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Today's sunrise is from my 2018 Crystal World Cruise. April 15 was a sea day on Crystal Symphony from Lima to Guayaquil. Roy

Today's sunrise is from my 2018 Crystal World Cruise. April 15 was a sea day on Crystal Symphony from Lima to Guayaquil. Roy

Thank you Rich, Jacqui, Vanessa, Debbie, Ann, Dixie, and Graham/Father David. I'll celebrate laughter and dolphins but not ex'es. I the only member of my family with an ex is a cousin in Canada. I think the quote is becoming more and more true as electronic forms of books become more available but worry about efforts to restrict the books being allowed in school libraries. I visited Hiroshima just once, way back in 2004 on the former Crystal Harmony. I'll celebrate the day in 1828 bit not the one 37 years later. The theater where that happened is still very much alive. I'll pass on the meal. My alternative is Strawberry Banana Blueberry, Thai Chicken and Forbidden Rice Soup, Filet Mignon, and Linzer Torte as served on MS Zaandam April 14, 2017. I am being very careful about soups in general as the sodium is not good for me. My church is in the middle of a transition of pastors. Today was the first day for our interim pastor who will be with us at least through the end of the year as we search for a new one. Roy

Bon Voyages to all but especially @kazu who is so diligent about doing Bon Voyages for everybody else. Roy

And more sad news. After leaving Fort Lauderdale Rotterdam had to turn back towards Palm Beach to disembark a critically ill crew member. Prayers for the soul of the deceased, the prognosis of the other member and both families. Roy

Sunday maps with good disbursal of the fleet: Roy

Thank you Rich, Jacqui, Vanessa, Debbie, Ann, and Dixie. I'll pass on the scrabble, try to make lunch count, and learned today about Borinqueneers. I probably would regret some of my days but try not to dwell on it. The way I handled the change of banks is some of the fire department accounts comes to mind but think I finally have it straightened out. The Messiah is awesome. I've been to Aruba a number of times. I'll pass on the meal. My alternative is Chilled Mixed Berry Soup, Watermelon Cocktail and Chicken Kiev as served on MS Amsterdam April 13, 2014. Wow, this would normally be my first or second post of the day and it's almost dinner time. Roy

Today's sunrise is from my MS Amsterdam cruise from Cape Town to Fort Lauderdale. April 13 was a sea day from Ascension Island to Cape Verde: Roy

Today's sunrise is from my MS Amsterdam cruise from Cape Town to Fort Lauderdale. April 13 was a sea day from Ascension Island to Cape Verde: Roy

Not a lot of toots but loud and strong. Thanks Leanne, Dave, and fellow addicts. Have a great week plus. Roy

Strong toots. Roy

Sounds like mumbled rumbles. Roy

Today's maps: Roy

So sad to hear this. Condolences to an extremely dedicated caregiver. Roy

Welcome @LambKnuckles. Roy

Today's alternative maps: I cheated a bit. What I showed is actually Crystal Serenity but they're almost exactly the same position, Roy

Thank you Rich, Jacqui, Vanessa, Debbie, Ann, and Dixie, and happy Friday. Not sure I will celebrate Big Wind day but wow!. I have been to Mt Washington a couple of times. It's good to have a day to recognize street children but we also need to have a constant maintenance of services. I will celebrate the dawn of human space flight. I like the quote today. I've been to Cozumel several times, Jewel OTS in 2012, Crystal Symphony in 2013, Grandeur of the Seas in 2015, and Empress of the Seas in 2019. I'll pass on the meal. My alternative is Pineapple, Banana, Strawberry Compote, Chilled Apricot Soup with Snow Egg, Blackened Chicken Caesar Salad, and Mango Blueberry Crisp as served on MS Zaandam April 12, 2017: I did my errands early this morning with periods of rain, and am now hunkered down inside for the rest of the day although I don't expect a lot more rain. Roy

Today's sunrise is from my 2017 Zaamdam cruise from Buenos Aires to San Diego. April 12 was a sea day from Salaverry Peru to Manta Equador: Roy

Today's sunrise is from my 2017 Zaamdam cruise from Buenos Aires to San Diego. April 12 was a sea day from Salaverry Peru to Manta Equador: Roy

Today's maps: Roy

Today's sunrise is from my 2014 MS Amsterdam cruise from Cape Town to Fort Lauderdale. April 11 was a sea day from Ascension Island to Cape Verde: Roy

Today's sunrise is from my 2014 MS Amsterdam cruise from Cape Town to Fort Lauderdale. April 11 was a sea day from Ascension Island to Cape Verde: Roy

Thank you Rich, Jacqui, Vanessa, Debbie, Ann, and Dixie. I'll pass on today's days. Longworth sounds like quite a character. This was definitely a great day in US history. Happy Birthday to @Haljo1935 DH, I cruised to Norfolk just once, Blount's Grande Mariner in 2006. I have no photos that I can identify as Norfolk but have a couple of memories. We docked across the channel from a drydock where Crystal Symphony was being updated and I could see our ship on Symphony's bow cam. Earlier on that cruise we had a port call in Baltimore, and at that call my "tour" was back home to vote since it was election day. I'll pass on the meal. My alternative is Chilled Anjou Pear Soup, Chicken Noodle Soup, and Turkey Roast with Giblet Gravy and Cranberry as served on MS Amsterdam April 10, 2014. Roy

You are correct about that. I'm wondering about the next transition and the possible conflicts with PVSA. Obviously, the ships that were out got a pass the first time since returning to Baltimore was physically impossible. Not sure if a cruise from Norfolk to Baltimore would be similarly forgiven, The good news is that Vision of the Seas is going to drydock after the current cruise and when she comes back she should be able to navigate the temporary channel due to be available by the end of this month. Carinval Legend is repositioning to Europe but Carnival Pride will return before that channel is open. She may do a few more cruises from Norflok, and might stay there until the next 14-day cruise which is at the end of May. It goes to Greenland which I think makes the reposition legal. Roy

Thursday maps: Roy