

Today's sunrise is from my 2018 Grand Alaska/Panama trip. On August 16 Crystal Symphony visited Puerto Madero, Mexico. Roy

Today's sunrise is from my 2018 Grand Alaska/Panama trip. On August 16 Crystal Symphony visited Puerto Madero, Mexico. Roy

Happy Friday. Thank you Rich, Vanessa, Debbie, Ann and Dixie for the FR&D I’ll pass on the Rum but celebrate the other 2 days.. . Special prayers for Melissa, Bonnie, Terri, Katherine’s friend, Sandi’s brother, Scottie, Chuck, Annie and Tana with Annie and Chuck at the top of the list. I like the Prachett quote.. I’ve not been to Porto.. Two very nice days in history., Not sure about the meal. My alternative is Apple and Pear Gazpacho with Lemon Fruit Sorbet, Braised Beef Shortribs, and Key Lime and White Chocolate Tart, the Mariner Brunch on MS Veendam August 22, 2013.. Getting a bit hotter but I’ll be inside by about noon after PT and Wegmans.. Roy

Today's sunrise is from my 2015 Blount Small Ship Adventures New England cruise. On August 15 the Grande Caribe was in Portland, Maine. Roy

Today's sunrise is from my 2015 Blount Small Ship Adventures New England cruise. On August 15 the Grande Caribe was in Portland, Maine. Roy