The Fleet Report and Daily for Saturday March 11th, 2023

[cunnorl]

1 hour ago, rafinmd said:

@Lady Hudson I second that thought about going with the flow.  I think it was my first Grandeur cruise we had a lifeboat failure in Charleston and were severely delayed in reaching Port Canaveral.  I had my heart set on Kennedy Space Center but it was impossible,  We did dock in the terminal 1 area (I think then at one of the quonset huts) and decided to walk over to the little tower there,  It was not really a destination but interesting enough that I was glad to have seen something I wouldn't normally see,

 

Roy

No quonset huts anymore!  Port Canaveral  along with the Space Center is growing all the time.  PC has overtaken Miami as the busiest cruiseport. It is crazy up there. 

[Overhead Fred]

25 minutes ago, RedneckBob said:

Oh no, made a big mistake, I think. The post should have read what did Mr. Potato Chip ask Miss Corn Chip? Answer: Are you Frito-Lay. 😀

 

But I guess in today’s time it doesn’t matter if it is her or she or him or he or him is a she or she is a him or he is a he or them are them. Have I covered it all.

I guess everyone has heard of the candy bar to celebrate women’s month.

The Her She bar from Hersey’s.

 

I am going to petition Cruise Critic to add a Groan Button🙄!

 

Edited March 11, 2023 by Overhead Fred

[XBGuy]

1 hour ago, marshhawk said:

I just read this article

https://www.yahoo.com/news/quake-swarms-neighboring-alaska-volcanoes-003326818.html

 

Now I know why none of you are cruising with me in Alaska in May.  That and the temperatures are an average of 36-49 degrees. BFF will wear shorts I'm sure.  And I will have 15 layers on.

 

 

That Tanaga volcano that has been rumbling, lately, is on Adak Island at the extreme southwest end of the Aleutian chain.  If it does become active, I would be very surprised if it had any effect on typical Alaska cruising.

 

We have taken a couple April/May Alaska cruises and have enjoyed them tremendously.  The only minus is that we have arrived in AK before many of the migrating whales.  On the other hand, we have never been on an Alaska cruise where we did not see whales from the ship.  You are wise to plan your clothing appropriately.  I am one of those who spend hours making laps on the promenade deck, but I dress for cold winds and, possibly. rain or fog.  I snicker at the shorts-wearing guys who completely lose their macho cred when they can't last less than 60 seconds.

Edited March 11, 2023 by XBGuy

[Aardvaark]

7 hours ago, StLouisCruisers said:

Today's quote is great and actually sounds like a toast.🥂  As for the menu suggestion, I love regular lasagna but I understand vegetarian lasagna is necessary for those who don't eat meat.  The drink I have never heard of and I have no idea what the wine is.  Help, Dixie@summer slope and Ann @cat shepard!!  The port today is a brand new one and probably not one many of us have traveled to.  Saint-Denis, Reunion Island.  Therefore I don't have a link today and am crossing my fingers we get some photos from someone!  I'm sure they will be very interesting.

 

Reunion is a delightful island and administrative district of France, 500 miles east of Madagascar.      " Forged in the fire of two impressive volcanoes, Réunion is located 500 miles off the coast of Madagascar. The quintessential island paradise, Réunion satisfies the curiosities of even the most well-traveled explorers with its towering peaks, lush rolling hills, and thrilling new adventures and possibilities at every turn. ".  

 

 

[lobsternight]

I swear if Mrs Lobsternight ever orders Britbox it will be grounds for divorce.  She already has access to all the mentioned show and I dislike them all.  Well except for Death in Paradise, I only watch to see the Comissoner, I can relate to him.

 

Have way too many tools.  Glad my youngest DS is showing a huge interest.  Now I know they won't be sold off for pennies on the dollar once I'm gone.

[Vict0riann]

Good morning, Dailyites.  Good wishes to all, and I second @JazzyV's remarks, so well put!  Early this morning, I heard a lot of pattering on the roof, I thought it was a heavy rain, but when I went out to get the papers, I could see all the bits of hail on the ground.  What a place!  At least the reservoir is up to 97.6% - just a little more needed to fill it up.  But we are way behind.  

 

We haven't been to Reunion, we love apples, ("an apple a day....")  and if we have a vegetarian lasagna, I usually get Pat to grill a steak to go with it.  Usually I make lasagna with ground turkey, as then DD will eat it, too.  I Have a turkey breast in the freezer, which I think I will roast today, though.  

 

In the paper today we saw three obituaries of people we knew, what a place, again, no wonder they say it's a town of "newly weds and nearly deads"...  

[superoma]

1 hour ago, summer slope said:

How do I do that?

Clear your cache on iPad

In the Safari app , you can erase your browsing history and data to clear the cache on your iPad. This removes the history of websites you visited and recent searches from your device. This process also removes the cookies and permissions you granted to websites to use your location or send you notifications.

Note: Clearing your browsing history in Safari doesn’t clear any browsing histories kept independently by websites you visited, or your browsing history in other apps.

1. In Safari, tap .

2. Tap History, then tap Clear.

3. Choose how much of your browsing history to clear.
    

4.  

[superoma]

1 hour ago, summer slope said:

How do I do that?

Clear your cache on iPad

In the Safari app , you can erase your browsing history and data to clear the cache on your iPad. This removes the history of websites you visited and recent searches from your device. This process also removes the cookies and permissions you granted to websites to use your location or send you notifications.

Note: Clearing your browsing history in Safari doesn’t clear any browsing histories kept independently by websites you visited, or your browsing history in other apps.

1. In Safari, tap .

2. Tap History, then tap Clear.

3. Choose how much of your browsing history to clear.
    

4.  

[superoma]

1 hour ago, summer slope said:

How do I do that?

Clear your cache on iPad

In the Safari app , you can erase your browsing history and data to clear the cache on your iPad. This removes the history of websites you visited and recent searches from your device. This process also removes the cookies and permissions you granted to websites to use your location or send you notifications.

Note: Clearing your browsing history in Safari doesn’t clear any browsing histories kept independently by websites you visited, or your browsing history in other apps.

1. In Safari, tap .

2. Tap History, then tap Clear.

3. Choose how much of your browsing history to clear.
    

4.  

[richwmn]

 

Tonight the Pinnacle Grill became Tamarind for the evening (and I believe tomorrow). I had dinner there with a friend so here is the food porn.

 

Dinner was the Wasabe Beef

 

Dessert was a Cheese Cake

 

[WannaSea]

1 hour ago, summer slope said:

Question. Cc won’t let me sign in on my iPad. The bar says boards.Cruisecritic.com/admin/install

 

help

Same thing happened to me this morning. I googled Cruise Critic and chose the most generic link. When it came up (just cruisecritic.com I think) a login button showed in the upper right corner so I did so. When I chose the HAL link I was asked to log in again so I did. Happy to be back, hope this might work for you.

Sue

[superoma]

Sorry, everybody. Cc posted my reply to summer slope 3 times. 

[aliaschief]

1 hour ago, summer slope said:

How do I do that?

Upper left corner of your screen click on the little book mark. You’ll see history click on and it will ask last hour day or all time. Click on all. You won’t loose anything but you most likely have to sign back in to CC.

[summer slope]

Thank you @aliaschief, I love this group. 

[rafinmd]

I'm pretty sure the problem was on the Cruise Critic end, not the user end.  I got the same thing and it;s back to normal.

 

Roy

[bennybear]

Good morning and thanks all! Add me to those who highly recommend BritBox, looking forward to Vera tonight! 
 

 

7 hours ago, RMLincoln said:

Good morning Dailyites! 
Checking back in after our family cruise. Rotterdam returned us Wednesday… DH and I drove home to Maryland, arrived safely yesterday. It’s a tough slog up

I-95 with lots of traffic and periodic congestion. Thinking I don’t want to do it again. Glad to be home safe, but not too sound…  I am sick!  It began second day on the road home. Maybe a cold maybe COVID. I am so disappointed - we wore KN -95 masks 100% out of our room. Only ate in MDR with the family. No shore excursions, avoided crowds, etc. Not sure how this will impact DH’s eye surgery schedule - he has pre-op physical Monday, surgery the 28th. That’s the great concern now. He needs the eye drain implants for glaucoma so he can get off (some?) of the eye drop meds that he has become allergic to or sensitized to. He has three meds, only two come in preservatives-free versions. He has constant itching of the eyes and face. Still hoping we can get the surgeries started this month, one eye at a time. Appreciate your prayers!
 

The cruise was excellent. 8 of us - daughter from Idaho, son and wife from North Carolina, 2 granddaughters and the married one’s husband from New York State. Some flight problems, cancellation, delays arriving but everyone made it. They did lots of excursions, tons of fun!  We had a table for 8 in main/late dining and the most exceptional servers we ever had!  Some did specialty dinning a couple of nights but it was all good. The ships is a great place for people to have their own space. I think they want to do it again!  
 

Rotterdam is a beautiful ship with stunning artwork. She certainly felt very new!  The MDR wasn’t horribly noisy like Koningsdam. The Lincoln Center Stage musicians were excellent. I don’t know when their contracts end and HAL shifts them to a main stage act but we thoroughly enjoyed them. We found a place to sit in the BBKings lounge away from people so we could feel safer. No idea where I picked up this bug, probably disembarking. Will let you know how we do, how it impacts us. 
 

Thanks for the excellent screenshots of SailAway!  I captured them this morning, will share them with family. How special this “family” is!  Blessings to you all, and Kia Ora to our NZ friends who have shared the last decade with us!  You all lift my spirit and I deeply appreciate our connections. 
 

Have tons to catch up on, here and everywhere!  Plus I lost a cousin while we were away. She was a great positive influence in my life and a wonderful role model for my sister and me growing up. She wound up living in Houston but DH and I got to visit with her many times- when we trailered around the country, when we used the Houston port, and during our stays there for MD Anderson for treatments. The longer we live the more people we lose. I’m so grateful for all the myriad connections we enjoy. 
Maureen 

I am so sorry for your loss, cousins are precious.  i am so sorry to hear you are ill, hoping it’s not Covid and that there is no impact to the upcoming surgery.   If it is perhaps explore Paxlovid?  

5 hours ago, ger_77 said:

Good morning, thanks for the Fleet Report and Daily!  Yay for Johnny Appleseed - apples are my favourite fruit.  DH has tons of tools, but none that we worship.  Early in our marriage, he gave me a pink kit full of essential tools for odd jobs around the house that I quickly named the Barbie Kit.  You have no idea how often I've referred to the Barbie Kit for my needs, and frequently when DH needs something, rather than going out to the garage, he brings it out as well.  I've never used a fanny pack; I prefer using a cross body bag.

 

It was a dark and stormy night last night - fortunately we didn't get much snow, just a lot of wind.  As I look out the window, I can see the wind is still with us and it's just whipping around the snow that fell last night.  A couple of hours south of us, however, is a different story - roads are closed, power is out in a number of communities, and the storm hasn't finished with them yet.  There are still blizzard warnings and extreme snowfall warnings out for that part of the province.

 

Today is a day forever etched in our memory; 12 years ago our son was teaching kindergarten in Japan when the 8.9 magnitude earthquake struck.  He was close enough to Fukushima that he was able to capture a photo of the mushroom cloud when one of the explosions occurred.  As he crouched on the parking lot with his tiny students, he saw the ground open up in front of him and close again. What normally took him a 2.5 hr train ride to get home, took 21.5 hours walking through debris and broken streets.  Along the way, people offered him food, water, and if they had power, the opportunity to recharge his phone and laptop.  I stayed home from work that day and had 8 different windows open on my computer, trying to get updates on the situation, and was so relieved when we finally heard from him that he, our DDIL, her family, and their friends were all safe.  I will keep a candle burning today in memory of the thousands who lost their lives, and for the hundreds of thousands who lost their homes, their livelihoods.

 

I'd like to try the wine today, but if I was making the lasagna, would probably add ground beef (we like our meat!).  I think I'll bring out some salmon to bake, and will serve it with baby potatoes and green beans at the kitchen table tonight.  And wine.

 

Prayers for everyone who is in need, especially those facing nature's wrath.  Extra for the people of Ukraine for continued strength.  Cheers to all with celebrations.

 

Smooth Sailing!  ☺️☺️☺️

Gerry

 

 

Oh Gerry, that must have been so frightening, I remember hearing the bullet trains weren’t running. And In Japan, that just doesn’t happen! 

5 hours ago, TiogaCruiser said:

Good morning all,

We enter our second day of rain- maybe the third. I’m loosing count. Today is expected to be the heaviest. Was supposed to go to a powwow today, but we postponed that to tomorrow.
 

We have joined the leak club. Late yesterday I was in the kitchen and felt a few drops of water. Then a good sprinkling. Looking up, the water was coming from a light fixture that was on. On investigating I found water trickling down the inside bathroom/attic wall on the second floor above. The water must have pooled and dumped, because it didn’t continue falling. I have the electric switch duct tapped off for now, and DH bought some Henrys at the Depot last night. He plans to go topside Sunday after the rain. We signed a contract a couple weeks ago to repaper that portion of the roof. We’re expecting to start in May. That’s how backed up they are.

 

@ger_77 I have a set of pink tools also. Years ago when I was taking woodworking, I found my toolbox empty ( except for a tool belt that fits a small waist.) 🥴 And all the other tools in the garage were missing. So I bought another set and a can of spray paint in the most horrible shade of pink, and the tools have not disappeared since.

 

@RMLincoln Hope you feel better soon. So sorry you are sick.

 

Most of the crepe paper flowers are done, so today I start working on implementing the centerpiece design for my friends upcoming tea.

 

Have a great day everyone!

What beautiful flowers, what a great friend!  I am hoping I didn’t inadvertently start a leak club

 

 

[aliaschief]

Funny! Remember our visit from a bear last Monday that scattered our trash all over. Today I found another shredded bag in back yard. The bear must enjoy caffeine highs as it opened up our discarded Keurig pods an ate all the coffee grounds from many pods. 

[grapau27]

Sandi @StLouisCruisers.🙏

I hope you are okay Sandi because we have not heard from you since your second post this morning and you have not been reacting to every post like I do.

Graham 

[grapau27]

1 hour ago, Vict0riann said:

Good morning, Dailyites.  Good wishes to all, and I second @JazzyV's remarks, so well put!  Early this morning, I heard a lot of pattering on the roof, I thought it was a heavy rain, but when I went out to get the papers, I could see all the bits of hail on the ground.  What a place!  At least the reservoir is up to 97.6% - just a little more needed to fill it up.  But we are way behind.  

 

We haven't been to Reunion, we love apples, ("an apple a day....")  and if we have a vegetarian lasagna, I usually get Pat to grill a steak to go with it.  Usually I make lasagna with ground turkey, as then DD will eat it, too.  I Have a turkey breast in the freezer, which I think I will roast today, though.  

 

In the paper today we saw three obituaries of people we knew, what a place, again, no wonder they say it's a town of "newly weds and nearly deads"...  

Sorry to hear your news Pat.

Condolences to all the friends and family of the deceased.

Graham.

[grapau27]

25 minutes ago, grapau27 said:

Sorry to hear your news Pat.

Condolences to all the friends and family of the deceased.

Graham.

Sorry to hear your news Ann and Pat.

Condolences to all the friends and family of the recently deceased.

Graham.

[Cruising-along]

Good afternoon all!

I wasn't able to get onto Cruise Critic all morning, not on my computer anyway -- on my phone I could, but decided to wait it out (too much trouble on the phone).  So it had to be Comcast (as usual), not Cruise Critic at least for me.

 

In honor of Johnny Appleseed I'm having a sliced up apple w/peanut butter for lunch. 😄 Never cared for fanny packs, I call them a pickpocket's delight.  I like my belongings where I can see them.  Will also pass on the meal, drink and wine.  Tonight's dinner will be chicken salad and garlic bread. 

 

Slept pretty well last night, at least I was able to get right back to sleep every time I woke up (and that was a lot).  The only plans for today are to go to Costco.  A new one opened up only a couple miles from us, and I haven't been there yet.  DH says they have reading glasses (3 pair) for well under $20.  My pair broke yesterday, and this way I can have a pair upstairs, a pair downstairs, and a pair in my purse LOL.  With one pair they always seemed to be where I was not. 😉  

 

Welcome home Maureen @RMLincolnbut I'm sorry you aren't well and hope it isn't Covid.  My deepest condolences on the death of your dear cousin.

 

Debbie @dfishPlease tell Sue Happy Birthday from us. 🙂  What, you didn't bake her cake yourself??

 

Bruce @aliaschiefthe "Uncle Mike" meme made me take a double-take.  He looks just like my nephew Mike who is visiting his niece and nephew now. 😅  They do love him, he's great with the kids, but somehow I can also see him doing something like this. 🤣

 

@TiogaCruiservery sorry to hear about the leak!

 

@AardvaarkWelcome to the Daily!

 

@RedneckBobOMG you're rocking it today.  I have tears running down my face I'm laughing so hard!

 

 

[Cruzin Terri]

3 hours ago, grapau27 said:

For Jim's brother Terri.

Thank you Graham.  That was very sweet of you.  Jim will be so pleased that Eugene was remembered.

Terri

[Cruzin Terri]

4 hours ago, JazzyV said:

@Cruzin Terri Sorry you're still having some pain. Can you take an anti-inflammatory like ibuprofen? I'm glad you're pleased with the tiling in the BR and hope all the other stuff comes in this week. Prayers and hugs for you and DH as you celebrate Eugene's heavenly birthday. 

Thank you Vanessa for the kind thoughts about Eugene.  I do not take Ibuprofen.  Actually the meds I was prescribed are a stronger version of that and they did not work.

Terri

[RedneckBob]

8 minutes ago, Cruising-along said:

Good afternoon all!

I wasn't able to get onto Cruise Critic all morning, not on my computer anyway -- on my phone I could, but decided to wait it out (too much trouble on the phone).  So it had to be Comcast (as usual), not Cruise Critic at least for me.

 

In honor of Johnny Appleseed I'm having a sliced up apple w/peanut butter for lunch. 😄 Never cared for fanny packs, I call them a pickpocket's delight.  I like my belongings where I can see them.  Will also pass on the meal, drink and wine.  Tonight's dinner will be chicken salad and garlic bread. 

 

Slept pretty well last night, at least I was able to get right back to sleep every time I woke up (and that was a lot).  The only plans for today are to go to Costco.  A new one opened up only a couple miles from us, and I haven't been there yet.  DH says they have reading glasses (3 pair) for well under $20.  My pair broke yesterday, and this way I can have a pair upstairs, a pair downstairs, and a pair in my purse LOL.  With one pair they always seemed to be where I was not. 😉  

 

Welcome home Maureen @RMLincolnbut I'm sorry you aren't well and hope it isn't Covid.  My deepest condolences on the death of your dear cousin.

 

Debbie @dfishPlease tell Sue Happy Birthday from us. 🙂  What, you didn't bake her cake yourself??

 

Bruce @aliaschiefthe "Uncle Mike" meme made me take a double-take.  He looks just like my nephew Mike who is visiting his niece and nephew now. 😅  They do love him, he's great with the kids, but somehow I can also see him doing something like this. 🤣

 

@TiogaCruiservery sorry to hear about the leak!

 

@AardvaarkWelcome to the Daily!

 

@RedneckBobOMG you're rocking it today.  I have tears running down my face I'm laughing so hard!

 

 

Hope I not causing any discomfort. Unfortunately if I laugh too hard my problem is not crying but Pee ing; depends on joke, a little play on words. 🥲

[kochleffel]

As a professional religious worker, I have to oppose the worship of tools, but it is OK to be grateful for them. For travel I prefer a small cross-body bag to a fanny pack.

 

I haven't been to Reunion, but I have a story for the garden club. The Bourbon rose originated on Reunion in the 19th century, apparently as a natural hybrid between China or tea roses, which are reblooming but not winter-hardy, and damask roses, which are hardy but not reblooming. Reunion was formerly called the Ile de Bourbon. As Vita Sackville-West put it, "They married in secret." Bourbon roses are very vigorous and free-blooming; they can actually outgrow blackspot; many grow as climbers. They're not suitable for my garden, alas, because most are thornless or nearly so, and deer eat them.

 

The only lasagna I could make at home would have to be vegetarian, because I don't combine meat and dairy foods.

 

The hospital had my lab results ready by last night, and today I also received them by email from my doctor. Everything was in the reference range or very close to it (a few were one point above or below). They included some additional tests to check for liver or kidney impairment from covid; those tests were completely normal. My cholesterol was the lowest it has ever been, and hemoglobin A1C, which I don't think had ever been tested before, was precisely in the middle of the normal range.

 

This is boring for the doctor, but he doesn't object -- unlike the hospitalists when I had surgery for a broken arm, who were bound and determined to diagnose a serious heart problem and grew frustrated and angry when they couldn't find one.