Rare richwmn Posted July 16, 2021 #1 Share Posted July 16, 2021 Today is Fresh Spinach Day, World Snake Day, and Rural Transit Day "Between two evils, I always pick the one I never tried before. - Mae West" Meal suggestion for today - Easy Oven Baked Cod Drink of the Day - Red Russian Wine of the day - Bedrock Zinfandel California Old Vine 2015 Destination of the Day - A Coruna SpainCorfu GR Volendam ZaandamGreat Stirrup Cay Nieuw Statendam AnchorageLa Paz MX Noordam Anchorage Westerdam AnchorageLong Beach Koningsdam Anchorage Zuiderdam AnchoragePiraeus GR Eurodam AnchorageScheveningen NL Oosterdam Operations off shoreSeattle Nieuw AmsterdamVenice IT Rotterdam 28 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Gail & Marty sailing away Posted July 16, 2021 #2 Share Posted July 16, 2021 Thanks for the info .. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
portofrome Posted July 16, 2021 #3 Share Posted July 16, 2021 Thank you for the Daily Report. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare puppycanducruise Posted July 16, 2021 #4 Share Posted July 16, 2021 Good morning. Thanks for the Daily Report. Happy Friday! Interesting collection of days. Love spinach salad. Not a fan of snakes, but I know they are important. Never heard of "Rural Transit Day". Amusing quote from Mae West. The meal sounds good, hope the wine and drink of the day are good too. Another port I have not visited, I look forward to seeing pictures. Sending prayers for everyone who needs them. Stay safe. 22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare rafinmd Posted July 16, 2021 #5 Share Posted July 16, 2021 Thank you for the TGIF and July Hump Day daily, Rich. I'll salute Rural Transit and pass on the other 2 days. I love the Mae West quote. I have not been to A Coruna. Since I don't eat seafood I'll pass on the cod. My alternative is Classic Caesar Salad, and Ziti with Prosicutto and Lemon Olive Oil as served on MS Rotterdam (VI) on July 16, 2011. Today’s care list: Welfare of furloughed crews Garlictown difficutl recovery from arm surgery Western wildfires Hoping for a proper caregiver for Sam Marmot@sea’s cousin 4km from wildfire smitty34877's Miss Camilla in NICU summer slope with shingles HorizonChaser1957 cancelled Africa trip Marmot@sea’s cousin close to wildfire bennybear DSIL infection JazzyV eye inflamation From the rotation: Tana starting to deal with Pulmonary Fibrosis Kakalina undergoing radiation for aggressive cancer Celebrations and Shoutouts: Nieuw Amsterdam in Seattle Front Line Health Care Workers Explorer OTS housing Surfside first responders highland cruiser at Diamond Lake St. Pete Cruiser on a road trip CatShepard in Iceland Garlictown’s cast off successful surgery for wandb’s sister StLouisSal’s friend with liver transplant Promising caregiver for an improving Sam Denise on her wilderness adventure and Staff Captain Sabine, HAL’s likely first female Captain(I know this is a repeat but she’s worth it) Roy 32 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KirkNC Posted July 16, 2021 #6 Share Posted July 16, 2021 Happy Friday! Another week gone by. 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfish Posted July 16, 2021 #7 Share Posted July 16, 2021 Good morning, everyone! It looks like a rainy day here in northeast Ohio. While I prefer sunshine, my hydrangeas like the rain. Today is a relaxing day. I'm going to the pool this morning and then meeting friends for lunch. That can take all afternoon. What better to do on a rainy day? I love spinach, but it is high in oxalates and I have a tendency towards kidney stones, so I avoid it except in very small quantities. I guess I'll let the snakes have their day, but I won't go looking for them to celebrate. Rural Transit is important for connectivity in today's world. And, I love Mae West's quote. She's on to something. Today's meal is one right up my alley. I think it sounds scrumptious and with a nice, crisp salad would make for a great dinner. I am looking forward to the drink description. https://www.themediterraneandish.com/baked-cod-recipe-lemon-garlic/ 26 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Boston Posted July 16, 2021 #8 Share Posted July 16, 2021 Happy Friday Dailyites and thanks for the daily report Rich. Maybe spinach with today’s cod recipe for dinner. I enjoy snakes from a distance and in Far Side cartoons. Rural transit such as busses and trains help to get folks from A to B and serve an important purpose. Love Mae’s quote and so practical. Never been to today’s port and look forward to seeing the photos. Prayers for all on our prayer list today and cheers to everyone celebrating a happy event. 19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimgev Posted July 16, 2021 #9 Share Posted July 16, 2021 Good Morning: Love spinach, either raw or cooked. I know I am a bit different, but I have always really liked snakes. I find them to be fascinating creatures as well as beneficial in controling mice, rats, etc. Mae West was such a hoot. Her quote has to bring a smile. Both Rich's cod and Roy's pasta suggestions sound yummy. Have a great Friday and stay safe. 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seagarsmoker Posted July 16, 2021 #10 Share Posted July 16, 2021 Thanks for the Daily Report! I hope everyone here has a wonderful weekend! 🙂 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
summer slope Posted July 16, 2021 #11 Share Posted July 16, 2021 Good morning. Do not care from fresh Spinach, love it cooked. Shudder at the thoughts of snakes, and no rural transit here other than an Amtrack station in town. Love Mae West and all her quotes. Will pass on the meal, not fond of fish. Have not been to Spain, looking forward to the photo's. Shingles hurt slightly less after 20 hrs. on meds. Prayers and virtual hugs to our care list, and a big toast to our shout outs!! Stay safe, social distance, and continue to wear your mask. Things are getting bad again. Red Russian: A Red Russian is usually made up of equal parts vodka and either cherry liqueur or strawberry schnapps and served with ice. It can also be prepared with cranberry juice or tomato juice. Wikipedia Ingredients as listed at CocktailDB: 1 part (1 oz, 3 cl) vodka; 1 part (1 oz, 3 cl) Cherry Heering Primary alcohol by volume: Vodka Standard drinkware: Rocks glass Served: On the rocks; poured over ice Preparation: Pour vodka, then Cherry Heering over ice 26 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smitty34877 Posted July 16, 2021 #12 Share Posted July 16, 2021 Good morning to everyone. We remain in a veritable soup of humid air with a poor air quality index. My DB in New Mexico told me that the smoke from the wildfires forces most people inside where he lives so I won't complain. Our Tana has been struggling with fevers and breathing issues again and DD and I started up our meals on wheels service once more. We are trying to entertain Tana's son and yesterday DSIL took him to Jones Beach. He had never been there and it is only an hour away from us on Long Island. The "boys" promised to take us one day next week so that we could all play in the waves. I love spinach and the recipe looks good for another day when the oven can be used without cooking us. Snakes can have their day but please stay far away from me! Rural transit is important and deserves a day. I love the quote.Mae West was an interesting woman. DH and I were in A Coruna Spain on our first Prinsendam Voyage. We went to the Cathedral of St James or Santiago de Compastela , the end of El Camino. My ever patient Jewish husband has been taken to more European churches and cathedrals than he bargained for but he found this place as amazing as I did. Pilgrims from El Camino had just arrived in the square and their joy was a beautiful sight to see. We went inside and made our way to the Crypt of St James. I will look for pictures later. Terry 26 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aliaschief Posted July 16, 2021 #13 Share Posted July 16, 2021 What can I say? Thanks! 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smitty34877 Posted July 16, 2021 #14 Share Posted July 16, 2021 @bennybear,my prayers for your DSIL and your family with her complications mentioned yesterday. 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StLouisCruisers Posted July 16, 2021 #15 Share Posted July 16, 2021 Good morning Dailyites! It's a fair morning here but I see a prediction for chances of showers later today and this evening. Rumor is that my neighbor directly across the street is moving today to be closer to family. She didn't list her house for sale, but apparently used one of those companies that make you an offer for your home and you can sell to them without showings and all that that entails. I always thought the offers would be low enough that most people would shy away from that method, but we shall see when all is completed. No idea who will eventually move across from us so will be watching for that. First of all I have never been to A Coruna, Spain so hope to see some photos from Terry. I'm saddened to hear Tana is under the weather again and I'm sure she is most grateful to you and your DD for helping her out. You're a gem! An unusual grouping of days to celebrate today. I'm okay with raw spinach salads, cannot stand snakes, and feel that rural transport is just as important as suburban or urban transport. Maybe more so due to the distance they are from everything. Love the quote of the day, and wouldn't mind trying the menu suggestion either. Have a great day today and be safe everyone. 23 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smitty34877 Posted July 16, 2021 #16 Share Posted July 16, 2021 It is a good thing that I travel so much in my imagination because my memories are far superior to th photos I see later. It really was an incredible place. Cathedral of Santiago de Compastela 30 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smitty34877 Posted July 16, 2021 #17 Share Posted July 16, 2021 The square where the Pilgrims gather 27 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smitty34877 Posted July 16, 2021 #18 Share Posted July 16, 2021 and DH agreeing that this is indeed a fabulous place! 23 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare kazu Posted July 16, 2021 #19 Share Posted July 16, 2021 Thanks for the Daily, Rich and out TGIF smile 🙂 Love spinach and will happily celebrate it. Would be great with the meal suggested for today. I’m another one intrigued by snakes and will celebrate them (you can tell poisonous ones are rare in our area 😉 ). Rural transit is very important, indeed. LOL on the Mae West quote 🙂 @summer slopeI’m glad the meds are helping your shingles a bit. Hoping they continue to work and you have as little discomfort as possible. @smitty34877sorry to hear of Tana’s difficulties and struggles. Bless you for helping with her son ♥️ A Coruna is a very pretty spot. A lot of people do as smitty34877 did and go to Santiago de Compostela from there. My pictures of A Coruna are too old, sadly (the old fashioned kind) to share. We chose to explore A Coruna and enjoyed it. We went to Santiago de Compostela another time and had planned to return there this year (and last) pre-cruise but sadly, those plans fell apart. Hopefully next year? My crystal ball hasn’t been working well lately. More rain last night (why can’t it go where it’s needed?) and hopefully that helps knock some humidity out of the air. I need to get to work in the garden and I suppose I need the exercise too 😉 Sometimes I think this whole exercise thing is over rated. After all Prayers for everyone on the Care list & for those that need them and 🥂 to those on the Celebratory / Shout Out list. Have a great Friday, everyone!!! Stay safe & please don’t forget your 😷 30 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ger_77 Posted July 16, 2021 #20 Share Posted July 16, 2021 Good morning, thanks for the Daily! I like spinach in moderation, I abhor snakes, and unfortunately our rural transit companies have all disappeared. A great quote by Mae West - it would have been fun knowing her. Another hot, smoky day on the "frozen tundra". Last night we decided to go for a ride in the "topless car" as it was so hot out, but we only lasted about 10 minutes because the smoke was so bad our eyes were burning. We had a super red sunset and this morning the sunrise was almost obliterated by smoke from the wildfires being blown into our area. I worry not only about those who are directly affected by the wildfires, but anyone with breathing difficulties. @summer slope hopefully the anti-virals will continue to bring you relief. @aliaschief I thought of your recent PopPop experience and realized we'll be doing the same thing in about 3 weeks, so when I saw this, it gave me a good giggle. I like today's menu suggestion, as it's one I can do outside. I can cook the fish in a cast iron pan on the side burner of the bbq, and finish it off by transferring it to a baking dish in the toaster oven on the deck. However, the recipe will be set aside for another day because it's Friday night pizza night at our house. We'll have to peruse the menus to see what appeals to us for dinner tonight. And wine. Prayers for everyone who needs them and even for those who don't think they do. Raising the glasses to toast all on the celebration list. Stay safe, be well, wash your hands, wear your masks when you need to, and hydrate! Smooth Sailing! 🙂🙂🙂 Gerry 28 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cunnorl Posted July 16, 2021 #21 Share Posted July 16, 2021 Good Morning from a warm and sunny day at the beach. I like spinach, mostly in salads. Do not care for snakes. When we lived in Orlando, I would be scooping them out of the pool all the time. Never here. Hope I didnt just jinx myself! Have not been to todays port, looking forward to the pictures. Went out with our friends on the river last nite to see the bioluminescence. It was amazing. Really enjoyed seeing it and so grateful that we have such wonderful friends ! They have a pontoon boat and we can roll DD right onto the boat. She loves it and is very comfortable. Water aerobics this AM. Stay safe and enjoy today 20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St. Louis Sal Posted July 16, 2021 #22 Share Posted July 16, 2021 Good morning all! It’s a rainy, thundering morning here in Branson, a good day to be lazy. We had isolated showers yesterday as we drove down, isolated as in the rain cloud was right above our car, but we could see sunshine all around us! I love spinach, cooked or in a salad. Snakes 😱! Hate when I’m working in the garden and one slithers out of the ivy. Most are not poisonous and good for the environment, but we do have copperheads here (accidentally ran over one with the riding lawnmower one day). As for rural transit, the issue seems to be the lack of it in some places around here. I have always felt bad for those rural residents on cruises who fly many hours only to pick up their cars and drive many more hours to get home. The cod fish looks good, wine is always good and the rule for a Red Russian seems to be to take any red liquid (alcoholic or not) and liberally apply some vodka. Works for me! Haven’t visited today’s port, looking forward to the pictures. Thinking of all on the care list 🙏🏻. Thanks for the good wishes & prayers for my friend’s journey through his liver transplant. And here’s a toast to all the celebrations 🍷. Take care all, St Louis Sal 23 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted July 16, 2021 #23 Share Posted July 16, 2021 (edited) Afternoon everyone. It is 80°F here. Spinach and cod sound good. We have been to Corunna several times in sailings from Southampton. We went back to Keswick and lake Derwentwater today and had lunch again at the Borrowdale hotel. Take care and stay safe everyone. Graham. VID_20210716_135110.mp4 Edited July 16, 2021 by grapau27 29 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aliaschief Posted July 16, 2021 #24 Share Posted July 16, 2021 35 minutes ago, ger_77 said: Good morning, thanks for the Daily! I like spinach in moderation, I abhor snakes, and unfortunately our rural transit companies have all disappeared. A great quote by Mae West - it would have been fun knowing her. Another hot, smoky day on the "frozen tundra". Last night we decided to go for a ride in the "topless car" as it was so hot out, but we only lasted about 10 minutes because the smoke was so bad our eyes were burning. We had a super red sunset and this morning the sunrise was almost obliterated by smoke from the wildfires being blown into our area. I worry not only about those who are directly affected by the wildfires, but anyone with breathing difficulties. @summer slope hopefully the anti-virals will continue to bring you relief. @aliaschief I thought of your recent PopPop experience and realized we'll be doing the same thing in about 3 weeks, so when I saw this, it gave me a good giggle. I like today's menu suggestion, as it's one I can do outside. I can cook the fish in a cast iron pan on the side burner of the bbq, and finish it off by transferring it to a baking dish in the toaster oven on the deck. However, the recipe will be set aside for another day because it's Friday night pizza night at our house. We'll have to peruse the menus to see what appeals to us for dinner tonight. And wine. Prayers for everyone who needs them and even for those who don't think they do. Raising the glasses to toast all on the celebration list. Stay safe, be well, wash your hands, wear your masks when you need to, and hydrate! Smooth Sailing! 🙂🙂🙂 Gerry You best rest up!😁 9 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StLouisCruisers Posted July 16, 2021 #25 Share Posted July 16, 2021 26 minutes ago, grapau27 said: Afternoon everyone. It is 80°F here. Spinach and cod sound good. We have been to Corunna several times in sailings from Southampton. We went back to Keswick and lake Derwentwater today and had lunch again at the Borrowdale hotel. Take care and stay safe everyone. Graham. VID_20210716_135110.mp4 28.9 MB · 0 downloads Food looks great Graham and your weather has been great with those nice temps and sunshine. Enjoy! Wish some of us could join you in a little drive, a nice lunch and scenery. 11 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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