The Fleet Report and Daily for Monday August 1st, 2022

[grapau27]

2 hours ago, Sharon in AZ said:

🐇🐇🐇  Good morning!  Thank you for today’s Fleet Report and Daily Rich. Thanks to everyone who shares. 

I joined the Ryhope group on FB a while back so I could share the messages with my daughter. It’s open to join, you just request and tell them why. There’s also a Daily prayer posted which I also enjoy. 

I think @Horizon chaser 1957has the best take on the situation. We have a great thing going here and I’m sure it doesn’t sit well with some. I consider it a form of jealousy. Enough said by me. 
 

Pauline @Paw13 — welcome to the Daily. I hope you feel welcome and continue to post. We all feel like we already know you. 
 

Ann @cat shepard — I’ve been meaning to ask you about your upcoming travels. I hope you enjoy!!

 

Ann @marshhawk— I think giving a month’s notice is too generous. 
 

@kazu Jacqui, great pictures today of flowers and Shadow. The new harness sounds great and hopefully your friend has other good ideas for her. 
 

We will be in Gaspe on October 12th so I’m hoping someone has pictures to share. 
 

The monsoon storm yesterday made a mess in our yard and pool. Craig just told me that our two basil plants look ragged and beat up. But I’m sure they will recover. We did get some much needed rain. 
 

Have a great day everyone!

 

I'm really pleased you enjoy our church group Sharon.

We don't go on FB but go to church every week.

I often tell father David about our cruise group enjoying his sermons so mentioning this is a great reason to join.

Graham.

[JazzyV]

Trying a copy and paste, since my original post is still hidden.

 

Good morning. Rabbit, Rabbit, White Rabbit. 

Girlfriends are important for support and socializing. I haven't played Mahjong in ages. No mountain climbing for me. Excellent quote.

I like the meal. Pass on the drink and yes to the wine.

I haven't been to Gaspe. Thanks for any forthcoming pictures.

 

It's cloudy and not too hot so far today. Storms around evening rush hour. I'm glad the roof is patched. Well, I don't think the steroid shot is as effective this time; not bad, but I still have some pain. I'll wait a while and see how it goes. I may have to try the gel soon.

 

@grapau27 Nice picture. 

@Paw13 Welcome to the Daily!

@marshhawk It sounds like giving up the dog walking is a good idea. 

@HAL4NOW Great pictures.

@kazu Great that Liz was able to help with Shadow. Pretty flowers.

@ottahand7 Congrats on the fishing and seeing the loons.

@StLouisCruisers Thanks for the update on Ren; I was going to ask about him today. I'm sorry you both are still having leg issues. 

@smitty34877 Continued prayers for your family.

@Overhead Fred Love the picture!

 

Prayers for the Care List and Cheers for the Celebration List.

Stay safe everyone.

[cat shepard]

2 hours ago, Sharon in AZ said:

 

Ann @cat shepard — I’ve been meaning to ask you about your upcoming travels. I hope you enjoy!!

 

 

 

 

Thanks Sharon, I have a rescheduled Alaska cruise tour, that I am reluctant to mention. I do not want to jinx myself. There have been so many changes it is exhausting going through the website bookmarks and archived emails to see which ones are still relevant & delete the rest. 
 

But we are just under four weeks away, and I am starting to believe this will really happen.  I haven’t been to Alaska since 1995, so I might not recognize many places. 

[grapau27]

3 hours ago, marshhawk said:

I was checking out recordings of Make me a Channel of Your Peace, and found this, filmed in India during the time of Covid.  I hope you enjoy it.  These are not pure voices, they are voices of the pure. 

 

 

Thank you.

Make me a channel of your peace was one of the hymn's at Pauline's late mam's funeral.

Ruth had asked Pauline to make sure this was one of the hymn's at her church funeral service.

Graham.

[rafinmd]

7 minutes ago, grapau27 said:

Thank you.

Make me a channel of your peace was one of the hymn's at Pauline's late mam's funeral.

Ruth had asked Pauline to make sure this was one of the hymn's at her church funeral service.

Graham.

I have requested it for mine as well.

 

Roy

[grapau27]

2 hours ago, marshhawk said:

Currently treading lightly with my posts.

 

@Paw13  Welcome to the Daily!    I've seen your face most every day that I have been with the Dailyites!  Very pretty face!  My name is Ann (along with a bunch of Ann's, most of us are avid cat lovers too).  I am very much unlike my screen name.  Unlike the hawk, I'm pretty blind, cant chase things, hate to fly, and I think I need my wings clipped. You are already family here, but I bet you knew that!

Thank you for your nice words about Pauline Ann.

I know she really appreciates all the lovely welcome's she has had today.

Graham.

 

 

 

[irishjim]

2 hours ago, aliaschief said:

It was a lot cooler and overcast today but we saw and experienced a lot. Saw many familiar sights in Skye but we also visited the small Isle of Rassie with it’s 160 residence. One lane roads high above offered spectacular views and Brochal Castle ruins.Rassie Distillary provided us some nice whisky and gin tastings and lunch at Rassie House.

Tonight we are in Uig and tomorrow we will be taking the ferry to Harris.

Time for some down time before dinner.

 

Nice  photos, thanks  for  posting.

[Quartzsite Cruiser]

Good afternoon from central Texas -- where at 1:15pm it is a cool 94F, with a slight breeze.  This morning, I was in a hurry to get the first load of laundry in the washer and get to the store, that I forgot to say Rabbit, Rabbit, White Rabbit before I said good morning to DH.  Finger's crossed 🤞 that I didn't jinx August.  

 

So far, it doesn't look like I jinxed anything since DH receiver a call from the Dallas hospital and now has an appointment with the Physician's Assistant for an evaluation at 11 am Friday.  It's a good thing DH gave them my cell phone number because they still could not reach him on his phone.  When we did the online check-in, which took an hour it was that complete, I discovered they had the wrong number for DH.  @rafinmd  Roy, I think you can take DH off the care list since we're now definitely in their system.  Friday's appointment will begin the process to take care of the NPH.

 

It looks like it's been a busy morning on the Fleet/Daily with a lot of posts taken down.  I'll try to be careful what I say.  For the record, I had no problem with Father David's sermons and know many enjoyed them and found comfort.  If you didn't want to watch, you could just scroll by.  I also agree with others that if it was a Dailyite, which I very seriously doubt,  who complained, I wish he or she had "talked" to us first.  The most likely scenario, as others have mentioned, is that a lurker either took offense or wanted to be mean.

 

Now, back to our regular Daily programming.  I have two girlfriends that I've know most of my life, one since we were 18 months old.  While we don't talk or see each other often, we always pick up where we left off.  The other I've known since at least the first grade, if not before, and she's my nextdoor neighbor.  We don't always agree, but we're there for each other.  I've never learned to play Mahjong, but @Seasick Sailor  Joy, will be celebrating today.  I've climbed a few small mountains, most really tall hills, but found that is not really my thing.  I prefer walks and hikes on level or almost level ground.

 

Like all Mahatma Gandhi's quotes, this quote is very true. 

 

We'll take the meal and the wine, but pass on the drink.  I have been making chicken parmigiana in the air fryer for a couple of years now.  My recipe, which I'll share in a minute, is similar to the one @0106 Tina found.  Mine combines two of the steps, which lessens the cooking time.  

 

We have not been to Gaspe, so thank you @Cruising-along for your pictures.  It's been on the bucket list for quite a while.

 

@marshhawk  Ann, I'm glad you finally decided to quit the dog walking job.  A month is a generous time for giving notice, and most people give two weeks.

@kazu  Jacqui, I'm glad Liz came by and worked with Shadow, plus giving you some good tips.  After what you gave as the reasons they are trying to rescue the dogs, I can definitely understand Shadow's trust issues.  Hopefully they will lessen with time and patience.  If anyone can help her, you with Liz's help can do it.  Loved the flower pictures.  BTW,  🎈  HAPPY BIRTHDAY, SHADOW! 🍖

@Paw13  Pauline, we can finally officially welcome you to the Daily.  Through, @grapau27 Graham, you have been a part of this group for a while.

@grapau27  Graham, I like the new avatar.  It's hard to tell, but ours was taken on the Great Wall 20 years ago on a stop on Volendam's 60 day APEC cruise.

@HAL4NOW  Thank you for the pictures of Mt. Beckler.

@ottahand7  I liked the pictures of the loons.  Thank you.

@aliaschief  Bruce, again, thank you for more pictures of Scotland.

@StLouisCruisers  Sandi, I'm glad Ren is doing better and never tested negative.  It's good he could to to the soccer camp, but I hope he doesn't have trouble with his leg.

@JazzyV  Vanessa, I'm sorry the steroid shot is not working as well this time.  DH found the shots effect lessened over several years.

 

The dryer just dinged, bot I better go fold clothes.

 

Lenda

 

[grapau27]

I'm delighted to say Father Davids sermon 1st post after Rich's daily introduction from Sunday is back on the Sunday's daily.

Graham.

[grapau27]

7 minutes ago, Quartzsite Cruiser said:

Good afternoon from central Texas -- where at 1:15pm it is a cool 94F, with a slight breeze.  This morning, I was in a hurry to get the first load of laundry in the washer and get to the store, that I forgot to say Rabbit, Rabbit, White Rabbit before I said good morning to DH.  Finger's crossed 🤞 that I didn't jinx August.  

 

So far, it doesn't look like I jinxed anything since DH receiver a call from the Dallas hospital and now has an appointment with the Physician's Assistant for an evaluation at 11 am Friday.  It's a good thing DH gave them my cell phone number because they still could not reach him on his phone.  When we did the online check-in, which took an hour it was that complete, I discovered they had the wrong number for DH.  @rafinmd  Roy, I think you can take DH off the care list since we're now definitely in their system.  Friday's appointment will begin the process to take care of the NPH.

 

It looks like it's been a busy morning on the Fleet/Daily with a lot of posts taken down.  I'll try to be careful what I say.  For the record, I had no problem with Father David's sermons and know many enjoyed them and found comfort.  If you didn't want to watch, you could just scroll by.  I also agree with others that if it was a Dailyite, which I very seriously doubt,  who complained, I wish he or she had "talked" to us first.  The most likely scenario, as others have mentioned, is that a lurker either took offense or wanted to be mean.

 

Now, back to our regular Daily programming.  I have two girlfriends that I've know most of my life, one since we were 18 months old.  While we don't talk or see each other often, we always pick up where we left off.  The other I've known since at least the first grade, if not before, and she's my nextdoor neighbor.  We don't always agree, but we're there for each other.  I've never learned to play Mahjong, but @Seasick Sailor  Joy, will be celebrating today.  I've climbed a few small mountains, most really tall hills, but found that is not really my thing.  I prefer walks and hikes on level or almost level ground.

 

Like all Mahatma Gandhi's quotes, this quote is very true. 

 

We'll take the meal and the wine, but pass on the drink.  I have been making chicken parmigiana in the air fryer for a couple of years now.  My recipe, which I'll share in a minute, is similar to the one @0106 Tina found.  Mine combines two of the steps, which lessens the cooking time.  

 

We have not been to Gaspe, so thank you @Cruising-along for your pictures.  It's been on the bucket list for quite a while.

 

@marshhawk  Ann, I'm glad you finally decided to quit the dog walking job.  A month is a generous time for giving notice, and most people give two weeks.

@kazu  Jacqui, I'm glad Liz came by and worked with Shadow, plus giving you some good tips.  After what you gave as the reasons they are trying to rescue the dogs, I can definitely understand Shadow's trust issues.  Hopefully they will lessen with time and patience.  If anyone can help her, you with Liz's help can do it.  Loved the flower pictures.  BTW,  🎈  HAPPY BIRTHDAY, SHADOW! 🍖

@Paw13  Pauline, we can finally officially welcome you to the Daily.  Through, @grapau27 Graham, you have been a part of this group for a while.

@grapau27  Graham, I like the new avatar.  It's hard to tell, but ours was taken on the Great Wall 20 years ago on a stop on Volendam's 60 day APEC cruise.

@HAL4NOW  Thank you for the pictures of Mt. Beckler.

@ottahand7  I liked the pictures of the loons.  Thank you.

@aliaschief  Bruce, again, thank you for more pictures of Scotland.

@StLouisCruisers  Sandi, I'm glad Ren is doing better and never tested negative.  It's good he could to to the soccer camp, but I hope he doesn't have trouble with his leg.

@JazzyV  Vanessa, I'm sorry the steroid shot is not working as well this time.  DH found the shots effect lessened over several years.

 

The dryer just dinged, bot I better go fold clothes.

 

Lenda

 

Sending your husband our very best wishes for his Friday appointment Lenda and hopefully now he can get the treatment he needs to make him better.

Thank you for your nice words about Pauline and my new Avatar picture.

Graham.

[marshhawk]

It wasn't a troll who took Father David off, but a new monitor.  Our complaining had them rethink, so all is well in the world.   (got an email from the powers greater than ours)

[quilty964]

5 hours ago, ottahand7 said:

We went fishing yesterday and John got two nice smallmouth bass. I caught a tiny largemouth.  It was a great day fishing because the Loon family presented themselves. It is always a cause for celebration that there is a precious chick.  

It's always fun to see the loons.  They remind me of our childhood camping trips to Up-North Wisconsin!  Their calls are so fun to hear!  We travel to central Wisconsin, and occasionally see a loon there...during their migration time.  

We had a fun time at our German Fest on Friday.  Milwaukee has a huge park, and the 1st celebration of the year is Summerfest, it's a huge music celebration.  Then, throughout the summer there are several ethnic celebrations.  

Still saying Yay to those celebrating and prayers for those who need them.   And welcome to @Paw13Pauline! 

 

Karen

Edited August 1, 2022 by ktbraun
forgot to add something

[Quartzsite Cruiser]

20 minutes ago, grapau27 said:

Sending your husband our very best wishes for his Friday appointment Lenda and hopefully now he can get the treatment he needs to make him better.

Thank you for your nice words about Pauline and my new Avatar picture.

Graham.

 

Thank you, Graham, for your good wishes for DH.  This appointment is an evaluation with the PA as i said.  We figure, she will determine which doctor would be best for DH.  It will be the beginning of a long process, with tests and trial treatements before they can put in a shunt, which is the best solution for NPH.  A lot depends on how soon we can see the doctor.  I hope it's this month, but it will probably be sometime in September.  🤞  Specialists are booked so far in advance now.

 

26 minutes ago, grapau27 said:

I'm delighted to say Father Davids sermon 1st post after Rich's daily introduction from Sunday is back on the Sunday's daily.

Graham.

 

I'm glad that it is back on yesterday's Daily.  I just checked and it's the second post!

 

 

14 minutes ago, marshhawk said:

It wasn't a troll who took Father David off, but a new monitor.  Our complaining had them rethink, so all is well in the world.   (got an email from the powers greater than ours)

 

Ann, thanks for the heads up.  I wondered if she was responsible, but didn't want to mention it on here.  I did mention it to DH.  Just very happy that it has been reviewed and resolved.

 

Lenda

Edited August 1, 2022 by Quartzsite Cruiser

[smitty34877]

Good afternoon. Sorry to be so late.The general feeling in our two houses here is that we feel as if we were hit by a truck.I am not capable of much activity  and neither is anyone else. Hopefully things will improve  soon.We appreciate  all the good wishes,thank  you to all.

@Paw13, Pauline,welcome to the lovely group.

@JazzyV,  Vanessa, hopefully you will feel more relief with your knee in a few days.Sometimes I would feel changes for about a week  after injection. 

I love the recipes today but I think I will have cereal later.

Terry

[ger_77]

Good afternoon, time for a quick check-in.  

 

@Paw13welcome to the Fleet Report and Daily; I'm sure your husband has told you all about us!

@kazua begonia, see, what do I know about flowers?  LOL

@Quartzsite Cruiserso glad to see DH has an appointment this week - at least it's the start of the process he needs to recover.

@smitty34877 happy to hear from you; please take the time you need to recover, even if it means calling on others outside the house for assistance with meals, etc.

 

Stay safe everyone!

[srdancer]

@smitty34877praying all of you feel better soon with no lasting effects.

[Quartzsite Cruiser]

10 minutes ago, smitty34877 said:

Good afternoon. Sorry to be so late.The general feeling in our two houses here is that we feel as if we were hit by a truck.I am not capable of much activity  and neither is anyone else. Hopefully things will improve  soon.We appreciate  all the good wishes,thank  you to all.

@Paw13, Pauline,welcome to the lovely group.

@JazzyV,  Vanessa, hopefully you will feel more relief with your knee in a few days.Sometimes I would feel changes for about a week  after injection. 

I love the recipes today but I think I will have cereal later.

Terry

 

Terry, I hope you all feel better soon.  Is there someone who can come in and help you and/or bring you meals?  

 

Below is my recipe for Chicken Parmigiana cooked in the air fryer.  For the sauce, I either use one similar to the one @0106 Tina found, or leftover spaghetti sauce if there is not enough for another meal of spaghetti.  I also use a oil mister or sprayer to spray the oil on the chicken, and it only needs a thin coat of oil..  If possible, I use thin sliced chicken breasts, which our grocery usually carries.  Also, you don't need to put a lot of flour on the chicken.  If I don't have fresh basil, I will sprinkle dried basil on the sauce before adding the cheese.

 

CHICKEN PARMESAN

 

2-4 c bread crumbs                                             ¼ c chopped basil

grated Parmesan cheese                                    2 T flour

olive oil                                                                  ½ c tomato puree

mozzarella                                                             chicken breasts

salt and pepper                                                    2 eggs

 

Place chicken breasts between two sheets of heavy plastic (resealable freezer bags work) on a solid, level surface.  Firmly pound chicken to a thickness of ½ inch.  Or with the knife blade parallel to the cutting board, slice the breasts in half horizontally.  Season chicken thoroughly with salt and pepper.

 

Beat eggs in a shallow bowl and set aside.  Mix bread crumbs and ½ cup Parmesan cheese in a separate bowl and set aside.

 

Place flour in a sifter or strainer, sprinkle over chicken breasts, evenly coating both sides.

 

Dip flour coated chicken breasts in beaten eggs, then place in breadcrumb mixture, pressing the crumbs into both sides. 

 

Place chicken on a crisper tray sprayed with nonstick cooking spray.  Spray the tops of the chicken with oil. Set the temperature to 350^oF and the time to 8 minutes.  When finished, turn chicken over, and spray with oil, then top with sauce, basil and cheese.  Return to air fryer and, set the temperature to 350^oF and the time to 7 minutes. Cook until the cheese is browned and bubbly and the chicken breasts are no longer pink in the center, approximately 15 minutes, depending on the thickness of the chicken.  The internal temperature should be at least 165^oF.

 

Lenda

[marshhawk]

@smitty34877 I am so sorry you are all ill.  I marked your comment "like" , but that is because there isn't a hug emoji.🤗

[puppycanducruise]

@Paw13 Welcome to the Daily Pauline.  

 

@smitty34877 Hope you all feel better soon.

[lazey1]

@marshhawkThank you for posting the song make me a channel of your peace. It is beautiful and I can't belive that I had not heard it before. Thank you also for complaining about the deletion of Father David, for letting us know why Father David was deleted and for being instrumental in his being backi on board.

 

@smitty34877Your family has been through so much and now this. I am sorry that all I can do to help is assure you that both of your houses are in my prayers.

 

@Paw13Welcome to the daily. I have admired your elegance in the photos that Grahm has posted.

 

Jane

[dfish]

Home again, home again!   As much as I enjoyed the two weeks on the ms. Rotterdam in Norway, home feels really good right now.   Yesterday's travels were really tiring.  By the time we hit the airport hotel last night, we had been up for 24 hours.  

 

@Paw13Welcome, Pauline, to the Daily.   It is so nice to hear from you in person.   Graham has sung your praises for quite some time, so we do feel we know you.

@kazuShadow is coming along all due to your gentle persistence.   

 

6 hours ago, grapau27 said:

Make me a channel of your peace is a favourite hymn of ours 

 

That is my favorite as well.   I love the sentiment.

 

4 hours ago, Cruising-along said:

 

 

 

This looks like it could be in a magazine.  Beautiful photo!

 

46 minutes ago, smitty34877 said:

Good afternoon. Sorry to be so late.The general feeling in our two houses here is that we feel as if we were hit by a truck.I am not capable of much activity  and neither is anyone else. Hopefully things will improve  soon.We appreciate  all the good wishes,thank  you to all.

@Paw13, Pauline,welcome to the lovely group.

@JazzyV,  Vanessa, hopefully you will feel more relief with your knee in a few days.Sometimes I would feel changes for about a week  after injection. 

I love the recipes today but I think I will have cereal later.

Terry

 

Terry, I sure hope someone is delivering meals and helping you.  After all the caregiving you've done, you deserve some yourself.  

 

@JazzyV The effectiveness of the steroid shots does wear off after time.  I went from the steroids to the hyaluronic acid to knee replacement.  

 

@ottahand7I really enjoy your photos.  You make the UP look so good!  Of course, it is a beautiful place.

 

@0106 Tina, the meal looks wonderful!   I'm not sure what is for dinner.  Probably whatever I can get delivered, but those recipes are a keeper.   I love, love, love eggplant parmesan.   My grandmother made the best and I could have eaten it all.  

Edited August 1, 2022 by dfish

[puppycanducruise]

@dfishWelcome home!

[rafinmd]

@dfish any word on Sue's bag?

 

Roy

[Cruzin Terri]

@dfish Debbie, welcome home.  Any update on the missing luggage.  I am praying as hard as I can. St. Anthony is working overtime.

Terri

[Vict0riann]

Hello, Dailyites, I had no idea what was going on over Father David’s little sermons!  Happy to hear it has been settled.  On the ship I can’t always see what has been posted(mainly photos, videos, etc., ) but I blame the ship’s internet.  Welcome, Pauline, @Paw13 , we do all feel we know you, as our fashion guru!  
 

Happy Birthday to Shadow, @kazu, the first of many healthy and happy ones with you, I hope.  And @smitty34877, I’m so sorry you are all feeling so ill.  Hope you get over it quickly.

 

our last port today has been Halifax, the warmest we have been so far on this cruise.  Tomorrow is a sea day, and the the end comes in Boston.  Did a lot of walking today, I’ll be sore tomorrow…