mamaofami Posted July 3, 2021 #26 Share Posted July 3, 2021 Good morning everyone. I would like my mirror to compliment me. I’ve lost 5 pounds during the month of June. I have a long ways to go still. We are in a holding pattern until we hear the results of our appeal which I know in my gut will be denied. We are ready with the names of three sub acute rehabs to give them in that case. If we don’t find a place quickly, I will wind up having to pay for Kessler out of pocket. I can’t even imagine what an astronomical fee that will be. Carol 15 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare kazu Posted July 3, 2021 #27 Share Posted July 3, 2021 5 minutes ago, mamaofami said: Good morning everyone. I would like my mirror to compliment me. I’ve lost 5 pounds during the month of June. I have a long ways to go still. We are in a holding pattern until we hear the results of our appeal which I know in my gut will be denied. We are ready with the names of three sub acute rehabs to give them in that case. If we don’t find a place quickly, I will wind up having to pay for Kessler out of pocket. I can’t even imagine what an astronomical fee that will be. Carol 🙏🏻 that things work out for you, Carol 🙏🏻 🤲 🙏🏻 @ger_77our condolences on the loss of your friend 😢 11 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seasick Sailor Posted July 3, 2021 #28 Share Posted July 3, 2021 Rich thank you for the Daily. I look forward to it soon as my coffee is ready. Roy I'm so happy the Celebration list is longer than the Prayers list. I find myself praying for both each morning. I love to pray! Thanks to our F & B ladies and Jacqui for their contributions. Gerry I'm sorry to hear of your friends passing. All of my chores are complete. We have a lazy day. Farmer's market and lunch after. 86 due today with rain in the forecast. 80 to 90%, so looks promising. My niece and her beau work as teachers and have some summertime days off. They are really Park Hopping. They left from San Diego, hiking and camping thru Colorado, Wyoming, Montana, and Utah. Hitting as many parks as possible. Glacier, Grand Tetons, Arches, Black Canyon of the Gunnison. Just arrived in Yellowstone last night. Have a safe and happy day. Prayers and Cheers! 17 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smitty34877 Posted July 3, 2021 #29 Share Posted July 3, 2021 Good morning from a cool and rainy NY. Thanks to all for the Daily. @kazu. I should know better by now but I almost sprayed coffee all over the computer when I read your comics and memes! Thank you for a good laugh. I too was like the bird who did nothing yesterday and I blamed the excessive humidity as well. Beer runs were part of my misspent youth and served their purpose at the time. We have two large parks nearby that have been so essential in these pandemic times. Fred the dog and I are frequent visitors and could hop over later if the rin stops. And now on the GOOD news front: the baby was transferred to a local NICU and continues to do well. My DN(grandma) was able to hold the baby for the first time! Her son(the papa)is expected home from the sea on Wednesday.We are all very hopeful for the future. I like the recipe but do not want to go to a store again any time soon. I went to our local supermarket yesterday for a few things and it felt like sardines in the can in there. It is always a little crowded but I guess everyone needed a few things too! I love the Darwin pictures so far. Thanks @ger_77, so sorry about your friend but I am glad people can come to the memorial at least. Terry 25 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seasick Sailor Posted July 3, 2021 #30 Share Posted July 3, 2021 2 minutes ago, Seasick Sailor said: Rich thank you for the Daily. I look forward to it soon as my coffee is ready. Roy I'm so happy the Celebration list is longer than the Prayers list. I find myself praying for both each morning. I love to pray! Thanks to our F & B ladies and Jacqui for their contributions. Gerry I'm sorry to hear of your friends passing. All of my chores are complete. We have a lazy day. Farmer's market and lunch after. 86 due today with rain in the forecast. 80 to 90%, so looks promising. My niece and her beau work as teachers and have some summertime days off. They are really Park Hopping. They left from San Diego, hiking and camping thru Colorado, Wyoming, Montana, and Utah. Hitting as many parks as possible. Glacier, Grand Tetons, Arches, Black Canyon of the Gunnison. Just arrived in Yellowstone last night. Have a safe and happy day. Prayers and Cheers! 24 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted July 3, 2021 #31 Share Posted July 3, 2021 (edited) Good afternoon and thank you for today's daily and care reports. It has been raining most of the day. We have had a light lunch and sitting looking over parkland with Wynyard hall in the background hidden by tree's. I like a beer and we enjoy Park Hopping at Walt Disney world Florida seeing a couple of parks during the day. Seafood salad is lovely. Australia is on our wishlist next. Happy Independence Day Eve to all who celebrate it. Graham. Edited July 3, 2021 by grapau27 22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKJonesy Posted July 3, 2021 #32 Share Posted July 3, 2021 2 hours ago, Lady Hudson said: New live review from Adventure starting up today on Royal for anyone interested. Katherine Can you provide the link if you watch it. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StLouisCruisers Posted July 3, 2021 #33 Share Posted July 3, 2021 @dfishloved that sunset photo! Outstanding! @ger_77I'm so sorry to hear of your friend's passing. Much too early at only 65. @Seasick Sailorwhat a sweet photo of your niece and her beau visiting our wonderful parks. Stunning shot! @smitty34877sounds like baby Camilla will be coming home very soon. Her Daddy will be so happy to see her finally. And Mama getting to hold her must have been the best feeling. Prayers things continue to go well for that family. @grapau27 glad to hear you don't let a little rain stop you from your adventures. Have fun! I forgot to mention my mirror story today. Yesterday at the hair salon I asked for a new shorter cut so right now looking in the mirror is a whole new experience. I like it! And if I don't want to see the wrinkles and bags I just don't put on my glasses. It's like using a filter on Instagram! LOL😂 19 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Hudson Posted July 3, 2021 #34 Share Posted July 3, 2021 41 minutes ago, AKJonesy said: Can you provide the link if you watch it. Sorry, not that tech savvy. Go to Royal Caribbean. Look for Our Adventure on Adventure by WxNerd. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Himself Posted July 3, 2021 #35 Share Posted July 3, 2021 3 hours ago, rafinmd said: Thank you for the Saturday Daily, Rich. Interesting selection of days. I like the Mark Twain quote. Unfortunately, I've never been to Darwin. I'll pass on the Seafood Salad. My alternative is Sunset Salad, Chicken Breast with Israeli Couscous, and NSA Strawberry Ice Cream, my guess of what I might have had on MS Zaandam July 3, 2002 (Glacier Bay day) based on my 2014 Statendam menus. Today’s care list: Welfare of furloughed crews Garlictown difficutl recovery from arm surgery Western wildfires, Especially Lyttlon Mamaofami rehab center problems Bennybear DSILrecovering from surgery for aggressive cancer First responder in Surfside, Florida recovering own child smitty34877's Miss Camilla in NICU From the rotation: Tana starting to deal with Pulmonary Fibrosis Kakalina awaiting radiation for aggressive cancer Celebrations and Shoutouts: Front Line Health Care Workers Jabs for HAL crew at Los Angeles, San Diego and Fort Lauderdale wandb DS with great cat scan results Explorer OTS housing Surfsice first responders great scan result for wandb sister Laseyv and son in Sedonia for a week highland cruiser at Diamond Lake St. Pete Cruiser on a road trip Carol’s children standing up for their father Miss Camila about ready to move to NICU closer to family Dfish in Michigan CrazyforCats in Pennsylvania HorizonChaser1857 visiting DS in Okanagan Mr Boston visiting mom in Michigan and Staff Captain Sabine, HAL’s likely first female Captain(I know this is a repeat but she’s worth it) Roy Roy thanks for updating your lists. With the reduction of four ships and eight captains looking for assignments, Sabine's promotion might be delayed. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Himself Posted July 3, 2021 #36 Share Posted July 3, 2021 3 hours ago, summer slope said: Happy Saturday. Never compliment my mirror, love the Beer Run Day, and Hop a Park? Excellent quote by Mark Twain. Love the menu suggestion. Have not been to today's port. Prayers and toasts to our lists. So happy to see ships sailing again. Continue to stay safe, keep your distance, and wear your mask for safety. Paloma: Kosher salt 1 grapefruit wedge ¼ cup fresh grapefruit juice 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice 1 teaspoon sugar ¼ cup mescal or tequila ¼ cup club soda Preparation Step 1 Pour some kosher salt on a plate. Rub half of rim of a highball glass with grapefruit wedge; dip rim of glass in salt. Combine grapefruit juice, lime juice, and sugar in glass; stir until sugar is dissolved. Stir in mescal, add ice, and top off with club soda. Garnish with grapefruit wedge. I never heard of this one before.! Thank you for sharing it. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Himself Posted July 3, 2021 #37 Share Posted July 3, 2021 Rich, Thanks for the Daily Fleet report. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvteaching Posted July 3, 2021 #38 Share Posted July 3, 2021 1 hour ago, AKJonesy said: Can you provide the link if you watch it. Here you go. Karen 9 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindaler Posted July 3, 2021 #39 Share Posted July 3, 2021 Thanks Rich and all Dailyites. Have a safe holiday. I think the drink sounds refreshing and I like the second version as it seems simpler. Now to figure out where to get grapefruit soda. I do miss reading all the travel blogs including the grand trips, but I decided that life is too short to just read others travel blogs. I will be cruising during the holidays this year then Alaska one more time and then my dream trips. South America in 2023 and the world in 2024. Then who knows. As long as I don’t look in the mirror I can believe I’m still young and capable. 23 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
portofrome Posted July 3, 2021 #40 Share Posted July 3, 2021 Thank you for the Daily Report. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quartzsite Cruiser Posted July 3, 2021 #41 Share Posted July 3, 2021 Good morning from a cloudy and soon rainy central Texas. Heard on one of the DFW weather reports that this was the first June since 2007 that the temperature did not reach 100F. Wish we could have shared our lower temps with the PNW and western Canada last week. An interesting collection of days. I'm not sure aout my mirrow, but looking without my reading glasses helps. I'm at the point where I need the glasses to put n my eye make-up, but of course, you cannot put it on with glasses on. Makes for some interesting mornings. 🤣 The meal sounds good, but fresh seafood is hard to find in central Texas. And I also don't want to go to the store this weekend. I went yesterday, and it was busy but not as crowded as it could have been. I'm' not pressing my luck today. I will pass on the drink, but the wine sounds nice, especially the price. Really like the Mark Twain quote. @ger_77 Our condolences on the loss of your friend. @kazu Love the memes and I look at them before I get anything to drink. @rafinmd Will definitely celebrate the longer celebration list. @mamaofami Carol, I hope the business with the rehab facility gets straigthened out soon and with good results. @smitty34877 Great that Camilla is closer to home and doing so well. Glad that your niece got to hold her. @aliaschief Enjoy your busy week with your DGD. If she still takes a nap in the afternoon, plan to join her so you can keep up. 😉 @StLouisCruisers Sandi, thank you for the pictures of Darwin. We were there in 2002, and the port area was more industrial than geared for tourists, with no elevator up to the town. Darwin was a port on our 2002 Volendam Asia Pacific Explorer Cruise. We were there on October 30, and the hot, humid season had not started then. We did not look at the town, but as per our usual port day, we rented a car and explored the surrounding area. Giant termite mounds were along the highway. DH, who is 6'1" stood next to it, and it towered over his head. Our first stop was a nature/animal preserve, that could have been in one of the national parks near Darwin. These are some of the local residents. On the way back to Darwin, we detoured to take a river cruise to see the jumping crocodiles. I'll repost the picture of the croc. Our final stop that day was the Mindil Beach Sunset Market. It was the last night of the market until the next April. There were all types of crafts, clothing, food, and even didgeridoos for sail. As we walked around, we sampled kanagroo (which isn't bad, but does not taste like chicken) and crocodile, which tastes somewhat like alligator. DH bought a didgeridoo, which the vendor promised he'd ship to our house in Texas, since we couldn't haul it back on the plane. His comment when we left, was that we may have wasted our money. When we walked in the house after the cruise, the didgeridoo was on the couch. Let's just say, he can make a noise with it. A few scens of the sunset market. Mindil Beach A local band to entertain the shoppers. Another local group to enjoy as we reboarded the Volendam. At dinner that night, kangaroo was on the menu. No one wanted to order it, but after we told them we'd tasted it at the market, the table decided to order one kanagroo dinner and share it between the six of us. The cruise was during the time the LA port locked the longshorement out, so the Volendam could not get the containers of food that were sitting on the LA dock shipped to the various ports. The HD, F&B manager, and executive chef went shopping in most of our ports around Asia and Australia. We had good, and interesting things show up on the menu. We heard that our food did not go to waste, but to the Veendam. Upon our arrival in LA the Tuesday before Thanksgiving, the longshoremen were working, but were protesting the lockout by unloading the ship one piece of luggage at a time by hand. We could not get off the ship until well after 1 pm., so the executive chef and the Lido cooks quickly fixed a modified lunch for everyone. Needless to say, just about all the passengers missed their flights. We did get out that day, as the ticket agent at LAX did not want extra passengers the next day. Oh. the adventures of travelling are not for the faint of heart, but do make travelling interesting. Lenda 30 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChaCr Posted July 3, 2021 #42 Share Posted July 3, 2021 (edited) 2 hours ago, mamaofami said: I will wind up having to pay for Kessler out of pocket. I can’t even imagine what an astronomical fee that will be. Carol, Kessler is expensive. But extremely good. They are also very selective in the patients they allow into their facilities. Or, at least they were when I was admitted in 2010. My experience was at their West Orange facility. Charles Edited July 3, 2021 by ChaCr 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garlictown Posted July 3, 2021 #43 Share Posted July 3, 2021 🇺🇲Happy Fourth of July Weekend! 👍Thank you to Rich @richwmnfor The Daily and to Roy @rafinmdfor the Care and Celebration Lists. 😊 We were in Darwin (🚢Volendam) in 2014.😜The heat and humidity was a killer and fortunately we located a cafe for beer.🍺 Anyone familiar with 'Rising Tide' beer from Maine. We can't find it here in California.🍻 🙏Prayers for all in need and safe travels for the 47 million travelers. Thank you to all who contribute. 😉 Katie 26 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruise Suzy Posted July 3, 2021 #44 Share Posted July 3, 2021 19 minutes ago, lindaler said: Now to figure out where to get grapefruit soda. Growing up, I got hooked on Squirt. Later Canada Dry came out with Wink. Here in FL, Winn Dixie and Harvey's have their own brand and offer it as "freshy" in both regular and diet. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted July 3, 2021 #45 Share Posted July 3, 2021 1 hour ago, grapau27 said: Good afternoon and thank you for today's daily and care reports. It has been raining most of the day. We have had a light lunch and sitting looking over parkland with Wynyard hall in the background hidden by tree's. I like a beer and we enjoy Park Hopping at Walt Disney world Florida seeing a couple of parks during the day. Seafood salad is lovely. Australia is on our wishlist next. Happy Independence Day Eve to all who celebrate it. Graham. We ended up at the beach for a couple of hours. Graham. 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mtn2Sea Posted July 3, 2021 #46 Share Posted July 3, 2021 (edited) We were in Darwin in 2019 while on the Amsterdam. As others have said, Darwin was hot, even for us Floridians. We took a HOHO bus to get a glimpse of the city. One stop was a museum that included some old boats. After returning to downtown, we found a nice place for lunch and stopped in a few shops prior to returning to the ship. Edited July 3, 2021 by Mtn2Sea 27 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindaler Posted July 3, 2021 #47 Share Posted July 3, 2021 13 minutes ago, Cruise Suzy said: Growing up, I got hooked on Squirt. Later Canada Dry came out with Wink. Here in FL, Winn Dixie and Harvey's have their own brand and offer it as "freshy" in both regular and diet. Thank you. I will look for either of those. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrabbyPatti Posted July 3, 2021 #48 Share Posted July 3, 2021 Good Morning! Today we celebrate my youngest sons birthday he is 32, hard to believe! When I went into labor, hubby said you need to wait until tomorrow so we will have a 4th of July baby, I told him "then you carry him for the next 13 hours!" Needless to say he didn't! We would both love to visit Australia, thank you for posting pictures, it is on our bucket trip list! Have a great weekend everyone! Denise 19 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Overhead Fred Posted July 3, 2021 #49 Share Posted July 3, 2021 I spent several hours Cruising on Lake Phalen yesterday - 21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cunnorl Posted July 3, 2021 #50 Share Posted July 3, 2021 Good Afternoon Everyone from an overcast but warm day at the beach Late to the party today. DS called last nite to see if his " dear old Mom" wanted to play golf this AM. So of course, I went. Got chased around by rain and only ended up playing 9 holes. Always fun! Watching the path of the hurricane. Have to wait and see. Not sure if the fireworks will go off tonite. Weather is iffy at best. The vendor is on the beach setting up so we will see. We have friends coming to watch and I have prepared snacks, etc. Darwin is on our scheduled circumnavigation of Australia in the fall of 2022. Really hope it is not cancelled! @StLouisCruisersThank you for the great pictures. I love ssing the pictures from the different ports for many reasons. One is I like to see how accessible it is. Our DD is a fulltime wheelchair user and sometimes we have to be very creative! Stay safe and enjoy today 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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