Rare richwmn Posted December 23, 2021 #1 Share Posted December 23, 2021 Today is Festivus - for the rest of us, Roots Day, and Regifting Day Life is a horizontal fall. - Jean Cocteau Meal Suggestion for today - Slow-Cooked Pizzaiola Meat Loaf Drink of the Day - Breakfast martini Wine of the Day - Sokol Blosser Evolution Pinot Noir - Oregon - Red Destination of the Day - Tangier, Morocco Ships With Ships Passengers At Sea Caribbean Rotterdam Destination Sint Maartin eta 12/25 Eurodam Destination Grand Turk eta 12/24Fort Lauderdale, Port Everglad Nieuw Amsterdam 07:00 - 16:00Mazatlan, Sinaloa, Mexico Riviera Koningsdam 08:00 - 17:00Saint Thomas Island, Charlotte Amalie, USVI Nieuw Statendam 08:00 - 17:00San Diego, California Zuiderdam 07:00 - 16:00 Ships Without Passengers At Sea Atlantic Oosterdam destination Cadiz Sp eta 12/27 Corfu GR Volendam Zaandam sorry, no maps today 30 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Gail & Marty sailing away Posted December 23, 2021 #2 Share Posted December 23, 2021 Thanks for the info .. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare rafinmd Posted December 23, 2021 #3 Share Posted December 23, 2021 Thank you for the Thursday Daily, Rich. Three interesting days but I think I'll pass on them. Interesting but a bit puzzling quote. I'm not a fan of meatloaf but this one sounds interesting. I thought I had been to Tangier but no, only Casablanca and Agadir. Today’s care list: Strength for Jacqui, healing for Jose and wisdom for his doctors Himself with Covid Welfare of furloughed crews cunnorl sister difficult chemo toleration The Rotterdam passenger disembarked Ann’s cousin with brain bleed Strength for Atexsix and healing for his father Seasick Sailor’s friend Walker wthdrawing from cancer treatments kakalina with spreading lung cancer in hospice Recovery for StLouisCruisers Niece DH after throat cancer surgery now at least out of ICU 1ANGELCAT with finger in splint Mamaofami’s grandsons exposed to Covid Grapau27 MOSE surgery 24 DecemberFrom the rotation: positive biopsy for Mtn2Sea appointment early January lazey1's BIL with Covid rafinmd undergoing radiation Mamaofami’s friend in hospice Celebrations and Shoutouts: 6 BHB with passengers Welcome aboard FL,Cruiser Front Line Health Care Workers Zuiderdam with revenue passengers Bon Voyage Ichiban Nekko (Nieuw Amsterdam to 1/8) Av8rix (1/9) Seasick Sailor (1/16), Lindaler, garlictown, Sharon, and Rich at sea (Rotterdam to 2 Jan) Wekcome home NCTribeFan and JAM37 msmayor in Virginia Ger_77 in Calgary HorizonChaser1957 in Chilliwack MissG back in Canada A lovely grand child for Norseh2o Koningsdam Staff Captain Sabine - officially onboard & introduced. - Our first female staff captain and HAL’s likely first female Captain(I know this is a repeat but she’s worth it) Roy 26 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChaCr Posted December 23, 2021 #4 Share Posted December 23, 2021 Rich, thanks for working on your vacation. Much appreciated. Charles 18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
summer slope Posted December 23, 2021 #5 Share Posted December 23, 2021 Good morning from a very cold Florida. Gloomy start to the morning. I want a BHB for Christmas. Prayers and toasts to our lists. Virtual hugs to the rest of us. Stay safe, social distance, and wear your mask. Breakfast Martini: A breakfast martini is a marmalade cocktail with gin, marmalade, orange liqueur, and lemon juice, created by bartender Salvatore Calabrese. The drink was invented in 1996 at the Library Bar at the Lanesborough Hotel in London, England. Wikipedia Main alcohol: Gin Ingredients: 1 spoon Orange marmalade, 2 shots (1 3/4 oz.) Gin, 3/4 shot (2/3 oz.) Cointreau or Triple sec, 3/4 shot Fresh lemon juice. Preparation: Mix or shake in cocktail shaker filled with ice cubes. Strain into glass and serve. Served: Straight up; without ice Standard garnish: Lemon twist Drinkware: Cocktail glass 23 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare puppycanducruise Posted December 23, 2021 #6 Share Posted December 23, 2021 Good morning. Happy Festivus! Sorry, I don't have any gifts to re-gift. Interesting quote. Looking forward to seeing the recipe for today's meal suggestion. The breakfast martini sounds interesting, but I'll wait until later in the day to try one. Hope the wine is tasty. Prayers for everyone on the Care List. Cheers for all the celebrations. Have a wonderful day. Stay safe. 25 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seasick Sailor Posted December 23, 2021 #7 Share Posted December 23, 2021 Good morning Rich! Sitting in the Dutch Cafe having my cappacino and cookie. Thanks for posting. Good morning Fellow Daily-ites. Sending out prayers to our growing list of cares. Roy, please add Walker to your rotation. He has not responded in days, not hooked up to any device's, just getting morphine. I can't imagine in my worst nightmare.. Heart breaking. Goodness, I guess I better pop over to the Daily-Rotterdam and see whats up. Don't know what to post where🤪 Prayers and Cheers! 25 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare rafinmd Posted December 23, 2021 #8 Share Posted December 23, 2021 Today's sunrise was taken one year ago today from the baseball field of a school across the street from me: Roy 28 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Boston Posted December 23, 2021 #9 Share Posted December 23, 2021 Good morning all and thanks for the daily report Rich. I hope all you Dailyites at sea are having a great time. Interesting collection of days, I choose Roots day. The quote doesn’t really grab me today. While I have today off I think my breakfast martini will be coffee. The meal suggestion sounds very nice. Have not been to today’s port but look forward to seeing the photos. Speaking of photos I just want to say how much I enjoy your sunrise photos Roy, they always seem so hopeful. Prayers for everyone on our list today and cheers to everyone celebrating happy events, like being on a bhb! 24 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heartgrove Posted December 23, 2021 #10 Share Posted December 23, 2021 (edited) Good Morning everyone! Thank you Rich for the Daily Report, and thank you Roy for the Cares and Celebrations Report. And thank you everyone for caring and sharing! Safe travels for those visiting other family, and those on the high seas!. - Jack Edited December 23, 2021 by Heartgrove 23 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cat shepard Posted December 23, 2021 #11 Share Posted December 23, 2021 (edited) Thank you for today’s Daily, Rich! And a super THANK YOU for posting the family picture yesterday! A very special treat. Thank you for our lists Roy! Morning Dailyites! Another nippy one here. It feels more Christmassy this way. I remember learning about Festivus last year on the Daily! Today is packed with stuff, and my last gym classes before Christmas. My neighborhood celebration is this evening and I have lots to do. Hope it warms up a bit, because it is an outside gathering around sunset. Prayers to all who need our support. Cheers to all who are celebrating! Stay well everyone! ********* Sokol Blosser Evolution Pinot Noir My only disappointment of my HAL Hawaii cruise was the fact that they were out of this very drinkable wine. Very good - excellent ratings, and fairly easy to find. Even online prices are reasonable with prices starting at $16.45. Wine review notes A classy new label design marks the continuing evolution of Evolution Pinot Noir. Fruit driven, loosely knit and full of ripe, juicy blackberry flavors, this affordable and accessible wine is a nice mix of estate and purchased Willamette Valley grapes. It's the sort of all-purpose, no frills Pinot Noir that's tough to find at this price. Nothing fancy, totally honest and thoroughly drinkable. Edited December 23, 2021 by cat shepard 25 6 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cat shepard Posted December 23, 2021 #12 Share Posted December 23, 2021 40 minutes ago, Seasick Sailor said: Good morning Rich! Sitting in the Dutch Cafe having my cappacino and cookie. Thanks for posting. Good morning Fellow Daily-ites. Sending out prayers to our growing list of cares. Roy, please add Walker to your rotation. He has not responded in days, not hooked up to any device's, just getting morphine. I can't imagine in my worst nightmare.. Heart breaking. Goodness, I guess I better pop over to the Daily-Rotterdam and see whats up. Don't know what to post where🤪 Prayers and Cheers! Morning, Joy!👋🏻👋🏻👋🏻👋🏻👋🏻👋🏻 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfish Posted December 23, 2021 #13 Share Posted December 23, 2021 Good morning, everyone. I hope all of you have most of your holiday prep done and can relax and catch a breath today. I am all packed and ready to jump in the car and head to Michigan. I'll spend a couple days in Midland with my sister, Mary Jo, and then on to Elk Rapids to spend a few days with my sister, Barb. Sue will join me in Midland, but she has to work next week so won't make it up to Barb's. Today's meal sounds great. Pizza meatloaf! https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/slow-cooked-pizzaiola-meat-loaf/ This next one is a slow cooked version, but it steps up the pizza flavor a bit. https://www.homechef.com/meals/meatloaf-pizzaiola And here we have the ancestor of them all, Italian meatloaf: https://www.dadspantry.com/2018/08/italian-style-meatloaf/ Enjoy, everyone! 25 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted December 23, 2021 #14 Share Posted December 23, 2021 (edited) Good afternoon. It is 39°F and cloudy here in NE England. The hospital has just rang and I have to be there at 07.30am GMT in the morning for my BCC op. Thank you for today's daily Rich while on your cruise. Thank you Roy for all the lists. Roots day is good for checking our family histories with relatives. Meatloaf is the suggested meal for Festivus. We have been to Casablanca but not Tangier so I will look forward to seeing pictures. Prayers for everyone on the care list. Happy cruising to all Dailyites on the Rotterdam. Take care and stay safe 😷. Graham. Edited December 23, 2021 by grapau27 26 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seasick Sailor Posted December 23, 2021 #15 Share Posted December 23, 2021 9 minutes ago, cat shepard said: Morning, Joy!👋🏻👋🏻👋🏻👋🏻👋🏻👋🏻 Good morning Ann! Wish you were here sister. A very nice visit with fellow Daily-ites. Thanks to Sharon for the goodies! 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare rafinmd Posted December 23, 2021 #16 Share Posted December 23, 2021 58 minutes ago, Seasick Sailor said: Good morning Rich! Sitting in the Dutch Cafe having my cappacino and cookie. Thanks for posting. Good morning Fellow Daily-ites. Sending out prayers to our growing list of cares. Roy, please add Walker to your rotation. He has not responded in days, not hooked up to any device's, just getting morphine. I can't imagine in my worst nightmare.. Heart breaking. Goodness, I guess I better pop over to the Daily-Rotterdam and see whats up. Don't know what to post where🤪 Prayers and Cheers! Move him from the every day section? Roy 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1ANGELCAT Posted December 23, 2021 #17 Share Posted December 23, 2021 Good morning and thanks for the update. Well the appliance curse continues, the microwave bit the dust on Tuesday, found a new one at Home Depot , at least it didn’t die on the holiday, had that happen years ago on Thanksgiving. Blessings and prayers to all on our lists ❤️🙏❤️ 21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seagarsmoker Posted December 23, 2021 #18 Share Posted December 23, 2021 Thanks for the Daily Report! 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruzin Terri Posted December 23, 2021 #19 Share Posted December 23, 2021 (edited) Good morning. It is cold and sunny here in Bluffton. Today DH and I will head over to Hilton Head to the Fresh Market and pick up our Christmas Dinner. It sure will be different than our original plans, but at least it will be celebratory. Prayers for all on the cares list and I am so thankful to all of you who pray for me as I deal with my autoimmune problem. I hope we hear from @kazu Jacqui sometime soon with good news and also from @Himself. Hope both Jose and Himself are on the road to recovery. Hope all who are on a cruise are enjoying themselves and staying safe. Happy Thursday and God Bless, Terri Edited December 23, 2021 by Cruzin Terri 23 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StLouisCruisers Posted December 23, 2021 #20 Share Posted December 23, 2021 (edited) Good morning friends! It was 30F when I awoke today so exercised indoors again. Tomorrow morning we will be out the door, in the car (the SUV we now call the Big Rig) and on our way to Ohio by 5 am. Even then the Atlanta traffic will be crazy at an early hour. Chef DH has been gathering his groceries, kitchen appliances and implements he needs to do his job, so the Big Rig will be fully loaded.😂 Happy Festivus, Root Day and Regifting Day. Thanks to Rich @richwmnfor taking the time from his wonderful cruise to post the Daily. The photo of the Daily family was great! Thanks a lot for posting it. Big thanks for the Care and Celebration lists Roy @rafinmd. I sure wish we could pare down that Care list. Unfortunately I was flabbergasted to learn from my twin last night that Amy's DH was smoking up until the day before surgery!!. He says he has tried but could only stop for a couple days due to anxiety. Surely there is something he can do or take to help him get over that anxiety. Just the thought that I may have cut my life in half would do it for me. Thankfully no one else in our family smokes. DH's DF smoked and died of lung cancer - his second wife smoked too and died a month later. 😳 I would also like to send prayers and good thoughts to Jacqui @kazuand Jose, and to Father @Himself. It would ease my mind to hear something from Father. We haven't heard a word since he told us of his Covid diagnosis. 🙁 I hope everyone has safe travels, and an enjoyable holiday no matter where they celebrate; at home, at a family member's home, or on a ship. Edited to say I forgot about the destination of the day Tangiers, Morocco. I wish a ship would stop there sometime for me instead of Gibraltar! They're so close! I've only been to Casablanca and Agadir, Morocco. Gibraltar I've been to about 10 times so please! Take me to Tangiers! Edited December 23, 2021 by StLouisCruisers 22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StLouisCruisers Posted December 23, 2021 #21 Share Posted December 23, 2021 27 minutes ago, grapau27 said: Good afternoon. It is 39°F and cloudy here in NE England. The hospital has just rang and I have to be there at 07.30am GMT in the morning for my BCC op. Roots day is good for checking our family histories with relatives. Meatloaf is the suggested meal for Festivus. We have been to Casablanca but not Tangier so I will look forward to seeing pictures. Prayers for everyone on the care list. Happy cruising to all Dailyites on the Rotterdam. Take care and stay safe 😷. Graham. Graham, sending you prayers and good thoughts tomorrow when you have your Mohs surgery. And when it's over with I know you will be so relieved and have an enjoyable Christmas with Pauline and your Sarah. Check that worry off your list! 🎄 17 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cat shepard Posted December 23, 2021 #22 Share Posted December 23, 2021 29 minutes ago, grapau27 said: Good afternoon. It is 39°F and cloudy here in NE England. The hospital has just rang and I have to be there at 07.30am GMT in the morning for my BCC op. Thank you for today's daily Rich while on your cruise. Thank you Roy for all the lists. Roots day is good for checking our family histories with relatives. Meatloaf is the suggested meal for Festivus. We have been to Casablanca but not Tangier so I will look forward to seeing pictures. Prayers for everyone on the care list. Happy cruising to all Dailyites on the Rotterdam. Take care and stay safe 😷. Graham. Graham Best of luck tomorrow. I know I won’t be awake before you head out tomorrow morning. And ❤️ to Pauline, who is probably a bit worried. 14 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Crazy For Cats Posted December 23, 2021 #23 Share Posted December 23, 2021 Good Morning Everyone, thanks for the daily report. Very glad that the furnace guy came yesterday. While clearing the area I noticed a puddle of water. Apparently the hose that takes the condensation away was clogged. It must have just happened. Made an early run to the grocery store and I might be good for a month. The ran an old fashioned blue light special on Christmas candy, buy one get one. I may have overstocked on chocolate, if that’s even possible. @dfish all those recipes look good to me, sadly Juan isn’t a meatloaf fan. I have the day off and will soon hit the pet store for Ashlee’s birthday treat. I hope that everyone has a good day today. 19 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cat shepard Posted December 23, 2021 #24 Share Posted December 23, 2021 20 minutes ago, 1ANGELCAT said: Good morning and thanks for the update. Well the appliance curse continues, the microwave bit the dust on Tuesday, found a new one at Home Depot , at least it didn’t die on the holiday, had that happen years ago on Thanksgiving. Blessings and prayers to all on our lists ❤️🙏❤️ I wonder where the dead appliances go when they bite the dust?🤔 9 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marshhawk Posted December 23, 2021 #25 Share Posted December 23, 2021 Good Morning Dailyites! Last night I went to the Shakespeare Tavern in Atlanta(oldest open Shakespeare theatre in the US). It wasn't Shakespeare, it was A Christmas Carol. Told in story form with lots of wonderful Christmas music. The premise of the theatre is get there early, get your dinner, eat your dinner, and then the staff clears the tables, and the performance begins. The menu features "British" classic food, and for the first time in my life, I tried a Pasty. It may or may not have lived up to what it was supposed to taste like. To me it tasted like an Italian Meatball wrapped up in thin sweet pie crust. It was yummy, but was it real? And then on the way home, we had to stop at Walmart for three items. At 10:25 all the registers were closed except the swipe your self. Some one had moved the stantions, and the line , instead of wrapping down the main aisle, wound through girls clothing, womens underwear, men's shirts, down past slippers and into the shoe department. When we were almost about to check out, an employee came up and asked to the general group of patrons, who moved the stantions and why is the line so long? um, because none of you are working? Have a great day, and to quote Tiny Tim, "God bless us, every one." 20 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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