The Fleet Report and Daily for Wednesday September 7th, 2022

[Cruise Suzy]

4 minutes ago, cunnorl said:

I just received the tests and they are expired! 

@cunnorl The tests are normally good past the printed date. On the last USPS batch we got, it is 9 months from the manufactured date. There are several Websites that give you the adjusted expiration date - Google for your brand. When they were first available "no one" knew how long they were good for.

[Quartzsite Cruiser]

I thought that with all that is going on with the heat, fires, etc., we could use some smiles and maybe even some laughs.  I fund thins just going though my FB news feed.  They are better that a lot that was posted as serious posts.  

 

This is for all the retired teaches on the Daily.

 

This is either for would be drummers or the parents of would be drummers.

 

Naturally, I thought of all our cat lovers when I saw this.

 

I guess this answers the question.  It made be thing of National Lampoons "Vacation".

 

If any of our knitters or those who crochet run out of projects, they might consider this.

 

For all the Rolling Stones fana.

 

No explanation needed.

 

For those who are left a BHB in a port in Scotland for a day of touring.

[RedneckBob]

2 hours ago, aliaschief said:

Bob, First of all Hal has been getting pretty repetitive to us. How many times can you watch the same dance act, snakes chasing lizards, same menus etc. We gave Azamara a try and loved the small ship atmosphere of only 600+ guest. Very talented cruise and assistant CD’s who have show business backgrounds, talented band with brass, pianist/ singer, Filipino band all bring back memories of when we started with Hal.

Small ships can sail where larger ships can’t, overnights and late sailings. BBQ’s around the pool (Weber Charcoal Grills), large Sunday Brunch and the list goes on.

 

Smaller cabins and balconies then Hal but we love the boutique atmosphere of the ships. Return from an excursion and HD , CD are handing you a bubbly, sax player playing at ramp. Officers and Captain are very interactive with guest. Our first night aboard the Captain came up and introduced himself and sat down and talked with us.

We enjoyed our first cruise on the Quest last March and now we are booked on three more cruises plus their 2024 155 day World Cruise.

If I could make a suggestion; go on You Tube and take some tours of their ships, watch a White Night Party on deck or an Azamazing Evening. 
 

Bottom line is sometimes change is needed to bring back that excitement of when we first started cruising. Azamara succeeded.

 

Bruce

 

Great information and agree with your observations of HAL and the way we were. We have been sailing on Celebrity new ships and are very impressed. We sail on the N. Statendam in December and it maybe our last cruise with HAL.

[Cruising-along]

14 minutes ago, cunnorl said:

 I know that at least here, they only way there is no charge for testing is if you have symptoms. Travel testing is no longer free and at some places like CVS and Walgreens it is quite costly. I have been doing a lot of research because of an upcoming trip that requires testing. I finally decided I would order the "free" government tests and an online proctoring service. I just received the tests and they are expired!  So I am back to the drawing board. It is very frustrating! 

    The new booster is supposed to be more effective against the latest variants.

We are scheduled for Friday to receive ours.

Interesting how different parts of the country are doing it.  I haven't heard that our clinic has started charging for travel testing, but I'll check to be sure.  

Yes, definitely getting the latest booster because of this variant -- I'm guessing it won't matter which one we get, Moderna or Pfizer.  Maybe I'll ask our SIL PA -- 

[rafinmd]

50 minutes ago, cunnorl said:

 I know that at least here, they only way there is no charge for testing is if you have symptoms. Travel testing is no longer free and at some places like CVS and Walgreens it is quite costly. I have been doing a lot of research because of an upcoming trip that requires testing. I finally decided I would order the "free" government tests and an online proctoring service. I just received the tests and they are expired!  So I am back to the drawing board. It is very frustrating! 

    The new booster is supposed to be more effective against the latest variants.

We are scheduled for Friday to receive ours.

Check the lot number on the test.  Most of the expiration dates on the boxes are based on what is known about the test stability when produced and as data emerges the expiration date is extended, I think mostly now by 6 months.

 

Roy

[Sharon in AZ]

Good afternoon from the mountains near our home. Lovely day today, it’s usually 20 degrees cooler here than Tucson. Today’s high is supposed to be 79 degrees.  A view from the back deck. I was trying to take pictures of the birds in the trees but you can’t see them in the pictures. I’ll have Craig take some because his iPhone camera is better than mine. 
 

 

We did some more cleaning this morning. Craig has been helping me with dishwashing because I’ve had a bad rash and it’s also on my palms and hands. It’s been wonderful telling him what to wash and clean. 😉

 

I like salami more than pepperoni. Today’s meal suggestion sounds good but I probably won’t ever make it. Thank you Debbie @dfish for all the info. Per Alton Brown for those who have problems with the gassy properties of cauliflower and beans, eating more and getting your digestive system used to them really helps. 

 

Today we are having steak, twice baked potatoes and corn on the cob for lunch and mussels for dinner. However the cable worker is on his way and we may end up eating really late again. But I’ll be happy to have TV. 
 

We will be in Port Canaveral on October 21st and have the Space Center excursion booked, I think most of the Daily group has booked it too. I don’t usually like to book such a long excursion the day before disembarkation but we decided it would be worth it this time.  We’ve been there once before in 1999 taking a Disney ship and remember all the things and pictures that Sandi @StLouisCruisers posted. 
 

Graham @grapau27, your food pictures look wonderful!  I hope you enjoy!

Have a great day everyone!

 

 

[NextOne]

2 hours ago, cunnorl said:

 I know that at least here, they only way there is no charge for testing is if you have symptoms. Travel testing is no longer free and at some places like CVS and Walgreens it is quite costly. I have been doing a lot of research because of an upcoming trip that requires testing. I finally decided I would order the "free" government tests and an online proctoring service. I just received the tests and they are expired!  So I am back to the drawing board. It is very frustrating! 

    The new booster is supposed to be more effective against the latest variants.

We are scheduled for Friday to receive ours.

The test kits that our library hands out are also expired, but they have a sign on the table that the CDC has extended the expiration dates by 6 months. Even so, I'm not sure an online testing company would allow one with an expired date.....  Guess I'll have to buy some. Sigh!

[St Pete Cruiser]

7 hours ago, aliaschief said:

Good morning everyone! I have sailed into Port Canaveral on a reposition cruise from Montreal to Port Everglades. We have done that repositioning cruise about five times and I’m struggling to remember what ship it was but leaning toward Maasdam.

We are going on a lunch date and checking out a local Thai restaurant that is new and we haven’t been to. The restaurant has been getting some good reviews.

First, I’ll get a walk in then have to do some weed pulling and later some banking. Banking will be last after showering as the high today will be 89 F and humidity is 92%!🥵

 

Have a great day, enjoy the moment and enjoy the Daily. Thanks to all.

 

Bruce

 

 

The Nieuw Statendam is using Port Canaveral next month as a port call before returning to Ft Lauderdale.  I would have rather had Charleston or Savanah but will look forward to PC.  Anybody know why Holland America likes to stop there southbound from Canada/New England?  I've done Charleston twice, on the Maasdam, northbound in the spring, which was really nice.

 

[Sea Viewer]

7 minutes ago, St Pete Cruiser said:

The Nieuw Statendam is using Port Canaveral next month as a port call before returning to Ft Lauderdale.  I would have rather had Charleston or Savanah but will look forward to PC.  Anybody know why Holland America likes to stop there southbound from Canada/New England?  I've done Charleston twice, on the Maasdam, northbound in the spring, which was really nice.

 

 

The last time I  took the relocation cruise, a percentage of cruisers actually disembarked in PE to return home. There is a large over 55 community, The Villages, just north of Orlando and there was a large group of cruisers from there on the ship  

Edited September 7, 2022 by Sea Viewer

[JazzyV]

Good afternoon. Thanks for the Fleet Report/Daily.

I like good salami, but don't eat it often. A salute to the mail carriers. I do like beer, although I don't drink it that often. A wonderful bible quote, often said at weddings.

The meal is interesting. Pass on the drink and wine.

I think I sailed from Port Canaveral on a 2007 Disney Cruise which followed a stay at Disney World. I'd like to visit the Space Center.

 

It's cooler and humid here today. I had to go back and read yesterday's Daily as well as today's. I spent a good part of yesterday with continued deep cleaning of my bedroom. Then BFF wanted to go out to eat, then come back here to watch the Lord of the Rings prime video episodes. Again I felt unwell after eating out. I had something fried, and wonder if it's my gallbladder, although no pain. The meal just goes right through me (trying to be delicate, lol). At least we ate outside on their patio. I spent this AM moving the mattress and box spring so that I could vacuum under the bed. I have a wool aubusson rug, and there was enough wool shedding vacuumed up to make a small cat! New bed comes tomorrow.

 

@StLouisCruisers Happy Anniversary a day late!

@grapau27 All your food looks wonderful. Sadie looks very cute, especially after the grooming.

@1ANGELCAT I can't believe how long it's taking to get things moving regarding your hand treatment.

@dfish I hear no clutter is the way to go when selling your house. I'm glad you are almost done painting.

@Quartzsite Cruiser Cute memes.

 

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

Stay safe everyone.

Edited September 7, 2022 by JazzyV

[57redbird]

15 minutes ago, JazzyV said:

 Again I felt unwell after eating out. I had something fried, and wonder if it's my gallbladder, although no pain. The meal just goes right through me (trying to be delicate, lol). 

I've developed the same problem -- seems like if I have foods fried in either soybean or canola oil it happens.  I've had my gallbladder removed so I know, in my case, that's not the issue.

[bennybear]

thankful to hear they just arrested the Saskatchewan perpetrator!  
 

good day!  Love the quote, also read at our wedding and dinner looks great!  

interesting discussion of new boosters, my understanding is that the Moderna is bivalent combining the original Covid with the first omicrom  BA1 variant.  It has been approved in Canada  and up next will be the Pfizer shot for Omicron BA 4 and BA 5 which is the current surging variant. So not sure which we will be offered next.     

1 hour ago, JazzyV said:

Good afternoon. Thanks for the Fleet Report/Daily.

I like good salami, but don't eat it often. A salute to the mail carriers. I do like beer, although I don't drink it that often. A wonderful bible quote, often said at weddings.

The meal is interesting. Pass on the drink and wine.

I think I sailed from Port Canaveral on a 2007 Disney Cruise which followed a stay at Disney World. I'd like to visit the Space Center.

 

It's cooler and humid here today. I had to go back and read yesterday's Daily as well as today's. I spent a good part of yesterday with continued deep cleaning of my bedroom. Then BFF wanted to go out to eat, then come back here to watch the Lord of the Rings prime video episodes. Again I felt unwell after eating out. I had something fried, and wonder if it's my gallbladder, although no pain. The meal just goes right through me (trying to be delicate, lol). At least we ate outside on their patio. I spent this AM moving the mattress and box spring so that I could vacuum under the bed. I have a wool aubusson rug, and there was enough wool shedding vacuumed up to make a small cat! New bed comes tomorrow.

 

@StLouisCruisers Happy Anniversary a day late!

@grapau27 All your food looks wonderful. Sadie looks very cute, especially after the grooming.

@1ANGELCAT I can't believe how long it's taking to get things moving regarding your hand treatment.

@dfish I hear no clutter is the way to go when selling your house. I'm glad you are almost done painting.

@Quartzsite Cruiser Cute memes.

 

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

Stay safe everyone.

Good luck on the new bed!  I’m thankful Roomba fits under our bed, lol! 
the smoke makes for interesting photos 

Edited September 7, 2022 by bennybear

[4966and556]

Suspect in been arrested in Saskatchewan stabbing murders!!  

[Cruising-along]

1 hour ago, bennybear said:

interesting discussion of new boosters, my understanding is that the Moderna is bivalent combining the original Covid with the first omicrom  BA1 variant.  It has been approved in Canada  and up next will be the Pfizer shot for Omicron BA 4 and BA 5 which is the current surging variant. So not sure which we will be offered next.  

Thank you, this is what I'm trying to find out.  Wouldn't it make sense to wait for the one that protects against the current surging variant?  Why would someone choose the Moderna, am I missing something?  

[JazzyV]

1 hour ago, bennybear said:

interesting discussion of new boosters, my understanding is that the Moderna is bivalent combining the original Covid with the first omicrom  BA1 variant.  It has been approved in Canada  and up next will be the Pfizer shot for Omicron BA 4 and BA 5 which is the current surging variant. So not sure which we will be offered next.     

 

 

https://www.pbs.org/newshour/health/updated-covid-19-booster-shots-are-now-available-heres-what-you-need-to-know Per this pbs report, the initial bivalent vaccines were targeted against the original virus and BA1. They were rejected by the FDA, who asked them to target BA4 and BA5. It's my understanding that both vaccines do target the new variants.

[Cruising-along]

21 minutes ago, JazzyV said:

 

https://www.pbs.org/newshour/health/updated-covid-19-booster-shots-are-now-available-heres-what-you-need-to-know Per this pbs report, the initial bivalent vaccines were targeted against the original virus and BA1. They were rejected by the FDA, who asked them to target BA4 and BA5. It's my understanding that both vaccines do target the new variants.

Thank you Vanessa.  This is what my SIL, a PA, just told me too.  Makes sense.

[StLouisCruisers]

3 hours ago, JazzyV said:

Good afternoon. Thanks for the Fleet Report/Daily.

I like good salami, but don't eat it often. A salute to the mail carriers. I do like beer, although I don't drink it that often. A wonderful bible quote, often said at weddings.

The meal is interesting. Pass on the drink and wine.

I think I sailed from Port Canaveral on a 2007 Disney Cruise which followed a stay at Disney World. I'd like to visit the Space Center.

 

It's cooler and humid here today. I had to go back and read yesterday's Daily as well as today's. I spent a good part of yesterday with continued deep cleaning of my bedroom. Then BFF wanted to go out to eat, then come back here to watch the Lord of the Rings prime video episodes. Again I felt unwell after eating out. I had something fried, and wonder if it's my gallbladder, although no pain. The meal just goes right through me (trying to be delicate, lol). At least we ate outside on their patio. I spent this AM moving the mattress and box spring so that I could vacuum under the bed. I have a wool aubusson rug, and there was enough wool shedding vacuumed up to make a small cat! New bed comes tomorrow.

 

@StLouisCruisers Happy Anniversary a day late!

@grapau27 All your food looks wonderful. Sadie looks very cute, especially after the grooming.

@1ANGELCAT I can't believe how long it's taking to get things moving regarding your hand treatment.

@dfish I hear no clutter is the way to go when selling your house. I'm glad you are almost done painting.

@Quartzsite Cruiser Cute memes.

 

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

Stay safe everyone.

Thanks Vanessa for the anniversary wishes.  And yes, the little minx as I like to call her, is cute as a button.  Hope she's learning something tonight in her puppy kindergarten class!  LOL!

 

 

 

2 hours ago, bennybear said:

thankful to hear they just arrested the Saskatchewan perpetrator!  
 

good day!  Love the quote, also read at our wedding and dinner looks great!  

interesting discussion of new boosters, my understanding is that the Moderna is bivalent combining the original Covid with the first omicrom  BA1 variant.  It has been approved in Canada  and up next will be the Pfizer shot for Omicron BA 4 and BA 5 which is the current surging variant. So not sure which we will be offered next.     

Good luck on the new bed!  I’m thankful Roomba fits under our bed, lol! 
the smoke makes for interesting photos 

 

1 hour ago, 4966and556 said:

Suspect in been arrested in Saskatchewan stabbing murders!!  

Excellent news!  Thank you @bennybearand @4966and556!!

 

 

57 minutes ago, JazzyV said:

 

https://www.pbs.org/newshour/health/updated-covid-19-booster-shots-are-now-available-heres-what-you-need-to-know Per this pbs report, the initial bivalent vaccines were targeted against the original virus and BA1. They were rejected by the FDA, who asked them to target BA4 and BA5. It's my understanding that both vaccines do target the new variants.

 

Appreciate the report on the new booster shots.

[Quartzsite Cruiser]

Good evening.  We enjoyed our belated anniversary dinner.  The restaurant had more people at 2:40 than normal, but there was still enough room so it wasn't crowded.

 

2 hours ago, bennybear said:

thankful to hear they just arrested the Saskatchewan perpetrator!  
 

good day!  Love the quote, also read at our wedding and dinner looks great!  

interesting discussion of new boosters, my understanding is that the Moderna is bivalent combining the original Covid with the first omicrom  BA1 variant.  It has been approved in Canada  and up next will be the Pfizer shot for Omicron BA 4 and BA 5 which is the current surging variant. So not sure which we will be offered next.     

Good luck on the new bed!  I’m thankful Roomba fits under our bed, lol! 
the smoke makes for interesting photos 

 

Gerry, thanks for the update about the capture of the second suspect. It finally made our news a little while ago.  I know everyone is relieved.  The effects of the smoke in the pictures makes for some very interesting photos.

 

1 hour ago, JazzyV said:

 

https://www.pbs.org/newshour/health/updated-covid-19-booster-shots-are-now-available-heres-what-you-need-to-know Per this pbs report, the initial bivalent vaccines were targeted against the original virus and BA1. They were rejected by the FDA, who asked them to target BA4 and BA5. It's my understanding that both vaccines do target the new variants.

 

Vanessa, thanks for the information on the new boosters.  It is good to know when deciding on which booster to get.

 

Lenda

[summer slope]

My appointment for the new booster is tomorrow at 2. 

[Cruzin Terri]

Good evening.  Just checking in. 

it has been a busy day.  i spent the major part of the day packing up the things in the curio cabinet and some knickknacks on the bookcase.

The service people were doing the heavier work.  I chose to do the delicate items.

Yesterday there were huge fans and dehumidifiers all over the house.  It makes the place as hot as hell.  All the carpets that were affected were pulled up.  That left a lot of dust.

I tried to get in touch with the claims rep but never got a response.  Not happy about that.

Finally got in touch with a contractor, who will come buy on Sept. 14 to take a look at the job and give us an estimate.  Contractors are not easy to find.  This one seems good.

The others never returned my calls.

Going to bed soon.  Only got 2 hours of sleep last night.

Can’t wait to sleep in my own bed again.

Until tomorrow.

God bless,

Terri

[Sharon in AZ]

I just finished reading Sunday’s Daily and wanted to thank everyone for the special Birthday wishes for my Mom’s 93rd. Thanks to Roy @rafinmd for having her on the Celebration List. Thanks to Carolyn @Cruising-along, Lenda @Quartzsite Cruiser, Vanessa @JazzyV, Jacqui @kazu, Graham @grapau27, Gerry @ger_77, Sandi @StLouisCruisers, and Jim @irishjim for the special shout-outs. I won’t see her until next week but I’ll make sure to tell her that my CC friends all sent wishes. 
 

Edited to add— I hope I didn’t miss anyone!

 

 

Edited September 8, 2022 by Sharon in AZ

[Sharon in AZ]

31 minutes ago, Cruzin Terri said:

Good evening.  Just checking in. 

it has been a busy day.  i spent the major part of the day packing up the things in the curio cabinet and some knickknacks on the bookcase.

The service people were doing the heavier work.  I chose to do the delicate items.

Yesterday there were huge fans and dehumidifiers all over the house.  It makes the place as hot as hell.  All the carpets that were affected were pulled up.  That left a lot of dust.

I tried to get in touch with the claims rep but never got a response.  Not happy about that.

Finally got in touch with a contractor, who will come buy on Sept. 14 to take a look at the job and give us an estimate.  Contractors are not easy to find.  This one seems good.

The others never returned my calls.

Going to bed soon.  Only got 2 hours of sleep last night.

Can’t wait to sleep in my own bed again.

Until tomorrow.

God bless,

Terri

Terri, this is just awful!  What a mess!  Prayers that clean up happens quickly and smoothly. I wonder if there’s a way that you could move your bed to an untouched area to sleep on? I would definitely miss my bed too. I hope you have a good nights sleep tonight. 

[Red Haired Lady]

8 hours ago, cunnorl said:

 I know that at least here, they only way there is no charge for testing is if you have symptoms. Travel testing is no longer free and at some places like CVS and Walgreens it is quite costly. I have been doing a lot of research because of an upcoming trip that requires testing. I finally decided I would order the "free" government tests and an online proctoring service. I just received the tests and they are expired!  So I am back to the drawing board. It is very frustrating! 

    The new booster is supposed to be more effective against the latest variants.

We are scheduled for Friday to receive ours.

Here is the link to the FDA information for revised expiration dates.  Scroll down to the brand of test kit you have.  Click on the area to the right that says "see link for list of updated expiration dates." Then you can see the lot number and printed exp date plus the new exp date. Hope this helps. I am going to Australia and in following the Australia boards apparently you can just use one of these yourself (not proctored) and that is permissable. Honor system.  Seems strange to me after all of the hoops I have had to jump through this past year to get tests. But the new HAL health protocols for Australia do say "medically observed OR self-administered antigen test."

 

 https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/coronavirus-covid-19-and-medical-devices/home-otc-covid-19-diagnostic-tests#list

 

Edited September 8, 2022 by Red Haired Lady

[Cruzin Terri]

1 hour ago, Sharon in AZ said:

Terri, this is just awful!  What a mess!  Prayers that clean up happens quickly and smoothly. I wonder if there’s a way that you could move your bed to an untouched area to sleep on? I would definitely miss my bed too. I hope you have a good nights sleep tonight. 

There is nowhere to move our bed.  The cleanup will take quite a while.  I just cannot believe this whole thing.

 

[durangoscots]

1 minute ago, Cruzin Terri said:

There is nowhere to move our bed.  The cleanup will take quite a while.  I just cannot believe this whole thing.

 

It sounds awful for you. Hope everyone can get on it quickly so it does not drag on. What a terrible mess.

 

Susan