The Fleet Report and Daily for Thursday February 23rd, 2023

[StLouisCruisers]

Today is International Dog Biscuit Appreciation Day, Tennis Day, and Digital Learning Day
 

Never have more children than you have car windows. - Erma Bombeck

Meal Suggestion for today - Easy 20 Minute One Pot Lentils
Drink of the Day - Voodoo Hurricane
Wine of the Day - Pine Ridge Chardonnay, Napa Valley, California
Destination of the Day - Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
 

Eurodam

Dry Dock Bahamas Bahamas until 3/3
 

Koningsdam

At Sea Destination Kailua-Kona, Hawaii Island eta 2-24
 

Nieuw Amsterdam

St Thomas Island USVI, Charlotte Amalie, US Virgin Islands 07:00 - 15:00
 

Nieuw Statendam

At Sea Destination Key West, Florida eta 2-24
 

Oosterdam

At Sea Destination Valparaiso-Santiago, Chile eta 2-24
 

Rotterdam

At Sea Destination Fort Lauderdale, Port Everglades, Florida eta 2-25
 

Volendam

Recife, Brazil 08:00 - 23:00
 

Zaandam

Huatulco, La Crucecita, Mexico Riviera 08:00 - 14:00

Eastern Hemisphere
 

Noordam

At Sea Destination Auckland, New Zealand eta 2-25 ? Tauranga ?
 

Westerdam

Semarang, Java Indonesia 08:00 - 17:00
 

Zuiderdam

At Sea Destination Port Louis, Mauritius Island eta 3-02

 

 

 

Sandi for Roy and Rich

[portofrome]

Thank you for the Fleet Report.

[richwmn]

@StLouisCruisers-- Sandi, AIS on Cruisemapper shows Nordam as heading to Auckland. Remember that the ships listed in the Eastern Hemisphere (Noordam, Westerdam, & Zuiderdam) are a day ahead. We are currently at 6:10pm on Thursday.

 

[StLouisCruisers]

Good morning friends!  It's a warm 66 this morning and will reach 78 this afternoon.  We are expecting clouds all day with a slight chance of rain later on.  Thanks to Rich for creating the content of today's Daily.  I know it can't have been easy.  I was notified last night by @erewhonthat Noordam was moored in Tauranga so I looked at both cruisemapper.com and marinetraffic.com this morning to see what they said.  When I copied the maps Noordam was moored in Tauranga and just a few minutes ago I see they are just beginning to leave there and I suppose headed to Auckland.  It is evening there.  

 

It is International Dog Biscuit Day and I'm sure most dogs do appreciate them.  Perhaps the owners as well.  Tennis day is a good day to celebrate because I know many are avid tennis players.  Not me.  Digital learning sounds interesting.  We can always learn something new there.  Not sure the lentils would be my first choice for dinner today but I bet Debbie @dfishcan make them look and sound interesting.  No thanks to the wine or drink today.  Chardonnay isn't my favorite white wine.  And I love the quote from the witty Erma Bombeck.

 

Prayers for all on the Care list.  Many Dailyites could use our prayers, especially Roy, Jacqui, and Tana.  Hoping CC member Kathi @Scrapnanais doing well with her cancer treatments.  Cheers for all on the Celebration list.  Happy days for all involved!  Enjoy those cruises everyone.  For me, I got a little more sleep last night, but am very tired this morning so I wonder if another nap is in my forecast.  Instead I should head to the gym and start working on strengthening my legs.  I am having problems with both knees now and it's gotten so I can't get up from a crouching position alone.  I've never had that happen before.  I have an appointment with my doctor March 6.

 

I hope those in the path of the winter storm are doing okay.  My weather app says Ann Arbor got 12 inches since yesterday.  I hope Midland didn't get that much!

 

Hobart, Tasmania, Australia is a wonderful port of call.  Rich posted this port one time a little over a year ago so it's time to revisit it.  Here is the link to his post on January 11, 2022.

 

 

We enjoyed visiting Hobart twice in 2013 on Diamond Princess and twice in 2017 on Sun Princess. 

I'll show a couple different things we did in Hobart.  One time a fellow CC friend rented a car and invited us along to visit the Tahune Airwalk, where you get an aerial view of the forest.  They have metal walkways high in the tree canopy and Tasmania has some of the tallest trees in the world.  

 

 

 

When on the ground you sometimes faced obstacles but they had found a way to let us pass.

 

 

 

After the forest walk we ate lunch at a small restaurant, and drove back to Hobart.

 

The second time in Hobart on this Diamond Princess cruise in 2013, we got off the ship and walked through the town.  It's quite nice and easily walkable.  

 

In 2017 on Sun Princess we visited two times.  The first time we made a beeline for the Hobart Botanical Park.  The second time we walked the town again.  You can always find new things to see if you just turn in the opposite direction!

 

Across from the harbor is City Hall, a beautiful building IMO.

 

Along the path we took to the Garden, we passed Government House, home of the Governor of Tasmania.

 

The Botanical Gardens abutted the Government House property which must have been nice to see the gardens while strolling the grounds. 

 

Here are the gates to the Botanical park.

 

They handed you a map thank goodness.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Love these!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Goodness, there was so much to see.  I'd love to go back, and highly recommend visiting here.

 

This was in the sub-Antarctica plant house.

 

 

There was a Japanese Garden too.

 

Well, I have to stop now.  I could be here all day doing this.  Hope you enjoyed the photos of time spent in Hobart.

 

[StLouisCruisers]

17 minutes ago, richwmn said:

@StLouisCruisers-- Sandi, AIS on Cruisemapper shows Nordam as heading to Auckland. Remember that the ships listed in the Eastern Hemisphere (Noordam, Westerdam, & Zuiderdam) are a day ahead. We are currently at 6:10pm on Thursday.

 

 

Thanks for the information on Noordam, Rich.  As I just mentioned in my second post, at 5 am eastern time marinetraffic.com showed it moored and not moving in Tauranga, but 15 minutes later it had begun to depart for Auckland.  As you said the time there is evening so I hope all onboard had a wonderful time in Tauranga and a smooth sail to Auckland tonight.  

[grapau27]

4 minutes ago, StLouisCruisers said:

Good morning friends!  It's a warm 66 this morning and will reach 78 this afternoon.  We are expecting clouds all day with a slight chance of rain later on.  Thanks to Rich for creating the content of today's Daily.  I know it can't have been easy.  I was notified last night by @erewhonthat Noordam was moored in Tauranga so I looked at both cruisemapper.com and marinetraffic.com this morning to see what they said.  When I copied the maps Noordam was moored in Tauranga and just a few minutes ago I see they are just beginning to leave there and I suppose headed to Auckland.  It is evening there.  

 

It is International Dog Biscuit Day and I'm sure most dogs do appreciate them.  Perhaps the owners as well.  Tennis day is a good day to celebrate because I know many are avid tennis players.  Not me.  Digital learning sounds interesting.  We can always learn something new there.  Not sure the lentils would be my first choice for dinner today but I bet Debbie @dfishcan make them look and sound interesting.  No thanks to the wine or drink today.  Chardonnay isn't my favorite white wine.  And I love the quote from the witty Erma Bombeck.

 

Prayers for all on the Care list.  Many Dailyites could use our prayers, especially Roy, Jacqui, and Tana.  Hoping CC member Kathi @Scrapnanais doing well with her cancer treatments.  Cheers for all on the Celebration list.  Happy days for all involved!  Enjoy those cruises everyone.  For me, I got a little more sleep last night, but am very tired this morning so I wonder if another nap is in my forecast.  Instead I should head to the gym and start working on strengthening my legs.  I am having problems with both knees now and it's gotten so I can't get up from a crouching position alone.  I've never had that happen before.  I have an appointment with my doctor March 6.

 

I hope those in the path of the winter storm are doing okay.  My weather app says Ann Arbor got 12 inches since yesterday.  I hope Midland didn't get that much!

 

Hobart, Tasmania, Australia is a wonderful port of call.  Rich posted this port one time a little over a year ago so it's time to revisit it.  Here is the link to his post on January 11, 2022.

 

 

We enjoyed visiting Hobart twice in 2013 on Diamond Princess and twice in 2017 on Sun Princess. 

I'll show a couple different things we did in Hobart.  One time a fellow CC friend rented a car and invited us along to visit the Tahune Airwalk, where you get an aerial view of the forest.  They have metal walkways high in the tree canopy and Tasmania has some of the tallest trees in the world.  

 

 

 

When on the ground you sometimes faced obstacles but they had found a way to let us pass.

 

 

 

After the forest walk we ate lunch at a small restaurant, and drove back to Hobart.

 

The second time in Hobart on this Diamond Princess cruise in 2013, we got off the ship and walked through the town.  It's quite nice and easily walkable.  

 

In 2017 on Sun Princess we visited two times.  The first time we made a beeline for the Hobart Botanical Park.  The second time we walked the town again.  You can always find new things to see if you just turn in the opposite direction!

 

Across from the harbor is City Hall, a beautiful building IMO.

 

Along the path we took to the Garden, we passed Government House, home of the Governor of Tasmania.

 

The Botanical Gardens abutted the Government House property which must have been nice to see the gardens while strolling the grounds. 

 

Here are the gates to the Botanical park.

 

They handed you a map thank goodness.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Love these!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Goodness, there was so much to see.  I'd love to go back, and highly recommend visiting here.

 

This was in the sub-Antarctica plant house.

 

 

There was a Japanese Garden too.

 

Well, I have to stop now.  I could be here all day doing this.  Hope you enjoyed the photos of time spent in Hobart.

 

Fantastic photos Sandi.

[grapau27]

Good morning.

It is 10.40am sunny and 46°F here in North East England.

Thank you so much Sandi for taking the helms of all the daily reports.

Digital learning is the norm these days.

I haven't played tennis for many years.

Not sure about today's food but the Chardonnay will be nice.

I hope to hear better news on our care list today🙏🤞

I hope everyone has a wonderful day.

Graham.

 

 

 

Edited February 23, 2023 by grapau27

[RedneckBob]

Thanks for the Fleet update and general info.

StLouisCruisers; do you ever sleep, I don’t.

 

Now for RNB stupid reactions to things of the day.

 

Drink of the day, Voodoo Hurricane. After consuming several of these drinks there is a spell put on me!

Destination of the Day: Hobart, Tasmania. Was there in 2003 and had a Devil of a time!

Tennis Day: just another racket!

Quote of the Day: Anyone notice that the average car has six windows unless you’re driving an old VW Bus that has twelve windows. So what is the limit of number of kids?

Dog biscuit day: I guess your dog appreciate it but I prefer to eat a homemade biscuit.

I think that covers everything!

Edited February 23, 2023 by RedneckBob

[JazzyV]

Today’s care list:

Roy recovering from pneumonia; more tests

RIP 2/22/23 My BFF’s Uncle 

Those in the path of snowstorms and ice

All our sleep deprived Dailyites

Earthquakes in Turkey, Syria and Sicily

New Zealand affected by cyclone/flooding, with deaths/missing people

Citizens of Ukraine

From the rotation:

Jacqui recovering from elbow surgery 

Marshhawk’s having to make a hard decision about Neko 

Scrapnana undergoing chemotherapy

Former President Jimmy Carter in home hospice care

RMLincoln’s DH’s sensitivity to glaucoma meds

 

Celebrations and Shout outs:

Bon Voyage Lady Hudson!

Kochleffel feeling better

StLouisCruiser’s numbness improved

Luvteaching’s DH’s continued slow improvement

 

2 days for RMLincoln family cruise (Rotterdam 2/25 to 3/8)

2 days for SusieKIslandGirl (Noordam 2/25 to 3/11) 

2 days for Cruisercl (NCL Bliss 2/25 to 3/12)

2 days for Mr. Boston (Celebrity Millennium 2/25 to 3/4)

 

Lady Hudson (Enchantment of the Seas to 3/3), ottahand7 and Lindaler (Volendam to 3/18), Seasick Sailor and 57redbird (Koningsdam to 3/25), Norseh2o (Oceania Marina to 4/6), and Cat in My Lap, Gail&Marty, Richwmn and HorizonChaser1957 (Zuiderdam to 5/12) at sea

 

[puppycanducruise]

Good morning.  Thanks for the Daily and Fleet Report.

 

The storm is (mostly) over although we will get a bit more snow and maybe some freezing drizzle.  Jim and I will get the snowblower and shovels out later.  We were lucky, the power stayed on.🙂

 

Bertie Woofster knows that everyday is dog biscuit appreciation day.  I am not a tennis player.  Digital learning is very important, and I think there was a lot of it during the pandemic when schools were closed.

Love the quote.  Erma had quite a wit.

I'll pass on the meal, not sure I can handle the cocktail but I'm willing to try the wine.

I've never been to today's port.  @StLouisCruisers thanks for the wonderful pictures.  Beautiful flowers.

 

Prayers for everyone who needs them.  Cheers for all the celebrations.

Stay safe.

[smitty34877]

@JazzyV, Vanessa, Condolences  and prayers for you, your BFF and his family upon the passing of his uncle.It is so hard to be far away at a time like this.

[StLouisCruisers]

1 hour ago, RedneckBob said:

Thanks for the Fleet update and general info.

StLouisCruisers; do you ever sleep, I don’t.

 

@RedneckBobmy initial response was NO, I don't sleep ever!  But I actually do sleep, just not enough.  Sorry to hear you don't sleep at all.  😴

 

 

 

15 minutes ago, JazzyV said:

 

Today’s care list:

Roy recovering from pneumonia; more tests

RIP 2/22/23 My BFF’s Uncle 

Those in the path of snowstorms and ice

All our sleep deprived Dailyites

Earthquakes in Turkey, Syria and Sicily

New Zealand affected by cyclone/flooding, with deaths/missing people

Citizens of Ukraine

From the rotation:

Jacqui recovering from elbow surgery 

Marshhawk’s having to make a hard decision about Neko 

Scrapnana undergoing chemotherapy

Former President Jimmy Carter in home hospice care

RMLincoln’s DH’s sensitivity to glaucoma meds

 

Celebrations and Shout outs:

Bon Voyage Lady Hudson!

Kochleffel feeling better

StLouisCruiser’s numbness improved

Luvteaching’s DH’s continued slow improvement

 

2 days for RMLincoln family cruise (Rotterdam 2/25 to 3/8)

2 days for SusieKIslandGirl (Noordam 2/25 to 3/11) 

2 days for Cruisercl (NCL Bliss 2/25 to 3/12)

2 days for Mr. Boston (Celebrity Millennium 2/25 to 3/4)

 

Lady Hudson (Enchantment of the Seas to 3/3), ottahand7 and Lindaler (Volendam to 3/18), Seasick Sailor and 57redbird (Koningsdam to 3/25), Norseh2o (Oceania Marina to 4/6), and Cat in My Lap, Gail&Marty, Richwmn and HorizonChaser1957 (Zuiderdam to 5/12) at sea

 

Vanessa, so sorry to hear the sad news that BFF's dear uncle passed yesterday.  My condolences to you, your BFF and his entire family and friends.  He lived a very long life and that is a comfort to the family.  

 

You can take me off the Celebration list now for my numbness easing.  I'm very glad for that and wish it hadn't taken a full year to accomplish!   Great job keeping the lists updated so thanks from all of us.

 

 

 

 

15 minutes ago, puppycanducruise said:

Good morning.  Thanks for the Daily and Fleet Report.

 

The storm is (mostly) over although we will get a bit more snow and maybe some freezing drizzle.  Jim and I will get the snowblower and shovels out later.  We were lucky, the power stayed on.🙂

 

Bertie Woofster knows that everyday is dog biscuit appreciation day.  I am not a tennis player.  Digital learning is very important, and I think there was a lot of it during the pandemic when schools were closed.

Love the quote.  Erma had quite a wit.

I'll pass on the meal, not sure I can handle the cocktail but I'm willing to try the wine.

I've never been to today's port.  @StLouisCruisers thanks for the wonderful pictures.  Beautiful flowers.

 

Prayers for everyone who needs them.  Cheers for all the celebrations.

Stay safe.

Melanie, I agree the flowers there were gorgeous.  I think just seeing them might help the Garden Club get through the next couple of weeks (months?) of winter.  I highly recommend a walk through the botanical garden in Hobart for anyone heading that way.

[summer slope]

Voodoo Hurricane cocktail:

 

Ingredients
1 part Cruzan® 9 Spiced Rum
1 part Cruzan® 151 Rum
1 part Cruzan® Vanilla Rum
3 parts Orange Juice
3 parts Pineapple Juice
1/2 part Grenadine
1 Fruit Wedge

Instructions
Combine all ingredients, mix well. Pour over crushed ice in a tall glass. Garnish with fruit wedge.

 

[rafinmd]

Happy Thursday, or as my local TV station calls it Friday Junior.  I was supposed to visit Hobart on Crystal Serenity in 2020 but prevented by storms.  Thank you Rich, Sandi, and Vanessa, and condolences to Vanessa.

 

Last night was a mixed bag.  I was late starting on the device because I dozed off in front of the TV for 1 to 2 hours, and did not sleep well but did at least some as I had a couple of strange dreams including one in the 3-4 AM time slot.

 

Looks like a great weather day here but turning frigid again tomorrow,

 

Roy

[4966and556]

Thank you so much for the Daily Report and everyone who posts here! 

 

Went to bed hearing the east side of the house getting thrashed with sleet or ice pellets or something.  Dh and I had a wonderful fire in the fireplace while we watched tv after supper.  Woke up to lots of snow, but one part of our patio remained absolutely clear due to the wind. There is a snow drift right outside our back door.  We didn't lose power thankfully.    Lots of closures for various things today, including schools.  So glad neither one of us need to go anywhere today. Still under a freezing rain warning. I made dh a coffee so he didn't need to go to Tim Hortons.

[cat shepard]

Thank you for getting us started, Sandi!  I am toasting you and Rich, who created this amazing place, with my coffee!

 

Vanessa thank for so diligently keeping our lists, you are taking such care of us. Another glorious day here this morning. Today the pavers on my pool deck are sealed. The company had time to seal the driveway yesterday, so I am able to use it this afternoon. Just Zumba, final prep for my weekend visitors and Bindi walks will round out my day. 
 

 

 

 

 

Prayers for all who need our support. Cheers to all who are celebrating! Get well & stay well everyone!

 

**********

Pine Ridge 2017 Chardonnay, Napa Valley, California

This Chardonnay sounds interesting and I’d love a taste. Excellent consumer and critic reviews. Available from a few online distributors with prices starting at $45.97. I used the 2017 vintage info since it covered more, but more recent vintages might be easier to find. 

 

Winemaker Notes

Tension between richness and acidity. Lemon zest and bright apple aromas give lift to mango, white peach, and toast. The palate follows with lemon curd, white peach, Bartlett pear, and hints of graham cracker and nutmeg. This wine is round, silky, and viscous, showing good weight with zesty acidity that carries freshness and provides added dimension. Enjoyably broad and expansive on the palate with a long, lemony finish.

JS93 James Suckling

Lots of dried apricots and apples with peaches on the nose and palate. Full bodied, round and layered with a creamy and delicious finish. Lightly toasted oak plays well with the wine. Drink now.

W&S90 Wine & Spirits

Developing a golden color with age, this wine sustains fresh pear and lemon-balm scents over simple grapeskin flavors. It’s soft and elegant, built for lemony roast chicken

[grapau27]

47 minutes ago, JazzyV said:

 

Today’s care list:

Roy recovering from pneumonia; more tests

RIP 2/22/23 My BFF’s Uncle 

Those in the path of snowstorms and ice

All our sleep deprived Dailyites

Earthquakes in Turkey, Syria and Sicily

New Zealand affected by cyclone/flooding, with deaths/missing people

Citizens of Ukraine

From the rotation:

Jacqui recovering from elbow surgery 

Marshhawk’s having to make a hard decision about Neko 

Scrapnana undergoing chemotherapy

Former President Jimmy Carter in home hospice care

RMLincoln’s DH’s sensitivity to glaucoma meds

 

Celebrations and Shout outs:

Bon Voyage Lady Hudson!

Kochleffel feeling better

StLouisCruiser’s numbness improved

Luvteaching’s DH’s continued slow improvement

 

2 days for RMLincoln family cruise (Rotterdam 2/25 to 3/8)

2 days for SusieKIslandGirl (Noordam 2/25 to 3/11) 

2 days for Cruisercl (NCL Bliss 2/25 to 3/12)

2 days for Mr. Boston (Celebrity Millennium 2/25 to 3/4)

 

Lady Hudson (Enchantment of the Seas to 3/3), ottahand7 and Lindaler (Volendam to 3/18), Seasick Sailor and 57redbird (Koningsdam to 3/25), Norseh2o (Oceania Marina to 4/6), and Cat in My Lap, Gail&Marty, Richwmn and HorizonChaser1957 (Zuiderdam to 5/12) at sea

 

Thank you for today's lists Vanessa.

I'm so sorry to hear about the death of your BFFs uncle.

Condolences to everyone who loved him.

Graham.

 

[RMLincoln]

I slept 8 hrs last night! WhooHoo!  Was really tired, and the Benadryl helped! 

 

Annie, @marshhawk  hoping you and Neko (darn yesterday’s auto correct!) can have a more comfortable day. 😓

 

Was in Hobart on 10 days of car trip around Tasmania. Drove up Mount Wellington. Really enjoyed Tasmania, interesting history and a lot of beauty, mountains, forests, beaches, glaciers! 
 

Reports from my old community in the northern NM mountains are that the storm blew through but not as much wind damage as feared. 👍
 

Blessings to all in need of healing, comfort or hope, especially our Dailyites, those suffering from disasters in NZ, Turkey, Syria, Ukrainian, Ohio and the storm track. I sure felt your blessings with me yesterday!  Many thanks!  

 

Congrats to all those celebrating. life is good!  🎉
 

Smooth travels to all away, and happy cruising to those on ships. It’s hard to have a bad day on a cruise ship!  
Bon Voyage Katherine! Can’t make your bubble come up 🤦🏼‍♀️  I love the port of Baltimore, so easy!  Wish HAL ported there….  
 

Graham, @grapau27more blessings to Sarah and friends. Grief is a long road.  
m—
 

 

 

 

[puppycanducruise]

@JazzyVSo sorry to hear about your BFF's uncle.  Prayers for the family. 

[cat shepard]

@JazzyV

 

Vanessa, I was so sorry to hear of your BFF’s Uncle’s passing.  My prayers to you both and the rest of his friends and family. 

[kazu]

Thanks for our Thursday Daily, Sandi

 

Nice collection of days!  My dogs thought every day was dog biscuit appreciation day (and it was 😉).  It’s also Thankful Thursday day - a day worthy of celebrating as no matter what our trials and tribulations are, we all have much to be thankful for.

 

 

LOL on the quote - leave it to Emma. 🙂.  The chardonnay sounds good - hope it is not too oaky 🤞

 

 

Loved Hobart, Tasmania when we visited.  On DH’s bucket list was was to see the Tasmanian devils.  He was thrilled.

 

@marshhawkso very sorry to hear about the painful and heartbreaking decision you have had to make for Nema 😢 Our fur babies rely on us to do what is right for them.  Bless you for putting Nemo’s priorities and needs first ♥️ 

 

@JazzyVthanks for doing such a great job on our lists.  You are impeccable!  I am so sorry to hear that your BFF has lost their uncle.  My condolences and prayers for your BFF, their family, you and your BFF’s uncle.

 

This stupid storm is not letting up and moving across both countries.  Hoping everyone can stay safe in it’s fury and no one ends up like this with the drifts:

 

 

My only excitement is more physio exercises.  My arm feels like a dead weight with them and aches but apparently this is all normal.  I have to gain 25 more degrees in extension (can do the 90 in bending) and it’s going to be a struggle.  My physio is somewhat skeptical at getting to 0 with the hardware in my elbow but we played until I could find a way to do the exercises on my own with no one to assist.  Now to buckle down and force myself to do them 🤞 😩 

 

 

Prayers for everyone on the Care list, the people of Ukraine & New Zealand and the earthquake victims and for all of those that need them.

 

 

Have a great Thursday everyone !!!

[rafinmd]

@RMLincoln thinking of your family and praying that all manage to get to Ft. Lauderdale on time.

 

Roy

[Mtn2Sea]

We were in Hobart about ten days ago while on the Zuiderdam.  Our excursion involved taking a ride through the countryside to the Bonorong Wildlife Park.  We then had a short visit in the small town of Richmond.  At the park we saw numerous animals, including lots of kangaroos and a Tasmanian Devil.

 

 

 

 

 

 

At Richmond, we were told this is the oldest stone bridge in Australia that is still in use,

 

 

We were also told this is the oldest Catholic Church building in Australia.

 

 

Hobart was having a wooden boat festival the weekend we were there.

 

 

 

[Quartzsite Cruiser]

@JazzyV  Vanessa, our condolences to you, your BFF and his family on the death of his uncle.  I hope the good memories of him and his long life can bring everyone comfort.

 

Lenda

 

[aliaschief]

Good morning! No problem sleeping here and until my coffee kicks in maybe should have slept longer. It’s overcast but a warm 71 and we have a fifty per cent chance of rain around eleven this morning.

We will have an early dinner tonight as our small church group meets at 6:30. It will be nice seeing them and sharing our thoughts on this week’s study.

I didn’t realize until yesterday that our Eurodam cruise starts on Easter Sunday. We have been to Hobart on the Oosterdam and thanks for the photos.

Thanks for the postings and featured post. Enjoy the day and stay safe if in stormy weather.

Bruce

 

Edited February 23, 2023 by aliaschief