Rare richwmn Posted January 14, 2021 #1 Share Posted January 14, 2021 (edited) today is Dress Up Your Pet Day, International Kite Day, and Organize Your Home Day Technological progress has merely provided us with more efficient means for going backwards. -- Aldous Huxley Meal suggestion for today - Stephanies Slow-Cooker Stew Drink of the Day - The Midnight Mary Wine of the day - Henri Bourgeois Sancerre Les Baronnes vintage 2017 at Sea Pacific Koningsdam off San Diego Nieuw Amsterdam off San Diego Noordam off San Diego Westerdam off San Diego Zuiderdam off San Diego Port Everglades Nieuw Statendam Torquay Eurodam Oosterdam Volendam Zaandam Edited January 14, 2021 by richwmn 24 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare rafinmd Posted January 14, 2021 #2 Share Posted January 14, 2021 Thank you for the Thursday Daily, Rich. I wonder how many pets appreciate the dressing up. I'll pass on the kites and not very organized at home but will be ready tonight for trash pickup tomorrow. I'll take issue with Huxley, technology seems to me to be a godsend right now with virtual meetings and a vaccine. Any stew is nice on a cold winter day. My alternative is Fiesta Chicken Soup, Strip Loin Steak, and Peach Crisp as served on MS Prinsendam January 14, 2019. https://morethangetaways.files.wordpress.com/2019/01/dishes14.jpg Today's care list: Mrs Vmax with radiation looming Caregiver Gsel and her DH battling Alzheimers NextOne DH with Renal Cancer Ireland’s Covid outbreak Our Nation Master Marley StLouisCruiser’s MIL, Sister, and 2 nephews HAL (and other crews) and Krazy Kruisers and Joe . Today's Celebrations and Shoutouts: Welcome aboard garlictown Teachers and school workers, especially StLouisCruiser’s DD Front Line Health Care Workers Refunds for Crazy for Cats Mamaofami and Cruise Suzy donating stimulus proceeds to food banks Kazu’s BIL’s mom cleared of Covid Jab scheduled for curisn single New paint for cat shepard TiogaCruiser’s new stove Stair lift for Krazy Kruizers and Sabine, HAL’s likely first female Captain(I know this is a repeat but she’s worth it) Roy 21 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare puppycanducruise Posted January 14, 2021 #3 Share Posted January 14, 2021 Good morning. Thanks for the Daily. I don't think Bertie would appreciate being dressed up, so I won't try. I have been trying to organize my house. I don't think I will fly a kite today. Love the maps. Interesting quote. Thanks for the meal suggestions, soup or stew - both good choices on a cold winter's day. I look forward to reading about the wine and the drink of the day. Sending prayers for everyone. Stay safe. 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KirkNC Posted January 14, 2021 #4 Share Posted January 14, 2021 Good morning to all. Hockey has returned so that’s something to look forward to, go Canes! It will be a unique season with realigned divisions. Those in the north (not a GOT reference) will duke it out among themselves. May the best team win. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Live4cruises Posted January 14, 2021 #5 Share Posted January 14, 2021 @kazuBest to you and Marley today. All of your Daily friends are sending good thoughts for the beautiful big guy. 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
portofrome Posted January 14, 2021 #6 Share Posted January 14, 2021 Thank you for the Daily Report. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
summer slope Posted January 14, 2021 #7 Share Posted January 14, 2021 Quick jump in with the cocktail. Will be back later. Midnight Mary: Midnight Mary Ingredients: - ¼ Cup Kosher Salt - ¼ Cup Old Bay - 4 oz. Carrot Juice - 4 oz. Ménage á Trois Midnight - 2 oz. Fresh Lemon Juice - 2 oz. Fresh Lime Juice - 1/2 Tablespoon Celery Salt - 1/2 Teaspoon Ground Ginger - 1 or 2 Fresh Jalapenos, sliced - Celery Sticks, Carrots, Olives, Lime, Jalapenos, Lemon for Garnish Midnight Mary Preparation: 1. Mix kosher salt and Old Bay 2. Wet rims of 2 glasses and dip in mixture 3. In shaker add ice, carrot juice, Ménage á Trois Midnight, lemon juice, lime juice, celery salt, ginger, and Jalapenos; season with pepper. 4. Shake 5. Strain into glasses, 6. Garnish with any or all (Celery Sticks, Carrots, Olives, Lime, Jalapenos, Lemon) 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Gail & Marty sailing away Posted January 14, 2021 #8 Share Posted January 14, 2021 Thanks for the info ... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doobieb Posted January 14, 2021 #9 Share Posted January 14, 2021 I love the quote for the day! Our new mail lady wanted to meet our dogs last fall so she would know what kind of halloween costumes to order. Intrigued by the Bloody Mary, but today’s drink is going to be Rudesheim coffee. Thank you Rich and Roy, for this always feel good discussion. When I want to escape the news, this site makes me feel good. Still a bit worried about Canada’s weather. Where is my map?? Hope everyone stays safe and warm. 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seagarsmoker Posted January 14, 2021 #10 Share Posted January 14, 2021 Thanks for the daily report! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superoma Posted January 14, 2021 #11 Share Posted January 14, 2021 8 minutes ago, doobieb said: I love the quote for the day! Our new mail lady wanted to meet our dogs last fall so she would know what kind of halloween costumes to order. Intrigued by the Bloody Mary, but today’s drink is going to be Rudesheim coffee. Thank you Rich and Roy, for this always feel good discussion. When I want to escape the news, this site makes me feel good. Still a bit worried about Canada’s weather. Where is my map?? Hope everyone stays safe and warm. Thanks for a bit of education this morning. I’m German, have been to rudesheim several times but did not know they have a specialty coffee. In the vein of Spanish coffee and Irish coffee, this one is made with Asbach uralt, a German cognac. curious, what Canadian map are you looking for? 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
summer slope Posted January 14, 2021 #12 Share Posted January 14, 2021 Good Thursday morning. My kitty doesn't like to be held. I can't imagine what she would do if I tried to dress her up. No kites for us and I've organized my home about as much as I can these past 10 months. I disagree with the quote, would be lost without facetime with grandson up north. The meal sounds great, it's cold at 53 here. Prayers for all of us, and Marley. Shoutouts for our other list. My SIL got the first shot yesterday because he is ski patrol and considered essential. My DD who is a teacher doesn't know when they will get theirs and they go back to the classroom on January 25. Stay safe, social distance, and wear your mask. 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travelingbums Posted January 14, 2021 #13 Share Posted January 14, 2021 Thank you Rich and Roy. Thanks to all who share and care😀. Be safe everyone. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cat shepard Posted January 14, 2021 #14 Share Posted January 14, 2021 (edited) Thank you for today’s Daily, Rich! You should have seen the look Bindi gave me when I told her it was Dress Up Your Pet Day. So instead we will celebrate 🪁 & organizing! Roy - yet again thank you for keeping up with our lists. I agree with your opinion of the quote. I laughed when I saw you put my new paint on your celebration list, but my neighbor who has had to look at the stucco repair blotches is probably really celebrating. Morning Dailyites & my Sisters. Special prayers for Marley & his human. We have a white wine Jacqui, that must be a good omen. I will have to look up the meal. Summer - that drink sounds amazing, but “ménage a trios”? Edited to add: Ménage a trios is either a moscato wine, or as in the case of the Midnight used in today’s drink - a red blend. Decent ratings, too. BTW it was 42 here, when Bindi & I headed out this morning. Prayers for all who need our support. Cheers to all we are celebrating. Stay well everyone! ****** This Sancerre from Loire sounds perfect to me! Though the “flint” 🤔 puzzles me a bit. I found it online for$26.99. Subsequent vintages share the same great ratings. #46 Wine Spectator Top 100 of 2018 “Les Baronnes” is typical of the Sancerre appellation and the Domaine Henri Bourgeois style. Subtle yet powerful, its persistence and harmony find their origin in the exposition and quality of the terroir. Crispy, and fruity this wine has some lime, apple and gun flint aromas balanced by ripe tropical and yellow orchard fruits. WS92 Wine Spectator: Lively, with bright lemon curd, gooseberry, thyme and lime pith notes. The bright finis has mouthwatering cut thanks to a light chalky echo. Edited January 14, 2021 by cat shepard 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Himself Posted January 14, 2021 #15 Share Posted January 14, 2021 Good morning friends. Rich Thanks for the report. It is good to know where thefleet is lerking. Thanks also for the maps. Thanks to all posters. My best to allcontributors to this thread. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare kazu Posted January 14, 2021 #16 Share Posted January 14, 2021 Thanks for the Daily, Rich and our morning smile 🙂 No Dressing up of my dogs today other than a potential soft “cone” for Marley when he comes home. (I won’t use the cone of shame). Organizing my home is in the plans today - especially my office upstairs. I can do it with no dogs for a few hours once I get Miko to the groomers. @rafinmd I don’t think Master Marley needs to be on the Care list. I appreciate it but he’s a four legged family member and there are a lot more people with serious need for care than he. Thanks everyone for the good wishes for Marley. So very kind of you all ❤️ He’s at the vets now and brilliant me contacted Miko’s groomer to see if she could do him today. That way, he won’t be here sulking waiting for Marley to come home. Got the estimate for the surgery this morning and the budget is definitely taking a hit: Definitely I need to be frugal now so: Love the Huxley quote, Rich. That midnight Mary looks interesting summer. Cat, that white wine sounds very nice. Delighted to see a white two days in a row. Maybe it is an omen? Hope everyone has a good Thursday. Prayers for everyone on Roy’s Care list and those that need them and a toast to those on the Celebratory / Shout Out list. Stay safe everyone and please don’t forget your masks 😷 23 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ger_77 Posted January 14, 2021 #17 Share Posted January 14, 2021 Good morning, thanks for the Daily! Sochi doesn't take well to being dressed up; if I'd tried flying a kite last night, it would have ended up on @kazu's doorstep; while in lockdown, it seems we've organized almost everything in the house, maybe it's time for a re-do! Well, my friends, it was literally a dark and stormy last night! Good grief, that Alberta Clipper came through here with a vengeance, knocking down traffic light poles, restaurant signs, snapping off trees, and more. We were without power (thus the dark) for about 2.5 hours during the height of the storm, but IKEA to the rescue with a bunch of tea lights placed in drinking glasses around the house. Fortunately the brunt of the storm came through after dinner, so we just tossed a couple of extra blankets on the bed, grabbed our wine glasses, and tucked in. Just when we decided it was time to blow out the candles, the lights came back on, so we proceeded to get up and re-set all the beeping appliances as well as turning off all the lights that were on when the power went out. It's still dark out, but I can see there's some serious shovelling to do - we didn't get a lot of snow, but a wind like that (gusts of 118 km) blows it into cement-like drifts on the driveway, which is a real treat to try to shovel. I love the suggestion for dinner and happen to have some chicken thawing, so will put together a slow cooker chicken stew for dinner tonight. Accompanied by a side salad, it should make a good apres shovelling meal. And wine. Prayers for everyone who needs them, and even for those who don't think they do. Saying an extra for Marley, wishing for a good outcome from his biopsy today. Raising our wine glasses to toast all on the celebration list tonight. Be safe, stay well, wash your hands and wear your mask. Smooth Sailing! 🙂🙂🙂 Gerry 21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare kazu Posted January 14, 2021 #18 Share Posted January 14, 2021 3 minutes ago, ger_77 said: Well, my friends, it was literally a dark and stormy last night! Good grief, that Alberta Clipper came through here with a vengeance, knocking down traffic light poles, restaurant signs, snapping off trees, and more. We were without power (thus the dark) for about 2.5 hours during the height of the storm, Yikes 😱 That was some clipper, Gerry. Glad you got your power back in a reasonable amount of time. Winter is no time to be without heat for long 😬 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare kazu Posted January 14, 2021 #19 Share Posted January 14, 2021 1 hour ago, doobieb said: Still a bit worried about Canada’s weather. Where is my map?? Does this help? 15 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StLouisCruisers Posted January 14, 2021 #20 Share Posted January 14, 2021 Good morning! Great news yesterday @kazu about your BIL's Mom's recovery from Covid. We are only a week in with my MIL, but she is doing fine so far. The cough medicine she is on makes her sleepier than usual, but DH did make a call to her yesterday between the ZZZZs. I will be checking on sister and nephews later today and hope they are still doing well. Also good thoughts coming Marley's way today. What great parents he has to take such great care of him. And lastly, I love the "funnies" you posted today (and everyday). Always brings a smile to my face. 18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hflors Posted January 14, 2021 #21 Share Posted January 14, 2021 Hello all! I haven't been on much lately. Our new puppy has been keeping me pretty busy. Thanks for the daily. Sending prayers to all the people on the care list. And congrads for those on the celebration list. Ut oh puppy needs to go "out" bye for now. Helen 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cat shepard Posted January 14, 2021 #22 Share Posted January 14, 2021 2 minutes ago, Hflors said: Hello all! I haven't been on much lately. Our new puppy has been keeping me pretty busy. Thanks for the daily. Sending prayers to all the people on the care list. And congrads for those on the celebration list. Ut oh puppy needs to go "out" bye for now. Helen Good to see you Helen! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cat shepard Posted January 14, 2021 #23 Share Posted January 14, 2021 I apologize to all Triscuit fans, but..... 6 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cunnorl Posted January 14, 2021 #24 Share Posted January 14, 2021 Good Morning Everyone. It is a cool but sunny day here at the beach. This afternoon I am playing golf with 2 friends and my son. Golf has kept my sanity during this crazy time. We are outdoors, separated and only use our own equipment. Most of the time we walk which is even better, thats why we go in the afternoon. There are a lot of visitors here so we dont do anything else. Stay safe. 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare rafinmd Posted January 14, 2021 #25 Share Posted January 14, 2021 Today's sunrise is from my 2018 Crystal 2-ship world cruise. Sometimes the sun really plays hide and seek and I found the light conditions on the promenade deck more interesting than the sunset. On January 14 the Crystal Serenity was waved off a call to Puerto Caldera: Roy 23 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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