The Daily for Monday 12/20/2021

[smitty34877]

5 minutes ago, StLouisCruisers said:

Good morning friends!  It was 43F with a little breeze this morning at 6:30 but we bundled up and walked several miles through our neighborhood for a little exercise.  We are making lists of things needed to take to DD's house to help with the cooking Christmas weekend and will go shopping later today.  The chicken dishes looked yummy Debbie @dfish.  Thanks for your work on presenting them to us each day.  Big thanks to Rich @richwmnfor the Daily and happy travels to him.  Roy @rafinmdthanks for the Care and Celebration lists.  Many prayers and good thoughts go out to our Jacqui @kazuand Jose, to Father @Himselfand to Roy as he completes his course of radiation treatments.  When do you finish up completely Roy?  Will they skip a day or two at Christmas?  Good luck this morning @1ANGELCAT!  And finally, prayers for niece Amy's DH who has throat cancer and has surgery today.  I hope it all goes well.  After that they said chemo and radiation so it must be pretty bad.  A sad Christmas for her and the family.🙏

 

Our days to celebrate are pretty nice on this date.  Caroling is always fun, even for those who can't carry a tune.  I remember going caroling with neighborhood kids as a child.  Sangria is enjoyable, especially at the holidays.  It looks so festive!  And games are great and even more so when families gather at the holidays.  

 

I can't believe it!  Two ports in a row I've been to!  December has been dismal for my YES list on ports.  Only 5 yesses in 20 days!   I told DH we have a lot of places we have to see still, as he rolled his eyes at me.🙄  I will post this and return with some photos of Falmouth which we reached on our final Prinsendam voyage in 2019.😪

Sandi,I hope the surgery goes well.Prayers for the family and patient. 

[*Miss G*]

Good morning, Dailyites.  We are back from our cruise and I am still feeling the motion of the ocean.  Imagine my shock when I discovered I would have to cook my own breakfast.  Today will be a busy one as I unpack, launder, repack, shop, and gather accumulated goodies to take with me as I start my journey to Canada tomorrow.  It’s an 8 hour drive but I break it into two 4-hour segments.

 

When we left on our cruise, last week, we were able to do our covid tests at either the walk-in clinic or any of the pharmacies.  Last night I went online to see if I could still take a test and saw the posted screenshot.  Also no available appointments at the pharmacies.  Luckily I planned ahead and have a home test I will be doing later on today.  Hopefully the results will be good news.

 

I was sorry to read that @kazuJacqui and Jose are still on the care list but offset by a glimmer of improvement.  Keep up the good work, Jose!

 

I hope everyone enjoys a peaceful and productive day.

 

[summer slope]

Good Monday morning.  Haven't been caroling in decades.  I don't think anyone does it anymore.  Like Sangria and games...Mexican Train being the favorite.

Interesting quote and very true I'm sure.

Will pass on the meal and have not been to today's destination.

Have a fabulous cruise @richwmn.

Good luck with your treatments @rafinmd.

Prayers and toasts to our lists.

Stay safe, social distance, and wear your mask.

Gunfire:

Gunfire is a British cocktail made of black tea and rum. It has its origins in the British Army and is also used as a name for early morning tea in the army. Wikipedia
Main alcohol: Rum
Ingredients: 1 shot of Rum, 8 oz Black tea
Preparation: Pour the tea into a cup. Pour the rum in and stir.
Served: Stirred
Drinkware: Mug

 

[grapau27]

12 minutes ago, StLouisCruisers said:

Good morning friends!  It was 43F with a little breeze this morning at 6:30 but we bundled up and walked several miles through our neighborhood for a little exercise.  We are making lists of things needed to take to DD's house to help with the cooking Christmas weekend and will go shopping later today.  The chicken dishes looked yummy Debbie @dfish.  Thanks for your work on presenting them to us each day.  Big thanks to Rich @richwmnfor the Daily and happy travels to him.  Roy @rafinmdthanks for the Care and Celebration lists.  Many prayers and good thoughts go out to our Jacqui @kazuand Jose, to Father @Himselfand to Roy as he completes his course of radiation treatments.  When do you finish up completely Roy?  Will they skip a day or two at Christmas?  Good luck this morning @1ANGELCAT!  And finally, prayers for niece Amy's DH who has throat cancer and has surgery today.  I hope it all goes well.  After that they said chemo and radiation so it must be pretty bad.  A sad Christmas for her and the family.🙏

 

Our days to celebrate are pretty nice on this date.  Caroling is always fun, even for those who can't carry a tune.  I remember going caroling with neighborhood kids as a child.  Sangria is enjoyable, especially at the holidays.  It looks so festive!  And games are great and even more so when families gather at the holidays.  

 

I can't believe it!  Two ports in a row I've been to!  December has been dismal for my YES list on ports.  Only 5 yesses in 20 days!   I told DH we have a lot of places we have to see still, as he rolled his eyes at me.🙄  I will post this and return with some photos of Falmouth which we reached on our final Prinsendam voyage in 2019.😪

I hope your niece Amy's husband's throat cancer op is successful today Sandi.

Hopefully the chemo and radiation complete the job and he also stops smoking.

Take care.

Graham.

[travelingbums]

Thank you everyone for sharing and caring😀.

 

Please be safe.

 

Hope and prayers for all.

 

Happy Monday.

[StLouisCruisers]

On May 8, 2019 we enjoyed a little visit to Falmouth, England.  It was cloudy with a chance of rain but we had found if we took our Prinsendam umbrella (which was conveniently placed in the walk-in closet) the raindrops stayed away.  That's what happened this day, too.

 

 

I was surprised to see an American flag on the dock.

 

We walked downtown enjoying the scenes along the main street of town.

 

 

 

 

 

According to the sign on the window, this shop had award-winning pasties  They looked good to me!

 

At the far end of the street we came upon a lovely little wharf area.

 

Across the water was this view which I just loved.  The varying colors of green on the hillside, the large homes along the water, and all the beautiful sailboats made a very pleasing picture.  I used this photo as the cover of my Shutterfly photo book of this cruise.  

 

And here we have a local ferry!

 

Not so big, is it?  I wonder how far the ride was?

 

We walked around a little further.

 

I noticed this little fella had a band around his leg.  They're keeping track of seagulls?

 

We went up to this point in town and turned back towards our home away from home, the Prinsendam.

 

Nearer the ship was this line of row homes, all of different colors.  They really caught your eye.

 

 

And a boat full of rowers

 

Leaving port that evening we sailed by this manor.

 

And this lighthouse.

 

An enjoyable day was had by all!

 

[StLouisCruisers]

28 minutes ago, smitty34877 said:

Good morning  to all.Things have been  beyond hectic here and then the CC gremlins struck until yesterday  afternoon.I was happy to hear of José 's improvement,no matter how small and hope for continued  steps in the right direction. 

We have been to the port and enjoyed cream tea in a small shop.My pictures are on my laptop  which CC seems to dislike.

The news Tana received  from the specialist was guarded  at best.She is having a difficult  time both physically  and psychologically. We are doing our best and hope she will benefit from counseling. It is very  difficult  to get an appointment  with any mental health  practitioner  in our area.Fingers crossed.

Thanks for the Daily and all contributors.

@richwmn enjoy your cruise!

 

Terry

 

 

 

Extra prayers for Tana as she struggles with her health, both physically and mentally.  I hope she can get the appointment she wants very soon.🙏

[StLouisCruisers]

20 minutes ago, grapau27 said:

I hope your niece Amy's husband's throat cancer op is successful today Sandi.

Hopefully the chemo and radiation complete the job and he also stops smoking.

Take care.

Graham.

 

Amen to that Graham!  Thank you for your concern and warm wishes.

[aliaschief]

Yesterday turned out to be a very sad day for via Face Time I said goodbye to my only sibling sister. She was unresponsive. 
 

I started this post awhile back but was just notified she died at 8:46 this morning. It was her birthday. It was a blessing!

 

We all will loose loved ones but the wonderful memories are forever.

[richwmn]

Step 1 done, just received my negative on the Covid-19 test. Leaving for the airport in about 20 minutes!

[portofrome]

Thank you for the Daily Report.

[smitty34877]

14 minutes ago, aliaschief said:

Yesterday turned out to be a very sad day for via Face Time I said goodbye to my only sibling sister. She was unresponsive. 
 

I started this post awhile back but was just notified she died at 8:46 this morning. It was her birthday. It was a blessing!

 

We all will loose loved ones but the wonderful memories are forever.

I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your sister. It is  good to keep your good memories close but still has to be a difficult time.

 

[Lcubed]

@aliaschief My condolences to you and your family on the passing of your sister.

[StLouisCruisers]

17 minutes ago, aliaschief said:

Yesterday turned out to be a very sad day for via Face Time I said goodbye to my only sibling sister. She was unresponsive. 
 

I started this post awhile back but was just notified she died at 8:46 this morning. It was her birthday. It was a blessing!

 

We all will loose loved ones but the wonderful memories are forever.

 

Bruce, I am so sorry for the loss of your sister.  Saying goodbye to her must have been so hard.  I know exactly what you are feeling now, with the loss this year of my dearest sister, and DMIL just this month.  The fond memories are what keep us going. 😢

[StLouisCruisers]

11 minutes ago, richwmn said:

Step 1 done, just received my negative on the Covid-19 test. Leaving for the airport in about 20 minutes!

 

Bon Voyage, Rich!  

[grapau27]

22 minutes ago, aliaschief said:

Yesterday turned out to be a very sad day for via Face Time I said goodbye to my only sibling sister. She was unresponsive. 
 

I started this post awhile back but was just notified she died at 8:46 this morning. It was her birthday. It was a blessing!

 

We all will loose loved ones but the wonderful memories are forever.

I'm so sorry to hear your news about your sister.

Sending you our prayers and condolences.

Graham.

[Sharon in AZ]

22 minutes ago, aliaschief said:

Yesterday turned out to be a very sad day for via Face Time I said goodbye to my only sibling sister. She was unresponsive. 
 

I started this post awhile back but was just notified she died at 8:46 this morning. It was her birthday. It was a blessing!

 

We all will loose loved ones but the wonderful memories are forever.

Bruce, I am so sorry for your loss. You have a way with words, “We all will loose loved ones but the wonderful memories are forever.”  Such a great sentiment. 

[ChaCr]

Rich, Enjoy your cruise.  

 

Charles

[Sharon in AZ]

17 minutes ago, richwmn said:

Step 1 done, just received my negative on the Covid-19 test. Leaving for the airport in about 20 minutes!

Safe travels Rich!

[StLouisCruisers]

I was telling DH about all the troubles everyone was having logging in, posting, liking posts, etc. just a little while ago.  Then BAM!  I showed I was logged in but I wasn't!  The gremlins caught up with me.  I was having no luck on Chrome so changed to Edge and now can log in.  Just thought I'd let everyone know what worked for me so it might help others.  🤪

[ger_77]

@aliaschiefim so sorry to hear of your sister’s passing.  May your memories of her bring comfort through the days ahead. 
 

Sincerely,

Gerry

[Sharon in AZ]

Good morning everyone and Happy Monday!  I’ve been in CC jail, all afternoon and evening yesterday and just now after I posted replies. Very frustrating and even more so this morning, my arthritis is really hurting my fingers today. I’ll switch to the desktop later. 
 

Merry Christmas from Alaska!

 

Have a great day everyone!

 

[ger_77]

@richwmn  yay for the Covid test; have a wonderful cruise!

 

@StLouisCruisersi had the same problem on my iPad, but I had to switch from Chrome to Firefox.  Darn gremlins!

 

Smooth Sailing! 🙂🙂🙂

Gerry

[kb4683]

@aliaschiefCondolences on the loss of your sister.  So glad you will have those cherished memories forever. 

[kb4683]

We called at Falmouth on 4/23/09 during our first Princess cruise, a TA from Fort Lauderdale to Southampton on the Grand Princess.

 

We did a ship tour to an estate/manor called Lanhydrock House.

 

Our ship at anchor

 

Countryside along the way

 

Lanhydrock House

 

Some of the gardens (complete with gardeners)

 

 

😱🤣

 

After the house, we went on to the village of Fowey where we did try the Cornish pasty 😋

 

 

 

An interesting thatched roof inn along the way back to the ship